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  • Page 1 NLS-FM50 Fixed Mount Barcode Scanner User Guide...
  • Page 2 All pictures in this manual are for reference only and actual product may differ. Regarding to the product modification and update, Fujian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to any software or hardware to improve reliability, function, or design at any time without notice. The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Description Date V1.0.0 Initial release. May 27, 2016 V1.0.1 Added Chapter 9 Illumination. June 1, 2016 1. Changed the range of Decode Session Timeout to 100ms - 3,600,000ms in Chapter 3. 2. Added the Aiming feature in Chapter 9. V1.0.2 August 30, 2016 3.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Revision History ............................... -3- Chapter 1 Getting Started ..........................1 Introduction .............................. 1 About This Guide ............................. 2 Unpacking ..............................2 FM50 Scanner ............................3 Maintenance ............................4 Connecting the Scanner to a Host ......................4 USB Connection ..........................5 RS-232 Connection ..........................
  • Page 5 Inter-Keystroke Delay ......................21 Convert Case ........................... 22 Emulate ALT+Keypad ......................23 Function Key Mapping ......................24 Emulate Numeric Keypad......................25 Code Page ..........................25 USB COM Port Emulation ......................26 USB HID-POS ..........................26 Introduction ..........................26 Access the Scanner with Your Program ................. 27 Acquire Scanned Data ......................
  • Page 6 Beep Volume ..........................37 Beep on Unknown Character ........................ 38 Good Read Beep for Programming Barcode ..................38 Good Read LED ............................ 38 Transmit NGR (Not Good Read) Message ................... 39 Edit NGR Message ......................... 39 Chapter 6 Prefix & Suffix ..........................40 Global Settings ............................
  • Page 7 GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ......................53 Restore Factory Defaults......................53 Enable/Disable GS1-128 ......................53 Set Length Range for GS1-128 ....................53 AIM-128 ............................54 Restore Factory Defaults......................54 Enable/Disable AIM-128......................54 Set Length Range for AIM-128 ....................54 EAN-8 ............................. 55 Restore Factory Defaults......................55 Enable/Disable EAN-8 ......................
  • Page 8 Enable/Disable ISBN ....................... 66 Set ISBN Format ........................66 Add-On Code ........................... 67 Add-On Code Required ......................67 UPC-E ............................. 68 Restore Factory Defaults......................68 Enable/Disable UPC-E ......................68 Transmit Check Digit ....................... 68 Add-On Code ........................... 69 Add-On Code Required ......................69 Transmit System Character “0”...
  • Page 9 Restore Factory Defaults......................82 Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 ....................82 Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5 ..................82 Check Digit Verification ......................83 Standard 2 of 5（IATA 2 of 5） ...................... 84 Restore Factory Defaults......................84 Enable/Disable Standard 25 ....................84 Set Length Range for Standard 25 ..................
  • Page 10 Transmit Application Identifier “01” ..................95 Code 11 ............................96 Restore Factory Defaults......................96 Enable/Disable Code 11......................96 Set Length Range for Code 11 ....................96 Transmit Check Digit ....................... 97 Check Digit Verification ......................97 Plessey ............................98 Restore Factory Defaults......................98 Enable/Disable Plessey ......................
  • Page 11 Set Length Range for Data Matrix ..................106 Rectangular Barcode ......................107 Mirror Image .......................... 107 Data Matrix Twin Code ......................108 Character Encoding ....................... 108 Chapter 8 Image Control ..........................109 Image Flipping ............................. 109 Flip ..............................110 Flip Vertically ..........................110 Flip Horizontally ..........................
  • Page 12 Use Batch Barcode ..........................137 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting ......................... 138 FAQ ..............................138 Appendix ................................. 140 Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table ....................140 Appendix 2: AIM ID Table ........................149 Appendix 3: Code ID Table ......................... 151 Appendix 4: ASCII Table ........................152 Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples ................

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The NLS-FM50 fixed mount barcode scanners (hereinafter referred to as “the FM50 scanner” or “the scanner”), armed with the Newland patented , a computerized image recognition system, bring about a new era of 2D barcode scanners.

  • Page 14: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides programming instructions for the scanner. Users can configure the scanner by scanning the programming barcodes included in this manual. The scanner has been properly configured for most applications and can be put into use without further configuration.

  • Page 15: Fm50 Scanner

    FM50 Scanner Power LED (red) Trigger Good Read LED (green) Logo IR LED Scan Window Focus Lamp...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance  The scan window should be kept clean.  Do not scratch the scan window.  Use soft brush to remove the stain from the scan window.  Use the soft cloth to clean the window, such as eyeglass cleaning cloth. ...

  • Page 17: Usb Connection

    USB Connection Plug the cable into the USB port on the host.

  • Page 18: Rs-232 Connection

    RS-232 Connection 1. Plug the RJ45 connector of the cable into the RS-232 port on the host. 2. Connect the supplied power adaptor to the power connector of the cable.

  • Page 19: Depth Of Field

    Depth of Field...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Dimensions 4-M3 machine screw The part of screw into the scanner must not exceed 6mm.

  • Page 21: Barcode Scanning

    Barcode Scanning Powered by area-imaging technology and Newland patented technology, the FM50 features fast scanning and accurate decoding. Barcodes rotated at any angle can still be read with ease. When scanning a barcode, simply center the aiming beam or pattern projected by the scanner over the barcode.

  • Page 22: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults Scanning the following barcode can restore the scanner to the factory defaults. See Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table for more information. Note: Use this feature with discretion. Restore All Factory Defaults Custom Defaults Custom defaults make it possible to save the frequently-used settings on the scanner. Scanning the Save as Custom Defaults barcode can save the current settings as custom defaults.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces

    Enter Setup Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces The scanner provides an RS-232 interface and a USB interface to communicate with the host device. The host device can receive scanned data and send commands to control the scanner or to access/alter the configuration information of the scanner via the interface.

  • Page 24: Rs-232 Interface

    Enter Setup RS-232 Interface When the scanner is connected to the RS-232 port of a Host, the port is enabled by default. Howover, you need to set communication parameters (including baud rate, parity check, data bit and stop bit) to match the host device.

  • Page 25: Baud Rate

    Enter Setup Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the baud rate to match the Host requirements. ** 9600 1200 19200 2400 38400 4800 57600 14400 115200 ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 26: Parity Check

    Enter Setup Parity Check When the number of data bits is set to 7, you can only select either Even Parity or Odd Parity. The None option will be regarded as Even Parity in this case. ** None Even Parity Odd Parity Data Bit When the number of data bits is set to 7, you can only select either Even Parity or Odd Parity.

  • Page 27: Data Bit & Parity Check

    Enter Setup Data Bit & Parity Check 7 Data Bits/Even Parity 7 Data Bits/Odd Parity ** 8 Data Bits/ No Parity 8 Data Bits/Even Parity 8 Data Bits/Odd Parity Stop Bit ** 1 Stop Bit 2 Stop Bits ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 28: Usb Interface

    Enter Setup USB Interface USB Enumeration If the scanner is connected to the host defice via a USB connection, the scanner will be enumerated using S/N or “00000000” after power-up. Enumeration using S/N enables the host device to distinguish even between scanners of same model. Enumeration using “00000000” disables the host device from distinguishing between scanners of same model.

  • Page 29: Polling Rate

    Enter Setup Polling Rate This parameter specifies the polling rate for a USB keyboard. If the Host drops characters, change the polling rate to a bigger value. ** 1ms 10ms ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 30: Usb Country Keyboard Types

    Enter Setup USB Country Keyboard Types Keyboard layouts vary from country to country. The default setting is U.S. keyboard. ** U.S. Belgium Brazil Canada Czechoslovakia Denmark Finland France ** Exit Setup...
  • Page 31 Enter Setup Germany, Austria Greece Hungary Israel Italy Latin America, South America Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal ** Exit Setup...
  • Page 32 Enter Setup Romania Russia Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey_F Turkey_Q Japan Note: To program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with Windows 1251 or UTF-8 (PDF417/QR Code/Data Matrix), see Appendix 5. ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 33: Beep On Unknown Character

    Enter Setup Beep on Unknown Character Due to the differences in keyboard layouts, some characters contained in barcode data may be unavailable on the selected keyboard. As a result, the scanner fails to transmit the unknown characters. Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the emission of beep when an unknown character is detected.

  • Page 34: Convert Case

    Enter Setup Convert Case Scan the appropriate barcode below to convert barcode data to your desired case. ** No Case Conversion Invert Upper and Lower Case Characters Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case Example: When the Invert Upper and Lower Case Characters feature is enabled, barcode data “AbC” is transmitted as “aBc”.

  • Page 35: Emulate Alt+Keypad

    Enter Setup Emulate ALT+Keypad This feature allows any ASCII character (0x00 - 0xFF) to be sent over the numeric keypad no matter which keyboard type is selected. Since sending a character involves multiple keystroke emulations, this method appears less efficient. The following options are available: ...

  • Page 36: Function Key Mapping

    Enter Setup Function Key Mapping When Function Key Mapping is enabled, function characters (0x00 - 0x1F) are sent as ASCII sequences over the keypad. For more information, see Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table. Enable Function Key Mapping ** Disable Function Key Mapping Example: Barcode data 0x16 Enable Function Key Mapping Ctrl+V...

  • Page 37: Emulate Numeric Keypad

    Enter Setup Emulate Numeric Keypad When this feature is disabled, sending barcode data is emulated as keystroke(s) on main keyboard. To enable this feature, scan the Emulate Numeric Keypad barcode. Sending a number (0-9) is emulated as keystroke(s) on numeric keypad, whereas sending other characters like “+”, “_”, “*” , “/” and “.”...

  • Page 38: Usb Com Port Emulation

    Enter Setup USB COM Port Emulation If you connect the scanner to the host device via a USB connection, the USB COM Port Emulation feature allows the Host to receive data in the way as a serial port does. A driver is required for this feature.

  • Page 39: Access The Scanner With Your Program

    Enter Setup Access the Scanner with Your Program Use CreateFile to access the scanner as a HID device and then use ReadFile to deliver the scanned data to the application program. Use WriteFile to send data to the scanner. For detailed information about USB and HID interfaces, go to www.USB.org. Acquire Scanned Data After scanning and decoding a barcode, the scanner sends the following input report: Byte...

  • Page 40: Vid/Pid

    Enter Setup VID/PID USB uses VID (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID) to identify and locate a device. The VID is assigned by USB Implementers Forum. Newland’s vendor ID is 1EAB (Hex). A PID is assigned to each interface. Product Interface...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Scan Mode

    Enter Setup Chapter 3 Scan Mode Sense Mode The scanner activates a decode session every time it detects a change in ambient illumination. Decode session continues until the barcode is decoded or the decode session timeout expires. ** Sense Mode Decode Session Timeout This parameter sets the maximum time decode session continues during a scan attempt.

  • Page 42: Timeout Between Decodes (Same Barcode)

    Enter Setup Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) can avoid undesired rereading of same barcode in a given period of time. To enable/disable the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode), scan the appropriate barcode below. Enable Timeout between Decodes: Do not allow the scanner to re-read same barcode before the timeout between decodes (same barcode) expires.

  • Page 43: Sensitivity

    Enter Setup Sensitivity Sensitivity specifies the degree of acuteness of the scanner’s response to changes in ambient illumination. The higher the sensitivity, the lower requirement in illumination change to trigger the scanner. You can select an appropriate degree of sensitivity that fits the ambient environment. Medium Sensitivity Low Sensitivity High Sensitivity...

  • Page 44: Continuous Mode

    Enter Setup Continuous Mode If the Continuous mode is enabled, the scanner automatically starts one decode session after another. To suspend/resume barcode reading, simply press the trigger. Continuous Mode Decode Session Timeout This parameter sets the maximum time decode session continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 1ms increments from 100ms to 3,600,000ms.

  • Page 45: Timeout Between Decodes (Same Barcode)

    Enter Setup Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) can avoid undesired rereading of same barcode in a given period of time. To enable/disable the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode), scan the appropriate barcode below. Enable Timeout between Decodes: Do not allow the scanner to re-read same barcode before the timeout between decodes (same barcode) expires.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences

    Enter Setup Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences Introduction This chapter contains information as to how to adapt your scanner to various applications with preference setting. For instance, to narrow the field of view of the scanner to make sure it reads only those barcodes intended by the user.

  • Page 47: Specify Central Area

    Enter Setup Specify Central Area The default central area is a (Width*20%) by (Height*20%) area in the center of the scanner’s field of view, as shown in the figure below. You can define the central area by scanning the Specify Central Area barcode and numeric barcode(s) corresponding to a desired percentage (1-100).

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 Beep & Led Notifications

    Enter Setup Chapter 5 Beep & LED Notifications Startup Beep If startup beep is enabled, the scanner will beep after being turned on. ** Enable Startup Beep Disable Startup Beep Good Read Beep for Non-programming Barcode Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the emission of beep when a non-programming barcode is decoded .

  • Page 49: Beep Type

    Enter Setup Beep Type Type 1 ** Type 3 Type 2 Beep Volume ** Loud Medium ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 50: Beep On Unknown Character

    Enter Setup Beep on Unknown Character Due to the differences in keyboard layouts, some characters contained in barcode data may be unavailable on the selected keyboard (USB HID-KBW). As a result, the scanner fails to transmit the unknown characters. Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the emission of beep when an unknown character is detected.

  • Page 51: Transmit Ngr (Not Good Read) Message

    Enter Setup Transmit NGR (Not Good Read) Message Scan a barcode below to select whether or not to transmit a user-defined NGR (Not Good Read) message when a barcode cannot be decoded. Transmit NGR Message ** Do Not Transmit NGR Message Edit NGR Message To edit an NGR message, scan the Edit NGR Message barcode and the numeric barcodes corresponding to the ASCII values (decimal) of desired characters and then scan the Save barcode.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Prefix & Suffix

    Enter Setup Chapter 6 Prefix & Suffix In many applications, barcode data needs to be edited and distinguished from one another. Usually AIM ID and Code ID can be used as identifiers, but in some special cases customized prefix and terminating character suffix like Carriage Return or Line Feed can also be the alternatives.

  • Page 53: Global Settings

    Enter Setup Global Settings Enable/Disable All Prefixes/Suffixes  Disable All Prefixes/Suffixes: Transmit barcode data with no prefix/suffix.  Enable All Prefixes/Suffixes: Allow user to append Code ID prefix, AIM ID prefix, custom prefix/suffix and terminating character to the barcode data before the transmission. Enable All Prefixes/Suffixes Disable All Prefixes/Suffixes Prefix Sequences...

  • Page 54: Custom Prefix

    Enter Setup Custom Prefix Enable/Disable Custom Prefix If custom prefix is enabled, you are allowed to append to the data a user-defined prefix that cannot exceed 11 characters. Enable Custom Prefix ** Disable Custom Prefix Set Custom Prefix To set a custom prefix, scan the Set Custom Prefix barcode and the numeric barcodes representing the hexadecimal value(s) of a desired prefix and then scan the Save barcode.

  • Page 55: Aim Id Prefix

    Enter Setup AIM ID Prefix AIM (Automatic Identification Manufacturers) IDs and ISO/IEC 15424 standards define symbology identifiers and data carrier identifiers. (For the details, see Appendix 2: AIM ID Table. If AIM ID prefix is enabled, the scanner will add the symbology identifier before the scanned data after decoding. Enable AIM ID Prefix ** Disable AIM ID Prefix Code ID Prefix...

  • Page 56: Modify Code Id

    Enter Setup Modify Code ID To change the Code ID of a symbology, scan the appropriate Modify Code ID barcode below and the numeric barcodes representing the hexadecimal value of a desired Code ID and then scan the Save barcode. Refer to Appendix 4: ASCII Table for hexadecimal values of characters. To view a setting example, see Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples.
  • Page 57 Enter Setup Modify UPC-A Code ID Modify ISBN Code ID Modify ISSN Code ID Modify Code 39 Code ID Modify Code 93 Code ID Modify Interleaved 2 of 5 Code ID Modify ITF-14 Code ID Modify ITF-6 Code ID Modify Codabar Code ID Modify Industrial 25 Code ID ** Exit Setup...
  • Page 58 Enter Setup Modify Standard 25 Code ID Modify Matrix 25Code ID Modify COOP 25 Code ID Modify Code 11 Modify Plessey Code ID Modify MSI/Plessey Code ID Modify GS1 Databar Code ID ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 59: Custom Suffix

    Enter Setup Custom Suffix Enable/Disable Custom Suffix If custom suffix is enabled, you are allowed to append to the data a user-defined suffix that cannot exceed 11 characters. Enable Custom Suffix Disable Custom Suffix Set Custom Suffix To set a custom suffix, scan the Set Custom Suffix barcode and the numeric barcodes representing the hexadecimal value(s) of a desired prefix and then scan the Save barcode.

  • Page 60: Terminating Character Suffix

    Enter Setup Terminating Character Suffix A terminating character can be used to mark the end of data, which means nothing can be added after it. A terminating character suffix can contain 1-7 characters. Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix To enable/disable terminating character suffix, scan the appropriate barcode below. Enable Terminating Character Suffix Disable Terminating Character Suffix ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 61: Set Terminating Character Suffix

    Enter Setup Set Terminating Character Suffix The scanner provides a shortcut for setting the terminating character suffix to CR (0x0D) or CRLF (0x0D,0x0A) and enabling it by scanning the appropriate barcode below. ** Terminating Character CR (0x0D) Terminating Character CRLF (0x0D,0x0A) To set a terminating character suffix, scan the Set Terminating Character Suffix barcode and the numeric barcodes representing the hexadecimal value(s) of a desired terminating character and then scan the Save barcode.

  • Page 62: Chapter 7 Symbologies

    Enter Setup Chapter 7 Symbologies Global Settings Enable/Disable All Symbologies If the Disable All Symbologies feature is enabled, the scanner will not be able to read any non-programming barcodes except the programming barcodes. Enable All Symbologies Disable All Symbologies Enable/Disable 1D Symbologies If the Disable 1D Symbologies feature is enabled, the scanner will not be able to read any 1D barcodes.

  • Page 63: Video Reverse

    Enter Setup Video Reverse The Video Reverse feature only applies to 2D barcodes. Regular barcode: Dark image on a bright background. Inverse barcode: Bright image on a dark background. The examples of regular barcode and inverse barcode are shown below. Regular Barcode Inverse Barcode Video Reverse allows the scanner to read barcodes that are inverted.

  • Page 64: 1D Symbologies

    Enter Setup 1D Symbologies Code 128 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Set Length Range for Code 128 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 65: Gs1-128 (Ucc/Ean-128)

    Enter Setup GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of GS1-128 Enable/Disable GS1-128 Enable GS1-128 Disable GS1-128 Set Length Range for GS1-128 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 66: Restore Factory Defaults

    Enter Setup AIM-128 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of AIM-128 Enable/Disable AIM-128 ** Enable AIM-128 Disable AIM-128 Set Length Range for AIM-128 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 67: Restore Factory Defaults

    Enter Setup EAN-8 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of EAN-8 Enable/Disable EAN-8 ** Enable EAN-8 Disable EAN-8 Transmit Check Digit EAN-8 is 8 digits in length with the last one as its check digit used to verify the integrity of the data. Transmit EAN-8 Check Digit Do Not Transmit EAN-8 Check Digit ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 68: Add-On Code

    Enter Setup Add-On Code An EAN-8 barcode can be augmented with a two-digit or five-digit add-on code to form a new one. In the examples below, the part surrounded by blue dotted line is an EAN-8 barcode while the part circled by red dotted line is add-on code.

  • Page 69: Add-On Code Required

    Enter Setup Add-On Code Required When EAN-8 Add-On Code Required is selected, the scanner will only read EAN-8 barcodes that contain add-on codes. EAN-8 Add-On Code Required ** EAN-8 Add-On Code Not Required EAN-8 Extension Disable EAN-8 Zero Extend: Transmit EAN-8 barcodes as is. Enable EAN-8 Zero Extend: Add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 barcodes to extend to13 digits.

  • Page 70: Restore Factory Defaults

    Enter Setup EAN-13 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of EAN-13 Enable/Disable EAN-13 ** Enable EAN-13 Disable EAN-13 Transmit Check Digit Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit Do Not Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 71: Add-On Code

    Enter Setup Add-On Code An EAN-13 barcode can be augmented with a two-digit or five-digit add-on code to form a new one. Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code/ Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code: The scanner decodes a mix of EAN-13 barcodes with and without 2-digit/5-digit add-on codes.

  • Page 72: Ean-13 Beginning With 290 Add-On Code Required

    Enter Setup EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code Required This setting programs the scanner to require an add-on code (2-digit or 5-digit) on EAN-13 barcodes that begin with “290”. The following settings can be programmed: Require Add-On Code: All EAN-13 barcodes that begin with “290” must have a 2-digit or 5-digit add-on code.

  • Page 73: Ean-13 Beginning With 414/419 Add-On Code Required

    Enter Setup EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code Required This setting programs the scanner to require an add-on code (2-digit or 5-digit) on EAN-13 barcodes that begin with a “414” or “419”. The following settings can be programmed: Require Add-On Code: All EAN-13 barcodes that begin with a “414” or “419” must have a 2-digit or 5-digit add-on code.

  • Page 74: Ean-13 Beginning With 977 Add-On Code Required

    Enter Setup EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code Required This setting programs the scanner to require an add-on code (2-digit or 5-digit) on EAN-13 barcodes that begin with “977”. The following settings can be programmed: Require Add-On Code: All EAN-13 barcodes that begin with “977” must have a 2-digit or 5-digit add-on code.

  • Page 75: Ean-13 Beginning With 979 Add-On Code Required

    Enter Setup EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code Required This setting programs the scanner to require an add-on code (2-digit or 5-digit) on EAN-13 barcodes that begin with “979”. The following settings can be programmed: Require Add-On Code: All EAN-13 barcodes that begin with “979” must have a 2-digit or 5-digit add-on code.

  • Page 76: Issn

    Enter Setup ISSN Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of ISSN Enable/Disable ISSN Enable ISSN ** Disable ISSN ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 77: Add-On Code

    Enter Setup Add-On Code An ISSN barcode can be augmented with a two-digit or five-digit add-on code to form a new one. Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code/ Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code: The scanner decodes a mix of ISSN barcodes with and without 2-digit/5-digit add-on codes.

  • Page 78: Isbn

    Enter Setup ISBN Restore Factory Default Restore the Factory Defaults of ISBN Enable/Disable ISBN ** Enable ISBN Disable ISBN Set ISBN Format ** ISBN-13 ISBN-10 ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 79: Add-On Code

    Enter Setup Add-On Code An ISBN barcode can be augmented with a two-digit or five-digit add-on code to form a new one. Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code/ Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code: The scanner decodes a mix of ISBN barcodes with and without 2-digit/5-digit add-on codes.

  • Page 80: Upc-E

    Enter Setup UPC-E Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of UPC-E Enable/Disable UPC-E Enable UPC-E Disable UPC-E Transmit Check Digit Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 81: Add-On Code

    Enter Setup Add-On Code A UPC-E barcode can be augmented with a two-digit or five-digit add-on code to form a new one. Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code/ Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code: The scanner decodes a mix of UPC-E barcodes with and without 2-digit/5-digit add-on codes.

  • Page 82: Transmit System Character "0

    Enter Setup Transmit System Character “0” The first character of UPC-E barcode is the system character “0”. Transmit System Character “0” Do Not Transmit System Character “0” UPC-E Extension Disable UPC-E Extend: Transmit UPC-E barcodes as is. Enable UPC-E Extend: Extend UPC-E barcodes to make them compatible in length to UPC-A. Enable UPC-E Extend Disable UPC-E Extend ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 83: Upc-A

    Enter Setup UPC-A Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of UPC-A Enable/Disable UPC-A Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A Transmit Check Digit Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 84: Add-On Code

    Enter Setup Add-On Code A UPC-A barcode can be augmented with a two-digit or five-digit add-on code to form a new one. Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code/ Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code: The scanner decodes a mix of UPC-A barcodes with and without 2-digit/5-digit add-on codes.

  • Page 85: Transmit Preamble Character

    Enter Setup Transmit Preamble Character Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-A barcode. Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit system character only or transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA). System Character &...

  • Page 86: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Enter Setup Interleaved 2 of 5 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ** Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 87: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification A check digit is optional for Interleaved 2 of 5 and can be added as the last digit. It is a calculated value used to verify the integrity of the data. Disable: The scanner transmits Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes as is. Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification: The scanner checks the integrity of all Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes to verify that the data complies with the check digit algorithm.

  • Page 88: Febraban

    Enter Setup Febraban Disable/Enable Febraban ** Disable Febraban Enable Febraban, Do Not Expand Enable Febraban, Expand Transmit Delay This feature is available only when USB HID-KBW is enabled. Transmit Delay per Character applies to both Expanded and Unexpanded Febraban while Transmit Delay per 12 Characters applies to Expanded Febraban only.
  • Page 89 Enter Setup Custom Transmit Delay per Character: This parameter is programmable in 5ms increments from 0ms to 75ms. To set it, scan the Custom Transmit Delay per Character barcode and two numeric barcodes that represent a desired value. Single-digit values must have a leading zero. See Appendix 5 for more information.
  • Page 90 Enter Setup ITF-14 ITF-14 is a special kind of Interleaved 2 of 5 with a length of 14 characters and the last character as the check digit. Restore the Factory Defaults of ITF-14 Disable ITF-14 Enable ITF-14 But Do Not Transmit Check Digit Enable ITF-14 and Transmit Check Digit Note: It is advisable not to enable ITF-14 and Interleaved 2 of 5 at the same time.
  • Page 91 Enter Setup ITF-6 ITF-6 is a special kind of Interleaved 2 of 5 with a length of 6 characters and the last character as the check digit. Restore the Factory Defaults of ITF-6 ** Disable ITF-6 Enable ITF-6 But Do Not Transmit Check Digit Enable ITF-6 and Transmit Check Digit Note: It is advisable not to enable ITF-6 and Interleaved 2 of 5 at the same time.

  • Page 92: Matrix 2 Of 5

    Enter Setup Matrix 2 of 5 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Enable Matrix 2 of 5 ** Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 93: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification Disable Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification Transmit Check Digit After Verification ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 94: Industrial 2 Of 5

    Enter Setup Industrial 2 of 5 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 Enable Industrial 2 of 5 Disable Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 95: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification Disable Transmit Check Digit After Verification Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 96: Standard 2 Of 5（Iata 2 Of 5

    Enter Setup Standard 2 of 5（IATA 2 of 5） Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Standard 25 Enable/Disable Standard 25 Enable Standard 25 Disable Standard 25 Set Length Range for Standard 25 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 97: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification Disable Transmit Check Digit After Verification Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 98: Code 39

    Enter Setup Code 39 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 ** Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 Transmit Start/Stop Character Transmit Start/Stop Character Do not Transmit Start/Stop Character ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 99: Set Length Range For Code 39

    Enter Setup Set Length Range for Code 39 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length Check Digit Verification Disable Transmit Check Digit After Verification Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII The scanner can be configured to identify all ASCII characters by scanning the appropriate barcode below.

  • Page 100: Enable/Disable Code 32

    Enter Setup Enable/Disable Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 32. Code 39 must be enabled and Code 39 check digit verification must be disabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 101: Transmit Code 32 Check Digit

    Enter Setup Transmit Code 32 Check Digit Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function. ** Do Not Transmit Code 32 Check Digit Transmit Code 32 Check Digit Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function. ** Do Not Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 102: Codabar

    Enter Setup Codabar Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Codabar Enable/Disable Codabar ** Enable Codabar Disable Codabar Set Length Range for Codabar Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 103: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification Disable Transmit Check Digit After Verification Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification Transmit Start/Stop Character Transmit Start/Stop Character Do not Transmit Start/Stop Character ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 104: Start/Stop Character Format

    Enter Setup Start/Stop Character Format You can choose your desired start/stop character format by scanning the appropriate barcode below. ** ABCD/ABCD as the Start/Stop Character ABCD/TN*E as the Start/Stop Character Start/Stop Character in Uppercase Start/Stop Character in Lowercase ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 105: Code 93

    Enter Setup Code 93 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 ** Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 Set Length Range for Code 93 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 106: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification Disable Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification Transmit Check Digit After Verification ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 107: Gs1-Databar (Rss)

    Enter Setup GS1-Databar (RSS) Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of GS1-Databar Enable/Disable GS1 Databar ** Enable GS1-DataBar Disable GS1-DataBar Transmit Application Identifier “01” Transmit Application Identifier “01” Do Not Transmit Application Identifier “01” ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 108: Code 11

    Enter Setup Code 11 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Code 11 Enable/Disable Code 11 ** Enable Code 11 Disable Code 11 Set Length Range for Code 11 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 109: Transmit Check Digit

    Enter Setup Transmit Check Digit Transmit Check Digit ** Do Not Transmit Check Digit Check Digit Verification Disable One Check Digit, MOD11 Two Check Digits, MOD11/MOD11 Two Check Digits, MOD11/MOD9 One Check Digit, MOD11 (Len<=10) One Check Digit, MOD11 (Len<=10) Two Check Digits, MOD11/MOD11 (Len>10) Two Check Digits, MOD11/MOD9 (Len>10)

  • Page 110: Plessey

    Enter Setup Plessey Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Plessey Enable/Disable Plessey ** Enable Plessey Disable Plessey Set Length Range for Plessey Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 111: Check Digit Verification

    Enter Setup Check Digit Verification Disable Do Not Transmit Check Digit After Verification Transmit Check Digit After Verification ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 112: Msi-Plessey

    Enter Setup MSI-Plessey Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of MSI-Plessey Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey ** Enable MSI-Plessey Disable MSI-Plessey Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 113: Transmit Check Digit

    Enter Setup Transmit Check Digit Transmit Check Digit Do Not Transmit Check Digit Check Digit Verification Disable One Check Digit, MOD10 Two Check Digits, MOD10/MOD10 Two Check Digits, MOD10/MOD11 ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 114: 2D Symbologies

    Enter Setup 2D Symbologies PDF 417 Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of PDF 417 Enable/Disable PDF 417 ** Enable PDF 417 Disable PDF 417 Set Length Range for PDF 417 Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 115: Pdf 417 Twin Code

    Enter Setup PDF 417 Twin Code PDF417 twin code is 2 PDF417 barcodes paralleled vertically or horizontally. They must both be either regular or inverse barcodes. They must have similar specifications and be placed closely together. There are 3 options for reading PDF417 twin codes: Single PDF417 Only: Read either PDF417 code.

  • Page 116: Qr Code

    Enter Setup QR Code Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of QR Code Enable/Disable QR Code ** Enable QR Code Disable QR Code Set Length Range for QR Code Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length Micro QR ** Enable Micro QR Disable Micro QR ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 117: Qr Twin Code

    Enter Setup QR Twin Code QR twin code is 2 QR barcodes paralleled vertically or horizontally. They must both be either regular or inverse barcodes. They must have similar specifications and be placed closely together. There are 3 options for reading QR twin codes: Single QR Only: Read either QR code.

  • Page 118: Data Matrix

    Enter Setup Data Matrix Restore Factory Defaults Restore the Factory Defaults of Data Matrix Enable/Disable Data Matrix ** Enable Data Matrix Disable Data Matrix Set Length Range for Data Matrix Set the Minimum Length Set the Maximum Length ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 119: Rectangular Barcode

    Enter Setup Rectangular Barcode ** Enable Rectangular Barcode Disable Rectangular Barcode Mirror Image ** Decode Mirror Images Do Not Decode Mirror Images ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 120: Data Matrix Twin Code

    Enter Setup Data Matrix Twin Code Data Matrix twin code is 2 Data Matrix barcodes paralleled vertically or horizontally. They must both be either regular or inverse barcodes. They must have similar specifications and be placed closely together. There are 3 options for reading Data Matrix twin codes: Single Data Matrix Only: Read either Data Matrix code.

  • Page 121: Chapter 8 Image Control

    Enter Setup Chapter 8 Image Control Image Flipping You may flip the image captured by the scanner to meet actual need by scanning the appropriate barcode on the next page. The following figures illustrate original image and three flipped images. Original Image Image Flipped Horizontally Image Flipped Vertically...

  • Page 122: Flip

    Enter Setup Flip ** Do Not Flip Flip Vertically Flip Horizontally Flip Horizontally and Vertically Flip Vertically Flip Vertically Do Not Flip Vertically Flip Horizontally Flip Horizontally Do Not Flip Horizontally ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 123: Chapter 9 Illumination & Aiming

    Enter Setup Chapter 9 Illumination & Aiming Illumination A couple of illumination options are provided to improve the lighting conditions during every image capture: Normal: Illumination LEDs are turned on during image capture. Always ON: Illumination LEDs turn dim when the scanner is in idle state; they grow brighter gradually when the scanner is triggered to scan.

  • Page 124: Aiming

    Enter Setup Aiming When scanning/capturing image, the engine projects an aiming pattern which allows positioning the target barcode within its field of view and thus makes decoding easier. Normal: The engine projects an aiming pattern only during barcode scanning/capture. Always ON: Aiming pattern is constantly ON after the engine is powered on. OFF: Aiming pattern is OFF all the time.

  • Page 125: Chapter 10 Data Formatter

    Enter Setup Chapter 10 Data Formatter Introduction You may use the Data Formatter to modify the scanner’s output. For example, you can use the Data Formatter to insert characters at certain points in barcode data or to suppress/ replace/ send certain characters in barcode data as it is scanned.

  • Page 126: Programming With Barcodes

    Enter Setup Programming with Barcodes The following explains how to program a data format by scanning the specific barcodes. Scanning any irrelevant barcode or failing to follow the setting procedure will result in programming failure. To find the alphanumeric barcodes needed to create a data format, see Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes. Step 1: Scan the Enter Setup barcode.
  • Page 127 Enter Setup Step 8: Enter formatter command Refer to the “Formatter Command Type 6” section in this chapter. Scan the alphanumeric barcodes that represent the command you need to edit data. For example, when a command is F141, you should scan F141.

  • Page 128: Programming With A Batch Command

    Enter Setup Programming with a Batch Command A data format can also be created by a batch command sent from the host device. Syntax: “nls0323000” + “=” + Double Quotation Mark (”) + Parameter Value + Double Quotation Mark (”) + “;” Parameter Value consists of the following elements: Data format: 0~3 (1 character).

  • Page 129: Enable Data Format

    Enter Setup Enable Data Format After enabling the Data Formatter, you may select a data format you want to use by scanning the appropriate barcode below. ** Format_0 Format_1 Format_2 Format_3 Change Data Format for a Single Scan You can switch between data formats for a single scan. The next barcode is scanned using the data format selected here, then reverts to the format you have selected above.

  • Page 130: Enable/Disable Data Formatter

    Enter Setup Enable/Disable Data Formatter When Data Formatter is disabled, the data format you have enabled becomes invalid. ** Disable Data Formatter You may wish to require the data to conform to a data format you have created. The following settings can be applied to your data format: Enable Data Formatter, Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix: Scanned data that meets your data format requirements is modified accordingly and gets outputted along with prefixes and suffixes (if prefix and...

  • Page 131: Non-Match Error Beep

    Enter Setup Enable Data Formatter, Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix Enable Data Formatter, Required, Drop Prefix/Suffix Enable Data Formatter, Not Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix Enable Data Formatter, Not Required, Drop Prefix/Suffix Non-Match Error Beep If Non-Match Error Beep is turned ON, the scanner generates an error beep when a barcode is encountered that does not match your required data format.

  • Page 132: Query Data Formats

    Enter Setup Query Data Formats You may scan the following barcode to get the information of data format(s) you have created. For instance, if you have added Format_0 as per the example in the “Programming with Barcodes” section in this chapter, then the query result will be Data Format 0:069990020010F141;. Query Data Formats ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 133: Formatter Command Type 6

    Enter Setup Formatter Command Type 6 When working with the Data Formatter, a virtual cursor is moved along your input data string. The following commands are used to both move this cursor to different positions, and to select, replace, and insert data into the final output.
  • Page 134 Enter Setup F3 Send all characters up to a particular character Syntax=F3ssxx (ss: The particular character’s hex value; xx: The insert character’s hex value) Include in the output message all characters from the input message, starting with the character at the current cursor position and continuing to, but not including, the particular character “ss,”...
  • Page 135 Enter Setup E9 and F4 Example: Send all but the last characters, followed by 2 tabs Send all characters except for the last 8 from the barcode above, followed by 2 tabs. Command string: E908F40902 E9 is the “Send all but the last characters” command 08 is the number of characters at the end to ignore F4 is the “Insert a character multiple times”...

  • Page 136: Move Commands

    Enter Setup B3 and B4 Example: Insert the symbology name and length Send the symbology name and length before the barcode data from the barcode above. Break up these insertions with spaces. End with a carriage return. Command string: B3F42001B4F42001F10D B3 is the “Insert symbology name”...
  • Page 137 Enter Setup F5 Example: Move the cursor forward and send the data Move the cursor forward 3 characters, then send the rest of the barcode data from the barcode above. End with a carriage return. Command string: F503F10D F5 is the “Move the cursor forward a number of characters” command 03 is the number of characters to move the cursor F1 is the “Send all characters”...

  • Page 138: Search Commands

    Enter Setup Search Commands F8 Search forward for a character Syntax＝F8xx (xx: The search character’s hex value) Search the input message forward for “xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving the cursor pointing to the “xx” character. F8 Example: Send barcode data that starts after a particular character Search for the letter “D”...
  • Page 139 Enter Setup B0 Search forward for a string Syntax=B0nnnnS (nnnn: The string length (up to 9999); S: The ASCII hex value of each character in the string) Search forward for “S” string from the current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “S” string. For example, B0000454657374 will search forward for the first occurrence of the 4-character string “Test.”...
  • Page 140 Enter Setup E6 Search forward for a non-matching character Syntax=E6xx (xx: The search character’s hex value) Search the input message forward for the first non-“xx” character from the current cursor position, leaving the cursor pointing to the non-“xx” character. E6 Example: Remove zeros at the beginning of barcode data This example shows a barcode that has been zero filled.

  • Page 141: Miscellaneous Commands

    Enter Setup Miscellaneous Commands FB Suppress characters Syntax＝FBnnxxyy..zz (nn: The numeric value (00-15) for the number of suppressed characters; xxyy..zz: The hex value of the characters to be suppressed) Suppress all occurrences of up to 15 different characters, starting at the current cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands.
  • Page 142 Enter Setup E4 Replace characters …zz Syntax＝E4nnxx (nn: The total count of the number of characters (characters to be replaced plus replacement characters; xx : The characters to be replaced, xx : The replacement characters, continuing through zz and zz Replace up to 15 characters in the output message, without moving the cursor.
  • Page 143 Enter Setup BA Replace a string with another Syntax＝BAnnNN nn: The count of replacements to be made, if nn=00 or nn>=the number of occurrences of a string to be replaced, then replace all occurrences of that string. : The length of the string to be replaced, NN >0.
  • Page 144 Enter Setup 32 is the hex value for 2 (character in the string to be replaced) 33 is the hex value for 3 (character in the string to be replaced) 03 is the length of the replacement string 41 is the hex value for A (character in the replacement string) 42 is the hex value for B (character in the replacement string) 43 is the hex value for C (character in the replacement string) F1 is the “Send all characters”...
  • Page 145 Enter Setup EF Insert a delay Syntax＝EFnnnn (nnnn: The delay in 5ms increments, up to 9999) Inserts a delay of up to 49,995 milliseconds (in multiples of 5), starting from the current cursor position. This command can only be used with USB HID-KBW. EF Example: Insert a delay of 1s in between the 5 and 6 character...

  • Page 146: Chapter 11 Batch Programming

    Enter Setup Chapter 11 Batch Programming Introduction Batch programming enables users to integrate a batch of commands into a single batch barcode. Listed below are batch programming rules: 1. Command format: Command + “=” + Parameter Value. 2. Each command is terminated by a semicolon (;). Note that there is no space between a command and its terminator semicolon.

  • Page 147: Create A Batch Command

    Enter Setup Create a Batch Command A batch command may contain a number of individual commands each of which is terminated by a semicolon (;). Command Structure: Command (+ “=” + Parameter Value) 4 command syntaxes are described as below: 1.

  • Page 148: Create A Batch Barcode

    Enter Setup Create a Batch Barcode Batch barcodes can be produced in the format of PDF417, QR Code or Data Matrix. Example: Create a batch barcode for Illumination Always On, Sense Mode, Decode Session Timeout = 2s: 1. Input the following commands: 0200010;0302010;0313000=2000;...

  • Page 149: Use Batch Barcode

    Enter Setup Use Batch Barcode To put a batch barcode into use, scan the following barcodes. (Use the example above.) Enter Setup Enable Batch Barcode Batch Barcode Exit Setup ** Exit Setup...

  • Page 150: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Problem: Some barcodes cannot be read. Solution: 1. Find out the barcode type and verify that the barcode type is enabled. If the barcode parameters include check digit verification, select the Disable option. 2. If you do not know the barcode type, enable all symbologies. 3.
  • Page 151 Problem: Illumination and aiming beams are OFF. Solution: 1. Verify that the scanner is properly powered up. 2. Send “?” to the scanner. If the scanner returns a reply of “!”, then send programming commands to turn on illumination and aimer. Problem: Carriage Return/Line Feed settings.

  • Page 152: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table Parameter Factory Default Remark Programming Barcode Barcode Programming Disabled Programming Barcode Data Do not send Communication Settings Baud Rate 9600 Parity Check None RS-232 Data Bits Stop Bits Hardware Flow Control No flow control Polling Rate USB Country Keyboard Type U.S.
  • Page 153 Parameter Factory Default Remark Applicable to Sense mode, Decode Session Timeout 3,000ms and Continuous mode. 100~3,600,000ms Applicable to Sense mode Timeout between Decodes 1000ms and Continuous mode. Sense Mode 0~65,535ms Disabled Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) 1,500ms 0~65,535ms Threshold Value of Illumination 1~20 Change Applicable to Sense mode...
  • Page 154 Parameter Factory Default Remark Prefix & Suffix Prefix Sequence Custom Prefix+Code ID+AIM ID Disabled Custom Prefix None AIM ID Prefix Disabled Code ID Prefix Disabled Disabled Custom Suffix None Enabled Terminating Character Suffix 0x0D Carriage Return Image Control Image Flipping Do not flip Illumination Illumination...
  • Page 155 Parameter Factory Default Remark Symbologies Video Reverse Disabled Applicable to all symbologies. Code 128 Code 128 Enabled Maximum Length Minimum Length GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) GS1-128 Enabled Maximum Length Minimum Length AIM-128 AIM-128 Enabled Maximum Length Minimum Length EAN-8 EAN-8 Enabled Check Digit Transmit 2-Digit Add-On Code Disabled...
  • Page 156 Parameter Factory Default Remark Do Not Require EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code Required Add-On Code Do Not Require EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code Required Add-On Code Do Not Require EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code Required Add-On Code Do Not Require EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code Required Add-On Code...
  • Page 157 Parameter Factory Default Remark Disabled 2-Digit Add-On Code Disabled 5-Digit Add-On Code Not required Add-On Code Transmit System Character Do not transmit Country Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled Interleaved 2 of 5 Disabled Check Digit Verification Do not transmit Check Digit Maximum Length Minimum Length...
  • Page 158 Parameter Factory Default Remark Maximum Length Minimum Length Standard 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Enabled Check Digit Verification Disabled Check Digit Do not transmit Maximum Length Minimum Length Code 39 Code 39 Enabled Check Digit Verification Disabled Check Digit Do not transmit Start/Stop Character Do not...
  • Page 159 Parameter Factory Default Remark Check Digit Do not transmit Maximum Length Minimum Length GS1 Databar GS1 Databar Enabled Application Identifier “01” Transmit Code 11 Code 11 Enabled Check Digit Verification One check digit, MOD11 Check Digit Do not transmit Maximum Length Minimum Length Plessey Plessey...
  • Page 160 Parameter Factory Default Remark MSI-Plessey Enabled MSI-Plessey One check digit, Check Digit Verification MOD10 Check Digit Do not transmit Maximum Length Minimum Length PDF 417 Enabled PDF 417 2710 Maximum Length Minimum Length Read single PDF417 PDF 417 Twin Code only Default Character Character Encoding...

  • Page 161: Appendix 2: Aim Id Table

    Appendix 2: AIM ID Table Symbology AIM ID Remark Standard EAN-13 EAN-13 EAN-13 + 2/5-Digit Add-On Code Standard EAN-8 ]E4…]E1… EAN-8 EAN-8 + 2-Digit Add-On Code ]E4…]E2… EAN-8 + 5-Digit Add-On Code Standard UPC-E UPC-E UPC-E + 2/5-Digit Add-On Code Standard UPC-A UPC-A UPC-A + 2/5-Digit Add-On Code...
  • Page 162 Symbology AIM ID Remark Code 93 Standard Code 93 One check digit, MOD11; transmit check digit Two check digits, MOD11/MOD11; transmit check digit Code 11 Do not transmit check digit after verification No check digit verification GS1-DataBar (RSS) Standard GS1-DataBar Plessey Standard Plessey One check digit, MOD10;...

  • Page 163: Appendix 3: Code Id Table

    Appendix 3: Code ID Table Symbology Code ID Code 128 GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) AIM-128 EAN-8 EAN-13 ISSN ISBN UPC-E UPC-A Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF-6 ITF-14 Matrix 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Code 39 Codabar Code 93 Code 11 Plessey...

  • Page 164: Appendix 4: Ascii Table

    Appendix 4: ASCII Table Char (Null char.) (Start of Header) (Start of Text) (End of Text) (End of Transmission) (Enquiry) (Acknowledgment) (Bell) (Backspace) (Horizontal Tab) (Line Feed) (Vertical Tab) (Form Feed) (Carriage Return) (Shift Out) (Shift In) (Data Link Escape) (XON) (Device Control 1) (Device Control 2) (XOFF) (Device Control 3)
  • Page 165 Char (Request to Send) (Unit Separator) (Space) (Exclamation Mark) " (Double Quote) (Number Sign) (Dollar Sign) (Percent) & (Ampersand) (Single Quote) (Left / Opening Parenthesis) (Right / Closing Parenthesis) (Asterisk) (Plus) (Comma) (Minus / Dash) (Dot) (Forward Slash) (Colon) (Semi-colon) <...
  • Page 166 Char > (Greater Than) (Question Mark) (AT Symbol) (Left / Opening Bracket) (Back Slash) (Right / Closing Bracket)
  • Page 167 Char (Caret / Circumflex) (Underscore) (Grave Accent) (Left/ Opening Brace) (Vertical Bar) (Right/Closing Brace) (Tilde) (Delete)

  • Page 168: Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples

    Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples The following examples show you how to program parameters by scanning programming barcodes. a. Program the Decode Session Timeout Example: Set the decode session timeout to 1500ms Scan the Enter Setup barcode. Scan the Decode Session Timeout barcode. (See the “Decode Session Timeout” section in Chapter 3) Scan the numeric barcodes “1”, “5”, “0”...

  • Page 169: Program The Timeout Between Decodes

    d. Program the Timeout between Decodes Example: Set the timeout between decodes to 500ms Scan the Enter Setup barcode. Scan the Timeout between Decodes barcode from the “Timeout between Decodes” section in Chapter 3. Scan the numeric barcodes “5”,“0” and “0” from Appendix 6. Scan the Save barcode from Appendix 7.

  • Page 170: Program The Terminating Character Suffix

    g. Program the Terminating Character Suffix Example: Set the terminating character suffix to 0x0D Scan the Enter Setup barcode. Scan the Set Terminating Character Suffix barcode from the “Set Terminating Character Suffix” section in Chapter 6. Scan the numeric barcodes “0” and “D” from Appendix 6. Scan the Save barcode from Appendix 7.

  • Page 171: Program The Code Page

    j. Program the Code Page Example: Set the code page to Windows 1251 (Cyrillic) Scan the Enter Setup barcode. Scan the Set the Code Page barcode from the “Code Page” section in Chapter 2. Scan the numeric barcode “1” from Appendix 6. Scan the Save barcode from Appendix 7.

  • Page 172: Program The Custom Inter-Keystroke Delay

    l. Program the Custom Inter-keystroke Delay Example: Set the inter-keystroke delay to 5ms Scan the Enter Setup barcode. Scan the Custom Delay barcode from the “Inter-Keystroke Delay” section in Chapter 2. Scan the numeric barcodes “0” and “5” from Appendix 6. Scan the Exit Setup barcode.

  • Page 173: Program The Scanner To Get Proper Output For Russian Encoded With Utf-8

    n. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with UTF-8 Scan the Enter Setup barcode. Scan the Set the Code Page barcode from the “Code Page” section in Chapter 2. Scan the numeric barcode “1” from Appendix 6. Scan the Save barcode from Appendix 7.

  • Page 174: Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes

    Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes...

  • Page 176: Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes

    Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes After reading numeric barcode(s), you need to scan the Save barcode to save the data. If you scan the wrong digit(s), you can either scan the Cancel barcode and then start the configuration all over again, or scan the Delete the Last Digit barcode and then the correct digit, or scan the Delete All Digits barcode and then the digits you want.

  • Page 177: Appendix 8: Ascii Function Key Mapping Table

    Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table ASCII Value No Function Key ASCII Function Function Key Mapping (HEX) Mapping (Null char.) Null Ctrl+2 Keypad Enter Ctrl+A (Start of Header) Caps Lock Ctrl+B (Start of Text) (End of Text) Null Ctrl+C Null Ctrl+D (End of Transmission)
  • Page 178 ASCII Function Key Mapping Table (Continued) The function key mappings of the last five characters in the previous table differ from one keyboard layout to another. Country/ Function Key Mapping Keyboard Layout United States Ctrl+[ Ctrl+\ Ctrl+] Ctrl+6 Ctrl+- Belgium Ctrl+[ Ctrl+<...

  • Page 179: Appendix 9: Code Pages List

    Appendix 9: Code Pages List Numeric Barcode Needed Code Page Windows 1252 (Latin I) Windows 1251 (Cyrillic)

  • Page 180: Appendix 10: Symbology Id Number

    Appendix 10: Symbology ID Number Symbology ID Number Code 128 UCC/EAN128 EAN-8 EAN-13 UPC-E UPC-A Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF-14 ITF-6 Matrix 2 of 5 Code 39 Codabar Code 93 AIM-128 ISSN ISBN Industrial 25 Standard 25 Plessey Code11 MSI-Plessey GS1 Databar PDF417 QR Code...
  • Page 181 Headquarters Fujian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. 3F, Building A, No.1, Rujiang West Rd., Mawei, Fuzhou, Fujian, China 350015 TEL: +86 - (0) 591-83978605 FAX: +86 - (0) 591-83979216 E-mail: marketing@nlscan.com WEB：www.nlscan.com Newland Europe BV Rolweg 25, 4104 AV Culemborg, The Netherlands...

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