Page 2 All brand, product and service, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners. The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement. EQUATOR LIMITED Web: http://www.metapace.com...
Page 3: Care & Maintenance
IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.
Page 4: Release Notes
RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes 1.00 May 12, 2010 Initial release...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Care & Maintenance ........................- 3 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 4 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with Metapace S-2 and the Cradle ..............2 Installing the Battery........................2 Setting up the Cradle ........................3 Charging Battery via the Cradle....................5 Inside the Package..........................
Page 6 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.3 Laser Mode........................34 1.6.4 Auto Off Mode........................34 1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................35 1.6.6 Aiming Mode........................35 1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode......................36 1.6.8 Alternate Mode.........................36 1.7 Scanning Timeout........................37 1.8 Delay between Re-read ......................38 1.9 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies..................39 1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................
Page 7 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..............74 2.6.2 Keyboard Settings......................76 2.6.3 Inter-Function Delay......................82 2.6.4 HID Character Transmit Mode..................82 2.7 USB Virtual COM via the Cradle ....................83 2.7.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ....................83 2.7.2 Inter-Function Delay......................
Page 8 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.9.1 ISBN Conversion......................119 4.9.2 ISSN Conversion......................119 4.9.3 Transmit Check Digit......................119 4.9.4 Security Level .........................120 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ......................121 4.10.1 Code ID Transmission....................121 4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................121 4.11 ISBT 128 ..........................122 4.12 MSI ............................123 4.12.1 Verify Check Digit ......................123 4.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ....................124...
Page 9 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................156 5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ..............157 5.7 Removal of Special Character ....................158 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING..................159 6.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................160 6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats....................160 6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................161 6.2 How to Configure Editing Formats ..................162...
Page 11: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Metapace S-2 scanner is specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.
Page 12: Getting Familiarized With Metapace S-2 And The Cradle
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH METAPACE S-2 AND THE CRADLE INSTALLING THE BATTERY When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the cradle.
Page 13: Setting Up The Cradle
Introduction SETTING UP THE CRADLE Capable of charging the Metapace S-2 scanner, the cradle is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the Metapace S-2 scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect...
Page 14 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Blue, Connected with the scanner solid Red, Blue, Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz) solid flashing Red, Enter Download Mode flashing Enter Setup...
Page 15: Charging Battery Via The Cradle
Introduction CHARGING BATTERY VIA THE CRADLE The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. Note: (1) It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).
Page 16: Inside The Package
Metapace S-2 scanner Charging & Communication Cradle Rechargeable Li-ion battery Product CD Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based software Metapace S-2.exe for configuration. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test Extremely low power consumption...
Page 17: Symbologies Supported
Introduction SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
Page 18 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Enter Setup...
Page 19: Quick Start
The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in this manual or via the software Metapace S-2.exe. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
Page 20 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with the cradle or a computer with ® Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.
Page 21: Enter Configuration Mode
Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.
Page 22: Default Settings
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
Page 23: Read A Setup Label
Quick Start READ A SETUP LABEL CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
Page 24 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
Page 25 Quick Start The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
Page 26 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
Page 27: List The Current Settings
Quick Start LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Page 28 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual List Page 8 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 9 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 10 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 4...
Page 29: Understanding The Barcode Scanner
Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Battery..............19 1.2 Memory..............22 1.3 LED Indicator ............25 1.4 Beeper ..............27 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............. 31 1.6 Scan Modes ..............
Page 30: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off). Power-Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to stand by at full-speed for 2 minutes before it enters low-speed mode.
Page 31 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Auto Off after 0~254 minutes (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically turns off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 195. For example, read “1” and “5” for the scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
Page 32: Memory
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range.
Page 33: Memory Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable Memory Mode *Disable Memory Mode Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
Page 34: Send Data
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3 sec 5 sec 8 sec Send Data The 512 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 32,768 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning.
Page 35: Led Indicator
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.
Page 36: Good Read Led
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.
Page 37: Beeper
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly short beep, high tone...
Page 38: Beeper Volume
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Enter Setup...
Page 39: Good Read Beep
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz * 4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...
Page 40: Low Battery Alarm
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low. No Alarm * Low Battery Alarm Enter Setup...
Page 41: Send "Nr" To Host
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...
Page 42: Scan Modes
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6 SCAN MODES Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning Always...
Page 43: Continuous Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning.
Page 44: Test Mode
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.2 TEST MODE The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing purpose. Test Mode 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down.
Page 45: Auto Power Off Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”...
Page 46: Multi-Barcode Mode
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes. The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.
Page 47: Scanning Timeout
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-Out after 0~254 seconds (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.
Page 48: Delay Between Re-Read
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –...
Page 49: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES Select the level of reading security. For example, If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event". If "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.
Page 50: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with addons only. Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to take effect.
Page 51: Auto-Sense Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE When the scanner is seated in the cradle, press the trigger so that it will automatically enter Auto-Sense mode. In Auto-Sense mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. However, it works differently from the original Laser mode. Now the scanner will be scanning as long as it is seated in the cradle, as shown below.
Page 52: Ccd Sensor Always Active
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.12 CCD SENSOR ALWAYS ACTIVE This feature is used to keep the CCD sensor always active so that the scanner can decode more efficiently. However, you may disable it in order to save battery power. *Enable Disable 1.13 NEGATIVE BARCODES...
Page 53: Effective Decoding Area
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.14 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area.
Page 54 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% Enter Setup...
Page 55: Selecting Output Interface
Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install batteries and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
Page 56: Bt Hid
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 57: Reset Connection
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface BT HID By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (French) PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (German) PCAT (Portuguese) PCAT (Italy) PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) PCAT (Swedish)
Page 58: Keyboard Settings
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Page 59 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style. Select “Lower Row”...
Page 60 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual *Normal Lower Row Upper Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard.
Page 61 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when...
Page 62 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Refer to 5.1 Letter Case. Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Enter Setup...
Page 63 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON". This setting is not supported on PDAs. Update...
Page 64: Inter-Function Delay
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Page 65: Bt Spp Slave
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE This is SPP Slave Mode. Activate BT SPP, Slave Mode 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero.
Page 66: Ack/Nak Timeout
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
Page 67: Bt Spp Master
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 BT SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection”...
Page 68 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Prefix “0X” to target MAC address Note: Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “MAC ID” label within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” label, you may have the scanner read the setup label below and then the “Hexadecimal...
Page 69: Inter-Function Delay
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Page 70: Ack/Nak Timeout
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.3.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
Page 71: Keyboard Wedge Via The Cradle
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA THE CRADLE The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via the cradle to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.
Page 72: Keyboard Settings
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Keyboard Wedge via the Cradle By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported when using the cradle with the keyboard wedge cable provided — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type...
Page 73 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
Page 74 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard. Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
Page 75 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Normal Capital Lock Shift Lock Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive"...
Page 76 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Page 77 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 78: Inter-Character Delay
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Enable *Disable 2.4.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Page 79: Via The Cradle
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 RS-232 VIA THE CRADLE Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer.
Page 80: Data Bits
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 9600 bps 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.5.3 DATA BITS * 8 bits 7 bits 2.5.4 PARITY *No Parity Enter Setup...
Page 81: Stop Bit
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Even 2.5.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits * 1 stop bit 2.5.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on.
Page 82: Inter-Character Delay
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Scanner Ready Data Ready Invert Data Ready 2.5.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted.
Page 83: Ack/Nak Timeout
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 1) Read this label above to specify the inter-function delay. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 195 for the desired inter-function delay (millisecond). 3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting. 2.5.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data.
Page 84: Usb Hid Via The Cradle
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6 USB HID VIA THE CRADLE For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 85 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface USB HID via the Cradle By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (French) PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (German) PCAT (Portuguese) PCAT (Italy) PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
Page 86: Keyboard Settings
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Page 87 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style. Select “Lower Row”...
Page 88 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual *Normal Lower Row Upper Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard.
Page 89 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when...
Page 90 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Refer to 5.1 Letter Case. *Case-sensitive Ignore Case Enter Setup...
Page 91 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 92: Inter-Function Delay
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Page 93: Usb Virtual Com Via The Cradle
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.7 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA THE CRADLE Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 94: Ack/Nak Timeout
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.7.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times.
Page 95: Setting Up A Wpan Connection
Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The Metapace S-2 scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly ® via the cradle, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.
Page 96: Connecting Via The Cradle
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Connecting via the Cradle ........... 86 ® 3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth Dongle ........ 89 3.1 CONNECTING VIA THE CRADLE Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to PC. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time.
Page 97: Change Interface
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of the cradle, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to the cradle, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.
Page 98: Configure Related Settings
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3.1.3 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Enter Setup...
Page 99: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection ® via a generic Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode. 2) Have the scanner read the desired interface label –...
Page 100: Configure Related Settings
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with ®...
Page 101 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
Page 102 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Entering preset PIN code… 1. Read the “Use preset PIN” label to enable authentication with a preset PIN. Use preset PIN 2. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
Page 103: Connect To Dongle
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ® ®...
Page 104 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4. Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer.
Page 105 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner. Select the target scanner.
Page 106 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. 9. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Enter Setup...
Page 107 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 10. Click [Finish]. Bluetooth SPP Only Update...
Page 108 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 11. Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,...
Page 109 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 12. Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or Notepad.exe if using BT HID. The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.
Page 110 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Enter Setup...
Page 111: Changing Symbology Settings
Chapter 4 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..............102 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........104 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........107 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..........110 4.5 Code 39 ..............113 4.6 Code 93 ..............115 4.7 Code 128..............115...
Page 112: Codabar
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 4.1.1 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs – * abcd/abcd abcd/tn*e ABCD/ABCD ABCD/TN*E Enter Setup...
Page 113: Start/Stop Transmission
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.3 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.
Page 114: Code 25 - Industrial 25
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Industrial 25 Disable Industrial 25 4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 115: Verify Check Digit
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Industrial 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit...
Page 116: Code Length Qualification
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Page 117: Code 25 - Interleaved 25
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Interleaved 25 Disable Interleaved 25 4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 118: Verify Check Digit
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.3.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 119: Code Length Qualification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Page 120: Code 25 - Matrix 25
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable Matrix 25 *Disable Matrix 25 4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 121: Verify Check Digit
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Matrix 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit...
Page 122: Code Length Qualification
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Page 123: Code 39
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify check digit.
Page 124: Transmit Check Digit
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Page 125: Code 93
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 4.7 CODE 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Update...
Page 126: Ean-8
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 (No Addon) Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 127: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read EAN-8 barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...
Page 128: 118
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.9 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 (No Addon) Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 129: Isbn Conversion
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 4.9.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT...
Page 130: Security Level
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.9.4 SECURITY LEVEL Select the security level for reading EAN-13 barcodes. Normal *High Enter Setup...
Page 131: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable GS1-128 *Disable GS1-128 4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the Code ID (" ") in the data being transmitted. Transmit GS1-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the control character to human FNC1...
Page 132: Isbt 128
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Note: GS1-128 barcodes start with the control character to distinguish themselves FNC1 from other uses of Code 128. is also used to separate data fields in the FNC1 GS1-128 barcodes. 4.11 ISBT 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
Page 133: Msi
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12 MSI Enable MSI *Disable MSI 4.12.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 &...
Page 134: Transmit Check Digit
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.12.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Last Digit Not Transmitted Both Digits Transmitted Both Digits Not Transmitted Enter Setup...
Page 135: Code Length Qualification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length"...
Page 136: French Pharmacode
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable French Pharmacode *Disable French Pharmacode 4.13.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...
Page 137: Italian Pharmacode
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable Italian Pharmacode *Disable Italian Pharmacode 4.14.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Italian Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...
Page 138: Plessey
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.15 PLESSEY Enable Plessey *Disable Plessey 4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 4.15.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the two check digits in the data being transmitted.
Page 139: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) 4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION Select a desired Code ID to use – GS1 DataBar Code ID " ” or GS1-128 Code ID " ". “]C1” “]e0” (Default) 4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 &...
Page 140: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Application ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Application ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 141: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit 4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited *Disable RSS Limited Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Page 142: Check Digit
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Application ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Application ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 143: Telepen
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Telepen 4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Original Telepen (Numeric) * AIM Telepen...
Page 144: Upc-A
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.18 UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A (No Addon) Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 145: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert...
Page 146: Upc-E
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.19 UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E (No Addon) Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 147: System Number Selection
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1 * System Number 0 Only Warning:...
Page 148: System Number Transmission
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Page 149: Defining Output Format
Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID Length Code...
Page 150: Character Substitution
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).
Page 151: Select A Set For Character Substitution
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the label above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” label to configure the first set of character substitution.
Page 152: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply” label for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
Page 153 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon)
Page 154 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply...
Page 155 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2...
Page 156 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5...
Page 157: Prefix/Suffix Code
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and will have the string appear front...
Page 158: Code Id
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can select one and make necessary changes on it.
Page 159: Change Code Id
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format UPC-A Plessey Telepen Apply Code ID Set 1 Apply Code ID Set 2 Apply Code ID Set 3 Apply Code ID Set 4 Apply Code ID Set 5 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value”...
Page 160 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Configure Code ID for Codabar Configure Code ID for Code 39 Configure Code ID for Code 93 Configure Code ID for Code 128 Configure Code ID for ISBT 128 Configure Code ID for EAN-8 Configure Code ID for...
Page 161: Clear Code Id Settings
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID Settings...
Page 162: Length Code
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.5 LENGTH CODE A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology. Length Code for Codabar...
Page 163 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for EAN-8 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for EAN-13 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Italian Pharmacode *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25...
Page 164 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Length Code for MSI *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for Plessey Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Telepen Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E...
Page 165: Multi-Barcode Editor
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. Note: The Multi-Barcode Editor has nothing to do with Multi-Barcode Mode.
Page 166: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 196 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
Page 167: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.
Page 168: Removal Of Special Character
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345”...
Page 169: Applying Formats For Data Editing
Chapter 6 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.
Page 170: Activating Editing Formats
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.
Page 171: Exclusive Data Editing
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 4 Enable Format 4 *Disable Format 4 Editing Format 5 Enable Format 5 *Disable Format 5 6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats.
Page 172: How To Configure Editing Formats
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...
Page 173: Select Format To Configure
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.
Page 174: Restore Default Format
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below. Editing format Defaults Applicable Code Type Data Length 0 (No qualification.)
Page 175: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. 6.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
Page 176 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2 Do Not Apply...
Page 177 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for French Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Interleaved 25...
Page 178 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for Plessey Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 Do Not Apply *Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 5...
Page 179: Data Length
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 6.3.2 DATA LENGTH The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing. You may specify a value from 0 to 254.
Page 180: Matching String & Location
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data.
Page 181: Configuring Format - Define Data Field
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 START POSITION Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail 6.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT...
Page 182: Total Number Of Fields
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.4.3 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically.
Page 183: Field Settings
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.4 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
Page 184 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Field 2 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 196 for the desired character string.
Page 185 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 3 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 196 for the desired character string. 3.
Page 186 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Field 4 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 196 for the desired character string.
Page 187 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 5 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 196 for the desired character string. 3.
Page 188 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. 1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time.
Page 189: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well.
Page 190 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3) Read the “End” label to complete this setting. End Programming Format...
Page 191: Programming Examples
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode. 2.
Page 192: Example Ii
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.6.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1 character to the 6 character is the date code. From the 7 character to the dash ‘-’...
Page 193: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics Metapace S-2 Scan Engine Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with the cradle Serial Port Profile (BT SPP)
Page 194 ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge Programming Support Configuration via Setup Labels Use setup labels or host serial commands. ® Software Windows -based software Metapace S-2.exe Accessories (√ means “supported”) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery √ Charging & Communication √...
Page 195: Host Serial Commands
Appendix I HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SCANNER SERIAL COMMANDS Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn <CR> Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings. List Page 3 Serial Command “0x23”...
Page 196: Example
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose To disable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose To enable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d”...
Page 197: Cradle Serial Commands
Appendix I Host Serial Commands CRADLE SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure the cradle by having a connected scanner read cradle-related setup labels. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between the cradle and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from the cradle to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to the Cradle for the target scanner to connect to the cradle.
Page 198 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Config<CR> Purpose To configure the cradle. Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one. DefaultSetting<CR> Purpose To restore the default settings. Remarks SingleConnection<CR>...
Page 199 Appendix I Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one cradle to PC via USB. Remarks Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Remarks GetID<CR> Purpose To get MAC ID. Remarks Download<CR>...
Page 200: Example
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup labels for configuring the cradle, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the cradle via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or HID.
Page 201: Keyboard Wedge Table
Appendix II KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE " Home Down & Left Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Update...
Page 202: Key Type & Status
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. *Normal Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Page 203: Example
Appendix II Keyboard Wedge Table EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: 1. Read the “Configure Prefix” label. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 196 for “2” and “1”. 3.
Page 204 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Enter Setup...
Page 205: Numeral Systems
Appendix III NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...
Page 206: Hexadecimal System
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...
Page 207: Ascii Table
Appendix III Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
Page 208: Entering Pin Code For Authentication
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the label below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use preset PIN 2) Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
Page 209: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin
Appendix III Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the label below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or use a random PIN for authentication. *No PIN or use random PIN Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
Page 210 Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Reject Random PIN Request When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN request by having the scanner read the “Validate” label. Enter Setup...

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