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Hand Held Products 3800i User Manual

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  • Page 1 3800i Industrial Handheld Linear Imager 3800r Retail/Commercial Handheld Linear Imager ™ User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Hand Held Products (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products.
  • Page 3 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hand Held Products may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
  • Page 4 Nijverheidsweg 9-13 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
  • Page 5 Please refer to the 3800r/3800i packaging for patent information. Solids and Water Protection The 3800i has a rating of IP54, immunity of windblown dust penetration and splashing water. The 3800r has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping water.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Scanner ... 1-1 3800i Models ... 1-2 3800r Models ... 1-3 3800i/3800r Scanner Identification ... 1-4 3800i Scanner (with aimer beam option) Identification ... 1-5 Connecting the Scanner When Powered by Host (Keyboard Wedge) ... 1-6 Reading Techniques ... 1-7 Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ...
  • Page 8 Connecting the Scanner with RS-232 Serial Port ... 2-8 RS-232 Baud Rate... 2-9 RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity2-10 RS-232 Handshaking ... 2-11 Wand Emulation Connection ... 2-11 Wand Emulation Transmission Rate... 2-12 Wand Emulation Polarity... 2-12 Wand Emulation Idle ...
  • Page 9 Data Format Editor Commands... 5-2 Data Format Editor... 5-4 Data Formatter... 5-5 Alternate Data Formats ... 5-5 Chapter 6 - Secondary Interface 3800i Models ... 6-1 3800r Models ... 6-1 Enabling the Secondary Interface ... 6-2 Secondary RS-232 Connection ... 6-2...
  • Page 10 Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation... 6-2 Secondary Laser Emulation... 6-3 Laser Emulation Transmission Rate... 6-3 Laser Emulation Polarity ... 6-4 Laser Emulation Idle... 6-4 Secondary Trigger Mode ... 6-4 Hands Free Time-Out ... 6-5 Chapter 7 - Symbologies Introduction... 7-1 All Symbologies ...
  • Page 11 Matrix 2 of 5 ... 7-13 Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length ... 7-14 Code 11 ... 7-14 Check Digits Required ... 7-14 Code 11 Message Length ... 7-15 Code 128 ... 7-15 ISBT 128 Concatenation ... 7-15 Code 128 Message Length ... 7-16 Code 128 Code Page ...
  • Page 12 EAN/JAN 8... 7-25 EAN/JAN 8 Check Digit... 7-25 EAN/JAN 8 Addenda... 7-25 EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Required ... 7-25 EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Separator ... 7-26 MSI ... 7-26 MSI Check Character... 7-26 MSI Message Length ... 7-27 Plessey Code... 7-27 Plessey Message Length ... 7-28 RSS-14...
  • Page 13 Chapter 12 - Product Specifications 3800r Product Specifications ... 12-1 3800r Depth of Field... 12-2 3800i Product Specifications ... 12-3 3800i Depth of Field ... 12-4 Standard Cable Pinouts ... 12-5 Chapter 13 - Maintenance Repairs ... 13-1 Maintenance... 13-1 Cleaning the Scanner’s Window ...
  • Page 14 Chapter 14 - Customer Support Product Service and Repair ... 14-1 Online Product Service and Repair Assistance... 14-2 Technical Assistance ... 14-2 Online Technical Assistance ... 14-2 Limited Warranty... 14-2 Appendix A - Appendix A Symbology Chart ...A-1 ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)...A-2 Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes ...A-4 viii...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    82 inches on paper labels. In addition, this technology allows your 3800i to pick up and process your bar code image 270 times per second. Although the 3800i uses the same general ergonomic design as the 3800r, the 3800i is built to withstand your toughest industrial applications.

  • Page 16: 3800I Models

    3800i Models Note: The Hand Held Products 3800i imager may be used with many interfaces, which are described in this User’s Guide. Refer to the chart below to determine the models that can be used with the interface you are using.

  • Page 17: 3800R Models

    3800r Models Note: The Hand Held Products 3800r scanner may be used with many interfaces, which are described in this user’s guide. Refer to the chart below to determine the models that can be used with the interface you are using.

  • Page 18: 3800I/3800R Scanner Identification

    3800i/3800r Scanner Identification 1 - 4 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: 3800I Scanner (With Aimer Beam Option) Identification

    3800i Scanner (with aimer beam option) Identification 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 1 - 5...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Scanner When Powered By Host (Keyboard Wedge)

    4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on. The scanner beeps. 5. Verify the scanner operation by scanning a bar code from the Symbols in the back of this manual. The scanner beeps once. 1 - 6 Disconnect Sample 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Reading Techniques

    (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages). Plug and Play Plug and Play bar codes provide instant scanner set up for commonly used interfaces. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 1 - 7...

  • Page 22: Keyboard Wedge Connection

    38400 bps Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit 1 - 8 Chapter 3 - Output. IBM PC AT and Compatibles with CR suffix Laptop Direct Connect with CR suffix RS-232 Interface (page 2-5). 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Wand Emulation Plug & Play

    Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash register. IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-1 Interface IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-2 Interface 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Wand Emulation Connection IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface...
  • Page 24 1 - 10 Symbology EAN 8 EAN 13 UPC A UPC E Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 * Code 128 ** Suffix 00 0A 0B 00 0D 0B 00 0A 0B 00 18 0B 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Scanner With Usb

    IBM SurePos Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the imager for IBM SurePos (USB Handheld scanner) or IBM SurePos (USB Tabletop scanner). 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 3800r Models and on page 1-3 to determine if this Sample www.handheld.com.

  • Page 26: Usb Pc Or Macintosh Keyboard

    USB Japanese Keyboard (PC) 1 - 12 Symbology EAN 8 EAN 13 UPC A UPC E Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 Suffix 00 0A 0B 00 0D 0B 00 18 0B USB Keyboard (Mac) 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Usb Hid

    Scan the following code to program the imager to emulate a regular RS-232- based Com Port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will need to download a driver from the Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com The driver will use the next available Com Port number. Apple® Macintosh computers recognize the imager as a USB CDC class device and automatically uses a class driver.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Scanner With Serial Wedge

    Connecting the Scanner with Serial Wedge The imager uses True and TTL signal levels to wedge into an RS-232 serial network. Use only 3800i/3800r serial wedge cables to prevent damage to the scanner. Refer to Connecting the Scanner with RS-232 Serial Port to set the baud rate and communications protocol.
  • Page 29 Port 1 corresponds to P1 on the output cable and Port 2 corresponds to P2 on the output cable. Choosing Both sends scanned data to P1 and P2. Default = P1. * P1 Both P1 and P2 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 1 - 15...
  • Page 30 1 - 16 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces

    (before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the Programming Chart, scan the Terminal ID bar code, scan the digits, and the Save code again. Terminal ID Save Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle your computer. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 2 - 1...

  • Page 32: Supported Terminals

    P500 Indy, Indigoll 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196, 1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476, 1477, 1483 Data Entry Keyboard 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196, 1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476, 1477, 1483 Terminal ID 003 * 128*** 129*** 000** 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 * Default for 3800i/3800iSR050E models ** Default for 3800rSR030E model (applies to 3800rSR030E models only) ***Applies to 3800i/3800iSR050E model only. It is best to use the Plug and Play bar codes page 1-12 to program these interfaces, rather than scanning the terminal ID listed in this table.

  • Page 34: Keyboard Country

    United States: @ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~ * United States Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany/Austria Great Britain Italy Norway Spain Switzerland 2 - 4 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Keyboard Style

    Please refer to Hand Held Products website (www.handheld.com) for complete keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Program Keyboard Country bar code below, then scan the numeric bar code(s) for the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save bar code.

  • Page 36: Keyboard Modifiers

    Turbo Mode. Default = Off Turbo Mode On * Turbo Mode Off Numeric Keypad Mode: Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad. Default = Off Numeric Keypad Mode On * Numeric Keypad Mode Off 2 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Automatic Direct Connect Mode: This selection can be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters. Default = Off Automatic Direct Connect Mode On * Automatic Direct Connect Mode Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 2 - 7...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Scanner With Rs-232 Serial Port

    RS-232 protocol. Scanning the RS-232 interface bar code, programs the scanner for an RS-232 interface at 38,400 baud, parity–none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and adds a suffix of a CR LF. 2 - 8 RS-232 Interface 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Rs-232 Baud Rate

    Baud Rate sends the data from the scanner to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the scanner. Default = 115,200 . 1200 4800 19200 57,600 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 2400 9600 38400 * 115,200 2 - 9...

  • Page 40: Rs-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, And

    8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd 2 - 10 7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None 7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even 7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd * 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Rs-232 Handshaking

    Code 128. The Code 39 Format bar code below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the Same Code Format bar code sets the terminal ID to 64. Code 39 Format Same Code Format 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 2 - 11...

  • Page 42: Wand Emulation Transmission Rate

    Default = 25 inches/second. Wand Emulation Polarity The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with white bars high. Default = Black High. * Black High 2 - 12 * 25 White High 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Wand Emulation Idle

    Note: This option is not applicable to Laser Emulation Raw Output (see Secondary Laser Emulation This transmits the data in smaller blocks to prevent buffer overflow. Default = 40. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation on page 6-3).

  • Page 44: Delay Between Blocks

    The check character is the character which when Exclusive-OR’d with every preceding character of the message yields a result of 0x00 (00H). Default = Off. 2 - 14 on page 6-3). on page 6-3). 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * 50ms 500ms * Off...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 - Output

    * On Beeper Volume – Good Read The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the scanner emits on a good read. Default = High for the 3800i, Medium for the 3800r. Medium High Beeper Pitch – Good Read The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the scanner emits on a good read.

  • Page 46: Beeper Duration - Good Read

    To change the number of beeps, scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (1-9) bar code and the Save bar code on Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Default = One. Number of Pulses 3 - 2 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Good Read Delay

    When in serial mode, the scanner scans until a bar code has been read or until the deactivate command is sent. In serial mode, the scanner can also be set to turn itself off after a specified time has elapsed (see Read Time-Out, which follows). * Manual/Serial Trigger 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 3 - 3...

  • Page 48: Automatic Trigger

    The scanner scans continuously at full power with illumination fully on. Note: If the Automatic Trigger selection is enabled, the aimer beam option is disabled. 3 - 4 Read Time-Out Manual Trigger, Low Power Low Power Time-Out Automatic Trigger 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Presentation Mode

    Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads at POS (point of sale). Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive bar code scanning is required. Default = Medium. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Presentation Mode Hands Free Time-Out 3 - 5...

  • Page 50: User-Specified Reread Delay

    If you want to set your own length for the reread delay, scan the bar code below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save . User-Specified Reread Delay 3 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Aimer Beam Delay (Aimer Beam Option Only)

    If you are reading codes in applications that exhibit high ambient light, you can turn on the aimer beam to assist you in reliably finding and scanning a code. Select Off if you don’t want to use the aimer beam. * On 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 3 - 7...

  • Page 52: Aimer Beam Time-Out (Aimer Beam Option Only)

    Scan Save. Default Centering = 40% for Left, 60% for Right. Centering On * Centering Off Left of Centering Window Right of Centering Window 3 - 8 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 If you have two bar codes next to one another and the centering window is set to 40% left edge and 60% right edge, only the bar code that intersects that window will be decoded. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Decoded bar code 100%...

  • Page 54: Output Sequence Overview

    Scan F F to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology, or Save to save your entries. 3 - 10 Require Output on page A-1, find the symbology to which you want 1252), page A-2, find the Hex Sequence, page 3- 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Output Sequence Editor

    In this example, you are scanning Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 bar codes, but you want the scanner to output Code 39 1st, Code 128 2nd, and Code 93 3rd, as shown below. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 3 - 11...
  • Page 56 If you use the example on page 3-11, but assume a <CR> suffix and specific code lengths, you would use the following command line: SEQBLK62001141FF6A001242FF69001143FF 3 - 12 A - Code 39 B - Code 128 C - Code 93 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Multiple Symbols

    With No Read turned On , the scanner sends an “NR” to the host if you pull and release the trigger without reading a code (e.g., bad bar code). If No Read is turned Off , the “NR” will not be sent to the host. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * Off * Off...

  • Page 58: Video Reverse

    The “Off” bar code below is an example of this type of bar code. Note: If additional menuing is required, Video Reverse must be disabled to read the menu bar codes and then re-enabled after menuing is completed. * Off 3 - 14 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 - Data Editing

    A-2, plus Code I.D. and AIM I.D. • You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time. • Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Scanned Data Suffix variable length...

  • Page 60: To Add A Prefix Or Suffix

    Programming Chart ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page Programming Chart Programming Chart inside the back cover of this ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page Programming Chart inside the back cover of this (page 4-3). inside the back inside the back 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: To Clear One Or All Prefixes Or Suffixes

    This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs a carriage return suffix for all symbologies. Prefix Selections Add Prefix Clear All Prefixes 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Programming Chart Add CR Suffix All Symbologies inside the back Clear One Prefix...

  • Page 62: Suffix Selections

    Intercharacter, interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of data, increasing data integrity. Each delay is composed of a 5 millisecond step. You can program up to 99 steps (of 5 ms each) for a range of 0-495 ms. 4 - 4 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Intercharacter Delay

    To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length bar code, and set the number of steps to 0. Scan the SAVE bar code using the back cover of this manual. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide inside the back cover of this manual. Prefix...

  • Page 64: Interfunction Delay

    4 - 6 inside the back cover of this manual. Prefix Scanned Data 2 3 4 5 Interfunction Delays Interfunction Delay 2nd Scan Transmission Intermessage Delay Intermessage Delay Suffix Programming Chart Programming Programming Chart 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 - Data Formatting

    Step 3. Terminal Type Refer to the Supported Terminals Chart minal ID number for your PC. Scan three numeric bar codes on the 3800i/3800r User’s Guide (page inside the back cover of this manual. If you are pro- (page...

  • Page 66: Other Programming Selections

    Program- (page 5-2). Scan the sym- inside the back cover of this inside the back cover of Symbology on page A-2.) 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy . .zz where nn is a count of the number of suppressed characters in the list and xxyy .. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page...

  • Page 68: Data Format Editor

    5 - 4 ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) ...zz where nn is the total count of both defines replacement characters, continuing on page A- defines charac- on page A-2.) * Default Data Format Clear All Data Formats Discard 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Data Formatter

    The scanner will scan the next bar code, formatting the data with the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary format. Alternate Data Format 1 Alternate Data Format 2 Alternate Data Format 3 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 5 - 5...
  • Page 70 5 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: 3800I Models

    3800i/3800r model. 3800i Models The chart below lists the 3800i scanner models. “SR” indicates “Standard Range” linear optics. If the product number has the number one (1) as the last character, the unit contains the aimer beam option (e.g., 3000iSR001).

  • Page 72: Enabling The Secondary Interface

    The Code 39 Format bar code below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the Same Code Format bar code sets the terminal ID to 64. Wand Emulation Code 39 Format Wand Emulation Same Code Format 6 - 2 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Secondary Laser Emulation

    Code 39. Laser Emulation Transmission Rate The transmission rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without dropping characters. Default = 36 scans/second. * 36 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * Laser Emulation Same Code Output Laser Emulation Raw Output...

  • Page 74: Laser Emulation Polarity

    Presentation Mode: The LEDs are off until a bar code is presented to the scanner. Then the LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect the bar codes. 6 - 4 * Manual Trigger Automatic Trigger Presentation Mode 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Black High * Idle High...

  • Page 75: Hands Free Time-Out

    Scan the Hands Free Time-Out bar code, then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save . Default = 5,000 Hands Free Time-Out 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 6 - 5...
  • Page 76 6 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Introduction

    All Symbologies On code. If on the other hand, you want to decode only a particular symbology, scan All Symbologies Off followed by the On symbol for that particular symbology. All Symbologies On 3800i/3800r User’s Guide • Korea Post Code •...

  • Page 78: Message Length

    The minimum and maximum lengths and the defaults are included with the respective symbologies. Codabar <Default All Codabar Settings> Codabar * On 7 - 2 Max. length = 20 Max. length = 15 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Programming Chart...

  • Page 79: Codabar Start/Stop Characters

    Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the check character with the scanned data. * No Check Character Validate Modulo 16, but Don’t Transmit Validate Modulo 16 and Transmit 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 3...

  • Page 80: Codabar Concatenation

    Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-60. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 60. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length 7 - 4 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Code 39

    * On Code 39 Start/Stop Characters Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t Transmit. Transmit * Don’t Transmit 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 5...

  • Page 82: Code 39 Check Character

    Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-48. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 48. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length 7 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Code 39 Append

    Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This symbology is also known as PARAF. Note: Trioptic Code must be turned off to scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * Off * Off...

  • Page 84: Full Ascii

    Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9. * Full ASCII On 7 - 8 SPACE 0 < %G L %H M > ‘ %W p %M m %N n %O o DEL %T Full ASCII Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Code 39 Code Page

    < Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings > Interleaved 2 of 5 * On Check Digit No Check Digit indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check digit. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 9...

  • Page 86: Interleaved 2 Of 5 Message Length

    7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length Code 93 < Default All Code 93 Settings > Code 93 * On 7 - 10 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Code 93 Message Length

    A-4, and scan the value and the SAVE bar code from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. The data characters should then appear properly. Code 93 Code Page 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 11...

  • Page 88: Straight 2 Of 5 Industrial (Three-Bar Start/Stop)

    7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop) <Default All Straight 2 of 5 IATA Settings> 7 - 12 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Straight 2 Of 5 Iata Message Length

    = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length Matrix 2 of 5 <Default All Matrix 2 of 5 Settings> Matrix 2 of 5 * Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 13...

  • Page 90: Matrix 2 Of 5 Message Length

    Code 11 * Off Check Digits Required This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar codes. Default = Two Check Digits. One Check Digit * Two Check Digits 7 - 14 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Code 11 Message Length

    3) a variation of Code 128 that supports concatenation of neighboring symbols, and 4) the standard layout for bar codes on a blood product label. Use the bar codes below to turn concatenation on or off. Default =Off. * Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 15...

  • Page 92: Code 128 Message Length

    However, if you wish to transmit Code 128 function codes with the bar code data, scan the Function Codes On bar code, below. * Function Codes Off Function Codes On Telepen <Default All Telepen Settings> 7 - 16 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Telepen Output

    Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-60. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 60. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 17...

  • Page 94: Upc A

    The numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit it. Default = On. * On 7 - 18 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Upc A Addenda

    When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. Default = On. * On 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off * Not Required...

  • Page 96: Upc-A/Ean-13 With Extended Coupon Code

    UPC E0 selection. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system, use the UPC E1 selection. Default = Off (UPC E0) and Off (UPC E1). UPC E0 On * UPC E0 Off UPC E1 On * UPC E1 Off 7 - 20 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Upc E0 And Upc E1 Expand

    * On UPC E0 Check Digit Check Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On. * On 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * Off * Not Required 7 - 21...

  • Page 98: Upc E0 Number System

    Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda. 2 Digit Addenda On 5 Digit Addenda On EAN/JAN 13 <Default All EAN/JAN Settings> EAN/JAN 13 * On 7 - 22 * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Ean/Jan 13 Check Digit

    When Addenda Required is set to on, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN 13 bar codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required. Required 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off * Not Required...

  • Page 100: Ean/Jan 13 Addenda Separator

    UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code ISBN Translate This selection causes EAN-13 Bookland symbols to be translated into their equivalent ISBN number format. Default = Off. ISBN <Default All EAN/JAN 8 Settings> 7 - 24 on page 7-20. * Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Ean/Jan 8 Check Digit

    This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN 8 data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda. 2 Digit Addenda On 5 Digit Addenda On EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Required 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * 2 Digit Addenda Off * 5 Digit Addenda Off 7 - 25...

  • Page 102: Ean/Jan 8 Addenda Separator

    Different types of check characters are used with MSI bar codes. You can program the scanner to read MSI bar codes with Type 10 check characters. Default = Validate Type 10, but Don’t Transmit. 7 - 26 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Msi Message Length

    7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length Plessey Code <Default All Plessey Code Settings> Plessey Code * Off 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 27...

  • Page 104: Plessey Message Length

    7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length RSS-14 < Default All RSS-14 Settings > RSS-14 * On 7 - 28 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Rss Limited

    RSS Limited < Default All RSS Limited Settings > RSS Limited * On RSS Expanded < Default All RSS Expanded Settings > RSS Expanded * On 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 29...

  • Page 106: Rss Expanded Message Length

    EAN•UCC data can be simplified since it only needs to recognize one data carrier type. Default = EAN•UCC Emulation Off . RSS Emulation 128 Emulation * EAN•UCC Emulation Off China Post Code <Default All China Post Code Settings> 7 - 30 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Korea Post Code

    = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80. Minimum Message Length Korea Post Code <Default All Korea Post Code Settings> Korea Post Code Korea Post Message Length 3800i/3800r User’s Guide * Off Message Maximum Message Length * Off 7 - 31...

  • Page 108: Posicode

    You have to have PosiCode A and B on to read any of the PosiCode symbologies. A and B On (No Limited) A and B and Limited A On (Limited B Off) * A and B and Limited B On (Limited A Off) 7 - 32 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Posicode Message Length

    Trioptic Code is used for labeling magnetic storage media. Note: If you are going to scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes, Trioptic Code must be off. Codablock F <Default All Codablock F Settings> Codablock F 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Message Maximum Message Length * Off * Off 7 - 33...

  • Page 110: Codablock F Message Length

    Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-160. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 160. Minimum Message Length 7 - 34 Message Maximum Message Length * Off Message Maximum Message Length 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Code 49

    Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-81. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 81. Minimum Message Length Maximum Message Length 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 7 - 35...
  • Page 112 7 - 36 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Chapter 8 - Interface Keys

    The following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII “CTRL”+ relationships apply to all terminals that can be used with the scanner. Refer to page 2-6 enable Control + ASCII mode. Function Code HEX/ASCII Value 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Full ASCII “CTRL” + 8 - 1...
  • Page 114 The following chart indicates the equivalents of these five characters for different countries. Country United States Belgium Scandinavia France Germany Italy Switzerland United Kingdom Denmark Norway Spain 8 - 2 Codes < < Ã < ¢ 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Supported Interface Keys

    Reserved Delete CR/Enter Insert Escape Home Print Back Space Back Tab * IBM 3191/92, 3471/72, 3196/97, 3476/77, Telex (all models) 3800i/3800r User’s Guide IBM XTs and IBM, DDC, Memorex Compatibles Telex, Harris* Supported Keys Supported Keys Reserved Reserved CR/Enter Enter...
  • Page 116 Back Tab Memorex Telex (88)** Supported Keys Reserved Enter PF10 PF11 PF12 Reserved Reserved New Line Field Forward Field Forward Reserved Field Forward Delete New Line Insert Erase Error Reset Reserved Print Back Space Back Field Reserved Home 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 Supported Interface Keys ASCII 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Esprit 200, 400 Esprit 200, 400 ANSI ASCII Supported Keys Supported Keys Reserved Reserved New Line New Line New Line New Line New Line New Line Escape Escape Insert Insert Back Space Back Space...
  • Page 118 Supported Interface Keys Apple Mac/iMac ASCII Supported Keys Reserved Enter/Numpad Enter CAPS ALT make ALT break CNTRL make CNTRL break RETURN APPLE make APPLE break RETURN Ins Help Home Prnt Scrn BACKSPACE LSHIFT TAB BACKSPACE 8 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Chapter 9 - Utilities

    Standard Product Default Settings bar code below. Standard Product Default Settings Menu Commands starting on page 11-5 lists the standard product default settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages). 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 9 - 1...

  • Page 120: Temporary Visual Xpress Configuration

    If you download new software into a unit, the user-programmed parameters are retained. If you need to discard user-programmed settings, scan the Standard Product Default Settings bar code (see on page 9-1). 9 - 2 Visual Xpress Resetting the Standard Product Defaults 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Chapter 10 - Visual Xpress

    You can modify the image settings and save the image settings to an INI file, which can be loaded later to capture new images. Imaging also lets you preview the images continuously captured by the imager. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 10 - 1...

  • Page 122: Installing Visual Xpress From The Web

    Installing Visual Xpress from the Web 1. Access the Hand Held Products web site at www.handheld.com. 2. Click in the Quick Search text box and enter Visual Xpress. 3. Click on Search Now. 4. Click on the entry for Visual Xpress.

  • Page 123: Chapter 11 - Serial Programming Commands

    The serial programming commands can be used in place of the programming bar codes. Both the serial commands and the programming bar codes will program the 3800i/3800r. For complete descriptions and examples of each serial programming command, refer to the corresponding programming bar code in this manual.

  • Page 124: Query Commands

    NAK Indicates the command was good, but the Data field entry was out of the allowable range for this Tag and SubTag combination, e.g., an entry for a minimum message length of 100 when the field will only accept 2 characters. 11 - 2 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Examples Of Query Commands

    (CCT) is set to 1, or Enabled; the Minimum Message Length (MIN) is set to 2 characters; the Maximum Message Length (MAX) is set to 60 characters; and the Default setting (DFT) has no value. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 11 - 3...

  • Page 126: Trigger Commands

    Standard Product Default Settings bar code below. Standard Product Default Settings The chart on the following pages lists the factory default settings for each of the menu commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages). 11 - 4 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Menu Commands

    Menu Commands Selection Factory Default Settings Terminal Interfaces Terminal ID Program Keyboard Country Keyboard Style Keyboard Modifiers Serial Port Connection 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Default 003 (3800i/3800rSR050E models) 000 (3800iSR030E and 3800iSR000E models) *USA Belgium Denmark Finland...
  • Page 128 232BAD7 232BAD8 232BAD9 2-10 232WRD3 232WRD0 2-10 232WRD6 2-10 232WRD4 2-10 232WRD1 2-10 232WRD7 2-10 232WRD5 2-10 232WRD2 2-10 232WRD8 2-10 232CTS0 2-11 232CTS1 2-11 232XON0 2-11 232XON1 2-11 232ACK0 2-11 232ACK1 2-11 TERMID64 2-11 TERMID61 2-11 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 * Indicates default *Black High White High Idle Low *Idle High *50ms 150ms 500ms *Off Medium (Default for 3800r) High (Default for 3800i) Low (1600) (min 400Hz) *Medium (3250) High (4200) (max 9000Hz) Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry WNDSPD0...
  • Page 130 Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry BEPBIP0 BEPBIP1 BEPLED0 BEPLED1 BEPRPT1 BEPRPT# DLYGRD0 DLYGRD500 DLYGRD1000 DLYGRD1500 DLYGRD#### TRGMOD0 TRGSTO#### TRGMOD2 TRGLPT### TRGMOD1 TRGMOD3 TRGPTO#### DLYRRD500 DLYRRD750 DLYRRD1000 DLYRRD3000 DLYRRD#### SCNDLY1000 SCNDLY2000 SCNDLY0 SCNDLY#### SCNAIM0 SCNAIM2 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 131 Prefix Suffix Function Code Transmit Intercharacter Delay User Specified Intercharac- ter Delay Interfunction Delay Intermessage Delay 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Time-Out Duration (0 - 240,000 ms) *0 Centering On *Centering Off Left of Centering Window *40 Right of Centering Window *60...
  • Page 132 Serial Command Page # Indicates a numeric entry DFMDF3 DFMBK3## DFMCL3 DFMCA3 DFM_EN0 DFM_EN1 DFM_EN2 VSAF_1 VSAF_2 VSAF_3 2IF_EN0 2IF_EN1 2IFTYP0 2IFTYP64 2IFTYP61 PAPHLC PAP088 PAP087 HLCSPD0 HLCSPD1 HLCPOL0 HLCPOL1 HLCIDL0 HLCIDL1 2IFTRG0 2IFTRG1 2IFTRG3 2IFTRG2 2IFLPT### 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 133 Code 39 Code 39 Start/Stop Char. Code 39 Check Char. Code 39 Message Length Code 39 Append Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default All Symbologies Off All Symbologies On Default All Codabar Settings *Don’t Transmit Transmit *No Check Char.
  • Page 134 7-10 C93DFT 7-10 C93ENA0 7-10 C93ENA1 7-10 C93MIN## 7-11 C93MAX## 7-11 R25DFT 7-12 R25ENA0 7-12 R25ENA1 7-12 R25MIN## 7-12 R25MAX## 7-12 A25DFT 7-12 A25ENA0 7-13 A25ENA1 7-13 A25MIN## 7-13 A25MAX## 7-13 X25DFT 7-13 X25ENA0 7-13 X25ENA1 7-13 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 135 Code 128 Function Code Transmit ISBT Concatenation Telepen Telepen Telepen Output Telepen Message Length UPC A 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Minimum (1 - 80) *4 Maximum (1 - 80) *80 Default All Code 11 Settings *Off 1 Check Digit...
  • Page 136 7-20 UPEEN00 7-20 UPEEN01 7-20 UPEEN10 7-20 UPEEN11 7-20 UPEEXP0 7-21 UPEEXP1 7-21 UPECKX0 7-21 UPECKX1 7-21 UPENSX0 7-22 UPENSX1 7-22 UPEAD20 7-22 UPEAD21 7-22 UPEAD50 7-22 UPEAD51 7-22 UPEARQ0 7-21 UPEARQ1 7-21 UPEADS0 7-21 UPEADS1 7-21 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 137 EAN/JAN 8 Check Digit EAN/JAN 8 2 Digit Addenda EAN/JAN 8 5 Digit Addenda EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Required EAN/JAN 8 Addenda Separator Coupon Code 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Default All EAN/ JAN 13 Settings *Off *Off *Not Required Required *Off...
  • Page 138 7-28 PLSMAX## 7-28 RSSDFT 7-28 RSSENA0 7-28 RSSENA1 7-28 RSLDFT 7-29 RSLENA0 7-29 RSLENA1 7-29 RSEDFT 7-29 RSEENA0 7-29 RSEENA1 7-29 RSEMIN## 7-30 RSEMAX## 7-30 EANEMU2 7-30 EANEMU1 7-30 EANEMU0 7-30 CPCDFT 7-31 CPCENA0 7-31 CPCENA1 7-31 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 139 Codablock F Msg. Length Code 16K Code 16K Code 16K Code 49 Code 49 Code 49 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Setting * Indicates default Minimum (2 - 80) *4 Maximum (2 - 80) *80 Default All Korea Post Code Settings *Off...
  • Page 140 11 - 18 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 141: Chapter 12 - Product Specifications

    Storage Humidity Mechanical Drop Vibration ESD Sensitivity Sealant Rating Agency Compliance 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Specification 6.2 inches (15.7 cm) 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) 3.2 inches (8.1 cm) 6.5 ounces (185 g) 630 nM visible red LED 270 scans per second in most usages ±65 degrees...

  • Page 142: 3800R Depth Of Field

    4 in (10.2 cm) Minimum Far Field (no ambient lighting) 24 in (61 cm) 14 in (36 cm) 18 in (46 cm) 24 in (61 cm) 28 in (71 cm) 36 in (91 cm) 44 in (112 cm) 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 143: 3800I Product Specifications

    3800i Product Specifications Parameter Dimensions (Typical): Height Length Width Weight Light Source Aimer Beam Light Source Scan Rate Skew Angle Pitch Angle Horizontal Velocity Scan Contrast Voltage Requirements Current Draw (Max): 3800iSR00XE Model @5Vdc 3800iSR05XE Model @5Vdc 3800iSR03XE Model @5Vdc...

  • Page 144: 3800I Depth Of Field

    3800i Depth of Field Min. Bar Max. Width Near Field 13 mil 100% UPC 2.5 in (6.4 cm) 7.5 mil Code 39 6.5 in (16.5 cm) 15 mil Code 39 2.5 in (6.4 cm) 20 mil Code 39 1.5 in (3.8 cm) 55 mil Code 39 4 in (10.2 cm)

  • Page 145: Standard Cable Pinouts

    Standard Cable Pinouts Laser Output Only (Laser Compatible Bar Image) 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 12 - 5...
  • Page 146 Standard Cable Pinouts Keyboard Wedge 12 - 6 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 147 Standard Cable Pinouts Wand Emulation 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 12 - 7...
  • Page 148 Standard Cable Pinouts Serial Output 12 - 8 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 149 Standard Cable Pinouts 3800i/3800r User’s Guide 12 - 9...
  • Page 150 12 - 10 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 151: Chapter 13 - Maintenance

    Please see Customer Support on page 14-1 for further information. Maintenance The 3800i/3800r provides reliable and efficient operation with a minimum of care. Although specific maintenance is not required, the following periodic checks ensure dependable scanner operation: Cleaning the Scanner’s Window Reading performance may degrade if the scanner’s window is not clean.

  • Page 152: Replacing The Interface Cable

    Replacing the Interface Cable The standard interface cable is attached to the scanner with an 10-pin modular connector. When properly seated, the connector is held in the 3800i/3800r scanner’s handle by a flexible retention tab. The interface cable is designed to be field replaceable.

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    To Replace the 3800i Interface Cable: 1. Turn the power to the host system OFF. 2. Disconnect the imager’s cable from the terminal or computer. 3. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the cord lock from the base of the imager if in use.
  • Page 154 If you aren’t sure what programming options have been set in the scanner, or if you want the factory default settings restored, scan Product Defaults on page 11-4. 13 - 4 Prefix/Suffix Overview Chapter on page 4-1 for further Chapter Chapter All Symbologies Resetting the Standard 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 155: Product Service And Repair

    Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.

  • Page 156: Online Product Service And Repair Assistance

    (C) static electricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the product by anyone other than Hand Held Products or its authorized representatives. 14 - 2...
  • Page 157 Hand Held Products, Inc. extends these warranties only to the first end- users of the products. These warranties are nontransferable. The limited duration of the warranty for the 3800i is for three (3) years. The limited duration of the warranty for the 3800r is for five (5) years.
  • Page 158 14 - 4 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...

  • Page 159: Symbology Chart

    Symbologies, 99) entry. Refer to Data Editing beginning on page 4-1 and page 5-1 for information about using Code ID and AIM ID. 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Symbology Straight 2 of 5 IATA Interleaved 2 of 5 Korea Post Matrix 2 of 5...

  • Page 160: Ascii Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252

    This table applies to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters may differ depending on your Country Code/PC regional settings. Dec Hex Char A - 2 Hex Char Dec “ & ‘ < > Char Dec Hex Char 3800i/3800r User’s Guide ‘...
  • Page 161 Š ‹ Œ Ž ‘ ’ “ ” • – — ˜ ™ š › œ ž Ÿ 3800i/3800r User’s Guide Char Dec ¡ ¢ £ ¤ ¥ ¦ § ¨ © ª « ¬ ® ¯ ° ± ²...

  • Page 162: Code Page Mapping Of Printed Bar Codes

    Description Automatic National Replacement Characters Swedish Replacement Characters French/Belgium Replacement Charac- ters French/Belgium Replacement Charac- ters German Replacement Characters Italian Replacement Characters Swiss Replacement Characters British Replacement Characters Danish Replacement Characters Norwegian Replacement Characters Spanish Replacement Characters 3800i/3800r User’s Guide...
  • Page 165 Sample Symbols UPC A 0 123456 7890 Interleaved 2 of 5 1234567890 Code 128 Code 128 EAN 13 9 780330 290951 EAN 8 3210 5 UPC-E 456123...
  • Page 166 Sample Symbols Code 39 Codabar BC321 Code 93 A13579B Straight 2 of 5 Industrial 123456-9$ Matrix 2 of 5 123456 6543210 RSS-14 (01)00123456789012...
  • Page 167 Programming Chart Note: If you make an error while scanning the letters or digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard, scan the correct letters or digits, and Save. Discard Save...
  • Page 168 Hand Held Products, Inc. 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 3800i-r-UG Rev A 5/06...

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