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Page 1 1560/1562 Barcode Scanner Setup labels included. Version 1.02...
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 you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.
Page 3: For Canada
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie. FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS The 1560/1562 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1560) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The 1660 unit has very low level of RF energy that...
Page 4: For Product With Laser
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.
Page 5: Release Notes
RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Modified: Charging the Battery via 3656 —charging time changed 1.02 July 07, 2009 from 3 to 5 (hr) Modified: 1.1 Battery — charging time changed from 3 to 5 (hr) Modified: 1.1.2 Auto Power Off & Power-Saving — add setup label for Power-Saving setting (101021) Modified: 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings —...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with 1560/1562 and 3656 ................2 Installing the Battery to 1560/1562 ..................2 Setting up 3656 ........................... 3 Charging the Battery via 3656 ....................5 Inside the Package..........................
Page 8 1.8 Delay between Re-read ......................36 1.9 Effective Decoding Area ......................37 1.9.1 Positioning Window ......................37 1.9.2 Adjusting Window......................37 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) ....................39 1.11 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only).................40 1.12 Negative Barcodes .........................40 1.13 Symbologies Supported ......................41 1.13.1 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies................42...
Page 9 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6 USB Virtual COM via 3656 .......................75 2.6.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ....................75 2.6.2 Inter-Function Delay......................75 2.6.3 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................76 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION ....................77 3.1 Connecting via 3656 ........................78 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 ......................
Page 10 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................110 4.11 ISBT 128 ..........................111 4.12 MSI ............................112 4.12.1 Checksum Verification....................112 4.12.2 Checksum Transmission .....................113 4.12.3 Code Length Qualification ...................114 4.13 French Pharmacode......................115 4.13.1 Checksum Transmission .....................115 4.14 Italian Pharmacode ......................116 4.14.1 Checksum Transmission .....................116...
Page 11 6.3 Programming Examples ......................168 6.3.1 Example I ........................168 6.3.2 Example II ........................169 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................171 FIRMWARE UPGRADE........................173 How to Upgrade 1560/1562 Firmware..................173 Using 3656 ..........................173 Using a Generic Dongle ......................175 How to Upgrade 3656 Firmware ....................177 Upgrading 3656 CPU Firmware....................177 Upgrading 3656 USB Bridge Firmware...................179 HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ......................181...
Page 13: Introduction
Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners, the 1560/1562 scanners are ideal for carrying around, and thus give workers tether-free mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of scanners deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 90 meters and a prolonged battery life to keep business running.
Page 14: Getting Familiarized With 1560/1562 And 3656
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1560/1562 AND 3656 INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1560/1562 When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the Auto-Sense stand.
Page 15: Setting Up 3656
Introduction SETTING UP 3656 Capable of charging 1560/1562, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656.
Page 16 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Blue, Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz) flashing Red, Blue, Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz) solid flashing Red, Enter Download Mode...
Page 17: Charging The Battery Via 3656
Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656 The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. Note: It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).
Page 18: Inside The Package
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner. Barcode Scanner (1560 or 1562) BT Base (3656)
Page 19: Quick Start
QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels 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.
Page 20 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Working Mode Upon powering up, the 1560/1562 scanner will try to establish a connection with 3656 or a ® computer with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.
Page 21: Enter Configuration Mode
Quick Start ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" label, 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 label.
Page 22: Default Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
Page 23: Read A Setup Label
Quick Start READ A SETUP LABEL 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 when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
Page 24 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: 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 25 Quick Start 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. Enter the Configuration Mode…...
Page 26 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 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.
Page 27: List The Current Settings
Quick Start LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Page 28 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide List Page 8 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 9 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 10 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 4...
Page 29: Understanding The Barcode Scanner
1.8 Delay between Re-read..........36 1.9 Effective Decoding Area ..........37 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) ........39 1.11 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only) ...... 40 1.12 Negative Barcodes ........... 40 1 .13 Symbologies Supported ..........41 1.1 BATTERY The scanner is powered by a rechargeable 3.7 V/800 mAh Li-ion battery, and it takes...
Page 30: Auto Power Off & Power-Saving
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off).
Page 31 (2) the scanner is in the configuration mode, (3) the scan mode is set to Test, Continuous or Alternate Mode, (4) 1560 is in Auto-Sense mode and seated in the Auto-Sense Stand, or (5) the setting value of Power-Saving is greater than that of Auto Power Off.
Page 32: Memory
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range.
Page 33: Memory Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable Memory Mode *Disable Memory Mode Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
Page 34: Send Data
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3 sec 5 sec 8 sec Send Data The 512 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 32,768 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning.
Page 35: Led Indicator
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-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 36: Good Read Led
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.
Page 37: Beeper
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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 short beep, high tone...
Page 38: Beeper Volume
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Enter Setup...
Page 39: 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 40: Low Battery Alarm
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low. No Alarm * Low Battery Alarm Enter Setup...
Page 41: Send "Nr" To Host
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Update...
Page 42: Scan Modes
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6 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. Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning...
Page 43: Continuous Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning.
Page 44: Test Mode
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.2 TEST MODE The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing purpose. Test Mode 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down.
Page 45: Auto Power Off Mode
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”...
Page 46: Multi-Barcode Mode
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes. The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.
Page 47: 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 seconds (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.
Page 48: Delay Between Re-Read
1560 Series 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 49: Effective Decoding Area
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area.
Page 50 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% Enter Setup...
Page 51: Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 AUTO-SENSE MODE (1560 ONLY) This mode is only available when you want to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
Page 52: Ccd Sensor Always Active (1560 Only)
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.11 CCD SENSOR ALWAYS ACTIVE (1560 ONLY) This feature is used to keep the CCD sensor always active so that the scanner can decode more efficiently. However, you may disable it in order to save battery power.
Page 53: Symbologies Supported
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 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 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
Page 54: Read Redundancy For All Symblogies
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.13.1 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES 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 "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful decodings of the same barcode to make the reading valid.
Page 55: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13.2 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with addons only. Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to take effect.
Page 56 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 57: Selecting Output Interface
Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install batteries and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
Page 58: Bt Hid
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 59: Reset Connection
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface BT HID By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported for BT HID or USB HID when using 3656 with the USB cable provided — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US) PCAT (UK)
Page 60: Keyboard Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout.
Page 61 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Cap Lock Type Description Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys. Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters.
Page 62 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Capital Lock ON Auto Detection 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 63 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Case-sensitive Ignore Case Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 64: Inter-Function Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 65: Bt Spp
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2 BT SPP For BT SPP, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. For example, run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP Activate B SPP 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY...
Page 66: Ack/Nak Timeout
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.3 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 three more times.
Page 67: Keyboard Wedge Via 3656
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA 3656 The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via 3656 to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join 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 68: Keyboard Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Keyboard Wedge via 3656 By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported when using 3656 with the keyboard wedge cable provided — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type...
Page 69 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 70 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard. Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
Page 71 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Normal Capital Lock Shift Lock Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive"...
Page 72 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 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. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Page 73 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 74: Inter-Character Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enable *Disable 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.
Page 75: Via 3656
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4 RS-232 VIA 3656 Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 76: Data Bits
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 9600 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.4.3 DATA BITS * 8 bits 7 bits 2.4.4 PARITY *No Parity Even Enter Setup...
Page 77: Stop Bit
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits * 1 stop bit 2.4.6 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.
Page 78: Inter-Character Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Data Ready Invert Data Ready 2.4.7 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.
Page 79: Ack/Nak Timeout
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.9 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 three more times.
Page 80: Usb Hid Via 3656
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5 USB HID VIA 3656 For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 81 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface USB HID via 3656 By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported for BT HID or USB HID when using 3656 with the USB cable provided — Keyboard Type Keyboard Type PCAT (US)
Page 82: Keyboard Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
Page 83 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys. Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters.
Page 84 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Auto Detection 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 85 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Ignore Case Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Page 86: Inter-Function Delay
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.5.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Page 87: Usb Virtual Com Via 3656
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3656 Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord if necessary. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Page 88: Ack/Nak Timeout
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.6.3 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 three more times.
Page 89: Setting Up A Wpan Connection
Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The 1560/1562 scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via ® the 3656 stand, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.
Page 90: Connecting Via 3656
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3656 Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to PC. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM.
Page 91: Change Interface
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of 3656, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3656, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.
Page 92: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH DONGLE ® 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection ® via a generic Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
Page 93: Configure Related Settings
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with ®...
Page 94 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
Page 95 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Entering preset PIN code… 1. Read the “Use preset PIN” label to enable authentication with a preset PIN. Use preset PIN 2. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal. By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”.
Page 96: Connect To Dongle
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is ® ®...
Page 97 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 4. Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer. 5.
Page 98 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner. Select the target scanner.
Page 99 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. 9. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Update...
Page 100 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 10. Click [Finish]. Bluetooth SPP Only Enter Setup...
Page 101 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 11. Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, or you want to change to use BT HID, it is suggested that you remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
Page 102 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 12. Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or Notepad.exe if using BT HID. The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.
Page 103: Changing Symbology Settings
Chapter 4 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..............92 4.2 Code 25 - Industrial 25..........94 4.3 Code 25 - Interleaved 25 ..........97 4.4 Code 25 - Matrix 25 ..........100 4.5 Code 39 ..............103 4.6 Code 93 ..............105...
Page 104: Codabar
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 4.1.1 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs – * abcd/abcd abcd/tn*e ABCD/ABCD ABCD/TN*E Enter Setup...
Page 105: Start/Stop Transmission
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.3 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 106: Code 25 - Industrial 25
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Industrial 25 Disable Industrial 25 4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 107: Checksum Verification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 4.2.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Industrial 25 Checksum Do Not Transmit...
Page 108: Code Length Qualification
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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.
Page 109: Code 25 - Interleaved 25
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Interleaved 25 Disable Interleaved 25 4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 110: Checksum Verification
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 4.3.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
Page 111: Code Length Qualification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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.
Page 112: Code 25 - Matrix 25
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable Matrix 25 *Disable Matrix 25 4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Page 113: Checksum Verification
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 4.4.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Matrix 25 Checksum Do Not Transmit...
Page 114: Code Length Qualification
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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.
Page 115: Code 39
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.5.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether or not to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes.
Page 116: Checksum Transmission
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.5.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Checksum Do Not Transmit 4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether or not to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Page 117: Code 93
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 4.7 CODE 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Update...
Page 118: Ean-8
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.8 EAN-8 *Enable EAN-8 (No Addon) Disable EAN-8 (No Addon) Enable EAN-8 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 2 Enable EAN-8 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-8 Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 119: Convert To Ean-13
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether or not to expand the read EAN-8 barcode into EAN-13. If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13. Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 4.8.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Page 120: 108
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.9 EAN-13 *Enable EAN-13 (No Addon) Disable EAN-13 (No Addon) Enable EAN-13 Addon 2 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 2 Enable EAN-13 Addon 5 *Disable EAN-13 Addon 5 Enter Setup...
Page 121: Isbn Conversion
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 4.9.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION...
Page 122: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable EAN-128 *Disable EAN-128 4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the Code ID (" ") in the data being transmitted. Transmit EAN-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER)
Page 123: Isbt 128
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Note: EAN-128 barcodes start with the control character to distinguish themselves FNC1 from other uses of Code 128. is also used to separate data fields in the FNC1 EAN-128 barcodes. 4.11 ISBT 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. Enable ISBT 128 *Disable ISBT 128 Update...
Page 124: Msi
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12 MSI Enable MSI *Disable MSI 4.12.1 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Select one of the three checksum calculations to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes. If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Page 125: Checksum Transmission
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Last Digit Not Transmitted Both Digits Transmitted Both Digits Not Transmitted Update...
Page 126: Code Length Qualification
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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.
Page 127: French Pharmacode
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable French Pharmacode *Disable French Pharmacode 4.13.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit French Pharmacode Checksum Do Not Transmit Update...
Page 128: Italian Pharmacode
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable Italian Pharmacode *Disable Italian Pharmacode 4.14.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Italian Pharmacode Checksum Do Not Transmit Enter Setup...
Page 129: Plessey
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.15 PLESSEY Enable Plessey *Disable Plessey 4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether or not to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 4.15.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum characters (two digits) in the data being transmitted.
Page 130: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) 4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION Select a desired Code ID to use – RSS Code ID " ” or EAN-128 Code ID " ". “]C1” for RSS Code ID “]e0” for RSS Code ID (Default) 4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14)
Page 131: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Application ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Application ID Do Not Transmit Checksum Transmission Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Checksum Do Not Transmit...
Page 132: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Code ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit 4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited...
Page 133 Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Application ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Application ID Do Not Transmit Checksum Transmission Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Checksum Do Not Transmit...
Page 134: Telepen
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Telepen 4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether or not to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Page 135: Upc-A
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18 UPC-A *Enable UPC-A (No Addon) Disable UPC-A (No Addon) Enable UPC-A Addon 2 *Disable UPC-A Addon 2 Enable UPC-A Addon 5 *Disable UPC-A Addon 5 Update...
Page 136: Convert To Ean-13
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-A barcode into EAN-13. If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13. Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 4.18.2 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION...
Page 137: Upc-E
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19 UPC-E *Enable UPC-E (No Addon) Disable UPC-E (No Addon) Enable UPC-E Addon 2 *Disable UPC-E Addon 2 Enable UPC-E Addon 5 *Disable UPC-E Addon 5 Update...
Page 138: System Number Selection
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION 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...
Page 139: System Number Transmission
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-E Checksum Do Not Transmit...
Page 140 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 141: Defining Output Format
Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure 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 142: Character Substitution
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2 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 143: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.2 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” label for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
Page 144 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon)
Page 145 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply 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...
Page 146 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar (RSS) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) Do Not Apply...
Page 147 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Update...
Page 148: Prefix/Suffix Code
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3 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 will...
Page 149: Code Id
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.4 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 you can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “BT HID”, “USB HID”...
Page 150: Change Code Id
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide UPC-A Plessey Telepen Apply Code ID Set 1 Apply Code ID Set 2 Apply Code ID Set 3 Apply Code ID Set 4 Apply Code ID Set 5 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID.
Page 151 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Codabar Configure Code ID for Code 39 Configure Code ID for Code 93 Configure Code ID for Code 128 Configure Code ID for EAN-8 Configure Code ID for EAN-13 Configure Code ID for French Pharmacode Configure Code ID for Italian Pharmacode...
Page 152: Clear Code Id Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS...
Page 153: Length Code
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.5 LENGTH CODE A two-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. Length Code for Codabar Apply *Do Not Apply...
Page 154 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for EAN-13 *Do Not Apply Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 *Do Not Apply...
Page 155 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for Plessey Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Telepen Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply Update...
Page 156: Multi-Barcode Editor
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
Page 157: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 190 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
Page 158: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.6.2 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.
Page 159: Removal Of Special Character
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 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 160 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Enter Setup...
Page 161: Applying Formats For Data Editing
Chapter 6 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.
Page 162: Format Selection
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.1 FORMAT SELECTION 6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you 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 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 4 Enable Format 4 *Disable Format 4 Editing Format 5 Enable Format 5 *Disable Format 5 6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats.
Page 164: Editing Format
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2 EDITING FORMAT End Programming Format...
Page 165: Select Format To Configure
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.1 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, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.
Page 166: Restore Default Format
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may 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: Define Data Criteria
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.3 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. 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 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide EAN-128 & RSS French Pharmacode Italian Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Plessey Telepen UPC-A UPC-A Addon 2 UPC-A Addon 5 UPC-E UPC-E Addon 2 UPC-E Addon 5 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.
Page 169 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing You may specify a value from 0 to 254. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1. Read the label below to specify Max. Length or Min. Length separately, and follow steps 2~3. Max.
Page 170: Divide Data Into Fields
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.4 DIVIDE DATA INTO FIELDS 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...
Page 171 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Two Fields Three Fields Four Fields Five Fields Six Fields Note: The number of configurable fields is always one less than the total number of fields specified. The extra data characters beyond the last field configured will be automatically assigned to the next field.
Page 172: Field Settings
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.5 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 173 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 2 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 190 for the desired character string. 3.
Page 174 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 3 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 190 for the desired character string.
Page 175 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 4 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 190 for the desired character string. 3.
Page 176 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 5 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 190 for the desired character string.
Page 177 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. 1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time. 2.
Page 178: Field Transmission Sequence
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.2.6 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you 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 179 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 3) Read the “End” label to complete this setting. Update...
Page 180: Programming Examples
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6.3 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.3.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode.
Page 181: Example Ii
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3.2 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 182 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide End Programming Format...
Page 183: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1560 1562 Scan Engine Non-contact type Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels Laser Light Source Visible red LED Visible laser diode RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with 3656...
Page 184 √ 3656 Stand √ √ Note: The 3656 stand is not only an Auto-Sense stand (for 1560 only) and capable of charging the 1560/1562 scanner, but specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. Enter Setup...
Page 185: Firmware Upgrade
FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can only upgrade firmware of one scanner at a time. For example, you must turn off each of the rest 1560/1562 scanner when there is more than one scanner connected to your computer. Note: In case it fails downloading due to low battery, make sure the targe scanner is loaded with good alkaline batteries and the battery charge is enough.
Page 186 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5) Read the following labels in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode. The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading. Enter Setup Download 6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.
Page 187: Using A Generic Dongle
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade USING A GENERIC DONGLE 1) Refer to 3 .2.3 Connect to Dongle for the target scanner to accept the connection request from your computer. 2) Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use BT SPP as output interface.
Page 188 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 5) After upgrading kernel, you will need to manually restart the scanner. After upgrading the user program, the scanner will automatically restart itself once the download is completed successfully. Note: The output interface remains unchanged as specified in step 2 (= BT SPP).
Page 189: How To Upgrade 3656 Firmware
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade HOW TO UPGRADE 3656 FIRMWARE UPGRADING 3656 CPU FIRMWARE 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Page 190 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer. 1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port. For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate. For USB Virtual COM interface, ignore the baud rate setting.
Page 191: Upgrading 3656 Usb Bridge Firmware
Appendix I Firmware Upgrade UPGRADING 3656 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE 1) Connect the USB cable between 3656 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656. Read the “Set Connection”...
Page 192 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB Virtual COM interface, and ignore the baud rate setting. 2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update (3656*.shx).
Page 193: Host Serial Commands
Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS 1560/1562 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.
Page 194: Example
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d” EXAMPLE You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the 1560/1562 scanner via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP. For the scanner to stop immediately – For the scanner to resume working –...
Page 195: 3656 Serial Commands
Appendix II Host Serial Commands 3656 SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure the 3656 stand by having a connected scanner read 3656-related setup labels. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Page 196 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Config<CR> Purpose To configure 3656. Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one. DefaultSetting<CR> Purpose To restore the default settings.
Page 197 Appendix II Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3656 to PC via USB. Remarks Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Remarks GetID<CR> Purpose To get MAC ID. Remarks Download<CR>...
Page 198: Example
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup labels for configuring the 3656 stand, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3656 via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or HID.
Page 199: Keyboard Wedge Table
Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE " Home Down & Left Right PgUp Exec < PgDn > ENTER* Note: (1) ~ : Digits of numeric keypad. (2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad. KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Page 200: Key Status
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide 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 Add Left Alt Add Right Alt USER-DEFINED SCAN CODE 1) Read the “Set Scan Code”...
Page 201: Numeral Systems
Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal Validate the Values Validate Update Abort...
Page 202: Hexadecimal System
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...
Page 203: Ascii Table
Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE " & < > Update Abort...
Page 204: Entering Pin Code For Authentication
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the label below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use preset PIN 2) Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
Page 205: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin
Appendix IV Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the label below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or use a random PIN for authentication. *No PIN or use random PIN Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication.
Page 206 1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide Reject Random PIN Request When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN request by having the scanner read the “Validate” label. Enter Setup...

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