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  • Page 1 1504B Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.00...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If finding any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free.

  • Page 3: For Canada

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: For Product With Laser

    FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DO NOT expose the scanner to any flammable sources.  Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable. ...

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes  1.00 Mar. 13, 2017 Modified: 1504B models added (based on 1504 Series User Guide)  Modified: Symbologies Supported – same 1D symbologies as 1500P  Modified: Symbology Supported – Code 11 added  Removed: 1.6.1 Test Modes ...
  • Page 6  Modified: 4.5 Length Code – Code 11 added  Modified: 4.5 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P  Modified: 4.6.1 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P  Modified: 4.6.1 – Code 11 added Modified: 5.3 – same 1D symbologies as 1500P ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ......................- 3 - For USA............................- 3 - For Canada ..........................- 3 - For Product with Laser ......................- 4 - Safety Precautions ........................- 4 - Care & Maintenance........................ - 4 - RELEASE NOTES ........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION........................
  • Page 8 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.2 Auto Off Mode ......................24 1.6.3 Auto Power Off Mode ....................24 1.6.4 Aiming Mode ....................... 25 1.6.5 Multi-Barcode Mode ....................25 1.6.6 Presentation Mode ....................26 1.7 Scanning Timeout ......................27 1.8 Delay between Re-read ....................28 1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ....................
  • Page 9 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS ................65 3.1 Codabar ..........................66 3.1.1 Security Level ......................66 3.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission ..................66 3.1.3 Start/Stop Character Selection ................67 3.1.4 CLSI Conversion ......................67 3.1.5 Code Length Qualification ..................68 3.2 Code 25 –...
  • Page 10 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character) ................ 91 3.10.3 GS1 Formatting ...................... 92 3.10.4 Application ID Mark ....................92 3.11 ISBT 128 ..........................93 3.11.1 ISBT Concatenation ....................93 3.12 MSI ............................94 3.12.1 Verify Check Digit ....................94 3.12.2 Transmit Check Digit ....................
  • Page 11 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.21.5 MicroQR ........................114 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT ..................115 4.1 Letter Case ......................... 115 4.2 Character Substitution ....................116 4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion ............117 4.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ........ 118 4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code ......................
  • Page 12 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ....................177 Serial Commands ........................177 Example ............................178 KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE ....................179 Key Type & Status ........................181 Key Type ..........................181 Key Status ..........................181 Example ............................182 NUMERAL SYSTEMS ......................183 Decimal System ........................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    A new ordering option is provided for adapting a 2D scan engine to read both 1D and 2D barcodes. Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications – Receiving in Retail ...

  • Page 14: Inside The Package

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide INSIDE THE PACKAGE The items included in the package may be different, depending on order. Rich choices of output interfaces are available to enhance the total performance of the scanner. Refer to product specifications. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case it is need to store or ship the scanner.

  • Page 15: 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 3 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
  • Page 16 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled PDF417 Enabled Symbologies MicroPDF417 Disabled Data Matrix Enabled QR Code Enabled MicroQR Disabled Enter Setup...

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Note: If RS-232 or USB Virtual COM is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial commands to configure the scanner.

  • Page 18: Enter Configuration Mode

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, have it read the "Enter Setup" barcode 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 ...

  • Page 19: Default Settings

    Quick Start DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

  • Page 20: Read A Setup Barcode

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide READ A SETUP BARCODE 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 (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully.
  • Page 21 Quick Start The example below shows how to save settings as “User Default” so that to restore user defaults later: 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 22 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 23 Quick Start 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. Enter the Configuration Mode…...

  • Page 24: List The Current Settings

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 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. Select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
  • Page 25 Quick Start Lists settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 11 (1/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 12 (2/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 13 (1/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 14 (2/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 15...

  • Page 26: Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, create One-Scan setup barcodes for use. 1D ONE-SCAN BARCODE The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...

  • Page 27: One-Scan Barcode

    (underlining the digits is to make them more readable): #@CipherLab101231109902109903109994 2D One-Scan Setup Barcode for configuring suffix Command Purpose #@CipherLab Enter Setup Configure suffix 101231 109902 Give the first hexadecimal digit of 0x23 Give the second hexadecimal digit of 0x23 for taking ‘#’...
  • Page 28 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • 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 Power-On ..............18 1.2 Transmit Buffer............18 1.3 LED Indicator ............. 19 1.4 Beeper............... 20 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............22 1.6 Scan Modes ..............

  • Page 30: Power-On

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1 POWER-ON Connect the interface cable between the scanner and computer. If using the RS-232 cable, it must join the power supply cord to power up the  scanner. The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will ...

  • Page 31: Led Indicator

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The dual-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 32: Beeper

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 One short beep, high tone Good Read, with green LED on-off quickly ...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Send "Nr" To Host

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge or RS-232 is selected for output interface. Have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 35: Scan Modes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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. In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to the ...

  • Page 36: Laser Mode

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.1 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout  expires, or (3) release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

  • Page 37: Aiming Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.4 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout ...

  • Page 38: Presentation Mode

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.6 PRESENTATION MODE The scanner will be expecting barcodes. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it. It is suggested to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand for hands-free operation. Presentation Mode Low Light Enhancement Enable Low Light Enhancement will cause the illumination to remain on at a low power in low...

  • Page 39: 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 ...

  • Page 40: Delay Between Re-Read

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 41: Read Redundancy (1D)

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D) 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 "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding ...

  • Page 42: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with or without addons. The read redundancy (2~30 times; default is set to 2) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission.

  • Page 43: Auto-Sense Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE Auto-sense is only available when the scanner is working in Laser Mode. The scanner will be expecting barcodes as long as it is seated in the Auto-sense stand. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it. To stop this mode, just remove the scanner from the stand.

  • Page 44: Cable Auto-Detection

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.12 CABLE AUTO-DETECTION Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. The scanner will detect the interface automatically. Refer to Chapter 2 — Selecting Output Interface. Cable Auto-Detect Defaults Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232 115200 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit...

  • Page 45: Picklist Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 PICKLIST MODE Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center under the laser aiming pattern. Enable *Disable Update...

  • Page 46: Mobile Phone/Display Mode

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14 MOBILE PHONE/DISPLAY MODE By default this mode is disabled. There is a big improvement in reading barcodes displayed on mobile phones and electronic displays when this mode is enabled. *Disable Enable Enter Setup...

  • Page 47: Selecting Output Interface

    Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between computer and the scanner, we suggest following these instructions – 1) Connect the scanner and computer with the provided interface cable. The scanner is capable of detecting the interface. If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord.

  • Page 48: Keyboard Wedge

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE The Y cable allows connecting the scanner to the keyboard input port of PC and joining 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 49: Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, it will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value”...

  • Page 50: Keyboard Settings

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Kanji Transmission  Alternate Composing  Laptop Support  Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
  • Page 51 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 52 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 54 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if wishing to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 56: Inter-Character Delay

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A”...

  • Page 57: Inter-Function Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function 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 function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.

  • Page 58: Activate Rs-232 Interface

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2 RS-232 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the serial port of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port. RS-232 Settings Defaults Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity, Stop Bit...

  • Page 59: Data Bits

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.2.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.2.4 PARITY *No parity Even 2.2.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit Update...

  • Page 60: Flow Control

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.6 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. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active.

  • Page 61: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.7 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. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 62: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.9 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 two more times.

  • Page 63: Direct Usb Hid

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 DIRECT USB HID For USB HID, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

  • Page 64: Keyboard Settings

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (Danish) 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout  Digits Layout  Capital Lock Type  Capital Lock Setting  Alphabets Transmission  Digits Transmission  Kanji Transmission  Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
  • Page 65 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 66 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 68 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF 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.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 70: Inter-Character Delay

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.3 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 71: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, USB HID interface sends data to the host in batch. Have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character 2.3.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE By default, the special keyboard feature is based on the factory definition.

  • Page 72: Direct Usb Vcom

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.4 DIRECT USB VCOM For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run HyperTerminal.exe on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install the accompanying driver beforehand.

  • Page 73: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.3 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 two more times.

  • Page 74: Direct Usb Vcom_Cdc

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5 DIRECT USB VCOM_CDC For USB Virtual COM, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run HyperTerminal.exe on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install the accompanying VCOM_CDC driver beforehand.

  • Page 75: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.3 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 two more times.
  • Page 76 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 77: Changing Symbology Settings

    Chapter 3 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Codabar ..............66 3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........69 3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25 ..........72 3.4 Code 25 –...

  • Page 78: Codabar

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 3.1.1 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. The scanner allows you to change the CODABAR security level between high or normal level. *Normal High 3.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 79: Start/Stop Character Selection

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.1.3 START/STOP CHARACTER SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs – * abcd/abcd abcd/tn*e ABCD/ABCD ABCD/TN*E 3.1.4 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 80: Code Length Qualification

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1.5 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must ...

  • Page 81: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable 3.2.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN 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 82: Transmit Check Digit

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Industrial 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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 83 Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Max. Length (*127) or Fixed Length 1 Min. Length (*4) or Fixed Length 2 3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183 for the desired length. 4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. Update...

  • Page 84: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 3.3.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN 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 85: Transmit Check Digit

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Interleaved 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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 86 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Max. Length (*126) or Fixed Length 1 Min. Length (*4) or Fixed Length 2 3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183 for the desired length. 4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. Enter Setup...

  • Page 87: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 3.4.1 SELECT START/STOP PATTERN 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 88: Transmit Check Digit

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Matrix 25 Check Digit Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...

  • Page 89: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must ...

  • Page 90: Code 39

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.5 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 3.5.1 TRANSMIT START/STOP CHARACTERS Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 3.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit.

  • Page 91: Transmit Check Digit

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.

  • Page 92: Asterisks (*) As Data Characters

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.5.6 ASTERISKS (*) AS DATA CHARACTERS Decide whether to take asterisk (*) as part of the data. Enable *Disable 3.5.7 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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 93: Code 93

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Max. Length (*55) or Fixed Length 1 Min. Length (*4) or Fixed Length 2 3) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 183 for the desired length. 4) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. 3.6 CODE 93 *Enable Disable...
  • Page 94 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide *Enable Max./Min. Length (1~127)… Enable Fixed Length(s)… 2) Read the barcode for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4. Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2. Max. Length (*55) or Fixed Length 1 Min.

  • Page 95: Code 128

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.7 CODE 128 *Enable Disable 3.7.1 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading Code 128 barcodes. *Normal High Update...

  • Page 96: Convert To Ean-13

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.8 EAN-8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable 3.8.1 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 ...

  • Page 97: Transmit Check Digit

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.8.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit EAN-8 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.8.3 CONVERSION FORMAT When converting EAN-8 to EAN-13, you can scan the barcode below to decide conversion in default or GTIN-13 format.

  • Page 98: Ean-13

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.9 EAN-13 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 99: Addon Modes

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.9.1 EAN-13 ADDON MODES Decide whether to enable EAN-13 414/419/434/439 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with 414/419/434/439 won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5 suffix. EAN-13 414/419/434/439 Addon Mode Enable *Disable...
  • Page 100 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Decide whether to enable EAN-13 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5 suffix. EAN-13 978 Addon Mode Enable *Disable Decide whether to enable EAN-13 Addon Mode.

  • Page 101: Convert To Isbn

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Decide whether to enable EAN-13 Addon Mode. When enabled, barcodes starting with won’t be decoded if the scanned barcodes do not have the Addon 2 or Addon 5 suffix. EAN-13 529 Addon Mode Enable *Disable Decide whether to have the scanner buzzer sound two beeps (with tones descending from high to low) when decoding the scanned barcode that doesn’t have the Addon 2 or Addon 5 suffix.

  • Page 102: Transmit Check Digit

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 3.9.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.9.5 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality.

  • Page 103: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) *Enable Disable Note: When this setting is disabled, GS1-128 barcodes used to be taken as Code 128. 3.10.1 TRANSMIT CODE ID Decide whether to include the Code ID (“ ”) in the data being transmitted. Transmit GS1-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 104: Gs1 Formatting

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.10.3 GS1 FORMATTING Decide whether to enable GS1 formatting for GS1-128. Enable *Disable 3.10.4 APPLICATION ID MARK Decide whether to add an application ID mark (1 character) to the left (AIMark1) or right (AIMark2) of an application ID (AI) for the purpose of labeling it when formatting the GS1 data.

  • Page 105: Isbt 128

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.11 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable 3.11.1 ISBT CONCATENATION Decide whether to decode and concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes. Auto-discriminate ISBT Concatenation  It decodes and concatenates pairs of ISBT barcodes immediately. If only a single ISBT barcode is present, the scanner must decode 10 times before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no additional ISBT barcode.

  • Page 106: Msi

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.12 MSI Enable *Disable 3.12.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit(s) when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 &...

  • Page 107: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must ...

  • Page 108: French Pharmacode

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable *Disable 3.13.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable *Disable 3.14.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 109: Plessey

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.15 PLESSEY Enable *Disable 3.15.1 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 3.15.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the two check digits in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 110: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) It is categorized into three groups: Group I — GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14)  GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional This group consists of the following:  GS1 DataBar Truncated  GS1 DataBar Stacked ...

  • Page 111: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional  GS1 DataBar Truncated  Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Code ID Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 112: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Do Not Transmit 3.16.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Expanded  Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 113: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Code ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Application ID Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 114: Field Separator (Gs Character)

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.16.5 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the GS control character to human readable character). Enable Field Separator… 1) Read the barcode above to enable field separator. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal System”...

  • Page 115: Gs1 Databar Security Level

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16.8 GS1 DATABAR SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality. Decide the security level for reading GS1 DataBar barcodes. *Normal High 3.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Update...

  • Page 116: Telepen Output Ascii/Numeric

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT 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 Enter Setup...

  • Page 117: Upc-A

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.18 UPC-A UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable Update...

  • Page 118: Convert To Ean-13

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.18.1 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 119: Upc-E

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.19 UPC-E UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable Update...

  • Page 120: Select System Number

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19.1 SELECT SYSTEM NUMBER 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 &...

  • Page 121: Transmit System Number

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.19.3 TRANSMIT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 3.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 122: Transmit Check Digit

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Double Single *Auto 3.20.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Check Digit Do Not Transmit 3.20.3 SECURITY LEVEL Security Level renders more decoding accuracy giving consideration to barcodes’ print quality.

  • Page 123: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.20.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION 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" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must ...

  • Page 124: Symbologies

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.21 2D SYMBOLOGIES 3.21.1 PDF417 *Enable PDF417 Disable 3.21.2 MICROPDF417 Decide whether to enable MicroPDF417 barcodes. Enable MicroPDF417 *Disable 3.21.3 DATA MATRIX Decide whether to enable Data Matrix barcodes. *Enable Data Matrix Disable DATA MATRIX MIRROR Decide whether to decode mirror image Data Matrix barcodes.

  • Page 125: Qr Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings *Never Always Auto DATA MATRIX INVERSE Decide whether to decode inverse Data Matrix barcodes. *Never Always Auto 3.21.4 QR CODE *Enable QR Code Disable QR CODE MIRROR Decide whether to decode mirror image QR Code barcodes. Never —...

  • Page 126: Microqr

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide *Never Always Auto QR CODE INVERSE Decide whether to decode inverse QR Code barcodes. *Never Always Auto 3.21.5 MicroQR Enable MicroQR *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 127: Defining Output Format

    Chapter 4 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT Users can configure the data output format in which the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcodes 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 128: Character Substitution

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 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 129: Select A Set For Character Substituion

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.

  • Page 130: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.2 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” barcode for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
  • Page 131 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for GS1-128 *Apply Do Not Apply 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 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 132 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply 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...
  • Page 133 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 134 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 135 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for PDF417...
  • Page 136 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for MicroPDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for QR Code *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Enter Setup...

  • Page 137: Prefix/Suffix Code

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.3 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 have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this – “Barcode_1234567890”. If “Keyboard Wedge”...

  • Page 138: Code Id

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 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 can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “Keyboard Wedge”...
  • Page 139 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Code ID options Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Code 39 Italian Pharmacode French Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Codabar Code 93 Code 128 ISBT 128 UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 UPC-A Plessey Telepen...
  • Page 140 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Symbology Character Modifier Character Codabar 0: Standard Codabar symbol. No special processing. Code 11 0: Single modulo 11 check character validated and transmitted 1: Two modulo 11 check characters validated and transmitted 3: Check characters validated but not transmitted ?: No check character validation Code 39 0: No check character validation nor full ASCII processing.
  • Page 141 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format UPC/EAN 0: Standard data packet in full EAN format (13 digits for EAN-13, UPC-A, and UPC-E; does not include add-on data) 3: Combined data packet comprising 13 digits from EAN-13, UPC-A, or UPC-E symbol and 2 or 5 digits from add-on symbol 4: EAN-8 data packet DataMatrix 1: ECC 200...

  • Page 142: Change Code Id

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID. 3) Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 143 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E Configure Code ID for Code 11...

  • Page 144: Clear Code Id Settings

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for MicroQR 4.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID Settings Enter Setup...

  • Page 145: Length Code

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.5 LENGTH CODE A 4-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 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 146 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for ISBT 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 147 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Matrix 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MSI Update...
  • Page 148 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for Pleesey 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 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Code 11 Apply *Do Not Apply Enter Setup...
  • Page 149 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for PDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroPDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Data Matrix Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for QR Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroQR Apply *Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 150: Multi-Barcode Editor

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows deciding the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. Enabling this mode will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. For the scanner to concatenate barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration.

  • Page 151: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the barcode above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
  • Page 152 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5) Read twice the “F” barcode on page 184 (“FF”) to complete the setting of each barcode. 6) Read the “Validate” barcode to end the editing of the barcode set. Enter Setup...

  • Page 153: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.2 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 154: Removal Of Special Character

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER Specify only 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 155: Applying Formats For Data Editing

    Chapter 5 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 156: Activating Editing Formats

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 5.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS Any editing format configured before can directly be applied. If there’s not, users must start with configuring an editing format first, and then activate the editing format when it is desired in use.

  • Page 157: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 5.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally. When “Exclusive Data Editing”...

  • Page 158: How To Configure Editing Formats

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...

  • Page 159: Select Format To Configure

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.2.1 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, start position, field adjustment, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.

  • Page 160: Restore Default Format

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT 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) Matching String Disable Matching String Location...

  • Page 161: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3 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. 5.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format previously configured and enabled.
  • Page 162 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Codabar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 93 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for GS1-128 &...
  • Page 163 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13...
  • Page 164 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Industrial 25 *Apply...
  • Page 165 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 166 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 167 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroPDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply...

  • Page 168: Data Length

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for QR Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply 5.3.2 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. Specify a value.

  • Page 169: Matching String & Location

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. 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 ...

  • Page 170: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 5.4.1 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) ...

  • Page 171: Total Number Of Fields

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4.3 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 ...

  • Page 172: Field Settings

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4.4 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 173 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 2 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 2 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 174 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 3 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 3 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 175 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 4 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 4 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 176 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 5 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 5 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 177 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly.  If “Keyboard Wedge” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 178: Pause Field Setting

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4.5 PAUSE FIELD SETTING Pause Field Time Limit the pause time interval (1~16). By default, it is set to 1 second. Pause Field Time 1~16 sec. (*1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the Pause Field. (It is set to 1 by default.) Read the “Decimal...

  • Page 179: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.5 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 180 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 Pause Field Null Character Field 3) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting. End Programming… End Programming Format...

  • Page 181: Programming Examples

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 5.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the Configuration Mode. Read the “Configure Format 1”...

  • Page 182: Example Ii

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6.2 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. ...

  • Page 183: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1504B Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Aiming pattern: 623nm LED Illumination: White LED x 2 (Cool White CRI typ. 70nm) Physical Characteristics Switch Tactile switch Indication Dual-color LED (Red/Green) and beeper Interface Options Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB HID, USB Virtual COM Weight Approx.
  • Page 184 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Resistance Impact Resistance 1.2 m, 5 drops per 6 sides Splash / Dust Resistance IP 30 Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge Programming Support Configuration via Setup Barcodes Use setup barcodes or host serial commands. ®...

  • Page 185: Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix I FIRMWARE UPGRADE USING RS-232 1) Connect the RS-232 cable between the scanner and the computer, and join the power supply cord. 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use RS-232 as download interface. Enter Setup Activate RS-232 115200 bps...
  • Page 186 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the computer. Kernel Program User Program K150x_V*.shx STD150x_V*.shx  communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for RS-232 or USB Virtual COM interface.  For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate;...

  • Page 187: Using Usb Virtual Com

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USING USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Connect the USB cable between the scanner and the computer. If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver beforehand.  2) For Windows platform, read the following barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use USB VCOM_CDC as download interface.
  • Page 188 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Kernel Program User Program K150x_V*.shx STD150x_V*.shx  communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for RS-232 or USB Virtual COM interface.  For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate; for USB Virtual COM, ignore the baud rate setting.

  • Page 189: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 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 190: Example

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose Disable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose Enable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d” EXAMPLE Run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the scanner via RS-232 or USB Virtual COM.

  • Page 191: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE “Apply” Special Keyboard   "  Home    Down &  Left    Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~: Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Update...
  • Page 192 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide “Bypass” Special Keyboard " & < > Note: (1) ~: Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Enter Setup...

  • Page 193: Key Type & Status

    Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “Keyboard Wedge” or “USB HID” 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. Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Right Ctrl...

  • Page 194: Example

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 184 for “2” and “1”. Read the “Validate”...

  • Page 195: Numeral Systems

    Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...

  • Page 196: Hexadecimal System

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...

  • Page 197: Ascii Table

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
  • Page 198 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 199: Reading Driver Licenses

    Appendix V READING DRIVER LICENSES The scanner is capable of reading 2D driver’s licenses and other American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards. For compliant 2D licensed card scanning, it decodes the information embedded in the ID cards to a formatted data. This appendix provides the setup barcodes required while ScanMaster utility provides GUI setup that is oganized and easy-to-use.

  • Page 200: Output Sequence Setup

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide OUTPUT SEQUENCE SETUP The scanner supports arranging the sequences of license embedded data via separators and fields. In order to present data in a consistent format, some barcodes (ex. First Name, Middle Name/Initial, Last Name, Name suffix, Name Prefix, Birth Date and so on) will return data based on the calculated actual data contained in the ID barcode.
  • Page 201 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Mailing Address Postal Code Home Address Line1 Home Address Line2 Home Address City Home Address State Home Address Postal Code License ID Number License Class License Restrictions License Endorsements Height (Feet and/or Inches) Height (Centimeters) Update Abort...
  • Page 202 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Weight (Pounds) Weight (Kilograms) Eye Color Hair Color License Expiration Date Birth Date Gender License Issue Date Issue Timestamp Number of Duplicates Medical Codes Organ Donor Enter Setup...
  • Page 203 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Nonresident Customer ID Social Security Number AKA Birth Date AKA Social Security Name AKA Full Name AKA Last Name AKA First Name AKA Middle Name/Initial AKA Name Suffix AKA Name Prefix Weight Range Update Abort...
  • Page 204 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide Document Discriminator Country Federal Commission Codes Place of Birth Audit Information Inventory Control Race/Ethnicity Std Vehicle Class Std Restrictions Std Endorsements Class Description Endorsement Description Enter Setup...
  • Page 205 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Restrictions Description Permit Class Permit Expiration Date Permit ID Number Permit Issue Date Permit Restrictions Permit endorsements Issuer ID Number Family Name Truncation First Name Truncation Middle Name Truncation Update Abort...

  • Page 206: Separators And Fields

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide SEPARATORS AND FIELDS Define the separators that separate fields during the transmission sequence of data scanning. In addition to the built-in data elements, you can also specify up to 5 Additional Fields with 4 bytes characters. Program the transmission sequence by reading the desired fields as additional fields.

  • Page 207: Edit Separators

    Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses EDIT SEPARATORS All the driver license fields can be split with a pre-selected separator, for example, “-” as First Name-Last Name or “:” as First Name:Last Name. Edit Separator 1 Edit Separator 2 Edit Separator 3 Edit Separator 4 Edit Separator 5 1) Read the barcode above to apply separator to driver license information separately,...

  • Page 208: Edit Fields

    1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide EDIT FIELDS Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from Additional 1 to Additional 5 accordingly. ®  If “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 209: Keyboard Type One-Scan Barcode

    Appendix VI Keyboard Type One-Scan Barcode Appendix VI KEYBOARD TYPE ONE-SCAN BARCODE KEYBOARD WEDGE PCAT (US) PCAT (French) PCAT (German) PCAT (Italian) PCAT (Swedish) PCAT (Norwegian) PCAT (UK) PCAT (Belgium) Update Abort...
  • Page 210 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide PCAT (Spanish) PCAT (Portuguese) PS55 A01-1 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) PS55 A01-3 PS55 001-1 PS55 001-81 PS55 001-2 PS55 001-82 Enter Setup...
  • Page 211 Appendix VI Keyboard Type One-Scan Barcode PS55 001-3 PS55 001-8A PS55 002-1, 003-1 PS55 002-81, 003-81 PS55 002-2, 003-2 PS55 002-82, 003-82 PS55 002-3, 003-3 PS55 002-8A, 003-8A IBM 3477 Type 4 (Japanese) Update Abort...
  • Page 212 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide PS2-30 IBM 34XX/319X, Memorex Telex 122 Keys User-defined table PCAT (Turkish) PCAT (Hungarian) PCAT (Swiss German) PCAT (Danish) Enter Setup...

  • Page 213: Direct Usb Hid

    Appendix VI Keyboard Type One-Scan Barcode DIRECT USB HID PCAT (US) PCAT (French) PCAT (German) PCAT (Italian) PCAT (Swedish) PCAT (Norwegian) PCAT (UK) PCAT (Belgium) PCAT (Spanish) Update Abort...
  • Page 214 1504B Barcode Scanner User Guide PCAT (Portuguese) PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) User-defined table PCAT (Turkish) PCAT (Hungarian) PCAT (Swiss German) PCAT (Danish) Enter Setup...

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