Wasp WLP 4170 Programming Manual

Wasp WLP 4170 Programming Manual

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Wasp WLP 4170 CCD

Programming Guide

Please Read
Note:
The Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner is ready to scan the most
popular bar codes out of the box. This manual should only be
used to make changes in the configuration of the scanner for
specific applications. This scanner does not require software or
drivers to operate. The scanner enters data as keyboard data.
Please review this manual before scanning any of the programming
bar codes in this manual.
Tech Tip
If you are unsure of the scanner configuration or have scanned the
incorrect codes, please scan the default
bar code on page 6. This will reset the scanner to its
factory settings.

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  • Page 1: Programming Guide

    Programming Guide Please Read Note: The Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner is ready to scan the most popular bar codes out of the box. This manual should only be used to make changes in the configuration of the scanner for specific applications.
  • Page 2 Wasp Technologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wasp is a trademark of Wasp Technologies. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ....... . .1 Chapter 2. Installation ........2 Chapter 3.
  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The detectors process the measurement of every bar and space using the number of adjacent photodetectors which contrast a black mark and a white space. Wasp WLP 4170 CCD is extremely rugged since it has no moving parts. Wasp WLP 4170 CCD reader supports PC AT/XT and PS/2 keyboard interfaces and easily wedges between the computer and keyboard.
  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Installation

    Scanning Aperture 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Unplug your PC keyboard cable and plug the male end (Din 5) of the Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner directly into your PC keyboard port. Plug your keyboard cable into the other end (female Din 5) of the the Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner.
  • Page 6: Chapter 3. Quick Start

    Chapter 3 Quick Start Your Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner is ready to go. The default settings of the Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner have been pre-programmed for the most common bar code configurations. Use the "Setup & Configuration" sections only to customize the Wasp settings.
  • Page 7: Chapter 4. Bar Code Symbologies

    (greater than 0.020 in./0.50 mm). Medium and low densities are the most common since these are the easiest to read (scan) with nearly all scanning devices. Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner can read bar codes with X-dimensions as low as 4 mils (0.10mm).
  • Page 8: Chapter 5. Setup & Configuration

    Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner is removed by turning off your PC. In order to configure Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner, seven basic steps need to be followed for each programmed setting: (1) Determine what, if any, options on EACH PAGE that you wish to change.
  • Page 9: Factory Default

    Tip: Use this configuration to restore the factory default settings if you are unsure how your scanner has been configured. The 'Factory Default' configuration is very useful when you need to reprogram your Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner after the defaults have been changed. By setting the default configuration, the user knows precisely the configuration for each programmed setting.
  • Page 10: Beep And Delay

    The 'Beep Volume' configuration changes the volume of the audible indicator of the WLP 4170 CCD Scanner. NOTE: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5. 1. Scan “Begin ” 2. Scan “Set Beep Volume”...
  • Page 11: Intercharacter Delay

    Intercharacter Delay The 'Intercharacter Delay' configuration sets the speed at which the WLP 4170 CCD Scanner sends data. The intercharacter delay should be changed only if the transfer rate cannot be maintained between WLP 4170 CCD Scanner and the keyboard buffer of the computer.
  • Page 12: Keyboard Wedge

    The 'Caps Lock' option toggles the case sensitivity of your keyboard. The ‘Laptop/No Keyboard’ setting should be enabled if you are connecting this scanner to a laptop or to a PC with no keyboard. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 13: Scanning Modes, Country Codes

    * Trigger with 10 Sec. Delay This is the default option for the Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner. When this option is selected, the scanner will stop scanning when there is a successful read or no code is scanned after 10 seconds.
  • Page 14: Set Terminator/Preamble/Postamble Configuration

    The 'Preamble' and 'Postamble' options are used to add prefix and suffix characters to the bar code value. Up to 22 characters may be added for each option separately. To set a ‘Preamble’ or ‘Postamble’, you must first disable the ‘Terminator’, which is set to a default of Carriage Return.
  • Page 15: Bar Code Symbology

    Chapter 5 Code 39 Code 39 is variable length and is the most frequently used symbology in industrial bar code systems today and is extensively used within the Department of Defense (DOD). The principal feature is to encode messages using the full alphanumeric character set.
  • Page 16 Standard Code 39 contains only 43 characters (0-9, A-Z, $, /, %, +, -, ., SPACE) and can be extended to a 128 character symbology (full ASCII) by combining one of the special characters ($, /, %, +) with a letter (A-Z) to form the characters that are not present in the standard Code 39 symbology.
  • Page 17: Code 128

    Chapter 5 Code 128 Code 128 is variable length and encodes the full 128 ASCII character set. Each character is represented by 11 modules that can be one of four bar widths. Code 128 is the most easily read code with the highest message integrity due to several separate message check routines.
  • Page 18 Code 128 is the most flexible of all the common linear symbologies. It supports alpha and numeric characters easily, has the highest number of characters per inch, and is variable length. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 19: Upc-A

    Chapter 5 UPC-A UPC-A (Universal Product Code-A) is fixed length and is the most common UPC bar code for retail product labeling. It is seen in most grocery stores across the United States. The symbology encodes a 12-digit number. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 20 The first six digits of the UPC-A bar code are assigned from the Uniform Code Council (UCC). The next five digits are assigned by the manufacturer, and the final digit is a modulo 10 check digit. The nominal height for the UPC-A bar code is one inch.
  • Page 21: Upc-E

    Chapter 5 UPC-E UPC-E (Universal Product Code-E) is fixed length and is a compressed six digit code used for marking small packages, including magazines and paperback books. UPC-E symbols are UPC-A symbols that have been zero suppressed (i.e. consecutive zeros are not included in the symbol). Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 22 The printed value of the UPC-E code is a twelve digit code. The nominal height for the UPC-E bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 23: Ean-13

    Chapter 5 EAN-13 The EAN/JAN-13 (European Article Number/Japanese Article Number) is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-A symbology, but encodes a 13th digit. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size.
  • Page 24 The EAN/JAN-13 (European Article Number/Japanese Article Number) is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-A symbology, but encodes a 13th digit. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 25: Ean-8

    Chapter 5 EAN-8 The EAN/JAN-8 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-E code, but includes two more digits for the country code. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 26 The EAN/JAN-8 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-E code, but includes two more digits for the country code. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 27: Code 93

    Chapter 5 Code 93 Code 93 encodes the full 128 ASCII character set using 9 modules arranged into 3 bars with adjacent spaces. Two of the characters are check characters. Code 93 is similar to Code 39 but encodes more characters per inch. Code 93 encodes the full 128 ASCII character set and is encoded similarly to the extended Code 39.
  • Page 28: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length, even numbered, numeric bar code. It is typically used in industrial and master carton labeling and also in the automobile industry. The symbology uses bars to represent the first digit of a pair and the interleaved (white) spaces to represent the second digit of a character pair.
  • Page 29: Codabar

    Chapter 5 Codabar Codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters A through D, T, N, *, E, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest bar code symbologies and is still used in some library applications.
  • Page 30: Codabar

    Codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters A through D, T, N, *, E, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest bar code symbologies and is still used in some library applications.
  • Page 31: Msi/Plessey

    Chapter 5 MSI Plessey MSI Plessey is a variable length numeric symbology and is primarily used in marking retail shelves. Each character consists of four bars with intervening spaces for each encoded digit, one or two symbol check digits, and a reverse start code. Note: For help in configuring these settings, consult the programming steps on page 5.
  • Page 32: Pdf417

    PDF417 is a 2D variable length symbology that can encode virtually any letter, number, or character. Each character consists of 4 bars and 4 spaces in a 17 module structure. The name of the symbol is derived from the format of the code. PDF stands for "Portable Data File"...
  • Page 33: Appendix A Bar Code Test Symbols

    Appendix A Bar Code Test Symbols Note: Make sure that the appropriate bar code symbology is configured properly and enabled before trying to scan. Use the 'Bar Code Symbologies' configuration beginning on page 14 to enable specific symbologies. Code 39* Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Codabar...
  • Page 34 Appendix A Bar Code Test Symbols UPC-A* UPC-A w/5 digit supplement UPC-A w/2 digit supplement UPC-E* UPC-E w/5 digit supplement UPC-E w/2 digit supplement *Default...
  • Page 35 Appendix A Bar Code Test Symbols EAN/JAN 13* EAN/JAN 13 w/5 digit supplement EAN/JAN 13 w/2 digit supplement *Default...
  • Page 36: Appendix A Bar Code Test Symbols

    Appendix A Bar Code Test Symbols EAN/JAN 8* EAN/JAN 8+5 w/5 digit supplement EAN/JAN 8 w/2 digit supplement PDF417 *Default...
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Chapter 5 Technical Specifications MODEL OPTICAL Scanning Width Depth of Field Scan Rate ELECTRICAL Light Source Sensor Operating Voltage Current Consumption MECHANICAL Dimensions Weight Cable ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Safety Certification WLP 4170 3.2 in (120 mil) 0 to 3 in (0 to 200 mil) 200 scans / second 660 nm red visible LED...
  • Page 38: Product Support, Warranty

    If you experience any problems with Wasp WLP 4170 CCD Scanner that you are unable to resolve, call for technical assistance at (214) 547-4100, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. Our web site is You may also contact us in writing at:...
  • Page 39: Ascii Code Table

    ASCII Code Table ASCII Preamble/Postamble Code Table Code ASCII Code ASCII Null Down Left Right PgUp PgDn Home Enter Insert Delete Ctrl+ Alt+ Space “ Code ASCII & ‘ ★ < > Code ASCII Delete...
  • Page 40 FINISH...

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