Page 1 2D Handheld Reader Programming Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..................1 Understanding the Basics ............1 Customizing Your Reader's Operation.......... 3 Programming Overview..............4 If You Make a Mistake ............4 Configuration Using Bar Code Symbols ..........6 Quick Start Instructions ..............6 Contents ..................... 7 Display Configuration ................
Page 4 Timeouts ................82 Multiple Symbol Processing............83 Multiple Decoding per Image ..........83 Read Mode ................. 84 Single Read ................84 Continuous Read ..............85 Triggering Options ...............88 CTS Hardware Trigger ............88 ® AutoSense Options ..............89 Advanced Features ................90 Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 5 Factory Default Settings ..............A-1 Command Configuration Summary ..........B-1 Command Codes ..............B-1 Programming Bar Codes............B-2 Arguments..................B-3 Adding Arguments ..............B-3 Variable-Length Arguments ..........B-4 Sending Serial Commands ..........B-5 Cable Connections..............C-1 If OSPV cannot detect the Reader ........C-3 Problems Reading Bar Codes........... C-5 Technical Support ..............
Page 6 Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 7: Introduction
OSPV (On- Screen Programming and Viewing) software included with your PSC Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader. This manual has been developed to make it quick and easy for users of all levels to find the information needed to understand and config- ure reader features.
Page 8 After recording the modifications needed, finish reading this section, then turn to the appropriate page and follow the instructions to program the reader. When all reader features are programmed to your satisfaction, the reader is ready to be placed into operation. Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 9: Customizing Your Reader's Operation
Customizing Your Reader's Operation Most reader programming falls within three general categories: • Host Communication Interface Selection and Settings — These are the mandatory settings necessary to allow commu- nication with your host terminal. Examples of these settings are RS-232 baud rate and parity. Ensure that your planned modifications are compatible with your system.
Page 10: Programming Overview
Read the Reset to Customer Defaults bar code on NOTE page 10 to restore those preconfigured settings. Use this label with caution, since it will reset ALL features. CAUTION Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 11 Reset to Customer Defaults ³ If you don't have a record of your site/system's original configura- tion, you can access the information using OSPV, or call PSC technical support for assistance. Before you call, be sure to note the class num- ber located on the Reader’s label (see Figure 1).
Page 12: Configuration Using Bar Code Symbols
Quick Start Instructions Simplified instructions for quick operation: Ensure your Reader is correctly connected with proper cabling to your host and power supply (see the Imager 8000 User’s Guide, R44-2115). With the Reader, read the configuration symbols required for configuring it to your system. Each section of bar codes has a heading at the top of the page with the factory default set- ting(s) of that category marked with an asterisk.
Page 13: Contents
• Display Configuration • Reset Configuration • Communication • Symbology Options • Output • General Reading Parameters When you are reading configuration bar code symbols, carefully aim the Imager 8000 2D Reader to avoid read- ing adjacent symbols. NOTE R44-2075...
Page 14: Display Configuration
OSPV’s Reader Configuration allows you to view addi- tional information. NOTE ← Request text configuration (all fields) ³ Request text configuration → (system fields only) ³ ← Request text configuration (decode fields only) ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 15: Display Software Versions
Display Software Versions Both the operational and boot code versions can be requested from the device. Read the ZC symbol to initiate transfer of a text-based string to the host that defines the operational code firmware version in two parts: •...
Page 16: Reset Configuration
Use the ZA1 or ZA2 symbol to reset the two fields’ groupings to the default settings. ← Reset to PSC Defaults ³ Reset to Default → (System Fields Only) ³ ← Reset to Default (Decode Fields Only) ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 17: Communication
Communication Baud Rate Use the bar codes below to select the communications Baud Rate between the Reader and the host. Only one Baud Rate selection may be active at any one time. The last Baud Rate bar code read during a programming session will be the setting that is stored.
Page 18 ← 19200 ³ → 38400 ³ ← 14400 ³ → 28800 ³ ← 57600 ³ → *115200 ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 19: Data Format
Data Format The bar codes on this page can be used to select the data format con- figuration needed for the Reader to communicate with your system. Check your host system manual to find out your system's communi- cations requirements before selecting the appropriate data format combination below.
Page 20 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit ³ → 8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit ³ ← *8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit ³ → 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 21: Flow Control / Protocol
Flow Control / Protocol Flow Control/Protocol (also called "Handshaking") settings include software and hardware flow control, plus RTS functionality. Review your system documentation to identify specific requirements for your installation. IMPORTANT Before making any changes to Flow Control/Protocol settings, reset this feature using the HA bar code below.
Page 22: Flow Control - Hardware
CTS input (to Reader from host) must be low for data to be sent (from Reader to host). Read the HC and HD symbols to set the CTS Flow Control to positive or negative. ← CTS Flow Control (+) ³ → CTS Flow Control (-) ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 23 RTS Serial Transmission Protocol Selections RTS settings offer the following options: • RTS always High • RTS always Low • RTS Low on Receive Ready • RTS High on Transmit Ready • RTS Low on Transmit Ready. The default setting for this feature is RTS high - Indi- cates ready to receive, and is automatically placed at this setting when the reset bar code (HA) is read when preparing to configure Flow Control/Protocol.
Page 24 Send) signal functionality ← RTS Always aly95 ← High ³ → RTS Always Low ³ ← RTS Low on Receive Ready ³ → RTS High on Transmit Ready ³ ← RTS Low on Transmit Ready ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 25: Intercharacter Delay
Intercharacter Delay Intercharacter Delay (Intercharacter gap) refers to the pause, if any, between each character before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of data from the reader. The default is zero (0), resulting in no pause between characters.
Page 26: Symbology Options
Disable all matrix symbologies disables the reading of all 2D/matrix symbologies, but does not effect the settings for standard, linear-type (1D) bar code symbologies. ← Enable All Symbologies ³ → Disable All Symbologies ³ ← Disable All Matrix Symbologies ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 27: 1D Symbologies
1D Symbologies Codabar Options for Codabar are: • Disable/Enable Codabar • Modulo 16 Complement Check Character • Start/Stop Characters • Minimum/Maximum Length Codabar - Disable/Enable Use these bar codes to disable or enable the Codabar symbology. ← Disable Codabar ³ →...
Page 28 Transmit Check Character ³ Codabar - Start/Stop Characters Start/Stop characters identify the head and tail ends of the bar code. There are four choices for start/stop characters, A-D. ← Disable Transmission of Start/ Stop Characters ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 29 *Enable Transmission of Start/Stop → Characters ³ Codabar - Minimum/Maximum Length To set Minimum and Maximum Read Lengths, follow these steps: Read the Minimum Length bar code to set minimum length or the Maximum Length bar code to set maximum length. Turn to Appendix D for the number keypad, and read the two digits representing the length you wish to set;...
Page 30: Code 128
TA command is used to disable the Code 128 symbology. Disable/Enable Code 128 Disable/Enable controls the activation of Code 128 for the Reader. ← Disable Code 128 ³ → *Enable Code 128 ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 31 Code 128 - Minimum and Maximum Read Length Code 128 Minimum and Maximum Read Length sets the minimum and maximum length of characters that must be contained in a bar code in order for the Reader to read it. This range can be set from 0 to Maximum length must be higher or the same value as minimum length.
Page 32 Characters and Enable EAN/UCC 128 Translation are mutually exclusive and deal with the same issue (func- tion code characters encoded in a Code 128 bar code). Carefully assess your function code requirements NOTE before choosing the best setting for your application. Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 33 Function Code Hexadecimal Value Transmitted FNC1 FNC2 FNC3 FNC4 Disable Transmission of Function Code → Character* ³ ← Enable Transmission of Function Code Character ³ R44-2075...
Page 34: Code 39
ASCII character set. A full ASCII Code 39 table is on page 33. ← Disable Code 39 ³ *Enable Code 39 with Standard → Translation ³ ← Enable Code 39 with Full ASCII Translation ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 35 Code 39 - Modulo 43 Check Character If you read Code 39 bar code symbols and do not require that check characters be present, then read the OD command symbol. If you want to read only Code 39 symbols with a check character, but do not want to transmit the check character with the decoded data, read the OK sym- bol.
Page 36 Reader to read fixed-length code data, set the minimum and maxi- mum lengths to the same value. ← Set Code 39 Minimum Length (default = 1 or 01) ³ Set Code 39 Maximum Length → (default = 99) ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 37 Code 39 Full ASCII Table ASCII Code ASCII Code ASCII Code ASCII Code SPACE ‘ “ & ’ – – < > R44-2075...
Page 38: Code 93
• Disable/Enable Code 93 • Code 93 Minimum/Maximum Length Code 93 - Disable/Enable Disable/Enable Code 93 controls the Reader’s ability to read the Code 93 symbology. ← Disable Code 93 ³ → Enable Code 93* ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 39 Code 93 - Minimum/Maximum Length Sets the minimum and maximum length of characters that must be contained in a bar code in order for the Reader to read it. This range can be set from 00 to 99. Maximum length must be higher or the same value as minimum length.
Page 40: Upc/Ean
Enable UPC with add-ons enables reading of UPC bar codes, including add-ons if present. ← Disable UPC-A and UPC-E ³ → *Enable UPC-A and UPC-E with Add-ons ³ ← Enable UPC-A and UPC-E without Add-ons ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 41: Upc-A Only
UPC - Transmission of Check Character UPC Disable transmission of check character allows transmission of data from UPC bar codes without sending check characters. UPC Enable transmission of check character enables sending of a UPC bar code's check character when transmitting data. Disable Transmission of UPC-A and UPC-E →...
Page 42 UPC-A enable transmission of check character - enables the Reader to send a UPC-A bar code's check character when transmitting data. Disable Transmission of UPC-A Check → Character ³ ← Enable Transmission of UPC-A Check Character ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 43 UPC-E Only UPC-E options include: • Disable UPC-E Independently • Enable UPC-E without Add-ons • Enable UPC-E with Add-ons • UPC-E Disable/Enable Transmission of Check Character • Disable/Enable UPC-E to UPC-A Expansion UPC-E - Disable/Enable Disable UPC-E independently disables reading of UPC-E bar codes, but will allow reading of UPC-A bar codes if that feature is enabled.
Page 44 (six-digit length) to UPC-A (twelve-digit length) for- mat. Enable UPC-E to UPC-A expansion expands data from UPC-E (six- digit length) to UPC-A (twelve-digit length) format. ← Disable UPC-E to UPC-A Expansion ³ → Enable UPC-E to UPC-A Expansion ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 45 EAN-13 and EAN-8 The options on this page apply to both EAN-13 (13 char- acter format) and EAN-8 (8 character format). NOTE European Article Number (EAN) options include: • Disable EAN • Enable EAN without Add-ons • EAN Enable with Add-ons •...
Page 46 EAN-13 Disable/Enable Transmission of Check Character EAN-13 - Disable Disable EAN-13 independently - disables reading of EAN-13 bar codes, but will allow reading of EAN-13 bar codes if that feature is enabled. ← Disable EAN-13 ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 47 EAN-13 - Add-on Reporting Enable EAN-13 without add-ons enables reading of EAN-13 bar codes, but ignores any add-ons that EAN-13 bar codes may contain. Enable EAN-13 with add-ons enables reading of EAN-13 bar codes, including add-ons if present. → Enable EAN-13 with Add-ons ³...
Page 48 EAN-8 bar codes may contain. Enable EAN-8 with add-ons enables reading of EAN-8 bar codes, including add-ons if present. → Enable with EAN-8 Add-ons ³ ← Enable EAN-8 without Add-ons* ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 49: Upc/Ean
EAN-8 - Check Character Transmission EAN-8 disable transmission of check character allows the Reader to transmit data from a EAN-8 bar code without sending a check charac- ter. EAN-8 enable transmission of check character enables the Reader to send a EAN-8 bar code's check character when transmitting data. Disable Transmission of EAN-8 Check →...
Page 50 Disable Short Quiet Zone Handling for → UPC/EAN ³ ← Enable Short Quiet Zone Handling for all UPC/EAN* ³ Enabling this option may cause the Reader to misread some data. NOTE Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 51: Interleaved 2 Of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5 When the Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) symbology is enabled, the default setting is to disable check charac- ters (check digits). This is to allow backwards compati- bility with older versions. It is recommended that check characters be enabled whenever possible for this sym- NOTE bology, to ensure greater data security.
Page 52 Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 without Requiring → Check Character* ³ ← Disable Transmission of the Check Character ³ Enable Transmission of the Check → Character ³ ← Require and Transmit Check Character ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 53 I 2/5 - Minimum and Maximum Read Lengths When setting this feature, maximum length must be higher or the same value as minimum length. To force the Reader to read bar code data of a single fixed length, set the minimum and maximum lengths to the same value.
Page 54: Rss
Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) types supported are RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated, RSS Limited, and RSS expanded. RSS - Disable/Enable Use the bar codes below to enable or disable this feature. ← Disable RSS ³ → Enable RSS* ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 55: 2D Symbologies
2D Symbologies DataMatrix The DataMatrix reference decode algorithm handles “negative” or “inverse video” symbols in which the nominally dark areas are repre- sented as light, and vice versa. This accommodates inverse symbols produced by direct marking techniques on certain substrates. IMPORTANT: The DataMatrix two-dimensional matrix symbology must be enabled in order for any other DataMatrix option settings to apply.
Page 56 Enable Inverse (White-on-Black) → DataMatrix Reading* ³ DataMatrix - Rectangular Symbols Use the bar codes that follow to enable or disable the "rectangular symbols" option for DataMatrix symbols. ← Disable Rectangular DataMatrix ³ → Enable Rectangular DataMatrix* ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 57: Maxicode
Maxicode The Maxicode symbology is a 2D code that offers a choice of seven different modes (modes 0 through 6) that are independently select- able when Maxicode is enabled. • Disable/Enable Maxicode • Maxicode Modes • Structured Carrier Message (SCM) Options IMPORTANT The Maxicode symbology must be enabled in order for Maxicode mode settings to apply.
Page 58 1 enabled, rest disabled mode 0 and 1 enabled, rest disabled mode 2 enabled, rest disabled mode 0,1,2 enabled, rest disabled mode 3 enabled, rest disabled 0f or 0F mode 0,1,2,3 enabled, rest disabled mode 4,5 enabled, rest disabled Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 59 ← Set Multiple Modes ³ To set Maxicode multiple modes: Determine the two-character argument needed as described above. Read the Set Multiple Modes programming bar code. Turn to Appendix D and read the two required argument characters from the number/character pad to complete the setting and exit Programming Mode.
Page 60 Structured Carrier Message, or SCM. The options below allow the ability to read and report both primary and secondary messages.. Primary & Secondary Messages → Required* ³ ← SCM (Primary) Message Only Required ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 61: Qr Code
QR Code IMPORTANT The QR Code two-dimensional matrix symbology must be enabled in order for any QR Code option settings to apply. • Disable/Enable QR Code • Disable/Enable Normal QR Code Reading • Disable/Enable QR Code Inverse Reading QR Code - Disable/Enable Disable QR Code deactivates the QR Code.
Page 62 Disable QR Code inverse reading disables the reading of images that are "inverse" (white-on-black) format. Enable QR Code inverse read- ing activates reading of "inverse" format images. ← Disable Inverse (White-on-Black) QR Code Reading ³ Enable Inverse (White-on-Black) → QR Code Reading* ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 63: 2D Symbologies-Stacked
2D Symbologies—Stacked PDF 417 PDF 417 was the first high-capacity, multi-row symbology. Portable Document File (PDF) is a generic description of the type of applica- tion for which the symbology is primarily intended. PDF 417 - Disable/Enable Use the bar codes below to enable or disable this symbology. ←...
Page 64: Postal Symbologies
← Disable All Postal Code Types* ³ → Enable US Postnet ³ ← Enable Japan Postnet ³ → Enable Australian 4-State Code ³ ← Enable US Planet ³ → Enable US Planet and Postnet ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 65: Composite Codes
Composite Codes UCC Composite functionality mandates that a 1D component be used in conjunction with a 2D component. The 1D component can be UPC/EAN, UCC 128, or RSS; and the 2D component can be either PDF 417 or micro-PDF. This option is disabled by default. ←...
Page 66: Preamble
After the bar code data, a postamble of up to 20 ASCII characters can be added. Postambles are commonly used to provide a standard end- of-transmission character. (The default postamble is ‘\013\010’, a carriage return and line feed.) ← Disable Postamble ³ → Set Postamble ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 67: Symbology (Aim) Id
Symbology (AIM) ID This option is provided so a host computer can identify the type of bar code scanned, as well as the encoded information. See page 62 for a list of the ID codes as defined by AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers) specifications.
Page 68 For composite codes, the symbology ID is determined by the symbol- ogy of the linear portion of the code. For example, if it is RSS, the ID is e; if UPC/EAN, E. UCC128 would be C. Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 69 Label Editing Along with the generic preamble and postamble, you can also set up decoded strings that are unique to each symbology. This feature gives you the ability to format and edit the actual decoded data. For- mat controls consist of literals and data edit specifiers. ASCII charac- ters that are not enclosed within the percent signs (‘%’) are literals and will be added to the output data as is.
Page 70 AIM ID, stipulate special data handling, and add or modify postambles. The example shows in four steps how the original PDF417 data received (12345) can be appended in order to customize output for your specific appli- cation. Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 71 Figure 3. Label Editing Specifiers ADVANCED LABEL EDITING SAMPLE STEP 1: Preamble STEP 3: Special STEP 2: Data Handling AIM ID Label Editing (%%%DZL10%a%DM3,6%) Specifier* STEP 4: Postamble **\013\010 Resulting Data Output $$]L0(%1234500000a345)** from Reader [carriage return] [line feed] * NOTE: 20 characters maximum for all Label Editing Specifiers. R44-2075...
Page 72 Set EAN-13 Label Edit Format Field ³ Set Code 128 → Label Edit Format Field ³ ← Set Code 39 Label Edit Format Field ³ Set I 2 of 5 → Label Edit Format Field ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 73 ← Set Codabar Label Edit Format Field ³ Set Code 93 → Label Edit Format Field ³ ← Set RSS Label Edit Format Field ³ Set PDF417 → Label Edit Format Field ³ ← Set DataMatrix Label Edit Format Field ³...
Page 74: Image Transfer
In Imaging mode, however, the reader still decodes and processes menu commands. NOTE → Capture and Send Image to Host ³ ← Capture and Decode Bar Code Data ³ → Send Image and Decode Data ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 75 Image Data Format These commands control image size sent to the host when the Reader is in Image mode. • Full image mode — images transferred to the host are the full 640 x 480 pixel array area. • Half image mode — 320 x 240 pixel array area. (Actually ¼ portion of full size.
Page 76 Select Image Size ← Select Full Image Mode ³ → Select Half Image Mode ³ ← Select Quarter Image Mode ³ → Select CIF Image Mode ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 77 Compression Settings Compressed data must be decompressed on the host to represent the image. Compression settings for captured image data include: • None — no compression of captured image data. • Lossless — enhanced Huffman encoding lossless technique is applied to captured image data. The end result after decom- pression is an unchanged original image.
Page 78: Feedback Signaling
• Beeper medium — Beeper sounds at 80 dBA • Beeper high — Beeper sounds at 84 dBA ← Beeper Off ³ → Beeper Low ³ ← Beeper Medium ³ → Beeper High* ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 79 Good Read Indicators Beeper and Good-Read Duration The duration of the good read indication (beeper and/or LED) can be set from 0 to 990 milliseconds in ten millisecond increments (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, etc.). To set this feature, read the bar code below relating to the indicator you wish to set (beeper or LED), then turn to Appendix D and read the two digits from the number pad representing the dura- tion desired.
Page 80 Enable the NX command if you want to receive an indication that a read and decode session ended without a successful decode of a bar code symbol. ← Disable Unsuccessful Read Message* ³ → Enable Unsuccessful Read Message ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 81: General Reading Parameters
General Reading Parameters Pointer/Illumination LEDs Illumination Mode Illumination LEDs are the array of LEDs that bathe the target image with red LED light in order to capture an image. Control of these LEDs is available via these modes: • Illumination LEDs Always On •...
Page 82 In the normal mode (also the default setting), the illumination LEDs are only activated during actual image capture. ← Illumination Mode Always On ³ → Illumination Mode Always Off ³ ← Illumination Mode Normal ³ → Illumination On Until Good Read ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 83 Aiming/Pointing Mode The aiming/pointing LEDs are the two right and left facing arrows (triangles) projected from the reader when targeting/ranging an image. Modes for these LEDs are: • Aiming/pointing LEDs always on — in this mode, the aim- ing/pointing LEDs will always be on whenever the reader is powered on.
Page 84 If the aiming/pointing LEDs are selected to be in normal mode, the yellow LED will light for this same time NOTE period. ← Set Pointer Timeout (Default = 500 ms) ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 85: Image Capture Control
Image Capture Control AGC/AEC Algorithm A selection of modes is available for employing the AGC/AEC algo- rithm, which senses ambient illumination and controls gain and exposure to provide adequate illumination during image capture. • Enable/Disable AGC/AEC Algorithm (Except First Frame) •...
Page 86 Both DataMatrix and QR Codes feature options that allow symbology-exclusive activation of inverse mode. This may be preferable to using the more universal inverse image handling option. NOTE ← Disable Inverse Image Handling* ³ → Enable Inverse Image Handling ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 87: Bar Code Capture Control
Release of the activation event, if applicable. For the time period of a read event, the Imager 8000 will stay in a con- tinuous loop consisting of capturing an image and attempting a decode of that captured image. In terms of configuration controls with regard to reading barcodes, they fit into one of three categories: Affect image capture —...
Page 88: Timeouts
0-99 seconds, with 0 representing an infinite read timeout. The default setting for this feature is six seconds. See for instructions on setting this timeout value. ← Select Read Timeout (default = 6 sec.) ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 89: Multiple Symbol Processing
Image Decode Timeout Image Decode Timeout differs from Read Timeout, in that it controls the decode timeout on a single image captured. The selectable range for this feature is 0-99 seconds, with 0 (as an exception) representing an internal timeout of 50ms. The default setting for this feature is two seconds.
Page 90: Read Mode
In other words, if multiple decoding is enabled and the frame presents 2 valid and unique symbols for decoding, both will be read and be reported. Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 91: Continuous Read
Continuous Read Read Mode Continuous implies a single good read is not sufficient for stopping the read event. Once in this mode, the good read requirement is defined by a configuration entity that controls maxi- mum symbols per read event. The following pages contain a full list of configuration details that are associated with this mode.
Page 92 One way to do this would be configure this setting for reporting after the read event. ← Send Results Real Time* ³ Send Results at Conclusion of Read → Event ³ 1. Only applies when reporting after read event. Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 93 Mirror Image Decoding Mode Mirror image decoding allows the decoder to read mirrored (axis- flipped) 2D matrix codes. 1D and stacked 2D codes by design are unaffected by a mirroring operation. NOTE Mirror image decoding mode only applies to the reader's decoding function and does not apply to images transferred to the host termi- nal.
Page 94: Triggering Options
CTS (-) external trigger — in this mode, a negative rail RS-232 signal (-3V to -12V) applied to the CTS input will activate reading. ← Select CTS- For Activating Decoding/Imaging ³ Select CTS+ For Activating Decoding/ → Imaging ³ Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 95: Autosense Options
AutoSense ® Options AutoSense options are: • Disable/Enable AutoSense • AutoSense Read Timeout The AutoSense feature allows “hands-free” operation of the Reader. When activated, AutoSense can detect when a bar code/symbol is placed within range, and automatically performs the image capture without the need to manually trigger the Reader.
Page 96: Advanced Features
(pad with a leading zero). NOTE ← AutoSense Read Timeout ³ Advanced Features More programming features are available for your Reader. For more information and access to these advanced features, consult the OSPV (On-Screen Programming and Viewing) Guide (R44-2080). Imager 8000 Programming Guide...
Page 97: Factory Default Settings
Appendix A Factory Default Settings This appendix summarizes the factory default settings for the Reader Configuration Settings menu. Configuration Fie1d Default Setting Communication Baud 115200 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 Data Format stop bits Software Flow Control No flow control CTS Off RTS High on receive ready...
Page 98 Send Check Character Enabled Send Start/Stop Disabled Character Set Standard Edit Format Minimum Length Maximum Length Code 93 Code 93 Symbology Enabled Edit Format Minimum Length Maximum Length EAN-8 Symbology Enabled EAN-8 EAN-8 Edit Format Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 99 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting Enabled EAN-8 Send Check Character EAN-8 Add-on (Supplement) Disabled Reporting EAN-8 Short Quiet Zone Enabled EAN-13 Symbology Enabled EAN-13 Edit Format EAN-13 Send Check Character Enabled EAN-13 Add-ons (Supplement) Disabled Reporting EAN-13 Short Quiet Zone Enabled UPC-A Symbology Enabled UPC-A Edit Format...
Page 100 DataMatrix Symbology Enabled Black On White Enabled White On Black Enabled Rectangular Symbols Enabled Edit Format Maxicode Maxicode Symbology Enabled Edit Format Structure Carrier Message Only Disabled Mode 0 Enabled Mode 1 Enabled Mode 2 Enabled Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 101 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting Mode 3 Enabled Mode 4 Enabled Mode 5 Enabled Mode 6 Enabled PDF-417 PDF-417 Symbology Enabled Edit Format QR Symbology Enabled Black On White Enabled White On Black Enabled Edit Format Postal Symbologies US Postnet Symbology Disabled US Planet Symbology Disabled...
Page 102 Pointer on during read Illuminating LEDs LEDs on during read Pointer On Prior To Reading Disabled Pointer Timeout (0 to 99) Image Capture Control Apply To All Frames But AGC Mode First Invert Image Disabled Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 103 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting Manual Gain Setting (0 to 80) Manual Exposure Setting (0 to Bar Code Capture Read Mode Single Read Mirror Image Mode Normal Image Report First Symbol Multiple Symbol Processing Found Reading Timeout (0 to 99) Image Decoding Timeout (2 to AutoSense AutoSense Configuration Disabled...
Page 104: Command Configuration Summary
Appendix B Command Configuration Summary You can configure the Imager 8000 2D Reader with serial commands or with the programming (configuration) bar codes contained in this manual. If you are using the OSPV software to configure the reader, the commands and arguments are embedded in the application’s...
Page 105: Programming Bar Codes
Programming Bar Codes Programming bar codes are generated using the Code 128 symbology (either Code Set A or Code Set B). For your convenience, the bar codes in this manual include human-readable text identifying the command code and use this data format: •...
Page 106: Arguments
0 to 99 and requires an argument selecting a value within that range. • Hex entries (A-F, plus numeric) -- some arguments contain- ing more than two characters may require conversion to their Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 107: Variable-Length Arguments
corresponding hexadecimal equivalents before they can be entered as two-character arguments. • Variable-length arguments can contain up to 20 characters and are treated as direct ASCII input. This type of command is used exclusively for message formatting; that is, those commands used for setting a preamble (KB), postamble (LB), and symbology-dependent data editing fields (FE-fe).
Page 108: Sending Serial Commands
Using the same example as in the section above, the serial command for setting Code 39 maximum length (command code OI) to 32 would be STXESCOI32ETX, or the ASCII string 0x02,0x1b,0x4f,0x49,0x33,0x32,0x03. See the Full ASCII table to con- firm hex translations. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 109: Cable Connections
PC operator’s manual for instructions on powering down the host system before connecting peripheral devices. CAUTION The Imager 8000 2D Reader requires a preinstalled 9- or 25-pin con- nector interface (I/F) cable and an AC/DC power adapter approved by PSC.
Page 110 If you are connected to COM1 or COM2, OSPV will automat- ically connect to the Reader. Read a test bar code. You should hear a “beep” indicating a good read. Data is displayed in the Received window. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 111: If Ospv Cannot Detect The Reader
Reader-Host Communication If initial communication between the Imager 8000 Reader and the computer fails when using the OSPV software, read the following section. If OSPV cannot detect the Reader If you know the Reader’s communication configuration: Clear error message dialog box by clicking on Skip COM2 button.
Page 112 Attach Reader to correct Com Port. Read a known good label. If label data is not displayed, see the next section, Problems Reading Bar Codes. When you shut down OSPV you will lose any and all spe- cial settings. NOTE Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 113: Problems Reading Bar Codes
Problems Reading Bar Codes If the Reader does not beep when reading a label: If the reader is in Power Conservation Mode, click on Always Send Wakeup Character from the Communications pull-down menu (see below). If your serial port is configured differ- ently, choose Setup from the same menu to choose the neces- sary settings required by your COM port.
Page 114: Technical Support
Information displayed on the terminal Software Version Contacting PSC If you need technical assistance or warranty information, please con- tact the PSC Service Department at 1-800-547-2507. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., EST. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 115: Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance You do not need to perform regular preventative maintenance on the Imager 8000 2D Reader. Do not try to open the case, because you might damage the interior electronic components and such action voids the warranty. You can keep your reader in good operating condition by: •...
Page 116 Appendix D ³ for STOP argument sequence Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 117: Character Pad
Character Pad Digits Programming Guide...
Page 118 Digits & Characters Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
Page 119: Characters
Characters Programming Guide...
Page 120: Ascii/Hex Conversion Table
ASCII/Hex Conversion Table Char Char Char Char ‘ “ & ’ < >...
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