TABLE OF CONTENTS Code options (continued) Introduction..........U1 3.3.19.Options for Codablock F.....U47 3.3.20.Options for DataMatrix......U47 Defaults............U3 3.3.21.Options for Aztec........U49 3.3.21.Options for Chinese Sensible code..U65 3.3.22.Options for QR Code......U51 Code options......... U5 3.3.23.Options for Micro QR Code....U51 3.3.24.Options for Maxicode......U52 3.1. Setting of readable codes....U6 3.3.25.Options for PDF417......U53 3.1.1.
1. INTRODUCTION This menu book is intended for setting up your bar code reader to optimize its performance for your particular application. When the required options have been configured, they remain in the reader, even after power down. The reader can be returned to factory default by reading the default label.
• 5: Configuring via the menu book Use chapter 5 to select the read options to your To configure the required options proceed as preference. These options affect the read follows: mode, read time, trigger and redundancy. • scan the SET label •...
2. DEFAULTS This option allows you to undo all previously configured options and bring the reader's configuration back to factory default settings. These factory default settings are printed in bold. Note that differences may occur depending on the type of interface as will be mentioned in the text.
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Note: 3. CODE OPTIONS The menubook categorizes the barcodes as The menu options in this chapter are intended groups of different symbologies with their to adjust the decoding settings of the reader: translations and sometimes with relations to • which bar code types can be read other family names.
3.1. Setting of readable codes These options do not affect the reading of the Example 2: If you want to read one of the special bar codes menu labels. The required bar code types can be selected by enabling a single readable code that is a variation of the readable code, read only and enabling readable codes.
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3.1.1. Enabling a single read. code _ZZ_ _A0_ All codes excl. add-on _J0_ Only all UPC and EAN codes _J1_ UPC only _J2_ UPC + 2 only _J3_ UPC + 5 only _J4_ EAN only _J5_ EAN + 2 only _J6_ EAN + 5 only _A2_...
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_ZZ_ _RA_ S-Code only _AB_ Matrix 2of5 only _JE_ Chinese Post Matrix 2of5 only _JL_ Korean Postal Authority code only _D5H_ Intelligent Mail Barcode only _D6C_ POSTNET only _A4_ IATA only _A7_ MSI/Plessey only _A9_ Telepen only _A1_ UK/Plessey only _A6_ Code 128 only _A5_...
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_ZZ_ _J9_ GS1 DataBar only _JJ_ GS1 DataBar Limited only _JK_ GS1 DataBar Expanded only _D4R_ Codablock F only _BG2_ DataMatrix ECC000 - 140 only _BC0_ DataMatrix ECC200 only _BC5_ Aztec only _BF4_ Aztec runes only _D4K_ Chinese Sensible code only _BC1_ QR Code only...
_ZZ_ _BC4_ MicroPDF417 only _BCA_ Enable all 1D codes only _BCB_ Enable all 2D codes only _ZZ_ 3.1.2. Enabling of readable codes With this option you can set the reader to read a number of bar code types or simply enable additional bar code types.
_ZZ_ _BCM_ Enable all 1D codes _BCN_ Enable all 2D codes _B0_ Disable all _ZZ_ 3.2. Setting of number of characters If you are going to read bar codes of known Fixed length ON all codes. length, it is recommended to set the reader for This option enables the fixed length checking.
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It is possible to configure a fixed length or a Fixed length ON for selected codes: minimum and a maximum length for selected This option enables fixed length checking for symbologies by reading the respective option different bar code types and will only affects the followed by a barcode label with the required bar code types read.
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Minimum length for selected codes: Maximum length for selected codes: This option modifies the default minimum This option enables the maximum length length table. The number of minimum lengths checking. The number of maximum lengths which can be configured is reader dependent. which can be configured is reader dependent.
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3.2. Setting of number of characters _ZZ_ _H0_ Fixed length OFF all codes _H1_ Fixed length ON all codes _HK_ Fixed length ON for selected codes _HL_ Minimum length for selected codes _HM_ Maximum length for selected codes _ZZ_...
3.3. Setting code specific options Code specific options may be configured Not transmit CD: This option disables the transmission of the affecting: check digit. If the check digit calculation is • enabling and disabling code variants and disabled, the reader can not differentiate translations, such as EAN-128, as were listed between a (valid) check digit and a data in the relations table for setting of readable...
3.3.1. Options for UPC-A The UPC-A symbology is a fixed length Fig. 3.12. Options for UPC-A symbology encoding 11 data digits, a check digit and non printable start/stop characters. UPC-A The following characters are supported: leading data check • the digits 0 up to 9 zero (11 digits) digit...
3.3.2. Options for UPC-E The UPC-E symbology is a fixed length symbology encoding 6 data digits, a check digit Fig. 3.14. Options for UPC-E and non printable start/stop characters. The following characters are supported: UPC-E • the digits 0 upto 9 leading digit data check...
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3.3.2. Options for UPC-E _ZZ_ _E7_ UPC-E, No leading digit, transmit CD _E9_ UPC-E, No leading digit, not transmit CD _E6_ UPC-E, Leading digit, transmit CD _E8_ UPC-E, Leading digit, not transmit CD _6Q_ Transmit UPC-E as is _6P_ Transmit UPC-E as UPC- _ZZ_...
3.3.3. Options for EAN-13 and EAN-8 EAN-13: The EAN-13 symbology is a fixed length Fig. 3.16. Options for EAN-13 and EAN-8 symbology encoding 12 data digits, a check digit and non printable start/stop characters. EAN-13 The following characters are supported: data check •...
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3.3.3. Options for EAN-13 and EAN-8 _ZZ_ _6J_ EAN-13 not transmit CD _6K_ EAN-13 transmit CD _6H_ EAN-8 not transmit CD _6I_ EAN-8 transmit CD _IB_ Disable ISBN translation _IA_ Enable ISBN translation _IK_ Enable ISBN if possible _HN_ Disable ISSN translation _HO_ Enable ISSN translation...
3.3.4. Options for Code 39 and It. Pharm. Code 39: Italian Pharmaceutical only: Code 39 is a variable length symbology with an In this mode the decoded data characters are optional check digit and printable start/stop translated to the Italian Pharmaceutical format. characters.
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Fig. 3.21. Options for Code 39 and It.Pharm. Fig. 3.20. Options for Code 39 and It.Pharm. Italian Pharmaceutical Code 39 data start leading check stop start data check stop (8 digits) char. digit char. char. (0 or more char.) digit char.
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_ZZ_ _D8_ Not transmit CD _D9_ Transmit CD _D1_ Not transmit ST/SP _D0_ Transmit ST/SP _DA_ Not transm. ld. A for It. Pharm.Code _DB_ Transmit leading A for It. Pharm.Code _8D_ Minimum 3 digits _8E_ Minimum 1 digit _+M_ Disable concatenation _+L_ Enable concatenation _ZZ_...
3.3.5. Options for Codabar Codabar (NW7): Codabar (NW7) is a variable length symbology Fig. 3.23. Options for Codabar with an optional check digit and printable start/ stop characters. The next characters are Codabar supported: start data check stop • the digits 0 upto 9 char.
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Space insertion: This option inserts spaces in position 2, 7, 13, Fig. 3.26. Options for Codabar of the data string for use in library systems. Codabar Start and Stop ST/SP translation: This option enables the translation and Not transmit ST/SP transmission of the start and stop characters.
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3.3.5. Options for Codabar _ZZ_ _HA_ Enable only Codabar normal mode _H4_ Enable only ABC code _H5_ Enable only CX code _H3_ Enable Codabar, ABC and CX _H7_ Not check CD _H6_ Check CD _H9_ Not transmit CD _H8_ Transmit CD _HE_ Disable space insertion _HD_...
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_ZZ_ _F1_ ST/SP: ABCD/TN*E _F2_ ST/SP: abcd/tn*e ST/SP: _HJ_ <DC1><DC2><DC3><DC4>/ <DC1><DC2><DC3><DC4> _HC_ Minimum data one character _HB_ Minimum data three characters _HF_ Minimum data five characters _HI_ Disable intercharacter gap check _HH_ Enable intercharacter gap check _ZZ_...
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3.3.6. Options for 2of5 and S-Code Code 2of5: Options for code 2of5: Code 2of5 is a variable length symbology with • disable transmission of the check digit an optional check digit and non printable start • enable check digit check and stop characters.
3.3.6. Options for 2of5 and S-Code _ZZ_ _E1_ Not transmit CD _E0_ Transmit CD _G0_ Not check CD _G1_ Check CD _GE_ Minimum data one character _GF_ Minimum data three character _GI_ Minimum data five character _GK_ Disable space check for Industrial 2of5 _GJ_ Enable space check for...
3.3.7. Options for IATA Check digit calculation: The IATA code is a variable length symbology If the check digit calculation is required, then with an optional check digit and non printable the appropriate calculation method must be start/stop characters. The following characters selected.
3.3.8. Options for MSI/Plessey MSI Plessey is a variable length symbology with one or two optional check digit calculations CD1 and CD2 and non printable start/stop Fig. 3.29. Options for MSI/Plessey characters. The following characters are supported: MSI/Plessey • the digits 0 up to 9 data (1 upto 13 digits) The checksum is calculated as the sum modulo...
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3.3.8. Options for MSI/Plessey _ZZ_ _4A_ Not check CD _4B_ Check 1 CD = MOD 10 _4C_ Check 2 CD's = MOD 10/ MOD 10 _4D_ Check 2 CD's = MOD 10/ MOD 11 _4R_ Check 2 CD's = MOD 11/ MOD 10 _4G_ Not transmit CD...
3.3.9. Options for Telepen Telepen is a variable length symbology with a check digit and non printable start/stop Fig. 3.30. Options for Telepen characters. The following characters are supported: Telepen • in numeric mode, the digits 00 upto 99 • in full ASCII mode, all 128 ASCII characters data check (1 upto 32 characters)
3.3.10. Options for UK/Plessey Space insertion: UK Plessey is a variable length symbology with This option inserts spaces in position 2, 5, 11, a mandatory checksum and non printable start/ 14 of the data string for use in library systems. stop characters.
3.3.11. Options for Code 128 and GS1-128 Code 128: FNC2 Concatenation: Code 128 is a variable length symbology with a If a Code 128 bar code contains a leading mandatory check digit and non printable start/ FNC2 character, the data is stored into the stop characters.
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3.3.11. Options for Code 128 and GS1-128 _ZZ_ _OF_ Disable GS1-128 _JF_ Enable GS1-128 only _OG_ Enable GS1-128 if possible _MP_ Disable concatenation _MO_ Enable concatenation _ZZ_...
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3.3.12. Options for Code 93 Code 93 is a variable length symbology with 2 mandatory check digits and non printable start/ Fig. 3.34. Options for Code 93 stop characters. The following characters are supported: Code 93 • the digits 0 upto 9 data check check...
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3.3.12. Options for Code 93 _ZZ_ _9Q_ Not check CD _AC_ Check CD _DZ_ Not transmit CD _DY_ Transmit CD _+W_ Disable concatenation _+V_ Enable concatenation _ZZ_...
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3.3.13. Options for Code 11 Options for Code 11: Code 11 is a variable length symbology with 1 • disable check digit(s) or 2 optional check digits and non printable • automatic checking for 1 or 2 check digits start/stop characters. If the data is 10 or less depending of the number of data characters characters, one check digit is used.
3.3.14. Options for Korean Postal Authority code Transmit dash: Korean Postal Authority code is a fixed length The dash character '-' ( hex 2D ) is printed numeric symbology with a mandatory check between the 3rd and 4th digit digit. The check digit is not transmitted. For string format see figure 3.36.
3.3.15. Options for Intelligent Mail Barcode 3.3.16. Options for POSTNET Intelligent Mail Barcode is a symbology in four POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding different states. It is formerly known as Technique) is a height modulated symbology OneCode and is a variant of the 4-State with a number of fixed lengths.
3.3.17. Options for GS1 Databar The next GS1 Databar versions are supported. • Omnidirectional/Truncated/Stacked (refer to GS1 Databar) GS1 Databar is formerly known as RSS familiy • Limited (refer to GS1 Databar Limited) including the RSS-14 group. Support for GS1 •...
3.3.18. Options for Composite Codes CC-A is a modified MicroPDF417 version. CC-B is standard MicroPDF417. Fig. 3.41. Options for Composite Codes CC-C is standard PDF417. Composite A Maximum data capacity: • CC-A: 56 characters 1D data composite data (1 upto 73 characters) (1 upto 56 characters) •...
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3.3.18. Options for Composite Codes _ZZ_ _RQ_ Not ignore composite link flag _RP_ Ignore composite link flag _BHF_ Disable Composite on GS1-Databar _BHE_ Enable Composite on GS1-Databar As a single component, _BL0_ only 1D component is allowed As a single component, _BL1_ only 2D component is allowed...
3.3.19. Options for Codablock F 3.3.20. Options for DataMatrix Codablock-F is variable size multi row (stacked) Data Matrix is a variable size matrix symbology symbology based on Code 128. All features of with selectable error correction levels. Code 128 do apply for Codablock F. Maximum data capacity (ECC200): Maximum data capacity: •...
3.3.21. Options for Aztec Aztec code is a variable size matrix symbology Options for DataMatrix: with selectable error correction levels. • Structured append time out: see chapter Read options Maximum data capacity: Standard Aztec: • alphanumeric: 3067 characters Fig. 3.46. Options for DataMatrix •...
3.3.22. Options for Chinese Sensible code Chinese Sensible code is a matrix symbology Encodable characters: with selectable error correction levels. The • numerical values 0-9 code allows 84 variable sized versions. • ASCII value 0 - 127 ( ISO 646 ) •...
3.3.23. Options for QR Code Options for QR code: QR code is a variable size matrix symbology • structured append time out: see read mode with selectable error correction levels. options • no further options supported Maximum data capacity: Model 1: •...
3.3.24. Options for Micro QR Code 3.3.25. Options for Maxicode Micro QR code is a compact version for the Maxicode is a fixed size matrix symbology with regular QR Code. selectable error correction levels. Maximum data capacity: Maximum data capacity: Model 1: •...
3.3.26. Options for PDF417 3.3.27. Options for MicroPDF417 PDF417 is variable size multi row (stacked) MicroPDF417 is variable size multi row symbology with selectable error correction (stacked) symbology with fixed error correction levels. levels. Maximum data capacity: Maximum data capacity: •...
4. STRING OPTIONS This chapter describes the alterations which can be made to the format of the transmitted data string. The bar code data has the format as described in chapter ‘Code Options’. Set prefix and suffix • transmission of a preamble (common prefix) •...
4.2. Set prefix and suffix If the direct input keyboard key <return> from A prefix and suffix of maximum 4 direct input this chapter is selected then the result is a entries each may be included in front and at the <carriage return>...
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In case the modifier is an asterix (*), the value Fig. 4.04. Set prefix and suffix depends on the options of the symbology or on OPTICON Code identifiers the configured Code options. For details refer to their own respective modifier tables. See UPC-A figures 4.06 up to 4.17.
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Fig. 4.05. Set prefix and suffix Fig. 4.06. Modifiers for Code 39 AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers for : AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers ]AIM-ID Code options ]AIM-ID Symbology *(Modifier table) Normal Code 39 (D5) UPC-A Not check CD (C1) UPC-A +2 Transmit CD (D9) UPC-A +5 Normal Code 39 (D5) UPC-E...
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Fig. 4.07. Modifiers for Codabar Fig. 4.09. Modifiers for IATA AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers for : AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers for : Code options Code options ]AIM-ID ]AIM-ID Codabar normal mode (HA) Not check CD (4H) Not check CD (H7) Transmit CD (4L) Transmit CD (H8) Check FC and SN only (4I) Codabar ABC (H3 or H4)
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Fig. 4.12. Modifiers for Code 11 Fig. 4.15. Modifiers for Aztec H* / X0 AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers for : AIM/ISO15424 Code identifiers for : Code options ]AIM-ID Data structure ]AIM-ID Check 1 CD (BLG) No structure / other or Check auto 1 or 2 CDs (BLI) FNC1 preceeding 1st message character (length <...
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KBD Wedge Character Table Type Type 2 Type Type Insert Delete “ Home Down & Left ‘ Backspace Right PageUp < Enter PageDown > Right ALT Enter key on Num keypad Note 1:If scan the following barcode the output data pleaser refer to type 1 (in blue) Type 1 Note 2:...
5.1. Read mode options The following read modes are available: Single read: When a bar code has been decoded, the reader will be turned OFF. The reader must be triggered again to read another label. This option and 'Disable trigger' can not be programmed at the same time.
5.1.1. Multiple read reset time This option can be used in conjunction with duration of each frame is variable, and is multiple read mode. dependent of the captured image. See figure • for Laser and CCD readers, it sets the time 5.01.
5.1.2. Quiet zone options With this option the reader can decode bar codes that have smaller start and/or end margins than specified for the symbology. Be careful when using this option. It may increase the possibility of partial reads and ghost reads. Do not use smaller margin checks then necessary.
5.3. Redundancy This is the number of times that a label must be correctly decoded before it is transmitted. Selecting a higher redundancy count makes reading slower, but it reduces the probability of reading errors, especially when labels of poor definition are used.
5.4. Positive and negative bar codes Usually bar codes are printed black on white, but sometimes white on black. These labels are called positive and negative respectively. In case the 'negative bar codes' option has been selected, positive labels may not be decoded anymore or with difficulty.
5.5. Floodlight and aiming options The floodlight and aiming options affect the If an aiming light is available, the bar code light source that illuminates the area of the bar reader can generate an aiming pattern to help code symbol. the user to target at the bar code symbol.
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Example C.07. Example C.08. IATA MSI/Plessey (with MOD 10 Checksum) 1234567890 02468 encoded data: 024687 Example C.09. Example C.10. UK/Plessey Telepen Telepen numeric (Telepen ASCII) 02468 encoded data: 02468F8 57748174857483 Telepen ASCII data: Telepen Example C.11. Code 128 and GS1-128 Code 128 EAN-128 ]C12143658709...
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Example C.15. Example C.16. POSTNET Intelligent Mail Barcode 2132035356 12 001 987654 321600500 21320 0035 encoded data: 21320-3535 Example C.17. Example C.18. Composite Codes GS1 Databar Composite GS1 Databar Component A 0165473728281919 encoded data: 65473728281919 encoded RSS-14 data: 01234567891231 encoded CC-A data: CC-A : up to 56 characters GS1 Databar stacked default data:...
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Example C.19. Example C.20. (ECC200) Codablock F DataMatrix Codablock F sample bar code DataMatrix sample bar code. Example C.21. (Aztec) (Aztec Runes) Aztec encoded data: Aztec sample bar code. Example C.23. Example C.22. Chinese Sensible code QR Code (Model 2) QR Code sample bar code.
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Example C.25. Example C.26. PDF417 MicroPDF417 MicroPDF417 sample bar code. PDF417 sample bar code.
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This card belongs to the universal menu book You can take out this card and pull out the window. The window spares out one bar code while masking all the other.
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