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LT5X50H TriCoder
Portable Data Collector
Worth Data
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A Battery-Operated
Portable Data
Collection Bar Code
Scanner with Voice
Messages for Windows
PC's or Mac
TriCoder Models:
LT5150H & LT5250H
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  • Page 1 LT5X50H TriCoder Portable Data Collector Worth Data ® A Battery-Operated Portable Data Collection Bar Code Scanner with Voice Messages for Windows PC’s or Mac TriCoder Models: LT5150H & LT5250H Owner’s Manual www.worthdata.com...
  • Page 2 For warranty question or support contact Worth Data at 831-458-9938. Worth Data, Inc. ● 623 Swift Street, Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ● 831-458-9938 ● 800-345-4220 www.worthdata.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: How to Use this Manual ................................. 6 Chapter 2: TriCoder QuickStart ................................7 Program #0 QuickStart ..................................7 Getting into Data Collection Mode ..............................7 Collecting Data ....................................8 Uploading Data ....................................8 Program #1 QuickStart ..................................9 Collecting Data ....................................
  • Page 4 Chapter 10: Creating a Custom Program .............................. 63 Program Statements ..................................63 Program Name ....................................64 Programming ..................................... 65 Parts of the TriCoder programming screen ............................65 Finishing and checking your program ............................. 79 Reviewing and Modifying programs ..............................80 Chapter 11: Creating TriCoder Programs on your Windows PC ......................
  • Page 5 Code 39 Advanced Features and Functions ........................... 111 Special key sequences for USB ..............................114 Appendix F: Code 128 Specifications ..............................116 Appendix G: Interleaved 2 of 5 Code ..............................117 Appendix H: UPC Specifications ................................. 118 ISBN Specifications ..................................118 The UPC/EAN checksum character ...............................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: How To Use This Manual

    Chapters 11-13 of the manual describe Voice Messaging, Transmitting and Receiving programs, and uploading Lookup Tables. TROUBLESHOOTING section provides reference for error messages, solving problems and details on how to reach Worth Data. APPENDIXES offers bar code specifications and other useful information.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Tricoder Quickstart

    Chapter 2: TriCoder QuickStart As powerful as the TriCoder is, its basic operation is quite simple. Many people can use Program #0 or Program #1 to satisfy their data collection needs. This Chapter helps you get started quickly using Program #0 or Program #1. It also will refer you to the correct place if you want to customize or expand on Program #1.

  • Page 8: Collecting Data

    Press on the TriCoder keypad to select the Default Program #0. PROGRAM NAMES DEFAULT PROGRAM ---------- 0 SAMPLE PROGRAM ------------ 1 ENTER DATA --------------------- 2 SAMPLE PROG. X -------------- 3 SELECT PROGRAM # 0-3: _ Collecting Data Step The second step involves collecting data in the TriCoder. This is a good time to practice scanning – it is really easy with the built-in scan engines –...

  • Page 9: Program #1 Quickstart

    Program #1 QuickStart Program #1 – SAMPLE PROGRAM - prompts the operator for "Item" and then "Quantity". What makes this program different from Program #0 (other than the additional "Quantity" prompt) is that Program #1 is editable. It can be Step customized to allow for additional prompts, voice messaging and file formatting.

  • Page 10: Reviewing And Editing Data

    You can check to see how many times you have scanned an item number by pressing the following keys while at the ENTER ITEM prompt: Press SHIFT Remember, the only thing SHIFT F1 T can do is simply tell you how many times you have entered data for a particular prompt.

  • Page 11: Uploading Data

    If you know what data you are looking for (or want to look for all data that has certain characters) you can use the SEARCH key. After pressing the SEARCH key, the TriCoder displays the SEARCH PATTERN prompt. Enter the data you want to search for (ie.
  • Page 12 Program #1 is extremely versatile. Use it if you can, making modifications to fit your application. If you require a customized program, these are just a few of the options and features offered by custom programming: • Additional user prompts for other types of data •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Uploading By Winusb (Default Mode)

    Chapter 3: Uploading by WinUSB (Default Mode) By default, the TriCoder is set to WinUSB for the USB upload interface – This is what we call Host Controlled USB and is the recommended operating mode for the TriCoder on Intel or AMD x86 PC’s running Windows. You will need to use the Hardware Utilities 3.0 software.
  • Page 14 Click the Install button to install the software. The program will then install on your system. During the installation, you will see also see a dialog for installing the USB drivers. You will not see this message if you have already installed the latest drivers.
  • Page 15 For USB connection problems see Appendix D: Resolving WinUSB connection problems.
  • Page 16 Make sure your TriCoder is connected and turned on and at the opening screen, then run the Hardware Utilities program by clicking on the Worth Data Hardware folder and the Hardware Utilities icon in your Windows Start Menu. If you are connected to the USB port, the Hardware Utilities will detect the USB and no other configuration parameters are required.
  • Page 17 To Save the Data file from the TriCoder to your computer you can click the Left arrow or you can alt click on your mouse to bring up the “Upload As” dialog box. Type in the name of the file you want to save, or use the default name as shown and click save. That's it! You don't have to do anything on the TriCoder! For alternative upload options and the more advanced features available in the Hardware Utilities please refer to the other chapters in this manual for more detailed information.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Uploading Into Excel Using Kwikcount/Ex

    Chapter 4: Uploading into Excel using KwikCount/EX Uploading into Excel® If you are planning to upload your data into an Excel worksheet, you should consider using our KwikCount/EX™ program. KwikCount/EX is an Excel add-in that makes updating worksheets faster and easier. If you are trying to update several columns of data, need accumulation or subtraction functions, or are using the TriCoder for physical inventory, you should definitely look into using KwikCount/EX.
  • Page 19 Once you have downloaded, and installed the program, you will need to enable the Add-in. This is done in the Excel Options screen – you will need to select Add-ins on the Left Column, and then at the Manage drop down field at the bottom select the COM Add-ins. This will bring up the “COM Add-ins”...
  • Page 20 Once you have the add-in active you will need to turn it on in Excel. First click on Add-ins in the Menu, then click on the “KwikCOUNTEX” above the Worth Data as shown below: This will bring up the Add-in on the right of your spread sheet (as shown to the right).

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Uploading By Usb Hid Keyboard - Windows Or Macos Users

    Chapter 5: Uploading by USB HID Keyboard – Windows or macOS users Uploading in USB HID Keyboard Mode DATA UPLOAD using the USB HID mode is used to extract the data collected while you were in DATA COLLECTION mode and upload the data as a USB HID Keyboard. In this mode the data will appear wherever your cursor is placed and active. You can use the HID Keyboard mode on a PC running Windows or macOS.
  • Page 22 If you want to change the I/O Settings you need to do that in the Setup Mode - from the Main Menu Option 5. You then select I/O SETTINGS - #2 TRICODER SETUP BAR CODE OPTIONS ---------------- 1 I/O SETTINGS -------------------------- 2 DATE &...

  • Page 23: Usb Keyboard Upload - Macos Users

    The second option is the USB HID SPEED. This setting by default is set to FAST and offers our fastest upload that will work with most modern PC’s including any computer that runs Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP. The other option is to set it to SLOW for slower Windows machines that run older Windows versions.
  • Page 24 I/O SETTINGS HOST ------------- HID KEYBOARD TERMINATOR CHARACTER SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD --- USB ENUMERATION DELAY: USB HID SPEED -------------- FAST USB HID ALT OUTPUT -- DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _ By default, the Terminator Character in the TriCoder is set to CR, which means the TriCoder will insert a Carriage Return (like pressing the ENTER key on your keyboard) after each record of data it uploads.

  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Uploading Other File Formats

    Chapter 6: Uploading Other File Formats Upload File Formats If you are ready to upload data, we assume you have established correct communication between your TriCoder and host and have collected some sample data, preferably using the Default Program #0 or Sample Program #1 Tutorials. By default, the TriCoder uploads using a Carriage Return Separated format.

  • Page 26: Flat File Formats

    Choose 2 to cycle through the TERMINATOR CHAR options CR Is the default – The options are: CR – TAB – NONE – CR/LF Press 0 for DONE/EXIT When you have selected NONE Press 0 to exit TRICODER SETUP The Terminator Character follows each piece of data in Non Portable Mode also. If you change it to NONE and still need a CR while in Non Portable mode, program the POSTAMBLE setup parameter (in OTHER SETTINGS) to be a CR (carriage return).

  • Page 27: Operator Name

    Lets say that the data for the first field in every record must be the operators initials (3 characters). The second field in each record must be an item number and the third field is a quantity. It doesn’t make sense to require the operator to enter their initials every time they scan an item number and enter a quantity.

  • Page 28: Chapter 7: Non-Portable Mode

    Chapter 7: Non-Portable Mode NON-PORTABLE mode allows the user to transmit data directly from the TriCoder to the host computer immediately without saving the data in the TriCoder memory. Once data is entered via scanning a bar code or using the keypad, it is transmitted immediately by the TriCoder to the host.
  • Page 29 Data uploads through the USB keyboard will be slower than WinUSB, but on compatible Windows x86 Intel or AMD PC’s you will still be able to use the WinUSB for program uploads/downloads, firmware upgrades, voice updates, cloning, and table downloads; however the first time you attempt a WinUSB operation, you will be required to install the WinUSB driver for the Host Controlled support.

  • Page 30: Chapter 8: Tricoder Setup

    Chapter 8: TriCoder Setup All of the Setup Parameters are changed via the TriCoder keypad using the Setup Mode. You can also send your setup from the Hardware Utilities 3.0 via USB using the WinUSB Host Controlled USB mode, or by a Clone file, also sent from the Hardware Utilities 3.0.

  • Page 31: Using The Hardware Utilities To Change Setup Parameters

    Using the Hardware Utilities to change Setup Parameters If you are using the WinUSB interface, you can use the Hardware Utilities 3.0 program to change your setup parameters. To use the Hardware Utilities, you must make sure your TriCoder is turned on, plugged into the computer with a C26 Type C USB cable, and it is set for WinUSB interface.

  • Page 32: Tricoder Setup Parameters

    TriCoder Setup Parameters All parameters are set by the TriCoder keypad by going into SETUP (Option 5) from the Main Menu or opening screen. When you enter the Setup Mode you will see the TriCoder Setup screen with various options to change. Choose the option you would like to change by keying in the number that corresponds to the Setup parameters you would like to change, in that mode the Default settings are shown in bold print.

  • Page 33: Bar Code Setup

    Bar Code Setup On the LT5150H you will see the Bar Code Setup screen below - Key in the number that corresponds to the setup parameters you would like to change. BAR CODE SETUP CODE 3 OF 9 ------------------------- 1 UPC-A EAN 13 ------------------------ 2 UPC-E EAN 8 ------------------------- 3 CODE 128 ------------------------------- 4...
  • Page 34 UPC-A/EAN-13 UPC-A/EAN-13 OPTIONS UPC/EAN ALL -------------- ON/OFF UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENT ON/OFF UPC-A NSC ----------------- ON/OFF UPC-A CHECK ------------- ON/OFF EAN-13 1 ST 2 DIGITS - ON/OFF EAN-13 CHECK ------------ ON/OFF ISBN EAN-13 MODE ----- ON/OFF UPC-A AS EAN-13-------- ON/OFF DONE/EXIT ----------------------- CHANGE SETTING #: _ Use setting 2 to enable reading of the 2 and 5 digit UPC/EAN supplements commonly found on magazines and paperback books as well as the Extended Coupon Codes.
  • Page 35 2 of 5 Code 2 OF 5 CODE OPTIONS INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 ------- ON/OFF CHECK DIGIT ------------------- ON/OFF TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT ON/OFF STANDARD 2 OF 5 ------------ ON/OFF 2 OF 5 CHECK DIGIT LENGTH -- 06 2 DIGITS FROM 00-98 DEFAULT IS 06 TEST MODE ONLY 00 DONE/EXIT --------------------------------...
  • Page 36 Code 93 / Code 11 CODE 93/CODE 11 CODE 93 --------------------------- ON/OFF CODE 93 FULL ASCII ---------- ON/OFF CODE 11 --------------------------- ON/OFF CODE 11 CHECK TRAN ------ 0/1/2 DONE/EXIT -------------------------------- CHANGE SETTING #: _ Code 93 is similar in character set to Code 39. See Appendix K: Code 93 for more information.

  • Page 37: 2D Bar Code Setup

    2D BAR CODE SETUP On the LT5250H with the integrated 2D Scanner you will see the screen below first: BAR CODE SETUP 1D BAR CODE SETUP ------------- 1 2D BAR CODE SETUP ------------- 2 DONE/EXIT ----------------------------- 0 PLEASE SELECT #: _ 1D Bar Code Setup 1D BAR CODE SETUP CODE 3 OF 9 ------------------------- 1...
  • Page 38 UPC-A/EAN-13 UPC-A/EAN-13 OPTIONS UPC/EAN ALL -------------- ON/OFF UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENT ON/OFF UPC-A NSC ----------------- ON/OFF UPC-A CHECK ------------- ON/OFF EAN-13 1 ST 2 DIGITS - ON/OFF EAN-13 CHECK ------------ ON/OFF ISBN EAN-13 MODE ----- ON/OFF UPC-A AS EAN-13-------- ON/OFF DONE/EXIT ----------------------- CHANGE SETTING #: _ Use setting 2 to enable reading of the 2 and 5 digit UPC/EAN supplements commonly found on magazines and paperback books as well as the Extended Coupon Codes.
  • Page 39 2 of 5 Code 2 OF 5 CODE OPTIONS INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 ------- ON/OFF CHECK DIGIT ------------------- ON/OFF TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT ON/OFF STANDARD 2 OF 5 ------------ ON/OFF 2 OF 5 CHECK DIGIT LENGTH -- 06 2 DIGITS FROM 00-98 DEFAULT IS 06 TEST MODE ONLY 00 DONE/EXIT --------------------------------...

  • Page 40: Intelligent Mail

    Code 93 / Code 11 CODE 93/CODE 11 CODE 93 --------------------------- ON/OFF CODE 93 FULL ASCII ---------- ON/OFF CODE 11 --------------------------- ON/OFF CODE 11 CHECK TRAN ------ 0/1/2 DONE/EXIT -------------------------------- CHANGE SETTING #: _ Code 93 is similar in character set to Code 39. See Appendix K: Code 93 for more information.
  • Page 41 2D Bar Code Setup 2D BAR CODE SETUP PDF17 ---------------------- ON/OFF 1 Micro PDF 417 ------------ ON/OFF 2 Codablock F --------------- ON/OFF Data Matrix ECC -140 ON/OFF Data Matrix ECC -200 ON/OFF 5 Aztec Code ---------------- ON/OFF 6 Aztex Runes -------------- ON/OFF QR Code ------------------- ON/OFF 8 Micro QR ------------------- ON/OFF 9...

  • Page 42: I/O Settings

    I/O SETTINGS HOST (Computer Interface) The TriCoder is shipped with the HOST Computer Interface set to WinUSB as the default. I/O SETTINGS HOST ------------- HID KEYBOARD TERMINATOR CHARACTER SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD --- USB ENUMERATION DELAY: USB HID SPEED -------------- FAST USB HID ALT OUTPUT -- DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _...
  • Page 43 Win USB If you are using Windows on a x86 Intel or AMD PC, and you wish to use the Hardware Utilities 3.0 software to upload data via USB, choose WinUSB for the HOST interface. You will also be able to do program uploads/downloads, firmware upgrades, voice uploads, and table downloads.

  • Page 44: Terminator Character

    Terminator Character I/O SETTINGS HOST ------------- HID KEYBOARD TERMINATOR CHARACTER SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD --- USB ENUMERATION DELAY: USB HID SPEED -------------- FAST USB HID ALT OUTPUT -- DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _ The Terminator Character is the character sent at the end of each data entry in NON PORTABLE mode and at the end of each field when uploading after data collection (Portable use).
  • Page 45 USB HID SPEED I/O SETTINGS HOST ------------- HID KEYBOARD TERMINATOR CHARACTER SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD --- USB ENUMERATION DELAY: USB HID SPEED -------------- FAST USB HID ALT OUTPUT -- DONE/EXIT ------------------------------ 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _ The USB HID SPEED setting by default is set to FAST and offers our fastest upload The FAST setting will work with most modern PC’s including most computers that run Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP.

  • Page 46: Speaker Options

    SPEAKER OPTIONS SPEAKER OPTIONS BEEP VOLUME ----------------------------- 0-9 1 BEEP TONE ------------------------ 1/2/3/4/5 2 VOICE VOLUME ----- HIGH/MED/LOW/OFF 3 KEYPAD TONE ---------------------- ON/OFF 4 KEY AFTER ERROR -------------- ON/OFF 5 DONE/EXIT --------------------------------------- CHANGE SETTING #: _ Beep Volume Press the #1 key on the TriCoder to cycle through the Beep Volume settings. Options are 0-9 with 0 being OFF and 9 Being High - 5 for Medium is the Default volume.

  • Page 47: Laser Options

    Laser Options LASER OPTIONS DOUBLE DECODE ----------------- ON/OFF 4.5 SECOND LASER BEAM ----- ON/OFF AIMING DOT DURATION ---------------- FILTER MODE ------------------------- 0/1/2/3 DONE/EXIT --------------------------------------- CHANGE SETTING #: _ Double Decode Press the #1 key on the TriCoder keypad to turn ON or OFF Double Decode. You can increase the strength of the decoder by enabling Double Decode.

  • Page 48: Date & Time Settings

    Date & Time Settings DATE & TIME SETTINGS TIME --------------------------- 0907 DATE -------------------------- 040314 DATE FORMAT -------- USA/EURO YEAR OUTPUT --------- - DIGIT 4 SHUT DOWN TIME ----- DATE/TIME FORMAT – SHORT DONE/EXIT ---------------------------- 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _ Time Press the #1 key on the TriCoder keypad to change the Time.

  • Page 49: Lcd Options

    LCD Options LCD OPTIONS MASTER BACKGD, COLOR --- PROMPT BACKGD, COLOR --- PROMPT TEXT COLOR --------- DATA BACKGD, COLOR -------- DATA TEXT COLOR -------------- BRIGHTNESS --- LOW/MED/HIGH 6 BRIGHTNESS TIMEOUT -------- FULL SCREEN SCROLL NO/YES 8 DONE/EXIT ----------------------------- 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _ Master Background Color Keying 1 allows you to change the Master Background Color of the TriCoder LCD –...

  • Page 50: Other Settings

    Other Settings OTHER SETTINGS PREAMBLE ------------------------- POSTAMBLE ------------------------ CHARACTERS ----------------------- EOF STRING ------------------------- DONE/EXIT ----------------------------- 0 CHANGE SETTING #: _ Preamble and Postamble The Preamble and Postamble apply to data entered in NON-PORTABLE MODE only. Upload Prefixes are used in programs for portable data collection.
  • Page 51 Using the Bar Code ID feature and the Preamble or Postamble, you can trim data selectively, trimming characters only on the bar code type specified. To use selective trimming, enter: where b is the Bar Code ID character (see the DataBar/RSS-14/Other Bar Codes Setup parameter) and x is the number of characters to trim from the front of the data.

  • Page 52: System Tools

    Charging from USB The TriCoder by default will only charge the batteries when the Worth Data F17 power supply is attached to one of the Type C USB Ports on the bottom of the TriCoder (you can use either port). However, you may want to charge via a C26 USB Cable when you are connected to a PC, or if you don’t need the fast re-charging of the dedicated Power Supply, or you only have access to a USB port.
  • Page 53 Fixed Program The TriCoder can be set by this parameter to only work with one Program for security. By default, this is set to OFF, but you can set it to restrict the user to programs 0, 1, 2, or 3. When in this mode you can exit back to the Main Menu and bypass the Fixed Program by pressing Table Allowed The TriCoder can have the memory allocated by this parameter to allow a Table for data lookup and reference, or if you select NO to...

  • Page 54: Chapter 9: Using The Hardware Utilities 3.0

    Chapter 9: Using the Hardware Utilities 3.0 The Hardware Utilities 3.0 for Windows program is a versatile application that gives you the ability to: • Test communication (WinUSB) • Upload data from TriCoder to computer • Download Programs, Voice, and Tables from the computer to the TriCoder •...
  • Page 55 Click the Install button to install the software. The program will then install on your system. During the installation, you will see also see a dialog for installing the USB drivers. You will not see this message if you have already installed the latest drivers.

  • Page 56: Running The Hardware Utilities 3.0 Program

    Running the Hardware Utilities 3.0 program The first time you start the Hardware Utilities, you will need to select the TriCoder tab from the Left menu. You will only have to change this setting the first time you run the program or if you select another hardware type from the Left menu. If you are physically connecting the TriCoder to the USB port for the very first time, see Chapter 3: WinUSB Upload for details on...
  • Page 57 If you are connected via USB, you should see TriCoder HCVxxxx in the Far RIGHT Pane as shown below. If you do not have your TriCoder turned on and cabled up correctly, or the USB driver is installed incorrectly, you will see this error message: USB TriCoder Not Found You can turn your TriCoder on with the C26 Type C USB Cable connected to your computer and after a short delay it will show up on the right panel after it enumerates and registers on your PC.

  • Page 58: Using The Table Editor

    Using the Table Editor The Table Editor allows you to: Load and edit existing tables that are on your computer and download them into your TriCoder and Create new tables and download them to your TriCoder Once you have the table open in the Table Editor, you can change any of the parameters and fields and then download the table back into your TriCoder.

  • Page 59: Uploading From Tricoder To Your Computer

    Uploading from TriCoder to your Computer You can upload programs, data, voice and cloned setup information to your computer from your TriCoder via a USB port. Data Files Make sure you are connected with a C26 Type C USB cable and your TriCoder is on. Start the Hardware Utilities 3.0 program from your Windows Start Menu Click the TriCoder Manager Tab In the Right Panel, you will see what is currently in your TriCoder.

  • Page 60: Program Files

    Program Files Again, make sure you are connected with a C26 Type C USB cable and that your TriCoder is on opening screen. Start Hardware Utilities if it isn't already running. Click the TriCoder Manager tab on the Left Pane Highlight the program name you want to upload in the right panel Choose the directory or folder you want to upload your file to in the right panel Click on the arrow between the panels or alt click and select Save As.

  • Page 61: Downloading From The Computer To Your Tricoder

    Downloading from the computer to your TriCoder You can download saved files on your computer back into your TriCoder using the TriCoder Manager in the Hardware Utilities in WinUSB mode. The files must be valid TriCoder programs, tables or clone files. TriCoder programs can be created on your computer using the Virtual TriCoder or created on the TriCoder itself.
  • Page 62 Table Downloads Again, make sure you are connected to the USB cable and that your TriCoder is turned on. Start the Hardware Utilities if it isn't already running. Your TriCoder program must already be configured to look up data in a table file. Click the TriCoder Manager tab.

  • Page 63: Chapter 10: Creating A Custom Program

    Chapter 10: Creating a Custom Program You can create a program in the TriCoder to prompt the operator for anything. You can tell the operator what to do next, notify them of errors, date and time stamp the data or review and edit previous data. The TriCoder has room for 4 programs; program #0 is fixed and cannot be changed or deleted, program #1 is editable and prompts for item and quantity, program #2 is based on Program #0 but with some editing allowed and #3 is not pre-set and can be programmed by the user as desired.

  • Page 64: Program Name

    Program Name Press the number of the program you wish to create or edit; 1, 2, or 3. For this example we will key in 1. The TriCoder then displays: PROGRAM #1 PROGRAM #1 NAME ---------------- 1 SAMPLE PROGRAM EDIT PROGRAM #1 ----------------- 2 DONE/EXIT ----------------------------- 0 PLEASE SELECT OPTION: _ By pressing key 1 on the TriCoder keypad you can change the program name, in this case it is named SAMPLE PROGRAM.

  • Page 65: Programming

    Programming To edit Program #1 press the 2 key. This will enter you into the editing section and show you programming prompts and allow you to edit each section of the prompt on one screen. The text below is an example of what you see on the TriCoder screen when creating a program.
  • Page 66 Entry Type The first line on the program screen is the ENTRY TYPE prompt. This prompt determines what type of data is entered for this statement. This is the most important prompt as it determines exactly what happens at this step in the program. <...
  • Page 67 Go to statement 02 if anything else is keyed/scanned The STMT TO BRANCH field would look like this: ENTRY TYPE --------------------------- PROMPT TEXT: TRANSACTION? STATEMENT TO BRANCH R18534*02_ Question A question statement creates a program prompt that the user answers YES or NO to. Data is not stored to memory for this type of statement;...

  • Page 68: Time Stamp

    Time Stamp The Time Stamp statement type records only the time information to memory in the HHMM format. Just as with the Date and Time Stamp statement, using DIS in the DATA ID field will display the time information on the TriCoder screen when the statement is executed.
  • Page 69 Also, in order to either scan an item or enter a quantity at this statement, you must change the “Input Type” statement to be blank instead of K or W. This is especially important if you are creating your own program, or editing the default Program #1. If you are using the “selective bar code trimming”...
  • Page 70 Arithmetic The TriCoder has the ability to act as a simple calculator, performing addition, subtraction and multiplication (no division). The "A" statement allows the user to input data (numeric only), press +(add), -(subtract) or *(multiply) and then input another piece of data (again, numeric only).
  • Page 71 Here is an example of using this statement type: < PROGRAM PROMPT > ENTRY TYPE --------------------------- PROMPT TEXT: SCAN ITEM NO: DATA ID --------------------------- This will place the contents of the additional Table data for the item number scanned below the scanned entry. The table can have up to 4 fields.

  • Page 72: Voice Message Frequency

    In our example above, we would then type the text we want to use for our user prompt for statement #01. To move to this field you can use the down arrow or the ENTER key. The cursor will appear in color as you move through the fields.
  • Page 73 MSG#: 0100 Each voice message is identified using a 2-digit number. If two messages are specified, the first message is played, followed immediately by the second message. For example, the following program field would play message #5 (ENTER), then message #7 (ITEM): MSG#: 0507 To play no voice messages, specify 0000.

  • Page 74: Compare Data

    Table Validation: Table Validation uses data records that consist of a single field. The user enters a piece of data into the TriCoder and the TriCoder checks the table to see if there is matching data. If so, the TriCoder writes the data to the data file and goes to the next program statement.

  • Page 75: Input Device

    Maximum Data Length The next field in the TriCoder programming is the DATA LENGTH MAX: field. This field determines the maximum number of characters allowed for a statement. The TriCoder reserves memory for a data field based on the Maximum Data Length. If you specify a maximum data length longer than you know you’ll need, you will be able to collect less data due to the extra memory.

  • Page 76: No/End Statement

    No/End Statement The NO/END STMT field determines where the program goes if the END key is pressed, or in the case of a question statement, where the program goes if the NO key is pressed. NO/END STMT ------- For a question statement, this field simply tells the TriCoder where to go next when the question is answered with NO. In the instance of the END key, what can happen next can vary.
  • Page 77 PREFIX - - The previous example shows a . 5 second delay. Appending data to another field A very common use of the Upload Prefix (or Suffix) is to append data to a field every time that field is uploaded. Use the characters: where xx is the number of the statement you want to attach.

  • Page 78: Upload Suffix

    The example above would trim 3 characters off of a Code 39 bar code scanned for statement #01. If you scanned a UPC bar code instead, no trimming would occur. Padding data with zeros or spaces The Upload Prefix can be used to add zeros or spaces before the data up to the Maximum Data Length specified for the statement. Padding and Trimming are mutually exclusive;...

  • Page 79: Finishing And Checking Your Program

    Finishing and checking your program When you have finished entering your program, press the key to have the TriCoder check your program for errors. If you have referenced a statement number that doesn’t exist or hasn’t been defined properly, you will see the message: INVALID STMT.

  • Page 80: Reviewing And Modifying Programs

    Reviewing and Modifying programs You can review or modify a program at any time. If you have data collected for that program, the only portions you can review or modify are the Prefix and Suffix. This is a safeguard to make sure you do not damage data already collected before it is uploaded. If you need to modify a program field other than the Prefix and Suffix, upload your data then proceed.

  • Page 81: Chapter 11: Creating Tricoder Programs On Your Windows Pc

    Follow the directions on screen to install the Hardware Utilities Starting the Hardware Utilities To start the Hardware Utilities: Click on Start, then Programs Choose the Worth Data folder (or the folder name you specified during the installation), then click on the Hardware Utilities Icon...
  • Page 82 Select the TriCoder Tab on the left of the Screen Select Virtual TriCoder on the TriCoder Manager Menu Press the Start Virtual TriCoder button and follow the prompts...
  • Page 83 You will then see the following screen(s) for the Virtual TriCoder: From this screen you can start to create a new TriCoder Program. By default the View Table (Program Grid) is activated and will also appear with the Virtual TriCoder screen. For help getting started simply press the Help button and you can get detailed instructions on how to use the Virtual TriCoder.

  • Page 84: Chapter 12: Voice Messages

    Chapter 12: Voice Messages The TriCoder's exclusive use of voice prompts allows you to overcome problems such as literacy, language and lighting. With proper planning, voice prompting can make data collection significantly faster and simpler. Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts? Voice messages can be in any language.

  • Page 85: Recording And Playback Of Voice Messages

    Recording and Playback of Voice Messages Voice Messages are recorded only in the Hardware Utilities Program. You can record, manage, and sort voice files using the Voice option in the TriCoder Manager. Below is a screen shot of this process. It is fairly easy to follow and the help files can guide you if you need more help.

  • Page 86: Default Voice Messages

    Default Voice Messages The TriCoder comes from the factory with some voice prompts and error messages pre-recorded. You can change any of these messages but keep in mind that the error conditions that the voice error messages are linked to are fixed. For example, the “Change Batteries” message is located at message #20.

  • Page 87: Chapter 13: Tables

    Chapter 13: Tables The TriCoder allows you to download a lookup table for verifying data and/or displaying data from a table to complement the data collection process. In addition, you can use tables to update things like prices descriptions and other data that you have stored in a file but may be different in the field.
  • Page 88 Preventing duplicate entry of data Sometimes you might want to make sure that an item in your table is not scanned or entered twice. You can prevent duplicate data when using a data validation table by specifying the following in the DATA ID field: Data ID entry description Prevent duplicate entry for Table...
  • Page 89 Then the user would see the Prompt SCAN ITEM NO: and then the “Item Description”, “Price” and “Quantity On Hand” from the Table as shown below: SCAN ITEM NO: 69-1894ES-1 Honeywell VisionPRO TH8000 Thermostat $125.99 You can then display individual data from the table to change by doing the following in the next statement: <...

  • Page 90: Downloading A Table To The Tricoder

    Downloading a table to the TriCoder Tables are downloaded to the TriCoder using the Hardware Utilities on a Windows PC by Full speed USB. Before you can download a table, you must have: Programmed the TriCoder to work with Tables Setup the TriCoder I/O Settings as Full Speed USB (Windows) Have a properly formatted .CSV file Chapter 9: Using the Hardware Utilities...

  • Page 91: Chapter 14: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 14: Troubleshooting Display and Error Messages The following is an alphabetical list of all messages the TriCoder can display. Some describe an error state; others are simply instruction. Message Meaning Operator Action APPEND DATA FILE Using Multiple Data files selected and Press YES or NO.
  • Page 92 the memory is not reset after a firmware support condition update. continues. FILE USED BY Pn You have selected a data file # with data in HIT ANY KEY. Select another it, collected by another program. n=1-3. data file #. HIT ANY KEY_ Select another data file #.
  • Page 93 USB not Connected Computer Interface is set to USB. Connect USB cable and press a key or F1 to Exit to Mode Connect Cable, A mode has been selected to transfer Menu. data. The USB cable is not plugged in. Then Press a Key Or F1 to Exit USB not Connected...

  • Page 94: General Troubleshooting

    General Troubleshooting If you want to what the settings in the TriCoder are, you can enter Setup Mode, key in the number that corresponds to the Parameter(s) in which you are interested, and then read the display settings referring to the TriCoder Manual for an explanation of the options. You can return the TriCoder to the default shipped settings by going into Setup Mode: SYSTEM TOOLS: RESET SETUPS TO DEFAULT: The TriCoder Will Ask:...
  • Page 95 Poor read rates… Try reading the bar code below as an example of a known “good” bar code. This bar code is a Code 39 bar code and is readable by the TriCoder set to its default settings. Make sure your bar codes have clearly defined dark bars and clean white spaces. If the bars are so light that they are gray instead of black or are so dark that they “bleed”...

  • Page 96: Usb Troubleshooting (For Windows Users)

    USB troubleshooting (for Windows Users) The bulk of USB problems are due to driver(s) installations not being completed and the data transfer(s) won't work. Whether you have selected WinUSB Data Upload, or HID Keyboard Data Upload you will be required to install a driver for Human Interface Device (HID) keyboard emulation as well as the WinUSB drivers for fast data transfers with the Hardware Utilities 3.0 program.

  • Page 97: Program Troubleshooting

    Program troubleshooting The following examples have to do with programming the TriCoder. When editing a program, all I can see are the upload prefixes and suffixes… If there is a data file currently in the TriCoder, you cannot edit any part of the programs except for the Upload Prefix or Upload Suffix. This is to protect the integrity of the data that is currently still in the TriCoder.

  • Page 98: Planning For Success

    Many problems can be resolved over the telephone and will not require that you return the equipment to us. If you do need to return the TriCoder to Worth Data, the Engineer will issue an RMA number.

  • Page 99: Chapter 15: Fail-Safe Re-Initialization Procedure

    Chapter 15: Fail-safe Re-initialization Procedure Here is a fail-safe way to re-initialize the TriCoder and set it back to the factory defaults: (also useful for deleting a data file and programs no longer needed). After turning on the TriCoder, press the 5 key at the Main Menu (opening screen) Press the 8 key for System Setup You will be prompted for a password: Key in WDTRI, then press ENTER Press the 5 key to RESET PROGRAMS &...

  • Page 100: Chapter 16: Powering The Tricoder

    Powering the TriCoder The TriCoder can be powered by the internal Li-ion battery, or by the Worth Data USB power adapter included with the unit. The TriCoder also has a programmable automatic shutoff intended to conserve power. The following information explains how to turn the TriCoder ON and OFF, the differences between battery power and wall power, the battery the TriCoder uses and how to change it.
  • Page 101 Icons on the screen will indicate the status of the charger during charge. Charging from wall power Charge complete...
  • Page 102 • When charging the battery use the Worth Data F17 power supply and the C26 Type C USB Cable. • Do not use or attempt to charge a battery that has been damaged from drops, has had contact with water or other liquids, or may have any other damage.

  • Page 103: Chapter 17: Firmware Upgrades

    Chapter 17: Firmware Upgrades Occasionally it will be necessary for some users to update the TriCoder's firmware to fix a bug or take advantage of new capabilities added to the TriCoder. The TriCoder uses a Flash EPROM and can be updated by downloading a file using the Hardware Utilities. The latest firmware file can always be found on our website at: https://www.barcodehq.com/downloads.html or call us and we can send you...
  • Page 104 When you have selected the correct firmware file, Make Sure the TriCoder is connected to the computer using a C25 USB cable. Turn on the TriCoder, and on the opening screen press the F1 key , then the Shift key , and then the L key .
  • Page 105 Press the “Send To Device” Button and the program will send the Firmware to the TriCoder When the Firmware update is complete the TriCoder will reset and you will see the following on the computer screen. Click “OK” to conclude the update...

  • Page 106: Appendix A: How To Scan A Bar Code

    Appendix A: How to scan a bar code The TriCoder can be used with a variety of laser scanners. Which one you choose is dependent upon your application and the quality and density of your bar codes. This section will include information on different laser scanners as well as how to use each one. Practice Scanning To practice scanning, turn on the TriCoder and press 3 at the Main Menu (opening screen) to enter NON-PORTABLE MODE.

  • Page 107: Special Laser Settings

    Different laser scanners have different scanning specifications. Table L-1 describes the 1D laser scanners and 2D scanning options available from Worth Data and the scanning characteristics for each one. Model Bar Code Density...

  • Page 108: Appendix C: Optional Features

    Appendix C: Optional Features The following are accessories and spare parts available for the TriCoder: Item # Description Leather Carry Case with Clear Keypad Cover SIL-BOOT Silicone Protective Boot USB Charger 110V-240V with USA plug Type C USB Cable 6’ high current HXX50 Replacement TriCoder Handle Assembly with 5000mAh Li-ion Battery Built-In...

  • Page 109: Appendix D: Usb Driver Installation Recovery

    Appendix D: USB Driver Installation Recovery The USB TriCoder uses two separate USB “drivers”: The HID Keyboard driver provided with Windows and macOS, and the WinUSB transfer driver provided with Windows only. Which driver is active depends on the operating mode of the TriCoder. Driver installation is initiated when the TriCoder device (HID or WinUSB) attempts to attach to the host computer and the driver is not present (or incorrectly installed) on the computer.

  • Page 110: Resolving Incomplete, Aborted Or Incorrect Hid Driver Installation

    Resolving incomplete, aborted or incorrect HID driver installation The HID driver is built in to most versions of Windows as well as Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS X, and macOS systems, so driver installation is easy if not automatic. It is possible for the user to cancel the HID driver installation before it is completed and this results in problems. For Windows HID Installation: Restarting Windows and re-attaching the TriCoder does NOT initiate a re-installation.

  • Page 111: Appendix E: Specifications For Code 39

    Appendix E: Specifications for Code 39 Code 39 (or Code 3 of 9) is the de facto standard of non-retail American industry. Code 39 is flexible, features a large character set, variable data length and density, and bi-directional readability. Code 39 is extremely accurate; substitution errors are almost nonexistent. Its character set consists of numbers 0 through 9, upper case A-Z, and characters Space, $, %.
  • Page 112 Full ASCII Extension to Code 39 "Full-ASCII Code 39" expands the Code 39 character set to include all 128 ASCII characters. Symbols 0-9, A-Z and punctuation characters . and - are identical to their Code 39 representations. Lower-case letters, additional punctuation characters and control characters are represented by sequences of two Code 39 characters.
  • Page 113 Function/Control Key Support in HID Keyboard Mode The TriCoder, when in HID Keyboard Mode, can transmit Function, Control, Alt and Shift Keys for use with software programs that use these keys for menus or commands. For example, when the TriCoder reads a bar code containing the Code 39 characters for SOH (Control-A), it will transmit the corresponding function key, F1 to your computer.

  • Page 114: Special Key Sequences For Usb

    The SHIFT, CTRL, & ALT (Command and Option for MAC) keys must use ON (key pressed) and OFF (key released) bar codes to properly emulate keyboard functions. For example, to encode a bar code sequence for Ctrl-C, you would create a bar code of Ctrl ON, C, and Ctrl OFF. Ctrl C You can also enter any value from ASCII 000 to 255.

  • Page 115: Accumulate Mode

    Accumulate Mode Accumulate Mode is an option allowing the TriCoder to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer, then transmit them to the computer as if they had been a single bar code. This is useful for entering quantities and other variable data. Accumulate Mode works with Code 39, Code 93 and Code 128 only and can't be used with a check digit.

  • Page 116: Appendix F: Code 128 Specifications

    Appendix F: Code 128 Specifications Code 128 is a very powerful bar code, combining an extensive character set and variable length with compactness and error checking. The character set contains all 128 ASCII characters with each character made up of three bars and three spaces. (No double characters are required to make up lower case ad special characters).

  • Page 117: Appendix G: Interleaved 2 Of 5 Code

    Appendix G: Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Code is a numeric-only, even-number-of-digits bar code. It is widely used in warehouse and industrial applications. A combination of five elements, two wide and three narrow represent each character. Odd-number position digits are encoded in the bars, even-number positions in the spaces.

  • Page 118: Appendix H: Upc Specifications

    Appendix H: UPC Specifications UPC symbols are found on almost all grocery products and many other retail items. The UPC code most people are familiar with (UPC-A) is a fixed-length (12 digits) numeric only code, with the first digit controlled by UPC coding assignments and the last digit a checksum. UPC-E and UPC-E1 are variations of the standard UPC-A code.

  • Page 119: The Upc/Ean Checksum Character

    The last character in a UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13 or EAN-8 bar code is the checksum. For reference, these are the methods of calculation: Checksum calculation for UPC-A, EAN-13 and EAN-8 Use Worth Data’s phone number (it's not a real UPC-A code) as sample data: 18314589938 Assign even and odd positions, starting at the right and moving left:...

  • Page 120: Upc-E Checksum Calculation

    UPC-E Checksum Calculation Use the sample data of 123456 to demonstrate the UPC-E checksum calculation: The 6 digit UPC-E code is converted to a 10-digit code, using an expansion scheme based on the sixth digit: Because the sample UPC-E code ends in a 6, the insertion digits 0000 are inserted at the sixth digit (insertion position 6): 1234500006 Add the Number System Character of 0 to the sample data: 01234500006...

  • Page 121: Appendix I: Codabar Specifications

    Appendix I: Codabar Specifications Codabar is widely used in libraries, blood banks, the cotton industry and transportation industries. Its' character set consists of numbers 0 through 9, and punctuation characters + . - / : and $. Symbols a, b, c, d, t, n, * and e are used as start and stop characters. Characters are constructed of four bars and three spaces.

  • Page 122: Appendix J: Msi/Plessey Specifications

    Appendix J: MSI/Plessey Specifications Plessey is a variable length numeric only bar code. MSI Bar Code is a variable length, numeric-only code with an automatically appended Modulus 10 check digit. MSI is sometimes called Modified Plessey Code. If the user specifies an additional check digit, the MSI code can be 14 digits long, otherwise it has a maximum length of 13 characters.

  • Page 123: Appendix K: Code 93 Specifications

    Appendix K: Code 93 Specifications Code 93 is variable length, continuous, bi-directional, compact code. Code 93 is an alphanumeric bar code which consists of 43 data characters (0-9,A-Z,$/+%.- and Space), 4 control characters, and a unique start/stop character. The entire set of 128 ASCII characters is represented in Code 93 using combinations of control characters and data characters.

  • Page 124: Appendix L: Ascii Code Equivalent Table

    Appendix L: ASCII Code Equivalent Table The 128 ASCII codes and their 3 digit decimal equivalents are detailed in the below table. The RS232 Models use the ASCII; the keyboard wedge models have some of the unprintable ASCII characters reassigned to specific keys, (i.e. SOH is f1). 3 digit 3 digit 3 digit...

  • Page 125: Appendix M: Firmware Release Notes

    Appendix M: Firmware Release Notes Version 5001: Original Release Firmware – 6/2005...

  • Page 126: Full Ascii Menu

    LEGEND: Full ASCII Menu Char (function) *%U* BARCODE (Items in parentheses are transmitted in keyboard wedge mode.) Decimal DLE(f10) *¯* *%V* *%W* *+P* *%U* *$P* SOH(f1) DC1(Del) *$A* *$Q* */A* *Q* *+A* *+Q* STX(f2) DC2(Ins) “ *$B* *$R* */B* *R* *+B* *+R* ETX(f3) DC3( *$C* *$S* */C*...

  • Page 127: Tricoder Programming Sheet

    TriCoder Coding Form Program Name: Date: Entry Type D-Data Data ID Next Upload Prefix Upload Suffix Q-Quest Voice Unique Stmt Branch (or Stmt to Prompt Text Message T-Time 3 Chars 01-99 00-99 Num. Branch) Numbers Y-Date or table ID (2-Chs) S-Both Branch Time...

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