Power Supply........................ x CE Compliance......................x Handling........................xi INTRODUCTION ......................1 Configuration Methods....................1 1.1.1 Configuration Using Datalogic Aladdin™..............1 1.1.2 Configuration Using Serial Programming Strings ............1 1.1.3 Configuration Using Programming Barcode Labels............1 BUTTON AND LED Indicators..................2 Available Models......................2 INSTALLATION ......................3...
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Check Character Tx....................63 Expand to EAN-13 ......................63 Number System Tx .....................63 UPC-A Minimum Reads....................64 Coupon Control......................64 UPC-E.........................65 Check Character Tx....................65 Expand to UPC-A .......................65 Expand to EAN-13 ......................65 Number System Tx .....................66 UPC-E Minimum Reads....................66 EAN-13 ........................67 Check Character Tx....................67 ISBN Conversion ......................67 ISSN Conversion ......................67 Flag 1 Character ......................68...
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Minimum Reads......................81 Decoding Level ......................81 Character Correlation ....................82 Quiet Zones ........................82 Stitching ........................82 ISBT 128 Concatenation.....................83 Concatenation Mode....................83 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout................83 Interleaved 2 of 5 ......................84 Code Length Control....................84 Set Length ........................84 Check Calculation.......................85 Check Tx........................85 Minimum Reads......................86 Decoding Level ......................86 Character Correlation ....................87 Stitching ........................87...
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FCC COMPLIANCE Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to use the equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation.
HANDLING The TC1200 is designed to be used in an industrial environment and is built to withstand vibration and shock when correctly installed, however it is also a precision product and therefore before and during installation it must be handled correctly to avoid damage.
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do not weld the scanner into position which can cause electrostatic, heat or output window damage. do not spray paint near the scanner which can cause output window damage.
INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION The TC1200 compact CCD reader is the perfect solution for many OEM applications. It contains a built-in decoder and multi-standard interface. Due to its well-balanced mix of technical characteristics it is perfect for integration into custom equipment, setting a new standard in this product class.
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 1.2 BUTTON AND LED INDICATORS On the face of the TC1200 scanner a keypad is present with a button and three indicator LEDs which are described in the table below. TC1200 Keypad TC1200 Scanner INDICATORS Color MEANING...
INSTALLATION 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 TC1200 CCD SCANNER 2.1.1 Mechanical Installation The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the reader and may be used for its installation. [0.30] [0.31] MØ3 [Ø0.12] N°4 [0.98] Optical Axis [1.97] Figure 1 - Overall Dimensions...
External Trigger Input, negative Table 1 - TC1200-1000 Scanner Pinout The TC1200-1100 Scanner is equipped with a USB Type A connector for connection to the PC standard USB Port. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: Figure 3 –...
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INSTALLATION RS232 Interface The TC1200-1000 Scanner can communicate with the Host using the RS232 signals provided on the 9-pin connector. The pins are indicated in Table 1 and in the following diagram: It is always advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be less than 15 m (49.2 ft).
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Inputs There is an input available on the TC1200-1000 Scanner relative to the External Trigger used to signal the reading phase for On Line Operating Mode. The pins are indicated in Table 1. This input is optocoupled and can be driven by both an NPN or PNP type command.
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INSTALLATION Outputs There are two outputs available on the TC1200-1000 Scanner. Each output can be activated on one of the following events: Good Read, No Read, Wrong Code. The active level (high or low) of each Output can also be configured in software.
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 2.2 TC1200 CCD SCAN ENGINE 2.2.1 Mechanical Installation The diagram below gives the overall dimensions of the TC1200 Scan Engine and may be used for its installation. [1.34] Ø2.3 [Ø0.09] N°3 [0.20] [1.22] 31.1 [0.12] [1.22] Optical Axis [0.19]...
INSTALLATION 2.2.2 Electrical Connections The TC1200-0X00 Scan Engine is equipped with an 8-pin and a 10-pin DF13 connector for connection to the power supply and input/output signals. The details of the connector pins are indicated in the following table: Figure 5 – 10 and 8-pin Connectors...
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL RS232 Interface The TC1200-0000 Scan Engine can communicate with the Host using the RS232 signals provided on the J1 connector. The pins are indicated in Table 1 and in the following diagram: It is always advisable to use shielded cables. The overall maximum cable length must be less than 15 m (49.2 ft).
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INSTALLATION Inputs There is an input available on the TC1200-0000 Scan Engine relative to the External Trigger used to signal the reading phase for On Line Operating Mode. The pins are indicated in Table 1. This input is optocoupled and can be driven by both an NPN or PNP type command.
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Outputs There are two outputs available on the TC1200-0000 Scan Engine. Each output can be activated on one of the following events: Good Read, No Read, Wrong Code. The active level (high or low) of each Output can also be configured in software.
INSTALLATION 2.3 POSITIONING The TC1200 Scanner is able to decode barcode labels at a variety of angles, however significant angular distortion may degrade reading performance. When mounting the TC1200 take into consideration these three ideal label position angles: Pitch 0°, Skew 10° to 30° and Tilt 0°. Follow the suggestions for the best orientation: The Pitch angle is represented by the value P in the figure.
To configure TC1200 RS232 models by using the configuration strings: 1) Connect your TC1200 to a PC RS232 port according to the information in chapter Set the PC serial port to the TC1200 default RS232 communication parameters (see...
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS Command Syntax 1. Enter Service (Serial String Programming) Mode $S<CR> This command automatically sets the reader communication to 115200 baudrate. 2. Send Command Command Parameter Value <CR> Where: Command: Description HAXX Interface Selection Enable All Symbologies Disable All Symbologies Reset Reader CXXXXXX Write Single Configuration Item to RAM...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Example 1: $S<CR> Enter Service Mode $CLFCA02<CR> Write command "Convert to Lower Case" to current configuration $Ar<CR> Apply and Save Configuration to FLASH (permanent memory) and Exit Service Mode. Each configuration parameter setting removes the condition previously active for that parameter.
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS SERIAL CONFIGURATION STRINGS ENTER/EXIT CONFIGURATION COMMANDS Description Command Enter Service Mode (configuration) fixed 115200 Baud rate Exit Service Mode (configuration) return to programmed Baud rate Apply Configuration to RAM (temporary memory) and Exit Service Mode Apply and Save Configuration to FLASH (permanent memory) and Exit Service Mode To configure the reader using configuration strings, you must enter Service Mode which automatically sets the reader communication to 115200 baudrate.
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL RS232 ONLY PARAMETERS Description Parameter Value Baud Rate 1200 R2BA 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Parity none R2PA even Data Bits R2DA Stop Bits R2ST RS232/USB-COM PARAMETERS Description Parameter Value Intercharacter Delay No delay or from 10 to 990 ms...
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS USB-KBD / USB-KBD-ALT / USB-KBD-APPLE PARAMETERS Description Parameter Value Keyboard Country Mode KBCO *Belgium *Britain Croatia Czechoslovakia Denmark *France *Germany Hungary *Italy Japanese (106 key) Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia *Spain *Sweden Switzerland Keyboard Intercode Delay No delay or from 1 to 99 seconds KBID Send Control Characters CTRL + KEY...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL DATA FORMAT Description Parameter Value Data Transmission On Decode LFTX After Phase Off Code Verifier Mode Disabled LFCV Transmit Wrong String Transmit Wrong Code Match String Any string of characters (max 20) between 00-FE COVS Wrong Code String...
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS DIGITAL OUTPUTS Description Parameter Value OUTPUT 1 Activation Event Disable OUA1 Good Read No Read Wrong Code Deactivation Event Disable OUD1 Timeout Reading Phase Active OUT1 Deactivation Timeout 100 to 25500 ms Active Level Closed OUL1 Open OUTPUT 2 Activation Event Disable...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value UPC-A UPC-A Disable ABEN Enable Check Character Tx Disable ABCT Enable Expand to EAN-13 Disable AB3B Enable Number System Tx Disable ABNS Enable Minimum Reads One Read ABMR Two Reads Three Reads...
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value Add-Ons P2 Add-On Disable ADO2 Enable P5 Add-On Disable ADO5 Enable P2 Minimum Reads One Read ADM2 Two Reads Three Reads Four Reads P5 Minimum Reads One Read ADM5 Two Reads Three Reads Four Reads Optional Add-On Timer Timer disabled or from 10 to 300 ms...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value Code 39 Code 39 Disable C3EN Enable Code 39 Full ASCII Disable C3FA Enable Code Length Control Variable C3LC Fixed C3L1 Set Length Length 1 (or Min Length) from 1 to 50 characters...
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Enable Concatenation Mode Static I8CM Dynamic Dynamic Concat. Timeout From 50 to 2550 ms I8DT Chain 0 - Chain 15 Contact Datalogic = Hex value from representing the decimal number = Hex value from representing the decimal number (x10 ms)
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) I 2 of 5 Disable I2EN Enable Code Length Control Variable I2LC Fixed Set Length Length 1 (or Min Length) from 2 to 50 characters (only even numbers)
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value Codabar Codabar Disable CBEN Enable Code Length Control Variable CBLC Fixed Set Length Length 1 (or Min Length) from 3 to 50 characters CBL1 Length 2 (or Max Length) 0 or from 3 to 50 characters CBL2 ABC Codabar ABC Codabar...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value Code 11 Code 11 Disable C1EN Enable Code Length Control Variable C1LC Fixed Set Length Length 1 (or Min Length) from 2 to 50 characters C1L1 Length 2 (or Max Length) 0 or from 2 to 50 characters...
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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION STRINGS = Hex value from representing the decimal number CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value GS1 Databar Limited (continued) Limited Decoding Options Minimum Reads One Read LBMR Two Reads Three Reads Four Reads Code 93 Code 93 Disable C9EN Enable Code Length Control Variable...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL CODE SELECTION Description Parameter Value Disable MSEN Enable Code Length Control Variable MSLC Fixed Set Length Length 1 (or Min Length) from 1 to 50 characters MSL1 Length 2 (or Max Length) 0 or from 1 to 50 characters...
4 BARCODE CONFIGURATION The Barcode Configuration is suggested when using USB-KBD interfaces. CAUTION 4.1 INITIAL SETUP The following procedure allows preparing your TC1200 to read barcodes by using the default settings. RESTORE DEFAULT Read the restore factory default parameters code below.
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Only USB Models USB-COM ËÄ$P,HA47,PmtÎ USB-KBD ËÄ$P,HA35,Pm]Î USB-KBD-ALT ËÄ$P,HA2B,PmWÎ USB-KBD-APPLE ËÄ$P,HA2C,Pm_Î YOUR READER IS NOW READY TO READ BARCODES. To change the default settings see par. 4.2.
BARCODE CONFIGURATION 4.2 CHANGING DEFAULT SETTINGS Once your reader is setup, you can change the default parameters to meet your application needs. Refer to the preceding paragraph for initial configuration in order to set the default values and select the interface for your application. In this manual, the configuration parameters are divided into logical groups making it easy to find the desired function based on its reference group.
RS232 ARITY Read the Enter/Exit Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page. Read configuration codes from the desired groups. = Read the code and follow the procedure on the indicated reference page = Default value ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ RS232/USB-COM NAK C HARACTER Select NAK Character ÌÄ$CR2NApÎ See page 116 ACK/NAK T IMEOUT No Timeout ËÄ$CR2AT00mKÎ Select ACK/NAK Timeout Value ÌÄ$CR2AT@Î See page 117 ACK/NAK R ETRY OUNT Select Retry Count ÌÄ$CR2AR2Î See page 117 ACK/NAK E RROR ANDLING...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ USB-KBD ONTROL HARACTERS CTRL + Key ËÄ$CKBSC00mtÎ CTRL + SHIFT + Key ËÄ$CKBSC01m}Î Special Function Key ËÄ$CKBSC02mÊÎ USB K EYBOARD PEED 1 ms ËÄ$CKBSP01mqÎ 2 ms ËÄ$CKBSP02mzÎ 3 ms ËÄ$CKBSP03mÇÎ 4 ms ËÄ$CKBSP04m%Î 5 ms ËÄ$CKBSP05m.Î...
READING PARAMETERS LLUMINATION PERATING UTOMATIC HRESHOLD HASE VENT IMEOUT ERIAL TART ERIAL LED I NDICATION ABEL ROGRAMMING Read the Enter/Exit Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page. Read configuration codes from the desired groups.
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ DATA FORMAT ONVERSION Disable (no case conversion) ËÄ$CLFCA00mÉÎ Convert To Upper Case ËÄ$CLFCA01m'Î Convert To Lower Case ËÄ$CLFCA02m0Î LOBAL REFIX Select Global Prefix (Header) ÌÄ$CLFPRqÎ See page 124 LOBAL UFFIX Select Global Suffix (Terminator) ÌÄ$CLFSU1Î See page 124 TRING Select No Read String ÌÄ$CNORSRÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ DATA FORMAT AIM ID RANSMIT Disable ËÄ$CAIEN00mhÎ Enable ËÄ$CAIEN01mqÎ RANSMIT USTOM ABEL Disabled ËÄ$CIDCO00mjÎ Prefix ËÄ$CIDCO01msÎ Suffix ËÄ$CIDCO02m|Î USTOM ABEL DENTIFIERS Set UPC-A Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CABIDsÎ See page 127 Set UPC-E Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CEBIDÇÎ See page 127 Set EAN-8 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$C8BIDOÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ DATA FORMAT USTOM ABEL DENTIFIERS CONTINUED Set UPC-A/P2 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CA2ID#Î See page 127 Set UPC-A/P5 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CA5ID2Î See page 127 Set UPC-E/P2 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CE2ID3Î See page 127 Set UPC-E/P5 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CE5IDBÎ See page 127 Set EAN-8/P2 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$C82IDfÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ DATA FORMAT USTOM ABEL DENTIFIERS CONTINUED Set GTIN Label ID(s) for EAN/UPC without Add-Ons ÌÄ$CGBID$Î See page 127 Set GTIN Label ID(s) for EAN/UPC with P2 ÌÄ$CG2ID;Î See page 127 Set GTIN Label ID(s) for EAN/UPC with P5 ÌÄ$CG5IDJÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ DATA FORMAT USTOM DENTIFIERS CONTINUED Set Code 11 Label ID(s) ÌÄ$CC1ID&Î See page 127 Set Label ID(s) for GS1 Databar 14 (Omnidirectional) ÌÄ$C4BID?Î See page 127 Set Label ID(s) for GS1 Databar Expanded ÌÄ$CXBIDhÎ See page 127 Set Label ID(s) for GS1 Databar Limited ÌÄ$CLBID8Î...
POWER SAVE LEEP IMEOUT Read the Enter/Exit Configuration code ONCE, available at the top of each page. Read configuration codes from the desired groups. = Read the code and follow the procedure on the indicated reference page = Default value ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION UPC-A M INIMUM EADS One Read ËÄ$CABMR01m3Î Two Reads ËÄ$CABMR02m<Î Three Reads ËÄ$CABMR03mEÎ Four Reads ËÄ$CABMR04mNÎ OUPON ONTROL Allow All Coupon Barcodes to be Decoded ËÄ$CCPCL00myÎ Enable Only UPC-A Coupon Decoding ËÄ$CCPCL01mÆÎ Enable Only GS1 Databar Coupon Decoding ËÄ$CCPCL02m$Î...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION HARACTER Disable ËÄ$C3BF100m}Î Enable ËÄ$C3BF101mÊÎ EAN-13 M INIMUM EADS One Read ËÄ$C3BMR01mbÎ Two Reads ËÄ$C3BMR02mkÎ Three Reads ËÄ$C3BMR03mtÎ Four Reads ËÄ$C3BMR04m}Î OUPON ONTROL Allow All Coupon Barcodes to be Decoded ËÄ$CCPCL00myÎ Enable Only UPC-A Coupon Decoding ËÄ$CCPCL01mÆÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION P5 M INIMUM EADS One Read ËÄ$CADM501m@Î Two Reads ËÄ$CADM502mIÎ Three Reads ËÄ$CADM503mRÎ Four Reads ËÄ$CADM504m[Î PTIONAL IMER Add-On Timer Disable ËÄ$CADOT00mNÎ Set Add-On Timer Value ÌÄ$CADOTCÎ See page 131...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION ENGTH Set Length 1 (or Minimum Length) ÌÄ$CC3L1$Î See page 134 Set Length 2 (or Maximum Length) ÌÄ$CC3L2+Î See page 135 39 C HECK Disable ËÄ$CC3CT00mÂÎ Enable ËÄ$CC3CT01m)Î 39 S TART Disable ËÄ$CC3SS00myÎ Enable ËÄ$CC3SS01mÆÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION UIET ONES Quiet Zone on One Side ËÄ$CC3LO01m<Î Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC3LO02mEÎ Auto ËÄ$CC3LO03mNÎ Virtual Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC3LO04mWÎ Small Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC3LO05m`Î TITCHING Disable ËÄ$CC3ST00mÄÎ Enable ËÄ$CC3ST01m"Î...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION HARACTER ORRELATION Disable ËÄ$CC8CO00m}Î Enable ËÄ$CC8CO01mÊÎ UIET ONES No Quiet Zones ËÄ$CC8LO00mLÎ Quiet Zone on One Side ËÄ$CC8LO01mUÎ Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC8LO02m^Î Auto ËÄ$CC8LO03mgÎ Virtual Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC8LO04mpÎ TITCHING Disable ËÄ$CC8ST00m2Î...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION HECK Disable ËÄ$CS2CT00m[Î Enable ËÄ$CS2CT01mdÎ Standard 2 of 5 Decoding Options INIMUM EADS One Read ËÄ$CS2MR01m+Î Two Reads ËÄ$CS2MR02m4Î Three Reads ËÄ$CS2MR03m=Î Four Reads ËÄ$CS2MR04mFÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION UIET ONES Quiet Zone on One Side ËÄ$CCBLO01mÂÎ Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CCBLO02m)Î Auto ËÄ$CCBLO03m2Î Virtual Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CCBLO04m;Î Small Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CCBLO05mDÎ TITCHING Disable ËÄ$CCBST00mdÎ Enable ËÄ$CCBST01mmÎ...
Enter/Exit Configuration ËÄ$PmIÎ CODE SELECTION HARACTER ORRELATION Disable ËÄ$CC9CO00mÆÎ Enable ËÄ$CC9CO01m$Î UIET ONES No Quiet Zones ËÄ$CC9LO00mQÎ Quiet Zone on One Side ËÄ$CC9LO01mZÎ Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC9LO02mcÎ Auto ËÄ$CC9LO03mlÎ Virtual Quiet Zones on Two Sides ËÄ$CC9LO04muÎ TITCHING Disable ËÄ$CC9ST00m7Î...
REFERENCES 5 PARAMETER REFERENCES 5.1 RS232 PARAMETERS This section contains explanations and examples of selected barcode features. See the Configuration section for the actual barcode labels used to configure the reader. 5.1.1 RS232 Only Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the reader's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device.
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.1.2 RS232/USB COM Parameters Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in 10 ms increments.
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REFERENCES Enable Character Specifies the value of the RS232 host command used to enable the reader. Selections: a character from NUL (0x00) to DEL (0x7F). The Enable Character must be different from the Disable Character and must not contain reserved characters (see Appendix D).
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL ACK Character This setting specifies an ASCII character to be used as the ACK character. Selections: a character from NUL (0x00) to DEL (0x7F). The ACK Character must be different from the NAK Character and must not...
REFERENCES ACK NAK Timeout Value This option specifies the amount of time the reader waits for an ACK character from the host following label transmission. The selectable timeout range is 200 ms to 15,000 ms (15 seconds) in 200 ms increments. A selection of 0 disables the timeout. To set this value: 1.
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Keyboard Intercode Delay This parameter specifies the intercode delay between the end of one code and the beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 99 seconds in 1 second increments.
REFERENCES 5.2.2 Operating Mode Operating Mode Selects the scan operating mode for the reader. Selections: On Line: the reading phase is defined as the time between the Phase ON and Phase OFF events. The Phase events can be signals coming from the trigger button (or external presence sensor connected to the scanner input for RS232 models).
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 5. Scan the two hex equivalent characters from the keypad in Appendix B that represent the numeric value determined in step 1 above. If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL barcode to abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the beginning.
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REFERENCES 6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE barcode to exit Programming Mode. This completes the procedure. Serial Start The Serial Start string (max 20 characters), signals the beginning of the reading phase. Selections: characters from NUL (0x00) to ~ (0x7E). The ACK Character must be different from the NAK Character and must not contain reserved characters (see Appendix...
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 6. If less than the expected string of 20 characters are selected, scan the ENTER/EXIT barcode to terminate the string. 7. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE barcode to exit Programming Mode. This completes the procedure. 5.2.3 Good Read LED LED Indication Specifies when the scanner will provide indication upon successfully reading a barcode.
The figure below shows the available elements you can add to a message string: Figure 6 - Breakdown of a Message String Additional advanced formatting is available. See the Advanced Formatting features in the Datalogic Aladdin™ configuration software. NOTE Please Keep In Mind... ...
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.3.1 Global Prefix/Suffix Up to 20 ASCII characters may be added as a prefix (header) in a position before the barcode data, and/or as a suffix (terminator) in a position following the barcode data as indicated in the figure below.
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REFERENCES No Read String This defines the string to be displayed in case of No Read (On Line Mode only). To set this feature: 1. Determine the desired character string (max 20). 2. Use the Chart in Appendix C to find the hex equivalent(s) for the desired character(s). 3.
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.3.2 Code Identifiers Label IDs A Label ID is a customizable code of up to three ASCII characters (each can be from 0x00 - 0xFF), used to identify a barcode (symbology) type. It can be appended previous to or following the transmitted barcode data depending upon how this option is enabled.
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REFERENCES Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology To configure a Label ID individually for a single symbology: 1. Go to page 53 and scan the ENTER/EXIT barcode. 2. Select Label ID position as either BEFORE (Enable as Prefix) or AFTER (Enable as suffix) by scanning the appropriate barcode in the section "Transmit Custom Label IDs"...
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Global AIM ID This feature enables/disables addition of AIM IDs for all symbology types. NOTE AIM label identifiers (as opposed to custom Label IDs you select yourself) can be included with scanned barcode data. AIM label identifiers consist of three characters as follows: ...
REFERENCES 5.3.3 Code Verifier Match String This is the string used as the match code for code verification. The Match String must be configured to include start/stop characters and check digits if their transmission is enabled. It is possible to define the Match string by inserting: ...
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL DIGITAL OUTPUTS Activation Event Defines the event activating the output. Selections: Disabled: the output is always in the selected idle state. Good Read: the event occurs if the code is read. No Read: the event occurs if no code is read.
REFERENCES 5.5 POWER SAVE Sleep Mode Timeout Specifies the timeout value for the reader to enter low power Sleep Mode. This is available only in On Line operating mode. The reader wakes up when receiving an input signal or trigger button press. The reader cannot connect to Aladdin when in power save mode.
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL There are many factors that determine when to change the decoding level for a particular symbology. These factors include spots, voids, non-uniform bar/space widths, damaged labels, etc. that may be experienced in some barcode labels. If there are many hard to read or damaged labels that cannot be decoded using a conservative setting, increase the decoding level to be more aggressive.
REFERENCES Stitching This option enables/disables stitching for given symbology labels. When parts of a barcode are presented to the reader with this feature enabled, the barcode parts will be assembled by the reader’s software, and the data will be decoded if all barcode proofing requirements are met.
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 5.6.2 Set Length Length Control allows you to select either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the specified symbology. Variable Length: any length between a minimum and maximum length (inclusive). Fixed Length: one or two different fixed lengths Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the barcode lengths for Length Control.
REFERENCES Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the barcode lengths for Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. The length that can be set varies depending on the symbology. For Fixed Length Mode, a setting of 0 specifies to ignore Length 2 (use only Length 1).
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES Electrical Features RS232 5 Vdc 5% Power supply Consumption 350 mA; 1.75 W Interfaces RS232, USB Inputs Optocoupled, polarity insensitive Input 1 (External Trigger), 5 to 30 Vdc Voltage 9 mA max. Current Consumption...
TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL DEFAULT PARAMETERS TABLE Parameter Default Your Setting Page GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES Host Commands — Obey/Ignore Obey RS232 ONLY Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Data Bits Stop Bits 1 Stop Bit Parity None RS232/USB-COM Intercharacter Delay No Delay Disable Character ‘D’...
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DEFAULT PARAMETERS TABLE Parameter Default Your Setting Page DIGITAL OUTPUTS OUPUT 1 Activation Event Disabled Deactivation Event Disabled Deactivation Timeout 500 ms Active Level Active Closed OUPUT 2 Activation Event Disabled Deactivation Event Disabled Deactivation Timeout 500 ms Active Level Active Closed POWER SAVE Sleep Mode Timeout...
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TC1200 REFERENCE MANUAL Parameter Default Your Setting Page CODE SELECTION (continued) EAN/UPC Global Settings GTIN Format Disable Decoding Level Level 2 Character Correlation Disable In-Store Minimum Reads Two Reads Code 39 Code 39 Enable Code 39 Full ASCII Disable Code Length Control...
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DEFAULT PARAMETERS TABLE Parameter Default Your Setting Page CODE SELECTION (continued) Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) I 2 of 5 Disable Standard 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Disable Codabar Codabar Disable Code 11 Code 11 Disable GS1 Databar Omnidirectional GS1 Databar Omnidirectional...
40050 Monte San Pietro Bologna - Italy www.automation.datalogic.com declares that the TC1200; Compact CCD Reader and all its models are in conformity with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 2004 / 108 / EC EMC Directive ______________________________________________...