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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 72-61496-02 Revision A April 2003...
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The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).
About This Manual Introduction The P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, maintaining and programming the P370 (industrial) and P470 (retail) cordless RF scanners. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes the scanner and quick startup instructions. •...
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Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The P370/P470 cordless RF scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture and data management in both industrial and retail operations. The scanner communicates with your host computer through radio transmission instead of through a cable. With the RF scanner, you are free to scan and transmit without a physical cable, from as far away as 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Accessories Rechargeable Battery In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 10 hours of use in a typical application.
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support Center on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the COM1 connector on the cradle. COM1 Power port Figure 1-1. Ports on the Cradle 4. Connect the power connector of the power supply into the Power port on the cradle.
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Getting Started Using A Synapse Cable 1. Make sure all host devices are powered down. ARNING Before power is provided to the cradle (step 6), the follow- ing steps must be completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle (step 2) AND the flying power lead plugged in (step 4).
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide 8. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up. 9. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your specifications. 10. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position. Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, Keyboard Wedges See the appropriate Synapse cable instructions.
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Getting Started 2. Seat the cables from the bottom of the cradle in the grooves along the length of it so that the bottom of the cradle is smooth. Cable Grooves Figure 1-5. Placement of Cables 3. Fasten the two screws provided into the wall where the cradle will hang, leaving about 1/8”...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle The scanner and cradle must be paired for communication to occur. Note: If the cradle is attached to a new host, re-scan the pairing bar code. To pair the scanner with the cradle: 1.
Getting Started Optimizing RF Performance Mounting The RF scanner and cradle are equipped with a 2.4 GHz point-to-point radio that has an RF transmission range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight. In addition to being a 2-way RF transmitter, the cradle is a battery charger and should be mounted in an accessible location like on a table or desktop.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence Up to three P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other can be operated on the same channel with little or no interference, assuming average scanning rates. For higher than average scanning rates, P470/370 scanners within listening range (100 feet) of each other should be operated on different channels, set apart by at least one channel (for example, 2, 4, 6, etc.).
Getting Started Using the Cradle 1. Set up the cradle as described in Setting Up the Cradle on page 1-3. Figure 1-7. Placing the Scanner into the Cradle 2. Insert the scanner into the cradle so that the nose of the scanner and tip of the handle seat into the receptacles.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Charge Status LED Indications The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status, as shown in the table below. Table 1-1. Cradle LED Indications Status The scanner is not in the cradle or has not been properly inserted into the cradle.
Getting Started Removing the Battery 1. Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover. It may be useful to use a coin for extra leverage: Battery Compartment Cover Battery Release Latch Figure 1-8. Removing the Battery Compartment Cover 2.
Chapter 2 Operation Introduction This chapter covers how to use the cordless Phaser scanner. Default Application The cordless scanner is shipped from the factory with a default scan and transmit application. Initial Powerup After initialization, the scanner enters the Scan & Transmit application. The default communication protocol is RS232/Synapse.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Communication Errors A communication error occurs when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly communicate. When a communication error occurs using the default application, the scanner emits 4 beeps (long Lo). For a detailed list of all the error codes see Appendix C, Error Indications and Beeps and Beeper Indications on page 3-5.
Operation System Setup This section allows the user to set up the operation of the scanner System Setup Options System Setup allows you to configure the scanner’s basic settings such as setting an RF channel. Option Description Set Com Protocol Sets the communication protocol used by the default application.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Option Description Set RF Channel Allows the user to set/change the RF channel used for communication between the scanner and cradle. The cordless Phaser scanner operates on a single, programmable channel (frequency) between 2.402 GHz (channel 02) and 2.483 GHz (channel 83).
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Operation You can load a new application or system code by scanning the appropriate bar code. Option Description Load App Puts the scanner into a mode to receive MCL-Designer application downloads and MCL-Link commands from the host. To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below. Load New MCL-Designer Application Note: If this barcode is scanned accidentally, cradle the scanner and wait for a beep sequence.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Option Description System Code Updates the scanner operating system (Firmware). To enter this mode from an application scan the bar code below. System Code Place the scanner in the cradle before initiating the download from the PC Utility.
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Operation Parameter Control Parameter Control allows you to control the scanner parameters such as Scan Parameters and Set Default Params. Option Description 1. Set Default Param Restores the default parameters in the scanner. The default parameters overwrite any scanned parameters. To set default parameters, scan the barcode below: Set All Defaults Version...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide MCL-Designer MCL-Designer was originally written for a scanner having a keypad and a display. It can also be used for the P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanner, but the following guidelines should be followed: • When writing a new application, do not use the following commands: •...
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(Web site, floppy disk, E-mail, or fax). A copy of 123Scan is on the CD included with your scanner. It is also available on the Symbol Web site http://www.symbol.com. Use the web site’s search tool to find “123Scan” and select the P470/370 product line.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Suffix Values 123Scan generated programming bar codes for two commonly used suffixes (Enter and Tab) have been included in this Product Reference Guide. To append an Enter key to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide To append a Tab to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order. ASCII value 7009 Note: You will get a successful decode beep after each barcode you scan. If you get an error beep (three beeps - Lo Hi Lo or two beeps - Lo Hi), you must start scanning from the first barcode.
If you need assistance, contact your local supplier or Symbol Support Center. 1. Make sure the bar code is in the correct scanning range. Aim and press the trigger. The scanner has read the symbol when: • You hear a beep.
Operation Scan the Entire Symbol • Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol. • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. • Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Decode Zone 15.6 in. 39.6 cm 10 in. 25.4 cm Width 5 in. 12.7 cm 0 in. 0 cm Field 5 in. 12.7 cm 5 mil 10 in. 7.5 mil 25.4 cm 10 mil 15.6 in.
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Operation 20.0 in. 50.4 cm 15.0 in. 38.1 cm 10 in. 25.4 cm Width 5 in. 12.7 cm 0 in. 0 cm Field 5 in. 12.7 cm 100% UPC 10 in. 15 Mil 25.4 cm 40 Mil 15.0 in. 38.1 cm 55 Mil 20.0 in.
Chapter 3 Maintenance And Specifications Introduction This chapter explains how to maintain your scanner and the specifications for it. Maintenance • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the scanner window. • Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. •...
Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try unreadable. scanning test symbols of the same bar code type. Distance between Move the scanner closer to or further away from scanner and bar code the bar code.
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A Synapse Cable on page 1-5 for more information The scanner does not Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try scan the programming unreadable. scanning test symbols of the same bar code type.
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The default application is now reinstalled and an ADF rule can be loaded. Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See Symbol Support Center on page page xi for the telephone number.
Indication Standard Use Short Hi tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 Beeps - long Lo A host transmission error occurred. Data was not successfully sent to the host device. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Maintenance And Specifications Table 3-3. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Dimensions Height 7.0 in. (17.8 cm) Width 9.2 in. (13.5 cm) Depth 3.5 in. (9.8 cm) Laser Classifications CDRH Class II, IEC Class 1, IEC Class 2 Cradle Pin-outs The following table shows the pin-outs for COM1 on the cradle. Table 3-4.
Chapter 4 Parameter Menus Introduction This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the RF scanner. Operational Parameters The RF scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 4-1. These default values are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down. You can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this manual.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s). An asterisk (*) next to a bar code indicates the default. Table 4-1. Default Table Parameter Default Page Number...
Parameter Menus Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values listed in Table 4-1 (factory settings), but does not erase any programmed ADF rules. SET ALL DEFAULTS...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Communication Protocol The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the Scan & Transmit default application. The communication options are RS232/Synapse or MCL-Net. If you select RS232/ Synapse, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS232 or Synapse interface is required.
Parameter Menus Host Type RS-232C Host Types Most RS-232C hosts work fine with the default settings, however, three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS- 232C host interface sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over Standard RS-232 defaults.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Scan the appropriate bar code below to select an RS-232C Host Interface. *STANDARD RS-232C ICL RS-232C NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B FUJITSU RS-232C OPOS 4-10...
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Parameter Menus Code ID Characters for RS232C Host Types Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C host interface enables the transmission of Code ID Characters as listed below. These Code ID Characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these hosts.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Host Response Timeout This parameter indicates how long the scanner will wait for a response from the cradle, after the cradle has sent its data to the attached host device. The timeout ranges from 5 seconds to 64 seconds, in 1 second increments.
Parameter Menus RF Channel Selects the RF channel used for radio transmissions and reception. The channel ranges are nation dependent (see Appendix B, Radio Channels for a list of Channel Availability by Country). To enter a range, scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric bar code section (starting on page 4-98) to set the desired channel.
Parameter Menus Beeper Tone Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a decode beep frequency (tone). Choose LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY. LOW FREQUENCY MEDIUM FREQUENCY *HIGH FREQUENCY 4-15...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Beeper Volume Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a beeper volume. Choose LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME. LOW VOLUME MEDIUM VOLUME *HIGH VOLUME 4-16...
Parameter Menus Power Detect Beep Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the Power Detection Beep. POWER DETECT BEEP DISABLED *POWER DETECT BEEP ENABLED 4-17...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.
Parameter Menus Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. Scan the bar code below to set a Laser On Time. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 4-98 that correspond to the desired time.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. When disabled, if a symbol does not read, nothing is sent to the host.
Parameter Menus Linear Code Type Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Linear Code Type Security Level (Continued) Linear Security Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times: Code Type Length MSI Plessey 4 or less...
Parameter Menus Bi-directional Redundancy This parameter is used for added security to linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode. ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY *DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY 4-23...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Autodiscriminate Response Time This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which host it is connected to on power up. *1 second 5 seconds 4-24...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are characters (either 2 or 5) that are added on according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available. • If Decode UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters are not decoded.
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to 20 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E, or UPC-E1 check digit. *TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT...
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>) *SYSTEM CHARACTER (<SYSTEM CHARACTER>...
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>) *SYSTEM CHARACTER (<SYSTEM CHARACTER>...
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>) *SYSTEM CHARACTER (<SYSTEM CHARACTER>...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.
Parameter Menus Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1 decoded data.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide EAN-8 Zero Extend If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format. ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND *DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND 4-36...
When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Security Level (Continued) UPC/EAN Security Level 2 If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the mis-decodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Coupon Code When this parameter is enabled, the scanner decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN128 bar codes. AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS on page 4-28 must be enabled. ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE *DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE 4-40...
Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Code 128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128. *ENABLE CODE 128 DISABLE CODE 128 Note: The “|” character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in the barcode to be scanned when using Code 128. 4-41...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UCC/EAN-128. (See Appendix A, Bar Code Information for details on UCC/EAN-128.) *ENABLE UCC/EAN-128 DISABLE UCC/EAN-128 Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length. 4-42...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again.
Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length Within Range.
Parameter Menus Code 39 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 4-48...
Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII. When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard. The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as BACKSPACE and RETURN.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function. CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32 (ENABLE) *DO NOT CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32...
Parameter Menus Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function. ENABLE CODE 32 PREFIX *DISABLE CODE 32 PREFIX 4-51...
Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 93 Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range.
Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5. *ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 4-55...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains and includes check digits.
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Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies with a specified algorithm, either USS (Uniform Symbology Specification), or OPCC (Optical Product Code Council).
Parameter Menus Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 4-59...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5. ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 *DISABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5 4-61...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
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Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range.
Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters. One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range.
CLSI Editing If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. ENABLE CLSI EDITING...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
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Parameter Menus Set Lengths for MSI Plessey (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digits These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data. *ONE MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT TWO MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGITS 4-72...
Parameter Menus Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) *DO NOT TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 4-73...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected. MOD 10/MOD 11 *MOD 10/MOD 10 4-74...
The code ID character precedes the decoded symbol. The user may select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see...
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Transmit Code ID Character (Continued) SYMBOL CODE ID CHARACTER AIM CODE ID CHARACTER *NONE 4-76...
Parameter Menus Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning the bar code below followed by a two digit number (i.e. two bar codes), and are measured in 1/10 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 1/10 second pause;...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide RS-232C Parameters Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner’s baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
Parameter Menus Parity (Continued) Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1. MARK Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0. SPACE If no parity is required, select NONE. *NONE 4-81...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter. CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS *DO NOT CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS 4-82...
Parameter Menus Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232C port. The port has been designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, RTS, Request to Send, and CTS, Clear to Send. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence: •...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (Continued) Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. *NONE Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. STANDARD RTS/CTS When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the cradle asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.
Parameter Menus Hardware Handshaking (Continued) When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not asserted within two seconds (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (Continued) ACK/NAK When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the cradle expects either an ACK, Acknowledge, or NAK, Negative Acknowledge, response from the host. Whenever a NAK is received, the cradle transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the cradle issues an error indication and discards the data.
Parameter Menus Software Handshaking (Continued) XON/XOFF An XOFF, Transmit Off, character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON, Transmit On, character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: • XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it then waits for an XON character before transmission.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide RTS Line State Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Choose LOW RTS line state or HIGH RTS line state. *HOST: LOW RTS HOST: HIGH RTS 4-88...
Parameter Menus Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits (one or two) selected depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters. The delay period can range from no delay to 99 ms in 1 ms increments (if you are using a cradle and RTS/CTS handshaking, the delay period can range from 5 ms to 99 ms).
Parameter Menus MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL-Net Hex addressing mode. The default mode is Disabled. *MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING DISABLED MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING ENABLED 4-93...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Scanner ID Scan the following barcode, followed by 3 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting on page 4-98), to set the scanner ID. The number of scanner ID’s varies with the selected communication protocol. •...
Parameter Menus Scanner Decode Beep Type Select the type of beep for the scanner. This parameter is useful when two or more systems are installed in proximity of each other. Unique patterns can be set up to distinguish each system’s receipt of bar code data. *BEEP TYPE 1 BEEP TYPE 2 BEEP TYPE 3...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Long Range Scanning Bar Codes The P370 ALR (Long Range) scanner has an aiming feature which allows the positioning of the laser beam when scanning bar codes. Aiming mode and Aiming duration can be set using the bar codes below.
Parameter Menus Aim Duration When the scanner is in Trigger Pull to Scan mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot is seen before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in the Trigger Release to Scan mode. The Aim Duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, from 0 to 9.9 seconds.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 4-98...
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Parameter Menus Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) 4-99...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) Cancel If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below. CANCEL 4-100...
UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control character.
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128 Standard UCC/EAN-128 Effect and Example Code 128 Disable Disable No Code 128 symbols can be read. Disable Enable Read only symbols with leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1 FNC1...
Bar Code Information AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) = Code Character (see Table A-2) = Modifier Character (see Table A-3) Table A-2. Code Characters Code Character Code Type Code 39 Code 128/EAN-128 UPC/EAN...
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No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356 Code 128 Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol position. Function code 1 in first symbol character position.
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Bar Code Information Table A-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Option Codabar No check digit processing. Reader has checked check digit. Reader has stripped check digit before transmission. Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]F04123 Code 93 No options specified at this time.
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In the scanner, however, the format is changed to: ]E0 (UPC chars) ]E2 (supplemental) Therefore, a UPC with two supplemental characters, 01234567890510, is transmitted to the host as a 21-character string, ]E00012345678905]E110. Table A-4. Symbol Code Identifier Characters Code Type Symbol Identifier UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8...
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Bar Code Information Table A-5. ASCII Character Set ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Code 39 Value Value Encode Char. Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1024 CTRL X 1001 CTRL A 1025 CTRL Y 1002 CTRL B 1026 CTRL Z 1003...
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Code 39 Value Value Encode Char. Encode Char 1048 1073 1049 1074 1050 1075 1051 1076 1052 1077 1053 1078...
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Bar Code Information Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Code 39 Code 39 Value Value Encode Char. Encode Char 1098 1113 1099 1114 1100 1115 1101 1116 1102 1117 1103 1118 1104 1119 1105 1120...
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued) ALT Keys Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2075 ALT K 2086 ALT V 2065 ALT A 2076 ALT L 2087 ALT W 2066 ALT B 2077...
Note: Although the cordless Phaser scanner has been certified for operation in all countries listed in Table B-1, not all country configurations are available for order. Consult your local Symbol reseller for more information. Table B-1. RF Channels Per Country Country...
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table B-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel BOLIVIA BRAZIL CANADA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG HUNGARY INDONESIA ICELAND...
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Radio Channels Table B-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORWAY PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA RUSSIA SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SLOVENIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES...
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P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Table B-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d) Country Total First Last Channels Channel Channel UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY UNITED STATES (US) VENEZUELA...
This Appendix contains information on error indications and beeps that may occur. Indications The scanner indicates when certain actions are performed by either beeps to LED sequences. If the scanner’s indication is unfamiliar, contact the Symbol Support Center on page -xi. Table C-1. Scanner Indications...
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide Communication Errors Scanning Transmission Range A communication error will occur when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly communicate. When a communication error occurs while using the default application, the scanner emits 4 beeps (Lo Hi Lo Hi). For a complete list of error beeps, see Table C-2.
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Error Indications and Beeps Table C-2. Error Beeps Beep Type Description 3 Beeps - Lo/ MCL-Link Error MCL-Link rejected the command. Hi/Lo 3 Beeps - Lo/ MCL-Link Error MCL-Link or 123Scan did not respond. The base Hi/Lo may not be properly connected to the host. make sure the RS-232 cable is properly connected and the base is receiving power.
P370/P470 Keyless RF Scanners Product Reference Guide MCL-Code Errors After the execution of an MCL-Code command, variable &99 generally reports the result of the command execution. The table below lists the standard error beeps used by the MCL- Code commands. Following an error beep sequence, the green LED blinks for 5 seconds and then the system automatically returns to the default application.
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39 to code 32 ..4-50 scan the entire symbol ... . 2-15 enable/disable ....4-43 ALR-long range scanning set lengths .
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Index firmware version ..... 2-7 Operational parameters ....4-1 formatting data .
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..... . 2-16 symbol support center ....xi Synapse connectivity .
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• Suffix values (appending Enter key and Tab) 2-10 4. Troubleshooting Problems • Troubleshooting table • Communication errors 2-2, C-2 • MCL-Code Errors • Beeper indications • Cradle LED indications 1-12 72-61496-02 Revision A — April 2003 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com/manuals...
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