Argox Information Co PI-1X30 Data Collector User Manual
Argox Information Co Ltd Data Collector
User manual
User’s Manua
Data Collector
PI-XXXX, AP-XXXX,SP-XXXX,PE-XX
(X=0-9 , A-Z , a-z , dash , or blank)
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Regulatory Compliance
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for
help.
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CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
RF exposure warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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To ensure that RF exposure levels remain at or below the tested
levels, use a belt clips, holsters or similar accessories that have no
metallic component in the assembly and must provide a minimum
separation distance of 5mm between the device and the body.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the
FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on
file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section
of www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCCID:NBF-PI-1X30
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to
radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to
exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
Government.
The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as
the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is
1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating
positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the
specified power level in different channels.
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CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat the battery or dispose of in
fire. Store battery pack in a proper place. Do not expose to
temperature above 60℃/140℉. Use specified charger only. Please
dispose of the used batteries following the rules or laws issued by
the local government.
警告：電池若未妥善處理，可能會導致爆炸。
請勿拆卸電池，或用火銷毀電池。請將電池放置於兒童拿不到的地方。
請使用專用充電器充電，並請依照當地政府或法律規定妥善處理廢棄
電池。
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機, 非經許可,公司, 商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率,加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航影響安全及干擾合法通信, 經發
現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續
使用前項合法通信,指一電信法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電
機需忍受合法通信或工業,科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾
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Release Note
Version
Date
Note
V1.0
02/22 2017
Initial release
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Content
1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1
1.1 Unpacking ................................................................. 2
1.2 Understand your terminal ........................................ 4
1.2.1 Terminal ........................................................ 4
1.2.2 Holder(Option) .............................................. 5
1.3 Indicators .................................................................. 6
1.3.1 LED ................................................................ 6
1.3.2 Buzzer ............................................................ 8
1.3.3 Vibration ....................................................... 8
1.4 Keypad ...................................................................... 9
1.5 Power source .......................................................... 14
1.5.1 Inserting or replacing battery ..................... 15
1.5.2 Charge the battery ...................................... 18
2 Get started .......................................................................... 20
2.1 Set up your terminal ............................................... 20
2.2 User interface ......................................................... 21
2.3 Connection ............................................................. 23
2.3.1 Remote link connection .......................................... 24
2.4 Attach the hand strap ............................................. 27
3 Controls and settings .......................................................... 29
3.1 User Menu .............................................................. 29
3.1.1 Run Program ............................................... 30
3.1.2 Remote Link ................................................ 30
3.1.3 Scanner(HID) ............................................... 31
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3.1.4 Information ................................................. 32
3.2 System Menu .......................................................... 33
3.2.1 Remote Link ................................................ 33
3.2.2 Disk info ...................................................... 33
3.2.3 Timer setting ............................................... 34
3.2.4 Environment ............................................... 35
3.2.5 Test .............................................................. 36
3.2.6 System info .................................................. 38
3.3 Supervisor Menu .................................................... 39
3.3.1 Remote Link ................................................ 40
3.3.2 Format disk ................................................. 43
3.3.3 Setting ......................................................... 44
3.3.4 Information ................................................. 49
4 Applications ........................................................................ 50
5 Troubleshooting.................................................................. 51
5.1 Hardware issues ...................................................... 51
5.2 Communication issues ............................................ 52
5.3 Barcode scanning issues ......................................... 53
6 Specifications ...................................................................... 54
Appendix A .............................................................................. 58
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1 Introduction
PI series is a lightweight, portable data terminal (PDT)
for data capture and collection. This manual will help
you to get to know PI series and utilize it well.
Features
￭ Scratch-resistant keypad Coated with PC
(polycarbonate), the letters and numbers on the keys
won’t wear off between uses.
￭ Battery cover open detection When the switch of
the battery cover is up, the system automatically
saves your files and shut down.
￭ Large flash memory PI series offers more flash
memory than the rivals on the same level. The
standard is 20 MB, and the optional is 60 MB.
￭ Wi-Fi connectivity You can exchange data over a
Wi-Fi network.(PI-1030)
￭ Backup battery The backup battery gives you
additional 15 minutes to finish your job if the primary
batteries wear out.
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1.1 Unpacking
Make sure all of the following items are included in your
package.
PI series
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
or
RS-232 Cable with USB
power cord
Holder(Option)
Hand Strap
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Plug and Power Supply (Option)
When you receive your terminal, open the package
immediately and inspect for shipping damage. If you
discover any damage, contact the shipping company and
file a claim. Argox is not responsible for any damage
incurred during shipping. Save all package materials for
the shipping company to inspect.
Note If any item is missing, please contact your
local dealer.
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1.2 Understand your terminal
1.2.1 Terminal
Left
Front
Right
Back
Top
Bottom
1
LED
Three LEDs.
2
LCD Display
A mono LCD.
3
Keypad
A 25-key keypad.
4
Battery Cover
The battery cover.
5
Battery Cover Switch
Open and close the battery cover.
6
Reading Window
The bar code reading beam is emitted
through this window.
7
Speaker
Buzzer sound
1
2
3
6
8
5
4
7
5
8
Connector
A port to connect computer
1.2.2 Holder(Option)
The holder is used to hold your terminal in its standing
position.
In the bottom of holder, make sure cable wire is
installed as below.
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1.3 Indicators
PI series has three LEDs and a buzzer to indicate its current
status.
1.3.1 LED
Your terminal has three LEDs on the upper-left corner.
They have different behavior. The table below gives
information about the status they indicate.
LED
Color
Scan LED
Green, Red and Orange
BT or Wi-Fi LED
Blue
BT or Wi-Fi LED
Charger LED
Scan LED
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Charger LED
Red
LED
Behavior
Status
Note
Scan
LED
Solid green
User defined
Use SDK.
Solid red
User defined.
Use SDK.
Solid orange
User defined.
Use SDK.
Flashing
green
Transmitting data or
user defined.
Use SDK.
Flashing red
User defined.
Use SDK.
Flashing
orange
User defined.
Use SDK.
Off
No data transmission
or user defined.
Use SDK.
BT &
Wi-Fi
LED
Solid blue
Your terminal is
connected through
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Flashing
blue
Your terminal is ready
to be connected
through Bluetooth or
Wi-Fi.
Off
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is
turned off.
Default
Charger
LED
Solid red
Your terminal is fully
charged or connected
to a power source.
Controlled
by
hardware.
Flashing red
Charging.
Controlled
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LED
Behavior
Status
Note
by
hardware.
Off
Your terminal is not
connected to any
power source.
Controlled
by
hardware.
1.3.2 Buzzer
You can define the status the vibration indicates using
the SDK.
Sound
Status
1 Short Beep
A key is pressed.
A good scan.
An error occurred.
2 Short Beep
The battery is low.
4 Short Beep
Battery is too low to turn off
terminal.
1.3.3 Vibration
You can define the status the vibration indicates using
the SDK.
Vibration
Status
Vibrate
A good scan.
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1.4 Keypad
Scan key
Cursor keys
Control keys
Numeric keys
User-defined keys
Power key
Scan key
Scan a bar code.
Cursor keys
Up
Move the highlight bar up.
Fn+Up
Open Message Menu.
Down
Move the highlight bar down.
Fn+Down
Adjust the backlight brightness. The
brightness repeats the sequence
0123.
Left
Move the highlight bar to the top.
Fn+Left
Reduce the volume.
Right
Move the highlight bar to the bottom
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Cursor keys
Fn+Right
Increase the volume.
Control keys
ESC
The Escape
key.
1. Go up one level in a menu.
2. Give up changing a setting.
3. Exit a program.
Fn
The Function
key.
Use with other keys. Ex:
“Fn+Down Arrow” is to adjust
the backlight brightness. The
function of F0 - F9 (Fn+0 - 9)
can be defined using an SDK.
ENT
The Enter key.
1. Enter a menu.
2. Select an option.
BS
The Backspace
key.
1. Delete a character to the
left of the cursor.
Numeric keys
You can use the keypad to enter numbers or English
characters, depending on the mode you’re using.
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1. Enter the number one.
2. Enter these signs: plus (+), minus (-), star
(*) and slash (/).
2
1. Enter the number two.
2. Enter the letters A, B, C.
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Numeric keys
3
1. Enter the number three.
2. Enter the letters D, E, F.
4
1. Enter the number four.
2. Enter the letters G, H, I.
5
1. Enter the number five.
2. Enter the letters J, K, L.
6
1. Enter the number six.
2. Enter the letters M, N, O.
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1. Enter the number seven.
2. Enter the letters P, Q, R, S.
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1. Enter the number eight.
2. Enter the letters T, U, V.
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1. Enter the number nine.
2. Enter the letters W, X, Y, Z.
0
1. Enter the number zero.
2. Enter these characters: space ( ), at (@),
comma (,) and semicolon (;).
Alpha
Switch the input method between numbers,
uppercase and lowercase characters.
.
1. Enter a period (.).
2. Enter these symbols: dollar sign ($),
percent sign (%), ampersand (&) and
number sign (#).
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User-defined keys
P1
User-defined key.
P2
User-defined key.
P3
User-defined key.
Power key
Turn on or turn off your terminal.
Power combination key
You can use the key combinations to enter different
menus or modes. Press and hold the combination of
keys, until your terminal responds.
3 + 9 + Power
System Menu.
1 + 3 + 0 + Power
Supervisor Menu.
1 + 3 + Power
Force mode.
P1 + P2 + P3 + Power
BIOS reset.
SCAN + Power
Warm reset.
SCAN + Power (5 sec)
Cold reset. You need to press
the keys for 5 seconds.
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￭ System Menu Enter System Menu.
￭ Supervisor Menu Enter Supervisor Menu.
￭ Force mode It updates all firmware files and
restores all system parameters to factory settings.
This mode needs to be used with an SDK or computer
software. You can use this mode when you encounter
the problem that can’t be resolved in any other way.
￭ BIOS reset it is the same as BIOS default (see
Supervisor Menu). It resets all your terminal settings,
including the password of Supervisor Menu.
￭ Warm reset It restarts your terminal without
changing any settings. You can use it when your
program stops responding.
￭ Cold reset It forces your terminal to restart. The
data stored in the DRAM may be removed. You can
use it when your terminal crashes, or when you can’t
turn on your terminal by pressing the Power key.
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1.5 Power source
There are three ways to supply power to PI series:
1. Two AA batteries. Recommended alkaline rechargeable
type.
2. Use the USB cable with computer.
3. Use the power supply with the USB or RS-232 cable.
Cable Type
Charge
your
batteries
Supply power
without
batteries
Need to use
with a power
supply
USB
Yes
Yes
No
RS-232
No
No
Yes
Warn Do not collect data while plug the
connector. It could cause damage to RS-232 and
USB port function.
Note It’s not necessary to use a USB cable with the
power supply, but the battery charging time is
shorter with it.
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1.5.1 Inserting or replacing battery
When you see the battery icon shows low. You
need to change new battery or charge It
immediately. If there is no power, the back up
battery can hold the data about 15 minutes.
Therefore, always upload your important data after
work or keep two AA batteries in case.
Caution Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or
standard (carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries. Remove
batteries if product is not to be used with for a long time. Risk
of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
DO NOT RECHARGE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES.
1. Press and slide two release latch at the same time
to open the battery cover.
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2. Inserting two batteries as indicated inside battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery cover as follow.
①
②
+
- -
+
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4. Make sure cover is closed and slide two latch back.
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1.5.2 Charge the battery
If you’re using rechargeable batteries to supply power
to your terminal, you can charge them by
(1) connecting the USB cable to your terminal and
computer.
(2) Using a battery charger to charge batteries in
advance.
(3) Connecting the USB cable to your terminal and use
a power supply.
When your batteries are fully charged, the Charger LED
turns to solid red.
Important To protect power source, PI series
can not be powered on unless battery cover
back are closed correctly.
Charging by
Full Charge Time
Power Supply
5-6 hours
USB Cable
7-8 hours
Important Before using PI series, we
recommend to charge PT-10 series 1 day to
make sure backup battery is fully charged.
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Note The triangle mark should be face up when
you want to plug connecter in to PI series.
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2 Get started
This chapter provides information about how to work
with your terminal and make connection to computer.
2.1 Set up your terminal
1. Choose one to power on your terminal
Open the battery cover and Install two AA
batteries.
Connect your terminal to your computer using
USB or RS-232 cable with adapter.
2. Press the Power key to turn on your terminal.
Power key
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2.2 User interface
Item
Description
Menu
Current menu title
Options
Items in the menu.
Status bar
It displays the information about your
terminal.
Input method
The way you enter data. You can enter
numbers, lowercase or uppercase
characters.
Time
The current time.
Menu
Options
Input
method
Time
Power
source
Wireless
Status bar
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Item
Description
Wireless
communication
When you open Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
function, it displays an icon without
waves. If connection is successful, the
icon will show waves.
Power source
If your terminal is connected to a direct
power supply (USB or RS-232), it displays
a plug icon; if it is running on batteries, it
displays a battery icon.
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2.3 Connection
PI series have four interfaces to connect: USB, RS232,
Bluetooth and WI-FI. Each one can choose two ways as
below.
Remote link: It is a unique protocol from Argox
development. Visit Argox website below to download
application.
http://www.argox.com/content2011.php?sno=0000033
Linking port: Transmit raw data 1 Byte a time.
Developer can set four interfaces to their own
connection.
Important Remote link has to use Argox
application, such as PhoenixVoler or Everlink
from Argox.
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2.3.1 Remote link connection
This section will show how to link PI series to PC with
“Remote link” and enter “Message menu” to send
message when the connection successful.
Use Remote link to connect PC with USB
Step 1. After link USB cable between PI series and PC,
press “Power” key to open PI series.
Step 2. Move curse to “Remote Link” and press “ENT”
key.
Step 3. Enter “Remote I/F Select” and Choose “USB”.
It will automatically go back
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Step 4. Choose “Connect”.
Step 5. In PhoenixVoler or Everlink, Click Comm setup
will show the model number. Successfully
connected to PC.
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Message Menu
Everlink, ControlCenter and PI series can send
message to PI series. Press “Fn”+”^” key to enter
Message Menu.
Read priority Msg.: It shows the priority
message you receive.
Read Msg.: It shows the message you sent.
Send Msg.:
To Everlink: “Send to” is 9000
To ControlCenter: “Send to” is 9001
To otherPI series device: “Send to” default
depends on SN last four number. To change
ID, refer to “Equipment ID” in System
menu.
Important Sending message rely on Everlink. PI
series must connect to Everlink then the message will
start to send and receive.
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2.4 Attach the hand strap
Sometimes you may need to do something and can’t
hold your terminal on your hand. Or, you might
accidentally drop your terminal between uses. Attach
the hand strap is a useful way to resolve these issues.
You can wrap the strap around your hand to secure it to
your hand, or hang it on your hand to have both hands
free to do other things.
To attach the hand strap, do this:
1. Pinch the small loop and thread it into the two
square holes under the battery cover.
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2. Thread the big loop into the small loop, and pull the
big loop to tie a knot.
Important Use hand strap when you collect
barcode in case drop accident. PI series might shut
down to protect data after drop.
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3 Controls and settings
PI series offers three different layer menus. User Menu
is for general users, System Menu is for supervisors or
managers, and Supervisor Menu is for system
administrators or engineers. Besides, press Fn+^ can
enter Message Menu This chapter provides
information about these menus.
3.1 User Menu
User Menu includes three frequently used settings. You
can use them to run your program, connect your
terminal to a computer or other device, or display your
terminal’s information.
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3.1.1 Run Program
It shows the program you download from your
computer. To run a program, just select it and press ENT.
If there’s no program, it will tell you “No program file.”
For more information about how to connect to a
computer and download programs from it, see
PhoenixVoler or Everlink User guide.
3.1.2 Remote Link
It is for you to connect your terminal with Everlink or
PhoenixVoler to computer.
￭ Connect It connects your terminal to computer
after you select an interface.
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￭ Remote I/F Select It provides interfaces, including
COM port, USB, Bluetooth and WI-FI.
To connect your terminal, do this:
1. Select Remote Link > Remote I/F Select > COM
port/USB/Bluetooth/WI-FI.
2. Go up one level in the menu and select Connect.
Note If you want to connect via Bluetooth or WI-FI,
you need to enter Supervisor Menu and set up
Bluetooth connection or WI-FI connection first. After
completing the setting, you can connect your
terminal from User Menu Connect.
3.1.3 Scanner(HID)
It is for you to read and upload barcode data easily.
Once you have connection to computer. Press “SCAN”
key to read barcode and it will upload data. Go to CH 4
Application. see more in Everlink user guide.
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It provides the disk information, including the free,
used and total disk space. By default, your terminal has
two disks: C and D.
3.2.3 Timer setting
￭ Set date & time You can set date and time here.
￭ Set time format You can set the time format here. It
provides the 12-hour or 24-hour clock and only
display in Status Bar.
C
RAM
For data memory
D
Flash
For system and user’s application
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3.2.4 Environment
It provides settings for you to adjust different
workplace or match your preference.
￭ LCD contrast It determines the contrast ratio. The
bigger the number, the lower the contrast (the darker
the screen).1~10
￭ Backlight timer It determines how long the
backlight stays on after you press a key.1~65535. Set 0
will always on.
￭ Auto off timer It turns off your terminal after a
certain amount of time elapsed. The unit of time is
the second. If you set it 0, your terminal is always
turned on.30~65535
￭ Always on if DC in It will always on when you plug
DC power. Default is disable.
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￭ Key click You can turn on or turn off the sound of
keypad.
￭ Vibration It determines how long your terminal
vibrates. The unit is 0.1 second, range is 1~255. Set 0
will turn it off.
3.2.5 Test
It provides various tests for you to check your terminal
system.
￭ Memory test It checks if the memory can be written
and read properly. Note that this test removes all data
stored in the memory, so remember to save your files
in advance.
￭ Buzzer test It checks if the buzzer can make sound
properly. You’ll hear the sound repeatedly plays from
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high to low and from low to high. If the sound is
played smoothly, it means the buzzer works properly,
otherwise the buzzer may have some issues.
￭ LCD & LED test It checks if the LCD display has bad
pixels.
￭ Keypad test It checks if the keypad works properly
when you press it.
￭ Linking port test It checks if the port works properly.
You need to set a port to run this test. For more
information about the port setting, see the
description in Setting in Supervisor Menu.
After you set a port, do this:
1. Select the port you want to test, and press ENT.
2. Your terminal will show if the test is successful or
failed after the test is complete.
￭ Scanner test It checks if your terminal can read bar
codes when you press SCAN to scan bar codes. If the
scan is successful, your terminal will vibrate and
display the bar code data.
Note When you do scanner test to barcode,
turn on the function in Barcode config
(Supervisor Menu).
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3.3 Supervisor Menu
(1+3+0+PWR)Supervisor Menu provides advanced
settings for you to configure. To protect the settings
from being changed easily, you need to enter a
password to access the menu. By default, the password
is five zeros (00000).
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3.3.1 Remote Link
It is for you to connect your terminal with Everlink or
PhoenixVoler to computer.
￭ Connect It connects your terminal to computer
after you select an interface.
￭ Remote I/F Select It provides interfaces, including
COM port, Bluetooth and WI-FI.
￭ Remote I/F Set It has three options:
∙ COM port You can select a baud here.
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∙ Bluetooth It has three options:
1. Bluetooth setting:
(1) Device name: Your terminal’s name. By
default, the name is the serial number.
(2) PIN code: The passkey for a Bluetooth
connection. By default, the code is four
zeros (0000).
(3) Security mode: It has two options.
a. Security: Your terminal will ask other
devices to enter a PIN code when they
try to connect to your terminal.
b. Encryption: It encrypts the connection
to prevent data theft.
(4) Inquiry timeout: It determines how long
your terminal stops searching other devices
after a certain amount of time elapses.
(5) Max response: It determines the maximum
number of connectable devices your
terminal lists.
(6) Set peer device: It has two options.
a. Set by search: Search other devices in
the neighborhood.
b. Set by keyin: Search another device by
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entering its Bluetooth MAC address.
2. Bluetooth test: You can use this option to test
the Bluetooth connection after your terminal
connects to a device.
3. Bluetooth info: It displays Bluetooth
information, including the local address, device
name and link address.
∙ WI-FI It has three options
1. Setting
(1) WI-FI SSID:
a. Set by search: Search WI-FI signal in the
neighborhood.
b. Set by keyin: Type New SSID to connect
the WI-FI you prefer.
(2) Network: It is the same as computer
network. The Default is “Enable” DHCP to
auto get IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway. Or you can “Disable” DHCP to set
your WI-FI data.
(3) Connect setting: Type “New IP” and “New
Port” to get connection.
(4) System Scale: There are 3 Level to choose.
The default is “High”
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(5) Power Saving: If Disable, WI-FI module will
always awake to transmit data. Otherwise,
WI-FI will automatically turn off.
2. TCP Test: Test WI-FI connection, the process
need to wait about 3~15 seconds. PI series will
show the connect success of fail on the screen.
3. Information: It displays WI-FI information.
(1) Remote port: show the page is under
remote port.
(2) MAC: Show MAC address after you connect.
(3) DHCP: The status is Enable or Disable.
(4) rIP: Current remote IP Address.
(5) rPort: Current remote Port.
3.3.2 Format disk
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It formats a disk in your terminal. The system will ask
you to confirm if you want to format, because it will
remove all data stored in the disk.
￭ Format C Format the C disk.
￭ Format D Format the D disk.
3.3.3 Setting
It offers a variety of settings that you can change to
meet your need.
￭ Equipment ID Your terminal’s ID. The default ID is
four zeros (0000). You can replace it with a new ID.
The ID needs to be a 4-digit number.
￭ BIOS Password It is the password of Supervisor
Menu. The password needs to be a 5-digit number.
￭ BIOS default It resets all your terminal settings,
including the password of Supervisor Menu.
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￭ Environment It provides settings for you to adjust
to adapt to different workplaces or match your
preference. For the first five options, see the
description in Environment in System Menu.
∙ Power on It determines the screen displayed in
User Menu after you turn on your terminal.
1. Resume: The system displays the last screen you
visited in User Menu every time you turn on
your terminal.
2. Reset: The system displays the default screen in
User Menu every time you turn on your
terminal.
∙ Status bar You can choose if you want to display the
status bar.
￭ Scanner It provides several settings for the scanning
functionality.
∙ Reading test See the description in Test in System
Menu.
∙ Indication It has two options:
1. LED: You can turn on or turn off the LED.
2. Beep: You can turn on or turn off beeps.
∙ Code ID Code ID is an identifier for a bar code. It
has two options:
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1. Transmission: It has two modes: Proprietary ID or
AIM ID. You can choose either of them.
Proprietary ID is defined by Argox. AIM ID is
defined by the AIM organization.
2. Position: You can insert the code ID before or after
the bar code data.
∙ Invert Image When you turn on this feature, you
can scan both regular and inverted bar codes.
∙ Preamble Add a character or characters before a
bar code.
∙ Postamble Add a character or characters after a bar
code.
∙ Barcode config It provides several settings for each
bar code type. Change them to meet your need.
The list below shows the bar code types system
default setting.
Bar Code Type
ON
OFF
1. Code-11
○
2. Code-39
○
3. Code-93
○
4. Code-128
○
5. EAN-8
○
6. EAN-13
○
7. UPC-A
○
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8. UPC-E
○
9. Industrial 25
○
10. Interleaved 25
○
11. Standard 25
○
12. MSI-Plessey
○
13. UK-Plessey
○
14. RSS 14
○
15. RSS Limited
○
16. RSS Expanded
○
17. CODABAR
○
18. Telepen
○
19. Matrix 2 of 5
○
20. China Post
○
21. Pharmacode
○
￭ Language You can change the language for the
system to display items in the user interface. It has
two options: English, TC (Traditional Chinese) and
SC(Simple Chinese).
￭ Linking port You can decide which port you want to
use and configure its settings. To set a port, do this:
1. In Port IF select, select a port and its interface.
2. In Port IF setup, select the port you choose in the
previous step, and configure the settings of its
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interface.
∙ Port IF select It has four ports. Select one of them
and choose its interface. You can choose COM, USB,
Bluetooth and WI-FI. If you don’t want to use
interface, choose None.
∙ Port IF setup It provides the settings of COM,
Bluetooth and WI-FI. For more information about the
settings, see Remote Link in Supervisor Menu.
∙ Port info It displays the port information. Press Up
Arrow and Down Arrow to check different ports.
重要 Linking port is for development usage
and transmit raw data. See more information,
go to CH 2.3 Connection
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3.3.4 Information
It displays your terminal’s information.
IPL
The IPL version.
BOOT
The boot version.
Kernal
The kernel version.
Scanner
The scanner’s firmware version.
SN
The serial number.
HW Ver.
The PCBA (Printed Circuit Board
Assembly) version.
HW Int.
The hardware version.
DefLang
The display language.
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4 Applications
Argox provides multiple applications for communication and
developments as below:
Communication
PhoenixVoler
Upload and Download firmware or
application easily. Recommend developer.
Everlink
Manage multiple PI series with files
transmission, message sending and history
data function.
Control center
Remote-end of manage program can link
multiple Everlink and provide Cloud
operation.
Development application
Skywalker
User friendly software development kit
Go to Argox website to get more applications and user
guide
http://www.argox.com/content2011.php?sno=0000033
Note PI Series accept “.bas” and “.bin” file from
Basic and C compiler.
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5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Hardware issues
Speaker is not working or volume is too low.
￭ Make sure the speaker hole is not blocked.
￭ Test is in the system menu, use Test to check speaker.
Keypad does not response.
￭ Test is in the system menu, use Test to check keypad.
￭ The system might be crush. Use Scan + Power key to
warm reset or cold reset (hold 5 seconds).
My terminal keeps turning itself off or can not open.
￭ If you’re using batteries, check them and see if they
need to be charged.
￭ If your terminal is connected using USB or RS-232
cable, make sure the cable is tightly plugged.
￭ The duration of Auto off Timer is too short. Set it a
longer duration from Auto off timer in Environment
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5.2 Communication issues
Receive or transmit problem on USB
￭ Check USB connector is plugged correctly.
￭ Check Remote Link set is USB and select the right PI
series name on computer.
￭ Restart PI series and unplug the USB and try again.
Receive or transmit problem on RS-232
￭ Check RS-232 connector is plugged correctly.
￭ Check Remote Link set is COM port and select the
same port on computer.
￭ Restart PI series and unplug the RS-232 and try again.
Receive or transmit problem on Bluetooth
￭ Check Remote Link set is Bluetooth port and
Bluetooth setting is correct.
￭ Be sure PI series is in the Bluetooth range
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5.3 Barcode scanning issues
Barcode can not be read
￭ Change the angle between the bar code and the
terminal.
￭ Change the distance between the bar code and the
terminal.
￭ Clean the scanning window slightly of the
terminal(make sure without scratch).
￭ Enabled the bar code symbology in supervisor menu >
3.Setting > 5.Scanner > 7.Barcode config.
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6 Specifications
General Characteristics
OS
Argox Proprietary
CPU
ARM926EJ-S
RAM
16 / 32 MB DRAM
ROM
20 / 60 MB Flash
Display
White gray mono STN LCD 160*160
Indicator
LED Blue, Green and Red; Beeper;
Vibration Motor
Keypad
25 Alpha-Numeric keys (Including 10
function keys, 3 programmable hot
keys)
Accessory
Holder (Standard), Power Supply
Dimensions
145.0mm (L) x 55.0mm (W) x 26.0mm
(H)
Weight
230g with battery
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Scanner
PI-10x0
PI-11x0
PI-12x0
(coming soon)
Scanner
system
CCD
Laser
2D Area imager
Resolution
5 mil at PCS
90%
4 mil
5 mil (optional
3 mil)
Depth of field
350mm
(Code 39, 13
mil, PCS
90%)
254 mm (13
mil)
390 mm (13
mil)
Scanning rate
200 scan/sec
100 scan/sec
Decode
capability
1D barcode: Code-11、Code-39、Code-93、
Code-128、EAN-8、EAN-13、UPC-A、UPC-E、
Industrial 25、Interleaved 25、Standard 25、
MSI-Plessey、UK-Plessey、RSS 14、RSS
Limited、RSS Expanded、CODABAR、Telepen、
Matrix 2 of 5、China Post、Pharmacode
2D bar code:
Data Matrix,
QRcode,
PDF417
Communication
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Communication
PI-1x00
PI-1x10
PI-1x30
WPAN
Bluetooth
Class2,
BT2.1+EDR
Bluetooth
Class2,
BT2.1+EDR
WLAN
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
I/O Interface
USB 2.0 /
RS-232
USB 2.0 /
RS-232
USB 2.0 /
RS-232
Expansion
Storage
Micro SD (up to 16 GB)
Developing Tools
Software
Software Development Kit (SDK),
Skywalker (Proprietary application
software generator)
Programming
Language
C language, BASIC language
Power
Battery
2 AA Alkaline or NIMH Battery (charged by
USB or optional power supply)
Rating
5Vdc 2A
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Physical and Environment
Operating
Temperature
-10℃ ~ 60℃ / 14F ~ 140F
Storage
Temperature
-20℃ ~ 70℃ / -4F ~ 158F
Humidity
1) Operating: Non-condensed 10 ~ 90%
2) Storage: Non-condensed 5 ~ 95%
Impact
Resistance
1) Terminal 1.5M/5ft, Holder 0.9M / (4
drops per 6 sides) 2) IP54
Electrostatic
Discharge
1) +/- 15 KV air discharge 2) +/- 8 KV
direct discharge
EMC
Regulation
FCC, CE
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Appendix A
Skywalker Reader Default (*)
Command1
Command2
Option/Limitation
Indication
LED indication
Disable
Enable *
Buzzer indication
Disable
Enable *
Transmission
Preamble
transmission
Disable *
Enable
Postamble
transmission
Disable *
Enable
Code ID position
Before code data *
After code data
Code ID transmission
Disable *
Proprietary ID
AIM ID
Code length
transmission
Disable *
Enable
Code name
transmission
Disable *
Enable
Case conversion
Disable *
Upper case
Lower case
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Scan
Double confirm
0 ~ 9
0 *
Global min. code
length
0 ~ 99
4 *
Global max. code
length
0 ~ 99
63 *
Inverted image scan
Disable *
Enable
String setting
Prefix characters
setting
0 *
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code
12 characters.
Suffix characters
setting
0 *
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code
12 characters.
Preamble characters
settings
0 *
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code
12 characters.
Postamble characters
settings
0 *
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code
12 characters.
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Code 11
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable
Disable/One digit *
Disable/Two digits
Enable/One digit
Enable/Two digits
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<O>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Code 39
Read
Disable
Enable *
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable *
Disable/Enable
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
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0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
1 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 20
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<*>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Format
Standard *
Full ASCII
Start/stop
transmission
Disable *
Enable
Code 93
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable
Disable/Enable *
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
0 ~ 15
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Truncate leading
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<&>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Code 128
Read
Disable
Enable *
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable
Disable/Enable *
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
1 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<#>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Format
Standard *
UCC.EAN 128
<#>
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UCC/EAN 128 ID
setting
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 bytes)
Concatenation code
0x1D *
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 bytes)
Codabar
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable *
Disable/Enable
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<%>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Start/stop type
ABCD/ABCD *
abcd/abcd
ABCD/TN*E
abcd/tn*e
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Start/stop
transmission
Disable *
Enable
EAN 8
Read
Disable
Enable *
Check-sum
transmission
Disable
Enable *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<FF>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Supplement digits
None *
2 digits
5 digits
2, 5 digits
UCC/EAN 128
2, UCC/EAN 128
5, UCC/EAN 128
All
Truncation/expansion
None *
Truncate leading
zero
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Expand to EAN 13
Expansion
Disable *
Enable
EAN 13
Read
Disable
Enable *
Check-sum
transmission
Disable
Enable *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<F>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Supplement digits
None *
2 digits
5 digits
2, 5 digits
UCC/EAN 128
2, UCC/EAN 128
5, UCC/EAN 128
All
ISBN/ISSN
conversion
Disable *
Enable
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Industrial 2 of
5
Read
Disable *
Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<i>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Interleaved 2
of 5
Read
Disable
Enable *
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable *
Disable/Enable
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
0 ~ 15
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Truncate ending
0 *
Code ID setting
<i>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Standard 2 of
5
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable *
Disable/Enable
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<i>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
MSI Plessey
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
N/disable *
N/MOD 10
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N/Mod 10,10
N/mod 11,10
Y/ Mod10
Y/ Mod 10,10
Y/ Mod 11/10
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<@>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
UK Plessey
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable
Disable/Enable *
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
0 ~ 64
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Min. code length
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<@>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Telepen
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable *
Disable/Enable
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<S>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Numeric *
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Format
Full ASCII
UPCA
Read
Disable
Enable *
Check-sum
transmission
Disable
Enable *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<A>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Supplement digits
None *
2 digits
5 digtis
2, 5 digits
UCC/EAN 128
2, UCC/EAN 128
5, UCC/EAN 128
All
Truncate/expansion
None
Truncate leading
zero *
Expand to EAN 13
Disable
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UPCE
Read
Enable *
Check-sum
transmission
Disable
Enable *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<E>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Supplement digits
None *
2 digits
5 digits
2, 5 digits
UCC/EAN 128
2, UCC/EAN 128
5, UCC/EAN 128
All
Truncate/expansion
None *
Truncate leading
zero
Expand to EAN 13
Expand to UPCA
Expansion
Disable *
Enable
UPCE-1
Disable *
Enable
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Matrix 25
Read
Disable *
Enable
Check-sum transmit
/verify
Disable/Disable *
Disable/Enable
Enable /Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
0 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<B>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
China post
Read
Disable *
Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
11 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
11 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
0 ~ 15
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Truncate ending
0 *
Code ID setting
<t>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
RSS 14
Read
Disable *
Enable
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<R4>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
UCC/EAN 128
emulation
Disable *
Enable
RSS Limited
Read
Disable *
Enable
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<RL>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Disable *
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UCC/EAN 128
emulation
Enable
RSS
Expanded
Read
Disable *
Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 99
99 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 99
1 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<RX>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
UCC/EAN 128
emulation
Disable *
Enable
Italian
Pharmacode
39
Read
Disable *
Enable
Max. code length
0 ~ 64
12 *
Min. code length
0 ~ 64
9 *
Truncate leading
0 ~ 15
0 *
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Truncate ending
0 ~ 15
0 *
Code ID setting
<p>
0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII
code(1 or 2 bytes)
Leading “A”
Disable *
Enable