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  • Page 1 2D Code Scanner (Fixed type) QB30-SR QB30-SU User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 If it is judged by DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED that malfunction of the product is due to the product having been dropped or subjected to impact, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge even within the warranty period.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Beeper, Indicator LED, Illumination LEDs, and Magic key...............41 Beeper ..............................41 Indicator LED............................43 Illumination LEDs..........................44 Magic key..............................45 Chapter 10 LUMINOSITY SETTING ........................46 Chapter 11 External Input/Output (QB30-SR only) ....................47 11.1 External Trigger Terminal........................47 11.2 External Reset Terminal........................47 11.3 External Terminal..........................47 11.4 Data output Timing ..........................48...
  • Page 4 12.2 USB-COM Interface ..........................51 12.3 USB Keyboard Interface (QB30-SU)....................53 12.4 Communication Format.........................54 12.5 GTIN Format Conversion ........................66 Chapter 13 Reading Test Function ........................71 Chapter 14 Image Memory Function........................72 Chapter 15 Live Mode Function..........................73 Chapter 16 Parameters and Defaults........................74 Chapter 17 QR-Coded Parameter Menu ........................97 17.1 Parameter Setting Procedure Using the QR-coded Parameter Menu ............97...
  • Page 5: Preface

    After you have finished reading this manual, keep it handy for speedy reference. Note: Do not use this scanner in an environment with electrical noise that can trigger malfunction. Note: Specifications described in this manual are supported by QB30-SR Firmware version 1.00 or later and QB30-SU Firmware version 1.00 or later.
  • Page 6: Customer Registration And Inquiries

    Customer Registration and Inquiries Customer Registration To allow us to provide our customers with comprehensive service and support, we request that all customers complete a Member Registration Form. Registered members will be offered the following privileges.  Latest upgrade information ...
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe all these safety precautions.  Please READ through these instructions carefully. They will enable you to use the scanner correctly.  Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference. Strict observance of these warnings and cautions is a MUST for preventing accidents that could result in bodily injury and substantial property damage.
  • Page 8 WARNING To System Designers:  When introducing the scanner in those systems that could affect human lives (e.g., medicines management system), develop applications carefully through redundancy and safety design which avoids the feasibility of affecting human lives even if a data error occurs. Follow the instructions correctly.
  • Page 9 CAUTION Follow the instructions correctly. Failure to do so could cause fire or smoke, as well as malfunction to the scanner. Please read the following safety precautions carefully before using the device.  Never disassemble or modify the scanner; doing so could result in an accident such as break or fire. Doing so could result in a fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 10 CAUTION Follow the instructions correctly. Failure to do so could cause fire or smoke, as well as malfunction to the scanner. Please read the following safety precautions carefully before using the device.  When disconnecting the AC adapter from the wall socket, hold the AC adapter body not the power cable. The power cable may be broken, resulting in a burnt AC adapter, electrical shock, or fire.
  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Dust or dirt accumulating on the clear plate of the code reading window will affect reading performance. If you use the scanner in dusty areas, therefore, periodically check the clear plate and clean it if dusty.  To clean the plate, first blow the dust away with an airbrush. Then wipe the plate with a cotton swab or the similar soft one gently.
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Names And Functions

    Chapter 1 Names and Functions Scanning window Bring a code to be scanned to this window Key sheet See the illustration below for details. Interface cable Use the cable to connect your scanner to a host computer or other equipment. POWER LED READ LED POWER LED lights...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Mounting hole Following measurement should be applied for mounting hole when the screw hole on the device is used for setting up. Nominal diameter and pitch of the screw used, and the depth of the screw for the device are M3×0.5mm and 6mm, respectively.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Preparation (Qb30-Su)

    Note: For approx. 20 seconds after switching from the USB-COM interface to the USB keyboard interface, the scanner cannot accept data entry. * Registered users can download the configuration software (QB Setting) from QBdirect on the Denso Wave website at no extra charge. (members-only) For further details on QBdirect or to register, visit the following URL.
  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Connection To The Host Computer

    Chapter 4 Connection to the Host Computer QB30-SR Connect the interface cable to the host computer and PLC. Mini D-sub15 female (3 line Pin No. Terminal name Name Signal directio ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― connector) No Connection Unconnected (*1) — Transmission data Output...
  • Page 16 Connection of input circuit Input: NPN/PNP Input Specifications (NPN, PNP) ON voltage 3.5V or more OFF voltage 1.5V or less Maximum input power supply 5.5V Connection of output circuit Output: NPN Open Connector Output Specifications (NPN open collector) Rated load DC30V/50mA Residual voltage when ON 1.0V or less (50mA)
  • Page 17: Qb30-Su

    QB30-SU The scanner receives and sends data from/to the host computer through the USB-COM interface or USB keyboard interface. You need to set up the device driver designed for the interface to be used. USB connector Scanner USB interface cable Notes for connecting the USB interface cable ...
  • Page 18: Setting Up The Usb-Com Interface

    Setting up the USB-COM interface Using the USB-COM interface requires installing the Active USB-COM port driver provided by DENSO WAVE to the host computer. The driver does not come with the scanner in a CD-ROM. It can be downloaded for free from our website at: http://www.qbdirect.net...
  • Page 19 (3) Check that the USB device (scanner) to be connected is not plugged in the computer, and then click OK. Note: When installing the serial port driver for the 2nd or the following USB devices on the same computer, ensure that none of those USB devices is plugged in the computer, and then click OK.
  • Page 20 (5) Wait for the caution message for driver's digital signature to appear, then click Continue Anyway to proceed. (6) After completion of installation of the driver files, click Finish. [Windows 7] (1) Run the Setup.exe. (2) Wait for the User account control message screen to appear and then select “Yes (Y)”. (3) Wait for the InstallShield Wizard screen to appear and then click Next.
  • Page 21 (6) After completion of installation of the driver files, click Finish.  To use two or more USB ports To use two or more USB ports, run the Setup.exe by the same number of times as the number of USB ports to be used. Running the Setup.exe once adds one COM port.
  • Page 22 (4) Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click Next. (5) Wait for the wizard to start searching for the USB driver. (6) Wait for the USB driver to be found and for the caution message for driver's digital signature to appear, then click Continue Anyway to proceed. (7) Wait for the completion screen to appear and then click Finish.
  • Page 23 (8) To check whether the USB device is working normally, open the Windows Device Manager. If "DENSO WAVE USB Device" and "DENSO WAVE Active USB-COM Port (COMx) - Connected" are added to the tree as shown at left, the scanner is connected normally.
  • Page 24: Setting Up The Usb Keyboard Interface

    4.2.2 Setting up the USB keyboard interface The USB keyboard interface requires the USB device class driver for HID (Human Interface Device) which is included in Windows 98 or later Operating Systems and whose setup wizard will automatically run. You do not need to install the device driver.
  • Page 25 Windows Vista (1) Switch the computer on to run Windows Vista. Log on as an Administrator. (2) Connect the scanner's USB interface cable to the computer or USB hub. (3) Wait for the Installing device driver software hint to pop up on the Windows task tray.
  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Scanning Codes

    Chapter 5 Scanning Codes Bring the QR Code to the scanning window of the scanner as shown below. The scanner reads the QR Code, outputs the code data read, sounds the beeper, and turns the READ LED blue. Notes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Setting The Parameters

    Operation setting is configured when you send the commands to the QB30 by communication from external devices such as a computer. * Registered users can download the configuration software (QB Setting) from QBdirect, their customer support section on the Denso Wave website at no extra charge. For further details on QBdirect or to register, visit the following URL. http://www.qbdirect.net...
  • Page 28: Chapter 7 Reading Mode

    (QB Setting). 1) Continuous reading mode • Continuous reading mode A (Settable to QB30-SR only) Scanning is performed repeatedly while the trigger signal is ON, and data is transferred to the host computer when scanning is complete.
  • Page 29 Scan timing Non-scan code output Decode Fail Decode Non-scan The trigger signal input delay time is used to control the time from the trigger signal ON to the start of a scan timing (exposure start), as well as to prevent the timing signal from functioning incorrectly due to some mechanical or external noise. You may change the delay time with the command or configuration software.
  • Page 30: Chapter 8 Scanning Functions

    Chapter 8 Scanning Functions Data Verification Mode The data verification mode verifies the code data read against the master data stored in the scanner and reports the match status with data output. 8.1.1 Scan entry mode Scan a code and set the content as the verification master. The scanner enters master data registration mode after the magic key is pressed for two seconds or the master registration command is sent with the permission of scan entry verification by configuration software (QB Setting) or commands, and the first scanned code is used as master data.
  • Page 31: Master Data Registration With Command

    8.1.1.2 Master data registration with command The following chart is the procedure of master data registration with commands. START Master registration command Note 1 transmission Master code scanning Decode Successful? Master registration Note1: Following two types of commands are supported for master registration. Command Details Master data registration The registered master(s) is deleted when the power is turned OFF.
  • Page 32: File Entry Mode

    8.1.2 File entry mode First, save the verification master data. Up to 50 verification master can be registered. the position of the verification digit can be designated. the output format for the verification result can be selected, with the position of the verification digit and verification result output being set using the commands or configuration software(QB Setting).
  • Page 33: Verification Master Data Designation

    START “ESTART” transmission Master registration command transmission Registration Completed? “EEND” transmission 8.1.2.2 Verification master data designation This is set using the commands, or configuration software (QB Setting). Commands used for verification master designation are as follows. Command Details Verification master designation command MEM#nn nn = 00: No verification master designation (all masters and n:n verification) nn = 01 - 50: Master no.
  • Page 34: Verification Result Output

    8.1.2.4 Verification result output This is set using the commands, menu, or configuration software (QB Setting). The verification result output format can be selected from the following four patterns. When Verification Successful When Verification Unsuccessful Pattern 1 “OKnn” “NGnn” Pattern 2 “OKnn”...
  • Page 35: Editing Data

    Editing Data You can edit and output code data read, in any of the four data edit modes--"data extraction mode," "data substitution mode," "data blocksorting mode" and "ADF script mode." These data edit modes can be selected with the configuration software (QB Setting).
  • Page 36 Extraction start and end positions  "Extraction start position" "Extraction end position" Head position nth position Tail position nth position Tail position By n positions from the start position nth position The n can be 1 through 9999. Note that if the extraction start position is specified as nth position, the extraction end position should be equal to or greater than the extraction start position.
  • Page 37: Extracting Data Blocks

    8.2.1.2 Extracting data blocks If data read is in the comma-delimited CSV format, the scanner extracts data blocks specified by the data block numbers from a code specified by the "Code type" and then outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the scanner (see Chapter 9, Section 9.4).
  • Page 38 Example Code read: QR Code, Data: (See the table below.) Header: STX, Terminator: ETX, Scanner ID: Disable, Code ID mark: Disable, Transmission of the number of digits: Disable, Prefix/Suffix: None, BCC: Disable Extraction conditions Data read Data block numbers Output data "Code type": QR Code 1,23,456,7890 1, 2 and 3...
  • Page 39: Extracting Ai (Application Identifier)-Prefixed Strings

    8.2.1.3 Extracting AI (Application Identifier)-prefixed strings If the scanner reads any of EAN-128 (GS1-128), GS1 DataBar (RSS), and EAN.UCC Composite symbols (excluding linear components in a UPC/EAN Composite symbol), it edits the data according to AIs and outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the scanner (see Chapter 12, Section 12.4).
  • Page 40  Extraction conditions Extraction conditions Choices "Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit If the scanner fails to extract an AI-prefixed string when the "Data transfer regardless of error result" is permitted, it outputs the data read as is without editing. Example Data read: (01)94901234567894(11)030808(13)030810(17)040208(17)040305 Header: STX, Terminator: ETX, Scanner ID: Disable, Code ID mark: Disable,...
  • Page 41 (2) AI parenthesizing mode In this mode, the scanner parenthesizes AIs contained in data read and outputs the edited data according to the extraction conditions.  Extraction conditions Extraction conditions Choices "Data transfer regardless of error result" Permit/Prohibit If the scanner fails to extract an AI-prefixed element string when the "Data transfer regardless of error result" is permitted, it outputs the data read as is without editing.
  • Page 42 (3) AI table In the AI-prefixed string extraction, the scanner edits data according to the Application Identifiers (AIs) defined below. Format Description n2+n18 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) n2+n14 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) n2+n14 GTIN of Trade Items Contained in a logistic unit (For Use with AI 37 Only) n2+n14 Reserved.
  • Page 43 Format Description 334n n4+n6 Area, Square Meters, Symbology (***) 335n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Liters (***) 336n n4+n6 Gross Volume, Cubic Meters (***) 337n n4+n6 Kilograms per Square Meter (pressure) (***) 340n n4+n6 Gross Weight, Pounds (***) 341n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Inches, Logistics (***) 342n n4+n6 Length or 1st Dimension, Feet, Logistics (***)
  • Page 44 Format Description n3+n13 Ship for (Deliver for) EAN.UCC Global Location Number n3+n13 Identification of a Physical Location--EAN.UCC Global Location Number n3+n13 EAN.UCC Global Location Number of the Invoicing Party n3+an..20 Ship to (Deliver to) Postal Code Within a Single Postal Authority n3+n3+an..9 Ship to (Deliver to) Postal Code with Three-Digit ISO Country Code Prefix n3+n3...
  • Page 45 Alphabetic characters alphabetic characters, fixed a..3 length Up to 3 alphabetic characters Numeric characters 3 numeric characters, fixed length n..3 Up to 3 numeric characters Alphanumeric characters 3 alphanumeric characters, fixed an..3 length Up to 3 alphanumeric characters (Note 1) If the specified AI is variable in length and the number of digits in data read is less than the maximum number of digits defined for the AI, then the output contains data read up to a GS (1Dh).
  • Page 46: Data Substitution Mode

    8.2.2 Data substitution mode If the scanner reads a code specified by the "Code type" in this mode, it searches the data read for the specified string (max. 16 ASCII characters), substitutes it with the specified substitution string (max. 16 ASCII characters), and outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the scanner (see Chapter 12, Section 12.4).
  • Page 47: Data Blocksorting Mode

    8.2.3 Data blocksorting mode The scanner splits code data read into a maximum of 5 blocks at the specified split positions, sorts those blocks in the specified order, and outputs it in the data transmission format selected in the scanner (see Chapter12, Section 12.4). Note: The split position must be specified by the number of digits from the head of code data read.
  • Page 48: Adf Script Mode

    8.2.4 ADF script mode The ADF script refers to a simple program language designed for editing of data read. It enables the following functions. (1) Extracting data that is fixed or variable in length (2) Supporting Application Identifiers (AIs) in GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1 DataBar (RSS) and EAN.UCC Composite symbols (3) Sorting data blocks into the specified order (4) Collating data for verification (5) Outputting same data repeatedly...
  • Page 49: Scanning A Mirror Image 2D Code

    Scanning a Mirror Image 2D Code If you enable the mirror image scanning with the configuration software (QB Setting), the scanner can scan a mirror image 2D code as well as a normal image. Note that when the mirror image scanning is enabled, the time required for scanning may increase.
  • Page 50: Scanning Structured Append Qr (Iqr) Code Symbols

    Scanning Structured Append QR (iQR) Code Symbols QR Code symbology can split data into a maximum of 16 blocks and encode each of them into structured append Code symbol (model 1 or 2). Structured append code scanning is possible only with the same QR Code model. The scanner can scan structured append symbols and restore them to the original data string in edit mode, batch edit mode, and non-edit mode, which you can select using the command, the QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software (QR Setting).
  • Page 51: Multi-Line Barcode Scanning

    Multi-line Barcode Scanning The scanner can scan up to 3 lines of bar codes in the readable area at any one time. You can specify the number of lines to be scanned, the data output order and output format using the configuration software (QB Setting).* 8.8.1 Number of lines The number of lines allowed for multi-line barcode scanning is 2 or 3.
  • Page 52: Chapter 9 Beeper, Indicator Led, Illumination Leds, And Magic Key

    Chapter 9 Beeper, Indicator LED, Illumination LEDs, and Magic key Beeper (1) Beeping The scanner emits a short or long beeps, once or a couple of times as described below. The beeper emits a short beep when: - the scanner has read a code successfully, - code data read matches the master data in the data verification mode, - the scanner has read a split QR Code symbol, - the "Start setting"...
  • Page 53 (2) Adjusting the beeper volume You can adjust the beeper volume to three levels--high, medium and low--using the QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software (QB Setting). The factory default is High. Each time the "Beeper volume" QR Code symbol is read, the beeper volume cycles as shown below. High Medium Even if the scanner is turned off, this setting will be retained.
  • Page 54: Indicator Led

    Indicator LED The indicator LED lights or flashes in blue, green, red or orange as described below. (1) “Scanning complete” indication: Blue The indicator LED illuminates when scanning is successfully completed. When scanning successfully complete/scanning menu/scanning structured append code (except for start/end)/batch scanning structured append code: Approximately 500ms once.
  • Page 55: Illumination Leds

    I, when the scanner is broken. Even if indicator LED illumination has been disabled at the QR Code menu or with the configuration software(QB Setting), this setting does not apply in the following cases.  When set at the QR Code menu. ...
  • Page 56: Magic Key

    Magic key The following magic key functions, or no function, can be selected according to need, by the configuration software. (1) No function No function is assigned to magic key: No operation is changed by pressing magic key. (2) Ready/standby switching function Each time the magic key is pressed, the scanner mode is switched between Standby mode and Active state.
  • Page 57: Chapter 10 Luminosity Setting

    Chapter 10 LUMINOSITY SETTING The luminosity setting is composed of the shutter time and the sensor’s gain (hereafter gain) settings. (1) Auto mode The scanner calculates the shutter time and gain automatically. (2) Fixed shutter time, Auto gain mode The shutter time is set with a fixed value, and the gain is calculated automatically. The shutter time can be set at 0.1ms intervals from 0.1ms –...
  • Page 58: Chapter 11 External Input/Output (Qb30-Sr Only)

    Chapter 11 External Input/Output (QB30-SR only) 11.1 External Trigger Terminal The scanner can start and end scanning using the trigger signal input by the external trigger terminal. 11.2 External Reset Terminal The scanner can reset using the reset signal input by the external reset terminal.
  • Page 59: Data Output Timing

    (OK, NG, READY signal output timing example) Scan timing OK signal output Synchronous mode OK output Decode Success Asynchronous mode Decode Success OK output Decode Fail Decode NG output NG signal output Delay time Delay time READY signal output (when scanning successful) READY Synchronous mode READY output...
  • Page 60: Selectable Scanning Methods

    11.5 Selectable Scanning Methods Data output timing and outputs can be set for each scanning mode as shown below. Data output Scanning mode Non-scan code OK signal NG signal timing Synchronous mode Enabled Enabled Enabled Trigger mode Asynchronous mode Enabled Enabled Enabled Continuous reading mode...
  • Page 61: Chapter 12 Communication

    Chapter 12 Communication 12.1 RS-232C Interface (QB30-SR) With the RS-232C interface being selected, the scanner uses asynchronous data transmission and communicates with the host computer or external equipment via the RS-232C. You can set various communications conditions using the command, QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software (QB Setting).
  • Page 62: Usb-Com Interface

    This scanner is compliant with USB 1.1 (Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1.1). 12.2 USB-COM Interface Installing the dedicated Active USB-COM port driver to the host computer allows the USB-COM interface to operate in communications applications using the conventional serial port. Note: Keyboard interface software (QR_kbif) is required to input scanned data transmitted from the scanner via USB-COM interface into the application (Access, Excel, Internet Explorer and so on) directly.
  • Page 63 If the CTS signal is at high level (Enable transmission), the scanner transmits code data read. After that, the scanner waits for and then processes a response. If the response is an ACK, the scanner normally ends the transmission; if it is a NAK, the scanner transmits the code data again.
  • Page 64: Usb Keyboard Interface (Qb30-Su)

    12.3 USB Keyboard Interface (QB30-SU) The USB keyboard interface requires no dedicated device driver. Data read by the scanner can be entered to the cursor position in your application. The USB keyboard interface operates in conformity with the following: - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Class Definition for Human Interface Devices (HID) Version 1.11 - Universal Serial Bus (USB) HID Usage Tables Version 1.11 keyboard (1) CAPS Lock state Select the CAPS Lock ON or OFF to match the state of the connected keyboard.
  • Page 65: Communication Format

    12.4 Communication Format  Data transmission format Select one of the following two data transmission formats. No. of digits Scanner Code ID Terminato Header Prefix Code data Suffix mark No. of digits Scanner Code ID Terminato Header Prefix Code data Suffix mark (1) Header/Terminator The following choices are available.
  • Page 66 (5) Code ID mark This optional field specifies the code system. It offers ten combinations with five code ID marks (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, and user-defined) and two output modes (coupling and separating) as listed below. Codemark Code Type Type1...
  • Page 67 Code Mark Code Type Type 1(DENSO1) Type 2(DENSO2) Coupling Separate Coupling Separate No Add-on With Linear two-digit Add-on None None EAN-13 Add-on With Linear five-digit Add-on None None Add-on No Add-on With Linear two-digit Add-on None None EAN-8 Add-on With Linear five-digit Add-on...
  • Page 68 Code ID mark Code type Type 1 Type 2 Coupling Separating Coupling Separating RSS (Note 1) CC-A RSS (Note 1) CC-B CC-A, CC-B None Y (Note 2) None Y (Note 2) UPC-A UPC-A Without add-on CC-A, With Linear UPC-A 2-digit component CC-B add-on...
  • Page 69 (2/2) Code ID mark Code type Type 3 Type 4 (Note 3) Coupling Separating Coupling Separating QR Code QR Code In edit mode (Structured In batch edit mode append In non-edit mode S (Note 4) code) MicroQR Code Q (Note 4) SQRC Q (Note 4) iQR Code...
  • Page 70 (2/2) Code ID mark Code type Type 3 Type 4 (Note 3) Coupling Separating Coupling Separating Interleaved 2of5 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Codabar (NW-7) Code 128 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Code 93 GS1 DataBar (RSS) (Note 1) RSS (Note 1) CC-A RSS (Note 1) CC-B CC-A, CC-B None...
  • Page 71 (Note 1) GS1 DataBar (RSS) represents: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14), GS1 DataBar Truncated (RSS-14 Truncated), GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS-14 Limited), GS1 DataBar Stacked (RSS-14 Stacked), GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded ), GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional (RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional), and GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked (RSS Expanded Stacked).
  • Page 72 (6) Number of digits This optional field specifies whether or not to transmit the number of digits (2 or 4 bytes) of code data to transmit or disables the transmission (default). Note that UPC and EAN codes (except GS1-128 (EAN-128)) skip this field. 4 digits (4 byte) transmission n1 : thousands (0 to 9) n2 : hundreds (0 to 9)
  • Page 73 UPC-E You can select whether or not to transmit the padding character "0," number system character "S," and a check digit to the host. Disabling the transmission of the number system character "S" automatically disables the transmission of the padding character "0."...
  • Page 74 EAN-13 You can select whether or not to transmit the two prefix characters "P " and "P " and a check digit to the host. The conversion to the ISBN/ISSN format is selectable. Enabling the conversion allows EAN-13 code with prefix characters 978 or 979 to be converted into the ISBN format, and EAN-13 code with prefix characters 977, into the ISSN format.
  • Page 75 EAN-8 with add-on A code ID mark precedes add-on code data under the conditions "Code ID mark: Type 4" and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating." (For details about the code ID mark, refer to (5) Code ID mark on 12.4.) The conversion to the GTIN format is selectable.
  • Page 76 UPC/EAN with add-on Composite Code data read will be transmitted as is. The format setting of various codes doesn’t apply to the format of the linear component ((UPC-A/UPC-E/EAN-13/EAN-8). GTIN format doesn’t apply. (See section 12.5) Under the conditions "Code ID mark: Type 1" and "Code ID mark output mode: Separating," a separator (GS: 1Dh) and 2D code ID mark are inserted between the linear component and 2D Composite component.
  • Page 77: Gtin Format Conversion

    12.5 GTIN Format Conversion Enabling the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) format conversion allows UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, and Interleaved 2of5 (14-digit) data to output in the GTIN format. It also allows RSS (GS1 DataBar) and GS1-128(EAN-128) data in the GTIN format to output in the EAN format (product code format).
  • Page 78 - Conversion to 14-digit GTIN format (PI added) With 2-digit add-on: PI 0 S X C/D X With 5-digit add-on: PI 0 S X C/D X Check digits are calculated again and transferred regardless of the transmission specified. UPC-E - Data read 0: Padding character for adjustment of the data length - Conversion to 16-digit GTIN format (AI "01"...
  • Page 79 - Conversion to 14-digit GTIN format (PI added) With 2-digit add-on: =0-2 PI 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 X X X C/D X X PI 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 X X C/D X PI 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 X C/D X X =5-9 PI 0 0 X...
  • Page 80 EAN-8 - Data read : Prefix characters - Conversion to 16-digit GTIN format (AI "01" and PI added) 0 1 PI 0 0 0 0 0 P Check digits are calculated again and transferred regardless of the transmission specified. - Conversion to 14-digit GTIN format (PI added) PI 0 0 0 0 0 P Check digits are calculated again and transferred regardless of the transmission specified.
  • Page 81 (2) Conversion from GS1 DataBar(RSS)/GS1-128(EAN-128) in GTIN format to EAN format RSS (GS1 DataBar) or EAN-128 (GS1-128) data read in the GTIN format (16-digit with AI "01") can be converted to the EAN format if the conversion is enabled. The conversion provides two choices--13- or 14-digit EAN formats. The former trims the Application Identifier (AI) "01"...
  • Page 82: Chapter 13 Reading Test Function

    Chapter 13 Reading Test Function QR Code error correction number display/total codewords and scan result displays can be designated with commands. Scanning is analyzed and displayed for all the images decoded by the scanner. The data output is unconditionally limited to the asynchronous mode only. Setting items Items Setting...
  • Page 83: Chapter 14 Image Memory Function

    Chapter 14 Image Memory Function The image memory function enables the scanner to store the captured image on a temporary basis. The Images taken from the scanner can be confirmed on the configuration software (QB Setting) or transferred to the host computers.
  • Page 84: Chapter 15 Live Mode Function

    Chapter 15 Live Mode Function The scanner transmits the captured images to the host on a real-time basis This function can be used for configuration software only. (QB Setting). Note: 1. Transmission protocol of the images to the host system, etc. is X-modem (1K) regardless of the pre-set protocol. (non-protocol or ACK/NAK mode).
  • Page 85: Chapter 16 Parameters And Defaults

    Chapter 16 Parameters and Defaults The tables below list the parameters and their defaults. Those parameters can be changed with the QR-coded parameter menu or configuration software (QB Setting), except shadowed ones only with the configuration software. When the scanner leaves the factory, all of these parameters are set to defaults. (1) Reading mode related parameters Items Parameters...
  • Page 86 (2) Interface to the host (QB30-SU only) Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  (Note 1) USB-COM interface Interface Chapter 12 USB keyboard interface (Note 1) (Note 1) Selecting the USB keyboard interface disables access to the configuration software (QB Setting).
  • Page 87 (3) Communications parameters for RS-232C interface (QB30-SR only) The following settings take effect when the RS-232C interface is set up. Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  Non-acknowledge mode Communications protocol ACK/NAK mode 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps Transmission speed ...
  • Page 88 (5) Communications parameters for USB keyboard interface (Only QB30-SU) The following settings take effect only when the USB keyboard interface is set up. Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  Manual CAPS mode Auto  OFF (Lowercase letter) Host’s CAPS LOCK status ON (Uppercase letter) ...
  • Page 89 Items Parameters Defaults Refer to: Enable Special key transfer mode  Disable 1 ms 5 ms Chapter 12  10 ms Section 12.3 Data transmission interval 16 ms 30 ms 50 ms 100 ms Special key transfer applies to the fields except header and terminator in the data transmission format. Enabling this (Note 4) function substitutes E7h to FDh data with the special keys as listed below and transmits the substituted data to the host.
  • Page 90 (6) Data transmission format common to all interfaces Items Parameters Defaults Refer to: Enable Transmission of code ID mark  Disable Before prefix Code ID mark position  After prefix  Type 1 (DENSO1) Type 2 (DENSO2) Code ID mark Type 3 Type 4 User-defined...
  • Page 91 (7) Data transmission format exclusive to RS-232C interface/USB-COM interface Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  NONE Header when transmitting User-defined NONE  Terminator when transmitting CR LF Chapter 12 User-defined Section 12.4  NONE Terminator when receiving  Terminator when receiving CR LF Enabled Transmission of BCC...
  • Page 92 8) Data transmission format exclusive to USB keyboard interface Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  NONE CR LF Header ENTER Right Ctrl     Chapter 12 User-defined Section 12.4 NONE CR LF Terminator  ENTER Right Ctrl  ...
  • Page 93 (9) 2D codes, mirror image and black-and-white inverted codes Items Parameters Defaults Refer to: Enable Chapter 8 Reading reverse Codes (mirror image)  Section 8.3 Disable Black cells/bars white  background Chapter 8 Reading black-and-white White cell/bars on a black background inverted codes Section 8.4 Auto detection of black and white...
  • Page 94 iQR Code, (rectangular) Setting range 1-15 minimum version readable iQR Code, (rectangular ) maximum version readable  Edit mode Chapter 8 Reading iQR Structured Append Code Section 8.7 Non-edit mode Enabled Chaptere12 Reading Aztec (Full Range)  Disabled Section 12.4 Enabled Chapter 12 Reading Aztec (Compact)
  • Page 95 No. of Cells Code No. (Row x Col.) 8 × 18 8 × 32 12 × 26 12 × 36 16 × 36 16 × 48 (Note4)It is possible to simultaneously enable/disable square or rectangular at the QR Code parameter menu. (Note5)It is possible to simultaneously enable/disable Full-Range or Compact the QR Code (Note6) Only enabled at the QR Code parameter menu : Can be changed only with the configuration software.
  • Page 96 (10)Bar codes UPC-A/E, EAN-13/8 Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  Enable Chapter12 Scanning UPC-A and EAN-13 Sections 12.4 Disable  Enable UPC-A transmission of check digit Disable  Enable UPC-A transmission of number system character Disable  Enable UPC-A transmission of the leading character Disable ...
  • Page 97 Items Parameters Defaults Refer to:  Enable Chapter 12 Reading EAN-8 Sections 12.4 Disable  Enable EAN-8 transmission of check digit Disable Enable EAN-8 Conversion EAN-13 format  Disable Enable Reading UPC/EAN with 2-digit add-on  Disable Enable Reading UPC/EAN with 5-digit add-on ...
  • Page 98 Code 39 Item Parameters Defaults Refer to:  Enable, without a check digit Enable, with a check digit Chapter 12 (Check digit transmission enabled) Reading Code 39 Section 12.4 Enable, with a check digit (Check digit transmission disabled) Disable Minimum number of readable digits 1 digit for Code 39...
  • Page 99 Code 93 Items Parameters Defaults Refer to: Enable Chapter 12 Reading Code 93  Section 12.4 Disable Minimum number of readable digits 1 digit 1 to 99 digits for Code 93 (excluding start/stop codes and Maximum number of readable 2-digit check digits) digits 99 digits for Code 93...
  • Page 100 Indicates GS1 DataBar Stacked (RSS-14 Stacked), RSS Expanded Stacked(GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked) (Note 2) and RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional (GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional). In the QR Code menu, the GS1 DataBar (RSS codes) cannot separately be selected and they are enabled or (Note 3) disabled all together.
  • Page 101 Multi-line barcode scanning designation Items Parameters Defaults Refer to: Enable Reading multi-line bar codes  Disable  Two lines Number of lines for multi-line barcode scanning Three lines Header/Terminator-delimited Output format for multi-line bar codes  Comma-delimited First-line barcode Selectable from readable bar codes Not specified.
  • Page 102 Data verification mode designation Item Parameters Default Setting Remarks Enabled Verification digit position designation in scan entry mode  Disabled Verification start position in 1 digit scan entry mode 1-255 digits Verification end position in scan entry mode Enabled Verification master designation in file entry mode ...
  • Page 103 Output Terminal (QB30-SR Only) Item Parameter Default setting Remarks OK signal NG signal Verification OK signal Setting external terminal Verification NG signal READY signal  Unused Chapter 11 External illumination synchronized signal Section 11.3 OK signal NG signal Setting External terminal...
  • Page 104 Data Editing Mode Designation Item Parameters Default Setting Remarks Applicable codes for Specified from the codes Any code (Note1) data editing Transmit data regardless of the Results Data extraction mode in data editing Transmit data when editing is  successful ...
  • Page 105 Item Parameters Default Setting Remarks  AI division mode AI mode AI Parenthesis mode  AI Split mode Enabled AI1 designation Disabled enable/disenable AI Split mode Enabled AI2 designation  Disabled enable/disenable AI Split mode Enabled AI3 designation  Disabled enable/disenable Chapter 8 AI Split mode...
  • Page 106 Image Memory Designation Item Parameter Default setting Remarks Enabled Image storage  Disabled Save all captured images Save all unsuccessful images Save all successful images Save the first successful image within the  trigger. Save the last successful image within the Image storing trigger Chapter 14...
  • Page 107 Other Selections Designations Item Parameter Default Setting Remarks Direct trigger mode Indirect trigger mode Direct software trigger mode Reading mode Indirect software trigger mode Continuous reading mode A Chapter 7  Continuous reading mode B Auto sense mode Trigger signal input delay 0~999ms time Indirect mode one-shot...
  • Page 108: Chapter 17 Qr-Coded Parameter Menu

    Chapter 17 QR-Coded Parameter Menu 17.1 Parameter Setting Procedure Using the QR-coded Parameter Menu Start setting Use the scanner to scan the "Start setting" QR Code symbol.  Three beeps Scan parameter setting QR Code Scan necessary parameter setting QR Code symbols. symbols.
  • Page 109: Qr-Coded Parameter Menu

    17.3 QR-coded Parameter Menu Menu control (Starting/Ending the Setting Procedure and Reverting to Defaults) Start setting Start setting (When the "White code on black background" is set)" Cancel All defaults End setting The beeper volume can be set by scanning the following QR Code symbol only. No "Start setting" or "End setting" QR Code symbol required to be scanned.
  • Page 110 Communications parameters for RS-232C interface/ USB-COM Interface Procedure Non-acknowledge mode ACK/NAK mode (default) Transmission speed (QB30-SR only) 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps (default) 57600 bps 115200 bps Data length (QB30-SR only) 7 bits 8 bits (default)
  • Page 111 Parity (QR30-SR only) None (default) Even parity Odd parity Stop bit (QB30-SR only) 1 bit (default) 2 bits Header when transmitting None...
  • Page 112 Terminator when transmitting None <CR> CR+LF...
  • Page 113 Header when receiving None Terminator when receiving <CR> CR+LF Transmission of BCC <Disabled> Enabled...
  • Page 114 USB interface to the host USB-COM interface USB keyboard (default) interface...
  • Page 115 Communications parameters for USB keyboard interface Conversion to binary data No conversion (default) Binary conversion (ASCII) Kanji conversion Header (USB keyboard interface) None (default) CR LF ENTER Right Ctrl...
  • Page 116 Header (USB keyboard interface)     Terminator (USB keyboard interface) None CR LF ENTER (default) Right Ctrl...
  • Page 117 Terminator (USB keyboard interface)     Data transmission format Transmission of code ID mark Disable (default) Enable Transmission of the number of digits Disable (default) Enable in 2 digits Enable in 4 digits...
  • Page 118 2D codes, mirror image and black-and-white inverted codes Scanning MicroQR Code Disable Enable (default) Scanning black-and-white inverted codes Black cells/bars on a White cells/bars on white background (default) a black background Automatically identify black and white inverted codes Scanning split QR Code ("Structured Append") Edit mode (default) Non-edit mode Batch edit mode...
  • Page 119 Scanning PDF417 Disable Enable (default) Scanning MaxiCode Disable Enable (default) Scanning Data Matrix Disable Enable (default) Bar codes Scanning UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13 and EAN-8 Disable Enable (default) Scanning Interleaved 2of5 Disable Enable with a check digit (Check digit transmission disabled) Enable without Enable with a check digit a check digit (default)
  • Page 120 Scanning Code 128 (GS1-128 (EAN-128)) Disable Enable (default) Scanning Codabar (NW-7) Disable Enable without a check digit (default) Enable with a check digit Enable with a check digit (Check digit transmission enabled) (Check digit transmission disabled) Transmission of start/stop codes for Codabar (NW-7) Disable Enable (default)
  • Page 121 Scanning Code 39 Disable Enable without a check digit (default) Enable with a check digit Enable with a check digit (Check digit transmission enabled) (Check digit transmission disabled) Transmission of start/stop codes for Code 39 Disable (default) Enable Scanning Code 93 Disable (default) Enable Scanning GS1 DataBar (RSS)
  • Page 122 Other settings Scanning mode Continuous reading mode A <Continuous reading mode B> Indirect trigger mode Direct trigger mode Direct software trigger mode Indirect software trigger mode Auto sense mode...
  • Page 123 Beeper control Disable Enable (default) ndicator LED Disable Enable (default)
  • Page 124: Chapter 18 Control Commands

    Chapter 18 Control Commands The commands which are transmitted between the host unit and the scanner through the communication line are called the control commands. Items set by control commands from the host unit overlap those indicated in “Parameter setting by QR Code parameter menu/Configuration software (QB Setting)”.
  • Page 125 Direct Commands Direct command allows the scanner to direct the start/end function operations. The direct command includes the followings: Command Format Response Start scanning (Software trigger) READON (Note 1) No response End scanning (Software trigger) READOFF (Note 1) No response Start scanning test TESTON#nnn (Note 2) End scanning test...
  • Page 126 Scan Setting Commands Setting command Transmitted command Response (Change) WR01#n n=0: Continuous reading mode A (Confirmation) RD01 n=1: Continuous reading mode B n=2: Direct trigger mode Scan mode n=3: Indirect trigger mode n=4: Direct software trigger mode n=5: Indirect software trigger mode n=6: Auto sense mode (Change) WR02#n n=0: Normal code...
  • Page 127 Setting command Transmitted command Response (Change) WR11#n n=0: Synchronous Data output timing (Confirmation) RD11 n=1: Asynchronous (Change) WR12#n n=0: Enabled Non-scan code (Confirmation) RD12 n=1: Disabled Indirect mode (Change) WR15#nn nnn=010 - 999 one-shot time (Confirmation) RD15 (0.1 - 9.99 sec.) (Change) WR16#nnn nnn=000 –...
  • Page 128 Setting command Transmitted command Response (Change) WR41#n n=0: Enabled QR code scanning (Confirmation) RD41 n=1: Disabled (Change) WR42#n n=0: Enabled Micro QR code scanning (Confirmation) RD42 n=1: Disabled PDF417 code scanning (Change) WR43#n n=0: Enabled (Confirmation) RD43 n=1: Disabled Data Matrix code scanning (Change) WR44#n n=0: Enabled (Confirmation) RD44...
  • Page 129 Setting command Transmitted command Response (Change) WR4C#nn#mm nn#mm=nn to mm (Note 1) code scanning version restriction (Confirmation) RD4C (Change) WR4D#n#m n#m=n to m (Note 2) Micro QR code scanning version restriction (Confirmation) RD4D (Change) WR4F#n n =0: Non-edit mode Structured append code (Confirmation) RD4F n= 1 Batch edit mode mode setting...
  • Page 130 Setting Command Transmitted command Response Code (square) (Change) WR4Q#n n=0:Enabled scanning (Confirmation) RD4Q n=1:Disabled (Change)WR4R#n n=0:Enabled Code (rectangular)scanning (Confirmation) RD4R n=1:Disabled Code (square) (Change)WR4S#nn#mm nn#mm=nn to mm (Note 5) scanning (Confirmation) RD4S nn#mm version restriction Code (Change)WR4T#nn#mm nn#mm=nn to mm (Note 6) (rectangular)scanning (Confirmation) RD4T...
  • Page 131 However, larger versions may not be scanned due to restrictions such as the field of view. nn#mm=00#00:Ver. no restriction. (Note 9) Designation of upper case or lower case is disabled. The characters set up currently are valid.
  • Page 132 Communication Setting Commands Setting command Transmitted command Response (Change) WR21#n n=0: No protocol Communication protocol (Confirmation) RD21 n=1: ACK/NAK (Change) WR22#n n=0: 4800bps (Confirmation) RD22 n=1: 9600bps n=2: 19200bps Transmission rate n=3: 38400bps n=4: 57600bps n=5: 115200bps (Change) WR23#nnn =7 or 8 (data bit) Transmission conditions (Confirmation) RD23...
  • Page 133 Image Memory Setting Command Setting command Transmitted command Response (Change) WR53#n n=0: Disabled Image save (Confirmation) RD53 n=1: Enabled n=2: Clear all image memories (Change) WR54#n n=0: Saves all acquired images. (Confirmation) RD54 n=1: Saves all unsuccessful image. n=2: Saves all successful images. n=3: Saves first image within trigger.
  • Page 134 Optional Setting Commands Setting command Transmitted command Response Software version check (Confirmation) RD31 VER.n.nn (Change) WR33#n n=0: Enabled Beeper beeping (Change) RD33 n=1: Disabled (Change) WR35#n n=0: Enabled Beeper beeping when scanning is unsuccessful (Confirmation) RD35 n=1: Disabled (Change) WR37#n n=0: Enabled Magic key functions setting (Confirmation) RD37...
  • Page 135: Chapter 19 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 19 Troubleshooting Problem 1: Low reading efficiency. Probable cause What to do:  A target code is not within the scan range of the  Bring a code within the scan range. reading window.  The code may be smeared. ...
  • Page 136: Appendix 1 Specifications

    Elevation angle ±35° Tilt angle ±35° Skew angle 360° Light source LED (White) Reading confirmation READ LED(Blue, Green and Red)and beeper RS-232C Interface(QB30-SR) RS-232C asynchronous Input power Operating voltage range 5V DC±5% requirements Consumption current Max. 1A (RS-232C) USB Interface(QB30-SU)...
  • Page 137: Appendix 2 Scan Range

    Appendix 2 Scan Range Standard location of scanning Distance:40mm Field of view:62×39mm (mm) Scanning area and horizon Cell size code (mm) near point far point distance field of view distance field of view 36×23 55×35 0.25 ↑ ↑ 68×43 two-dimensional 0.33 ↑...
  • Page 138 Fixed Type 2D Code Scanner QB30-SR/SU User's Manual First Edition, July 2012 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED...
  • Page 139 DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED 1, Yoshiike, Kusagi, Agui-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi 470-2297, Japan http://www.denso-wave.com/...

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