Datalogic PowerScan PBT950X Product Reference Manual

Datalogic PowerScan PBT950X Product Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 PowerScan™ 950X Family Industrial Handheld Area Imager Bar Code Reader PowerScan PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Datalogic representative. Electronic versions may either be downloadable from the Datalogic website (www.datalogic.com) or provided on appropriate media. If you visit our website and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other Datalogic publi- cations, please let us know via the "Contact Datalogic" page.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set Date and Time ......................................18 Linking the Reader ......................................... 18 Link Datalogic RF Devices to Base ................................18 Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Slave) Mode ......................18 Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode ...................... 19 Linking to a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode .............................
  • Page 4 Contents ACK NAK Options ..................................32 ACK Character ....................................33 NAK Character ..................................... 33 ACK NAK Timeout Value ................................34 ACK NAK Retry Count .................................. 34 ACK NAK Error Handling ................................35 Indicate Transmission Failure ..............................35 Disable Character ..................................36 Enable Character ..................................
  • Page 5 Contents Coupon Control .................................... 83 UPC-A ........................................84 UPC-A Enable/Disable ................................84 UPC-A Check Character Transmission ............................84 Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 ................................85 UPC-A Number System Character Transmission ........................85 UPC-A 2D Component ................................. 86 UPC-E ........................................86 UPC-E Enable/Disable ................................86 UPC-E Check Character Transmission ............................
  • Page 6 Contents Code 128 Length Control ................................116 Code 128 Set Length 1 ................................117 Code 128 Set Length 2 ................................118 GS1-128 ....................................... 119 GS1-128 Enable ..................................119 GS1-128 2D Component ................................119 CODE ISBT 128 ....................................120 ISBT 128 Concatenation ................................120 ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ..............................
  • Page 7 Contents GS1 DATABAR™ EXPANDED ................................152 GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Enable/Disable ..........................152 GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation ........................153 GS1 DataBar™ Expanded 2D Component ..........................153 GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control ..........................154 GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 1 ............................ 155 GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 8 Contents Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable ............................... 192 Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation ......................... 192 Micro PDF417 Length Control ..............................193 Micro PDF417 Set Length 1 ..............................193 Micro PDF417 Set Length 2 ..............................194 QR CODE ......................................195 QR Code Enable / Disable ................................
  • Page 9 Contents Bluetooth Friendly Name ................................. 230 Bluetooth Reconnect Attempt Mode ............................230 Power Class ....................................231 HID Country Mode ..................................231 PM950X-Only Features ................................234 STAR Radio Protocol Timeout ..............................234 STAR Radio Transmit Mode ..............................235 Changing System Speed ................................236 Frequency Agility ..................................
  • Page 10 Contents REFERENCES ......................................269 RS-232 Parameters ......................................270 RS-232 Only .........................................270 RS-232/USB COM Parameters ..................................271 Keyboard Interface .......................................278 Wedge Quiet Interval ....................................278 Intercharacter Delay ....................................279 Intercode Delay ......................................280 Symbologies .........................................281 Datamatrix DPM Decoding Safety ................................281 Set Length ........................................281 Data Editing ..........................................283 Global Prefix/Suffix .....................................284 Global AIM ID ........................................284 Label ID .........................................286...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction About this Manual This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced technical information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product are downloadable free of charge from the web- site listed on the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 12: Manual Conventions

    Guide (QRG), the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration application, and any other manuals, instruction sheets and utilities for this product can be down- loaded from the website listed below. Alternatively, printed copies or prod- uct support CDs for most products can be purchased through your Datalogic reseller. Technical Support...
  • Page 13: About The Reader

    Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings, custom configuration can be done by scanning the programming barcodes within this guide or with Datalogic Aladdin™, available from the Datalogic website. See "Datalogic Aladdin™"...
  • Page 14: The Bc9Xx0™ Base Station/Charger

    Introduction The BC9xx0™ Base Station/Charger The BC9xx0 base station, when paired with one or more PowerScan 950X readers, builds a Cordless Reading System for the collection, decoding and transmission of bar code data. It can be connected to a Host PC via RS-232, USB, or KBD Wedge, and is suited for single-cradle layouts.
  • Page 15: Battery Safety

    Use only the authorized power supplies, battery pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your Datalogic reseller. The use of any other power supplies can damage the device and void your warranty.
  • Page 16: Programming The Reader

    In addition, Aladdin makes it easy to upgrade the handheld’s firmware, to attain the benefits of new reader features. Reference the Datalogic Aladdin™ Online Help for more details. Aladdin is available for download free of charge on the Datalogic website. PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 17: Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup Unpacking Check carefully to ensure the reader and any accessories ordered are pres- ent and undamaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, contact Dat- alogic Technical Support. Information is shown on page KEEP THE PACKAGING. Should the unit ever require service, it should be returned in its original shipping container.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Cable (Corded Versions)

    Setup Connecting the Cable (Corded versions) A. Rubber gasket B. Cable Holder C. Cover D. Connector Holder 1. Slip the cable through the Cover. 2. Push the Rubber Gasket onto the Cable Holder. FRONT>> 3. Push the Cable Holder and gasket into the handle.
  • Page 19: Configuring The Base Station

    Configuring the Base Station Configuring the Base Station To set up your BC9xx0 cradle you must: 1. Physically install the cradle. 2. Make all system connections. 3. Configure the BC9xx0 cradle. Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle The cradle package contains the following items: BC9xx0 Base Station (with Desktop Mounting 1 Metal Mounting plate Bracket installed)
  • Page 20: Permanent Mounting

    Setup To change the Bracket: 1. Remove the screw holding the Bracket in place. Retain the screw for re- use. 2. Carefully lift off the Bracket. 3. Install the other bracket by first slipping the end tab into place on the base station, then easing the tabs (shown in Figure 1 on page 9) into...
  • Page 21: Mounting For Portable Use

    Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle Mounting for Portable Use If portability of the cradle is required, the metal plate must be used. There are two ways this can be done: (1) by first mounting the metal plate on a flat surface so the cradle can be slid off and on, or (2) mounting the metal plate onto the back of the base station and then screwing both to the desired sur- face.
  • Page 22: System Connections

    Setup Attaching the Metal Plate to Base Alternatively, the mount can be attached first to the base, then both can be mounted to a wall as described above. Figure 5. Attaching Mounting Plate to Base Base with Mount attached System Connections Connections should always be made with power off! CAUTION The BC9xx0 cradle provides a multi-interface connector and a power supply...
  • Page 23: Connecting And Disconnecting The Interface Cable

    Mounting the BC9xx0 Cradle Connecting and Disconnecting the Interface Cable The BC9xx0 can be connected to a Host by means of a multi-interface cable, which must be simply plugged into the Host connector, visible on the front panel of the cradle. To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other similar object into the hole corresponding to the Host connector on the body of the cradle.
  • Page 24: Bc9Xx0 Configuration

    BC9xx0 Configuration The BC9xx0 configuration can be performed in three ways: by using the ™ Datalogic Aladdin software configuration program, by sending configura- tion strings from the Host PC via the RS-232 or USB-COM interface or by reading configuration bar codes with the PowerScan 950X reader.
  • Page 25 USB Keyboard with standard key encoding Features starting on page Select USB Keyboard USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding Select USB Alternate Keyboard USB Keyboard for Apple computers Select USB-KBD-APPLE a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 26 Setup KEYBOARD FEATURES USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding Select USB Alternate Keyboard USB Keyboard for Apple computers Select USB-KBD-APPLE AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 & 95 w/Standard Key Encoding Set KEYBOARD WEDGE Select KBD-AT Interface Features starting on...
  • Page 27: Customizing Configuration Settings

    Customizing Configuration Settings Customizing Configuration Settings Configure Interface Settings If after scanning the interface bar code from the previous table, your instal- lation requires you to select options to further customize your reader, turn to the appropriate section for your interface type in "Configuration Parame- ters"...
  • Page 28: Set Date And Time

    3. Use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices” and select "Datalogic Scanner." If you receive an error message, it may be necessary to disable security on the device. 4. Use an RS-232 terminal program to see incoming data on the port des- ignated by the computer's Bluetooth manager.
  • Page 29: Linking To A Bluetooth Adapter In Serial Port Profile (Master) Mode

    Bluetooth manager. Link to PC in HID The Powerscan PBT950X can be set up to require a PIN code when con- necting. If you want to set up a PIN, or when adding new equipment to a "Bluetooth PIN system that uses a custom security PIN, please see Code"...
  • Page 30 Setup NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 31: Configuration Using Bar Codes

    Chapter 3 Configuration Using Bar Codes This and following sections provide programming bar codes to configure your reader by changing the default settings. For details about additional methods of programming, see "Configuration Methods" on page You must first enable your PowerScan to read bar codes in order to Setup, starting use this section.
  • Page 32 Enter/Exit Programming Mode • "2D Symbologies" on page 173 provides configuration of a personal- ized mix of 2D codes, code families and their options. You must first enable your reader to read bar codes in order to use Setup, starting on this section.
  • Page 33: Global Interface Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES The following interface features are configurable by all interface types. Host Commands — Obey/Ignore This option specifies whether the reader will obey or ignore host com- mands. When set to ignore, the reader will ignore all host commands except those necessary for: •...
  • Page 34 Configuration Using Bar Codes NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 35: Only Interface25

    RS-232 ONLY INTERFACE on page 26 on page 27 on page 27 on page 28 ARITY on page 29 ANDSHAKING ONTROL Use the programming bar codes in this section if modifications to the stan- dard RS-232 interface settings are necessary to meet your system’s require- ments.
  • Page 36: Baud Rate

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Baud Rate page 270 for information on this feature. Baud Rate = 1200 Baud Rate = 2400 Baud Rate = 4800 Baud Rate = 9600 Baud Rate = 19,200 Baud Rate = 38,400 Baud Rate = 57,600 DEFAULT Baud Rate = 115,200 PowerScan™...
  • Page 37: Data Bits

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Data Bits This parameter allows the reader to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol for sending and receiving data. 7 Data Bits DEFAULT 8 Data Bits Stop Bits Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements. See page 270 for more information on this feature.
  • Page 38: Parity

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Parity This feature specifies parity required for sending and receiving data. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. See page 270 more information. DEFAULT Parity = None Parity = Even Parity = Odd PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 39: Handshaking Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Handshaking Control page 270 for more information about this feature. DEFAULT Handshaking Control = RTS Handshaking Control = RTS/CTS Handshaking Control = RTS/XON/XOFF Handshaking Control = RTS On/CTS Handshaking Control = RTS/CTS Scan Control Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 40: Rs-232/Usb-Com Interfaces30

    RS-232/USB-COM INTERFACES on page 31 NTERCHARACTER ELAY on page 31 ASCII BEL on page 32 OT ON on page 32 ACK NAK O PTIONS on page 33 ACK C HARACTER on page 33 NAK C HARACTER on page 34 ACK NAK T IMEOUT ALUE on page 34...
  • Page 41: Intercharacter Delay

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in 10ms increments. A setting of zero speci- fies no delay.
  • Page 42: Beep On Not On File

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Beep On Not on File This option enables/disables the action of the reader to sound a three beep sequence upon receiving a Not-On-File (NOF) host command. Beep On Not On File = Disable DEFAULT Beep On Not On File = Enable ACK NAK Options This enables/disables the ability of the reader to support the RS-232 ACK/ NAK protocol.
  • Page 43: Ack Character

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ACK Character This setting specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the ACK character. ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. page 272 for more information. Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters.
  • Page 44: Ack Nak Timeout Value

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ACK NAK Timeout Value This option specifies the amount of time the reader waits for an ACK charac- ter from the host following label transmission. The selectable timeout range is 200 milliseconds to 15,000ms (15 seconds) in 200ms increments. A selection of 0 disables the timeout.
  • Page 45: Ack Nak Error Handling

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ACK NAK Error Handling This feature specifies the method the reader uses to handle receive errors detected while waiting for an ACK character from the host. DEFAULT ACK NAK Error Handling = Ignore Errors Detected ACK NAK Error Handling = Process Error as Valid ACK Char- acter ACK NAK Error Handling = Process Error as Valid NAK Character...
  • Page 46: Disable Character

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Disable Character Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to disable the reader. ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters.
  • Page 47: Keyboard Emulation Settings

    KEYBOARD EMULATION SETTINGS on page 38 OUNTRY on page 41 ONTROL HARACTERS on page 42 EDGE UIET NTERVAL on page 42 NTERCODE ELAY on page 43 TATE on page 43 UMLOCK on page 44 USB K EYBOARD PEED on page 45 USB K EYBOARD UMERIC...
  • Page 48: Country Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Country Mode This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard. Several languages are supported: DEFAULT Country Mode = U.S. Country Mode = Belgium Country Mode = Britain Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description. Country Mode = Croatia Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description.
  • Page 49 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Country Mode (continued) Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description. Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description. Country Mode = Hungary Country Mode = Italy Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description.
  • Page 50 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Country Mode (continued) Supports only the interfaces listed in the Coun- try Mode feature description. Country Mode = Poland Supports only the interfaces listed in the Country Mode feature description. Country Mode = Portugal Supports only the interfaces listed in the Coun- try Mode feature description.
  • Page 51: Send Control Characters

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Send Control Characters This feature specifies how the reader transmits ASCII control characters to the host. Reference Appendix E, Scancode Tables for more information about control characters. Options are as follows: Characters from 00 to 0x1F are sent as control charac- Control Character 00 : ter Ctrl+Keys, special keys are located from 0x80 to 0xA1.
  • Page 52: Wedge Quiet Interval

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Wedge Quiet Interval Specifies amount of time to look for keyboard activity before scanner breaks keyboard connection in order to transmit data to host. The selectable range for this setting is 00 to 990 milliseconds (00-0x63 by 01) in increments of ten milliseconds.
  • Page 53: Caps Lock State

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Caps Lock State This option specifies the format in which the reader sends character data. This does not apply when an alternate key encoding keyboard is selected. DEFAULT Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON Caps Lock State = AUTO Caps Lock Enable Numlock This option specifies the setting of the NUMLOCK key in the Keyboard...
  • Page 54: Usb Keyboard Speed

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode USB Keyboard Speed This option specifies the USB poll rate for a USB keyboard. This feature applies ONLY to the USB Keyboard interface. DEFAULT USB Keyboard Speed = 1ms USB Keyboard Speed = 2ms USB Keyboard Speed = 3ms USB Keyboard Speed = 4ms USB Keyboard Speed = 5ms USB Keyboard Speed = 6ms...
  • Page 55: Usb Keyboard Numeric Keypad

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode USB Keyboard Speed (continued) USB Keyboard Speed = 7ms USB Keyboard Speed = 8ms USB Keyboard Speed = 9ms USB Keyboard Speed = 10ms USB Keyboard Numeric Keypad This option Controls whether numeric characters will be sent using standard keys or the numeric keypad.
  • Page 56 NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 57: Usb-Oem Interface

    USB-OEM INTERFACE on page 48 USB-OEM D EVICE SAGE on page 48 NTERFACE PTIONS Feature settings for USB interfaces differ depending upon which host type the reader will be connected with. Use the feature settings in this chapter to specifically configure for the USB-OEM interface. Other USB interfaces are included in the appropriate chapter for their host type.
  • Page 58: Usb-Oem Device Usage

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode USB-OEM Device Usage The USB-OEM protocol allows for the reader to be identified as one of two different types of bar code scanners. Depending on what other scanners you may already have connected to a USB-OEM POS, you may need to change this setting to enable all devices to communicate.
  • Page 59: Data Format

    DATA FORMAT on page LOBAL REFIX UFFIX EADER ERMINATOR on page 51 AIM ID LOBAL starting on page 55 ABEL Label ID: Pre-Loaded Sets • Individually Set Label ID • Label ID Control • Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies •...
  • Page 60: Global Prefix/Suffix (Header/Terminator)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Global Prefix/Suffix (Header/Terminator) This option sets up to 20 characters each from the set of ASCII characters or any hex value from 00 to FF. The characters may be added as a prefix (in a position before the bar code data, also called a header) and/or as a suffix (in a position following the bar code data, also called a terminator).
  • Page 61: Global Aim Id

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Global AIM ID This feature enables/disables addition of AIM IDs for all sym- bology types. AIM label identifiers (as opposed to custom characters you select yourself as with label identifiers) can be included with scanned bar code data. See Table 3 on page 3-51 for a listing of AIM IDs.
  • Page 62 Enter/Exit Programming Mode AIM IDs (continued) CODE39 LAPOSTE CODE39 PZN CODE93 DATABAR 14 DATABAR 14 COMPOSITE DATABAR EXPANDED DATABAR EXPANDED COMPOSITE DATABAR LIMITED DATABAR LIMITED COMPOSITE DATA MATRIX EAN128 EAN128 COMPOSITE EAN13 EAN13 P2 EAN13 P5 EAN13 COMPOSITE EAN8 EAN8 P2 EAN8 P5 EAN8 COMPOSITE FOLLET 2OF5...
  • Page 63 Enter/Exit Programming Mode AIM IDs (continued) MAXICODE MICRO QR MICRO PDF PDF417 PLESSEY POSTAL AUSTRALIAN POSTAL IMB POSTAL JAPANESE POSTAL KIX POSTAL PLANET POSTAL PORTUGAL POSTAL POSTNET BB POSTAL ROYAL MAIL POSTAL SWEDISH POSTNET QR CODE TRIOPTIC UPCA UPCA P2 UPCA P5 UPCA COMPOSITE UPCE...
  • Page 64: Set Aim Id Individually For Gs1-128

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Set AIM ID Individually for GS1-128 This feature configures a Label ID individually for the GS1-128 symbology and the programming for this works the same way as Label ID. See Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology, starting on page 289 for detailed instruc- tions on setting this feature.
  • Page 65: Label Id

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID A Label ID is a customizable code of up to three ASCII characters (convert to Hex using the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual), used to identify a bar code symbology type. It can be appended previous to or fol- lowing the transmitted bar code data depending upon how this option is enabled.
  • Page 66: Individually Set Label Id

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Individually Set Label ID This feature configures a Label ID individually for a single symbology. To set, first define whether you want it as a prefix or suffix by scanning a label below. Then turn to Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies, starting on page 57 to select the symbology you want to set, followed by up to 3 characters from the ASCII Chart at the back of this man-...
  • Page 67: Label Id Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID Symbology Selection 1D Symbologies − This option selects the symbology for which a Label ID is to be configured. "Label ID" on page 55 or page 289 in “References” for more detailed instructions. If less than the expected string of 3 characters are selected, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code twice to accept the selection and exit Program- ming Mode.
  • Page 68 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies (continued) Set EAN 8 Label ID Character(s) Set GS1 DataBar Expanded Composite Label ID Character(s) Set EAN 8 Composite Label ID Character(s) Set GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) Set EAN 8 P2 Label ID Character(s) Set GS1-128 Composite Label ID Character(s) Set EAN 8 P5 Label ID Character(s) Set GSI DataBar Limited Label ID Character(s)
  • Page 69 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies (continued) Set IMB Postal Code Label ID Character(s) Set MSI Label ID Character(s) Set Industrial 2 of 5 Label ID Character(s) Set Planet Postal Code Label ID Character(s) Set Interleaved 2 of 5 Label ID Character(s) Set Plessey Label ID Character(s) Set ISBN Label ID Character(s) Set Portugal Postal Code Label ID Character(s)
  • Page 70 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies (continued) Set Swedish Postal Code Label ID Character(s) Set UPC-A P5 Label ID Character(s) Set Trioptic Code Label ID Character(s) Set UPC-E Label ID Character(s) Set UPC-A Label ID Character(s) Set UPC-E P5 Label ID Character(s) Label ID Symbology Selection 2D Symbologies...
  • Page 71: Advanced Formatting: User Label Edit

    Label ID Advanced Formatting: User Label Edit Advanced formatting is available to create user label edit scripts. See the Datalogic Aladdin configuration application or contact Technical Support. Case Conversion This feature allows conversion of the case of all alphabetic characters to upper or lower case.
  • Page 72 NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 73: Reading Parameters

    READING PARAMETERS on page 64 OUBLE IMEOUT on page 65 EEPER NDICATORS on page 65 OWER LERT on page 65 HEN TO NDICATE on page 66 on page 66 REQUENCY on page 67 ENGTH on page 68 OLUME on page 69 LED D URATION on page 70...
  • Page 74: Double Read Timeout

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Double Read Timeout Double Read Timeout prevents a double read of the same label by setting the minimum time allowed between reads of labels of the same symbology and data. If the unit reads a label and sees the same label again within the specified timeout, the second read is ignored.
  • Page 75: Led And Beeper Indicators

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode LED AND BEEPER INDICATORS Power On Alert Disables or enables the indication (from the Beeper) that the reader is receiving power. Power On Alert = Disable (No Audible Indication) DEFAULT Power On Alert = Power-up Beep Good Read: When to Indicate This feature specifies when the reader will provide indication (beep and/or flash its green LED) upon successfully reading a bar code.
  • Page 76: Good Read Beep Type

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Good Read Beep Type Specifies whether the good read beep has a mono or bitonal beep sound. DEFAULT Good Read Beep Type = Mono Good Read Beep Type = Bitonal Good Read Beep Frequency Adjusts the good read beep to sound at a selectable low, medium or high frequency, selectable from the list below.
  • Page 77: Good Read Beep Length

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Good Read Beep Length $CBPLE06(CR) Good Read Beep Length = 60 msec $CBPLE08(CR) DEFAULT Good Read Beep Length = 80 msec $CBPLE0A(CR) Good Read Beep Length = 100 msec $CBPLE0C(CR) Good Read Beep Length = 120 msec $CBPLE0E(CR) Good Read Beep Length = 140 msec $CBPLE10(CR)
  • Page 78: Good Read Beep Volume

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Good Read Beep Volume Selects the beeper volume (loudness) upon a good read beep. There are three selectable volume levels. Good Read Beep Volume = Beeper Off Good Read Beep Volume = Low Good Read Beep Volume = Medium DEFAULT Good Read Beep Volume = High PowerScan™...
  • Page 79: Good Read Led Duration

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Good Read LED Duration This feature specifies the amount of time that the Good Read LED remains on following a good read. The good read LED on time can be set within a range of 100 milliseconds to 25,500 milliseconds (0.1 to 25.5 seconds) in 100ms increments.
  • Page 80: Scanning Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode SCANNING FEATURES Scan Mode Selects the reader’s scan operating mode. See page 293 in “References” for descriptions. DEFAULT Scan Mode = Trigger Single Scan Mode = Trigger Hold Multiple Scan Mode = Trigger Pulse Multiple Scan Mode = Flashing Scan Mode = Always On Scan Mode = Stand Mode PowerScan™...
  • Page 81: Stand Mode Indication

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Stand Mode Indication This operation is useful for indicating when the reader is in Stand Mode. If enabled, the blue indicator will blink when Stand Mode scanning is active. DEFAULT Stand Mode Indication = Disable Stand Mode Indication = Enable Pick Mode Specifies the ability of the reader to decode labels only when they are close to the center of the aiming pattern.
  • Page 82: Stand Mode Sensitivity

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Stand Mode Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity level for stand mode wakeup. Choices are low, medium and high. Stand Mode Sensitivity = Low DEFAULT Stand Mode Sensitivity = Medium Stand Mode Sensitivity = High Stand Mode Illumination Off Time Specifies the amount of time reader illumination stays off after pulling the trigger when in Stand Mode.
  • Page 83: Scanning Active Time

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Scanning Active Time This setting specifies the amount of time that the reader stays in scan ON state once the state is entered. The range for this setting is from 1 to 255 seconds in 1-second increments. See page 295 in “References”...
  • Page 84: Flash On Time

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Flash On Time This feature specifies the ON time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode. The selectable range is 100 to 9,900 milliseconds (0.1 to 9.9 seconds), in 100 millisecond increments. See page 297 in “References” for detailed infor- mation on setting this feature.
  • Page 85: Aiming Pointer

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Aiming Pointer Enables/disables the aiming pointer for all symbologies. Aiming Pointer = Disable DEFAULT Aiming Pointer = Enable Aiming Duration Timer Specifies the frame of time the aiming pointer remains on after decoding a label, when in trigger single mode.The range for this setting is from 1 to 255 seconds in 1-second increments.
  • Page 86: Green Spot Duration

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Green Spot Duration Specifies the duration of the good read pointer beam after a good read. Green Spot Duration = Disable (Green Spot is Off) DEFAULT Green Spot Duration = Short (300 msec) Green Spot Duration = Medium (500 msec) Green Spot Duration = Long (800 msec) Partial Label Reading Control Enable/Disable the option to ignore partial labels to be read within the...
  • Page 87: Decode Negative Image

    Decode Negative Image = Enable Image Capture Image capature is supported by RS-232 and USB-COM interfaces only. For information and a list of options for Image Capture, use the Datalogic Alad- din configuration application, available for free download from the Data- logic Scanning website.
  • Page 88: Multiple Label Reading

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode MULTIPLE LABEL READING In standard (default) mode, when the reader’s aiming system is activated (by a trigger pull, motion or other method depending on the mode), it then acquires and processes each image in the area in front of it (the Volume). In this case, the scanner stops processing the image once it decodes a label.
  • Page 89: Multiple Labels Ordering By Code Symbology

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology This feature allows you to specify the order multiple labels are transmitted by symbology type, when Multiple Labels per Frame is enabled. See page 299 in “References” for detailed information on setting this feature. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code at left followed by the digits From the alphanu-...
  • Page 90 Enter/Exit Programming Mode NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 91: 1D Symbologies

    1D SYMBOLOGIES The reader supports the following 1D symbologies (bar code types). See "2D Symbologies" starting on page 173 for 2D bar codes. Symbology-dependent options are included in each chapter. on page 83 ISABLE YMBOLOGIES on page 83 EAN/UPC on page 86 UPC-E on page 89 GTIN F...
  • Page 92: Keypad

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode on page 119 GS1-128 on page 138 ODABAR on page 144 ABC C ODABAR on page 147 on page 151 GS1 D ™ O MNIDIRECTIONAL on page 152 GS1 D ™ E XPANDED on page 157 GS1 D ™...
  • Page 93: Disable All Symbologies

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES Use this feature to disable all symbologies. 1. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING Mode bar code. 2. Scan the Disable All Symbologies bar code. 3. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING bar code. Disable All Symbologies This does not disable the reading of programming labels.
  • Page 94: Upc-A

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-A The following options apply to the UPC-A symbology. UPC-A Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read UPC-A bar codes. UPC-A = Disable DEFAULT UPC-A = Enable UPC-A Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with UPC-A bar code data.
  • Page 95: Expand Upc-A To Ean-13

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 Expands UPC-A data to the EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes the symbology ID to match those required for EAN-13. DEFAULT UPC-A to EAN-13 = Don’t Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 = Expand UPC-A Number System Character Transmission This feature enables/disables transmission of the UPC-A number system character.
  • Page 96: Upc-A 2D Component

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-A 2D Component This feature enables/disables a requirement that a 2D label component be decoded when a base label of this symbology is decoded. DEFAULT EAN-13 2D Component = Disable (2D component not required) EAN-13 2D Component = 2D component must be decoded UPC-E The following options apply to the UPC-E symbology.
  • Page 97: Upc-E Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-E Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with UPC-E bar code data. UPC-E Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send DEFAULT UPC-E Check Character Transmission = Send UPC-E 2D Component This feature enables/disables a requirement that a 2D label component be decoded when a base label for this symbology is decoded.
  • Page 98: Expand Upc-E To Ean-13

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 Expands UPC-E data to the EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes the symbology ID to match those required for EAN-13. DEFAULT UPC-E to EAN-13 = Don’t Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 = Expand Expand UPC-E to UPC-A Expands UPC-E data to the UPC-A data format.
  • Page 99: Upc-E Number System Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-E Number System Character Transmission This feature enables/disables transmission of the UPC-E system number character. UPC-E Number System Character = Do not transmit DEFAULT UPC-E Number System Character = Transmit GTIN FORMATTING This feature enables/disables the ability to convert UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN 8, and EAN 13 labels into the GTIN 14-character format.
  • Page 100: Ean 13 (Jan 13)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode EAN 13 (JAN 13) The following options apply to the EAN 13 (Jan 13) symbology. EAN 13 Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read EAN 13/JAN 13 bar codes. EAN 13 = Disable DEFAULT EAN 13 = Enable EAN 13 Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with EAN 13 bar code data.
  • Page 101: Ean-13 Flag 1 Character

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode EAN-13 Flag 1 Character Enables/disables transmission of an EAN/JAN13 Flag1 character. The Flag 1 character is the first character of the label. EAN-13 Flag 1 Char= Don’t transmit DEFAULT EAN-13 Flag 1 Char= Transmit EAN-13 ISBN Conversion This option enables/disables conversion of EAN 13/JAN 13 Bookland labels starting with 978 to ISBN labels.
  • Page 102: Ean-13 2D Component

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode EAN-13 2D Component This feature enables/disables a requirement that a 2D label component be decoded when a base label of this symbology is decoded. DEFAULT EAN-13 2D Component = Disable (2D component not required) EAN-13 2D Component = 2D component must be decoded ISSN The following options apply to the ISSN symbology.
  • Page 103: Ean 8 (Jan 8)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode EAN 8 (JAN 8) The following options apply to the EAN 8 (Jan 8) symbology. EAN 8 Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read EAN 8/JAN 8 bar codes. EAN 8 = Disable DEFAULT EAN 8 = Enable EAN 8 Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with EAN 8 bar code data.
  • Page 104: Expand Ean 8 To Ean 13

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 Enable this option to expand EAN 8/JAN 8 labels to EAN 13/JAN 13. DEFAULT Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 = Disable Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 = Enable EAN 8 2D Component This feature enables/disables a requirement that a 2D label component be decoded when a base label for this symbology is decoded.
  • Page 105: Upc/Ean Global Settings

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC/EAN GLOBAL SETTINGS This section provides configuration settings for UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN 13 and EAN 8 symbologies, and affects all of these unless otherwise marked for each feature description. UPC/EAN Price Weight Check This feature enables/disables calculation and verification of price/weight check digits.
  • Page 106: Upc/Ean Quiet Zones

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC/EAN Quiet Zones This feature specifies the number of quiet zones for UPC/EAN labels. Quiet zones are blank areas at the ends of a bar code, typically 10 times the width of the narrowest bar or space in the label. The property applies to all EAN- UPC symbologies globally and to the ADDONs.
  • Page 107: Add-Ons

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ADD-ONS Contact Customer Support for advanced programming of optional and con- ditional add-ons. Optional Add-ons The reader can be enabled to optionally read the following add-ons (sup- plementals): If a UPC/EAN base label and an add-on are both decoded, the reader will transmit the base label and add-on.
  • Page 108: Optional Add-On Timer

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Optional Add-On Timer This option sets the time the reader will look for an add-on when an add-on fragment has been seen and optional add-ons are enabled. (Also see "Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer" on page 100.) Optional Add-on Timer = 10ms Optional Add-on Timer = 20ms Optional Add-on Timer = 30ms Optional Add-on Timer = 40ms...
  • Page 109 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Optional Add-On Timer (continued) Optional Add-on Timer = 120ms Optional Add-on Timer = 140ms Optional Add-on Timer = 160ms Optional Add-on Timer = 180ms Optional Add-on Timer = 200ms Optional Add-on Timer = 220ms Optional Add-on Timer = 240ms Optional Add-on Timer = 260ms Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 110: Optional Gs1-128 Add-On Timer

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Optional Add-On Timer (continued) $CADOT1C(CR) Optional Add-on Timer = 280ms $CADOT1E(CR) Optional Add-on Timer = 300ms Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer This option sets the timer expiration value to read the added part after reading the linear EAN/UPC part. For UPC/EAN add-ons other than those of that type, see "Optional Add-On Timer"...
  • Page 111 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer (continued) $CADUT04(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 40ms $CADUT05(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 50ms $CADUT06(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 60ms $CADUT07(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 70ms $CADUT0A(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 100ms $CADUT0C(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 120ms $CADUT0E(CR)
  • Page 112 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer (continued) $CADUT12(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 180ms $CADUT14(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 200ms $CADUT16(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 220ms $CADUT18(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 240ms $CADUT1A(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 260ms $CADUT1C(CR) Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer = 280ms $CADUT1E(CR)
  • Page 113: Code 39

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE 39 The following options apply to the Code 39 symbology. Code 39 Enable/Disable $CC3EN00(CR) Code 39 = Disable $CC3EN01(CR) DEFAULT Code 39 = Enable Code 39 Check Character Calculation Enable this option to enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Code 39 check character.
  • Page 114: Code 39 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39 Check Character Calculation (continued) $CC3CC04(CR) Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Enable Italian Post Check $CC3CC08(CR) Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Enable Daimler Chrysler Check Code 39 Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Code 39 bar code data.
  • Page 115: Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission Enable this option to enable/disable transmission of Code 39 start and stop characters $CC3SS00(CR) DEFAULT Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission = Don’t Transmit $CC3SS01(CR) Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission = Transmit Code 39 Full ASCII Enables/disables the translation of Code 39 characters to Code 39 full- ASCII characters.
  • Page 116: Code 39 Quiet Zones

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39 Quiet Zones This feature specifies the number of quiet zones for Code 39 labels. Quiet zones are blank areas at the ends of a bar code, typically 10 times the width of the narrowest bar or space in the label. $CC3LO02(CR) Code 39 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides $CC3LO03(CR)
  • Page 117: Code 39 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39 Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 39 Length Con- trol. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 118: Code 39 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 39 Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 119: Trioptic Code

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode TRIOPTIC CODE The following options apply to the Trioptic symbology. Trioptic Code Enable/Disable $CCTEN00(CR) DEFAULT Trioptic Code = Disable $CCTEN01(CR) Trioptic Code = Enable CODE 32 (ITAL PHARMACEUTICAL CODE) The following options apply to the Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical Code) symbology.
  • Page 120: Code 32 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 32 Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Code 32 bar code data. $CP3CT00(CR) DEFAULT Code 32 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send $CP3CT01(CR) Code 32 Check Character Transmission = Send Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission This option enables/disables transmission of Code 32 start and stop char- acters...
  • Page 121: Code 39 Cip (French Pharmaceutical)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE 39 CIP (FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL) The following options apply to the Code 39 CIP symbology. Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable Enables/Disables ability of the reader to decode Code 39 CIP labels. $CCCEN00(CR) DEFAULT Code 39 CIP = Disable $CCCEN01(CR) Code 39 CIP = Enable CODE 39 DANISH PPT...
  • Page 122: Code 39 Laposte

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE 39 LAPOSTE The following options apply to the Code 39 LaPoste symbology. Code 39 LaPoste Enable/Disable Enables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode Code39 La Poste labels. $CLPEN00(CR) DEFAULT Code 39 LaPoste = Disable $CLPEN01(CR) Code 39 LaPoste = Enable CODE 39 PZN The following options apply to the Code 39 PZN symbology.
  • Page 123: Code 128

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE 128 The following options apply to the Code 128 symbology. Code 128 Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read Code 128 bar codes. $CC8EN00(CR) Code 128 = Disable $CC8EN01(CR) DEFAULT Code 128 = Enable Expand Code 128 to Code 39 This feature enables/disables expansion of Code 128 labels to Code 39 labels.
  • Page 124: Code 128 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128 Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Code 128 bar code data. $CC8CT00(CR) DEFAULT Code 128 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send $CC8CT01(CR) Code 128 Check Character Transmission = Send Code 128 Function Character Transmission Enables/disables transmission of Code128 function characters 1, 2, 3, and $CC8TF00(CR)
  • Page 125: Code 128 Sub-Code Exchange Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128 Sub-Code Exchange Transmission Enables/disables the transmission of “Sub-Code Exchange” characters (NOT transmitted by standard decoding). $CC8SC00(CR) DEFAULT Code 128 Sub-Code Exchange Transmission = Disable $CC8SC01(CR) Code 128 Sub-Code Exchange Transmission = Enable Code 128 Quiet Zones This feature specifies the number of quiet zones for Code 128 labels.
  • Page 126: Code 128 Length Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the Code 128 symbology. See page 281 for more information. $CC8LC00(CR) DEFAULT Code 128 Length Control = Variable Length $CC8LC01(CR) Code 128 Length Control = Fixed Length PowerScan™...
  • Page 127: Code 128 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128 Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 128 Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 128: Code 128 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 128 Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 129: Gs1-128

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1-128 The following options apply to the GS1-128 symbology. (Also known as USS-128, GS1-128, GTIN-128, UCC-128, EAN-128.) GS1-128 Enable This option enables/disables the ability of the reader to translate GS1-128 labels to the GS1-128 data format. Options are: •...
  • Page 130: Code Isbt 128

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE ISBT 128 The following options apply to the ISBT 128 symbology. ISBT 128 Concatenation Use this option to enable/disable ISBT128 concatenation of 2 labels. $CI8CE00(CR) DEFAULT ISBN 128 Concatenation = Disable $CI8CE01(CR) ISBN 128 Concatenation = Enable ISBT 128 Force Concatenation When enabled, this feature forces concatenation for ISBT.
  • Page 131: Isbt 128 Concatenation Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode Specifies the concatenation mode between Static and Dynamic. ISBT 128 This option is only valid when ISBT 128 Concatenation is enabled (see " Concatenation" on page 120 $CI8CM00CR) DEFAULT ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode = Static $CI8CM01CR) ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode = Dynamic Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 132: Isbt 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout

    $CI8DT64(CR) ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 1 second ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options To set up pairs of label types for concatenation, use the Datalogic Aladdin configura- page 3 tion application or contact Datalogic Technical Support, as described on...
  • Page 133: Interleaved 2 Of 5 (I 2 Of 5)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 (I 2 OF 5) The following options apply to the I 2 of 5 symbology. I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read I 2 of 5 bar codes. $CI2EN00(CR) DEFAULT I 2 of 5 = Disable...
  • Page 134: I 2 Of 5 Check Character Calculation

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation This option enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional I 2 of 5 check character. Combinations of these settings are possible via the Alad- din configuration utility, or contact Technical Support. $CI2CC00(CR) DEFAULT I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Disable...
  • Page 135: I 2 Of 5 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with I 2 of 5 bar code data. $CI2CT00(CR) I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send $CI2CT01(CR) DEFAULT I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Send I 2 of 5 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod-...
  • Page 136: I 2 Of 5 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for I 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 137: I 2 Of 5 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for I 2 of 5 Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 138: Interleaved 2 Of 5 Cip Hr

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 CIP HR The following options apply to the Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR symbology. Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable Enables/Disables ability of reader to decode Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR labels. $CCHEN00(CR) DEFAULT Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR = Disable...
  • Page 139: Standard 2 Of 5

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode STANDARD 2 OF 5 The following options apply to the Standard 2 of 5 symbology. Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read Standard 2 of 5 bar codes. $C2SEN00(CR) DEFAULT Standard 2 of 5 = Disable $C2SEN01(CR) Standard 2 of 5 = Enable Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation...
  • Page 140: Standard 2 Of 5 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission This feature enables/disables transmission of an optional Standard 2 of 5 check character. $CS2CT00(CR) Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send $CS2CT01(CR) DEFAULT Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Send Standard 2 of 5 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the Standard 2 of 5 symbology.
  • Page 141: Standard 2 Of 5 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Standard 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 142: Standard 2 Of 5 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Standard 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 143: Industrial 2 Of 5

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 The following options apply to the Industrial 2 of 5 symbology. Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Enables/Disables ability of reader to decode Industrial 2 of 5 labels. $CU2EN00(CR) DEFAULT Industrial 2 of 5 = Disable $CU2EN01(CR) Industrial 2 of 5 = Enable Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation...
  • Page 144: Industrial 2 Of 5 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission Enables/disables transmission of an Industrial 2 of 5 check character. $CU2CT00(CR) Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Disable $CU2CT01(CR) DEFAULT Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Enable Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the Industrial 2 of 5 symbology.
  • Page 145: Industrial 2 Of 5 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 146: Industrial 2 Of 5 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 147: Code Iata

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE IATA The following options apply to the IATA symbology. IATA Enable/Disable Enables/Disables the ability of the reader to decode IATA labels. $CIAEN00(CR) DEFAULT IATA = Disable $CIAEN01(CR) IATA = Enable IATA Check Character Transmission Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional Industrial 2 of 5 check character.
  • Page 148: Codabar

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODABAR The following options apply to the Codabar symbology. Codabar Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read Codabar bar codes. $CCBEN00(CR) DEFAULT Codabar = Disable $CCBEN01(CR) Codabar = Enable Codabar Check Character Calculation Enable this option to enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Codabar check character.
  • Page 149: Codabar Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar Check Character Transmission Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Codabar bar code data. $CCBCT00(CR) Codabar Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send $CCBCT01(CR) DEFAULT Codabar Check Character Transmission = Send Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission Enable this option to enable/disable transmission of Codabar start and stop characters $CCBSS00(CR)
  • Page 150: Codabar Start/Stop Character Set

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar Start/Stop Character Set This option specifies the format of transmitted Codabar start/stop charac- ters $CCBSC00(CR) Codabar Check Character Set = ABCD/TN*E $CCBSC01(CR) Codabar Check Character Set = ABCD/ABCD $CCBSC02(CR) Codabar Check Character Set = abcd/tn*e $CCBSC03(CR) DEFAULT Codabar Check Character Set = abcd/abcd Codabar Start/Stop Character Match...
  • Page 151: Codabar Quiet Zones

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar Quiet Zones Specifies the number of quiet zones for Codabar labels. Quiet zones are blank areas at the ends of a bar code and are typically 10 times the width of the narrowest bar or space in the label. $CCBLO02(CR) DEFAULT Codabar Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides...
  • Page 152: Codabar Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Codabar Length Con- trolCodabar Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Vari- able Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 153: Codabar Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Codabar Length Con- trolCodabar Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 154: Abc Codabar

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ABC CODABAR The following options apply to the ABC Codabar symbology. ABC Codabar Enable/Disable Enables/Disables ability of reader to decode ABC Codabar labels. $CCBAB00(CR) DEFAULT ABC Codabar = Disable $CCBAB01(CR) ABC Codabar = Enable ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode Specifies the concatenation mode between Static and Dynamic.
  • Page 155: Abc Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout Specifies the timeout in 10-millisecond ticks used by the ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Mode. $CCBDT05(CR) ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 50 msec $CCBDT0A(CR) ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 100 msec $CCBDT14(CR) DEFAULT ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout =...
  • Page 156: Abc Codabar Force Concatenation

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ABC Codabar Force Concatenation Forces labels starting or ending with D to be concatenated. $CCBFC00(CR) DEFAULT ABC Codabar Force Concatenation = Disable $CCBFC01(CR) ABC Codabar Force Concatenation = Enable PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 157: Code 11

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CODE 11 The following options apply to the Code 11 symbology. Code 11 Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read Code 11 bar codes. $CC1EN00(CR) DEFAULT Code 11 = Disable $CC1EN01(CR) Code 11 = Enable Code 11 Check Character Calculation This option enables/disables calculation and verification of optional Code 11 check character.
  • Page 158: Code 11 Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11 Check Character Transmission This feature enables/disables transmission of an optional Code 11 check character. $CC1CT00(CR) Code 11 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send $CC1CT01(CR) DEFAULT Code 11 Check Character Transmission = Send Code 11 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the Code 11 symbology.
  • Page 159: Code 11 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11 Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 11 Length Con- trol. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 160: Code 11 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 11 Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 161: Gs1 Databar™ Omnidirectional

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DATABAR™ OMNIDIRECTIONAL The following options apply to the GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional (formerly RSS-14) symbology. GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional bar codes. $C4BEN00(CR) DEFAULT GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional = Disable $C4BEN01(CR) GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 162: Gs1 Databar™ Omnidirectional 2D Component

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional 2D Component This feature enables/disables a requirement that a 2D label component be decoded when a base label for this symbology is decoded. $C4B2D00(CR) DEFAULT GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional 2D Component = Disable (2D component not required) $C4B2D01(CR) GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 163: Gs1 Databar™ Expanded Gs1-128 Emulation

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation When enabled, GS1 DataBar™ Expanded bar codes will be translated to the GS1-128 label data format. $CXBU800(CR) DEFAULT GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation = Disable $CXBU801(CR) GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation = Enable GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 164: Gs1 Databar™ Expanded Length Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the GS1 DataBar™ Expanded symbology. For variable-length decoding, a minimum length may be set. Variable Length: For fixed-length decoding, two different lengths may be set. Fixed Length: $CXBLC00(CR) DEFAULT...
  • Page 165: Gs1 Databar™ Expanded Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Vari- able Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 166: Gs1 Databar™ Expanded Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Vari- able Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 167: Gs1 Databar™ Limited

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DATABAR™ LIMITED The following options apply to the GS1 DataBar™ Limited (formerly RSS Lim- ited) symbology. GS1 DataBar™ Limited Enable/Disable When disabled, the reader will not read GS1 DataBar™ Limited bar codes. $CLBEN00(CR) DEFAULT GS1 DataBar™ Limited = Disable $CLBEN01(CR) GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 168: Gs1 Databar™ Limited 2D Component

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBar™ Limited 2D Component This feature enables/disables a requirement that a 2D label component be decoded when a base label of this symbology is decoded. $CLB2D00(CR) DEFAULT GS1 DataBar™ Limited 2D Component = Disable (2D component not required) $CLB2D01(CR) GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 169: Code 93 Check Character Calculation

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93 Check Character Calculation Enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Code 93 check character. $CC9CC00(CR) Code 93 Check Character Calculation = Disable $CC9CC01(CR) Code 93 Check Character Calculation = Enable Check C $CC9CC02(CR) Code 93 Check Character Calculation = Enable Check K $CC9CC03(CR) DEFAULT Code 93 Check Character Calculation =...
  • Page 170: Code 93 Length Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the Code 93 symbology. For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum Variable Length: length may be set. For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set. Fixed Length: $CC9LC00(CR) DEFAULT...
  • Page 171: Code 93 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93 Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 93 Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 172: Code 93 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 93 Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 173: Code 93 Quiet Zones

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93 Quiet Zones Enables/disables quiet zones for Code 93. $CC9LO02(CR) Code 93 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides $CC9LO03(CR) DEFAULT Code 93 Quiet Zones = Small Quiet Zones on two sides The following options apply to the MSI symbology. MSI Enable/Disable Enables/Disables ability of reader to decode MSI labels.
  • Page 174: Msi Check Character Calculation

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI Check Character Calculation Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional MSI check char- acter. $CMSCC00(CR) MSI Check Character Calculation = Disable $CMSCC01(CR) DEFAULT MSI Check Character Calculation = Enable Mod10 $CMSCC02(CR) MSI Check Character Calculation = Enable Mod11/10 $CMSCC03(CR) MSI Check Character Calculation = Enable Mod10/10 MSI Check Character Transmission...
  • Page 175: Msi Length Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the MSI symbology. For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum Variable Length: length may be set. For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set. Fixed Length: $CMSLC00(CR) DEFAULT...
  • Page 176: Msi Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for MSI Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 177: Msi Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for MSI Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 178: Plessey

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode PLESSEY The following options apply to the Plessey symbology. Plessey Enable/Disable Enables/Disables ability of reader to decode Plessey labels. $CPLEN00CR) DEFAULT Plessey = Disable $CPLEN01CR) Plessey = Enable Plessey Check Character Calculation Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional Plessey check character.
  • Page 179: Plessey Check Character Transmission

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey Check Character Transmission Enables/disables transmission of an MSI check character. $CPLCT00(CR) Plessey Check Character Transmission = Disable $CPLCT01(CR) DEFAULT Plessey Check Character Transmission = Enable Plessey Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for the Plessey symbology.
  • Page 180: Plessey Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey Set Length 1 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Plessey Length Con- trol. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 181: Plessey Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Plessey Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 182 NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 183: 2D Symbologies

    2D SYMBOLOGIES 2D GLOBAL FEATURES on page 175 2D M AXIMUM ECODING on page 176 2D S TRUCTURED PPEND on page 176 2D N ORMAL NVERSE YMBOL ONTROL The reader supports the following 2D symbologies (bar code types). Sym- bology-dependent options for each symbology are included in this chapter. "1D Symbologies"...
  • Page 184: 2D Global Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features 2D Global Features The following features are common to all, or in some cases, most of the available 2D symbologies. Default settings are indicated at each feature/ option with a green arrow. Also reference Appendix C, Standard Defaults a listing of the most widely used set of standard factory settings.
  • Page 185: 2D Maximum Decoding Time

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Maximum Decoding Time This feature specifies the maximum amount of time the software will spend attempting to decode a 2D label. The selectable range is 10 milliseconds to 2.55 milliseconds. $CDETM0A(CR) 2D Maximum Decoding Time = 100 msec $CDETM32(CR) 2D Maximum Decoding Time = 200 msec $CDETM23(CR)
  • Page 186: 2D Structured Append

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features 2D Structured Append Enables/disables ability of reader to append multiple 2D Codes labels in a structured format. The structured append property is globally applied to the following symbologies, if these are enabled: • Data Matrix •...
  • Page 187: Aztec Code

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode AZTEC CODE Aztec Code Enable / Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode Aztec Code labels. $CAZEN00(CR) DEFAULT Aztec Code = Disable $CAZEN01(CR) Aztec Code = Enable Aztec Code Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology.
  • Page 188: Aztec Code Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features Aztec Code Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for Aztec Code Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Characters can be set from 0001 to 3,832 characters in increments of 0001 (pad with zeroes).
  • Page 189: Aztec Code Set Length 2

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode Aztec Code Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Aztec Code Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Characters can be set from 0001 to 3,832 characters in increments of 0001 (pad with zeroes).
  • Page 190: China Sensible Code

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features CHINA SENSIBLE CODE China Sensible Code Enable / Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode China Sensible Code labels. $CCSEN00(CR) DEFAULT China Sensible Code = Disable $CCSEN01(CR) China Sensible Code = Enable China Sensible Code Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology.
  • Page 191: China Sensible Code Set Length 1

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode China Sensible Code Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for China Sensible Code Length Con- trol. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 192: Data Matrix

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features DATA MATRIX Data Matrix Enable / Disable Enables/disables ability of reader to decode Data Matrix labels. $CDMEN00(CR) Data Matrix = Disable $CDMEN01(CR) DEFAULT Data Matrix = Enable Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style Specifies the options available when reading Data Matrix with different form factors.
  • Page 193: Data Matrix Dpm Decoding Safety

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode Data Matrix DPM Decoding Safety This feature defines the tolerance of DPM decoding software to operate with poor quality labels. Decoding Safety is used to configure a barcode symbol- ogy decoder to be very aggressive to very conservative depending on a par- ticular customer’s needs.
  • Page 194: Data Matrix Length Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features Data Matrix Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology. For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum Variable Length: length may be set. For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set. Fixed Length: $CDMLC00(CR) DEFAULT...
  • Page 195: Data Matrix Set Length 2

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode Data Matrix Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Data Matrix Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Characters can be set from 0001 to 3,116 characters in increments of 0001 (pad with zeroes).
  • Page 196: Maxicode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features MAXICODE Maxicode Enable / Disable Enables/disables ability of reader to decode Maxicode labels. $CMXEN00(CR) DEFAULT Maxicode = Disable $CMXEN01(CR) Maxicode = Enable Maxicode Primary Message Transmission Enables/disables the transmission of only the Primary Message when the Secondary Message is not readable.
  • Page 197: Maxicode Length Control

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode Maxicode Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology. For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum Variable Length: length may be set. For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set. Fixed Length: $CMXLC00(CR) DEFAULT...
  • Page 198: Maxicode Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features Maxicode Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Maxicode Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Characters can be set from 0001 to 0145 characters in increments of 0001 (pad with zeroes).
  • Page 199: Pdf417

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode PDF417 PDF417 Enable / Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode PDF417 labels. $CP4EN00(CR) PDF417 = Disable $CP4EN01(CR) DEFAULT PDF417 = Enable PDF417 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology.
  • Page 200: Pdf417 Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features PDF417 Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for PDF417 Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data charac- ters only.
  • Page 201: Pdf417 Set Length 2

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode PDF417 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for PDF417 Length Con- trol. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters.
  • Page 202: Micro Pdf417

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features MICRO PDF417 Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode Micro PDF417 labels $CMIEN00(CR) DEFAULT Micro PDF417 = Disable $CMIEN01(CR) Micro PDF417 = Enable Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation Specifies which AIM ID to use for MicroPDF labels when doing Code 128 or GS1-128 emulation.
  • Page 203: Micro Pdf417 Length Control

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode Micro PDF417 Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology. For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum Variable Length: length may be set. For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set. Fixed Length: $CMILC00(CR) DEFAULT...
  • Page 204: Micro Pdf417 Set Length 2

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features Micro PDF417 Set Length 2 This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Micro PDF417 Length Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
  • Page 205: Qr Code

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode QR CODE QR Code Enable / Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode QR Code labels $CQREN00(CR) QR Code = Disable $CQREN01(CR) DEFAULT QR Code = Enable QR Code Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology.
  • Page 206: Qr Code Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features QR Code Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for QR Code Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Characters can be set from 0001 to 7,089 characters in increments of 0001 (pad with zeroes).
  • Page 207: Micro Qr Code

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode MICRO QR CODE Micro QR Code Enable/Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode Micro QR Code labels MQEN00 DEFAULT Micro QR Code = Disable MQEN01 Micro QR Code = Enable Micro QR Code Length Control This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decod- ing for this symbology.
  • Page 208: Micro Qr Code Set Length 1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features Micro QR Code Set Length 1 Specifies one of the bar code lengths for Micro QR Code Length Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode.
  • Page 209: Ucc Composite

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode UCC COMPOSITE UCC Composite Enable / Disable Enables/disables the ability of the reader to decode the stacked part of a UCC Composite label. This feature is not effective when Global AIM IDs are enabled (see Global AIM ID"...
  • Page 210: Ucc Optional Composite Timer

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features UCC Optional Composite Timer Specifies the amount of time the system will wait for the stacked part of a UCC Composite label before transmitting the linear label without an add-on. $CCMOT00(CR) DEFAULT UCC Optional Composite Timer = Timer Disabled $CCMOT01(CR) UCC Optional Composite Timer = 100msec $CCMOT02(CR)
  • Page 211: Postal Code Selection

    2D Global Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode POSTAL CODE SELECTION Enables/disables the ability of the scanner to decode labels of a specific postal symbology. $CPOEN00(CR) DEFAULT Postal Code Selection = Disable All Postal Codes $CPOEN01(CR) Postal Code Selection = Enable Postnet $CPOEN02(CR) Postal Code Selection = Enable Planet $CPOEN03(CR)
  • Page 212: Postnet Bb Control

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode 2D Global Features Postal Code Selection (continued) $CPOEN06(CR) Postal Code Selection = Enable Japan Post $CPOEN07(CR) Postal Code Selection = Enable IMB $CPOEN08(CR) Postal Code Selection = Enable Sweden Post $CPOEN09(CR) Postal Code Selection = Enable Portugal Post Postnet BB Control Controls the ability of the scanner to decode B and B' fields of Postnet labels.
  • Page 213: Motion Features

    MOTION FEATURES on page 203 OTION IMING ONTROL on page 203 OTION ENSITIVITY on page 204 OTIONLESS IMEOUT Use this chapter to configure motion settings for the handheld. Reference Appendix C, for a listing of standard factory settings. Motion Aiming Control Configures the ability of the scanner to Enable/Disable the Aiming system when motion is detected.
  • Page 214: Motionless Timeout

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Motionless Timeout Specifies the waiting time in 100 millisecond ticks to assume that the reader is in a motionless condition. The selectable range is 500 msec to 25.5 Sec- onds. When no motion event is detected for a period of time longer than this timeout, the software assumes the reader is in a motionless condition.
  • Page 215: Wireless Features

    WIRELESS FEATURES This section provides options and programming related to the reader’s wire- less communication features. Reference Appendix C, for a listing of standard factory settings. on page 208 IRELESS EEPER EATURES Good Transmission Beep" on page 208 • " Beep Frequency"...
  • Page 216 PBT950X-ONLY FEATURES on page 223 LUETOOTH ECURITY EATURES Bluetooth Security Mode • Bluetooth PIN Code • Select PIN Code Length • Set PIN Code • on page 226 THER LUETOOTH EATURES Reconnect Attempt Interval • Bluetooth HID Variable PIN Code •...
  • Page 217 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD FEATURES Display Operating Mode • Display Off Timeout • Backlight Enable • Display Contrast • Font Size • Enable/disable buttons • Arrow Keys Mode (4-key models only) • Arrow Up String (4-key models only) • Arrow Down String (4-key models only) •...
  • Page 218: Wireless Beeper Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode WIRELESS BEEPER FEATURES Several options are available to configure beeper behavior for RF operation. Good Transmission Beep Enables/disables the Good Transmission Beep indication. When enabled, a beep occurs when a Label is correctly transmitted to the base. $CBTAB00(CR) Good Transmission Beep = Disable $CBTAB01(CR)
  • Page 219: Beep Duration

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Beep Duration This feature controls the duration of radio-specific beep indications. $CBTBD06(CR) Beep Duration = 60 msec $CBTBD08(CR) DEFAULT Beep Duration = 80 msec $CBTBD0A(CR) Beep Duration = 100 msec $CBTBD0C(CR) Beep Duration = 120 msec $CBTBD0E(CR) Beep Duration = 140 msec $CBTBD10(CR) Beep Duration = 160 msec...
  • Page 220: Beep Volume

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Beep Volume Selects the beeper volume (loudness) of radio-specific beep indications. There are three selectable volume levels. $CBTBV00(CR) Beep Volume = Low $CBTBV01(CR) Beep Volume = Medium $CBTBV02(CR) DEFAULT Beep Volume = High Disconnect Beep Enables/disables the beep indication that a handheld has become connected or disconnected from a Base Station.
  • Page 221: Docking Beep

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Docking Beep Enables/disables a beep indication when the handheld is placed in the Base Station. $CBTCB00(CR) Docking Beep = Disable $CBTCB01(CR) DEFAULT Docking Beep = Enable Leash Alarm This setting specifies the number of seconds to sound the Leash Mode beeps (three per second) when the handheld goes out of range.
  • Page 222 Enter/Exit Programming Mode Leash Alarm — cont. Leash Alarm = 3 Seconds Leash Alarm = 4 Seconds Leash Alarm = 5 Seconds Leash Alarm = 10 Seconds Leash Alarm = 25 Seconds Leash Alarm = 30 Seconds PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 223: Configuration Updates

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CONFIGURATION UPDATES page 302 in “References” for detailed information and examples of these features. Automatic Configuration Update When this feature is enabled, a reader and its linked Base Station can auto- matically ensure they stay in sync with regard to application hardware and/ or configuration.
  • Page 224: Batch Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode BATCH FEATURES Batch Mode This option specifies whether to store labels in the handheld while discon- nected from the base. Options are as follows: • Disabled — The handheld will not store/batch labels. • Automatic — The handheld will store labels to RAM when the handheld goes out of range and is disconnected from the remote device.
  • Page 225: Erase Batch Memory

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Erase Batch Memory When the scanner is configured in Manual Batch Mode, use the following bar code to erase any labels stored in batch memory. Do not scan an ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE label in conjunc- tion with this bar code. BatchClear Erase Batch Memory RF Batch Mode Transmit Delay...
  • Page 226: Direct Radio Autolink

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode DIRECT RADIO AUTOLINK This feature enables/disables the ability to link a wireless handheld to a base station without scanning the Unlink label first. $CBTDL00(CR) DEFAULT Direct Radio Link = Unlink Label Required $CBTDL01(CR) Direct Radio Link = Automatic Unlinking RF ADDRESS STAMPING These features allow configuration of source radio data inclusion.
  • Page 227: Source Radio Address Delimiter Character

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Source Radio Address Delimiter Character This option specifies the delimiter character to be placed between the label data and radio address when address stamping is enabled. "Source Radio Address Transmis- This feature only applies if sion" on page 216 is enabled. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT $CBTAD PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar...
  • Page 228: Real Time Clock (Rtc) Configuration

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) CONFIGURATION Current Date Sets the date of the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar $CDYMD code at left followed by the digits from the Alphanu- Appendix D, Keypad meric characters in repre-...
  • Page 229: Date Tx Format

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Date Tx Format Sets the format of the date. $CDTXF00\r DEFAULT YYYY-MM-DD (ISO 8601) $CDTXF01\r YYYYMMDD (No ISO) $CDTXF02\r MMDDYYYY $CDTXF03\r DDMMYYYY Time Tx Format Sets the format of the time. $CTTXF00\r DEFAULT hh:mm:ss (ISO 8601) $CTTXF01\r hhmmss (No ISO) Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 230: Date-Time Separator

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Date-Time Separator Sets the character used to separate Date and Time from the next field in message. $CRFTD0000\r DEFAULT Disable Date-Time Separator To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar $CRFTD01\r code at left followed by 2 digits from the Alphanu- Appendix D, Keypad...
  • Page 231: Date-Time Transmission Order

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Date-Time Transmission Order Allows the selection of the order of date and time transmission. $CRFTS00\r DEFAULT Disabled $CRFTS01\r ISO 8601: Date' T ' T ime $CRFTS02\r DateTime $CRFTS03\r TimeDate $CRFTS04\r Date $CRFTS05\r Time Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 232: Power Off

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Power Off See “Power Off” on page 19. for information about this feature. Powerdown Timeout The Powerdown Timeout feature sets the time for automatically switching the unit off when the imager has been idle. $CSLPS00(CR) Powerdown Timeout = Disable $CSLPS01(CR) Powerdown Timeout = 10 minutes $CSLPS02(CR)
  • Page 233: Pbt950X-Only Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode PBT950X-ONLY FEATURES The features in this section are valid only for PBT950X Bluetooth models. Also reference the Setup section for instructions on Linking the Reader, starting on page BLUETOOTH SECURITY FEATURES On the Bluetooth system, it is possible to set a (configurable) PIN code to authenticate/connect Bluetooth devices, and encrypt the data.
  • Page 234: Bluetooth Security Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Bluetooth Security Mode This feature enables/disables authentication and encryption of the Blue- tooth link. Use the feature "Bluetooth PIN Code" on page 224 to specify the length and digits in the PIN code used to authenticate the Bluetooth Link. Changing the security mode setting will unlink the devices.
  • Page 235: Set Pin Code

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Set PIN Code Determine the desired characters for the PIN code, then convert to hexadec- imal using the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual. page 304 for detailed information and examples for setting this feature. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT $CBTPC PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar...
  • Page 236: Other Bluetooth Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode OTHER BLUETOOTH FEATURES Reconnect Attempt Interval This feature specifies the interval time between reconnection attempts. $CBTRI01(CR) DEFAULT 1 minute $CBTRI02(CR) 5 minutes $CBTRI03(CR) 30 minutes $CBTRI00(CR) Indefinitely PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 237: Bluetooth Hid Variable Pin Code

    PowerScan PBT950X. Scan the bar code "Variable PIN Code" below, then use the host computer’s Bluetooth manager to “Discover new devices” and select "Datalogic Scanner." Use a text editor to see incoming data on the port des- ignated by the computer's Bluetooth manager.
  • Page 238: Bluetooth Hid Alt Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Bluetooth HID Alt Mode Enable/Disable the ability to correctly transmit a label to the host regardless of the Bluetooth HID Country Mode selected, when Bluetooth HID Profile is configured. Read the configuration command label below for the HID Alt Mode feature. DEFAULT DEFAULT HID Alt Mode = OFF...
  • Page 239: Bluetooth Max Client

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Bluetooth Max Client Set the number of Readers that can connect to the Base in a Piconet net- work. $CBTMS01(CR) Bluetooth Max Client = 1 $CBTMS02(CR) Bluetooth Max Client = 2 $CBTMS03(CR) Bluetooth Max Client = 3 $CBTMS04(CR) Bluetooth Max Client = 4 $CBTMS05(CR)
  • Page 240: Bluetooth Friendly Name

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Bluetooth Friendly Name You can set a meaningful name for PowerScan PBT950X that will appear in the application during device discovery. To set a new Bluetooth Friendly Name, scan the barcode below and follow the instructions. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT...
  • Page 241: Power Class

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Power Class $CBTPP00(CR) DEFAULT Power Class 1 $CBTPP01(C Power Class 2 HID Country Mode When the Reader is connected with a Bluetooth Adapter in HID mode, you may want to set the country for which your PC is localized. In order to do that, read one of the configuration command labels below.
  • Page 242 Enter/Exit Programming Mode HID Country Mode (continued) Country Mode = Czech Republic Country Mode = Denmark Country Mode = France Country Mode = French Canadian Country Mode = Germany Country Mode = Hungary Country Mode = Italy Country Mode = Japanese 106-key Country Mode = Lithuanian PowerScan™...
  • Page 243 Enter/Exit Programming Mode HID Country Mode (continued) Country Mode = Norway Country Mode = Poland Country Mode = Portugal Country Mode = Romania Country Mode = Spain Country Mode = Sweden Country Mode = Slovakia Country Mode = Switzerland Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 244: Pm950X-Only Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode PM950X-ONLY FEATURES The features in this section are valid only for the PowerScan PM950X Star model: • STAR Radio Protocol Timeout • STAR Radio Transmit Mode STAR Radio Protocol Timeout This parameter sets the valid wait time before transmission between the handheld reader and Base Station is considered failed.
  • Page 245: Star Radio Transmit Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode STAR Radio Transmit Mode Specifies the transmission protocol for Star communications. Options are: • ACK from cradle to scanner — signals a good transmission as soon as the Base Station receives a label • ACK when sent to host — scanner signals a good transmission as soon as the Base Station has sent the label to the host •...
  • Page 246: Changing System Speed

    3. Place the PM950X into the BC9xxx. The Reader and Base will now be linked at the new programmed speed. This feature can also be programmed using Datalogic Aladdin. 1. On the BC9xxx Base, change the Compatible mode parameter to low, intermediate, or high speed through Aladdin.
  • Page 247 Enter/Exit Programming Mode it is possible to select a fixed channel with a frequency different from the default; please contact Datalogic Technical Support for information about this feature. For the 910 models, the radio range can change depending on the Frequency Agility parameter value;...
  • Page 248: Compatibility With Pm8500

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode COMPATIBILITY WITH PM8500 Compatibility Mode Powerscan PM950X offers a limited set of features compatible with the pre- vious PM8500 family. To access those features, you have to program the system through the Compatible Mode parameter. When in normal mode, the same parameter can be used to configure the communication speed.
  • Page 249: Changing From Compatible Mode Back To Normal

    3. Now you can link your PM950X to a BC9xxx in normal mode; the PM950X will inherit the programmed speed from the BC9xxx. BC9xxx Base 1. Using Datalogic Aladdin, change the Compatible Mode parameter to “Low, Medium, or High Speed”. 2. Now you can link a previously unlinked PM950X; the reader will inherit the speed programmed in the BC9xxx.
  • Page 250: Base Address Stamping

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Base Address Stamping Enables/disables the ability of base address information to be transmitted to the host and, if so, at what position with respect to the label data. See page 302 in “References” for detailed information and examples for setting this feature.
  • Page 251: Master Header/Terminator ( Prefix/Suffix)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode RS-485 Master Header/Terminator ( Prefix/Suffix) Specifies the Master Cradle header or terminator characters to be added to a label sent to Host. The characters may be added as a prefix (in a position before the bar code data, also called a header) and/or as a suffix (in a posi- tion following the bar code data, also called a terminator).
  • Page 252: Rs-485 Slave Minimum Address

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode RS-485 Slave Minimum Address Specifies the minimum address that can be set for a Cradle in an RS-485 network. The maximum number of cradles in a single network is 16 (including the Master if present). All cradles in the system must have different addresses. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- $CR4JB GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code...
  • Page 253: Rs-485 Network Working Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode RS-485 Network Working Mode Specifies the selection available for Cradle working mode in an RS-485 net- work. $CR4RZ00\r DEFAULT Disable Network $CR4RZ01\r Enable RS-485 Slave $CR4RZ02\r Enable RS-485 Master RS-485 Network Warning Message Enable/Disable the ability of Cradle to transmit warning messages to the Host regarding some RS-485 network errors.
  • Page 254: Rs-485 Transmission Warning Message

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode RS-485 Transmission Warning Message Enable/Disable the ability of the cradle to transmit warning messages to the Host regarding wrong reception of data. $CR4JH00\r DEFAULT Not Transmitted $CR4JH01\r Transmitted RS-485 Network Baud Rate Specifies the baud rate of an RS-485 network. $CR4JE00\r DEFAULT Baud Rate 9600...
  • Page 255: Display And Keyboard Features

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD FEATURES Two keyboard models are available, the 4-key model and the 16-key model. The following section contains configuration parameters that are common and applicable to both keypad models, unless specifically labeled as "4-key models only" or "16-key models only”. For more items for the 16-key model, see Additional Features for 16-key models, starting on page...
  • Page 256: Display Off Timeout

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Display Off Timeout Sets the timeout for display, backlight and keyboard. Display Off Timeout = Disabled To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT $CDIOT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code at left followed by two digits from the Alphanu- Appendix D, Keypad meric characters in repre-...
  • Page 257: Display Contrast

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Display Contrast Adjust the contrast of the display. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT $CDICT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code at left followed by two digits (00-32 by 01) from Appendix D, the Alphanumeric characters in Keypad representing your desired character(s).
  • Page 258: Enable/Disable Buttons

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Enable/disable buttons This feature offers the ability to enable or disable the keypad. Figure 6. PowerScan 950X Keypad Models 4-key keypad 16-key keypad Key Programming $CPWFZFFFF\r DEFAULT All keys enabled $CPWFZ0000\r All keys disabled PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 259: Arrow Keys Mode (4-Key Models Only)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code $CPWFZ at left followed by 4 digits from the Alphanumeric Appendix D, Keypad characters in 4-key models only: The last 3 digits must always be 0; Enable a combination of keys (4-key models only) the 4 bits of the first digit must be 1 if the corre- sponding key is enabled;...
  • Page 260: Arrow Up String (4-Key Models Only)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Arrow Up String (4-key models only) Associate a pre-defined string to the Arrow Up key To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT $CDAUS PROGRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar Define the label string by further scan- code at left.
  • Page 261: Configure Actions For Function Keys

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode CONFIGURE ACTIONS FOR FUNCTION KEYS Each of the function keys can be programmed to perform a user-assigned function. This is done by associating a function key with either a predefined command or your own custom string. See the "Define Strings"...
  • Page 262: Configure Actions For F1

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ACTION CONFIGURATION FOR FUNCTION KEYS Configure actions (up to three) for the function keys Configure Actions for F1 $CPWEV0000\r DEFAULT F1 No Actions Configured To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- $CPWEV GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code for the Function Key you want to program.
  • Page 263: Configure Actions For F3 (16-Key Models Only)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- $CPWET GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code for the Function Key you want to program. Next scan Appen- 4 digits from the Alphanumeric characters in dix D, Keypad Configure Actions for F2 The first digit must be 0;...
  • Page 264: Configure Actions For F4 (16-Key Models Only)

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Configure Actions for F4 (16-key models only) $CPWES0000\r DEFAULT F4 No Actions Configured To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- $CPWES GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code for the Function Key you want to program. Next scan Appen- 4 digits from the Alphanumeric characters in dix D, Keypad...
  • Page 265: Define Strings

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Define Strings Configure string 1-5. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code at the top of the page, then the bar code for the String you want to set. Define the label string by scan- Appendix D, Keypad ning 32 digits from the Alphanumeric characters in The digits must be the hexadecimal ASCII representation of the desired characters;...
  • Page 266: Set String Id

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Set String ID Sets the identifier of the predefined strings. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code $CPWEB at left followed by 6 digits from the Alphanumeric Appendix D, Keypad characters in The ID characters must be represented by their hexa-...
  • Page 267: Set String Terminator

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Set String Terminator Sets the terminator of the predefined strings. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code $CPWEF at left followed by 32 digits from the Alphanumeric Appendix D, Keypad.
  • Page 268: Additional Features For 16-Key Models

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR 16-KEY MODELS See also "Function Keys Configuration (16-key models only)" on page 253. Last Code Shown Timeout After the CODE transmission, the last code read will be shown on the display for a configurable timeout (LAST CODE SHOWN TOUT). page 246 The standard DISPLAY OFF TIMEOUT (see ) has a higher pri-...
  • Page 269: Mode Selection

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Mode Selection This feature allows the PowerScan 16K model to operate in one of two basic operative modes: • Normal Mode — data entered, either on the keypad or read via bar- code, is transmitted to the host once the enter key is pressed, follow- ing the configured formatting.
  • Page 270: Quantity/Code Send Mode

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Quantity/Code Send Mode This feature defines the rules that will be used to send a QTY/CODE pair: 0. Code is transmitted with QTY field (and its predefined format) preceding CODE field (and its predefined format) 1. Code is transmitted with CODE field (and its predefined format) preceding QTY field (and its predefined format) 2.
  • Page 271: Interkey Timeout

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Interkey Timeout The 16-key keypad is organized like a cell phone, with multi-tap access to alpha characters on numeric keys. In alphabetic mode (entered by toggling the SHIFT key), the keys must be pressed once, twice, or more to obtain the desired letter.
  • Page 272: Append Code

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Append Code This function defines how a scanned barcode interacts with a pre-edited CODE field, or with a string entered by a preprogrammed FUNC KEY. Options are: 0. Barcode data overwrites what is written in the CODE field by keyboard and the code is transmitted;...
  • Page 273: Keypress Sound

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Keypress Sound Enables/disables the KEY press sound (‘click’). $CPWEI00\r Disable $CPWEI01\r DEFAULT Enable SHIFT Enable/Disable This function enables/disables the SHIFT function. $CPWER00\r Disable SHIFT function $CPWER01\r DEFAULT Enable SHIFT function Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 274: Shift Key Association

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode SHIFT key association This function allows the association of the SHIFT function to one of the fol- lowing keys: F1, F2, F3, F4, (up arrow key). ↑ $CPWEY01\r Associate SHIFT to F1 $CPWEY02\r Associate SHIFT to F2 $CPWEY03\r Associate SHIFT to F3 $CPWEY04\r...
  • Page 275: Set F1 Label

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode SET FUNCTION KEY LABELS Set F1 Label This item allows the user to change the default mnemonic label associated to each individual function key. This is done by programming a short acro- nym 4-character string to be shown in the bottom of the display. The pur- pose of the label is to serve as an indication of the programmed function of the Function Key below it.
  • Page 276: Barcode/Key Different Data Format

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Barcode/Key Different Data Format If this parameter is enabled, barcode and keyboard entered data can be for- matted separately. More specifically: if this parameter is disabled, barcode and keyboard data will share the same Header and Terminator defined using “Set Barcode Header”...
  • Page 277: Set Key Sequence Id

    Enter/Exit Programming Mode Set Key Sequence ID Sets the identifier for keyboard composed strings. To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT PRO- GRAMMING MODE bar code above, then the bar code at $CPWEC Appendix D, Keypad left followed by 6 digits from The ID characters must be represented by their hexa- decimal ASCII code;...
  • Page 278 NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 279: References

    Chapter 4 References This section contains explanations and examples of selected bar code fea- tures. See Configuration Using Bar Codes, starting on page 21 for the actual bar code labels used to configure the reader. on page 270 RS-232 P ARAMETERS RS-232 Only on page 270 •...
  • Page 280: Rs-232 Parameters

    References RS-232 Parameters RS-232 Only Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the reader's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. With an improper baud rate setting, data may not reach the host correctly. Stop Bits 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...
  • Page 281: Rs-232/Usb Com Parameters

    RS-232 Parameters RS-232/USB COM Parameters Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in 10ms increments. A setting of zero speci- fies no delay.
  • Page 282 References ACK NAK Options This enables/disables the ability of the reader to support the RS-232 ACK/ NAK protocol. When configured, the reader and/or host sends an “ACK” when it receives data properly, and sends “NAK” when the data is in error. Options are: •...
  • Page 283 RS-232 Parameters NAK Character This setting specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the NAK character. ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host commands conflicts with normal operation of these char- Data Bits acters.
  • Page 284 References ACK NAK Timeout Value This option specifies the amount of time the reader waits for an ACK charac- ter from the host following label transmission. The selectable timeout range is 200 milliseconds to 15,000ms (15 seconds) in 200ms increments. A selection of 0 disables the timeout.
  • Page 285 RS-232 Parameters ACK NAK Retry Count This feature specifies the number of times the reader retries a label trans- mission due to a retry condition. The selectable range is from 1 to 254 retries. A selection of 0 disables the count, and a selection of 255 specifies unlimited retries.
  • Page 286 References Disable Character Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to disable the reader. ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host commands conflicts with normal operation of these char- Data Bits acters.
  • Page 287 RS-232 Parameters Enable Character Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to enable the reader. ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host commands conflicts with normal operation of these char- Data Bits acters.
  • Page 288: Keyboard Interface

    References Keyboard Interface Wedge Quiet Interval Specifies the amount of time the reader looks for keyboard activity before it breaks the keyboard connection in order to transmit data to host. The range is from 0 to 990ms in 10ms increments. This feature applies ONLY to the Keyboard Wedge interface.
  • Page 289: Intercharacter Delay

    Keyboard Interface Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in 10ms increments. A setting of zero speci- fies no delay.
  • Page 290: Intercode Delay

    References Intercode Delay Specifies the delay between labels transmitted to the host for this interface. The selectable range for this feature is from 0 to 99 seconds. Follow these instructions to set this feature: 1. Determine the desired setting. 2. Pad the number with leading zeroes to yield two digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc 3.
  • Page 291: Symbologies

    Symbologies Symbologies Datamatrix DPM Decoding Safety Decoding Safety is used to configure a decoder to be very aggressive to very conservative, depending on a particular customer’s needs. • Level 1 results in a very aggressive decoder. • Level 5 results in a very conservative decoder at the expense of not being able to read poorly printed or damaged labels.
  • Page 292 References 5. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Prog Mode. Set Length 2 This feature allows you to set one of the bar code lengths for the specified symbology. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length...
  • Page 293: Data Editing

    ID code will be transmitted before the scanned bar code data. 00 - 20 Characters (ASCII) Additional advanced editing is available. See the Advanced formatting features in the Datalogic Aladdin configuration software, or contact page 3 Technical Support (as described on ) for more information.
  • Page 294: Global Prefix/Suffix

    References Global Prefix/Suffix Up to 20 ASCII characters may be added as a prefix (in a position before the bar code data) and/or as a suffix (in a position following the bar code data) as indicated in Figure 8. Figure 8. Prefix and Suffix Positions OR...
  • Page 295 Data Editing • A modifier character (the modifier character is symbol dependent). SYMBOLOGY CHAR SYMBOLOGY CHAR UPC/EAN Code 128/GS1-128 DataBar Omnidirec- Code 39 and tional, DataBar Code 32 Expanded Codabar Standard 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 ISBN Code 93 Code 11 a.
  • Page 296: Label Id

    References Label ID A Label ID is a customizable code of up to three ASCII characters (each can be one of hex 0x01-0xFF), used to identify a bar code (symbology) type. It can be appended previous to or following the transmitted bar code data depending upon how this option is enabled.
  • Page 297 Data Editing USA Label ID set EU Label ID set Symbology Default Default Default Default Character ASCII Character ASCII DATABAR EXPANDED COMPOSITE 525800 525800 DATABAR LIMITED 524C00 760000 DATABAR LIMITED COMPOSITE 524C00 524C00 DATA MATRIX 446D00 770000 EAN128 000000 6B0000 EAN128 COMPOSITE 000000 244500...
  • Page 298 References USA Label ID set EU Label ID set Symbology Default Default Default Default Character ASCII Character ASCII POSTAL JAPANESE 245200 245200 POSTAL KIX 245500 245500 POSTAL PLANET 245700 245700 POSTAL PORTUGAL 245000 245000 POSTAL POSTNET BB 244C00 244C00 POSTAL ROYAL MAIL 244D00 244D00 POSTAL SWEDISH...
  • Page 299 Data Editing Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology To configure a Label ID individually for a single symbology: 1. Go to page 56 and scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code. 2. Select Label ID position as either BEFORE (Enable as Prefix) or AFTER (Enable as suffix) by scanning the appropriate bar code in the section "Label ID Control"...
  • Page 300 References Table 39 . Label ID Examples STEP ACTION EXAMPLES Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar (Scanner enters Programming Mode) code Determine placement of the Label ID characters BEFORE or AFTER with regard to scanned data Enable as Prefix Enable as Suffix Enable as Prefix Enable as Suffix using Label ID Control, starting on page...
  • Page 301: Character Conversion

    Data Editing Character Conversion Character conversion is an eight byte configuration item. The eight bytes are 4 character pairs represented in hexadecimal ASCII values. The first charac- ter in the pair is the character that will be converted. The second character in the pair is the character to convert to.
  • Page 302: Reading Parameters

    References Reading Parameters Good Read LED Duration This feature specifies the amount of time that the Good Read LED remains on following a good read. The good read LED on time can be set within a range of 10 milliseconds to 2,550 milliseconds (0.001 to 2.55 seconds) in 100ms increments.
  • Page 303: Scanning Features

    Scanning Features Scanning Features Scan Mode This mode is associated with typical handheld reader operation. Selects the scan operating mode for the reader. The following selections are valid for all models: When the trigger is pulled, scanning is activated until one of Trigger Single: the following occurs: Scanning Active Time...
  • Page 304: Stand Mode Off Time

    References Stand Mode Off Time This feature specifies the amount of time reader illumination stays off after pulling the trigger when in Stand Mode. The configurable range is 01 to 32 by 01 in increments of 500ms (500ms to 16 seconds). Follow these instructions to set this feature: 1.
  • Page 305: Scanning Active Time

    Scanning Features Scanning Active Time This setting specifies the amount of time that the reader stays in scan ON state once the state is entered. The range for this setting is from 1 to 255 seconds in 1-second increments. Follow these instructions to set this feature: 1.
  • Page 306: Aiming Duration Time

    References Aiming Duration Time Specifies the frame of time the aiming pointer remains on after decoding a label, when in trigger single mode. The range for this setting is from 1 to 255 seconds in 1-second increments. Follow these instructions to set this feature: 1.
  • Page 307: Flash On Time

    Scanning Features Flash On Time This feature specifies the ON time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode. The selectable range is 100 to 9,900 milliseconds (0.1 to 9.9 seconds), in 100 millisecond increments. Follow these instructions to set this feature. 1.
  • Page 308: Flash Off Time

    References Flash Off Time This feature specifies the OFF time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode. The selectable range is 100 to 9,900 milliseconds (0.1 to 9.9 seconds), in 100 millisecond increments. Follow these instructions to set this feature. 1.
  • Page 309: Multiple Labels Ordering By Code Symbology

    Scanning Features Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology This feature Specifies the transmission ordering by symbology type, when Multiple Labels per Frame is enabled.Up to six symbologies can be selected. Zeroes must be added to pad the string to 12 characters if not using all six symbologies.
  • Page 310 References Table 47 . Symbology Hex Values Symbology ID Symbology ID Value Value Don' t care GTIN5 UPC-A GTIN8 UPC-E S2OF5 EAN8 PDF417 EAN13 CODE11 UPC2 IATA UPC5 MICRO_PDF C128_ADDON GS1 DataBar_LIM_ID EAN128 GS1 DataBar_LIM_COMP C128_PROGRAMMING_LABEL GS1 DataBar_Omnidirectional_COMP CODE128 GS1 DataBar_EXP_COMP FNC3_C128_LABEL GENERIC_DATA DATA MATRIX...
  • Page 311: Motion Features

    Motion Features Motion Features Motionless Timeout This setting specifies the amount of time that the reader takes to assume that it is in a motionless condition. The range for this setting is from 500 msec to 25.5 seconds, in 100 millisecond increments. Follow these instructions to set this feature.
  • Page 312: Wireless Features

    References Wireless Features Automatic Configuration Update When this feature is enabled, the base station and reader will keep their configurations synchronized. If a reader's configuration is altered by reading programming labels, this change is automatically transferred and updated in a linked base station. Likewise, if the base station's configuration is changed using Aladdin or by host commands, then the reader's configuration will automatically be updated if this feature is enabled.
  • Page 313 Wireless Features STAR Radio Protocol Timeout This parameter sets the valid wait time before transmission between the handheld reader and Base Station is considered failed. When setting this parameter, take into consideration the radio traffic (num- ber of readers in the same area). The selectable range for this feature is from 02 to 25 seconds.
  • Page 314: Pm950X-Only Features

    3. Place the PM950X into the BC9xxx. The Reader and Base will now be linked at the new programmed speed. This feature can also be programmed using Datalogic Aladdin. 1. On the BC9xxx Base, change the Compatible mode parameter to low, intermediate, or high speed through Aladdin.
  • Page 315 Wireless Features 7. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Program- ming Mode. Changing the pin code setting will unlink the devices. If the Automatic Configuration Update is set to the default enabled setting, the devices must only be relinked. If the Automatic Configuration Update is set to the disabled setting, the Pin Code setting must also be updated in the Base Station using Aladdin.
  • Page 316 References NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 317: Message Formatting

    Chapter 5 Message Formatting Message Formatting is available for PM950X models only. For this feature to be operational, the scanner must be set to page 23 Ignore Host Commands (see A message from the Host to the base must follow these rules: •...
  • Page 318: Cursor Control

    Message Formatting Cursor Control ESC [ n A Up n rows, no scroll ESC [ n B Down n rows, no scroll ESC [ n C Right n columns ESC [ n D Left n columns ESC [ G Move to row r, column c ESC [ r ;...
  • Page 319: Led And Beeper Control

    LED and Beeper Control ESC [ 0 q Emit short High tone + short delay ESC [ 1 q Emit short Low tone + short delay ESC [ 2 q Emit long Low tone + short delay ESC [ 3 q Emit good read tone ESC [ 4 q Emit bad tx tone...
  • Page 320 Message Formatting NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 321: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications The tables that follow contain Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and Regulatory information. provides Standard Table 53 Cable Pinouts. Table 52. Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Height: 212 mm Dimensions Length: 110 mm Width: 74 mm PD9531-XX: 330 g (without cable) PM9501-XX, PM9501-HPXX, PM9501-DPMXX: 400 g Weight...
  • Page 322 Technical Specifications Item Description 4,5 hours with external power supply adapter Charge time for full charge from full dis- Typical 10 hours with Host power (in this case no supply charge adapter is needed) Operating autonomy 60,000 reads (typical, @25° C) (continuous reading) Volt 10-30 VDC;...
  • Page 323 Decode Capability Item Description GS1 Databar linear codes, UPC/EAN (A,E,13,8), UPC/EAN with P2/ P5 Addons, UPC/EAN Coupons, ISBN, Code128, EAN128, ISBT128, 1D Bar Codes Code39, Code39 Full ASCII, Code39 CIP, Code 32, Codabar, Inter- leaved 2 of 5, IATA, Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Code11, MSI, Plessey, Code 93, Follet 2/5 DataMatrix, MaxiCode and QR Codes(QR, Micro QR and Multiple QR codes), Aztec...
  • Page 324 Technical Specifications Item Description Regulatory See the product’s Regulatory Addendum. Radio Features PBT950X Frequency working 2400 to 2483.5 MHz center Range (in open air) up to 100 m Max number of devices per base station PM950X Frequency working 433 MHz 910 MHz center 19.2 kb/s...
  • Page 325: Imager Labeling

    Imager Labeling Imager Labeling Sample labels are shown for illustrative purposes only. Please view the labels on your product for actual details, as they may vary from those depicted. Scanner Regulatory Label Standard Cable Pinouts The data below provides standard pinout information for the interface cable. Figure 11.
  • Page 326 Technical Specifications Table 53. Standard Cable Pinouts RS-232 Keyboard Wedge RTS (out) CLKIN (KBD side) DATAIN (KBD side) CLKOUT (PC side) DATAOUT (PC side) CTS (in) PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 327: Led And Beeper Indications

    LED and Beeper Indications LED and Beeper Indications The reader’s beeper sounds and its LED illuminates to indicate various func- tions or errors on the reader. An optional “Green Spot” also performs useful functions. The tables below list these indications. One exception to the behaviors listed in the tables is that the reader’s functions are programma- ble, and may or may not be turned on.
  • Page 328: Error Codes

    Technical Specifications Programming Mode Indications (continued) INDICATION DESCRIPTION BEEPER Reader sounds one Configuration option(s) Label Program- high frequency have been successfully ming Mode Accep- beep and 4 low fre- programmed via labels tance of quency beeps fol- and the reader has exited Programming lowed by reset Programming Mode.
  • Page 329: Sample Bar Codes

    Appendix B Sample Bar Codes The sample bar codes in this appendix are typical representations for their symbology types. 1D Bar Codes UPC-A EAN-13 978033029095 Code 39 Code 128 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 330 Sample Bar Codes Sample Bar Codes (continued) Code 32 Codabar 13579 Code 93 Code 11 123456789 PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 331 GS1 DataBar™ (RSS) GS1 DataBar™ variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see "GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional" on page 151). GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Stacked 10293847560192837465019283746029478450366523 GS1 DataBar™ Expanded 1234890hjio9900mnb GS1 DataBar™ Limited 08672345650916 GS1 DataBar™-14 GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Truncated 55432198673467 GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 332 Sample Bar Codes 2D Bar Codes Aztec Datamatrix China Sensible Code MaxiCode Test Message PDF 417 Micro PDF 417 ABCabc BV17453 QR Code Micro QR Code 123456 35900G9 UCC Composite PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 333: Standard Defaults

    Appendix C Standard Defaults The most common configuration settings are listed in the “Default” col- umn of the table below. Page references are also provided for feature descriptions and programming bar codes for each parameter. A column has also been provided for recording of your preferred default settings for these same configurable features.
  • Page 334: Send Control Characters

    Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Indicate Transmission Failure Enable Disable Character ‘D’ Enable Character ‘E’ KEYBOARD WEDGE Country Mode U.S. Keyboard Send Control Characters Wedge Quiet Interval 100 ms Intercode Delay No Delay Caps Lock State Caps Lock OFF Numlock NumLock Key Unchanged USB Keyboard Speed...
  • Page 335 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Good Read LED Duration 300 ms Scanning Features Scan Mode Trigger Single Stand Mode Indication Disable Pick Mode Disable Stand Mode Sensitivity Medium Stand Mode Illumination Off Time 2 Seconds Scanning Active Time 5 Seconds Stand Illumination Control 10 = Flash is ON for 1...
  • Page 336 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number UPC-E UPC-E Enable/Disable Enable UPC-E Check Character Transmission Send 2D Component Not UPC-E 2D Component Required Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 Don’t Expand Expand UPC-E to UPC-A Don’t Expand UPC-E Number System Character Transmit Transmission GTIN...
  • Page 337 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Code 39 Check Character Calculation Don’t Calculate Code 39 Check Character Transmission Send Code 39 Start/Stop Character Don’t Transmit Transmission Code 39 Full ASCII Disable Small Quiet Zones on two Code 39 Quiet Zones sides Code 39 Length Control Variable...
  • Page 338 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Code 128 Set Length 2 GS1-128 Transmit in Code 128 GS1-128 Enable Data Format GS1-128 2D Component Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 Concatenation Disable ISBT 128 Force Concatenation Disable ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode Static ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout 200 msec...
  • Page 339 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Enable Transmission Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control Variable Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 Code IATA IATA Enable/Disable Disable IATA Check Character Transmission Enable...
  • Page 340 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Enable/ Disable Disable GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional GS1-128 Disable Emulation GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional 2D 2D component not Component required GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Enable/Disable Disable GS1 DataBar™...
  • Page 341 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number MSI Set Length 1 MSI Set Length 2 Plessey Plessey Enable/Disable Disable Enable Plessey std. check Plessey Check Character Calculation char. verification Plessey Check Character Transmission Enable Plessey Length Control Variable Plessey Set Length 1 Plessey Set Length 2 CODE SELECTION - 2D SYMBOLOGIES 2D Maximum Decoding Time...
  • Page 342 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number PDF417 Enable / Disable Enable PDF417 Length Control Variable PDF417 Set Length 1 PDF417 Set Length 2 2,710 Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable Disable Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Micro PDF AIM ID and Emulation label type Micro PDF417 Length Control...
  • Page 343 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Leash Alarm Disable Automatic Configuration Update Enable Copy Configuration to Scanner Copy Configuration to Base Station Batch Mode Disable Send Batch Erase Batch Memory RF Batch Mode Transmit Delay No Delay Direct Radio Autolink Unlink Label Required Source Radio Address Transmission Do not include...
  • Page 344 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Features for PM950X Models Only STAR Radio Protocol Timeout STAR Radio Transmit Mode Ack from cradle Frequency Agility Use default fixed channel Compatibility with PM8500 Compatible Mode System Speed High Speed Base Address Stamping Do Not Include Base Address Delimiter Character No Delimiter Character...
  • Page 345 Standard Defaults Page Parameter Default Your Setting Number Configure Actions for Shift (16-key No Actions Configured models only) Define Strings Set String ID Set String Header No Header Set String Terminator No Terminator Display Time Stamping Mode Applied to both Mode Selection Set Normal Mode Transmit code with...
  • Page 346 Standard Defaults Restore Factory Configuration If you want to restore the Factory Configuration for your imager, scan either the Restore USA Factory Configuration bar code or the Restore EU Factory Configuration bar code below. Both labels restore the scanner configuration to the factory settings, including the interface type. Scanning either of the “Restore Factory Configuration”...
  • Page 347: Keypad

    Appendix D Keypad Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers as you would select digits/characters from a keypad. Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 348 Keypad Keypad (continued) Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the beginning. CANCEL PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 349: Scancode Tables

    Appendix E Scancode Tables Control Character Emulation Control character emulation selects from different scancode tables as listed in this appendix. Each of the control character sets below are detailed by interface type in the tables. These apply to Wedge and USB Keyboard platforms.
  • Page 350: Interface Type Pc At Ps/2, Usb-Keyboard Or Usb-Keyboard For Apple

    Interface Type PC AT PS/2, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE Table 57. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01 NULL C(S)+A C(S)+B C(S)+C C(S)+D C(S)+E C(S)+F C(S)+G C(S)+J C(S)+K C(S)+L Enter C(S)+N C(S)+O C(S)+P C(S)+Q C(S)+R C(S)+S C(S)+T C(S)+U C(S)+V C(S)+W...
  • Page 351 Interface Type PC AT PS/2, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE (continued) Table 58. Scancode Set When Control Character is 02 Enter Ar↓ Ar↑ Al↓ Al ↑ Cl ↓ Cl ↑ Cr ↓ Cr ↑  S+ Tab Enter Pg Up Keypd Pg Dwn Home...
  • Page 352: Interface Type Pc At Ps/2 Alt Mode Or Usb-Keyboard Alt Mode

    Interface Type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode Table 59. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01 Alt+000 Alt+001 Alt+002 Alt+003 Alt+004 Alt+005 Alt+006 Alt+007 Alt+010 Alt+011 Alt+012 Alt+014 Alt+015 Enter Alt+016 Alt+017 Alt+018 Alt+019 Alt+020 Alt+021 Alt+022...
  • Page 353 Interface Type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode (continued) Table 60. Scancode Set When Control Character is 02 Enter Ar↓ Ar↑ Al↓ Al ↑ Cl ↓ Cl ↑ Cr ↓ Cr ↑  S+ Tab Enter Pg Up Keypd Pg Dwn Home...
  • Page 354: Digital Interface

    Digital Interface Table 61. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01 NULL C(S)+A C(S)+B C(S)+C C(S)+E C(S)+F C(S)+G C(S)+J C(S)+K C(S)+L Enter C(S)+N C(S)+O C(S)+P C(S)+Q C(S)+R C(S)+S C(S)+T C(S)+U C(S)+V C(S)+W C(S)+X C(S)+Y C(S)+Z C(S)+\ C(S)+^ C(S)+_ Space “...
  • Page 355: Ibm31Xx 102-Key

    IBM31xx 102-key Table 63. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01 NULL C(S)+A C(S)+B C(S)+C C(S)+E C(S)+F C(S)+G C(S)+J C(S)+K C(S)+L Enter C(S)+N C(S)+O C(S)+P C(S)+Q C(S)+R C(S)+S C(S)+T C(S)+U C(S)+V C(S)+W C(S)+X C(S)+Y C(S)+Z C(S)+\ C(S)+^ C(S)+_ Space “...
  • Page 356: Ibm Xt

    IBM XT Table 65. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01 NULL C(S)+A C(S)+B C(S)+C C(S)+E C(S)+F C(S)+G C(S)+H C(S)+J C(S)+K C(S)+L Enter C(S)+N C(S)+O C(S)+P C(S)+Q C(S)+R C(S)+S C(S)+T C(S)+U C(S)+V C(S)+W C(S)+X C(S)+Y C(S)+Z C(S)+\ C(S)+^ C(S)+_ Space “...
  • Page 357: Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252

    Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 Windows-1252 is a character encoding of the Latin alphabet, used by default in the legacy components of Microsoft Windows in English and some other Western languages. Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 358 Scancode Tables NOTES PowerScan™ PD953X/PBT950X/PM950X...
  • Page 359 ASCII Chart ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII Char. Char. Char. Char. ‘ “ & ’ < >...
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