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  • Page 1 VS1200 Duet HS1250 Universal-Wedge Quick Start Programming Guide VS1200/HS1250/Duet Scanners...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the procedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of PSC Inc. Owner's of PSC Inc.'s products are hereby granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to reproduce and transmit this documentation for the purchaser's own internal business purposes.
  • Page 3 Table of Content ........... 1 NTRODUCTION ............. 2 ANUAL VERVIEW ........... 3 OW TO SE THIS ANUAL ........4 EDGE ROGRAMING VERVIEW ....... 5 CANNER ROGRAMMING VERVIEW – 1 K ....7 ECTION EYBOARD EDGE ROGRAMMING ..............8 NTRODUCTION ..........8 OMMUNICATION CABLE ............
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  • Page 5 (speaker volume/tone, UPC-A/UPC-E Checkdigits, NSD, and Label Identifier Control). For information on more programmable features consult PSC'c Advanced Programming Guide, P/N: R44-2007, available from your PSC dealer or distributor. R44-2006...

  • Page 6: Manual Overview

    INTRODUCTION MANUAL OVERVIEW This manual is divided into two sections. Each section presents one of the two programming features for your scanner – Wedge Programming, and Scanner Programming. Wedge Programming – The Wedge programming includes: • Interface selection (Keyboard or RS-232) •...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION Additional terminal programming support is available from your PSC Dealer or Distributor, or PSC Customer Support. Additional scanner features such as Symbology control, Motor/Laser Timeouts, and Label Data Editing, are available in PSC Advanced Programming Guide (R44-2007), available from your PSC Dealer or Distributor.
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION EDGE ROGRAMING VERVIEW To program your scanner with the Wedge features go to Section 1 – Wedge Programming, and follow these procedures: To enable Wedge Programming Mode, scan the START bar code on page 14. (The green LED indicator lamp will flash continuously from BRIGHT to DIM, indicating the scanner has entered the Wedge Programming Mode).
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION CANNER ROGRAMMING VERVIEW To change the features on your scanner, go to Section 2 – Scanner Programming and scan the desired bar codes, using these procedures: • Enable the Scanner Programming Mode by scanning the SWITCH bar code on page 52.
  • Page 10 (matching characters), and allows the addition of preambles and/or postambles. These features are supported in the Advanced Keyboard Wedge Programming Guide, (R44-2007), available from your PSC dealer or distributor. V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 11 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE – 1 ECTION EDGE ROGRAMMING This section provides instructions to configure your scanner using Wedge Programming. R44-2006...
  • Page 12 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE EYBOARD EDGE ROGRAMMING NTRODUCTION In Keyboard-Wedge Mode the scanner is connected between the keyboard and the computer (or termi- nal). Data is emulated by the scanner as if it was typed on the keyboard. OMMUNICATION CABLE Before Keyboard-Wedge programming can begin, a special cable must be installed between the scanner and the computer or Host Terminal.
  • Page 13 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE Label with ref. # Long branch Indicates the computer of Y cable or terminal side. Keyboard Short branch input of the Y cable PC OR Base Cables: TERMINAL VS/HS: 8-0203-01 DUET: 8-0455-01 To Scanner Keyboard Note: Your cable may differ from illustration based on your Host Terminal.
  • Page 14 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE LONING This mode can be very useful when a number of scanners have to be programmed with the same parameter values. It permits a quick duplication of a complete configuration from an operational scanner (source) to a scanner which has to be programmed (target).
  • Page 15 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE e) Read this code with the source scanner: TRANSMISSION OF CONFIGURATION Note: During a series of duplications, there is no need to turn off the source and to read the code “transmission of configuration” every time, it will automatically wait for a new enquiry from a target by reading label in step "f".
  • Page 16 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE g) Turn off the target scanner, replace it with the next target scanner and repeat steps "b" thru "f". To exit from Cloning Mode, turn the source scanner off and on. V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 END label, then the DEFAULT label on page 15 and re-attempt to configure the wedge. NOTE Scanning DEFAULT will reset any previous changes made to wedge configuration. Additional PC/Terminal I.D.s may be obtained by calling PSC Customer Support at: 1-800-547-2507 R44-2006...
  • Page 18 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE TO ENTER WEDGE PROGRAMMING MODE SCAN IN THE FOLLOWING LABEL START TO EXIT WEDGE PROGRAMMING MODE SCAN IN THE FOLLOWING LABEL V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 19 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE ETURN TO ACTORY ETTINGS Scan this label to return the scanner to wedge factory settings. At any time, the values of all the parameters can be returned to the default setting by scanning this code: Default Configuration CAUTION This code returns all wedge parameters to their default value.
  • Page 20 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE EYBOARD EDGE The default communication mode (factory settings) is PC/AT. Use the codes on these pages (16 to 21) to activate the Keyboard-Wedge Mode and select the I.D. corresponding to your computer or terminal. Keyboard-Wedge Mode Activated The following is a list of terminal settings to use when connecting to the most common terminal types:...
  • Page 21 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE EYBOARD EDGE Enter the I.D. corresponding to your computer or terminal using this bar code numeric pad. Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. R44-2006...
  • Page 22 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 23 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. R44-2006...
  • Page 24 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 25 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. R44-2006...
  • Page 26 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE Use the following pages to adjust the parameters of the keyboard-wedge communication. END OF MESSAGE CHARACTER One of the following characters can be systemati- cally emulated by the scanner as the end of message character: RETURN This is a default setting.

  • Page 27: End Of Message Character

    WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE END OF MESSAGE CHARACTER ENTER CR/LF Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. R44-2006...
  • Page 28 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE END OF MESSAGE CHARACTER FIELD ADVANCE FIELD EXIT Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 29 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE END OF MESSAGE CHARACTER TAB+ Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. R44-2006...
  • Page 30 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE END OF MESSAGE CHARACTER No Character V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 31 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE UPPER LOWER CASE OPTIONS UPPER CASE/CAPS –ENABLE This is a default setting. LOWER CASE/SMALL– ENABLE Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand. R44-2006...
  • Page 32 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE TYPES OF NUMERIC CHARACTERS This function allows the emulation of the numeric characters of the NUMERIC PAD or those located on top of the keyboard. Use this function if trouble occurs with upper/lower case keyboard modes. NUMERICS LOCATED OVER THE ALPHANUMERIC PAD This is a default setting.
  • Page 33 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE KEYBOARD WEDGE TYPES OF NUMERIC CHARACTERS NUMERIC PAD Note: If the option “numeric pad” is chosen, the numeric pad of the key- board must be also turned on (or locked) for correct operation. [NUM LOCK] R44-2006...
  • Page 34 WEDGE COMMUNICATION MODE LANK V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 35 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232 INTERFACE CONFIGURATION This following pages provides instructions to configure the wedge for RS-232 Interface communi- cations options. This interface will connect to a PC or host which supports an RS-232 port. R44-2006...
  • Page 36 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232 I NTERFACE ONFIGURATION The programming bar codes in this section pertain only to POS terminals with an RS-232 communica- tion interface. In order for the POS terminal and scanner to communicate, the scanner's configuration must match the communication settings of the POS terminal.
  • Page 37 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232 P ROTOCOLS Xon/Xoff – Software flow control. The Host System can control the data flow coming from the scanner. Xon (11hex) – host ready to receive data, Xoff (13 hex) – host is busy. ACK/NAK – Software flow control. The scanner waits for acknowledgement from the host.
  • Page 38 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232 ACTIVATION Scan this bar code to activate (enable) the RS-232 feature. RS-232 – Enable V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 39 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: B = 1200 Use this bar code to set the RS-232 baud rate to 1200. Baud Rate: 1200 RS-232: B = 2400 Use this bar code to set the RS-232 baud rate to 2400. Baud Rate: 2400 Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 40 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: B = 4800 Use this bar code to set the RS-232 baud rate to 4800. Baud Rate: 4800 RS-232: B = 9600 Use this bar code to set the RS-232 baud rate to 9600. Baud Rate: 9600 Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 41 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: B = 19200 Use this bar code to set the RS-232 baud rate to 19200. Baud Rate: 19200 RS-232: B = 38400 Use this bar code to set the RS-232 baud rate to 38400. Baud Rate: 38400 Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 42 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: P ARITY Use this bar code to set parity to Odd. Parity: Odd RS-232: P ARITY Use this bar code to set parity to Mark. Parity: Mark Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand.
  • Page 43 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: P ARITY PACE Use this label to set parity to Space. Parity: Space RS-232: P ARITY Use this label to set parity to Space. Parity: Even Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand.
  • Page 44 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: D Use this bar code to set the RS-232 data format to seven bits. Data Bits: 7 RS-232: D Use this bar code to set the RS-232 data format to eight data bits. Data Bits: 8 Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 45 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: S Use this bar code to set the number of stop bits to one. Stop Bits: 1 RS-232: S Use this bar code to set the number of stop bits to two. Stop Bits: 2 Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand.
  • Page 46 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to NONE NONE RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to SUITE (MINITEL). SUITE (MINITEL) Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 47 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to CR. RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to LF. Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 48 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to HT. RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to EOT. Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 49 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to STX...ETX. STX...ETX RS-232: E ND OF ESSAGE HARACTER Use this bar code to set the End of Message Character to CR/LF. CR/LF Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 50 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: ACK/NAK P —E ROTOCOL NABLE Scan this bar code to enable the ACK/NAK feature. ACK/NAK – Enable RS-232: ACK/NAK P —D ROTOCOL ISABLE Scan this bar code to disable the ACK/NAK feature. ACK/NAK – Disable Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand.
  • Page 51 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE RS-232: X — E ROTOCOL NABLE Use this bar code to enable Xon/ Xoff feature. Xon/Xoff – Enabled RS-232: X — D ROTOCOL ISABLE Use this bar code to disable Xon/ Xoff feature. Xon/Xoff – Disable Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming. Cover the other bar code with and opaque object, or your hand.
  • Page 52 RS-232 COMMUNICATION MODE LANK V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 53 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE SECTION – 2 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE This section provides procedures and bar code labels to configure the parameters (speaker volume/tone, UPC-A/UPC-E CheckDigit, NSD and Label Identifier Control) of your scanner. R44-2006...
  • Page 54 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE CANNER ROGRAMMING NTRODUCTION The remainder of this programming guide contains programming bar codes for programming the parameters of your scanners. ROGRAMMING Before programming your scanner: 1. Turn off power to your computer or terminal. 2. Unplug your keyboard cord from your computer or terminal and plug it into the female connector of the short branch of the Y cable.
  • Page 55 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE Turn on the computer or the terminal. Turn on the scanner or plug scanner into power supply. A power-up beep or a sequence of beeps (depending on the scanner type) will be emitted. ROGRAMMING CANNER VERVIEW To change the parameters of your scanner scan the desired bar codes using these general procedures: •...
  • Page 56 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE • When you have finished programming the desired parameters, scan the SWITCH bar code (below) a second time to Exit the Scanner Programming Mode and enter the operational mode. (The scanner will reset, emit a single power-up beep, and the LED transitions to a steady DIM condition).
  • Page 57 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE ETURN TO ACTORY ETTINGS Scan this label to return the scanner to the Factory setting. NOTE Any settings you have selected in a pre- vious programming session will be lost. Scanning this label does NOT affect Wedge Programming settings.
  • Page 58 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE DDITIONAL EATURES For information on more programmable features consult the Advance Programming Guide, PN: R44- 2007, available from your PSC dealer or distributor. V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 59 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE ROGRAMMABLE PEAKER EATURES The speaker has three programmable features: • Good Read Tone Length can be adjusted to one of three different settings. • Good read Volume can be set to one of three levels. • Speaker Tone (pitch/frequency) can be programmed to sound at one of three settings.
  • Page 60 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE PEAKER OLUME EDIUM Use this bar code to set the speaker volume to medium. 6 4 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 8 PEAKER OLUME Use this bar code to set the speaker volume to high.
  • Page 61 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE PEAKER Use this bar code to set the speaker tone to low. 6 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 PEAKER EDIUM Use this bar code to set the speaker tone to medium. 6 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 Note: Expose only the bar code intended for programming.
  • Page 62 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE PEAKER Use this bar code to set the speaker tone to high. 6 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Speaker Tone = High V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 63 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE ABEL RANSMIT ORMAT ONFIGURATION TEMS If you need to send information in addition to label data, the scanner can be configured to transmit symbology specific identifier characters (Label I.D.). Label transmit options are: • Transmit Label I.D. as Prefix (Preamble) •...
  • Page 64 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE I.D. ETTING ABEL Label identifiers consist of one or two ASCII characters that can precede or follow barcode label data as it is transmitted to the host. The host uses these characters as a means of distinguishing between symbologies.
  • Page 65 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE I.D. RANSMIT ABEL REFIX Scan this bar code to transmit the label I.D. as a prefix. 6 4 0 0 5 1 7 0 0 0 0 1 4 I.D. RANSMIT ABEL UFFIX Scan this bar code to transmit the label I.D.
  • Page 66 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE I.D. — D RANSMIT ABEL ISABLE (Don't Send) Scan this bar code to disable transmission of the label I.D. (prefix and/or suffix). 6 4 0 0 5 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 67 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE UPC O PTIONS UPC symbology options, Check Digit Transmis- sion, and Number System Digit Transmission, are contained on the following several pages. To use options available in this section: 1. Place the scanner in Programming Mode (see Programming Your Scanner at the front of this Section).
  • Page 68 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE UPC/EAN C HECK IGIT RANSMISSION The following pages contain the programming bar codes for enabling and disabling the transmission of UPC and EAN check digits. • UPC-A Check Digit Transmission • UPC-E Check Digit Transmission • EAN-8 Check Digit Transmission •...
  • Page 69 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE UPC-A C — E HECK IGIT RANSMISSION NABLE Use this bar code to enable sending the UPC-A check digit to the host. 6 4 0 0 1 8 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 UPC-A C —...
  • Page 70 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE UPC-E C — E HECK IGIT RANSMISSION NABLE Use this bar code to enable sending the UPC-E check digit to the host. 6 4 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 0 1 7 UPC-E C —...
  • Page 71 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE EAN-8 C — E HECK IGIT RANSMISSION NABLE Use this bar code to enable sending the EAN-8 check digit to the host. 6 4 0 0 1 8 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 EAN-8 C —...
  • Page 72 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE EAN-13 C — E HECK IGIT RANSMISSION NABLE Use this bar code to enable sending the EAN-13 check digit to the host. 6 4 0 0 1 8 5 0 0 0 0 1 9 EAN-13 C —...
  • Page 73 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE UPC-A N — E UMBER YSTEM IGIT RANSMISSION NABLE Use this bar code to enable sending the UPC- A Number System Digit (NSD) to the host. 6 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 UPC-A N —...
  • Page 74 SCANNER PROGRAMMING MODE UPC-E N — E UMBER YSTEM IGIT RANSMISSION NABLE Use this bar code to enable sending the UPC-E Number System Digit (NSD) to the host. 6 4 0 0 5 8 4 0 0 0 0 1 6 UPC-A N —...
  • Page 75 APPENDIX APPENDIX R44-2006...
  • Page 76 APPENDIX – E ISPLAY IRMWARE EVEL NABLE Scan the bar code below to enable Display Wedge Firmware Level. Display Firmware Enable V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 77 APPENDIX – E NIVERSAL EDGE NABLE (DUET Only) Scan the bar code below to enable Wedge Interface. Note: This label is only required for units which have been upgraded to support the Universal Wedge Interface. 6 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6 1 4 Universal Wedge Enable R44-2006...
  • Page 78 APPENDIX NOTES V S/HS/Duet Universal-Wedge Quick Start Guide...
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  • Page 80 Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telefax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Telefax: [852]-2-521-0291 Japan Australia PSC Japan K.K. PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [81] (0)3 3491 6761 Telephone: [61]0(2)9878 8999 Telefax: [81] (0)3 3491 6656 Telefax: [61]0(2)9878 8688...

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