AirTrack S2 Quick Reference Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. AirTrack Manuals
  4. Barcode Reader
  5. S2
  6. Quick reference manual

AirTrack S2 Quick Reference Manual

General purpose corded handheld area imager bar code reader
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

S2
General Purpose Corded Handheld
Area Imager Bar Code Reader
Quick Reference Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the S2 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for AirTrack S2

Summary of Contents for AirTrack S2

  • Page 1 General Purpose Corded Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Electronic versions may either be downloadable from the AirTrack website (www.AirTrack.com) or provided on appropriate media. If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other AirTrack publications, please let us know via the "Contact AirTrack" page. Disclaimer...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) .... iii Software Product Policy ............. vi Description ..................Setting Up the Reader ..............Connect/Disconnect Cable to Reader ....... Using the S2 … …… ……… ……........... Selecting the Interface Type ............Interface Selection .............. Configuring the Interface .......... Keyboard Interface ............
  • Page 4 NOTES...

  • Page 5: End User Software License Agreement (Eula)

    Scope of License Granted. 2.1 AirTrack grants to End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to use the Software, solely on the AirTrack Product in which it is embedded ("designated AirTrack Product"), in machine-readable form only, solely for End User's internal business purposes. This Agreement does not convey ownership of the Software to End User.
  • Page 6 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 7. Infringement. 7.1 AirTrack will defend End User against any claim in a lawsuit that the AirTrack Product furnished hereunder infringe a United States patent or copyright of a third party and AirTrack will pay any damages finally awarded against End User by a court of competent jurisdiction that are attributable to such claim or will pay End User's part of any settlement that is attributable to such.
  • Page 7 AirTrack, Inc., Legal Department, 200 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606. 7.2 In the defense or settlement of any such claim, AirTrack may, at its option, 1) procure for End User the right to continue using the AirTrack Product, 2)

  • Page 8: Software Product Policy

    11.2 Notice. All notices required or authorized under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when received, with evidence of receipt. Notices to AirTrack shall be sent to the attention of Contract Administration, AirTrack, Inc., 200 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606, or such other address as may be specified by AirTrack in writing.

  • Page 9: Description

    S2 Description The S2 2D imager has been specifically created to meet the market demand for omnidirectional reading performance on virtually all codes at an affordable price. Elegant design details are incorporated into a smaller, balanced lightweight enclosure without sacrificing AirTrack’s well-known durability.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Reader

    Side View Rear View Host Connection — The S2 plugs directly into the host device as shown in Figure 2. The power can also be supplied through an external power supply via the Interface Cable supplied with a power jack...

  • Page 11: Using The S2

    Figure 2. Connecting to the Host Side View Using the S2 The S2 normally functions by capturing and decoding codes. The aiming system is activated on trigger pull and indicates the center of the field of view which should be positioned over the bar code:...

  • Page 12: Selecting The Interface Type

    If the aiming system is centered you will get a good read. Successful reading is signaled by an audible tone plus a goodread green spot LED indicator. Reference the S2 Product Reference Guide (PRG) on the AirTrack website for more information about this feature and other programmable settings.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Interface

    Selecting the Interface Type Configuring the Interface Scan the appropriate programming bar code to select the interface type for your system. Unlike some other programming features and options, interface selections require that you scan only one programming bar code label. DO NOT scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to scanning an interface selection bar code.

  • Page 14: Keyboard Interface

    USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface Select USB-COM-STD USB-OEM USB-OEM (can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) Select USB-OEM a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.AirTrack.com Keyboard Interface Use the programming bar codes to select options for USB Keyboard and Wedge Interfaces. KEYBOARD AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &...
  • Page 15 Selecting the Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Alternate Key Select KBD-AT-ALT Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with alternate key encoding but without external keyboard Select KBD-AT-ALT-NK PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding Select KBD-XT Keyboard Wedge for IBM Terminal 3153 Select KBD-IBM-3153...
  • Page 16 Selecting the Interface Type KEYBOARD (continued) USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding Select USB Alternate Keyboard USB Keyboard for Apple computers Select USB-KBD-APPLE Keyboard Wedge for DIGITAL Terminals VT2xx, VT3xx, VT4xx Select KBD-DIG-VT USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Select USB Keyboard...

  • Page 17: Scancode Tables

    Selecting the Interface Type Scancode Tables Reference the S2 PRG for information about control character emulation for keyboard interfaces. Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard. Only these interfaces support ALL Country Modes: • USB Keyboard (without alternate key encoding) •...
  • Page 18 Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Croatia Country Mode = Czec Republic* Country Mode = Denmark* Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian* Country Mode = Germany Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description...
  • Page 19 Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Hungary* Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key* Country Mode = Lithuanian* Country Mode = Norway* Country Mode = Poland* Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 20 Selecting the Interface Type COUNTRY MODE (continued) Country Mode = Portugal* Country Mode = Romania* Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia* Country Mode = Switzerland* Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description...

  • Page 21: Programming

    Interfaces section, select other options and customize your reader through use of the programming bar codes available in the S2 PRG. Check the corresponding features section for your interface, and also the Data Editing and Symbologies chapters of the PRG.

  • Page 22: Caps Lock State

    Programming Caps Lock State This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This applies to keyboard wedge interfaces. This does not apply when an alternate key encoding keyboard is selected. CAPS LOCK STATE ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON Caps Lock State = AUTO Caps Lock Enable...

  • Page 23: Numlock

    Programming Numlock This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in keyboard wedge interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB keyboard. NUMLOCK ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMI MODE changed Numlock = Numlock key un Numlock = Numlock key toggled Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 24: Reading Parameters

    Move the reader toward the target and center the aiming pattern and illumination system to capture and decode the image. See Using the S2 on page 3 for more information. The aiming system will briefly switch off after the acquisition time, and if no code is decoded will switch on again before the next acquisition.

  • Page 25: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes Operating Modes Scan Mode The imager can be set to operate in one of several scanning modes. See the PRG for more information and settings for any of the options: Trigger Single (Default) — This mode is associated with typical handheld reader operation.
  • Page 26 Operating Modes SCAN MODE ♦ Scan Mode = Trigger Single Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Multiple Scan Mode = Flashing Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Multiple Scan Mode = Always On Scan Mode = Object Detection...

  • Page 27: Pick Mode

    Operating Modes Pick Mode Specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when they are close to the center of the aiming pattern, which is the area indicated by the two blue arrows. Pick Mode is a Decoding and Transmission process where bar codes that are not within the configurable distance from the center of the aiming pattern are not acknowledged or transmitted to the host.

  • Page 28: Multiple Label Reading

    Technical Specifications Multiple Label Reading The reader offers a number of options for multiple label reading. See the PRG or software configuration tool for descriptions of these features and programming labels. Technical Specifications The following table contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information.
  • Page 29 Technical Specifications Depth of Field (Typical) Symbology 5mil: 0.2" - 5.9" (0.5 - 15cm) 10mil: 0" - 8.7" (0 - 22cm) Code 39 20mil: up to 16" (40cm) 7.5mil: 0" - 5.9" (0 - 15cm) 13mil: 0.2" - 13.8" (0.5 - 35cm) 6.6mil: 0.39"...
  • Page 30 Plessey; Anker Plessey; GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional; GS1 DataBar Limited; GS1 DataBar Expanded; GS1 DataBar Truncated; DATABAR Expanded Coupon. 2D / Stacked Codes The S2 scanner is capable of decoding the following symbologies using multiple frames (i.e. Multi-Frame Decoding): Datamatrix; Inverse Datamatrix; Datamatrix is configurable for the following parameters:;...

  • Page 31: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications Contaminants Spray/rain IEC 529-IP42 Dust/particulates (IP52 S2 model only) ESD Level 16 KV Regulatory Electrical Safety UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, IEC 60950 North America (FCC) : Part 15 Class B; Canada ( IC) : ICES- EMI/RFI 003 Class B;...

  • Page 32: Programming Mode

    LED and Beeper Indications Indicator Description Beeper Reader 'chirps' six Indicates that a host times at the highest Limited Scanning connection is not frequency and current Label Read established. volume. The reader is active and Reader Active Mode The LED is lit ready to scan.

  • Page 33: Error Codes

    Error Codes Indicator Description Beeper Configuration option(s) Reader sounds one have been successfully high frequency beep Label Programming programmed via labels and and 4 low frequency Mode Acceptance of beeps followed by the reader has exited Pro- Programming reset beeps. gramming Mode.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Exterior surfaces and scan windows exposed to spills, smudges or debris require periodic cleaning to ensure best performance during scanning. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. If the product is very soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted non- aggressive cleaning solution or diluted ethyl alcohol.

  • Page 35: Airtrack

    AirTrack service center, with shipping charges prepaid. AirTrack shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AirTrack service center is located.

  • Page 36: Warranty Exclusions

    Risk of Loss Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to AirTrack. AirTrack shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in AirTrack’s possession. In the absence of specific written instructions for the return of product to Customer, AirTrack will select the carrier, but AirTrack shall not thereby assume any liability in connection with the return shipment.

  • Page 37: Ergonomic Recommendations

    Ergonomic Recommendations Ergonomic Recommendations In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are adhering to your CAUTION company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.

  • Page 38: Services And Support

    Services and Support Services and Support AirTrack provides several services as well as technical sup-port through its website. Log on to www.AirTrack.com and click on the links indicated for further information. Products Search through the links to arrive at your product page...
  • Page 40 ©2016 AirTrack, Inc. • All rights reserved. AirTrack and the AirTrack logo are registered trademarks of AirTrack. in many countries, including the U.S.A. AirTrack, Inc. 200 West Monroe Street | Chicago |IL 60606 | USA Telephone: 1 (855) 235-1718...

Table of Contents

Save PDF