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Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date -01 Rev A 8/2006 Initial Release. -02 Rev A 8/2007 Updated service information, updated drop specification, added DPM information including decode ranges/zones and parameter, added SSI Interface chapter, added new UPC/EAN supplemental options, changed RSS references to GS1 DataBar, added following parameters: Bookland ISBN format, 4State Postal, Inverse 1D, Data Matrix Inverse, Micro QR, QR Inverse, Aztec, Aztec Inverse.
Connecting the MiniScan ... 2-3 Location and Positioning ... 2-4 Embedded Applications Requiring a Window ... 2-4 Window Material ... 2-4 Window Coatings ... 2-5 Embedded Window Angle and Position ... 2-6 Accessories ... 2-8 Software Developer CD (Symbol MS4404 Only) ... 2-9...
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Supported Symbologies ... 3-4 Operating Modes ... 3-4 Chapter 4: Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications Electrical Interface ... 4-1 Symbol MS4404 Electrical Interface ... 4-1 Symbol MS4407 Electrical Interface ... 4-3 Mechanical Drawings ... 4-4 Symbol MS4404 Technical Specifications ... 4-6 Symbol MS4407 Imager Technical Specifications ... 4-8 Skew, Pitch and Roll ...
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Power Mode ... 6-8 Time Delay to Low Power Mode ... 6-8 Decode Session Timeout ... 6-9 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol ... 6-10 Beep After Good Decode ... 6-10 Presentation Mode Session Timeout ... 6-11 Chapter 7: Imager Preferences Overview ...
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Event Reporting ... 8-20 Decode Event ... 8-20 Boot Up Event ... 8-21 Parameter Event ... 8-21 Chapter 9: Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface Overview ... 9-1 Serial Parameter Defaults ... 9-2 Serial Host Parameters ... 9-3 Serial Host Types ... 9-5 Baud Rate ...
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ASCII Character Set for Serial Hosts ... 9-18 Chapter 10: Symbol MS4407 - USB Interface Overview ... 10-1 USB Parameter Defaults ... 10-2 USB Host Parameters ... 10-3 USB Device Type ... 10-3 Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ... 10-4 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) ...
About This Guide Overview The Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide provides general instructions for mounting and setting up the Symbol MS4404 and MS4407 MiniScan imagers. NOTE Unless otherwise noted, all instructions, drawings, bar codes, theory of operation, and features documented in this guide apply to both the Symbol MS4404 and MS4407.
Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • The terms “MS440X,” “imager,” and “MiniScan” refer to both the Symbol MS4404 and MS4407. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents •...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Overview Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified here can result in CAUTION hazardous laser light exposure. The Symbol MS440X fixed-mount imager is specifically designed for stand-alone applications, and OEM applications such as kiosks. The imager is extremely compact, provides easy and flexible integration of bar code imaging into a host device, and offers high-performance imaging on 1-D and 2-D bar codes.
1 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Symbol MS440X Features • Stand-alone or OEM applications • Quick and easy integration for OEM devices • Excellent imaging performance on all 1-D and 2-D bar codes • RS-232 (Serial) or USB Interface •...
The MiniScan block diagrams illustrate the functional relationship of the MiniScan components. A detailed description of each component in the block diagrams is also provided. Block Diagrams Interface Board Voltage Regulator External Beeper Interface Circuit External Trigger Symbol MS4404 Block Diagram Figure 1-2 Beeper PL4407 flex Decoder Red/ Green...
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The Symbol MS4404 interface board converts TTL level SSI signals to proper RS-232 levels for connection to any RS-232 compliant host, and the Symbol MS4407 interface board allows connection to logic level serial and USB hosts.
• Low Power. In Continuous Power mode, the Symbol MS4404 system is always running even when not in a decode session. In Low Power mode (the default power mode), the Symbol MS4404 draw less current than when in Continuous Power mode, and is more suitable for battery-powered applications. In this mode the Symbol MS4404 enter Low Power mode whenever possible.
Table 1-1 describes how to put the Symbol MS4404 into Low Power mode; Completely removing power from the Symbol MS4404 is not recommended; this should not be necessary as in Low Power mode the Symbol MS4404 consume very little power (see...
Overview This chapter provides information on unpacking, mounting, and installing the MiniScan imager. Unpacking Remove the MiniScan from its packing and inspect for damage. If the imager is damaged, call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support on page KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment needs to be...
2 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Mounting There are two mounting holes (threaded inserts) on the bottom of the Symbol MS440X chassis. The following figures provide mounting dimensions for the MiniScan housings. For a mounting template, see Chapter 13, Mounting Template.
Connecting the MiniScan To connect the MiniScan to the host, connect the imager cables in the order shown in To Host Trigger or Photo Sensor (Optional) Typical Connection Diagram Figure 2-2 Male jack shown for reference Note: Due to many variations of jack and socket styles, identify terminals as shown before soldering leads.
Use the following guidelines for applications that require a window in front of the MiniScan. NOTE Motorola does not recommend placing an exit window in front of the MiniScan; however, the following information is provided for applications that require such a window.
Chemically Tempered Float Glass Glass is a hard material which provides excellent scratch and abrasion resistance. However, unannealed glass is brittle. Increasing flexibility strength with minimal optical distortion requires chemical tempering. Glass cannot be ultrasonically welded and is difficult to cut into odd shapes. Suggested Window Properties Table 2-1 Property...
2 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Polysiloxane Coating Polysiloxane type coatings are applied to plastic surfaces to improve the surface resistance to both scratch and abrasion. They are usually applied by dipping, then air-drying in an oven with filtered hot air.
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Secondary Window Angles Table 2-3 MiniScan Exit MiniScan Model Window Angle from Vertical MS4404/MS4407 Notes: Unless otherwise specified: • Dimensions are in inches, dimensions in [ ] are mm. User mounting tolerances are not included. • Symbol MS440X Optical Path and Exit Window...
2 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Accessories The following accessories are available for the MiniScan imager, and can be found in Symbol’s Solution Builder (ordering guide). MiniScan Imager Accessories Table 2-4 Accessory Power Supplies* 110V power supply, US 220V power supply, Europe...
*For power connection, this device must be connected to a limited power source. Note: DO NOT use cables with an integrated beeper when operating at 12 VDC. Software Developer CD (Symbol MS4404 Only) The Software Developer CD provides the software tools required to integrate and communicate with the MiniScan imagers, including: ®...
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Chapter 3 Imaging Overview This chapter provides information on aiming, illumination, focus control, data capture, beeper and decode LED signals, supported symbologies and operating modes. Aiming System A 650 nm laser and a DOE generate a laser-aiming pattern which represents the imager's field of view throughout its entire depth of field.
3 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Illumination System An illumination subsystem, consisting of four red 635 nm LEDs, is provided to meet the image capture and decoding requirements throughout the full range of ambient lighting (total darkness to full sunlight).
Trigger is pulled System bootup Transmission error Snapshot started Snapshot completed Entry error Parameter entered Defaults set Scanner expects a number No Decode message Video mode is on Video mode is off Scanner wakeup Incorrect Beeper Indication Middle Tone No sound...
3 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Supported Symbologies Table 3-2 lists the bar code types supported by the imaging system. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. Supported Symbologies Table 3-2 Bookland EAN Codabar Code 11 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII...
Chapter 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications Electrical Interface Symbol MS4404 Electrical Interface Symbol MS4404 MiniScan Connector Figure 4-1...
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4 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide lists the pin functions of the Symbol MS4404 interface. Table 4-1 Symbol MS4404 True RS-232 Electrical Interface Table 4-1 Pin No. Pin Name Trigger Ground Power Beeper/Download NC = No Connect (Do not connect this pin)
Connect to Pin 8 Ground +5V Power USB - Connect to Pin 4 Beeper/Download NC = No Connect (Do not connect this pin) Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications Serial Interface Pin No. Pin Name Trigger TXD Output TTL Only RXD Input TTL Only...
4 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Mechanical Drawings Notes: Unless otherwise specified: • Dimensions are in inches, dimensions in [ ] are mm. • User mounting tolerances are not included. Symbol MS440X Mechanical Drawings - Part 1 Figure 4-3...
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Notes: Unless otherwise specified: • Dimensions are in inches, dimensions in [ ] are mm. • User mounting tolerances are not included. Symbol MS440X Mechanical Drawings - Part 2 Figure 4-4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications 4 - 5...
4 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Symbol MS4404 Technical Specifications Symbol MS4404 Technical Specifications at 23° C Table 4-3 Item Power Requirements Input Voltage Input Current Aiming Element Visible Laser Diode (VLD) VLD Power Pattern Angle Aiming Error Field of View...
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Symbol MS4404 Technical Specifications at 23° C (Continued) Table 4-3 Item Ambient Light Immunity Sunlight Humidity Operating Storage Shock Drop Temperature Operating Storage Electrical Safety (pending) Laser Classification (aiming element) Radiated Emissions (pending) Height Width Depth Weight Interface Note: Environmental and/or tolerance parameters are not cumulative. A thermal analysis is recommended if the application is subject to an extreme temperature environment.
4 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Symbol MS4407 Imager Technical Specifications Symbol MS4407 Technical Specifications at 23° C Table 4-4 Item Power Requirements Input Voltage Input Current Aiming Element Visible Laser Diode (VLD) VLD Power Pattern Angle Aiming Error...
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Height Width Depth Weight Interface Note: Environmental and/or tolerance parameters are not cumulative. A thermal analysis is recommended if the application is subject to an extreme temperature environment. Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications Description 1-D Symbologies 2-D Symbologies UPC/EAN PDF417 Code 128 MicroPDF417 UCC.EAN128...
4 - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Skew, Pitch and Roll Measured on a 20 mil Code 39 symbol at a distance of 10 inches. Tolerance is reduced at extreme ends of the working range. Skew + 50° from normal...
13 mil (100% UPC) 15 mil PDF417 10.2 Depth of Field * Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. Standard Near Focus Decode Zone Figure 4-6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications 4 - 11 1.75 1.75 4.4 3.5 8.9 20 mil 15.2 20.3 25.4...
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4 - 12 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Standard Near Focus Decode Distances Table 4-5 Bar Code Symbol Density/ Content/ Bar Code Type Contrast 5.0 mil ABCDEFGH Code 39 80% MRD 6.67 mil 4 Col, 20 Rows PDF417 80% MRD 7.5 mil...
15 mil PDF417 12.0 20 mil 12.7 25.4 Depth of Field * Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. Standard Far Focus Decode Zone Figure 4-7 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications 4 - 13 Figure 20.3 10.2 10.2 20.3 18.5 38.1 50.8 4-7.
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4 - 14 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Standard Far Focus Decode Distances Table 4-6 Bar Code Symbol Density/ Content/ Bar Code Type Contrast 5.0 mil ABCDEFGH Code 39 80% MRD 6.67 mil 4 Col, 20 Rows PDF417 80% MRD 7.5 mil...
NOTE The decode zone performance for DPM shown above is based on controlled conditions and is to be used as a guide only. Decoding is affected by mark quality, type, surface, and grade as well as ambient lighting conditions. Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications 4 - 15 mal room light. 5 mil 7.5 mil...
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4 - 16 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide HD/DPM Near Focus Decode Distances Table 4-7 Bar Code Symbol Density/ Content/ Bar Code Type Contrast 4.0 mil 80% MRD PDF417 5.0 mil ABCDEFGH Code 39 80% MRD 6.67 mil 4 Col, 20 Rows...
NOTE The decode zone performance for DPM shown above is based on controlled conditions and is to be used as a guide only. Decoding is affected by mark quality, type, surface, and grade as well as ambient lighting conditions. Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Specifications 4 - 17 mal room light. 10.2 10.2...
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4 - 18 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide HD/DPM Far Focus Decode Distances Table 4-8 Bar Code Symbol Density/ Content/ Bar Code Type Contrast 4.0 mil 80% MRD PDF417 5.0 mil ABCDEFGH Code 39 80% MRD 6.67 mil 4 Col, 20 Rows...
Chapter 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Overview The chapter provides information on maintenance and troubleshooting. Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. Clean the exit window with a damp cloth and, if necessary, a non-ammonia based detergent.
5 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Troubleshooting Problem No red LED or nothing No power to the imager. happens during a capture attempt. Imager cannot read the Interface/power cables are bar code. loose. Imager is not programmed for the correct bar code type.
Select a host type according to the pinout information in default serial host for the Symbol MS4404 is SSI and the default USB host for the Symbol MS4407 is SNAPI with Imaging, as these host types provide more flexibility during integration when configuring the unit via host command.
6 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide NOTE Most computer monitors allow capturing the bar codes directly on the screen. When capturing from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
User Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any parameter value, capture the appropriate bar code(s) provided in User Preferences on page Appendix A, Standard Defaults NOTE See default parameters. User Preferences Default Table Table 6-1 Parameter User Preferences...
6 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Parameter Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable decoding of parameter bar codes, capture the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. Note that you can still decode the Set Defaults parameter bar code. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, capture either Enable Parameter Scanning or Set All Defaults.
Beeper Volume Parameter # 8Ch To select a beeper volume, capture the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (02h) High Volume (00h) User Preferences Medium Volume (01h) 6 - 5...
6 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah • Level - A trigger event activates decode processing, which continues until the trigger event ends, a valid decode, or the decode session time-out is reached. • Presentation Mode - When the Symbol MS440X detects an object in its field of view it triggers and attempt to decode.
Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h Picklist mode enables the imager to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the imager: • Disabled Always (default) - Picklist mode is always disabled. •...
6 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Power Mode Parameter # 80h This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. In low power mode, the imager enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. In continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.
Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued) 1 Minute (21h) 15 Minutes (2Bh) Decode Session Timeout Parameter # 88h This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a decode attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default timeout is 9.9 seconds. To set a Decode Session Timeout, capture the bar code below.
6 - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Parameter # 89h This option is used in presentation mode to prevent multiple reads of a symbol left in the Symbol MS440X field of view. The timeout begins when the symbol is removed from the field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
Presentation Mode Session Timeout Parameter # F0h, 90h To set the duration of the attempt to decode a bar code detected in presentation mode, capture the bar code below. Next, capture three numeric bar codes from that represents tenths of a second. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set 0.5 seconds, capture the bar code below, then capture the 0, 0, 5 bar codes.
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Chapter 7 Imager Preferences Overview This chapter describes imager preference features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. The imager ships with the settings shown in the A, Standard Defaults for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
7 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Imaging Sequence Examples In most cases capturing one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable the decode aiming pattern, capture the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under For systems that use a beeper and LED, a fast warble beep sounds and the LED lights, signifying a successful parameter entry.
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Imager Preferences Default Table (Continued) Table 7-1 Parameter Snapshot Aiming Pattern Image Cropping Crop to Pixel Addresses Image Resolution JPEG Image Options JPEG Quality Value JPEG Size Value Image File Format Selection Bits per Pixel (BPP) Signature Capture Signature Capture Image File Format Selection Signature Capture Bits per Pixel (BPP) Signature Capture Width...
7 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Imager Preferences The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode, video, and snapshot. Operational Modes The imager has three modes of operation: •...
Video Mode In this mode the imager behaves as a video camera as long as the trigger is active. When the trigger is released, the imager returns to Decode Mode. Capture this bar code to temporarily enter Video Capture Mode. Snapshot Mode Focus Mode Parameter # F0h, A6h...
7 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Decoding Autoexposure Parameter # F0h,29h Select Enable Decoding Autoexposure to allow the imager to control gain settings and exposure (integration) time to best capture an image for the selected operation mode. Select Disable Decoding Autoexposure to manually adjust the gain and exposure time (see Time on the following pages).
Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F0h, 32h This parameter only applies when in Decode Mode. Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, or Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off. Enable Decode Aiming Pattern (02h) Imager Preferences...
To ensure the DS3407-DP digital scanner is programmed for DPM reading: The DS3407-DP digital scanner can not read certain bar codes in near field. To ensure the digital scanner can read all bar codes, scan Far Focus on If DPM scanning was disabled in the DS3407-DP digital scanner, scan Enable DPM Scanning (below).
Image Capture Autoexposure Parameter # F0h, 68h Select Enable Autoexposure to allow the imager to control gain settings and exposure (integration) time to best capture an image for the selected operation mode. Select Disable Autoexposure to manually adjust the gain and exposure time (see following pages).
7 - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Gain Parameter # F4h, F0h, A7h This parameter only applies when Decoding or Image Capture Autoexposure is disabled. Gain is a means of amplifying the raw image data before it is converted into 256 grayscale values. Increasing the gain increases brightness and contrast, but also increases noise (undesired electrical fluctuations in the image) which makes the image less attractive and/or harder to decode.
Exposure Time Parameter # F4h, F0h, 38h This parameter is only available when Image Capture Autoexposure is disabled. Exposure Time controls the amount of time the CCD is allowed to collect light, much like the shutter speed for a camera. Generally, the brighter the environment, the lower the exposure time.
7 - 12 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide LED Illumination Parameter # F0h, ADh Select whether to use internal LED illumination (provided by the Symbol MS440X), external illumination (provided outside the Symbol MS440X), or both. This parameter only applies for decoding if Image Capture Illumination on page 7-9 disabled, all illumination is off for that mode, regardless of this LED Illumination setting.
Image Resolution Parameter # F0h, 2Eh This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution. Select one of the following values: Resolution Value Table 7-2 Resolution Uncropped Image...
7 - 16 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide JPEG Image Options Parameter # F0h, 2Bh JPEG images can be optimized for either size or for quality. Capture the Quality Selector bar code to enter a quality value; the imager then selects the corresponding image size. Capture the Size Selector bar code to enter a size value;...
Image File Format Selector Parameter # F0h, 30h Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The imager stores captured images in the selected format. BMP File Format (03h) TIFF File Format (04h) Bits per Pixel Parameter # F0h, 2Fh Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image.
7 - 18 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Bits per Pixel (continued) 8 BPP (02h) Signature Capture Parameter # 5Dh A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineate a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures.
To enable or disable Signature Capture, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Signature Capture (01h) Signature Capture File Format Selector Parameter # F0h, 39h Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The imager stores captured signatures in the selected format.
7 - 20 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Signature Capture Bits per Pixel Parameter # F0h, 3Ah Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1BPP for a black and white image, 4BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
Signature Capture Height Parameter # F4h, F0h, 6Fh To set the height of the signature capture box, capture the Signature Capture Height bar code, followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes Signature Capture Height (Default: 100) (001 - 480 Decimal) Signature Capture JPEG Quality Parameter # F0h, A5h...
7 - 22 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Target Video Frame Size Parameter # F0h, 48h Select the number of 100-byte blocks to be transmitted per second. Selecting a smaller value allows more frames to be transmitted per second but reduces video quality; selecting a larger value increases video quality but slows transmission.
This chapter describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which provides a communications link between Motorola decoders (e.g., scan engines, slot scanners, hand-held scanners, two-dimensional scanners, hands-free scanners, and RF base stations) and a serial host. It provides the means for the host to control the decoder or scanner.
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8 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Table 8-1 lists all the SSI Opcodes supported by the decoder. It identifies the SSI partner allowed to send a message of each type. The host transmits Opcodes designated type H. The decoder transmits type D Opcodes, and either partner can transmit Host/Decoder (H/D) types.
SSI Transactions General Data Transactions ACK/NAK Handshaking ACK/NAK handshaking may be enabled or disabled. If this parameter is set, all packeted messages must have a CMD_ACK or CMD_NAK response, unless the command description states otherwise. This parameter is enabled by default. This handshaking should remain enabled to provide feedback to the host. Raw decode data and WAKEUP do not use ACK/NAK handshaking since they are not packeted data.
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8 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide ACK/NAK Enabled and Packeted Data The decoder sends a DECODE_DATA message after a successful decode. The decoder waits for a programmable time-out for a CMD_ACK response. If it does not receive the response, the decoder tries to send two more times before issuing a host transmission error.
ACK/NAK Disabled and Unpacketed ASCII Data Data captured by the decoder is sent to the host. Decoder Data is captured ASCII data sent by decoder Communication Summary RTS/CTS Lines All communication must use RTS/CTS handshaking as described in the Simple Serial Interface Programmer’s Guide, p/n 72-40451-xx.
8 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Retries When sending data, the host should resend twice after the initial send if the decoder does not respond with an ACK or NAK (if ACK/NAK handshaking is enabled), or response data (e.g., PARAM_SEND, REPLY_REVISION). If the decoder replies with a NAK RESEND, the host resends the data.
Selecting Time Delay to Low Power Mode using SSI Time Delay to Low Power Mode on page 6-8 specific delay value, use an SSI command according to Values for Selecting Time Delay to Low Power Table 8-2 Value Timeout 0x00 15 Mins 0x10 0x01...
8 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters This section describes how to set up the decoder with a SSI host. When SSI is used, the decoder is programmed via bar code menu or SSI hosts commands.
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SSI Default Table (Continued) Table 8-3 Parameter Host Serial Response Time-out Host Character Time-out Multipacket Option Event Reporting Decode Event Boot Up Event Parameter Event NOTE SSI interprets Prefix, Suffix1, and Suffix2 values listed in interfaces. SSI does not recognize key categories, only the 3-digit decimal value. The default value of 7013 is interpreted as CR only.
8 - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide SSI Host Parameters Select SSI Host To select SSI as the host interface, scan the following bar code. SSI Host...
Baud Rate Parameter # 9Ch Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the decoder's baud rate to match the data rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host. Scan the appropriate baud rate bar code that matches the baud rate setting of the host device. Baud Rate 600 (02h) Baud Rate 2400...
Parity Parameter # 9Eh A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity and the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits is contained in the coded character.
8 - 14 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Check Parity Parameter # 97h Select whether or not to check the parity of received characters. Use the Parity parameter to select the type of parity. *Do Not Check Parity (00h) Software Handshaking Parameter # 9Fh This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to that offered by hardware handshaking.
Host RTS Line State Parameter # 9Ah This parameter sets the expected idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. The SSI Interface is used with host applications which also implement the SSI protocol. However, the decoder can be used in a "scan-and-transmit" mode to communicate with any standard serial communication software on a host PC (see Decode Data Packet Format on page asserting hardware handshaking lines which interfere with the SSI protocol.
8 - 16 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Stop Bit Select Parameter # 9Dh The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving (host) device for the next character in the serial data stream. Set the number of stop bits (one or two) to match host device requirements.
Host Serial Response Time-out Parameter # 9Bh This parameter specifies how long the decoder waits for an ACK or NAK before resending. Also, if the decoder wants to send, and the host has already been granted permission to send, the decoder waits for the designated time-out before declaring an error.
8 - 18 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Host Character Time-out Parameter # EFh This parameter determines the maximum time the decoder waits between characters transmitted by the host before discarding the received data and declaring an error. To set the delay period (options are 200, 500, 750, or 990 ms), scan one of the following bar codes.
Multipacket Option Parameter # F0h, 4Eh This parameter controls ACK/NAK handshaking for multi-packet transmissions. • Multi-Packet Option 1: The host sends an ACK / NAK for each data packet during a multi-packet transmission. • Multi-Packet Option 2: The decoder sends data packets continuously, with no ACK/NAK handshaking to pace the transmission.
8 - 20 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Event Reporting The host can request the decoder to provide certain information (events) relative to the decoder’s behavior. Enable or disable the events listed in Event Codes Table 8-4 Event Class Decode Event...
Boot Up Event Parameter # F0h, 02h When enabled, the decoder generates a message to the host whenever power is applied. When disabled, no notification is sent. Enable Boot Up Event (01h) Parameter Event Parameter # F0h, 03h When enabled, the decoder generates a message to the host when one of the events specified in page 8-20 occurs.
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Interface Overview This chapter describes how to set up the Symbol MS4404 with a serial host. The serial interface is used to connect the Symbol MS4404 to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available serial port (e.g., com port).
9 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Serial Parameter Defaults Table 9-1 lists the defaults for serial host parameters. To change any option, capture the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Serial Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-3. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults default parameters.
Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature for these terminals. Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface Wincor-Nixdorf Wincor-Nixdorf...
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9 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Terminal Specific Code ID Characters Table 9-3 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8/JAN-8 EAN-13/JAN-13 Code 39 C <len> Codabar N <len> Code 128 L <len> I 2 of 5 I <len> Code 93 None D 2 of 5 H <len>...
Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface 9 - 5 Serial Host Types To select a serial host interface, capture one of the following bar codes. Enable SSI Host (No Variant)* ICL Serial Wincor-Nixdorf Serial Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf Serial Mode B...
9 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Serial Host Types (continued) OPOS/JPOS Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the imager's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
9 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface 8-Bit Do Not Check For Received Errors...
9 - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of a serial port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, decoded data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, decoded data is transmitted according to the following sequence: •...
9 - 12 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide 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.
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Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface 9 - 13 Software Handshaking (continued) None ACK/NAK ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF...
9 - 14 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the imager 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.
(Enable) NOTE A NULL character must be sent to the imager before BEL to ensure the BEL character is processed correctly. Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface 9 - 15 Host: High RTS Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character (Disable)
When you select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and the imager emits an error beep. Send Bar Code (with unknown characters) Symbol MS4404 - RS-232 (Serial) Interface 9 - 17 Beep/LED After Transmission Do Not Send Bar Codes (with unknown characters)
9 - 18 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide ASCII Character Set for Serial Hosts The values in Table 9-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 9-4 Prefix/Suffix Value Code 39 Encode Character...
Chapter 10 Symbol MS4407 - USB Interface Overview This chapter describes how to set up the Symbol MS4407 with a USB host. The MiniScan connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks ( Indicates Default NOTE Most computer monitors allow capturing the bar codes directly on the screen.
10 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, capture the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 10-3. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Defaults default parameters.
Symbol MS4407 - USB Interface 10 - 3 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the MiniScan automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Table Top USB...
10 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB Device Type (continued) USB OPOS Handheld Simple COM Port Emulation Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking.
Symbol MS4407 - USB Interface 10 - 5 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Capture the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the MiniScan automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
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10 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Capture a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device.
10 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound.
USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see Substitution Values on page 12-6 Enable Function Key Mapping...
10 - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Simulated Caps Lock When enabled, the MiniScan inverts upper and lower case characters on the bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state.
ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 10-2 Prefix / Suffix Value 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping”...
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USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 10-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix / Suffix Value Encode Character 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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10 - 16 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB ALT Key Character Set Table 10-3 ALT Keys 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087...
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USB GUI Key Character Set Table 10-4 GUI Key 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065...
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10 - 18 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 10-4 GUI Key 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
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USB F Key Character Set Table 10-5 F Keys 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 Symbol MS4407 - USB Interface 10 - 19 Keystroke...
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10 - 20 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 10-6 Numeric Keypad 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 Keystroke undefined Enter Num Lock...
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USB Extended Keypad Character Set Table 10-7 Extended Keypad 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017...
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Chapter 11 Symbologies Overview This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in The imager is shipped with the settings shown in the Standard Defaults for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
11 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Imaging Sequence Examples In most cases, capturing one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply capture the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Check Digit on page 11-14.
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Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit UPC-A Preamble UPC-E Preamble UPC-E1 Preamble Convert UPC-E to A Convert UPC-E1 to A EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Bookland ISBN Format UCC Coupon Extended Code Code 128 Code 128 UCC/EAN-128 ISBT 128 Code 39 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39...
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11 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Code 11 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Set Lengths for I 2 of 5...
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Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Dutch Postal 4State Postal Transmit US Postal Check Digit GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) GS1 DataBar-14 GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar Expanded Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Composite Composite CC-C Composite CC-A/B Composite TLC-39 UPC Composite Mode Composite Beep Mode...
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11 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 11-1 Parameter Symbology-Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level Security Level Intercharacter Gap Size Report Version Macro PDF Macro PDF Transmit/Decode Mode Symbols Transmit Macro PDF Control Header Escape Characters...
11 - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, capture the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1...
Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 Parameter # 03h To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable EAN-13/JAN-13 (01h) Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Parameter # 53h To enable or disable Bookland EAN, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN (01h) NOTE If you enable Bookland EAN, select a UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental...
Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters. •...
User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from 11-10, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on prefix.
11 - 14 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy Parameter # 50h With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN/JAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Parameter # 29h The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Capture the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
11 - 16 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.
11 - 18 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion. Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable) (01h) Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A...
11 - 20 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.
Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered Bookland in this mode. • Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in 13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol. *Bookland ISBN-10...
11 - 22 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 55h When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to decode all types of Coupon Codes.
11 - 24 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Capture a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.
Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 00h To enable or disable Code 39, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 (01h) Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0Dh Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters.
11 - 26 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Capture the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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11 - 28 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Code 39 - One Discrete Length Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 39 - Length Within Range Code 39 - Any Length...
Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h When this feature is enabled, the imager checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded.
11 - 30 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Parameter # 11h Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, capture the appropriate bar code below.
Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) Parameter # 71h This feature allows the imager to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission.
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11 - 32 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer, capture the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character. • The imager issues a short hi/lo/hi beep.
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Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • The imager indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps. • No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected. Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer If the symbol just read was the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty: •...
11 - 34 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 09h To enable or disable Code 93, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (01h) Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
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Symbologies 11 - 35 Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...
11 - 36 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Code 11 Code 11 Parameter # 0Ah To enable or disable Code 11, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (01h) Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
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Symbologies 11 - 37 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...
11 - 38 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature allows the imager to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function. Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # 06h...
11 - 40 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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Symbologies 11 - 41 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length...
11 - 42 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h When this feature is enabled, the imager checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter # 52h Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
11 - 44 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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Symbologies 11 - 45 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length...
11 - 46 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 07h To enable or disable Codabar, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (01h) Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
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Symbologies 11 - 47 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...
11 - 48 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide CLSI Editing Parameter # 36h When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
11 - 50 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
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Symbologies 11 - 51 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) MSI - One Discrete Length MSI - Two Discrete Lengths MSI - Length Within Range MSI - Any Length...
11 - 52 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, capture the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 33h Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 (00h) Symbologies 11 - 53 MOD 10/MOD 10 (01h)
Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Postnet (01h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Planet (01h) Symbologies 11 - 55...
11 - 56 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide UK Postal Parameter # 5Bh To enable or disable UK Postal, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable UK Postal (01h) Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit.
Japan Postal Parameter # F0h, 22h To enable or disable Japan Postal, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Japan Postal (01h) Australian Postal Parameter # F0h, 23h To enable or disable Australian Postal, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Australian Postal (01h) Symbologies 11 - 57...
11 - 58 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Dutch Postal Parameter # F0h, 46h To enable or disable Dutch Postal, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Dutch Postal (01h) 4State Postal Parameter # F1h 50h To enable or disable 4State Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 11 - 59 Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data with or without the check digit. Transmit US Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit US Postal Check Digit (00h)
11 - 60 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Capture the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
GS1 DataBar Expanded Parameter # F0h 54h. Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded (01h) Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h, 8Dh This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.
11 - 62 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Capture a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Capture a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B.
Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h Capture a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39 (01h) UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h UPC symbols can be “linked” with a 2-D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol. There are three options for these symbols: •...
11 - 64 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide UPC Composite Mode (continued) Autodiscriminate UPC Composites (02h) Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, capture the appropriate bar code.
11 - 66 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide 2-D Symbologies Enable/Disable PDF417 Parameter # 0Fh To enable or disable PDF417, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable PDF417 (01h) Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 Parameter # E3h To enable or disable MicroPDF417, capture the appropriate bar code below.
Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh When this parameter is enabled, the SE4400 transmits data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols. Transmit AIM Symbology Identifiers must be enabled for this parameter to work. If Code 128 Emulation is enabled, these MicroPDF417 symbols are transmitted with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915 if the first codeword is 908 or 909...
11 - 68 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable Data Matrix (01h) Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are: •...
11 - 70 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, capture the appropriate bar code below. Enable QR Code (01h) MicroQR Parameter # F1h 3Dh To enable or disable MicroQR, scan the appropriate bar code below.
- the scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only. Inverse Only • - the scanner decodes both regular and inverse QR bar codes. Inverse Autodetect *Regular (00h) Inverse Autodetect (02h)
Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The imager offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the imager’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality. Redundancy Level 1 The code types in Table 11-2...
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11 - 74 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Redundancy Level 4 The code types in Table 11-5 Redundancy Level 4 Table 11-5 Code Type Redundancy Level 1 (01h) Redundancy Level 3 (03h) must be successfully read three times before being decoded:...
Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The imager offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and imager aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
11 - 76 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h, 7Dh The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the imager from decoding the symbol.
Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The imager can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 Macro PDF symbols.
11 - 78 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols Parameter # BCh Select one of the options below for handling Macro PDF decoding. In Buffer All Symbols the imager can handle sets of up to 50 maximum-sized Macro PDF symbols. In all other modes there is no limit to the size of the Macro PDF set.
Transmit Macro PDF Control Header Parameter # B8h When enabled, this activates transmission of the control header, which contains the segment index and the file ID, in Macro PDF symbols. For example, the field may be: \92800000\725\120\343. The five digits after the \928 are the segment index (or block index), and \725\120\343 is the file ID.
11 - 80 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Flush Macro Buffer This flushes the buffer of all decoded Macro PDF data stored to that point, transmits it to the host device, and aborts from Macro PDF mode. Flush Macro PDF Buffer...
Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Imager Options Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is transmitted to the host device. The imager ships with the settings shown in the Appendix A, Standard Defaults requirements, programming is not necessary. There are two ways to change a parameter value: •...
12 - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Errors While Imaging Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during an imaging sequence, just re-capture the correct parameter. Miscellaneous Imager Parameter Defaults Table 12-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous imager options. To change any option, capture the appropriate bar...
Miscellaneous Imager Parameters Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh A Code ID character identifies the code type of a decoded bar code. This is useful when the imager is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
12 - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Prefix/Suffix Values For SSI Hosts: Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah For Non-SSI Hosts: Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah A prefix and/or one or two suffixes can be appended to decoded data for use in data editing.
Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, capture one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Data As Is (00h)
12 - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2> (06h) FN1 Substitution Values Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value.
Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter # 5Eh Capture a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.
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Chapter 13 Mounting Template Overview This chapter provides the mounting template for the Symbol MS440X MiniScan. Copy the page to aid in mounting. Symbol MS440X Mounting Template 1.24 in. [31.4 mm] Symbol MS440X Mounting Template Figure 13-1...
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Appendix A Standard Defaults Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter User Preferences Set Default Parameter Parameter Scanning Beeper Tone Beeper Volume Trigger Mode Picklist Mode Power Mode Time Delay to Low Power Mode Decode Session Timeout Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Beep After Good Decode Presentation Mode Session Timeout...
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A - 2 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Imager Preferences Focus Mode Decoding Autoexposure Decoding Illumination Decode Aiming Pattern Image Capture Autoexposure Image Capture Illumination Gain Exposure Time LED Illumination Snapshot Mode Timeout...
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Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Signature Capture Height Signature Capture JPEG Quality Video View Finder Target Video Frame Size Video View Finder Image Size SSI Interface Parameters Select SSI Host Baud Rate Parity Check Parity Software Handshaking Host RTS Line State Decode Data Packet Format Stop Bits...
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A - 4 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Check Receive Errors Hardware Handshaking Software Handshaking Host Serial Response Time-out RTS Line State Beep on <BEL> Intercharacter Delay Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Ignore Unknown Characters...
Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Set Length(s) for MSI MSI Check Digits Transmit MSI Check Digit MSI Check Digit Algorithm Inverse 1D Postal Codes US Postnet US Planet UK Postal Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Japan Postal Australian Postal Dutch Postal 4State Postal...
A - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Composite Beep Mode UCC/EAN Code 128 Emulation Mode for UCC/EAN Composite Codes 2-D Symbologies PDF417 MicroPDF417 Code 128 Emulation Data Matrix Data Matrix Inverse Maxicode...
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Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Miscellaneous Imager Options Transmit Code ID Character SSI Prefix Value SSI Suffix 1 Value SSI Suffix 2 Value Non-SSI Prefix Value Non-SSI Suffix 1 Value Non-SSI Suffix 2 Value Scan Data Transmission Format FN1 Substitution Values Transmit “No Read”...
A - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Reserved Parameters The Symbol MS440X reports the following parameters, however these parameters are reserved for future use. 0x20 • 0x21 • 0x3A • 0x3B • • 0x3C • 0x3D • 0x3E • 0x3F •...
Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA Code 11 UCC/EAN-128 Bookland EAN...
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B - 2 Symbol MS4407/MS4407 Integration Guide Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type Maxicode US Postnet US Planet Japan Postal UK Postal Dutch Postal Australian Postal UK Postal...
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AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: Flag Character (ASCII 93) Code Character (see Modifier Character (see Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Table B-2) Table B-3) Code Type Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 Code 128, Coupon (Code 128 portion) Data Matrix UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC portion)
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B - 4 Symbol MS4407/MS4407 Integration Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Modifier Characters Table B-3 Code Type Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 Code 128 I 2 of 5 Codabar Code 93 Option Value No check character or Full ASCII processing.
Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is transmitted as ]M14123 D 2 of 5 Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123 UPC/EAN Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E00012345678905...
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B - 6 Symbol MS4407/MS4407 Integration Guide Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type EAN.UCC Composites (GS1 DataBar, UCC/EAN-128, 2-D portion of UPC composite) PDF417, Micro PDF417 Option Value Native mode transmission. Note: UPC portion of composite is transmitted using UPC rules.
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Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Data Matrix Maxicode QR Code Programming Reference Option ECC 000-140, not supported. ECC 200. ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position. ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position. ECC 200, ECI protocol implemented. ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position, ECI protocol implemented.
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Sample Bar Codes C - 3 GS1 DataBar NOTE GS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below. See GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) on page 11-60. GS1 DataBar 10293847560192837465019283746029478450366523 (GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked) 1234890hjio9900mnb (GS1 DataBar Expanded) 08672345650916 (GS1 DataBar Limited)
Appendix E ASCII Character Sets ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke Table E-1 ASCII Value 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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E - 6 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide ASCII Value - Code 39 Encode - Keystroke (Continued) Table E-1 ASCII Value 1124 1125 1126 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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ALT Key Standard Defaults (Continued) Table E-2 ALT Keys 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 PF Key Standard Default Table Table E-3 PF Keys 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 Keystroke ALT U ALT V...
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E - 8 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-4 F Keys 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024...
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Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-5 Numeric Keypad 6042 6043 6044 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 6059 Keystroke Undefined Enter Num Lock ASCII Character Sets E - 9...
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GUI Shift Keys (Continued) Table E-7 Other Value 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073...
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E - 12 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide GUI Shift Keys (Continued) Table E-7 Other Value 3088 3089 3090 ™ The Apple iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
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Glossary AIM. Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. is the trade association for manufacturers of automatic identification systems. Alphanumeric. A character set that contains letters, numbers and other characters such as special symbols. Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. ASCII.
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Bi-directional. Denotes that a machine-readable symbol can be read successfully in two directions – either backwards or forwards. Also identifies a scanner that can operate or a bar code that can be read independent of scanning direction. Binary. Denotes a numbering system to base 2 in which numbers are expressed as combinations of the digits 0 and 1 with positional weighting based on powers of 2.
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Character Set. Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology. Check Digit. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies.
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Decryption. Decryption is the decoding and unscrambling of received encrypted data. Also see, Encryption and Key. Depth of Field. The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum element width.
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U.P.C. is often considered a 12-digit code. The 13th digit of EAN/U.P.C. symbol is a derived character in the left-most position. In the case of U.P.C., this derived left-most character is a 0. Element. Generic term for a bar or space. Encoded Area.
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Laser Diode. A gallium-arsenide semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source to generate a laser beam. This laser type is a compact source of coherent light. Laser Scanner. An optical bar code reading device using a coherent laser light beam as its source of illumination. LCD. See Liquid Crystal Display.
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Nominal Size. Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal). Non-Contact Reader/Scanner. Bar code readers requiring no physical contact with the printed symbol. Glossary - 7...
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Omnidirectional. Bar codes read in any orientation relative to the scanner. Optical Throw. The distance from the scanner face to the closest point at which symbol can be read; also, optical throw is the difference between range and depth of field.
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Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol. Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,;...
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Glossary - 10 Symbol MS4404/MS4407 Integration Guide Start/Stop Character. A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code.
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Visible Laser Diode (VLD). A solid state device which produces visible laser light. Wand Scanner. A handheld scanning device used as a contact bar code or OCR reader. Wedge. A device that plugs in between a keyboard and a terminal and allows data to be entered by a keyboard or by various types of scanners.
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