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  • Page 1 On-Screen Programming and Viewing Guide...
  • Page 2 PSC Scanning, Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Toll Free: (800) 547-2507 Telefax: (541) 345-7140 PSC and the PSC logo are registered trademarks of PSC Inc. All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents OSPV Software: Quick Start Instructions ........... 1 Manual Overview ................3 Using the OSPV Software ..............4 Installing the OSPV Program ............4 OSPV Desktop ..................5 Pull-down Menus................7 File..................7 Edit ..................8 View ..................9 Communications..............
  • Page 4 Feedback Signaling For Reads and Errors ......51 General Reading................. 53 Pointer/Illumination LEDs............. 53 Image Capture Control............54 Bar Code Capture Control............ 55 ® AutoSense ................. 57 Advanced Settings..............59 Saving the Configuration Settings ..........60 Configuring Multiple Readers ............. 61 Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 5 Appendix A: PSC (Factory) Defaults ........... A-1 Appendix B: Troubleshooting & Maintenance ......B-1 Cable Connections..............B-1 If OSPV cannot detect the Reader ........B-3 Problems Reading Bar Codes........... B-5 Technical Support ..............B-6 Worksheet Form ..............B-6 Contacting PSC ..............B-6 Preventative Maintenance............
  • Page 6 NOTES Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 7: Ospv Software: Quick Start Instructions

    10.5" monitor, 640 x 480 NOTE minimum resolution. Connect your Imager 8000 2D Reader to a PC. See the Imager 8000 User’s Guide (R44-2115) for detailed setup instructions. Insert the 3.5-inch install diskette and run setup.exe. The util- ity will add the OSPV.exe icon to the chosen program folder.
  • Page 8 Reader. To configure multiple Readers, plug them into the host PC individu- ally and click the Write To Device button. This completes the QuickStart procedures to install and use the OSPV software. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 9: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview This guide describes how to install and use the On-Screen Program- ming and Viewing (OSPV) software to configure the Imager 8000 2D Reader. The manual provides: • Instructions to install OSPV software • Descriptions of the menus and options on the OSPV desktop •...

  • Page 10: Using The Ospv Software

    PC with the OSPV software. Installing the OSPV Program If the Imager 8000™ 2D Reader is not already connected to the PC, power down the host PC, then connect the interface cable from the Reader to COM Port 1,2,3, or 4.

  • Page 11: Ospv Desktop

    OSPV Desktop Figure 1 highlights the features the OSPV desktop. Each feature is described starting on the page shown. A. Pull-down menus (see page 7): • File (see page 7) • Edit (see page 8) • View (see page 9) •...
  • Page 12 F4 – Transfer Decoded Data to Host After Read • F5 –Transfer Images to host After Read • F6 – F11 – (unassigned) D. Command Text Display (see page 19) E. Status Bar (see page 18) F. Reader Configuration (see page 21) Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 13: Pull-Down Menus

    Pull-down Menus Pull-down menus provide an easy and convenient way to access OSPV’s many programming options. The menus are presented here from left to right as they appear on the desktop. (Reference Figure 1 on page 5). File Use the File pull-down menu commands (see Figure 2) to close, save, or print text and image data.

  • Page 14: Edit

    Find – Searches for text in the Received Data Window. • Replace – Searches for and replaces text in the Received Data Window. • Clear Command Sent Display – Deletes (clears) all text in the Command Text Display. Figure 3. Edit Menu Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 15: View

    View Use the View pull-down menu, shown in Figure 4, to select the fol- lowing options: Figure 4. View Menu ASCII To Hex Conversion [Default = No Conversion] — Use this option to control the conversion of any data sent to Com- mand Text Display and the Receive Data Window.
  • Page 16 Use Command Sent Display – Selecting this option enables the display (lower left of Desktop) of all commands sent to the Reader. If you click the option again, subsequent commands sent to the Reader will no longer display. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 17: Communications

    COM Port. You can also switch between COM Ports one through four. Changing these settings affects only the computer on which OSPV is running; the Imager 8000 2D Reader configuration does not change. If you select Can- cel, your changes will be canceled. If you select OK, your changes will go into effect.
  • Page 18 Figure 7. Com Port Setup Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 19: Advanced

    Advanced Use the Advanced pull-down menu to access individual commands for diagnostic or testing purposes. The commands described here are sent via the serial port. Normally, these commands are not needed to configure your Reader. System integrators who must program the Reader via a serial port will find them useful when debugging their application.
  • Page 20 Send Command To Reader dialog box and press OK. Commands that you send may change your Reader’s configuration fields, and likewise any corresponding settings previously made in the Reader Configuration Setup dialog box. CAUTION Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 21 Reader Defaults – Selecting Reset to PSC Defaults resets the Reader to its factory default configuration. • All Fields to PSC (factory) Defaults • System Fields Only to PSC Defaults • Decoder Fields Only to PSC Defaults. Reset to Customer Defaults – If your Reader was preconfig- ured for a particular environment, this selection will return all your preconfigured settings.

  • Page 22: Window Menu

    Display Applica- tion Info window. Window Menu Use the Window pull-down menu (see Figure 11) to access standard options for displaying open files in Window applications. Figure 11. Window Menu Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 23: Help Menu

    Help Menu Use the Help pull-down menu (see Figure 12) commands to obtain information about the OSPV program: Contents – Lists the software version, the OSPV host com- puter requirements, and makes reference to this manual. About OSPV – The OSPV software version and copyright information is displayed in the Received Data Window.

  • Page 24: Shortcut Function Keys

    Reader is connected. It displays: • Communication Port connection • Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bit • RTS (Request to Send) option This completes the description of the desktop pull-down menus. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 25: Received Data Window

    Received Data Window The Received Data Window is cascaded on top of the desktop (see Figure 13). Data received from the Reader is displayed in this win- dow. The Received Data Window is created automatically by the soft- ware and will be recreated each time data is initially read. If you delete the Received Data Window, the software will automati- cally create a new one when data is next received.

  • Page 26: Image Window

    The image data may be saved to file. Figure 14 shows the Image Window with a downloaded image, cascaded over the desktop. Figure 14. Received Image Window Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 27: Reader Configuration

    Reader Configuration Introduction The Reader’s programmable (configurable) features can be custom- ized to accommodate your site’s unique requirements. The On-Screen Programming and Viewing (OSPV) software allows commands to be sent directly from the host PC. The software provides menus and click-on selections to enable users to easily reconfigure the Reader for their particular environment.

  • Page 28: If You Make A Mistake

    The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the handle as shown in the illustration below. Serial Number Use the space below to record your Reader’s serial number for future reference Reader Location: Reader Serial Number: Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 29: Reader Configuration Setup

    Reader Configuration Setup Select the Reader Configuration Setup menu to access the Reader configuration settings (see Figure 15). Figure 15. Reader Configuration Menu The Reader Configuration Setup is comprised of the following tabbed pages: • Communication — The Communication section provides con- figurable fields to control how the Reader communicates with the host terminal.
  • Page 30 AutoSense feature are configured here. • Advanced — The Advanced menu controls use of power con- servation (sleep) mode, provides settings to optimize image capture (automatic gain control — AGC), and has settings to configure the command beeps. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 31: Communication

    Communication The Reader MUST be equipped with the correct hardware (interface board, cable, etc.) to properly communicate with the host terminal. If you have questions concerning hardware compatibility, contact your system administrator or your PSC dealer. The communication fields listed below control serial port communi- cation, handshaking between Reader and host, and Read Ahead Mode.
  • Page 32 Reader will suspend data transmission. Flow Low (-) — When the host sets CTS to low, the Reader will transmit data. When the host sets CTS to high, the Reader will suspend data transmission. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 33 RTS Mode (Request to Send) [Default = RTS High On Receive Ready]. Determines how the RS-232 Request To Send (RTS) line is used. Always High — The RTS line will always be high. Always Low — The RTS line will always be low. Low On Receive Ready —...

  • Page 34: Symbology Configuration

    1. AIM is the worldwide authority on automatic Identification, date collection, and networking in a mobile environment. For more information visit to their web site at aimglobal.org. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 35 Edit specifiers take the form: %Data type [Fill charac- ter][Substring]%, where the following characters are: Data character D — Specifies the captured and decoded data. If ‘D’ is omitted from the edit specifier, the decoded data will not be included. Fill characters: N —...

  • Page 36: Data Editing With Specifiers

    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. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 37: 1D Symbologies

    1D Symbologies Codabar [Default = enable] (Reference Figure 18). Transmission of the Codabar symbology may be enabled or disabled. Check Character Required [Default = disabled]. If config- ured to be required, symbols without a check character are ignored (not transmitted). If configured to not be required, symbols with or without a check character are transmitted.

  • Page 38: Code 128

    The range is from minimum to 99, but must be the same or higher than the minimum setting. Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more information. Figure 19. Code 128 Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 39: Code 39

    Code 39 [Default = enabled]. Transmission of the Code 39 symbol- ogy may be enabled or disabled (see Figure 20 on page 33). Check Character Required [Default = disabled]. If config- ured to be required, symbols without a check character are ignored (not transmitted).

  • Page 40: Code 93

    The range is from minimum to 99, but must be the same or higher than the minimum setting. Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more information. Figure 21. Code 93 Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 41: Ean-8 And Ean-13

    EAN-8 and EAN-13 [Default = enabled] (reference Figure 22). Transmits EAN-8 and EAN-13 when enabled. Transmission of EAN-8 and EAN-13 may be enabled/disabled indepen- dently. Add-on (Supplements) Reporting [Default = disabled]. Add- ons may be enabled or disabled for EAN symbols. If dis- abled, and an EAN symbol with an Add-on is captured, the Add-on will not be transmitted.

  • Page 42: Upc-A And Upc-E

    UPC-A format. Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more infor- mation. The data output for UPC-A and UPC-E may be edited separately. Figure 23. UPC Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 43: Interleaved 2/5

    Interleaved 2/5 [Default = enabled for I 2/5]. Transmission of I 2/5 sym- bols may be enabled or disabled (see Figure 24). Check Character Required [Default = disabled]. If config- ured to be required, symbols without a check character are ignored (not transmitted). If configured to not be required, symbols with or without a check character are transmitted.

  • Page 44: Rss

    RSS-14, RSS-14 Truncated, RSS Limited, and RSS Expanded. Transmission of RSS symbols may be enabled or disabled (see Figure 25). Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more informa- tion. Figure 25. RSS Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 45: 2D Symbologies

    2D Symbologies Matrix Data Matrix [Default = Both normal and inverse symbol types are enabled]. The Data Matrix reference decode algorithm is able to handle “negative” or “inverse video” symbols in which the nominally dark areas are represented as light, and vice versa.

  • Page 46: Maxicode

    If this mode is disabled, then the read will only be con- sidered good if both the SCM (primary) and secondary message were both found. Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more informa- tion. Figure 27. Maxicode Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 47: Stacked

    Stacked PDF417 [Default = enabled]. PDF417 is a 2D stacked symbology. Transmission of the PDF417 symbol may be enabled or disabled (see Figure 28). Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more information. Figure 28. PDF417 Settings R44-2080...

  • Page 48: Qr Code

    White on Black [Default = enabled]. Enabling this option activates “inverse video” (black on white) symbols as a readable/decodable symbol. Edit Format [Default = %D%]. See page 28 for more infor- mation on Edit Formatting. Figure 29. QR Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 49: Postal Codes

    Postal Codes US Postnet Symbology [Default = disabled]. Transmission of US Postnet symbols may be enabled or disabled (see Figure 30). It can be enabled simultaneously with US Planet symbology but not when either the Japan or Australian Postal is enabled. US Planet Symbology [Default = disabled].

  • Page 50: Composite Field Setting

    UCC 128, or RSS; the 2D component can be either PDF417 or micro-PDF. Composite symbols are transmit- ted when enabled. Composite Code Symbology may be enabled or disabled (see Figure 31). Figure 31. Composite Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 51: Output

    Output The Output option provides a means of configuring the general for- mat of decoded symbol data and the way in which image data is edited prior to transmission to the host system. For example, when to transmit an AIM ID code, when to send a preamble/postamble with the decoded data;...

  • Page 52: Postamble

    Transmitting the AIM ID implies sending ’]cm’, where, ‘]’ is ACII value 93, ’c’ is the AIM-ID from the table, and ‘m’ is an additional modifier as defined by AIM. Figure 32. Decoded Data Format Settings. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 53: Image Transfer

    Table 2. AIM ID Symbology AIM ID Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Composite e (if linear is RSS) Composite E (if linear is EAN/UPC) Composite C (if linear is UCC128) Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 PDF417 QR Code Data Matrix Maxicode Image Transfer Image Capture Mode...

  • Page 54: Image Data Format

    Quarter Size 160 x 120 Subsampled by 4, resulting in a 320 x 240 image. Every other pixel in the X axis and every other row in the Y axis results in 1/4 of the data. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 55 Figure 33. Full, Half, Quarter and CIF Image Formats Half Image (320 x 240) Quarter Image (160 x 120) Full Image (640 x 480) CIF Mode (320 x 240) (subsampled by 4) Figure 34. Image Transfer Settings R44-2080...

  • Page 56: Image Compression Mode

    JPEG Quality Factor (0 to 30) [Default = 3]. This selection sets the quality of the JPEG compression for the Lossy option. When the Quality Fac- tor is set to 0, no loss of data (compression) occurs. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 57: Feedback Signaling For Reads And Errors

    Feedback Signaling For Reads and Errors This menu option provides provisions for adjusting beeper volume and duration, for setting the duration of the “good read” LED, for disabling the Unsuccessful (No) Read Message, or for selecting the normal or the optional Code 39 report format (see Figure 35). Beeper Volume [Default = high volume].
  • Page 58 Normal Reporting — Just "NR" is transmitted. Code 39 Format — Besides transmitting "NR" the Reader will also transmit any preamble, postamble, AIM ID or editing function that has been configured for this sym- bology. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 59: General Reading

    General Reading These settings affect the behavior of the Imager 8000 Reader while reading decoded data and capturing images. The four options include: Pointer/Illumination LEDs, Image Capture Control, Bar Code Capture Control, and AutoSense configuration (see Figure 36 on page 54).

  • Page 60: Image Capture Control

    (which does not have gain applied). For example, AGC is not applied to the first frame, is applied to the second frame, is not applied to the third, etc. Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 61: Bar Code Capture Control

    Figure 37. Image Capture Control Settings Invert Image [Default = disabled]. When enabled, this mode affects all image capture-related details, including images sent to the decoder for processing. To allow read- ing of inverse printed symbols, pixels received by the sensor are made inverse;...
  • Page 62 100 millisecond increments and with 0 (as an exception) representing an internal timeout of 50 ms. Reading Timeout (0 to 99) [Default = 6 seconds]. Sets a timeout period for both read and decode modes. Per triggering Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 63: Autosense

    event, the Reader will continue to capture and decode until either the timeout has been reached, the triggering event is removed (such as release of the trigger), or the read criteria have been met according to the Read Mode and Multiple Symbol Processing settings. The selectable range for this feature is 0-99 seconds in 1 second divi- sions, with 0 representing an infinite timeout.
  • Page 64 (idle to the active state). The higher the AutoSense Detect Count setting, the more robust the detection. The range for this setting is from 1-8. Figure 40. AutoSense Settings Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 65: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Power Conservation Mode [Default = disable]. Select enable to allow the Reader to enter a low-power state after a period of no activity. Power Conservation (Sleep) mode is a low-power Reader state. The Reader enters Power Conservation mode when this mode is enabled and there has been no activity in the Reader (no reads, no serial data received, etc.) for a configurable length of time (see Idle Activity Timeout below).

  • Page 66: Saving The Configuration Settings

    If you select Close without writing the configuration to the Reader or to a file, your changes will be lost. If you wish to return to the original settings at any time, go to Advanced > Reader Defaults > Reset to Customer Defaults. NOTE Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 67: Configuring Multiple Readers

    Configuring Multiple Readers If you want to configure multiple Readers with the same configura- tion settings, follow these procedures for each Reader: Read the Reset to PSC Defaults label below. Connect the Reader to your PC. Open OSPV and open the desired configuration file with the Open File button.
  • Page 68 NOTES Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Psc (Factory) Defaults

    Appendix A PSC (Factory) Defaults This appendix summarizes the factory default settings for the OSPV 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 70 Code 39 Symbology Enabled Check Character Required Disabled 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 Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 71 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting EAN-8 Symbology Enabled EAN-8 Edit Format EAN-8 Send Check Character Enabled EAN-8 Add-on (Supplement) Reporting Disabled 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) Report- Disabled EAN-13 Short Quiet Zone Enabled...
  • Page 72 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting Interleaved 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Symbology Enabled Check Character Required Disabled Send Check Character Enabled Edit Format Minimum Length Maximum Length Symbology Enabled Edit Format Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 73 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting 2D Symbologies Data Matrix Data Matrix 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...
  • Page 74 US Planet Symbology Disabled Japan Postal Symbology Disabled Australian Postal Symbology Disabled Edit Format Composite Composite Symbology Disabled Output Decoded Data Format Send Symbology ID (AIM) Disabled Preamble (None) Carriage Return/ Line Postamble Feed (\013\010) Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 75 Configuration Fie1d Default Setting Image Transfer Image Capture Mode Send Bar Code Data Image Data Format Full Image Compression Mode Lossy JPEG Quality (0-30) Feedback Signaling For Reads and Errors Beeper Volume High No Read Message Disabled Good Read Beeper Duration 15 (150ms) (0 to 99) x 10ms Good Read LED Duration...
  • Page 76 Autosense Sensitivity (1 to 9) Autosense Detect Count (1 to 8) Advanced Disabled Power Conservation Mode Idle Activity Timeout (1 to 99) 22 seconds Power On Messaging Disabled Command Beeps Enabled FPGA Version Command Label Processing Enabled Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 77: Appendix B: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    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 78 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 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84 NOTES Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...
  • Page 85 NOTES R44-2080...
  • Page 86 NOTES B-10 Imager 8000 2D Handheld Reader...

  • Page 87: Ascii/Hex Conversion Table

    ASCII/Hex Conversion Table Char Char Char Char ‘ “ & ’ < >...
  • Page 88 Telephone: 44 (0) 1923 809500 Fax: + 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58 Fax: 44 (0) 1923 809 505 www.pscnet.com Corporate Headquarters PSC Scanning, Inc. 675 Basket Road 959 Terry Street Webster, NY 14580-9787 Eugene, OR 97402-9150 Telephone: (716) 265-1600...

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