Using Adf Bar Codes; Adf Bar Code Menu Example - Motorola Symbol DS3407 Reference Manual

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Using ADF Bar Codes

When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning.
To program each data formatting rule:
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Start the Rule. Scan
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Specify Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128),
code length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits "129"). See
12-11.
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Select Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule specify how to
format the data for transmission. See
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Save the Rule. Scan
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To correct errors during this process, you can erase criteria, actions, and entire rules by scanning the
appropriate bar code on
Beeper Definitions on page 2-2

ADF Bar Code Menu Example

This section provides an example of how to enter and use ADF rules for scan data.
An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and destination code into their
own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the
manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format:
MMMMMPPPPPDD
Where: M = Manufacturer ID
P = Part Number
D = Destination Code
The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number
<CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>. The center treats the UPC data as a manufacturer ID code.
The following rules must be entered:
When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the manufacturer ID key
<CTRL M>, send the next 5 characters, send the part number key <CTRL P>, send the next 2 characters,
send the destination code key <CTRL D>.
When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL M>.
To enter these rules, use the following steps:
Begin New Rule on page 12-8.
Actions on page
Save Rule on page 12-8. This places the rule in the "top" position in the rule buffer.
page 12-9.
guide through the programming steps.
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Criteria on page