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  • Page 1 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Product Reference Guide

    MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 72E-171320-01 Revision A June 2013...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original guide are listed below: Change Date Description Rev. A 6/2013 Initial Release...
  • Page 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ............................ii Revision History ..........................iii About This Guide Introduction ............................. xi Configurations..........................xi Chapter Descriptions ........................xi Notational Conventions........................xii Related Documents ........................xiii Recommended Services Information....................xiii Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ............................ 1-1 Interfaces ............................
  • Page 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options Introduction ............................ 4-1 Phantom Scan Session ......................... 4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples ...................... 4-2 Errors While Scanning ........................4-2 User Preferences Parameter Defaults ................... 4-2 User Preferences ........................... 4-4 Set Default Parameter ......................4-4 Parameter Bar Code Scanning ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Bookland ISBN Format ......................5-12 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals ................... 5-13 User-Programmable Supplementals ..................5-16 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy ................5-16 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format ................5-17 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ....................5-18 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ....................5-18 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit ....................
  • Page 10 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 ....................5-48 Codabar (NW - 7) .......................... 5-50 Enable/Disable Codabar ......................5-50 Set Lengths for Codabar ......................5-50 CLSI Editing ..........................5-52 NOTIS Editing .......................... 5-52 Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection ..........5-53 MSI ..............................
  • Page 11 Chapter 8: Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner Introduction ............................ 8-1 Installing the MX101 on the Customer’s Right Side of the Tower Cover ........8-2 Installing the MX101 on the Customer’s Left Side of the Tower Cover ......... 8-7 Affixing the MX101 Identification Label to the MP6000 ..............8-9 Chapter 9: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Signal Descriptions Introduction ............................
  • Page 12 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters Appendix B: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers ......................... B-1 AIM Code Identifiers ........................B-3 Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ............................C-1 UPC/EAN ............................C-1 UPC-A, 100% ........................... C-1 EAN-13, 100% ......................... C-2 Code 128 ............................

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction The MX101 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the MX101 digital scanner. Configurations MX101-SR00004ZZWR- Customer Side Scanner Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information about the scanner’s features, and setting up, installing, and...

  • Page 14: Notational Conventions

    MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE • Chapter 9, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Signal Descriptions provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). • Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous defaults.

  • Page 15: Related Documents

    Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by the Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center, you may need to...
  • Page 16 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Introduction The MX101 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning with an advanced feature set in a compact design. The digital scanner was designed to integrate seamlessly into the MP6000 multi-plane imaging scanner, and is optimized for scanning customer cell phones and loyalty cards.

  • Page 18: Interfaces

    1 - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Interfaces The MX101 digital scanner connects to the MP6000 via a single USB cable, and defaults to the SNAPI interface type. Unpacking Remove the scanner, rear cover, and USB cable from the packing and inspect for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center.

  • Page 19: Features

    Getting Started 1 - 3 Features The MX101 is integrated into the multi-plane imaging scanner tower on either the left or right side. The multi-plane imaging scanner requires a custom tower cover replacement. The scanner has the following features: •...

  • Page 20: Installing And Configuring The Digital Scanner

    5, Imaging Preferences, and Chapter 5, Symbologies for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. Chapter 8, Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner for instructions to install: • the MX101 into the MP6000 multi-plane imaging scanner. •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Data Capture

    CHAPTER 2 DATA CAPTURE Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in capturing bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode range information.

  • Page 22: Beeper And Decode Led Signals

    2 - 2 MX101 Product Reference Guide Beeper and Decode LED Signals The digital scanner has a visual green LED indicator and issues different beep sequences, and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner.

  • Page 23: Scanning

    Data Capture 2 - 3 Scanning For standard operation, the scanner automatically decodes bar codes that are presented in its field of view. Scanning Figure 2-1 Decode Ranges Decode Ranges Table 2-2 Typical Working Ranges Symbol (from side of MP6000) Specification Near UPCA...
  • Page 24 2 - 4 MX101 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Usb Interface

    CHAPTER 3 USB INTERFACE Introduction The scanner connects directly to a USB port on the MP6000. No additional power supply is required. Throughout this guide, the asterisks ( ) indicate the default values. Indicates Default Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface Feature/Option...

  • Page 26: Usb Host Parameter

    MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE USB Host Parameter When the MX101 connects to the MP6000, the MP6000 manages the device using the best fit host type to maximize communication between the two devices. Host types should not change. The default host type is SNAPI with Imaging.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options

    CHAPTER 4 USER PREFERENCES & MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard...

  • Page 28: Scanning Sequence Examples

    4 - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-8.
  • Page 29 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 3 User Preferences Default Table Table 4-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Range Restrict F1h 75h Disable 4-14 Presentation Mode Field of View F1h 61h Medium Field of View 4-15 Fuzzy 1D Processing F1h 02h Enable 4-16...

  • Page 30: User Preferences

    4 - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE User Preferences Set Default Parameter You can reset the scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.

  • Page 31: Parameter Bar Code Scanning

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 5 Parameter Bar Code Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning.

  • Page 32: Lock/Unlock Parameter Scanning

    4 - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Lock/Unlock Parameter Scanning Lock: Parameter # F2h 22h Unlock: Parameter # F2h 23h This feature locks parameter settings with a 4-digit code to prevent the user from changing parameter values by scanning parameter bar codes. This provides an added level of security not offered via Disable Parameter Scanning.

  • Page 33: Beep After Good Decode

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 7 Beep After Good Decode Parameter # 38h Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner issues a beep signal after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, beeper signals still occur during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions.

  • Page 34: Beeper Tone

    4 - 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency (02h) Medium Frequency (Optimum Setting) (01h) High Frequency...

  • Page 35: Beeper Volume

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 9 Beeper Volume Parameter # 8Ch To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (02h) Medium Volume (01h) High Volume (00h)

  • Page 36: Beeper Duration

    4 - 10 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Beeper Duration Parameter # F1h 74h To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes. Short (00h) Medium (01h) Long (02h) Suppress Power-up Beeps Parameter # F1h D1h Select whether or not to suppress the scanner’s power-up beeps.

  • Page 37: Trigger Modes

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 11 Trigger Modes Parameter # 8Ah • Presentation Mode - When the scanner detects an object in its field of view, it triggers and attempt to decode. The range of object detection does not vary under normal lighting conditions. This applies to decode mode only.

  • Page 38: Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol

    4 - 12 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Parameter # 89h Use this option in Presentation Mode to prevent multiple reads of a symbol left in the scanner’s field of view. The timeout begins when you remove the symbol from the field of view.

  • Page 39: Motion Detect Range

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 13 Motion Detect Range Parameter # F2h 3Bh This parameter controls the distance, or range, at which the scanner detects object motion and then triggers while in Presentation Mode. Full Range (02h) Medium Range (05h) Short Range (0Ah)

  • Page 40: Range Restrict

    4 - 14 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Range Restrict Parameter # F1h 75h Attribute # 629 Range restriction can be enabled by setting a parameter value greater than zero and disabled when setting a value of zero. When enabled it allows for reducing the reading range of a UPC family bar code to a restricted range in inches.

  • Page 41: Presentation Mode Field Of View

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 15 Presentation Mode Field of View Parameter # F1h 61h In Presentation Mode, the scanner searches for a bar code in the region around the aiming pattern’s center. To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern in order to speed search time, select , or to search a larger area, select Small Field of View Full Field of View...

  • Page 42: Fuzzy 1D Processing

    4 - 16 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Fuzzy 1D Processing Parameter # F1h 02h This option is enabled by default to optimize decode performance on 1D bar codes, including damaged and poor quality symbols. Disable this only if you experience time delays when decoding 2D bar codes, or in detecting a no decode.

  • Page 43: Mobile Phone/Display Mode

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 17 Mobile Phone/Display Mode Parameter # F1h CCh This mode improves bar code reading performance with target bar codes displayed on mobile phones and electronic displays. Disable Mobile Phone/Display Mode (00h) Enable Mobile Phone/Display Mode (03h) Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes Parameter # F1h B4h...

  • Page 44: Illumination Brightness

    4 - 18 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Illumination Brightness Parameter # F1h 9Dh This feature sets the brightness of the illumination by altering LED power. The default is 10, which is maximum LED brightness. For values from 1 to 10, LED brightness varies from lowest to highest level of brightness. The default is 6.

  • Page 45: Decode Aiming Pattern

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 19 Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F0h 32h Select Enable Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, or Disable Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off. Enable Decode Aiming Pattern (02h) Disable Decode Aiming Pattern...

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous Scanning Parameters

    4 - 20 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Miscellaneous Scanning Parameters Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

  • Page 47: Prefix/Suffix Values

    User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 21 Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan the prefix or suffix bar code below, then scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that value.

  • Page 48: Scan Data Transmission Format

    4 - 22 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix...
  • Page 49 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Options 4 - 23 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> (05h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2> (06h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2> (07h)

  • Page 50: Report Version

    4 - 24 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Report Version Scan the bar code below to report the version of software currently installed in the scanner. Report Software Version Report Scanner Manufacturing Information Scan the bar code below to report the part number, serial number, and manufacture date of the scanner.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Symbologies

    CHAPTER 5 SYMBOLOGIES Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 5-1 on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters...

  • Page 52: Scanning Sequence Examples

    5 - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under...
  • Page 53 Symbologies 5 - 3 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID F1h A0h Combined 5-17 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 5-18 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 5-18 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable 5-19 UPC-A Preamble...
  • Page 54 5 - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 5-35 Buffer Code 39 Disable 5-36 Code 93 Code 93 Disable 5-38 Set Length(s) for Code 93...
  • Page 55 Symbologies 5 - 5 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Disable 5-54 Set Length(s) for MSI 1Eh, 1Fh Length Within 5-54 Range: 4 to 55 MSI Check Digits 5-56 Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable 5-56 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 5-57...
  • Page 56 5 - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar F0h 52h Enable 5-70 Truncated, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional) GS1 DataBar Limited...
  • Page 57 Symbologies 5 - 7 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Symbology-Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level 5-84 Security Level (UPC/EAN and Code 93) 5-86 Intercharacter Gap Size F0h 7Dh Normal 5-87 Macro PDF Macro PDF Transmit/Decode Mode Symbols Passthrough Mode 5-89 Transmit Macro PDF Control Header...

  • Page 58: Disable All Code Types

    5 - 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Disable All Code Types To disable all symbologies, scan the bar code below. This is useful when enabling only a few code types. Disable All Code Types...

  • Page 59: Upc/Ean

    Symbologies 5 - 9 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A Parameter # 01h To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-A (01h) Disable UPC-A (00h) Enable/Disable UPC-E Parameter # 02h To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-E (01h) Disable UPC-E...

  • Page 60: Enable/Disable Upc-E1

    5 - 10 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1...

  • Page 61: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean

    Symbologies 5 - 11 Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 Parameter # 03h To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable EAN-13/JAN-13 (01h) Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 (00h) Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Parameter # 53h To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN (01h) Disable Bookland EAN...

  • Page 62: Bookland Isbn Format

    5 - 12 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If Bookland EAN is enabled, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.

  • Page 63: Decode Upc/Ean/Jan Supplementals

    Symbologies 5 - 13 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
  • Page 64 5 - 14 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals (01h) Ignore Supplementals (00h) Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (02h) Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode (04h) Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode (05h) Enable 977 Supplemental Mode (07h)
  • Page 65 Symbologies 5 - 15 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable (06h) 491 Supplemental Mode Enable (08h) Enable Smart Supplemental Mode (03h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 (09h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 (0Ah) Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable (0Bh) Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 (0Ch)

  • Page 66: User-Programmable Supplementals

    5 - 16 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 5-13, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.

  • Page 67: Upc/Ean/Jan Supplemental Aim Id Format

    Symbologies 5 - 17 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format Parameter # F1h A0h Select an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with Supplementals with Transmit Code ID Character on page 4-20 set to AIM Code ID Character • - transmit UPC/EAN with supplementals with separate AIM IDs but one transmission, i.e.: Separate ]E<0 or 4><data>]E<1 or 2>[supplemental data] •...

  • Page 68: Transmit Upc-A Check Digit

    5 - 18 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Parameter # 28h The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

  • Page 69: Transmit Upc-E1 Check Digit

    Symbologies 5 - 19 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Parameter # 2Ah The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.

  • Page 70: Upc-E Preamble

    5 - 20 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...

  • Page 71: Upc-E1 Preamble

    Symbologies 5 - 21 UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...

  • Page 72: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

    5 - 22 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

  • Page 73: Ean-8/Jan-8 Extend

    Symbologies 5 - 23 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h Enable this parameter to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is. Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend (01h) Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend (00h)

  • Page 74: Coupon Report

    5 - 24 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Coupon Report Parameter # F1h DAh Traditional coupon symbols (old coupon symbols) are composed of two bar codes: UPC/EAN and Code128. A new coupon symbol is composed of a single Databar Expanded bar code. The new coupon format offers more options for purchase values (up to $999.99) and supports complex discount offers such as a second purchase...

  • Page 75: Issn Ean

    Symbologies 5 - 25 ISSN EAN Parameter # F1h 69h To enable or disable ISSN EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable ISSN EAN (01h) Disable ISSN EAN (00h)

  • Page 76: Code 128

    5 - 26 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 (01h) Disable Code 128 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check...

  • Page 77: Set Lengths For Code 128

    Symbologies 5 - 27 Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range Code 128 - Any Length Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 78: Enable/Disable Isbt 128

    5 - 28 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.

  • Page 79: Isbt Concatenation

    Symbologies 5 - 29 ISBT Concatenation Parameter # F1h 41h Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types: • If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation, the scanner does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes it encounters. • If you select Enable ISBT Concatenation, there must be two ISBT codes in order for the scanner to decode and perform concatenation.

  • Page 80: Check Isbt Table

    5 - 30 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Check ISBT Table Parameter # F1h 42h The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in pairs. If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable, enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs found in this table.

  • Page 81: Code 39

    Symbologies 5 - 31 Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 00h To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 (01h) Disable Code 39 (00h) Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0Dh Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters.

  • Page 82: Convert Code 39 To Code 32

    5 - 32 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

  • Page 83: Set Lengths For Code 39

    Symbologies 5 - 33 Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

  • Page 84: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    5 - 34 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.

  • Page 85: Code 39 Full Ascii Conversion

    Symbologies 5 - 35 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Parameter # 11h Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Full ASCII (01h) Disable Code 39 Full ASCII...

  • Page 86: Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store

    5 - 36 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store Parameter # 71h This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission.
  • Page 87 Symbologies 5 - 37 Clear Buffer NOTE The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to scan this command, set Code 39 lengths to include length 1. Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below, which includes only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.

  • Page 88: Code 93

    5 - 38 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 09h To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (01h) Disable Code 93 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check...

  • Page 89: Set Lengths For Code 93

    Symbologies 5 - 39 Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...

  • Page 90: Code 11

    5 - 40 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 11 Code 11 Parameter # 0Ah To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (01h) Disable Code 11 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check...
  • Page 91 Symbologies 5 - 41 Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...

  • Page 92: Code 11 Check Digit Verification

    5 - 42 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code.

  • Page 93: Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

    Symbologies 5 - 43 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 94: Interleaved 2 Of 5 (Itf)

    5 - 44 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # 06h To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages.

  • Page 95: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Symbologies 5 - 45 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length...

  • Page 96: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    5 - 46 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.

  • Page 97: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    Symbologies 5 - 47 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter # 52h Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

  • Page 98: Discrete 2 Of 5 (Dtf)

    5 - 48 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # 05h To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 (01h)

  • Page 99: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

    Symbologies 5 - 49 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length...

  • Page 100: Codabar (Nw - 7)

    5 - 50 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 07h To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (01h) Disable Codabar (00h) Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check...
  • Page 101 Symbologies 5 - 51 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...

  • Page 102: Clsi Editing

    5 - 52 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE CLSI Editing Parameter # 36h Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.

  • Page 103: Codabar Upper Or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection

    Symbologies 5 - 53 Codabar Upper or Lower Case Start/Stop Characters Detection Parameter # F2h 57h Select whether to detect upper case or lower case Codabar start/stop characters. Lower Case (01h) Upper Case (00h)

  • Page 104: Msi

    5 - 54 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0Bh To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (01h) Disable MSI (00h) Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check...
  • Page 105 Symbologies 5 - 55 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.

  • Page 106: Msi Check Digits

    5 - 56 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.

  • Page 107: Chinese 2 Of 5

    Symbologies 5 - 57 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 33h Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 (00h) MOD 10/MOD 10 (01h)

  • Page 108: Matrix 2 Of 5

    5 - 58 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter # F1h 6Ah To enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Matrix 2 of 5 (01h)

  • Page 109: Set Lengths For Matrix 2 Of 5

    Symbologies 5 - 59 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = F1h 6Bh, L2 = F1h 6Ch The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

  • Page 110: Matrix 2 Of 5 Check Digit

    5 - 60 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # F1h 6Eh The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the Matrix 2 of 5 check digit.

  • Page 111: Korean 3 Of 5

    Symbologies 5 - 61 Korean 3 of 5 Enable/Disable Korean 3 of 5 Parameter # F1h 45h To enable or disable Korean 3 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE The length for Korean 3 of 5 is fixed at 6. Enable Korean 3 of 5 (01h) Disable Korean 3 of 5...

  • Page 112: Inverse 1D

    5 - 62 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Inverse 1D Parameter # F1h 4Ah This parameter sets the 1D inverse scanner setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular 1D bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse 1D bar codes only.

  • Page 113: Postal Codes

    Symbologies 5 - 63 Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Planet (01h) Disable US Planet...

  • Page 114: Transmit Us Postal Check Digit

    5 - 64 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US Planet, with or without the check digit. Transmit US Postal Check Digit...

  • Page 115: Transmit Uk Postal Check Digit

    Symbologies 5 - 65 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit. Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (00h) Japan Postal Parameter # F0h, 22h To enable or disable Japan Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 116: Australia Post

    5 - 66 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Australia Post Parameter # F0h, 23h To enable or disable Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Australia Post (01h) Disable Australia Post (00h)

  • Page 117: Australia Post Format

    Symbologies 5 - 67 Australia Post Format Parameter # F1h, CEh To select one of the following formats for Australia Post, scan the appropriate bar code below: • (or Smart mode) - Attempt to decode the Customer Information Field using the N and C Autodiscriminate Encoding Tables.

  • Page 118: Netherlands Kix Code

    5 - 68 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Netherlands KIX Code Parameter # F0h, 46h To enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Netherlands KIX Code (01h) Disable Netherlands KIX Code (00h) USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Parameter # F1h 50h To enable or disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 119: Upu Fics Postal

    Symbologies 5 - 69 UPU FICS Postal Parameter # F1h 63h To enable or disable UPU FICS Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPU FICS Postal (01h) Disable UPU FICS Postal (00h)

  • Page 120: Gs1 Databar

    5 - 70 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar types are: • GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional • GS1 DataBar Truncated • GS1 DataBar Stacked • GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional • GS1 DataBar Limited • GS1 DataBar Expanded • GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each type of GS1 DataBar.

  • Page 121: Gs1 Databar Limited

    Symbologies 5 - 71 GS1 DataBar Limited Parameter # F0h 53h Enable GS1 DataBar Limited (01h) Disable GS1 DataBar Limited (00h)

  • Page 122: Gs1 Databar Limited Security Level

    5 - 72 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE GS1 DataBar Limited Security Level Parameter # F1h D8h The scanner offers four levels of decode security for GS1 DataBar Limited bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness. Increasing the level of security may result in reduced aggressiveness in scanning, so only choose the level of security necessary.

  • Page 123: Gs1 Databar Expanded

    Symbologies 5 - 73 GS1 DataBar Expanded Parameter # F0h 54h Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the following code types: • GS1 DataBar Expanded • GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked. Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded (01h) Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded (00h) Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h, 8Dh...

  • Page 124: Composite

    5 - 74 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Disable CC-C (00h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B.

  • Page 125: Composite Tlc-39

    Symbologies 5 - 75 Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39 (01h) Disable TLC39 (00h) UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h If you enable Composite CC-A/B on page 5-74, select an option for linking UPC symbols with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol:...

  • Page 126: Composite Beep Mode

    5 - 76 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. Single Beep After Both are Decoded (00h)

  • Page 127: 2D Symbologies

    Symbologies 5 - 77 2D Symbologies Enable/Disable PDF417 Parameter # 0Fh To enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable PDF417 (01h) Disable PDF417 (00h) Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 Parameter # E3h To enable or disable MicroPDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MicroPDF417 (01h) Disable MicroPDF417...

  • Page 128: Code 128 Emulation

    5 - 78 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128. AIM Code ID Character (01h) on page 4-20 must be enabled for this parameter to work.

  • Page 129: Data Matrix

    Symbologies 5 - 79 Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Data Matrix (01h) Disable Data Matrix (00h) Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse scanner setting. Options are: •...

  • Page 130: Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only)

    5 - 80 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # F1h 19h Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: • Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images •...

  • Page 131: Maxicode

    Symbologies 5 - 81 Maxicode Parameter # F0h, 26h To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Maxicode (01h) Disable Maxicode (00h) QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable QR Code (01h) Disable QR Code...

  • Page 132: Qr Inverse

    5 - 82 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse scanner setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only.

  • Page 133: Aztec

    Symbologies 5 - 83 Aztec Parameter # F1h 3Eh To enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Aztec (01h) Disable Aztec (00h) Aztec Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Dh This parameter sets the Aztec inverse scanner setting. Options are: •...

  • Page 134: Redundancy Level 1

    5 - 84 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.

  • Page 135: Redundancy Level 4

    Symbologies 5 - 85 Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Redundancy Level 4 Codes Table 5-5 Code Type Code Length Redundancy Level 1 (01h) Redundancy Level 2 (02h) Redundancy Level 3 (03h) Redundancy Level 4 (04h)

  • Page 136: Security Level

    5 - 86 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include UPC/EAN and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

  • Page 137: Intercharacter Gap Size

    Symbologies 5 - 87 Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h, 7Dh The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the scanner from decoding the symbol.

  • Page 138: Macro Pdf Features

    5 - 88 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 Kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 MacroPDF symbols.

  • Page 139: Macro Pdf Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols

    Symbologies 5 - 89 Macro PDF Transmit / Decode Mode Symbols Parameter # BCh Select one of the options below for handling Macro PDF decoding. In Buffer All Symbols the scanner can handle sets of up to 50 maximum-sized Macro PDF symbols. In all other modes there is no limit to the size of the MacroPDF set.

  • Page 140: Transmit Macro Pdf Control Header

    5 - 90 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Transmit Macro PDF Control Header Parameter # B8h When enabled, this activates transmission of the control header, which contains the segment index and the file ID, in Macro PDF symbols. For example, the field may be: \92800000\725\120\343. The five digits after the \928 are the segment index (or block index), and \725\120\343 is the file ID.

  • Page 141: Flush Macro Buffer

    Symbologies 5 - 91 Flush Macro Buffer This flushes the buffer of all decoded Macro PDF data stored to that point, transmits it to the host device, and aborts from Macro PDF mode. Flush Macro PDF Buffer Abort Macro PDF Entry This clears all currently-stored Macro PDF data in the buffer without transmission and aborts from Macro PDF mode.
  • Page 142 5 - 92 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 143: Chapter 6 123Scan2

    CHAPTER 6 123SCAN2 Introduction 123Scan² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables the quick and easy setup of Motorola scanners. 123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process. Once parameters are set, the values are saved to a configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, electronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate a sheet of programming bar codes that can be scanned.

  • Page 144: 123Scan2 Requirements

    6 - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE 123Scan Requirements • Host computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows 7 • Scanner • USB cable. For more information on123Scan², go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/123Scan For a 1 minute tour of 123Scan², go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/scannerhowtovideos...

  • Page 145: Chapter 7 Advanced Data Formatting

    CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED DATA FORMATTING Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use ADF to edit scan data to suit requirements. Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes which program the scanner with ADF rules.
  • Page 146 7 - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 147: Chapter 8 Installing The Mx101 Customer Side Scanner

    MX101 identification label. The MX101 CSS optional modular unit replaces the MP6000 tower cover. The unit can be installed on either the left, or right side of the MP6000. Remove all hardware from the packaging.

  • Page 148: Installing The Mx101 On The Customer's Right Side Of The Tower Cover

    MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Installing the MX101 on the Customer’s Right Side of the Tower Cover To install the MX101 on the customer’s right side (default) of the MP6000: Lift the MP6000 out of the checkstand, if already installed. Remove the MP6000 tower bezel by squeezing inward on both the left and right sides of the lower part of the tower bezel, pushing its side snaps to disengage.
  • Page 149 Removing the Scan Window Cover Figure 8-4 Determine the side of the MP6000 to which the MX101 should be installed. The default is the customer’s right side (the side of the MX101 tower cover already open for the scan module to be inserted).
  • Page 150 8 - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Snap the scan window cover into place on the tower, over the scan window. Adding the Scan Window Cover Figure 8-6 Connect the USB cable to the top USB port (recommended) on the MP6000. Route the cable into the side cable slots as shown.
  • Page 151 Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner 8 - 5 Route the cable, looping through the right side cable slots as shown below. (Cable wire should be tight.) Cable Slots Service Loop Cable Slots Routing the Cable Figure 8-8 Connect the cable to the micro USB port at the bottom of the scan module. Ensure the cable is clipped into the scan module plastic directly below the USB port.
  • Page 152 8 - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Slide the CSS tower cover back into place. Ensure the cable service loop folds up into the blank space in the CSS tower cover, on the opposite side of the scan module. Snaps should click together. When the tower cover is replaced, the module locks into the grommet compression ribs on the MP6000.

  • Page 153: Installing The Mx101 On The Customer's Left Side Of The Tower Cover

    Installing the MX101 Customer Side Scanner 8 - 7 Installing the MX101 on the Customer’s Left Side of the Tower Cover To install the MX101 on the left side of the MP6000: Push out the CSS blank side cover on the left side of the CSS tower cover, and replace the cover into the opening on the right side of the tower cover.
  • Page 154 8 - 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Connect the cable to the micro USB port on the bottom of the scan module. Ensure the cable is clipped into the scan module plastic directly below the USB port. Slide the CSS tower cover back into place. Ensure the cable service loop folds up into the blank space in the CSS tower cover, on the opposite side of the scan module.

  • Page 155: Affixing The Mx101 Identification Label To The Mp6000

    8 - 9 Affixing the MX101 Identification Label to the MP6000 The MX101 identification label included in the MX101 packaging must be affixed to the MP6000 as shown below. Failure to affix the label to the MP6000 voids the MX101 warranty.
  • Page 156 8 - 10 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 157: Chapter 9 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, And Signal Descriptions

    CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS Introduction This chapter provides suggested digital scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, and pinout signal descriptions. Maintenance Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow abrasive material to touch the window. •...

  • Page 158: Troubleshooting

    9 - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 9-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner emits short low/short The USB bus may put the digital Normal during host reset. medium/short high beep sequence scanner in a state where power to...

  • Page 159: Report Software Version Bar Code

    Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Signal Descriptions 9 - 3 Report Software Version Bar Code When contacting Motorola Solutions support, a support representative may ask you to scan the bar code below to determine the version of software installed in the digital scanner. Report Software Version...

  • Page 160: Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions

    MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions Micro-B Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 9-1 The signal descriptions in Table 9-2 apply to the connector on the MX101 digital scanner. USB Connector Pin-outs Table 9-2 Signal Function 5VDC USB 5V...
  • Page 161 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Signal Descriptions 9 - 5...
  • Page 162 9 - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 163 APPENDIX A STANDARD DEFAULT PARAMETERS Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults Parameter Bar Code Scanning Enable Lock Parameter Scanning F2h 22h Disable Unlock Parameter Scanning F2h 23h Disable Beep After Good Decode Enable...
  • Page 164 A - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Mirrored Image F1h 70h Disable 4-16 Mobile Phone/Display Mode F1h CCh Enable 4-17 Validate Concatenated Parameter Bar Codes F1h B4h...
  • Page 165 Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User-Programmable Supplementals 5-16 Supplemental 1: F1h 43h Supplemental 2: F1h 44h UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy 5-16 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID F1h A0h Combined 5-17 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit...
  • Page 166 A - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Set Length(s) for Code 39 12h, 13h Length Within Range: 2 to 55 5-33 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable...
  • Page 167 Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Disable 5-54 Set Length(s) for MSI 1Eh, 1Fh Length Within Range: 4 to 55 5-54 MSI Check Digits 5-56 Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable 5-56 MSI Check Digit Algorithm...
  • Page 168 A - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, F0h 52h Enable 5-70 GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked...
  • Page 169 Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Symbology-Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level 5-84 Security Level (UPC/EAN and Code 93) 5-86 Intercharacter Gap Size F0h 7Dh Normal 5-87 Macro PDF Macro PDF Transmit/Decode Mode Symbols Passthrough Mode 5-89...
  • Page 170 A - 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 171: Appendix B Programming Reference

    APPENDIX B PROGRAMMING REFERENCE Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128, ISBT 128, ISBT 128 Concatenated Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA Code 11 GS1-128 Bookland EAN...
  • Page 172 B - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type Korean 3 of 5 ISSN EAN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417 Aztec, Aztec Rune Data Matrix QR Code, MicroQR Maxicode US Postnet US Planet...

  • Page 173: Aim Code Identifiers

    Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Code Type...
  • Page 174 B - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Modifier Characters Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing.
  • Page 175 Programming Reference B - 5 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123 UPC/EAN Standard data packet in full EAN format, i.e.
  • Page 176 B - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option PDF417, Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 Micro PDF417 symbology specifications. Note: When this option is transmitted, the receiver cannot reliably determine whether ECIs have been...
  • Page 177 Programming Reference B - 7 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option QR Code Model 1 symbol. Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
  • Page 178 B - 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE...

  • Page 179: Appendix C Sample Bar Codes

    APPENDIX C SAMPLE BAR CODES Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% 12345 67890...

  • Page 180: Ean-13, 100%

    C - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE EAN-13, 100% 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231...

  • Page 181: Pdf417

    Sample Bar Codes C - 3 GS1 DataBar-14 NOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar on page 5-70). 7612341562341 PDF417 Data Matrix Maxicode...

  • Page 182: Qr Code

    C - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE QR Code US Postnet UK Postal...

  • Page 183: Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

    APPENDIX D NUMERIC BAR CODES Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).

  • Page 184: Cancel

    D - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Numeric Bar Codes (continued) Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
  • Page 185 GLOSSARY Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface.
  • Page 186 Glossary - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
  • Page 187 Glossary - 3 Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries. COM port.
  • Page 188 Glossary - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
  • Page 189 Glossary - 5 I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal meanings. IOCTL. Input/Output Control. IP Address. (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer attached to an IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address.
  • Page 190 Glossary - 6 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of a meter. Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
  • Page 191 Glossary - 7 Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. PING. (Packet Internet Groper) An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by sending out a packet and waiting for a response.
  • Page 192 Glossary - 8 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol. Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,;...
  • Page 193 Glossary - 9 Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width. Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
  • Page 194 Glossary - 10 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE ignored, because there is no time to retransmit. If UDP is used and a reliable delivery is required, packet sequence checking and error notification must be written into the applications. UPC. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four widths.

  • Page 195: Index

    INDEX Numerics bookland ISBN ......5-12 buffering ......5-36 2D bar codes cancel .
  • Page 196 Index - 2 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE EAN zero extend ......5-23 manufacturing information ..4-24 EAN-13/JAN-13 .
  • Page 197 ..... . 5-56 MX101 installation ......8-1...
  • Page 198 Index - 4 MX101 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....5-22 convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ....5-22 notational conventions .

  • Page 199: Tell Us What You Think

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