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Setup barcodes included.
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  • Page 1 1504 Barcode Scanner Setup barcodes included. Version 1.06...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If finding any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free.

  • Page 3: For Canada

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: For Product With Laser

    FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DO NOT expose the scanner to any flammable sources. Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable. For AC power adaptor, a socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes New: Quick Start | Read a Setup Barcode | List Current 1.06 Apr. 12, 2012 Settings - “List Page 22” added to deliver settings of Driver Liscense parsing New: Appendix V: Reading Driver Licenses New: 2.1.5 and 2.3.7 Special Keyboard Feature — Add Apply or 1.05 Dec.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ........................- 3 - For USA ............................- 3 - For Canada ............................ - 3 - For Product with Laser ........................- 4 - Safety Precautions ........................- 4 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................
  • Page 8 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.7 Presentation Mode......................24 1.7 Scanning Timeout........................25 1.8 Delay between Re-read ......................26 1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ......................27 1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................28 1.11 Auto-Sense Mode ........................29 1.12 Negative Barcodes .........................29 1.13 Cable Auto-Detect ........................31 1.14 Picklist Mode ..........................
  • Page 9 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ......................66 3.2.1 Code Length Qualification ....................67 3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25......................68 3.3.1 Verify Check Digit ......................68 3.3.2 Transmit Check Digit......................68 3.3.3 Convert to EAN-13......................69 3.3.4 Code Length Qualification ....................70 3.4 Code 25 –...
  • Page 10 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19.2 Convert to UPC-A......................99 3.19.3 Transmit System Number....................100 3.19.4 Transmit Check Digit ....................100 3.20 Code 11 ..........................101 3.20.1 Verify Check Digit ......................101 3.20.2 Transmit Check Digit ....................101 3.20.3 Code Length Qualification ...................102 3.21 Composite Code ........................103 3.21.1 Composite CC-A/B .......................103...
  • Page 11 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor.......................144 4.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................145 4.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ..............147 4.7 Removal of Special Character ....................148 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING..................149 5.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................150 5.1.1 Activate Editing Formats....................150 5.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................151...
  • Page 12 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Data Sequence Setup ........................197 Separators and Fields........................203 Edit Separators.........................204 Edit Fields ..........................205...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    A new ordering option is provided for adapting a 2D scan engine to read both 1D and 2D barcodes. Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful decoding capability, CipherLab Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the following applications – Receiving in Retail Product labeling &...

  • Page 14: Inside The Package

    Provides choices of output interfaces, including RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, and USB. Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies, etc. Note: In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1504 can only contain data of 7 KB at most. Enter Setup...

  • Page 15: Symbologies Supported

    Introduction SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
  • Page 16 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Code 11 Disabled Composite Composite CC-A/B Disabled Code Composite CC-C Disabled Composite TLC-39 Disabled Postal Code US Postnet...

  • Page 17: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Note: If RS-232 or USB Virtual COM is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial commands to configure the scanner.

  • Page 18: Enter Configuration Mode

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, having it read the "Enter Setup" barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode.

  • Page 19: Default Settings

    Quick Start DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, having it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). After reading the “Update”...

  • Page 20: Read A Setup Barcode

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide READ A SETUP BARCODE CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully.
  • Page 21 Quick Start The example below shows how to save settings as “User Default” so that to restore user defaults later: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
  • Page 22 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.
  • Page 23 Quick Start The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. Enter the Configuration Mode…...

  • Page 24: List The Current Settings

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. Select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” barcode. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
  • Page 25 Quick Start Lists settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 11 (1/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 12 (2/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 13 (1/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 14 (2/2) Lists settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 15...

  • Page 26: Create One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide CREATE ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, create One-Scan setup barcodes for use. The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...

  • Page 27: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Power ..............16 1.2 Transmit Buffer ............16 1.3 LED Indicator ............17 1.4 Beeper ..............18 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ............. 20 1.6 Scan Modes ..............

  • Page 28: Power

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1 POWER Connect the interface cable between the scanner and computer. If using the RS-232 cable, it must join the power supply cord to power up the scanner. The scanner will respond with one long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly.

  • Page 29: Led Indicator

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The dual-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer.

  • Page 30: Beeper

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions. Beeping Meaning One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly One short beep, high tone...

  • Page 31: Good Read Beep

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Update...

  • Page 32: Send "Nr" To Host

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge or RS-232 is selected for output interface. Have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.

  • Page 33: Scan Modes

    Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. In any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, a barcode acceptable to 1504 can only contain data of 7 KB at most.

  • Page 34: Laser Mode

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.2 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout expires, or (3) release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

  • Page 35: Aiming Mode

    For 1504 to decode multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the output length exceeds 10 KB, Multi-Barcode Mode will not take effect.

  • Page 36: Presentation Mode

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.7 PRESENTATION MODE The scanner will be expecting barcodes. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it. It is suggested to seat it in the Auto-Sense Stand for hands-free operation.

  • Page 37: Scanning Timeout

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-out after 0~254 sec.

  • Page 38: Delay Between Re-Read

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following –...

  • Page 39: Read Redundancy (1D)

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D) Select the level of reading security. For example, If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event". If "Two Times" is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid.

  • Page 40: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read redundancy (2~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission.

  • Page 41: Auto-Sense Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE This mode is only available when seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand. Enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. However, it works slightly different from the original Laser mode.
  • Page 42 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.

  • Page 43: Cable Auto-Detect

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 CABLE AUTO-DETECT Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. The scanner will detect the interface automatically. Refer to Chapter 2 — Selecting Output Interface. Cable Auto-Detect Defaults Keyboard Wedge PCAT (US) for keyboard type RS-232...

  • Page 44: Picklist Mode

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.14 PICKLIST MODE Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center under the laser aiming pattern. Enable *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 45: Selecting Output Interface

    Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between computer and the scanner, it suggests following these instructions – 1) Connect the scanner and computer with the provided interface cable. The scanner is capable of detecting the interface. If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord.

  • Page 46: Keyboard Wedge

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE The Y cable allows connecting the scanner to the keyboard input port of PC and joining the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.

  • Page 47: Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, it will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value”...

  • Page 48: Keyboard Settings

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Alternate Composing Laptop Support Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 50 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard...
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 52 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if wishing to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 54: Inter-Character Delay

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A”...

  • Page 55: Inter-Function Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.

  • Page 56: Activate Rs-232 Interface

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2 RS-232 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the serial port of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port.

  • Page 57: Data Bits

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.2.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.2.4 PARITY *No parity Even 2.2.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit Update...

  • Page 58: Flow Control

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active.

  • Page 59: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 60: Ack/Nak Timeout

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 61: Direct Usb Hid

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 DIRECT USB HID For USB HID, connect the scanner to the USB port of PC. Run any text editor on the computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US)

  • Page 62: Keyboard Settings

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout;...
  • Page 64 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard...
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted.
  • Page 66 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If selecting “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 68: Inter-Character Delay

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.

  • Page 69: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, USB HID interface sends data to the host in batch. Have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character 2.3.6 HID TRANSMIT SPEED In order to avoid missed characters during barcode output, you can slow-down the HID...

  • Page 70: Direct Usb Vcom

    Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, it must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions! For 1504 to connect to Windows PC, it must select Direct USB VCOM_CDC. Refer to 2.5 Direct USB VCOM_CDC.

  • Page 71: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.

  • Page 72: Direct Usb Vcom_Cdc

    Note: If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, it must install its driver from the CD-ROM. USB CDC driver installer is available in the “Windows” folder for 1504, which will copy a vendor-supplied INF file to Windows.

  • Page 73: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times.
  • Page 74 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 75: Changing Symbology Settings

    Chapter 3 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Codabar ..............64 3.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........66 3.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25..........68 3.4 Code 25 –...

  • Page 76: Codabar

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 3.1.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 3.1.2 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.

  • Page 77: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.1.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 78: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 79: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.2.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 80: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 3.3.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. When desired, select one of the algorithms, USS or OPCC. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.

  • Page 81: Convert To Ean-13

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.3.3 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to convert a 14-character barcode into EAN-13 if the following requirements are met: The barcode must have a leading 0 and a valid EAN-13 check digit. “Verify Check Digit” must be disabled. Convert to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert Update...

  • Page 82: Code Length Qualification

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 83: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 3.4.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 3.4.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 84: Code Length Qualification

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.4.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 85: Code 25 - Chinese 25

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.5 CODE 25 – CHINESE 25 Enable *Disable Update...

  • Page 86: Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.6 ITALIAN PHARMACODE (CODE 32) Enable *Disable Note: Code 39 must be enabled first. Enter Setup...

  • Page 87: Code 39

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.7 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 3.7.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Code 39 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 3.7.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 88: Standard/Full Ascii Code 39

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.7.3 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Code 39 Full ASCII *Standard Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.

  • Page 89: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.7.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 90: Trioptic Code 39

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.8 TRIOPTIC CODE 39 Decide whether to decode Trioptic Code 39. Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tap cartridges. It always contains six characters. Enable *Disable Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.

  • Page 91: Code 93

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.9 CODE 93 *Enable Disable Update...

  • Page 92: Code Length Qualification

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.9.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 93: Code 128

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.10 CODE 128 *Enable Disable Update...

  • Page 94: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) *Enable Disable Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. 3.11.1 TRANSMIT CODE ID Decide whether to include the Code ID (“ ”) in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 95: Isbt 128

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.12 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable 3.12.1 ISBT CONCATENATION Decide whether to decode and concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes. Disable ISBT Concatenation It will not concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes it encounters. Enable ISBT Concatenation There must be two ISBT barcodes in order for the scanner to decode and perform concatenation.

  • Page 96: Isbt Concatenation Redundancy

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.12.2 ISBT CONCATENATION REDUNDANCY Specify the concatenation redundancy (2~20 times) when ISBT concatenation is enabled. ISBT Concatenation Redundancy 2~20 (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the concatenation redundancy. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 193 for the desired redundancy.

  • Page 97: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) It is categorized into three groups: Group I — GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional This group consists of the following: GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Group II —...

  • Page 98: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.13.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 99: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 100: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.13.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Code ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Application ID Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 101: Convert To Upc/Ean

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13.5 CONVERT TO UPC/EAN This only applies to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional and GS1 DataBar Limited barcodes not decoded as part of a Composite barcode. Convert to EAN-13: It will strip the leading “010” from barcodes. “01”...

  • Page 102: Msi

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.14 MSI Enable *Disable 3.14.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit(s) when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 &...

  • Page 103: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.14.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 104: Ean-8

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.15 EAN-8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 105: Ean-13

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16 EAN-13 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable Update...

  • Page 106: Convert To Isbn

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.16.1 CONVERT TO ISBN Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 3.16.2 CONVERT TO ISSN Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.

  • Page 107: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.17 UCC COUPON EXTENDED CODE Decide whether to decode the following barcodes as Coupon Code. UPC-A barcodes starting with digit “5” EAN-13 barcodes starting with digits “99” UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes Enable *Disable Note: Depending on requirements, UPC-A, EAN-13 and EAN-128 must be enabled first! Update...

  • Page 108: Upc-A

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.18 UPC-A UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 109: Transmit System Number

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.18.1 TRANSMIT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-A System Number Do Not Transmit 3.18.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 110: Upc-E

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19 UPC-E UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 111: Select System Number

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.19.1 SELECT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1 *System Number 0 Only Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers...

  • Page 112: Transmit System Number

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19.3 TRANSMIT SYSTEM NUMBER Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 3.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 113: Code 11

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.20 CODE 11 Enable *Disable 3.20.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit(s). If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify One Check Digit Verify Two Check Digit *Do Not Verify 3.20.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit(s) in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 114: Code Length Qualification

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.20.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.

  • Page 115: Composite Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.21 COMPOSITE CODE 3.21.1 COMPOSITE CC-A/B Enable Composite CC-A/B *Disable 3.21.2 COMPOSITE CC-C Enable Composite CC-C *Disable 3.21.3 COMPOSITE TLC-39 Enable Composite TLC-39 *Disable Update...

  • Page 116: Upc Composite Mode

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.21.4 UPC COMPOSITE MODE UPC barcodes can be “linked” with a 2D barcode during transmission as if they were one barcode. UPC Never Linked Transmit UPC barcodes regardless of whether a 2D barcode is detected.

  • Page 117: Us Postal Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.22 US POSTAL CODE 3.22.1 US POSTNET *Enable US Postnet Disable 3.22.2 US PLANET *Enable US Planet Disable 3.22.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit US Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...

  • Page 118: Uk Postal Code

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.23 UK POSTAL CODE 3.23.1 UK POSTAL *Enable UK Postal Disable 3.23.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 119: More Postal Code

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.24 MORE POSTAL CODE 3.24.1 JAPAN POSTAL *Enable Japan Postal Disable 3.24.2 AUSTRALIAN POSTAL *Enable Australian Postal Disable 3.24.3 DUTCH POSTAL *Enable Dutch Postal Disable 3.24.4 USPS 4CB/ONE CODE/INTELLIGENT MAIL Enable USPS 4CB/ One Code/ Intelligent Mail *Disable Update...

  • Page 120: Upu Fics Postal

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.24.5 UPU FICS POSTAL Enable UPU FICS Postal *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 121: Symbologies

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.25 2D SYMBOLOGIES 3.25.1 PDF417 *Enable PDF417 Disable 3.25.2 MicroPDF417 Enable MicroPDF417 *Disable Update...

  • Page 122: Data Matrix

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.25.3 DATA MATRIX *Enable Data Matrix Disable Data Matrix Mirror Decide whether to decode mirror image Data Matrix barcodes. Never — do not decode Data Matrix barcodes that are mirror images. Always — decode only Data matrix barcodes that are mirror images.

  • Page 123: Maxicode

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.25.4 MAXICODE *Enable Maxicode Disable 3.25.5 QR CODE *Enable QR Code Disable 3.25.6 MicroQR *Enable MicroQR Disable 3.25.7 AZTEC *Enable Aztec Disable Update...

  • Page 124: Macro Pdf

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.26 MACRO PDF Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF barcodes into one file, known as Macro PDF417 or Macro MicroPDF417. Note: When printing barcodes, keep each Macro PDF sequence separate, as each has a unique identifier.

  • Page 125: Escape Characters

    Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.26.2 ESCAPE CHARACTERS When enabled, it uses the backslash "\" as an Escape character for systems that can process transmissions containing special data sequences. It will format special data according to the Global Label Identifier (GLI) protocol, which only affects the data portion of a Macro PDF symbol transmission.
  • Page 126 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...

  • Page 127: Defining Output Format

    Chapter 4 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT The scanner allows configuring in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID Length Code...

  • Page 128: Character Substitution

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).

  • Page 129: Select A Set For Character Substituion

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution.

  • Page 130: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply”...
  • Page 131 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Code 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1-128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 132 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5...
  • Page 133 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Chinese 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 134 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5...
  • Page 135 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UCC Coupon Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite CC-A/B...
  • Page 136 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for Composite CC-C *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite TLC-39 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for US Postnet *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for US Planet *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 137 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Japan Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Australian Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Dutch Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPU FICS Postal *Apply...
  • Page 138 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MicroPDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Maxicode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for QR Code...
  • Page 139 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 140: Prefix/Suffix Code

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this – “Barcode_1234567890”.

  • Page 141: Code Id

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “Keyboard Wedge”...
  • Page 142 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Code ID options Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 Italian Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Chinese 25 Codabar Code 93 Code 128 ISBT 128...
  • Page 143 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format MicroQR Aztec IATA Macro PDF417 Macro MicroPDF417 Update...

  • Page 144: Change Code Id

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
  • Page 145 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for Chinese 25 Configure Code ID for Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E Configure Code ID for UCC Coupon Code Configure Code ID for Code 11...
  • Page 146 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for US Planet Configure Code ID for UK Postal Configure Code ID for Japan Postal Configure Code ID for Australian Postal Configure Code ID for Dutch Postal Configure Code ID for USPS 4CB / One Code /...

  • Page 147: Clear Code Id Settings

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for MicroQR Configure Code ID for Aztec Configure Code ID for IATA Configure Code ID for Macro PDF417 Configure Code ID for Macro MicroPDF417 4.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID Settings Update...

  • Page 148: Length Code

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5 LENGTH CODE A 4-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology.
  • Page 149 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for Code 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for ISBT 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 150 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Matrix 25 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 151 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for MSI Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UCC Coupon Extended Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Code 11 Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 152 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for Composite CC-A/B Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Composite CC-C Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Composite TLC-39 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for US Postnet Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 153 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for UK Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Japan Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Australian Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Dutch Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 154 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for UPU FICS Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for PDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroPDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Data Matrix Apply *Do Not Apply...
  • Page 155 Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for QR Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroQR Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Aztec Apply *Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 156: Multi-Barcode Editor

    Up to five barcodes can be specified. When enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. For 1504 to concatenate barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the data length exceeds 10 KB, the concatenation will not take effect.

  • Page 157: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the barcode above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
  • Page 158 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 79 (y) Chinese 25 5A (Z) 7A (z) Aztec 5B ( [ ) GS1 DataBar (RSS) 7B ({) Micro QR 7C (|) USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail 7D (}) UPU FICS Postal...

  • Page 159: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 160: Removal Of Special Character

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER Specify only 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345”...

  • Page 161: Applying Formats For Data Editing

    For 1504 to apply any editing format, the maximum output data length of a barcode is 7 KB after configuration. When the data length exceeds 7 KB, editing format will not take effect.

  • Page 162: Activating Editing Formats

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 5.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If having already configured any editing format before, it may directly apply the editing format. If not, it must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.

  • Page 163: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 5.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally. When “Exclusive Data Editing”...

  • Page 164: How To Configure Editing Formats

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...

  • Page 165: Select Format To Configure

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, start position, field adjustment, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.

  • Page 166: Restore Default Format

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT Select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below. Editing format Defaults Applicable Code Type Data Length 0 (No qualification)

  • Page 167: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. 5.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
  • Page 168 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Codabar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Trioptic Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 93 *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 169 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 5...
  • Page 170 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for EAN-13 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 171 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Chinese 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 172 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply...
  • Page 173 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UCC Coupon Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite CC-A/B *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite CC-C *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite TLC-39...
  • Page 174 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for US Postnet *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for US Planet *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UK Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Japan Postal *Apply Do Not Apply...
  • Page 175 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Dutch Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPU FICS Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroPDF417...
  • Page 176 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Editing Format for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Maxicode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for QR Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Aztec...

  • Page 177: Data Length

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3.2 DATA LENGTH The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing. Specify a value. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1) Read the barcode below to specify Max.

  • Page 178: Matching String & Location

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. Enable this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data.

  • Page 179: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 5.4.1 START POSITION Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail 5.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 180: Total Number Of Fields

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.4.3 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically.

  • Page 181: Field Settings

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4.4 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
  • Page 182 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 2 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 2 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for the desired character string.
  • Page 183 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 3 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 3 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 184 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 4 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 4 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for the desired character string.
  • Page 185 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 5 Setting Read the barcode below to divide field 5 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5… Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 186 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. If “Keyboard Wedge” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 187: Pause Field Setting

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.4.5 PAUSE FIELD SETTING Pause Field Time Limit the pause time interval (1~16). By default, it is set to 1 second. Pause Field Time 1~16 sec. (*1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the Pause Field. (It is set to 1 by default.) Read the “Decimal...

  • Page 188: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, it must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well.
  • Page 189 Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 Pause Field Null Character Field 6) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting. End Programming… Update...

  • Page 190: Programming Examples

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 5.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the Configuration Mode. Read the “Configure Format 1” barcode.

  • Page 191: Example Ii

    Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.6.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1 character to the 6 character is the date code. From the 7 character to the dash ‘-’...
  • Page 192 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide End Programming Format...

  • Page 193: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1504 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED Physical Characteristics Switch Tactile switch Indication Dual-color LED (Red/Green) and beeper Interface Options Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB HID, USB Virtual COM Weight Approx. 154 g Power Adaptor...
  • Page 194 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Resistance Impact Resistance 1.2 m, 5 drops per 6 sides Splash / Dust Resistance IP 30 Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge Programming Support Configuration via Setup Barcodes Use setup barcodes or host serial commands.

  • Page 195: Firmware Upgrade

    Appendix I FIRMWARE UPGRADE USING RS-232 1) Connect the RS-232 cable between the scanner and the computer, and join the power supply cord. 2) Read the following barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use RS-232 as download interface. Enter Setup Activate RS-232 115200 bps...
  • Page 196 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the computer. Kernel Program User Program K150x_V*.shx STD150x_V*.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for RS-232 or USB Virtual COM interface. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate;...

  • Page 197: Using Usb Virtual Com

    Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USING USB VIRTUAL COM 1) Connect the USB cable between the scanner and the computer. If using USB Virtual COM for the first time, it must install its driver from the CD-ROM. 2) For Windows platform, read the following barcodes in sequence to configure the scanner to use USB VCOM_CDC as download interface.
  • Page 198 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on the computer. Kernel Program User Program K150x_V*.shx STD150x_V*.shx communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for RS-232 or USB Virtual COM interface. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate;...

  • Page 199: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SERIAL COMMANDS Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn <CR> Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings. List Page 3 Serial Command “0x23”...

  • Page 200: Example

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose Disable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose Enable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d”...

  • Page 201: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE “Apply” Special Keyboard " Home Down & Left Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Update...
  • Page 202 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide “Bypass” Special Keyboard " & < > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. Enter Setup...

  • Page 203: Key Type & Status

    Appendix III Keyboard Wedge Table KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “Keyboard Wedge” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. *Normal Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Right Ctrl...

  • Page 204: Example

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 194 for “2” and “1”.

  • Page 205: Numeral Systems

    Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...

  • Page 206: Hexadecimal System

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...

  • Page 207: Ascii Table

    Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...

  • Page 208: Reading Driver Licenses

    Appendix V READING DRIVER LICENSES 1504 is capable of reading 2D driver’s licenses and other American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) compliant ID cards. For compliant 2D licensed card scanning, it decodes the information embedded in the ID cards to a formatted data. This appendix provides the setup barcodes required while ScanMaster utility provides GUI setup that is oganized and easy-to-use.
  • Page 209 Reading Driver Licenses OUTPUT SEQUENCE SETUP 1504 supports arranging the sequences of license embedded data via separators and fields. In order to present data in a consistent format, some barcodes (ex. First Name, Middle Name/Initial, Last Name, Name suffix, Name Prefix, Birth Date and so on) will return data based on the calculated actual data contained in the ID barcode.
  • Page 210 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Mailing Address Postal Code Home Address Line1 Home Address Line2 Home Address City Home Address State Home Address Postal Code License ID Number License Class License Restrictions License Endorsements Height (Feet and/or Inches) Height (Centimeters)
  • Page 211 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Weight (Pounds) Weight (Kilograms) Eye Color Hair Color License Expiration Date Birth Date Gender License Issue Date Issue Timestamp Number of Duplicates Medical Codes Organ Donor Update Abort...
  • Page 212 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Nonresident Customer ID Social Security Number AKA Birth Date AKA Social Security Name AKA Full Name AKA Last Name AKA First Name AKA Middle Name/Initial AKA Name Suffix AKA Name Prefix Weight Range Enter Setup...
  • Page 213 Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses Document Discriminator Country Federal Commission Codes Place of Birth Audit Information Inventory Control Race/Ethnicity Std Vehicle Class Std Restrictions Std Endorsements Class Description Endorsement Description Update Abort...
  • Page 214 1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide Restrictions Description Permit Class Permit Expiration Date Permit ID Number Permit Issue Date Permit Restrictions Permit endorsements Issuer ID Number Enter Setup...

  • Page 215: Separators And Fields

    Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses SEPARATORS AND FIELDS Define the separators that separate fields during the transmission sequence of data scanning. In addition to the built-in data elements, you can also specify up to 5 Additional Fields with 4 bytes characters. Program the transmission sequence by reading the desired fields as additional fields.

  • Page 216: Edit Separators

    1504 Barcode Scanner User Guide EDIT SEPARATORS All the driver license fields can be split with a pre-selected separator, for example, “-” as First Name-Last Name or “:” as First Name:Last Name. Edit Separator 1 Edit Separator 2 Edit Separator 3...

  • Page 217: Edit Fields

    Appendix V Reading Driver Licenses EDIT FIELDS Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from Additional 1 to Additional 5 accordingly. ® If “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

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