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  • Page 2 All brand, product and service, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners. The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement. EQUATOR LIMITED Website: http://www.metapace.com...

  • Page 3: Care & Maintenance

    IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ........................- 3 - Care & Maintenance ........................- 3 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with Metapace S-22 and the Cradle.............. 2 Installing the Battery to Metapace S-22..................2 Setting up the Cradle ........................3 Charging the Battery via the Cradle .................... 5 Inside the Package..........................
  • Page 6 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.6.2 Laser Mode........................38 1.6.3 Auto Off Mode........................38 1.6.4 Auto Power Off Mode .......................38 1.6.5 Aiming Mode........................39 1.6.8 Multi-Barcode Mode......................39 1.6.7 Presentation Mode......................40 1.7 Scanning Timeout........................41 1.8 Delay between Re-read ......................42 1.9 Read Redundancy (1D) ......................43 1.10 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ................
  • Page 7 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.5.7 Inter-Character Delay .......................82 2.5.8 Inter-Function Delay......................82 2.5.9 ACK/NAK Timeout ......................83 2.6 USB HID via the Cradle......................84 2.6.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type ..............85 2.6.2 Keyboard Settings......................86 2.6.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................92 2.6.4 Inter-Function Delay......................
  • Page 8 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.10 Code 128 ..........................126 4.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ......................127 4.11.1 Code ID Transmission....................127 4.11.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................127 4.12 ISBT 128 ..........................128 4.12.1 ISBT Concatenation .....................128 4.12.2 ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ................129 4.13 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ....................130 4.13.1 Code ID Selection ......................130...
  • Page 9 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.24.1 Japan Postnet ......................152 4.24.2 Australian Planet......................152 4.24.3 Dutch Planet.........................152 4.24.4 USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Planet.............152 4.24.5 USPS FICS Postal ......................153 4.25 2D Symbologies........................154 4.25.1 PDF417 ........................154 4.25.2 MicroPDF417 .......................154 4.25.3 Data Matrix........................155 4.25.4 Maxicode ........................156 4.25.5 QR Code........................156...
  • Page 10 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.4.3 Total Number of Fields....................212 6.4.4 Field Settings........................213 6.4.5 Pause Field Setting ......................219 6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ............220 6.6 Programming Examples ......................222 6.6.1 Example I ........................222 6.6.2 Example II ........................223 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................225 HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ......................227 Scanner Serial Commands ......................227...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Metapace S-22 scanner, which is specifically designed to answer your mobile demands, helps accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments,...

  • Page 12: Getting Familiarized With Metapace S-22 And The Cradle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH METAPACE S-22 AND THE CRADLE INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO METAPACE S-22 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 cradle.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Cradle

    Introduction SETTING UP THE CRADLE Capable of charging Metapace S-22, the cradle is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to the...
  • Page 14 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Blue, Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz) flashing Blue, Connected with the scanner solid Red, Blue, Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz)

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Via The Cradle

    Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA THE CRADLE 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. Please follow the steps below. Note: It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor).

  • Page 16: Inside The Package

    Power Supply Charging & Communication Cradle Rechargeable Li-ion battery Product CD Quick Start Guide Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based software Metapace.exe for configuration. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test Extremely low power consumption...

  • Page 17: 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 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
  • Page 18 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 Enabled...

  • Page 19: Quick Start

    QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the software Metapace.exe. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration.
  • Page 20 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with the cradle or a computer with ® Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details.

  • Page 21: Entering Configuration Mode

    Quick Start ENTERING CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have 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 22: Default Settings

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone).

  • Page 23: Reading A Setup Barcode

    Quick Start READING 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. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting.
  • Page 24 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 LED/Beeper Response when 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 LED/Beeper Response when 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 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action LED/Beeper Response when 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 list shown below includes pages. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read a particular “List Page x” barcode. And then the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the scanned page to the host immediately.
  • Page 28 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual List settings regarding Editing Format 1 (1/2) List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 (2/2) List Page 12 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 (1/2) List Page 13 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 (2/2)

  • Page 29: Creating One-Scan Setup Barcodes

    Quick Start CREATING 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, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use. The requirements of a One-Scan setup barcode are: a prefix of the “#@”...
  • Page 30 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Enter Setup...

  • Page 31: Understanding The Barcode Scanner

    Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter will guide you through the features of the barcode scanner and how it can function for you. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Battery..............21 1.2 Memory..............27 1.3 LED Indicator ............30 1.4 Beeper ..............32 1.5 Send “NR”...

  • Page 32: Power Economy

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.1.2 POWER ECONOMY The scanner features “Power-Saving”, “Auto Power Off” and “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” giving consideration to the power issue that is generally critical for Bluetooth-enabled devices. By the scanner’s support of power economy, its power...
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.2.2 AUTO POWER OFF For the scanner to save power, further to setting up “Power-Saving” mode, you may also need to enable “Auto Power Off”, which deals with a time for the scanner to automatically power off after power-on.
  • Page 34 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Enable *Disable Read the barcode above to enable/disable automatic power-off for Test Mode. Note: “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” only features enabling and disabling. It doesn’t feature the setting of auto power-off time. Such setting should be configured in the preceding setup of “Auto Power Off”.

  • Page 35: Power Economy Vs. Wpan Connection

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.3 POWER ECONOMY VS. WPAN CONNECTION Before the scanner can communicate with the host computer, Bluetooth connection (or WPAN connection) needs to be established. The scanner’s power economy always accommodates itself to the establishment of the WPAN connection. The following describes how the scanner carries out power economy before and after the establishment of the WPAN connection: Before establishing a WPAN connection successfully…...
  • Page 36 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual from low to high upon the resumption. If the scanner fails to resume the connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” barcode.

  • Page 37: Memory

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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 connection range.

  • Page 38: Memory Mode

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 4 MB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. Enable *Disable Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.

  • Page 39: Free Memory

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 8 sec Send Data The 4 MB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 246,723 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. You are advised to send data to the host immediately by having the scanner read the “Send Data”...

  • Page 40: Led Indicator

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide feedback for users. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full.

  • Page 41: Good Read Led

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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. Good Read LED Time-out after 0.01~2.54 sec.

  • Page 42: Beeper

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide feedback for users 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 43: Beeper Volume

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME Mute Minimum Volume Medium Volume *Maximum Volume Update...

  • Page 44: Good Read Beep

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP Frequency 8 kHz *4 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz Duration *Shortest Shorter Longer Longest Enter Setup...

  • Page 45: Low Battery Alarm

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery capacity runs low. In order to prevent data loss, you are advised to replace the battery immediately when you hear two short beeps (high tone).

  • Page 46: Send "Nr" To Host

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event. Enable *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 47: Scan Modes

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 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 Always Press Hold...

  • Page 48: Laser Mode

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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) you release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.

  • Page 49: Aiming Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.5 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, or (2) the pre-set timeout expires.

  • Page 50: Presentation Mode

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 51: 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 52: Delay Between Re-Read

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Addon Security For Upc/Ean Barcodes

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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. The more redundancy you select, the higher the reading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes.

  • Page 55: Auto-Sense Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE Users can just seat the scanner in the cradle to have it enter Auto-Sense mode. With Auto-Sense mode enabled, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode;...

  • Page 56: Negative Barcodes

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES 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 57: Picklist Mode

    Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 PICKLIST MODE Picklist Mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center under the laser aiming pattern. Enable *Disable Update...

  • Page 58: Mobile Phone/Display Mode

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 1.14 MOBILE PHONE/DISPLAY MODE By default this mode is disabled. There is a big improvement in reading barcodes displayed on mobile phones and electronic displays when this mode is enabled *Disable Enable Enter Setup...

  • Page 59: 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 the battery and pull the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. 2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup”...

  • Page 60: Bt Hid

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 61: Activate Bt Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE BT HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When BT HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US).

  • Page 62: Reset Connection

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION For BT HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you want to connect the scanner to another host, you must have it read the “Reset Connection”...

  • Page 63: Keyboard Settings

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 64 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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; see below for French Keyboard Style.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal...
  • Page 66 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 67 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *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 68 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 69: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.4 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 70: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.1.6 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Note: “By Character”...

  • Page 71: Transmit Speed

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.9 TRANSMIT SPEED By default, the BT HID transmit speed is set to normal. Users can have the scanner work in quicker transmit speed by reading the Fast barcode. *Normal Fast 2.1.10 SIMPLE PAIRING FOR IPHONE/IPAD The window requiring pairing passcode is always pop-up when you are using a ®...

  • Page 72: Bt Spp Slave

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE Scan this barcode to have the scanner get into SPP Slave Mode.

  • Page 73: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 two more times.

  • Page 74: Bt Spp Master

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.3 BT SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection”...
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may have the scanner read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address. Have the scanner read the “Abort”...

  • Page 76: Inter-Function Delay

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.3.2 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 77: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.3 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 78: Keyboard Wedge Via The Cradle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.4 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA THE CRADLE The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via the cradle 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 79: Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate the cradle Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type.

  • Page 80: Keyboard Settings

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits 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 81 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 82 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 83 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 84 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual *Capital Lock OFF Enter Setup...
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 86 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”.

  • Page 87: Inter-Character Delay

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 88: Inter-Function Delay

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.4.4 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 89: Via The Cradle

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 RS-232 VIA THE CRADLE Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer.

  • Page 90: Data Bits

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.5.3 DATA BITS *8 bits 7 bits 2.5.4 PARITY *No parity Even Enter Setup...

  • Page 91: Stop Bit

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit 2.5.6 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 92: Inter-Character Delay

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.5.7 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 93: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.9 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 94: Usb Hid Via The Cradle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.6 USB HID VIA THE CRADLE For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 95: Activate Usb Hid & Select Keyboard Type

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate the cradle USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.

  • Page 96: Keyboard Settings

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
  • Page 97 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 98 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 99 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 100 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual *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 101 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. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".

  • Page 102: Inter-Character Delay

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.6.3 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 103: Hid Character Transmit Mode

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character 2.6.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE By default, this interface employs special function codes (0x01 ~ 0x1F) defined in the...

  • Page 104: Usb Virtual Com Via The Cradle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 2.7 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA THE CRADLE Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.

  • Page 105: Ack/Nak Timeout

    Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.7.3 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 106 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Enter Setup...

  • Page 107: Setting Up A Wpan Connection

    Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the cradle, ® or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via the cradle after reading “Set Connection”...

  • Page 108: Connecting Via The Cradle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 3.1 CONNECTING VIA THE CRADLE By default, the interface of the cradle is set to “USB HID”. Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to PC. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time.

  • Page 109: Change Interface

    Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of the cradle, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to the cradle, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.

  • Page 110: Connecting Via Bluetooth ® Dongle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 Bluetooth dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.

  • Page 111: 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 112 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 113 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Use random PIN No PIN required Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN”...

  • Page 114: Connect To Dongle

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 ® ® ® running Microsoft...
  • Page 115 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 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. Click [Next].
  • Page 116 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Click [Next]. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. Enter Setup...
  • Page 117 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys. Update...
  • Page 118 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported. Click [Finish]. Scanner as BT SPP Slave Scanner as BT SPP Master Enter Setup...
  • Page 119 Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 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 120 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual BT SPP Connected BT SPP Disconnected Enter Setup...

  • Page 121: 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 ..............112 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 ..........114 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........115 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..........118 4.5 Code-25 –...

  • Page 122: Codabar

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 4.1.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.2 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 123: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.3 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 124: Code 25 - Industrial 25

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable 4.2.1 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.

  • Page 125: Code 25 - Interleaved 25

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 4.3.1 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. *Do Not Verify USS Check Digit OPCC Check Digit...

  • Page 126: Convert To Ean-13

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.3.3 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.

  • Page 127: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 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 128: Code 25 - Matrix 25

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 4.4.1 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 4.4.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 129: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.3 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 130: Code-25 - Chinese 25

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.5 CODE-25 – CHINESE 25 Enable *Disable 4.6 ITALIAN PHARMACODE (CODE32) Enable *Disable Note: Code 39 must be enabled first. Enter Setup...

  • Page 131: Code 39

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.7 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 4.7.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Code 39 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.7.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 132: Standard/Full Ascii Code 39

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.7.3 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 133 Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Max. Length (*55) or Fixed Length 1 Min. Length (*4) or Fixed Length 2 7) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237 for the desired length. 8) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting. Update...

  • Page 134: Trioptic Code 39

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.8 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. Code 39 Full ASCII *Standard Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.

  • Page 135: Code 93

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9 CODE 93 *Enable Disable 4.9.1 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 136: Code 128

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.10 CODE 128 *Enable Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 137: Gs1-128 (Ean-128)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) *Enable Disable Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. 4.11.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the Code ID (" ") in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.11.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER)

  • Page 138: Isbt 128

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.12 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable 4.12.1 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 139: Isbt Concatenation Redundancy

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.2 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 237 for the desired redundancy. 3) Read the “Validate”...

  • Page 140: Gs1 Databar (Rss Family)

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.13 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 141: Gs1 Databar Omnidirectional (Rss-14)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.2 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 142: Gs1 Databar Expanded (Rss Expanded)

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.13.3 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.

  • Page 143: Gs1 Databar Limited (Rss Limited)

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.4 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 144: Convert To Upc/Ean

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.13.5 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” is the Application ID and must be followed by a single zero (the first digit encoded).

  • Page 145: Msi

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 MSI Enable *Disable 4.14.1 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 146: Code Length Qualification

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.14.3 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 147: 137

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.15 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 Update...

  • Page 148: 138

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.16 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 Enter Setup...

  • Page 149: Isbn Conversion

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 4.16.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert...

  • Page 150: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.17 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 your requirements, UPC-A, EAN-13 and EAN-128 must be enabled...

  • Page 151: Upc-A

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.18 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 Update...

  • Page 152: Convert To Ean-13

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit).

  • Page 153: Upc-E

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19 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 Update...

  • Page 154: System Number Selection

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 155: System Number Transmission

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Do Not Transmit...

  • Page 156: Code 11

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.20 CODE 11 Enable *Disable 4.20.1 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 4.20.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.

  • Page 157: Code Length Qualification

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.20.3 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 158: Composite Code

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.21 COMPOSITE CODE 4.21.1 COMPOSITE CC-A/B Enable Composite CC-A/B *Disable 4.21.2 COMPOSITE CC-C Enable Composite CC-C *Disable 4.21.3 COMPOSITE TLC-39 Enable Composite TLC-39 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 159: Upc Composite Mode

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.21.4 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. UPC Always Linked Transmit UPC barcodes and the 2D portion.

  • Page 160: Us Postal Code

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.22 US POSTAL CODE 4.22.1 US POSTNET *Enable US Postnet Disable 4.22.2 US PLANET *Enable US Planet Disable 4.22.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit US Postal...

  • Page 161: Uk Postal Code

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.23 UK POSTAL CODE 4.23.1 UK POSTNET *Enable UK Postnet Disable 4.23.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT *Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Do Not Transmit Update...

  • Page 162: More Postal Code

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.24 MORE POSTAL CODE 4.24.1 JAPAN POSTNET *Enable Japan Postal Disable 4.24.2 AUSTRALIAN PLANET *Enable Australian Postal Disable 4.24.3 DUTCH PLANET *Enable Dutch Postal Disable 4.24.4 USPS 4CB/ONE CODE/INTELLIGENT MAIL PLANET Enable USPS 4CB/ One Code/...

  • Page 163: Usps Fics Postal

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.24.5 USPS FICS POSTAL Enable UPU FICS Postal *Disable Update...

  • Page 164: Symbologies

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.25 2D SYMBOLOGIES 4.25.1 PDF417 *Enable PDF417 Disable 4.25.2 MICROPDF417 Enable MicroPDF417 *Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 165: Data Matrix

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.25.3 DATA MATRIX *Enable Data Matrix Disable Data Matirx 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. Auto —...

  • Page 166: Maxicode

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.25.4 MAXICODE *Enable Maxicode Disable 4.25.5 QR CODE *Enable QR Code Disable 4.25.6 MICROQR *Enable MicroQR Disable 4.25.7 AZTEC *Enable Aztex Disable Enter Setup...

  • Page 167: Macro Pdf

    Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.26 MACRO PDF Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF barcodes into one file, known as Macro PDF417 or Macro MicroPDF417. Note: Each Macro PDF barcode has a unique identifier, thus leave adequate space between them while printing barcodes.

  • Page 168: Escape Characters

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 4.26.2 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 169: 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 170: Character Substitution

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 171: Select A Set For Character Substitution

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION 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 172: Symbologies For Character Substitution (All 3 Sets)

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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” barcode for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
  • Page 173 Chapter 5 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 174 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 175 Chapter 5 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 176 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 *Apply...
  • Page 177 Chapter 5 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 Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite CC-A/B *Apply...
  • Page 178 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 179 Chapter 5 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 180 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 181 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply Update...

  • Page 182: Prefix/Suffix Code

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 have the string...

  • Page 183: 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 184 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 UPC-E...
  • Page 185 Chapter 5 Defining Output Format MicroQR Aztec IATA Macro PDF417 Macro MicroPDF417 Update...

  • Page 186: Change Code Id

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
  • Page 187 Chapter 5 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 188 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 189: Clear Code Id Settings

    Chapter 5 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 5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS Clear All Code ID Settings Update...

  • Page 190: Length Code

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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...
  • Page 191 Chapter 5 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 192 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 193 Chapter 5 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 194 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Length Code for 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 Length Code for US Planet...
  • Page 195 Chapter 5 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 196 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 Length Code for Maxicode...
  • Page 197 Chapter 5 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 198: Multi-Barcode Editor

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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. Enabling this mode will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. The maximum output data length of the concatenated barcodes is 10KB after configuration.

  • Page 199: Edit A Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.1 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 238 for Code Type of the (first) barcode.
  • Page 200 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 5A (Z) 7A (z) Aztec 5B ( [ ) GS1 DataBar (RSS) 7B ({) Micro QR 7C (|) USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail 7D (}) UPU FICS Postal 7E (~) UCC Coupon Extended Code 3) Barcode Length setting –...

  • Page 201: Activate The Concatenation Of Barcodes

    Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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. 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 202: Removal Of Special Character

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 203: 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 comprise the data actually sent to the host computer.

  • Page 204: Activating Editing Formats

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 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 205: Exclusive Data Editing

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 6.1.2 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 206: How To Configure Editing Formats

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE EDITING FORMATS End Programming Format...

  • Page 207: 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, start position, field adjustment, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence.

  • Page 208: Restore Default Format

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 209: Configuring Format - Define Data Criteria

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 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. 6.3.1 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 210 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 211 Chapter 6 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 212 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 213 Chapter 6 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 214 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 Do Not Apply...
  • Page 215 Chapter 6 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 216 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 217 Chapter 6 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 218 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 219: Data Length

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3.2 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. You may specify a value from 0 to 254. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification.

  • Page 220: Matching String & Location

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may 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 221: Configuring Format - Define Data Field

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 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 6.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 222: Total Number Of Fields

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.4.3 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 223: Field Settings

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.4 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 224 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 238 for the desired character string.
  • Page 225 Chapter 6 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 238 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 226 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 238 for the desired character string.
  • Page 227 Chapter 6 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 238 for the desired character string. Read the “Validate”...
  • Page 228 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 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 “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.

  • Page 229: Pause Field Setting

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.5 PAUSE FIELD SETTING Pause Field Time You can 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 230: Configuring Format - Define Transmission Sequence

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE 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 231 Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 Pause Field Null Character Field 3) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting. End Programming… Update...

  • Page 232: Programming Examples

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual 6.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.6.1 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 233: Example Ii

    Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.6.2 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 235: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics Metapace S-22 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with the cradle Serial Port Profile (BT SPP) Interface Supported Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID) Keyboard Wedge, RS-232.
  • Page 236 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual Electrical Characteristics Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 800 mAh Power Adaptor Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output DC 5V, 2A (Cradle) DC 5V, 0.5A (Battery Charger) Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C...

  • Page 237: Host Serial Commands

    Appendix I HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SCANNER 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 238: Example

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual #@TRIGOFF<CR> Purpose To disable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON<CR> Purpose To enable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d”...

  • Page 239: Cradle Setup Barcodes & Serial Commands

    Appendix I Host Serial Commands For the scanner to read the serial number and beep – #@RDSN<CR> #@////<CR> Note: (1) For RS-232 or USB Virtual COM, you can only configure the first scanner that connects to the cradle. To identify the scanner, you may send the serial command to have it respond with a beep.

  • Page 240: Cradle Serial Commands

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual CRADLE SERIAL COMMANDS Config<CR> Purpose To configure the cradle. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Config Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one.
  • Page 241 Appendix I Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort<CR> Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one cradle to PC via USB. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: UseVariablePort Version<CR> Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Version GetID<CR>...

  • Page 242: Example

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup barcodes for configuring the cradle, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the cradle via RS-232 or USB. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between the cradle and your computer.

  • Page 243: Keyboard Wedge Table

    Appendix II KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE The table below features special keyboard wedge codes applied to the scanner by default. If you have determined to bypass this special keyboard, please refer to the table on the next page. " Home Down &...
  • Page 244 Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual “Bypass” Special Keyboard " & < > Enter Setup...

  • Page 245: Key Type & Status

    Appendix II Keyboard Wedge Table KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” 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 246: Example

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for “2” and “1”.

  • Page 247: Numeral Systems

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

  • Page 248: Hexadecimal System

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal Enter Setup...

  • Page 249: Ascii Table

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

  • Page 250: Entering Pin Code For Authentication

    Metapace S-22 Hardware Manual ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the barcode below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use Preset PIN 2) Read one of the barcodes to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.

  • Page 251: Disable Authentication Or Use Random Pin

    Appendix III Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the barcode 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.

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