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  • Page 1 P470/P370 RF Scanners Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 3: Product Reference Guide

    P470/P370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 72-38495-03 Revision B December 2001...
  • Page 4 No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property rights. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol products.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code........1-4...
  • Page 6 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Charging the Battery ............2-8 Using the Cradle .
  • Page 7 Host Type ..............5-9 RS-232C Host Types .
  • Page 8 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39..........5-47 Set Lengths for Code 39 .
  • Page 9 Intercharacter Delay ............5-93 MCL-Net Parameters.
  • Page 10 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide viii...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Introduction The P470/P370 RF Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming the P370 (industrial) and P470 (retail) cordless RF scanners. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, The P470/P370 RF instructions. • Chapter 2, Set Up, explains how to set up the scanner.

  • Page 12: Related Publications

    If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions. Note: Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.

  • Page 13: Symbol Support Center

    Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK) Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd. 432 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia) +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia) Denmark/Danmark Symbol Technologies AS...
  • Page 14 Centre d'Affaire d'Antony 3 Rue de la Renaissance 92184 Antony Cedex, France 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France) Italy/Italia Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L. Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49 20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo Milano, Italy 2-484441 (Inside Italy) +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy) Mexico/México Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals. Warranty Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

  • Page 16: Warranty Coverage And Procedure

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Warranty Coverage and Procedure During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center at 1-800-653-5350.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The P470/P370 Rf Scanner

    The P470/P370 RF Scanner Introduction The P470/P370 cordless RF scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture and data management in both industrial and retail operations. The scanner communicates with your host computer through radio transmission instead of through a cable. With the RF scanner, you are free to scan and transmit without a physical cable, from as far away as 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight.

  • Page 18: Rechargeable Battery

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Rechargeable Battery In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 10 hours of use in a typical application. When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3-1/2 hours.

  • Page 19: Quick Startup Instructions

    • Suffix values (appending Enter key and Tab) 4. Troubleshooting Problems • Troubleshooting table • Communication errors • Beeper indications and default application error codes • Cradle LED indications The P470/P370 RF Scanner PRG Page 1-2, 2-8 3-8, 5-13, C-1 3-2, 3-3, 3-26 3-2, 3-8, 5-8...

  • Page 20: Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code Below are commonly used programming bar codes. You can cut this page out of the guide, or make a copy of the bar codes using a high quality copying machine.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Set Up

    Introduction This chapter covers the procedures for setting up the RF scanner and its accessories. Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Center on page xi.
  • Page 22 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide There are two basic host communications options available: • using an RS-232 cable • using a Synapse cable. RS-232 Connection 1. Make sure all host devices are powered down. 2. Plug the connector at the end of the cradle’s cable into the appropriate RS-232 receiving port on the host device.
  • Page 23 7. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position. Using A Synapse Cable 1. Make sure all host devices are powered down. Before power is provided to the cradle (step 6), the following steps must be completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle (step 2) AND the flying power lead plugged in (step 4).

  • Page 24: Wall Mounting

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle. 8. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up. 9. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your specifications.
  • Page 25 3. Fasten the two screws provided into the wall where the cradle will hang, leaving about 1/8” (0.3 cm) of the screw outside the wall for the cradle’s wall mounting sockets (A template is provided for you in the PL 370/470 Quick Reference Guide p/n 72-38494-xx).

  • Page 26: Pairing The Scanner With The Cradle

    1. Scan the pairing bar code on the top of the cradle. To pair a long range scanner (P370 ALR) to a regular P370 cradle, attach the “spare pairing bar code” label to the cradle. This 15 mil bar code, packaged with the cradle, can be scanned by the P370 ALR at a distance of approximately two feet from the cradle.

  • Page 27: Optimizing Rf Performance

    Set Up Optimizing RF Performance Mounting The RF scanner and cradle are equipped with a 2.4 GHz point-to-point radio that has an RF transmission range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight. In addition to being a 2-way RF transmitter, the cradle is a battery charger and should be mounted in an accessible location like on a table or desktop.

  • Page 28: Phaser-To-Phaser Co-Existence

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence Up to three P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other can be operated on the same channel with little or no interference, assuming average scanning rates. For higher than average scanning rates, P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other should be operated on different channels, set apart by at least one channel (for example, 2, 4, 6, etc.).

  • Page 29: Using The Cradle

    Using the UBC 2000 The battery can be charged using the Universal Battery Charger UBC 2000. The UBC adapter for the P470/P370 scanner battery is required. Refer to the UBC 2000 guide for information on recharging the battery using the UBC 2000.
  • Page 30 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 2-10...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Operation

    When the unit is powered up, it displays the system start-up banner. Alternatively, the scanner can be reset manually by pressing the <FUNC> key, then the <*> key. When the scanner is powered up or reset, the system banner appears as follows: Chapter 3 Operation Symbol Technologies Phaser RF...

  • Page 32: Initial Powerup

    By default, this feature is enabled. To disable alphanumeric data entry via the keypad, go to the symbologies tab inside 123Scan and remove the “X” from the check box next to “Keypad”. (This does not disable the quantity entry feature discussed in Eliminating Repetitive Scanning on page 3-4.) Symbol Technologies Initializing... SKU: _____________________...
  • Page 33 With keypad entry enabled (default setting out of the box), press the <ENTER> key after keying in data. During data entry, the <BK> key corrects keying errors digit by digit, and the <FUNC> then <BK> combination clears the screen so you can start over. If your entry exceeds 34 characters, the characters will scroll off the visible portion of the screen, but are retained for storage.

  • Page 34: Eliminating Repetitive Scanning

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Eliminating Repetitive Scanning To eliminate repetitive scanning of identical items, you can enter a quantity prior to scanning a bar code. This quantity entry feature can also be used when manually entering bar code data.

  • Page 35: Communication Errors

    Communication Errors A communication error occurs when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly communicate. When a communication error occurs using the default application, the scanner emits 4 beeps (LO HI LO HI) and displays a "Failed Communication" error message, like the one shown below.

  • Page 36: Host / Cradle Communication Errors

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Host / Cradle Communication Errors 3. If the host and cradle are not communicating properly, insure the cabling is properly connected, baud rate is properly set, and correct COM port has been selected.

  • Page 37: System Menu

    System Menu The system menu allows the user to set up the operation of the scanner, such as loading a new application, set the scanner’s RF channel, setting the scanner ID, etc. Enter the System Menu by scanning the bar code below or by entering a keypad sequence. Commonly used System Menu programming bar codes have been consolidated on page 1-4.
  • Page 38 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide System Setup Options System Setup allows you to configure the scanner’s basic settings such as setting an RF channel. Option 0. Set Com Protocol -RS232/Synapse -MCL NET -Back to Com Protocol 1. Set RF Channel 2.
  • Page 39 App. Control App. Control allows you to control your application, specifically, load new applications on your scanner, reset your default applications, etc. You can load a new application or system code by either scanning the appropriate bar code or entering the appropriate keypad value as indicated on the display. Option 0.
  • Page 40 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Option 1. Set Default App 3-10 Description Reinstalls the default application and returns all parameters to their factory settings (values listed in application overwrites any MCL-Designer application and/or ADF rules. This option may be used to restore functionality to a scanner which has been loaded with a defective application.
  • Page 41 Option 2. Enable AutoLoad AutoLoad App. -Enable -Disable Description Enables the automatic application download feature in the default application. This allows the user to remove the scanner from the box, pair it with the cradle, place the scanner in the cradle and automatically download a new application to the scanner.
  • Page 42 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Option 3. System Code 3-12 Description Updates the scanner operating system (Firmware). To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on the system menu. Load New System Code <ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK> key to cancel the choice (No).
  • Page 43 Option 4. Base Station Code 9. Back to Main Description Updates the cradle’s operating system (Firmware). To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on the system menu. Load New Base Code <ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK> key to cancel the choice (No).

  • Page 44: System Status

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Parameter Control Parameter Control allows you to control the scanner parameters such as Scan Parameters and Set Default Params. Option 0. Scan Parameters 1. Set Default Param 9. Back to Main System Status System Status allows you to perform system checks such as Battery Check. Option 0.
  • Page 45 Version 0. Scanner Version This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run by the scanner. For example, the firmware version shown on the display below is NBRVRAAG, also called Revision “G” (which is the last letter of the firmware’s full name NBRVRAAG). To enter this mode using the keypad, select this option on the System Menu.
  • Page 46 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 1. Cradle Version 9. Back to Main Return to App Return to App. 3-16 This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run by the cordless scanner’s cradle. For example, the firmware version shown on the display below is NBRVCAAF, also called Revision “F”...

  • Page 47: 123Scan

    123Scan 123Scan is an intuitive Windows based utility that allows you to customize your scanner setup and generate Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An Advanced Data Formatting rule gives you the ability to modify the bar code data before sending it to the host such as appending a carriage return, or some other prefix/suffix value, to the bar code data.

  • Page 48: Suffix Values

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Suffix Values 123Scan generated programming bar codes for two commonly used suffixes (Enter and Tab) have been included in this Product Reference Guide. To append an Enter key to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.
  • Page 49 Operation RESET SCANNER 3-19...
  • Page 50 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide To append a Tab to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order. ASCII value 7009 ADF Rules 3-20...
  • Page 51 Operation RESET SCANNER 3-21...

  • Page 52: Scanning

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning The scanner ships with the default application and default parameters and is ready-to-use right out of the box. If this is not what you need for your application, refer to the MCL Designer Manual for programming instructions and scanning and communications parameters.

  • Page 53: Hold At An Angle

    Right Hold at an Angle Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is known as a “dead zone.”...

  • Page 54: Decode Zone

    10 mil 100% UPC 15 mil 0 in. 5 in. 10 in. 0 cm 12.7 cm 25.4 cm Figure 3-3. P470/P370 1D Scanner - Decode Zone 3-24 20 mil 40 mil 55 mil 15 in. 20 in. 25 in. 30 in.
  • Page 55 70 in. 105 in. 140 in. 0 cm 88.9 cm 177.8 cm 266.7 cm 355.6 cm Figure 3-4. P370 ALR Scanner - Decode Zone 70 Mil Reflective 100 Mil Reflective 175 in. 210 in. 245 in. 280 in. 444.5 cm 533.4 cm...

  • Page 56: Keypad Operation

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Keypad Operation Instead of scanning a bar code, you can enter the bar code data using the keypad on the top of the scanner. By default, this feature is enabled. To disable alphanumeric data entry via the keypad, go to the symbologies tab inside 123Scan and remove the “X”...
  • Page 57 Operation transferred to the host yet. A high-pitched beep lets you know that the entry has been transferred to the host. To return to numeric mode, press the Mode key again. Pressing the Enter key saves the data. To put a decimal point (.) into numeric data, type in the numbers before the decimal point, then press the mode key, press the decimal, and press the mode key again.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Refer to Appendix D, Messages and Error Codes Problem General problem solving The scanner emits error beeps after decoding a bar code. 3-28 for additional troubleshooting information. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Table Solution • Check that the power supply is attached to the cradle. •...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Synapse cable. The P370 ALR scanner • To pair a long range P370 ALR scanner with a PL370 will not pair with a PL370 cradle. Solution into “Scan Parameter” mode in the system menu (see Parameters on page 3-14).
  • Page 60 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Problem The Scanner will not load • Software download to the scanner while the scanner is my ADF rule. • Software download or scanning a bar code sheet while the Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4. Maintenance And Specifications

    Maintenance And Specifications Introduction This chapter explains how to maintain your scanner and the specifications for it. Maintenance • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the scanner window. • Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. • Wipe the scanner window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based detergent.

  • Page 62: Removing The Battery

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Removing the Battery 1. Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover. Battery Compartment Cover Figure 4-1. Removing the Battery Compartment Cover 2. Slide the battery toward the bottom of the scanner and then pull the bottom of the battery back and out of the scanner.

  • Page 63: Charge Status Led Indications

    Charge Status LED Indications The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status, as shown in the table below. Blinking Slowly Blinking Rapidly Table 4-1. Cradle LED Indications The scanner is not in the cradle or has not been properly inserted into the cradle.

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    -20° to 50°C 32° to 104°F 0° to 40°C -40° to 140°F -40° to 60°C P370: All components sealed to IP 54 specification against wind blown dust and rain. 5% to 95% (non-condensing) P370: 6-ft. (1.8 m) P470: 5-ft. (1.5 m)
  • Page 65 Table 4-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Dimensions Height Width Depth Laser Classifications Description 7.0 in. (17.8 cm) 9.2 in. (13.5 cm) 3.5 in. (9.8 cm) CDRH Class II, IEC Class 1, IEC Class 2 Maintenance And Specifications...

  • Page 66: Cradle Pin-Outs

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Cradle Pin-outs The following table shows the pin-outs for COM1 on the cradle. Pin 1 Table 4-3. Pin-outs Cradle Reserved VCC (Out) Ground Synapse Data Synapse Clock RXD IN TXD OUT DTR (Tied HI) CTS - IN RTS - OUT...

  • Page 67: Beeper Indications / Default Application Error Codes

    Beeper Indications / Default Application Error Codes Table 4-4 list beep sequence and their meanings for standard beeps programmed into the scanner. Other applications written for the scanner can have their own beep sequences and therefore are not listed in this table. See your System Administrator for beep sequences and their meanings.
  • Page 68 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 4-4. Beeper Indications (Continued) Beeper Sequence Long Lo/Long Hi tone Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program mode. Hi/Lo tone Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code keypad.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

    Chapter 5 Parameter Menus Introduction This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the RF scanner. Operational Parameters The RF scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 5-1. These default values are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down. You can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this manual.
  • Page 70 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s). An asterisk (*) next to a bar code indicates the default. Parameter Set Default Parameter Communication Protocol Scan &...
  • Page 71 Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter UPC/EAN UPC-A UPC-E UPC-E1 EAN-8 EAN-13 Bookland EAN Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit UPC-A Preamble UPC-E Preamble UPC-E1 Preamble Convert UPC-E to A Convert UPC-E1 to A EAN-8 Zero Extend Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type...
  • Page 72 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Code 128 Code 128 UCC/EAN-128 Code 39 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 Set Length(s) for Code 39 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 Prefix Code 93...
  • Page 73 Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Discrete 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 Codabar Codabar Set Lengths for Codabar CLSI Editing NOTIS Editing MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Check Digits Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm...
  • Page 74 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter RS-232C RS-232 Parameters Baud Rate Parity Check Receive Errors Hardware Handshaking Software Handshaking Host Serial Response Time-out RTS Line State (cable use only) Stop Bit Select ASCII Format Intercharacter Delay MCL-Net MCL-Net Baud Rate...

  • Page 75: Set Default Parameter

    Parameter Menus Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values listed in Table 5-1 (factory settings), but does not erase any programmed ADF rules. SET ALL DEFAULTS...

  • Page 76: Communication Protocol

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Communication Protocol The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the Scan & Transmit default application. The communication options are RS232/Synapse or MCL-Net. If you select RS232/ Synapse, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS232 or Synapse interface is required.

  • Page 77: Host Type

    Host Type RS-232C Host Types Most RS-232C hosts work fine with the default settings, however, three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS- 232C host interface sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over Standard RS-232 defaults.
  • Page 78 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Scan the appropriate bar code below to select an RS-232C Host Interface. *STANDARD RS-232C ICL RS-232C NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B FUJITSU RS-232C OPOS 5-10...
  • Page 79 Code ID Characters for RS232C Host Types Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C host interface enables the transmission of Code ID Characters as listed below. These Code ID Characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these hosts.

  • Page 80: Host Response Timeout

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Host Response Timeout This parameter indicates how long the scanner will wait for a response from the cradle, after the cradle has sent its data to the attached host device. The timeout ranges from 5 seconds to 64 seconds, in 1 second increments.

  • Page 81: Rf Channel

    RF Channel Selects the RF channel used for radio transmissions and reception. The channel ranges are nation dependent (see Country). To enter a range, scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric bar code section (starting on page 5-101) to set the desired channel. If the channel is not legal for your country, an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble.
  • Page 82 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 5 RETRIES 6 RETRIES 7 RETRIES 8 RETRIES 5-14...

  • Page 83: Sleep Time

    Sleep Time Scan the bar code below to select how long the scanner will “stay awake” (not power down) in seconds after a trigger pull or a key press. First scan this bar code, then enter a range from 05 to 32, using the Numeric Bar Codes on page 5-101. It can stay awake from 5 seconds to 32 seconds.

  • Page 84: Decimal Separator

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Decimal Separator Scan the appropriate bar code below to select what separator to display when you hit the decimal point key on the keypad. Choose DECIMAL POINT (.) or COMMA (,). *DECIMAL POINT (.) COMMA (,) 5-16...

  • Page 85: Key Click

    Parameter Menus Key Click Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether the keypad click is enabled or not. Choose ENABLE or DISABLE. *ENABLE DISABLE 5-17...

  • Page 86: Beeper Tone

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a decode beep frequency (tone). Choose LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY. LOW FREQUENCY MEDIUM FREQUENCY *HIGH FREQUENCY 5-18...

  • Page 87: Beeper Volume

    Parameter Menus Beeper Volume Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a beeper volume. Choose LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME. LOW VOLUME MEDIUM VOLUME *HIGH VOLUME 5-19...

  • Page 88: Power Detect Beep

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Power Detect Beep Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the Power Detection Beep. POWER DETECT BEEP DISABLED *POWER DETECT BEEP ENABLED 5-20...

  • Page 89: Beep After Good Decode

    Parameter Menus Beep After Good Decode Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. *BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE 5-21...

  • Page 90: Laser On Time

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. Scan the bar code below to set a Laser On Time. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-101 that correspond to the desired time.

  • Page 91: Transmit "No Read" Message

    Parameter Menus Transmit “No Read” Message Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. When disabled, if a symbol does not read, nothing is sent to the host. ENABLE NO READ *DISABLE NO READ 5-23...

  • Page 92: Linear Code Type Security Level

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Linear Code Type Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality.

  • Page 93: Linear Security Level 3

    Linear Code Type Security Level (Continued) Linear Security Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times: MSI Plessey D 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Linear Security Level 4 All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

  • Page 94: Bi-Directional Redundancy

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Bi-directional Redundancy This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 5-24) is enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded. ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY *DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY 5-26...

  • Page 95: Autodiscriminate Response Time

    Parameter Menus Autodiscriminate Response Time This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which host it is connected to on power up. Note: When connected to an LS 5700/5800 scanner, the 5 second option must be used.

  • Page 96: Enable/Disable Upc-E/Upc-A/Upc-E1

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-E or UPC-A. *ENABLE UPC-E *ENABLE UPC-A ENABLE UPC-E1 5-28 DISABLE UPC-E DISABLE UPC-A *DISABLE UPC-E1...

  • Page 97: Enable/Disable Ean-8/Ean-13

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13. *ENABLE EAN-8 DISABLE EAN-8 *ENABLE EAN-13 DISABLE EAN-13 5-29...

  • Page 98: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Bookland EAN. ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN *DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN 5-30...

  • Page 99: Decode Upc/Ean Supplementals

    Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are characters (either 2 or 5) that are added on according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available. • If Decode UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters are not decoded.

  • Page 100: Decode Upc/Ean Supplemental Redundancy

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to 20 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.

  • Page 101: Transmit Upc-A/Upc-E/Upc-E1 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E, or UPC-E1 check digit. *TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT *TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT *TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT...

  • Page 102: Upc-A Preamble

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

  • Page 103: Upc-E Preamble

    Parameter Menus UPC-E Preamble Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

  • Page 104: Upc-E1 Preamble

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol.

  • Page 105: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

    Parameter Menus Convert UPC-E to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.

  • Page 106: Convert Upc-E1 To Upc-A

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1 decoded data.

  • Page 107: Zero Extend

    Parameter Menus EAN-8 Zero Extend If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format. ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND *DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND 5-39...

  • Page 108: Convert Ean-8 To Ean-13 Type

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data. *TYPE IS EAN-13 TYPE IS EAN-8 5-40...

  • Page 109: Upc/Ean Security Level 0

    Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

  • Page 110: Upc/Ean Security Level 2

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level (Continued) UPC/EAN Security Level 2 If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the mis-decodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level.

  • Page 111: Upc/Ean Coupon Code

    Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Coupon Code When this parameter is enabled, the scanner decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN128 bar codes. AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS on page 5-31 must be enabled. ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE *DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE 5-43...

  • Page 112: Enable/Disable Code 128

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128. *ENABLE CODE 128 DISABLE CODE 128 Note: The “|” character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in the barcode to be scanned when using Code 128. 5-44...

  • Page 113: Enable/Disable Ucc/Ean-128

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UCC/EAN-128. (See Appendix A, Bar Code Information for details on UCC/EAN-128.) *ENABLE UCC/EAN-128 DISABLE UCC/EAN-128 Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length. 5-45...

  • Page 114: Enable/Disable Code 39

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39. *ENABLE CODE 39 DISABLE CODE 39 5-46...

  • Page 115: Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 116: Set Lengths For Code 39

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
  • Page 117 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 118: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.

  • Page 119: Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-51...

  • Page 120: Enable/Disable Code 39 Full Ascii

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII. When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard. The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as BACKSPACE and RETURN.

  • Page 121: Convert Code 39 To Code 32

    Parameter Menus Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function. CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 (ENABLE) *DO NOT CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 (DISABLE)

  • Page 122: Code 32 Prefix

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 123: Enable/Disable Code 93

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Code 93 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 93. ENABLE CODE 93 *DISABLE CODE 93 5-55...

  • Page 124: Set Lengths For Code 93

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
  • Page 125 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 126: Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 Of 5

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5. *ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 5-58...

  • Page 127: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains and includes check digits.
  • Page 128 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range.

  • Page 129: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    Parameter Menus I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies with a specified algorithm, either USS (Uniform Symbology Specification), or OPCC (Optical Product Code Council). *DISABLE USS CHECK DIGIT OPCC CHECK DIGIT...

  • Page 130: Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-62...

  • Page 131: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    Parameter Menus Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

  • Page 132: Enable/Disable Discrete 2 Of 5

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5. ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 *DISABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 5-64...

  • Page 133: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 134 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range.

  • Page 135: Enable/Disable Codabar

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Codabar Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Codabar. ENABLE CODABAR *DISABLE CODABAR 5-67...

  • Page 136: Set Lengths For Codabar

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains.
  • Page 137 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 138: Clsi Editing

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide CLSI Editing If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. ENABLE CLSI EDITING *DISABLE CLSI EDITING 5-70...

  • Page 139: Notis Editing

    Parameter Menus NOTIS Editing If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. ENABLE NOTIS EDITING *DISABLE NOTIS EDITING 5-71...

  • Page 140: Enable/Disable Msi Plessey

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Plessey Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MSI Plessey. ENABLE MSI PLESSEY *DISABLE MSI PLESSEY 5-72...

  • Page 141: Set Lengths For Msi Plessey

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 142 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI Plessey (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range.

  • Page 143: Msi Plessey Check Digits

    Parameter Menus MSI Plessey Check Digits These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data. *ONE MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT TWO MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGITS 5-75...

  • Page 144: Transmit Msi Plessey Check Digit

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-76...

  • Page 145: Msi Plessey Check Digit Algorithm

    Parameter Menus MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected. MOD 10/MOD 11 *MOD 10/MOD 10 5-77...

  • Page 146: Transmit Code Id Character

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Transmit Code ID Character A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. The code ID character precedes the decoded symbol.
  • Page 147 Parameter Menus Transmit Code ID Character (Continued) SYMBOL CODE ID CHARACTER AIM CODE ID CHARACTER *NONE 5-79...

  • Page 148: Pause Duration

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning the bar code below followed by a two digit number (i.e. two bar codes), and are measured in 1/10 second intervals.

  • Page 149: Rs-232C Parameters

    RS-232C Parameters Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form. BAUD RATE 600 BAUD RATE 1200 BAUD RATE 2400...

  • Page 150: Baud Rate (Continued)

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (Continued) BAUD RATE 4800 *BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19,200 BAUD RATE 38,400 5-82...

  • Page 151: Parity

    Parameter Menus Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

  • Page 152: Parity (Continued)

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Parity (Continued) Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1. MARK Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0. SPACE If no parity is required, select NONE. *NONE 5-84...

  • Page 153: Check Receive Errors

    Parameter Menus Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter. CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS *DO NOT CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS 5-85...

  • Page 154: Hardware Handshaking

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232C port. The port has been designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, RTS, Request to Send, and CTS, Clear to Send. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence: •...

  • Page 155: Hardware Handshaking (Continued)

    Parameter Menus Hardware Handshaking (Continued) Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. *NONE Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. STANDARD RTS/CTS When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the cradle asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.

  • Page 156: Software Handshaking

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (Continued) When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within two seconds (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

  • Page 157: Software Handshaking (Continued)

    Parameter Menus Software Handshaking (Continued) ACK/NAK When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the cradle expects either an ACK, Acknowledge, or NAK, Negative Acknowledge, response from the host. Whenever a NAK is received, the cradle transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the cradle issues an error indication and discards the data.

  • Page 158: Host Serial Response Time-Out

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (Continued) XON/XOFF An XOFF, Transmit Off, character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON, Transmit On, character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: • XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it then waits for an XON character before transmission.

  • Page 159: Rts Line State

    Parameter Menus RTS Line State Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Choose LOW RTS line state or HIGH RTS line state. *HOST: LOW RTS HOST: HIGH RTS 5-91...

  • Page 160: Stop Bit Select

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream.

  • Page 161: Intercharacter Delay

    Parameter Menus Intercharacter Delay Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters. The delay period can range from no delay to 99 ms in 1 ms increments (if you are using a cradle and RTS/CTS handshaking, the delay period can range from 5 ms to 99 ms).
  • Page 162 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide BAUD RATE 1200 BAUD RATE 2400 5-94...

  • Page 163: Mcl-Net Baud Rate (Continued)

    Parameter Menus MCL-Net Baud Rate (Continued) BAUD RATE 4800 BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19200 *BAUD RATE 38400 5-95...

  • Page 164: Mcl-Net Hex Addressing Mode

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL-Net Hex addressing mode. The default mode is Disabled. *MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING DISABLED MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING ENABLED 5-96...

  • Page 165: Scanner Address

    Scanner Address Scan the following barcode, followed by 3 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting on page 5-101), to set the address of the scanner (scanner ID). The number of scanner addresses (scanner ID’s) varies with the selected communication protocol.

  • Page 166: Scanner Decode Beep Type

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanner Decode Beep Type Select the type of beep for the scanner. This parameter is useful when two or more systems are installed in proximity of each other. Unique patterns can be set up to distinguish each system’s receipt of bar code data.

  • Page 167: Long Range Scanning Bar Codes

    The P370 ALR (Long Range) scanner has an aiming feature which allows the positioning of the laser beam when scanning bar codes. Aiming mode and Aiming duration can be set using the bar codes below. You cannot program this feature into the standard range P370 scanner.

  • Page 168: Aim Duration

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Aim Duration When the scanner is in Trigger Pull to Scan mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot is seen before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in the Trigger Release to Scan mode.

  • Page 169: Numeric Bar Codes

    Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). Parameter Menus 5-101...
  • Page 170 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) 5-102...

  • Page 171: Cancel

    Parameter Menus Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) Cancel If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below. CANCEL 5-103...
  • Page 172 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide 5-104...

  • Page 173: Appendix A Bar Code Information

    Appendix A Bar Code Information UCC/EAN-128 UCC/EAN-128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code symbols. UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control character.
  • Page 174 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 1 2 8 Standard UCC/EAN-128 Code 128 Disable Disable Disable Enable Enable Disable Enable Enable Effect and Example No Code 128 symbols can be read. Read only symbols with leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1 FNC1...

  • Page 175: Aim Code Identifiers

    AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) = Code Character (see = Modifier Character (see Code Character Table A-2) Table A-3) Table A-2. Code Characters Code Type Code 39 Code 128/EAN-128 UPC/EAN Codabar...
  • Page 176 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on the following table. Code Type Option Value Code 39 Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW, is transmitted as ]A7AimId where 7 = (3+4).
  • Page 177 Table A-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Codabar Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]F04123 Code 93 Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0012345678905 MSI Plessey Example: An MSI Plessey bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is transmitted as ]M04123 D 2 of 5 Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123...
  • Page 178 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide According to AIM standards, a UPC with supplemental bar code is transmitted in one of the following formats: ]E0 (UPC chars) (terminator) ]E2 (supplemental) (terminator) or ]E2 (supplemental) (terminator) ]E0 (UPC chars) (terminator) In the scanner, however, the format is changed to: ]E0 (UPC chars) ]E2 (supplemental) Therefore, a UPC with two supplemental characters, 01234567890510, is transmitted to the host as a 21-character string, ]E00012345678905]E110.
  • Page 179 Table A-5. ASCII Character Set ASCII Full ASCII Code 39 Value Encode Char. 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 Keystroke ASCII Value CTRL 2 1024 CTRL A...
  • Page 180 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Full ASCII Code 39 Value Encode Char. 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070...
  • Page 181 Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Full ASCII Code 39 Value Encode Char. 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 Keystroke ASCII Value 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123...
  • Page 182 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I...
  • Page 183 Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) PF Keys Keystroke 4001 PF 1 4002 PF 2 4003 PF 3 4004 PF 4 4005 PF 5 4006 PF 6 4007 PF 7 4008 PF 8 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007...
  • Page 184 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) Numeric Keystroke Keypad 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 Extended Keystroke Keypad 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock A-12 Numeric...

  • Page 185: Appendix B Automatic Project Download

    Automatic Project Download The Phaser P470/P370 RF scanner is shipped from the factory with a pre-installed default application. This fully functional application allows the scanner to be used “out of the box”. If you need to load your own application into the scanner, the “Automatic Project Download”...
  • Page 186 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Note that designer always appends the .prj suffix to the directories it creates to store project files. The PROJECT.CMD file will be automatically generated by the MCL-Designer application.

  • Page 187: Appendix C Radio Channels

    Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country The cordless Phaser scanner operates continuously on a single, programmable channel (frequency) between 2.402 GHz (channel 02) and 2.483 GHz (channel 83). A maximum of 82 channels are available. Not all channels are available in all countries. If a channel is not legal to use in your country, an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble.
  • Page 188 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country BOLIVIA BRAZIL CANADA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTARICA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG HUNGARY INDONESIA ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA Total First...
  • Page 189 Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORWAY PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA RUSSIA SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SLOVENIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Total First Last Channels Channel Channel...
  • Page 190 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY UNITED STATES (US) VENEZUELA Total First Last Channels Channel Channel...

  • Page 191: Appendix D Messages And Error Codes

    Messages and Error Codes Introduction This Appendix contains information on messages and error codes displayed on the scanner. Messages The scanner displays messages when certain actions are performed. If the scanner displays a message that is unfamiliar, contact the Symbol Support Center on page xi. Message Unit Cradled Battery Temperature Out Of...

  • Page 192: Communication Errors

    P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Table D-1. Scanner Messages (Continued) Message Recharge Battery Communication Errors Scanning Transmission Range A communication error will occur when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly communicate. When a communication error occurs while using the default application, the scanner emits 4 beeps (LO HI LO HI) and displays a "Failed Communication"...
  • Page 193 Error Code Type RF Communication Error RF Communication Error RF Communication Error MCL-Link Error RF Communication Error Memory Allocation Error For repeated occurrence contact Customer Service. RF Communication Error MCL-Link Error MCL-Link Error MCL-Link Error Note: For users developing applications, these error codes will not be shown on the display but are reported in System Variable 97 immediately after the execution of the offending command (SO, SI, NO or NI).
  • Page 194 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 195: Index

    Numerics 123Scan ......3-17 ADF rules ......3-17 AIM Code Identifiers .
  • Page 196 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide check digit algorithm ..5-77 check digits ....5-75 enable/disable ....5-72 set lengths .
  • Page 197 Operational parameters ....5-1 P370 ALR (see ALR) ....5-99 pairing long range scanners ... . 2-6 pairing the scanner and cradle .
  • Page 198 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide quick startup instructions ....1-3 reboot scanner ....3-1, 3-28 Related Publication .
  • Page 199 technical specifications ....4-4 temperature battery ......D-1 operating .
  • Page 200 P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide Index-6...
  • Page 201 We’d like to know what you think about this Manual. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to: (631) 738-3318, or mail to: Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza M/S B-4 Holtsville, NY 11742-1300...
  • Page 202 4. Troubleshooting Problems • Troubleshooting table • Communication errors • Beeper indications and default application error codes • Cradle LED indications Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300 72-38495-03 Revision B — December 2001 PRG Page 1-2, 2-8...

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