CipherLab 1560 BT Barcode scanner User Manual 1560 Series Barcode Scanner
CipherLab Co., Ltd. BT Barcode scanner 1560 Series Barcode Scanner
Manual
1560/1562 BT Barcode Scanner
Setup labels included.
Version 1.01
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FOR USA
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.
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.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada. 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.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS
The 1560/1562 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-1560) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The 1560 unit has very low level of RF energy that
it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
IMPORTANT NOTICES
The 3656 unit (FCC ID: Q3N-3656) complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. It only operated in
hand-held used. If you only transfer data to Host wirelessly, please keep the minimum
distance 20 cm between machine & your body.
FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER
Per FDA and IEC standards, the scan engines described in this manual are not given a
laser classification. However, the following precautions should be observed:
CAUTION
This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not
stare into beam.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or
manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to
human body or the product itself.
DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.
DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a
proper way.
Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.
The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet
shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there
is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use a clean cloth to wipe dust off the scanning window and the body of the scanner
as well as the cradle. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner.
If you want to put away the scanner for a period of time, download the collected data
to a host computer when in the memory mode, and then take out the battery. Store
the scanner and battery separately.
When the scanner resumes its work, make sure the battery is fully charged before
use.
If you shall find the scanner malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and
consult your local sales representative.
Version Date Notes
1.01 June 3, 2009 Modified: 1.10 Auto-Sense Mode — Power supply cord is required.
Modified: Appendix II Host Serial Commands
1.00 Apr. 29, 2009 Initial release
RELEASE NOTES
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 3 -
For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -
Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 -
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Familiarized with 1560/1562 and 3656 ........................................................................... 2
Installing the Battery to 1560/1562 .......................................................................................... 2
Setting up 3656 ........................................................................................................................... 3
Charging the Battery via 3656 .................................................................................................... 5
Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 6
Product Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 6
QUICK START ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Enter Configuration Mode................................................................................................................. 9
Exit Configuration Mode.................................................................................................................... 9
Default Settings...............................................................................................................................10
Save User Settings as Defaults.................................................................................................10
Restore User Defaults................................................................................................................10
Restore System Defaults ........................................................................................................... 10
Read a Setup Label.........................................................................................................................11
Configure Parameters................................................................................................................ 11
List the Current Settings............................................................................................................15
UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER .................................................................................... 17
1.1 Battery .......................................................................................................................................17
1.1.1 How to Operate the Scanner ...........................................................................................17
1.1.2 Auto Power Off..................................................................................................................18
1.2 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 19
1.2.1 Transmit Buffer ................................................................................................................19
1.2.2 Memory Mode ..................................................................................................................20
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................22
1.3.1 Good Read LED ................................................................................................................23
1.3.2 Good Read LED Duration.................................................................................................23
1.4 Beeper.......................................................................................................................................24
1.4.1 Beeper Volume.................................................................................................................25
1.4.2 Good Read Beep ..............................................................................................................26
1.4.3 Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................................27
1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....................................................................................................................28
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1.6 Scan Modes ..............................................................................................................................29
1.6.1 Continuous Mode.............................................................................................................30
1.6.2 Test Mode.........................................................................................................................31
1.6.3 Laser Mode.......................................................................................................................31
1.6.4 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................31
1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................32
1.6.6 Aiming Mode..................................................................................................................... 32
1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode.........................................................................................................33
1.6.8 Alternate Mode.................................................................................................................33
1.7 Scanning Timeout.....................................................................................................................34
1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................35
1.9 Effective Decoding Area ...........................................................................................................36
1.9.1 Positioning Window.......................................................................................................... 36
1.9.2 Adjusting Window.............................................................................................................36
1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) ..............................................................................................38
1.11 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only).................................................................................39
1.12 Negative Barcodes .................................................................................................................39
1.13 Symbologies Supported .........................................................................................................40
1.13.1 Read Redundancy for All Symblogies ...........................................................................41
1.13.2 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Barcodes ........................................................................ 42
SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE .......................................................................................................43
2.1 BT HID........................................................................................................................................44
2.1.1 Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type........................................................................44
2.1.2 Reset Connection.............................................................................................................45
2.1.3 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 46
2.1.4 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................50
2.2 BT SPP.......................................................................................................................................51
2.2.1 Activate BT SPP ................................................................................................................51
2.2.2 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................51
2.2.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................52
2.3 Keyboard Wedge via 3656 ......................................................................................................53
2.3.1 Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type.......................................................53
2.3.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 54
2.3.3 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................60
2.3.4 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................60
2.4 RS-232 via 3656 ......................................................................................................................61
2.4.1 Activate RS-232 Interface ...............................................................................................61
2.4.2 Baud Rate.........................................................................................................................61
2.4.3 Data Bits ...........................................................................................................................62
2.4.4 Parity .................................................................................................................................62
2.4.5 Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................63
2.4.6 Flow Control......................................................................................................................63
2.4.7 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................64
2.4.8 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................64
2.4.9 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................65
2.5 USB HID via 3656.....................................................................................................................66
2.5.1 Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type .....................................................................66
2.5.2 Keyboard Settings............................................................................................................ 68
2.5.3 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................72
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2.6 USB Virtual COM via 3656.......................................................................................................73
2.6.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ................................................................................................73
2.6.2 Inter-Function Delay.........................................................................................................73
2.6.3 ACK/NAK Timeout............................................................................................................74
SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION ..................................................................................................75
3.1 Connecting via 3656 ................................................................................................................ 76
3.1.1 Connect to 3656 .............................................................................................................. 76
3.1.2 Change Interface..............................................................................................................77
3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ..........................................................................................78
3.2.1 Change Interface..............................................................................................................78
3.2.2 Configure Related Settings..............................................................................................79
3.2.3 Connect to Dongle............................................................................................................82
CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 89
4.1 Codabar.....................................................................................................................................90
4.1.1 Start/Stop Characters Selection .....................................................................................90
4.1.2 Start/Stop Transmission..................................................................................................91
4.1.3 CLSI Conversion ...............................................................................................................91
4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25........................................................................................................... 92
4.2.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................92
4.2.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................93
4.2.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................93
4.2.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................94
4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25........................................................................................................95
4.3.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................95
4.3.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................96
4.3.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................96
4.3.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................97
4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25 ................................................................................................................98
4.4.1 Start/Stop Pattern Selection ...........................................................................................98
4.4.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................99
4.4.3 Checksum Transmission..................................................................................................99
4.4.4 Code Length Qualification .............................................................................................100
4.5 Code 39...................................................................................................................................101
4.5.1 Start/Stop Transmission................................................................................................101
4.5.2 Checksum Verification ...................................................................................................101
4.5.3 Checksum Transmission................................................................................................102
4.5.4 Standard/Full ASCII Code 39 ........................................................................................102
4.6 Code 93...................................................................................................................................103
4.7 Code 128 ................................................................................................................................103
4.8 EAN-8.......................................................................................................................................104
4.8.1 Convert to EAN-13..........................................................................................................105
4.8.2 Checksum Transmission................................................................................................105
4.9 EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................106
4.9.1 ISBN Conversion.............................................................................................................107
4.9.2 ISSN Conversion.............................................................................................................107
4.9.3 Checksum Transmission................................................................................................107
4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .............................................................................................................108
4.10.1 Code ID Transmission..................................................................................................108
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4.10.2 Field Separator (GS Character)...................................................................................108
4.11 ISBT 128 ...............................................................................................................................109
4.12 MSI ........................................................................................................................................110
4.12.1 Checksum Verification.................................................................................................110
4.12.2 Checksum Transmission .............................................................................................111
4.12.3 Code Length Qualification ...........................................................................................112
4.13 French Pharmacode.............................................................................................................113
4.13.1 Checksum Transmission .............................................................................................113
4.14 Italian Pharmacode ..............................................................................................................114
4.14.1 Checksum Transmission .............................................................................................114
4.15 Plessey ..................................................................................................................................115
4.15.1 Convert to UK Plessey .................................................................................................115
4.15.2 Checksum Transmission .............................................................................................115
4.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) ..................................................................................................116
4.16.1 Code ID Selection ........................................................................................................116
4.16.2 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14).....................................................................116
4.16.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)...................................................................117
4.16.4 GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) ...........................................................................118
4.17 Telepen .................................................................................................................................120
4.17.1 Telepen Output – Full ASCII/Numeric ........................................................................120
4.18 UPC-A.....................................................................................................................................121
4.18.1 Convert to EAN-13 .......................................................................................................122
4.18.2 System Number Transmission....................................................................................122
4.18.3 Checksum Transmission .............................................................................................122
4.19 UPC-E.....................................................................................................................................123
4.19.1 System Number Selection...........................................................................................124
4.19.2 Convert to UPC-A..........................................................................................................124
4.19.3 System Number Transmission....................................................................................125
4.19.4 Checksum Transmission .............................................................................................125
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT............................................................................................................127
5.1 Letter Case..............................................................................................................................127
5.2 Character Substitution ...........................................................................................................128
5.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion .........................................................................128
5.2.2 Symbologies for Character Substitution (All 3 Sets) ....................................................129
5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code...................................................................................................................134
5.4 Code ID....................................................................................................................................135
5.4.1 Select Pre-defined Code ID............................................................................................135
5.4.2 Change Code ID..............................................................................................................136
5.4.3 Clear Code ID Settings...................................................................................................138
5.5 Length Code............................................................................................................................139
5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor...............................................................................................................142
5.6.1 Edit a Concatenation of Barcodes ................................................................................143
5.6.2 Activate the Concatenation of Barcodes ......................................................................144
5.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................145
APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................147
6.1 Format Selection ....................................................................................................................148
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6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats................................................................................................148
6.1.2 Exclusive Data Editing....................................................................................................149
6.2 Editing Format.........................................................................................................................150
6.2.1 Select Format to Configure............................................................................................151
6.2.2 Restore Default Format .................................................................................................152
6.2.3 Define Data Criteria .......................................................................................................153
6.2.4 Divide Data into Fields...................................................................................................156
6.2.5 Field Settings..................................................................................................................158
6.2.6 Field Transmission Sequence .......................................................................................164
6.3 Programming Examples .........................................................................................................166
6.3.1 Example I ........................................................................................................................166
6.3.2 Example II .......................................................................................................................167
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................169
FIRMWARE UPGRADE......................................................................................................................171
How to Upgrade 1560/1562 Firmware.......................................................................................171
Using 3656...............................................................................................................................171
Using a Generic Dongle ...........................................................................................................173
How to Upgrade 3656 Firmware ..................................................................................................175
Upgrading 3656 CPU Firmware...............................................................................................175
Upgrading 3656 USB Bridge Firmware...................................................................................177
HOST SERIAL COMMANDS ..............................................................................................................179
1560/1562 Serial Commands ....................................................................................................179
Example ....................................................................................................................................180
3656 Serial Commands................................................................................................................181
Example ....................................................................................................................................184
KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE ..............................................................................................................185
Key Type.........................................................................................................................................185
Key Status......................................................................................................................................186
User-defined Scan Code ...............................................................................................................186
NUMERAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................187
Decimal System.............................................................................................................................187
Hexadecimal System.....................................................................................................................188
ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................................189
Entering PIN Code for Authentication ..........................................................................................190
Use Preset PIN..........................................................................................................................190
Disable Authentication or Use Random PIN...........................................................................191
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CipherLab’s 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your
mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity
while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier
with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small
businesses. Integrating short-distance wireless technology to small-form-factor scanners,
the 1560/1562 scanners are ideal for carrying around, and thus give workers tether-free
mobility anytime anywhere and get job done more efficiently. This line of scanners
deliver data over a wireless personal network at a range of up to 90 meters and a
prolonged battery life to keep business running.
Owing to the slim, ergonomic design, extremely low power consumption, and powerful
decoding capability, the 1560 Series Barcode Scanners are the best choice for the
following applications –
Receiving in Retail
Product labeling & Tracking
Shelf Product Replenishment
Mobile Point of Sale (POS)
Mobile Inventory Management
Order Picking & Staging
Work-In-Process Tracking
Material Flow Control
Transportation & Distribution
Warehousing
Asset Management
This manual contains information on operating the scanner and using its features. We
recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the
manual thoroughly before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 1560/1562 AND 3656
INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO 1560/1562
When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from
the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when
sitting in the Auto-Sense stand.
Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.
1) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery into the battery compartment at the
bottom of the scanner.
2) Slide the battery latch to lock the battery in the compartment.
3) Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
The scanner will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on and off shortly.
Note: (1) To turn off the scanner, remove the battery. Refer to settings of “Auto Power
Off”.
(2) For shipping and storage purposes, save the scanner and the battery
separately. This will keep the battery in good condition for future use.
(3) When the battery charge becomes low, you will find the scanner cannot emit
scan beam and its power-on beep sounds differently.
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SETTING UP 3656
Capable of charging 1560/1562, the 3656 stand is specifically designed for the scanner
to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanners
and 3656 is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656. The 3656 stand is
also an Auto-Sense stand when used with the scanner set to Auto-Sense mode.
Two LED indicators are provided for communications status and battery charging status.
Power LED Meaning
Red,
solid
Power ON
--- Power OFF
Communication LED Meaning
--- Blue,
solid
Initialize
Red,
solid
--- Failed to establish a USB connection
Red,
solid
Blue,
flashing
Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM or RS-232: wait 3 seconds for
starting a serial command
Red,
flashing
Blue,
flashing
Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing
[NumLock] or [CapsLock] 5 times via keyboard
--- Blue,
flashing
Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.5 Hz)
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--- Blue,
flashing
Connected with the scanner (Fast flash at 1 Hz)
Red,
solid
Blue,
flashing
Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz)
Red,
flashing
--- Enter Download Mode
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CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA 3656
The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package,
you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner.
Note: It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power
adaptor). If the two pivot bolts are not tightened properly, charging error may
occur.
1) Install the battery to the scanner.
2) Seat the scanner in the 3656 stand.
3) Connect the 3656 stand to your computer or notebook via the USB or RS-232 cable.
If using the RS-232 cable, it is necessary to connect the power supply cord.
4) The LED for power indication on 3656 will become solid red.
5) The scanner LED will be flashing red during charging. When the charging is done, the
LED will turn off. When charging error occurs, the LED will turn solid red.
6) The LED for communications on 3656 will first become solid blue while initializing.
Refer to the table above for details on different stage of communications.
Warning: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room
temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. The charging devices
will not charge the battery when the temperature exceeds 40°C.
The two pivot bolts need to be
tightened, or charging error may
occur.
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INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the
box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.
Barcode Scanner (1560 or 1562)
BT Base (3656)
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Product CD
Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based ScanMaster software for
configuration.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Small-form-factor and built tough to survive drop test
Extremely low power consumption
Firmware upgradeable
Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128), GS1
DataBar (RSS), etc.
Supports negative barcodes
Supports different scan modes, including Aiming Mode and Multi-Barcode Mode
User feedback via LED indicator and beeper
Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read
512 KB flash memory for Memory Mode operation, storing up to 32,768 scans based
on EAN-13 barcodes
Provides up to 4 KB SRAM for reserve buffer while getting out of range over a
wireless personal area network (WPAN), storing up to 256 scans based on EAN-13
barcodes
Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (BT SPP) or as
keyboard input (BT HID), to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless
technology
Programmable parameters include data output format, editing format, symbologies,
etc.
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The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in
this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of
configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for
demonstration.
Configuration Mode
1. Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond with a long beep
and its LED will come on and off shortly.
2. Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label. It will respond with six beeps and its LED
indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.
3. Have the scanner read more setup barcodes… Most of the setup barcodes are normal labels.
The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). For special labels, it requires reading
more than one setup barcode to complete the setting.
4. Have the scanner read the “Update” or “Abort” label. It will respond with six beeps and its LED
indicator will become flashing red after reading the label.
5. The scanner will restart automatically upon reading the “Update” or “Abort” label. It will
respond with a long beep and its LED will come on and off shortly.
Note: Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands for how to configure the 3656 stand
by having the scanner read 3656-related setup labels or using serial commands.
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Working Mode
Upon powering up, the 1560/1562 scanner will try to establish a connection with 3656 or a
computer with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection
for details. The connection between the scanners and 3656 is made easy and reliable.
Note: If RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP is selected for output interface, the host can
directly send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run
HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under each setup label.
Refer to Appendix II Host Serial Commands.
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Quick Start
ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup"
label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual.
The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red
after reading the label.
For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Label” below.
EXIT CONFIGURATION MODE
For the scanner to exit the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Update” label,
which can be located at the bottom of almost every odd page of this manual. If you want
to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes, have the scanner read the
“Abort” label instead.
Just like reading the “Enter Setup” label, the scanner will respond with six beeps and
its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label. Wait for a few
seconds for the scanner to restart itself.
Update
Abort
E
n
ter Setup
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS
For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read
the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond
with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
RESTORE USER DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the user defaults, which you have saved earlier, you must
have it read the “Restore User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will
respond with two beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their
customized values.
RESTORE SYSTEM DEFAULTS
For the scanner to restore the factory defaults, you must have it read the “Restore
System Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two
beeps (low-high tone).
After reading the “Update” label, all the parameters of the scanner will return to their
default values. The current connection record will be cleared as well.
Note: The system default value (if there is) for each setting is indicated by an asterisk
“*”.
Save as User Default
s
Restore User Defaults
Restore System Defaults
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READ A SETUP LABEL
CONFIGURE PARAMETERS
For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values.
The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully.
But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the
setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to
read more setup labels. These special parameters may require reading one or more setup
labels, such as
Numeric labels, say, for keyboard type, inter-character delay, length qualification
Hexadecimal labels, say, for character strings as prefix, suffix, etc.
When “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key
Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to
change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
To complete the configuration of these special parameters, it requires reading the
“Validate” label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) to indicate
the input values are validated.
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The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may
restore user defaults at a later time:
Steps Action User Feedback if Successful
1 Power on the scanner…
T
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
T
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will be flashing red.
3 Read a Setup label…
For example,
The scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
* When any configuration error occurs...
T
he scanner will respond with one long
beep (low tone).
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The example below shows how to set numeric parameters:
Steps Action User Feedback if Successful
1 Power on the scanner...
T
he scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
T
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
Read a Setup label...
For example,
T
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high tone) if reading a normal label.
3
T
he scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
“
Max. Length”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
Read the “Decimal Value” label(s).
Refer to Appendix IV “Decimal
System”
T
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high
tone) when the input values are
validated.
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
Normal label
Normal label
S
p
ecial label
Decimal label
or labels
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The example below shows how to set string parameters:
Steps Action User Feedback if Successful
1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator will
become solid red and go off quickly.
2 Enter the Configuration Mode…
T
he scanner will respond with six beeps
(high-low tone repeats three times), and
its LED indicator will become flashing red.
Read a Setup label...
For example,
T
he scanner will respond with one short
beep if reading a special label such as
“
Prefix Code”, indicating the setup
requires reading more labels.
When “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard
Wedge” is configured for interface, Key
T
ype and Key Status will then become
applicable. You may decide whether or not
to change key status when “Normal Key”
is selected for Key Type.
Refer to Appendix III
3
Read the “Hexadecimal Value” labels
for
the desired character string. For example,
read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix
the character “+”.
Refer to Appendix IV “Hexadecimal
System”
T
he scanner will respond with two beeps
(low-high
tone) when the input values are
validated.
4 Exit the Configuration Mode…
OR
Same as for Enter the Configuration Mode.
5 The scanner will automatically restart itself… Same as for Power on the scanner.
S
p
ecial label
Hexadecimal
labels
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LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS
The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user
inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below. You can select the page of
interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with
two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
List settings regarding Firmware Version,
Serial Number, Interface, Buzzer, and Other
Scanner Parameters
List settings regarding Prefix, Postfix, and
Length Code Setting
List settings regarding Code ID
List settings regarding: Readable
Symbologies
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(1/3)
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(2/3)
List settings regarding Symbology Parameters
(3/3)
List Page 1
List Page 2
List Page 3
List Page 4
List Page 5
List Page 6
List Page 7
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List settings regarding Editing Format 1
List settings regarding Editing Format 2
List settings regarding Editing Format 3
List settings regarding Editing Format 4
List settings regarding Editing Format 5
List Page 8
List Page 9
List Page 10
List Page 11
List Page 12
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This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner.
IN THIS CHAPTER
1.1 Battery..................................................................... 17
1.2 Memory.................................................................... 19
1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 22
1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 24
1.5 Send "NR" to Host ..................................................... 28
1.6 Scan Modes .............................................................. 29
1.7 Scanner Time-out ...................................................... 34
1.8 Delay between Re-read............................................... 35
1.9 Effective Decoding Area .............................................. 36
1.10 Auto-Sense Mode (1560 Only) .................................. 38
1.11 CCD Sensor Always Active (1560 Only) ...................... 39
1.12 Negative Barcodes ................................................... 39
31.13 Symbologies Supported ............................................ 40
1.1 BATTERY
The scanner is powered by a rechargeable 3.7 V/800 mAh Li-ion battery, and it takes
approximately 3 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor). However,
the charging time may vary by working condition. For intensive data collection, you may
purchase a spare battery for non-stop operation.
Note: The scanner can be configured to save battery power. Refer to settings of “Auto
Power Off”, “CCD Sensor Always Active”, “Sniff Mode”, as well as “Low Battery
Alarm”.
1.1.1 HOW TO OPERATE THE SCANNER
Turn on the scanner…
After installing the battery, hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds. The scanner will respond
with a long beep (high tone), and its LED will become solid red and go off quickly.
Turn off the scanner…
Remove the battery directly or let it turn off automatically in specific circumstances.
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1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF
Specify the time interval (1~254 min.; 0= Disable) for the scanner to automatically turn
off in the following circumstances. By default, it is set to 10 minutes. If this feature is not
desired, set it to 0.
Auto Power Off before establishing a WPAN connection successfully...
1. The scanner will stay active for 2 minutes for the following scenarios. Its CPU is running at full
speed, and the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s).
(a) waiting for a connection request from the host (BT SPP)
(b) trying to connect to the host (BT HID)
(c) trying to connect to 3656
2. If it fails to connect within 2 minutes, the scanner will become inactive to save power for the
remaining period of time (the specified value minus 2 minutes). Its CPU is running at low
speed, and the LED is flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).
Press the trigger to wake up the scanner when it becomes inactive, and the scanner will stay
active for 2 minutes again.
3. If it fails to connect again and again, and finally stays inactive until the specified time interval
has elapsed, the scanner will automatically turn off in order to conserve battery power.
Hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn it on. For scenarios (a) and (b) in step 1, on
your computer you will have to search for the scanner again.
Auto Power Off after establishing a WPAN connection successfully...
Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s:
3 s). If the scanner is idle during the specified time interval for Auto Power Off, it will automatically
turn off when the time is up. You will hear three short beeps, tone descending from high to low.
For BT HID or SPP, there is no transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed. However, when
connecting with 3656, the scanner will go through the transition in order to save power.
For BT HID, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long
as the host application is running. You will hear three short beeps, tone ascending from low to
high. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the
host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” label.
For BT SPP, the scanner must wait for the host to re-connect.
With the use of 3656, the scanner will try re-connecting to 3656 unless you turn off the
scanner.
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically
turns off.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
A
uto Off after 0~254 minutes (*10)
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1.2 MEMORY
The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN
connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode.
1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER
By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of range. Upon
reading a barcode successfully within range, the scanner responds with one short beep
(high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly. However, the
host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of range. With the 4
KB transmit buffer, the scanner can ignore the transmission status and keep on reading
barcodes until the buffer is full.
When transmit buffer is enabled and the scanner is out of range, the scanner will
respond with two short beeps, high-low tone, upon reading a barcode successfully.
When transmit buffer is full, the scanner will respond with one long beep (low tone)
and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. You are advised to get
back to range.
When transmit buffer is disabled and the scanner is out of range, the scanner will
respond with one long beep (low tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and
go off quickly. You are advised to get back to range.
Note: The 4 KB transmit buffer on the scanner can hold as many as 256 scans based on
EAN-13 barcodes. Data will be cleared out once the scanner is turned off or
running out of battery power!
Enable Transmit Buffer*
D
isable Transmit Buffer
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1.2.2 MEMORY MODE
The scanner keeps 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner
is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled.
Warning: No WPAN connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled.
Memory Data Delay
You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the server.
Enable Memory Mode
*
Disable Memory Mode
*None
1 sec
2 sec
500 ms
250 ms
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Send Data
The 512 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 32,768 scans based on EAN-13
barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a
warning. You are advised to send data to the server immediately by having the scanner read the
label below.
Clear Data & Confirm
Even though data has been sent back to the server, the flash memory is still occupied unless you
erase the memory by having the scanner read two labels – “Clear Data” and “Confirm”.
1. Read the “Clear Data” label to clear the flash memory.
2. Read the “Confirm” label to confirm the action.
3 sec
5 sec
8 sec
S
end Data
Clear Data
Confirm
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1.3 LED INDICATOR
The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example,
the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of
transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – you will hear a long beep of
high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit
buffer becomes full.
Scanner LED Meaning
Red,
flashing
Charging (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)
Red,
solid
Charging error
Red,
on-off
Power on, with one long beep (high tone, LED on for 1
second)
Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled and the
scanner is out of range, with two short beeps (high-low tone)
Transmit buffer full, with one long beep (low tone)
Transmit buffer disabled, with one long beep (low tone)
Memory full in memory mode, with two short beeps (high-low
tone)
Green,
on-off
Good Read, with one short beep (high tone) and beeper pitch and
duration programmable
Blue,
flashing
First, flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s) for two minutes
indicates the scanner is waiting for connection, and goes off if no
connection is established, then flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s:
2.5 s) indicates the scanner is inactive.
It is ready for connection only while the LED is flashing blue —
SPP: waiting host to connect
HID: trying to connect to host
Using 3656: trying to connect to 3656
Red,
flashing
Flashing red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s) indicates the scanner is
inactive and its CPU running at low speed to save power —
No WPAN connection is established after waiting for two
minutes
Blue,
flashing
Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.1 s: 0.1 s) indicates the scanner
receives a PIN code request from host (flashing more quickly
than waiting connection).
Blue,
flashing
Flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s) indicates the scanner has
established a WPAN connection successfully.
Blue,
flashing
Green,
flashing
Flashing blue and green (On/Off ratio 0.1 s: 0.1 s) indicates an
error occurs while entering the PIN code. Press the trigger to get
ready for re-connecting.
Red,
flashing
Configuration Mode (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s)
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1.3.1 GOOD READ LED
1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION
By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging
from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds.
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes off.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
Good Read LED to go off after 150 milliseconds.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
*Enable Good Read LED
D
isable Good Read LED
Good Read LED Time-Out after
0.01~2.54 seconds (*40 ms)
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1.4 BEEPER
The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.
Beeping Meaning
One long beep, high tone Power on, with red LED on (1 second) and off quickly
One short beep, high tone
(programmable, default to 4 KHz)
Good Read, with green LED on and off quickly
Six short beeps, high-low tone
repeats three times
Enter Configuration Mode, with red LED flashing
Exit Configuration Mode
Two short beeps, low-high tone Setup label read successfully
One short beep, high tone More setup label required
Input PIN code
Clear PIN code
One short beep, low tone More barcodes required to complete the “output sequence”
requirements of Multi-Barcode Editor, with green LED on
and off quickly (Upon completion, same as Good Read.)
One long beep, low tone Transmit buffer full, with red LED on and off quickly
Transmit buffer disabled, with red LED on and off
quickly
Configuration error (Wrong label…)
PIN code input error
Reject random PIN request
Fail to send data in memory mode
Two short beeps, high-low tone Data saved to buffer when transmit buffer is enabled
and the scanner is out of range, with red LED on and off
quickly
Memory Mode – Memory full, with red LED on and off
quickly
Two long beeps, high-low tone Multi-Barcode Mode – Buffer full
Three short beeps, tone ascending
from low to high
WPAN connection established, with blue LED flashing
WPAN connection resumed, with blue LED flashing
Three short beeps, tone ascending
from high to low
WPAN connection out of range or suspended
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1.4.1 BEEPER VOLUME
Mute
Medium Volume
*
Maximum Volume
M
inimum Volume
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1.4.2 GOOD READ BEEP
Frequency
Duration
8 kHz
* 4 kHz
2 kHz
1 kHz
*Shortest
Longer
Longest
Shorter
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1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM
By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery charge gets low.
*
L
ow Battery Alarm
No Alarm
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1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST
The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.
Enable
*Disable
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1.6 SCAN MODES
Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the
requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.
Scan Mode Start to Scan Stop Scanning
Always Press
trigger
once
Hold
trigger
Press
trigger
twice
Release
trigger
Press
trigger
once
Barcode
being
read
Timeout
Continuous mode
Test mode
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off
mode
Aiming mode
Multi-Barcode
mode
Alternate mode
Note: By default, the scan mode is set to Laser mode.
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1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to
proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed.
To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back
again and again for scanning.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”.
Decoding Delay
Set the time interval between each decoding.
C
ontinuous Mode
*Disable
0.5 sec
1 sec
2 sec
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1.6.2 TEST MODE
The scanner is always scanning.
Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing
purpose.
1.6.3 LASER MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout
expires, or (3) you release the trigger.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
1.6.4 AUTO OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
T
est Mode
*
Laser M
o
de
A
uto Off Mode
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1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed.
The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout
period re-counts after each successful decoding.
Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”.
1.6.6 AIMING MODE
The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when
the trigger is pressed again within one second.
The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Aiming Timeout
You can limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second.
1. Read the label above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by default.)
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner to
automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Auto Power Off Mode
A
iming Mode
Aiming Time-Out after
1
~
15 seconds (*1)
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1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE
The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not
only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes.
The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger.
Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from
others.
(2) Multi-Barcode Mode has nothing to do with the Multi-Barcode Editor.
1.6.8 ALTERNATE MODE
The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed
The scanning won't stop until you press the trigger again.
Multi
-
B
arcode Mode
A
lternate Mode
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1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT
Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set
to any of the following –
Laser mode
Auto Off mode
Auto Power Off mode
Aiming mode
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “5” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 15 seconds.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Scanner Time-Out after 0~25
4
seconds (*10)
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1.8 DELAY BETWEEN RE-READ
This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from
accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the
following –
Continuous mode
Auto Power Off mode
Alternate mode
100 ms
200 ms
800 ms
* 400 ms
2 sec
3 sec
5 sec
1 sec
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1.9 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA
By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However,
you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a
number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear
in the effective decoding area.
Read the label “Centering On” and specify the percentage to narrow down the decoding
area. For example, read “Left 10%” and then “Right 30%” for the scanner to decode
barcode “A” only.
1.9.1 POSITIONING WINDOW
1.9.2 ADJUSTING WINDOW
Percentage for Left Half
Centering On
*
Centering Off
*Left 50%
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Percentage for Right Half
Left 20%
Left 10%
Left 30%
Left 40%
Right 10%
Right 20%
*Right 50%
Right 40%
Right 30%
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1.10 AUTO-SENSE MODE (1560 ONLY)
This mode is only available when you want to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand.
When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan
mode. However, it works differently from the original Laser mode. Now the scanner will
be scanning as long as it is seated in the Auto-Sense Stand, as shown below. Whenever
a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it.
Warning: When you disable this mode later, the scan mode remains unchanged. If
Laser mode is not desired, proceed to select a scan mode best suits your
application.
Note: For Auto-Sense mode to work, you must connect (1) the power supply cord and (2)
the interface cable to the Auto-Sense Stand. USB power is insufficient.
When the ambient light is too dim to activate the sensor, you may have the scanner read
the “High Sensitivity” label to improve performance.
*Disable
Enable
*Normal
High Sensitivity
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1.11 CCD SENSOR ALWAYS ACTIVE (1560 ONLY)
This feature is used to keep the CCD sensor always active so that the scanner can decode
more efficiently. However, you may disable it in order to save battery power.
1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES
Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces.
But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films.
The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.
You can configure the scanner to be able to read negative barcodes.
Enable
*Disable
*Enable
Disable
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1.13 SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be
individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and
recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 4 Changing Symbology
Settings for details of each symbology.
Symbologies Supported: Enable/Disable CCD Scan Engine
Codabar Enabled
Code 93 Enabled
MSI Disabled
Plessey Disabled
Telepen Disabled
Code 128 Enabled
GS1-128 (EAN-128) Disabled
Code 128
ISBT-128 Disabled
Industrial 25 Enabled
Interleaved 25 Enabled
Code 2 of 5
Matrix 25 Disabled
Code 39 Enabled
Italian Pharmacode Disabled
Code 3 of 9
French Pharmacode Disabled
EAN-8 Enabled
EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled
EAN-13 Enabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled
EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled
ISBN Disabled
UPC-E0 Enabled
UPC-E1 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled
UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled
EAN/UPC
UPC-A Enabled
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled
GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled
GS1 DataBar
(RSS)
GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled
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1.13.1 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES
Select the level of reading security. For example,
If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid
and induce the "READER Event".
If "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four consecutive successful
decodings of the same barcode to make the reading valid. The higher the reading
security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading
speed gets.
It is obvious that the more redundancy you select, the higher the reading security is, and
thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. You will have to compromise between
reading security and decoding speed.
*No Redundancy
Two Times
One Time
Three Times
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1.13.2 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES
You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with
addons only.
Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to
take effect.
1) Read the label above to specify the read redundancy when missing add-ons while
scanning UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is set to 0 by default.)
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “2” for the
scanner to re-read the barcode for 12 times.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Addon Security Level (*0 ~ 30)
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In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we
suggest that you follow these instructions –
1) Install batteries and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the
scanner.
2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
3) Have the scanner read the associated label to activate the desired interface.
See the following sections for output interfaces supported.
4) Have the scanner read the labels for related settings.
5) Have the scanner read the “Update” label to exit the configuration mode.
6) Turn on your computer or laptop and establish a WPAN connection with the scanner.
Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection.
Note: By default, the output interface is set to “BT HID”.
IN THIS CHAPTER
32.1 BT HID..................................................................... 44
32.2 BT SPP ..................................................................... 51
2.3 Keyboard Wedge via 3656 .......................................... 53
2.4 RS-232 via 3656........................................................ 61
2.5 USB HID via 3656...................................................... 66
2.6 USB Virtual COM via 3656........................................... 73
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2.1 BT HID
For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection
settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted
to the computer.
HID Settings Defaults
Keyboard Type PCAT (US)
Digits Layout Normal
Capital Lock Type Normal
Capital Lock State Off
Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive
Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypad
Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)
Send “NR” to Host Disable
2.1.1 ACTIVATE BT HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When BT HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete
this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set
to PCAT (US).
1) Read the label above to activate BT HID and select a keyboard type.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. Refer to the table below for the number
of desired keyboard type.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type …
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BT HID
By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported for
BT HID or USB HID when using 3656 with the USB cable provided —
No. Keyboard Type No.
Keyboard Type
64 PCAT (US) 70 PCAT (UK)
65 PCAT (French) 71 PCAT (Belgium)
66 PCAT (German) 72 PCAT (Spanish)
67 PCAT (Italy) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)
68 PCAT (Swedish) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
69 PCAT (Norwegian) 75 User-defined table
2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION
For BT HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you
want to connect the scanner to another host, you must have it read the “Reset
Connection” label so that the current connection record will be cleared. Then, the scanner
will restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle
to establish a new connection.
Note: The “Restore System Defaults” label will have the current connection record
cleared as well.
Reset Connection
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2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Digits Layout
Capital Lock Type
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Digits Transmission
Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto
Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key
Digits Layout
Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments
according to this setting.
Options Description
Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting
Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard
Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard
Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to
certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
Capital Lock Type & Setting
In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps
Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being
transmitted.
*Normal
Lower Row
Upper Row
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Cap Lock Type Description
Normal Normal type
Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation
keys.
Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.
Capital Lock State Description
Capital Lock OFF Assuming that
the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
Auto Detection
T
he scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the
keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly
the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for
Alphabets Transmission).
This setting is not supported on PDAs.
*Capital Lock OFF
C
apital Lock
Shift Lock
*Normal
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Alphabets Transmission
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be
transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as
the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the
status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Auto Detection
C
apital Lock ON
R
efer to
5
.
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Digits Transmission
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if
you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.
Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard
should be "ON". This setting is not supported on PDAs.
Ignore Case
*Case-sensitive
*Alphanumeric Key
Numeric Key
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2.1.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,
to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is
inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the
delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Value Delay Time Value Delay Time
0 Disable 195 ~ 204 200 millisecond
1 ~ 14 10 millisecond 205 ~ 214 210 millisecond
15 ~ 24 20 millisecond 215 ~ 224 220 millisecond
25 ~ 34 30 millisecond 225 ~ 234 230 millisecond
35 ~ 44 40 millisecond 235 ~ 244 240 millisecond
45 ~ 54 50 millisecond 245 ~ 254 250 millisecond
… …
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
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2.2 BT SPP
For BT SPP, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection
settings. For example, run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data
will be transmitted to the computer.
2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP
2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,
to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is
inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the
delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Value Delay Time Value Delay Time
0 Disable 195 ~ 204 200 millisecond
1 ~ 14 10 millisecond 205 ~ 214 210 millisecond
15 ~ 24 20 millisecond 215 ~ 224 220 millisecond
25 ~ 34 30 millisecond 225 ~ 234 230 millisecond
35 ~ 44 40 millisecond 235 ~ 244 240 millisecond
45 ~ 54 50 millisecond 245 ~ 254 250 millisecond
… …
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Activate Bluetooth SPP
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
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2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response
before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If
no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the
same data three more times. If all the attempts fail without any notification, data loss
will occur.
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and
wait for a response from the host.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK Error Beep
Note: We suggest you to enable the error beep so that you will be notified of such data
loss and have the scanner re-read data.
ACK/NAK Time
-
O
ut after …
(
*0 ~ 99)
Enable Error Beep
*
Disable Error Beep
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2.3 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA 3656
The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via 3656 to the keyboard input port of PC
and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host
keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard. For example, run a text
editor on your computer to receive the data.
Keyboard Wedge Settings Defaults
Keyboard Type PCAT (US)
Alphabets Layout Normal
Digits Layout Normal
Capital Lock Type Normal
Capital Lock State Off
Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive
Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypad
Alternate Composing No
Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)
Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)
Send “NR” to Host Disable
Laptop Support Disable
2.3.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to
complete this setting.
1) Read this label above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. Refer to the table below for the number
of desired keyboard type.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Activate & Select Keyboard Type
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Keyboard Wedge via 3656
By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported
when using 3656 with the keyboard wedge cable provided —
No. Keyboard Type No.
Keyboard Type
1 PCAT (US) 16 PS55 001-2
2 PCAT (French) 17 PS55 001-82
3 PCAT (German) 18 PS55 001-3
4 PCAT (Italian) 19 PS55 001-8A
5 PCAT (Swedish) 20 PS55 002-1, 003-1
6 PCAT (Norwegian) 21 PS55 002-81, 003-81
7 PCAT (UK) 22 PS55 002-2, 003-2
8 PCAT (Belgium) 23 PS55 002-82, 003-82
9 PCAT (Spanish) 24 PS55 002-3, 003-3
10 PCAT (Portuguese) 25 PS55 002-8A, 003-8A
11 PS55 A01-1 26 IBM 3477 Type 4 (Japanese)
12 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 27 PS2-30
13 PS55 A01-3 28 IBM 34XX/319X, Memorex Telex 122 Keys
14 PS55 001-1 29 User-defined table
15 PS55 001-81
2.3.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Alphabets Layout
By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when
sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.
*Normal
AZERTY
QWERTZ
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US Keyboard Style – Normal
QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries.
Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.
French Keyboard Style – AZERTY
French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style.
Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters.
German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ
German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters.
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Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as
PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your
keyboard.
Digits Layout
Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments
according to this setting.
Options Description
Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting
Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard
Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard
Note: This setting is meant to be used with the Alphabets Layout; and perhaps with the
Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages)
is unavailable but required.
Capital Lock Type & Setting
In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps
Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being
transmitted.
Cap Lock Type Description
Normal Normal type
Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation
keys.
Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.
*Normal
Lower Row
Upper Row
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Capital Lock State Description
Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
Auto Detection The scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on
the
keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly
the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for
Alphabets Transmission).
*Capital Lock OFF
Capital Lock
Shift Lock
*Normal
Auto Detection
C
apital Lock ON
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Alphabets Transmission
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be
transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as
the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the
status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Ignore Case
*Case-sensitive
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.
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Digits Transmission
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if
you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.
Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard
should be "ON".
ALT Composing
By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code
of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character
“A” regardless the keyboard type you are using.
Laptop Support
By default, laptop support is disabled. It is suggested to enable this feature if you connect the
wedge cable to a laptop without an external keyboard being inter-connected.
*Alphanumeric Key
Numeric Key
*No
Yes
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2.3.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to
254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard
interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The
longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-character delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-character delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
2.3.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254
in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.
Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being
transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
I
nter-Character Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
*Disable
Enable
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2.4 RS-232 VIA 3656
Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the serial port of PC, and
connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those
configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the
scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
RS-232 Settings Defaults
Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity, Stop Bit 9600 bps, 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit
Flow Control None
Inter-Character Delay 0 (ms)
Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)
Send “NR” to Host Disable
ACK/NAK Timeout 0
ACK/NAK Beep Disable
2.4.1 ACTIVATE RS-232 INTERFACE
2.4.2 BAUD RATE
Activate RS
-
2
32 Interface
*115200 bps
57600 bps
38400 bps
19200 bps
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2.4.3 DATA BITS
2.4.4 PARITY
1200 bps
9600 bps
2400 bps
600 bps
* 8 bits
7 bits
*No Parity
Even
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2.4.5 STOP BIT
2.4.6 FLOW CONTROL
By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method.
Options Description
No No flow control
Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good
read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data
will not be sent until the CTS signal becomes active.
Data Ready
T
he RTS signal will be activated after each good read. The scanner will then
wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data will not be sent until the CTS
signal becomes active.
Inverted Data Ready It works the same as the Data Ready flow control, except that the RTS
signal level is inverted.
Odd
2 stop bits
*
1 stop bit
*None
S
canner Ready
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2.4.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in
units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted
between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the
transmission speed will be.
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-character delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-character delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
2.4.8 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254
in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.
Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being
transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
1) Read this label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Data Ready
I
nvert Data Ready
I
nter-Character Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
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2.4.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response
before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If
no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the
same data three more times. If all the attempts fail without any notification, data loss
will occur.
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and
wait for a response from the host.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK Error Beep
Note: We suggest you to enable the error beep so that you will be notified of such data
loss and have the scanner re-read data.
ACK/NAK Time
-
O
ut after … (*0 ~ 99)
Enable Error Beep
*
Disable Error Beep
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2.5 USB HID VIA 3656
For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC
and connect the power supply cord if necessary. Run any text editor on your computer,
and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
HID Settings Defaults
Keyboard Type PCAT (US)
Digits Layout Normal
Capital Lock Type Normal
Capital Lock State Off
Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive
Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypad
Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms)
Send “NR” to Host Disable
2.5.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE
When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete
this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set
to PCAT (US).
1) Read the label above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. Refer to the table below for the number
of desired keyboard type.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Activate USB HID
&
Select Keyboard Type …
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USB HID via 3656
By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported for
BT HID or USB HID when using 3656 with the USB cable provided —
No. Keyboard Type No.
Keyboard Type
64 PCAT (US) 70 PCAT (UK)
65 PCAT (French) 71 PCAT (Belgium)
66 PCAT (German) 72 PCAT (Spanish)
67 PCAT (Italy) 73 PCAT (Portuguese)
68 PCAT (Swedish) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese)
69 PCAT (Norwegian) 75 User-defined table
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2.5.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS
Digits Layout
Capital Lock Type
Capital Lock Setting
Alphabets Transmission
Digits Transmission
Digits Layout
Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments
according to this setting.
Options Description
Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting
Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard
Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard
Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to
certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
Capital Lock Type & Setting
In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps
Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being
transmitted.
Cap Lock Type Description
Normal Normal type
*Normal
Lower Row
Upper Row
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Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation
keys.
Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as
capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys.
Capital Lock State Description
Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON,
transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when
"case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Refer to the Capital Lock Type above.
Auto Detection
T
he scanner will automatically detect the status of Caps Lock on the
keyboard before data is transmitted; transmitted characters are exactly
the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for
Alphabets Transmission).
*Capital Lock OFF
C
apital Lock
Shift Lock
*Normal
C
apital Lock ON
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Alphabets Transmission
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be
transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as
the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the
status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only.
Auto Detection
*Case-sensitive
R
efer to
5
.
1 Letter Case.
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Digits Transmission
By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if
you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad.
Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard
should be "ON".
*Alphanumeric Key
Numeric Key
Ignore Case
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2.5.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,
to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is
inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the
delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Value Delay Time Value Delay Time
0 Disable 195 ~ 204 200 millisecond
1 ~ 14 10 millisecond 205 ~ 214 210 millisecond
15 ~ 24 20 millisecond 215 ~ 224 220 millisecond
25 ~ 34 30 millisecond 225 ~ 234 230 millisecond
35 ~ 44 40 millisecond 235 ~ 244 240 millisecond
45 ~ 54 50 millisecond 245 ~ 254 250 millisecond
… …
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
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2.6 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3656
Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to the USB port of PC and connect
the power supply cord if necessary. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer,
and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from
the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions!
2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB VIRTUAL COM
2.6.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY
By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254,
to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is
inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the
delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be.
Value Delay Time Value Delay Time
0 Disable 195 ~ 204 200 millisecond
1 ~ 14 10 millisecond 205 ~ 214 210 millisecond
15 ~ 24 20 millisecond 215 ~ 224 220 millisecond
25 ~ 34 30 millisecond 225 ~ 234 230 millisecond
35 ~ 44 40 millisecond 235 ~ 244 240 millisecond
45 ~ 54 50 millisecond 245 ~ 254 250 millisecond
… …
1) Read the label above to specify the inter-function delay.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired inter-function delay
(millisecond).
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Activate USB Virtual COM
Inter-Function Delay … (*0 ~ 25
4
)
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2.6.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT
By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response
before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If
no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the
same data three more times. If all the attempts fail without any notification, data loss
will occur.
1) Read the label above to specify the time interval for the scanner to send data and
wait for a response from the host.
2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187. For example, read “1” and “0” for the
scanner to automatically shut down after being idle for 1 second.
3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
ACK/NAK Error Beep
Note: We suggest you to enable the error beep so that you will be notified of such data
loss and have the scanner re-read data.
ACK/NAK Time
-
O
ut after …
(
*0 ~ 99)
Enable Error Beep
*
Disable Error Beep
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the 3656 stand, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection.
To establish a connection via 3656 after reading “Set Connection” and “Serial No.” labels …
Cable Type Interface Option Reference
Keyboard Wedge Cable Keyboard Wedge Section 2.3
RS-232 Cable RS-232 Section 2.4
USB HID Section 2.5 USB Cable
USB Virtual COM Section 2.6
To establish a connection via a generic Bluetooth® dongle after pairing…
Interface Option Reference
BT HID Section 2.1
BT SPP Section 2.2
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3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................ 78
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3.1 CONNECTING VIA 3656
Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via 3656 to PC. You can have up to seven
scanners connected to one computer at the same time.
Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from
the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions!
3.1.1 CONNECT TO 3656
By default, the interface of 3656 is set to “USB HID”. You can connect any scanner to
3656 by having the scanner read the two labels at the back of 3656. The scanner will
respond with one beep upon reading each of the labels.
“Set Connection” label
“Serial Number” label
After reading these labels, the scanner will stay active for 2 minutes trying to connect to
the 3656 stand while its LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s). Once connected,
the scanner will respond with three beeps (tone ascending from low to high), and the
LED becomes flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). When getting out of range, the
scanner will respond with three short beeps (tone descending from high to low).
Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label. If the “Set
Connection” label on 3656 is illegible, try this one —
Note: The 3656 settings will overwrite the interface-related settings on the scanners that
are currently connected to 3656.
S
et Connection
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3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE
If you want to change the interface cable of 3656, use one of the scanners to configure
the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to 3656, which will then
initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners.
1) Have the scanner read the “Set Connection” and “Serial Number” labels at the back of
3656.
2) Within two minutes, connect the interface cable, Keyboard Wedge, RS-232 or USB,
between 3656 and your computer. For USB Virtual COM, you may need to install its
driver first!
3) The scanners will connect to your computer via 3656.
4) Have one scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
5) Have the scanner read the desired interface label and configure its related settings –
“Activate Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type”
“Activate RS-232”
“Activate USB HID & Select Keyboard Type”
“Activate USB Virtual COM”
6) Have the scanner read the “Update” label to exit the configuration mode.
7) After the scanner resumes connection with 3656, it will pass the interface-related
settings to 3656.
8) Upon receipt of the new settings, 3656 will initialize itself.
9) Updated with new settings, 3656 will pass the settings to other connected scanners.
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3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE
3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE
Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection
via a generic Bluetooth® dongle.
1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
2) Have the scanner read the desired interface label –
“Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type”
“Activate BT SPP”
3) Have the scanner read the labels related to WPAN settings, such as Device Name
Broadcasting, Authentication & PIN Code, etc.
4) Have the scanner read the “Update” label to exit the configuration mode.
5) The scanner will stay active for 2 minutes waiting for a connection request from the
host (SPP) or trying to connect to the host (HID). Its CPU is running at full speed, and
the LED is flashing blue (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.5 s).
Once connected, when getting out of range, the scanner will respond with three short
beeps (tone descending from high to low).
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3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS
Sniff Mode (Power-saving)
By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a
reduced rate.
Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with
Bluetooth® wireless technology, we suggest you to disable the power-saving
setting for a more reliable connection.
Device Name Broadcasting
The scanner can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless
technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by
any other computer or PDA. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial
connection with the scanner. For example, you can disable device name broadcasting after
successfully connecting the scanner to WorkStation1. Such connection will be maintained
automatically unless the scanner is removed from the paired device list (called unpairing) by
WorkStation1 or any changes made to authentication and the PIN code. If you want WorkStation2
to connect to the scanner, you will have to enable device name broadcasting first.
Note: By default, device name broadcasting is enabled (which is required for initial
connection).
*Enable
Disable
*Enable
Disable
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Authentication
For security concerns, it is suggested that you enable authentication and specify a unique PIN
code, also known as the passkey used to pair two devices before establishing a WPA connection.
When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to
remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole
process to re-establish the connection.
The scanner allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code and provides two options for authentication:
Enable Authentication with Preset PIN
Have the scanner read the “Use preset PIN” label, and change the preset PIN if necessary. This
means you will have to enter exactly the same string for your computer or PDA to connect to
the scanner. If the PIN or passkey is incorrect, any connection attempt will be turned down by
the scanner. See step 8 in 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle.
Enable Authentication with Random PIN or No Authentication
By default, it is set to “No PIN or use random PIN”, which depends on the setting of the target
device. (No PIN = No authentication.)
Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for
authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use
random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on
the computer screen. Have the scanner read the setup barcode “Enter PIN Code in
Decimal” or “Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal” to input the matching PIN code.
Use preset PIN
*No PIN or
use random PIN
Use random PIN
No PIN required
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Entering preset PIN code…
1. Read the “Use preset PIN” label to enable authentication with a preset PIN.
2. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.
3. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 or the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for
the desired digits or character string.
Read the “Clear PIN Code” label first if you need to re-input the PIN code.
4. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Enter PIN Code
in Hexadecimal …
Enter PIN Code
i
n Decimal …
Use preset PIN
Clear PIN Code
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3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE
The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection,
which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is
running Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Windows Vista® Service Pack 1
(SP1), you can use the generic software support that Windows® includes, or you can use
the driver that the device manufacturer provides. Now, let’s try using the generic
software support that Windows® XP Service Pack 2 includes.
BT HID Procedure
By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). When
BT HID is re-activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting.
The procedure is the same as for BT SPP. Refer to steps 1~11 below.
BT SPP Procedure
1. Turn on the Bluetooth® function on your computer, running Windows XP SP2.
2. Double-click the Bluetooth® icon fro the lower right of the taskbar.
Alternatively, you may go to Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.
3. Click [Add] to search devices nearby.
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4. Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting
enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My
device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer.
5. Click [Next].
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6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby.
The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name. You may double-check the
“Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner. Select the
target scanner. If the target scanner does not appear on the list, click [Search Again] to refresh
the list. The scanner might enter Suspend Mode now, and you can press the trigger to have it
active again (=discoverable). It will then stay active for 2 minutes and wait for PC to establish a
connection.
7. Click [Next].
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8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the
scanner.
9. Click [Next].
Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys.
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10. Click [Finish].
B
luetooth S
P
P Only
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11. Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below.
You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time.
Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side,
or you want to change to use BT HID, it is suggested that you remove the scanner
from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to
re-establish the connection.
Se
l
ect
a
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d
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m
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12. Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or
Notepad.exe if using BT HID.
The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating
the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.
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In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference.
IN THIS CHAPTER
4.1 Codabar ................................................................... 90
4.2 Code 25 - Industrial 25............................................... 92
4.3 Code 25 - Interleaved 25 ............................................ 95
4.4 Code 25 - Matrix 25 ................................................... 98
4.5 Code 39 ..................................................................101
4.6 Code 93 ..................................................................103
4.7 Code 128.................................................................103
4.8 EAN-8 .....................................................................104
4.9 EAN-13 ...................................................................106
44.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) ................................................108
4.11 ISBT 128 ...............................................................109
4.12 MSI.......................................................................110
4.13 French Pharmacode.................................................113
4.14 Italian Pharmacode .................................................114
4.15 Plessey..................................................................115
44.16 GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) .......................................116
4.17 Telepen .................................................................120
4.18 UPC-A ...................................................................121
4.19 UPC-E ...................................................................123
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4.1 CODABAR
4.1.1 START/STOP CHARACTERS SELECTION
Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs –
*Enable Codabar
D
isable Codabar
* abcd/abcd
abcd/tn*e
ABCD/ABCD
ABCD/TN*E
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4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.
4.1.3 CLSI CONVERSION
When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after
the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.
Note: The 14-character barcode length does not include start/stop characters.
*
Do Not Transmit
Transmit Codabar
Start/Stop Characters
Apply CLSI Editing
*
Do Not Apply
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4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25
4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION
This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets
actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In
order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5
should set to "Interleaved 25".
*Enable Industrial 25
D
isable Industrial 25
*Industrial 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Matrix 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Interleaved 25
Start/Stop Pattern
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4.2.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not
be accepted.
4.2.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
Verify Industrial 25
Checksum
*Transmit Industrial
25 Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
*
Do Not Verify
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4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short
scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings
to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
2) Read the label for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
E
nable Fixed Length(s) …
Max. Length (*127)
Or Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
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4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25
4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION
This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets
actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In
order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5
should set to "Interleaved 25".
*Enable Interleaved 25
D
isable Interleaved 25
Industrial 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Matrix 25
Start/Stop Pattern
*Interleaved 25
Start/Stop Pattern
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4.3.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not
be accepted.
4.3.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
Verify Interleaved 25
Checksum
*Transmit Interleaved
25 Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
*
Do Not Verify
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4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short
scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings
to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
2) Read the label for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
E
nable Fixed Length(s) …
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
Max. Length (*126)
Or Fixed Length 1
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
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4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25
4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION
This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets
actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In
order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5
should set to "Interleaved 25".
Enable Matrix 25
*
Disable Matrix 25
Industrial 25
Start/Stop Pattern
*Matrix 25
Start/Stop Pattern
Interleaved 25
Start/Stop Pattern
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4.4.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not
be accepted.
4.4.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
Verify Matrix 25
Checksum
*Transmit Matrix 25
Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
*
Do Not Verify
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4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short
scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings
to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
2) Read the label for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
E
nable Fixed Length(s) …
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
Max. Length (*127)
Or Fixed Length 1
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4.5 CODE 39
4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.
4.5.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Decide whether or not to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes.
If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
*Enable Code 39
D
isable Code 39
Transmit Code 39
Start/Stop Characters
*
Do Not Transmit
Verify Code 39 Checksum
*
Do Not Verify
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4.5.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39
Decide whether or not to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric
and special characters.
Code 39 Full ASCII
*
Standard Code 39
*Transmit Code 39
Checksum
Do Not Transmit
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4.6 CODE 93
You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
4.7 CODE 128
You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
*Enable Code 93
D
isable Code 93
*Enable Code 128
D
isable Code 128
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4.8 EAN-8
*Enable EAN-8
(No Addon)
Disable EAN-8
(No Addon)
*Disable EAN-8
Addon 2
*Disable EAN-8
Addon 5
Enable EAN-8
Addon 2
Enable EAN-8
Addon 5
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4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13
Decide whether or not to expand the read EAN-8 barcode into EAN-13.
If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13.
4.8.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Convert EAN-8
to EAN-13
*Transmit EAN-8
Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
*
Do Not Convert
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4.9 EAN-13
Disable EAN-13
(No Addon)
*Disable EAN-13
Addon 2
*Disable EAN-13
Addon 5
Enable EAN-13
Addon 2
Enable EAN-13
Addon 5
*Enable EAN-13
(No Addon)
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4.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION
Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to
ISBN.
4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION
Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.
4.9.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Convert EAN-13 to ISBN
*Do Not Convert
*Do Not Convert
Convert EAN-13 to ISSN
Do Not Transmit
*Transmit EAN-13
Checksum
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4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128)
4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID ("]C1") in the data being transmitted.
4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER)
Decide whether or not to apply a field separator (to convert the FNC1 control character to
human readable character).
1) Read the label above to enable field separator.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Enable EAN-128
*
Disable EAN-128
Transmit EAN-128
Code ID
*
Do Not Transm
i
t
Enable Field Separator …
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Note: EAN-128 barcodes start with the FNC1 control character to distinguish themselves
from other uses of Code 128. FNC1 is also used to separate data fields in the
EAN-128 barcodes.
4.11 ISBT 128
You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
Enable ISBT 128
*
Disable ISBT 128
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4.12 MSI
4.12.1 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION
Select one of the three checksum calculations to perform checksum verification when
decoding barcodes.
If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Enable MSI
*
Disable MSI
*Single Modulo 10
D
ouble Modulo 10
Modulo 10 & 11
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4.12.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
*Last Digit Not
Transmitted
Both Digits Not
Transmitted
Both Digits
Transmitted
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4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION
Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan"
error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to
ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must
be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min
lengths specified.
If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
Note: The specified barcode length(s) must include the checksum, regardless of which
option is selected for “Checksum Transmission”.
1) Read the label to enable either Max. /Min. Length qualification or Fixed Length(s)
qualification.
2) Read the label for Max. Length or Fixed Length 1, and follow steps 3~4.
Repeat steps 2~4 for Min. Length or Fixed Length 2.
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired length.
4) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
E
nable Fixed Length(s) …
*Enable Max./Min.
Length (0 ~ 127) …
Min. Length (*4)
Or Fixed Length 2
Max. Length (*127)
Or Fixed Length 1
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4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE
4.13.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Enable French Pharmacode
*Disable French
Pharmacode
*Transmit French
Pharmacode Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
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4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE
4.14.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Enable Italian Pharmacode
*Disable Italian
Pharmacode
*Transmit Italian
Pharmacode Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
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4.15 PLESSEY
4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY
Decide whether or not to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in
the decoded data.
4.15.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum characters (two digits) in the data being
transmitted.
Enable Plessey
*
Disable Plessey
Convert to UK Plessey
*
Do Not Convert
*Transmit Plessey
Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
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4.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY)
4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION
Select a desired Code ID to use – RSS Code ID "]e0” or EAN-128 Code ID "]C1".
4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14)
Code ID Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Enable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
*Disable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
“]C1” for RSS Code ID
“]e0” for RSS Code ID
(Default)
*Transmit RSS-14 Code ID
D
o Not Transmit
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Application ID Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
Checksum Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
4.16.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED)
Enable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
*Disable RSS-14 &
RSS Expanded
*Transmit RSS-14
Application ID
D
o Not Transmit
*Transmit RSS-14
Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
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Code ID Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED)
Code ID Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Enable RSS Limited
*
Disable RSS Limited
*Transmit RSS
Expanded Code ID
D
o Not Transmit
*Transmit RSS
Limited Code ID
D
o Not Transmit
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Application ID Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
Checksum Transmission
Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
*Transmit RSS Limited
Application ID
D
o Not Transmit
*Transmit RSS
Limited Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
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4.17 TELEPEN
4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC
Decide whether or not to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII
mode.
AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Enable Telepen
*
Disable Telepen
Original Telepen
(Numeric)
*
AIM Telepen
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4.18 UPC-A
Disable UPC-A
(No Addon)
*Disable UPC-A
Addon 2
*Disable UPC-A
Addon 5
Enable UPC-A
Addon 2
Enable UPC-A
Addon 5
*Enable UPC-A
(No Addon)
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4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13
Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-A barcode into EAN-13.
If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13.
4.18.2 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted.
4.18.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Convert UPC-A
to EAN-13
*
Do Not Convert
D
o Not Transmit
*Transmit UPC-A
Checksum
D
o Not Transmit
*Transmit UPC-A
System Number
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4.19 UPC-E
Disable UPC-E
(No Addon)
*Disable UPC-E
Addon 2
*Disable UPC-E
Addon 5
Enable UPC-E
Addon 2
Enable UPC-E
Addon 5
*Enable UPC-E
(No Addon)
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4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION
Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1
barcodes.
System number 0 enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes.
System number 1 enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes.
Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers
are enabled, the user might suffer from short scanning UPC-A or EAN-13
barcodes into UPC-E1 barcodes.
4.19.2 CONVERT TO UPC-A
Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-E barcode into UPC-A.
If enable, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for UPC-A.
Convert UPC-E
to UPC-A
*
Do Not Convert
System Number 0 & 1
* System Number 0
Only
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4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted.
4.19.4 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION
Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
D
o Not Transmit
*Transmit UPC-E
Checksum
*
Do Not Transmit
Transmit UPC-E
System Number
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You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer.
Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence –
1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned.
2) Add Code ID and Length Code to the front of the data:[Code ID][Length Code][Data]
3) Process the whole data in step 2 with user formats. Data is now divided into fields by
user specified rules. Refer to Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing.
4) Add Prefix Code and Suffix Code before transmission:[Prefix Code][Processed
Data][Suffix Code]
IN THIS CHAPTER
5.1 Letter Case ..............................................................127
5.2 Character Substitution...............................................128
5.3 Prefix/Suffix Code .....................................................134
5.4 Code ID...................................................................135
5.5 Length Code ............................................................139
5.6 Multi-Barcode Editor..................................................142
5.7 Removal of Special Character .....................................145
5.1 LETTER CASE
By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will
be transmitted according to their original case. Ignoring the original letter case, select
[Upper Case] to output data in upper case only; otherwise, select [Lower Case] to output
data in lower case only.
Chapter 5
DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT
*Normal
Upper Case
Lower Case
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5.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION
Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If
only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be
taken away.
The first character will be replaced by the second character(s).
Up to three sets of character substitution can be configured.
Note: The character substitution is performed only on the barcode itself and before the
processing of editing formats. It is not applicable to the Prefix/Suffix Code, Code
ID, Length Code, or any Additional Field.
5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUION
1) Read the label above to enable character substitution by set.
For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” label to configure the first set of
character substitution. The scanner will respond with one short beep, high tone, to
indicate more setup labels are required.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
For example, have the scanner read (1) “3”, “0”, “2” and “D” to replace the character
[0] with a dash [-] for Set 1, and (2) “3”, “0”, “2”, “D”, “3” and “0”to replace the
character [0] with a dash [- 0] for Set 2.
3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. (The defined set or sets will be
applied to all symbologies by default.)
Configure Set 1
C
onfigure Set 2
Configure Set 3
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5.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS)
By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character
substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply” label
for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
Character Substitution for Codabar
Character Substitution for Code 39
Character Substitution for Code 93
Character Substitution for Code 128
Character Substitution for GS1-128 (EAN-128)
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
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Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon)
Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2
Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5
Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon)
Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2
Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
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Character Substitution for French Pharmacode
Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode
Character Substitution for Industrial 25
Character Substitution for Interleaved 25
Character Substitution for Matrix 25
Character Substitution for MSI
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
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Character Substitution for Plessey
Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar (RSS)
Character Substitution for Telepen
Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon)
Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2
Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
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Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon)
Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2
Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
*Apply
D
o Not Apply
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5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE
By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured
to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and
you will have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this –
“Barcode_1234567890”.
If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type
and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply
Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Refer to Keyboard Wedge
Table.
Key Type Key Status
Scan Code Up to 4 scan code values are allowed. N/A
Normal Key Up to 8 character strings are allowed.
Default setting
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
Add Break
For example, read labels for [Add Shift],
[A], [Add Shift], and [B].
1) Read the label above to apply prefix code or suffix code separately, and follow steps
2~3. (Max. 8 characters each)
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string. For
example, read “2” and “B” for the scanner to prefix or suffix the character [+].
3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Configure Prefix
C
onfigure Suffix
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5.4 CODE ID
Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the
Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you
can select one and make necessary changes on it.
If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type
and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply
Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Refer to Keyboard Wedge
Table.
Key Type Key Status
Scan Code Up to 1 scan code values are allowed. N/A
Normal Key Up to 2 character strings are allowed.
Default setting
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
Add Break
For example, read labels for [Add Shift] and
the character [A].
Note: "]C1" is the Code ID of GS1-128 (EAN-128) barcodes; "]e0" is the default Code ID
of GS1 DataBar (RSS) barcodes.
5.4.1 SELECT PRE-DEFINED CODE ID
Code ID options Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5
Code 39 A C Y M A
Italian Pharmacode A C Y M A
French Pharmacode A C Y M A
Industrial 25 C H H H S
Interleaved 25 D I Z I S
Matrix 25 E G G G S
Codabar F N X N F
Code 93 I L L L G
Code 128 H K K K C
UPC-E S E C E E
EAN-8 P B B FF E
EAN-13 M A A F E
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UPC-A J A A A E
MSI V V D P M
Plessey W W E Q P
Telepen Z --- --- --- ---
5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID
1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string. For
example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Apply Code ID Set 1
A
pply Code ID Set 2
Apply Code ID Set 3
A
pply Code ID Set 4
Apply Code ID Set 5
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Configure Code ID
for Codabar
Configure Code ID
for Code 39
Configure Code ID
for Code 93
Configure Code ID
for Code 128
Configure Code ID
for EAN-8
Configure Code ID
for EAN-13
Configure Code ID for
French Pharmacode
Configure Code ID for
I
talian Pharmacode
Configure Code ID
for Industrial 25
Configure Code ID
f
or Interleaved 25
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5.4.3 CLEAR CODE ID SETTINGS
Configure Code ID
for Matrix 25
Configure Code ID
for MSI
Configure Code ID
for Plessey
Configure Code ID
for Tele
p
en
Configure Code ID
for UPC-A
Configure Code ID
for UPC-E
Clear All Code ID Settings
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5.5 LENGTH CODE
A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be
inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually
enabled or disabled for each symbology.
Length Code for Codabar
Length Code for Code 39
Length Code for Code 93
Length Code for Code 128
Length Code for GS1-128 (EAN-128) & GS1 DataBar (RSS)
Length Code for EAN-8
Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
Apply
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Length Code for EAN-13
Length Code for French Pharmacode
Length Code for Italian Pharmacode
Length Code for Industrial 25
Length Code for Interleaved 25
Length Code for Matrix 25
Length Code for MSI
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
D
o Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
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Length Code for Plessey
Length Code for Telepen
Length Code for UPC-A
Length Code for UPC-E
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
*
Do Not Apply
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5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR
The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of
barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force
the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode.
Note: The Multi-Barcode Editor has nothing to do with Multi-Barcode Mode.
The barcodes that are found meeting the specified criteria below will be arranged in the
desired sequence.
Code Type
4-digit barcode length, excluding prefix, suffix, length code, etc.
Matching the first character of barcode data
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5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES
1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes.
2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for Code Type of
the (first) barcode. For example, read “4” and “1” for Code 39.
Code Type Symbology Code Type Symbology
41 (A) Code 39 4F (O) EAN-8 with Addon 5
42 (B) Italian Pharmacode 50 (P) EAN-13
43 (C) French Pharmacode) 51 (Q) EAN-13 with Addon 2
44 (D) Industrial 25 52 (R) EAN-13 with Addon 5
45 (E) Interleaved 25 53 (S) MSI
46 (F) Matrix 25 54 (T) Plessey
47 (G) Codabar (NW7) 55 (U) GS1-128 (EAN-128)
48 (H) Code 93 56 (V) UPC-A
49 (I) Code 128 57 (W) UPC-A with Addon 2
4A (J) UPC-E0 / UPC-E1 58 (X) UPC-A with Addon 5
4B (K) UPC-E with Addon 2
4C (L) UPC-E with Addon 5 5A (Z) Telepen
4D (M) EAN-8 5B ( [ ) GS1 DataBar (RSS)
4E (N) EAN-8 with Addon 2
3) Barcode Length setting – read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the 4-digit
length of the (first) barcode. For example, read “0065” for barcode length of 65
characters or read “0000” for any length.
Note: If not reading 0000 for any length, the 4-digit length must exclude prefix, suffix
(0x0d by default), length code, etc.
4) Matching Character setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the
1st character that must be found matching in the (first) barcode. For example, read
“4” and “1” for matching character “A” as the first character in the barcode or read
“00” for any character.
5) Read twice the “F” label on page 188 (“FF”) to complete the setting of each barcode.
6) Read the “Validate” label to end the editing of the barcode set.
Edit Output Sequence
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5.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES
By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied.
When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet
with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence
sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and
therefore, data will not be transmitted.
When “Apply Output Sequence” is enabled, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria
are counted for the concatenation. Those found not meeting with the criteria are
processed normally and individually.
Note: When it requires reading more barcodes to complete the “output sequence”
requirements, the scanner will respond with one short beep (low tone). After
reading an acceptable barcode, its LED indicator will become solid green and go off
quickly (= Good Read).
Upon completion of reading acceptable barcodes, the scanner will respond with
one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid green and go off
quickly (= Good Read).
Warning: When you disable the Multi-Barcode Editor later, the scan mode remains
unchanged. If Laser mode is not desired, proceed to select a scan mode
best suits your application.
*Ignore Output Sequence
E
nforce Output Sequence
Apply Output Sequence
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5.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER
You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character
encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met.
For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or
more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345” and “00012345”. However, for
barcode data “010333”, only the first zero will be stripped off.
1) Read the label below to remove the specified character.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character.
For example, read “3” and “0” for the scanner to remove the character “0”.
3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Remove Special Character
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The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats.
The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields
together with the user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to
the host computer.
[Prefix Code] [Code ID] [Length Code] [Data] [Suffix Code] Additional
Field(s)
None
by default
None
by default
None
by default
Barcode itself 0x0d
by default
IN THIS CHAPTER
6.1 Format Selection ......................................................148
6.2 Editing Format..........................................................150
6.3 Programming Examples .............................................166
Chapter 6
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6.1 FORMAT SELECTION
6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS
If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the
editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then,
activate the editing format when it is desired in use.
Editing Format 1
Editing Format 2
Editing Format 3
*Disable Format 1
Enable Format 1
*
Disable Format 2
Enable Format 2
*
D
isable Format 3
Enable Format 3
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Editing Format 4
Editing Format 5
6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING
By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing
formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally.
When “Exclusive Data Editing” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must be
processed by the editing formats. If data is found excluded from all enabled editing
formats (= not meeting with the specified criteria), the scanner will not accept the
reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.
Yes
*No
*
Disable Format 4
Enable Format 4
*
Disable Format 5
Enable Format 5
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6.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE
Start Programming Format
Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing
format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string &
location, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and
field transmission sequence.
Up to five different formats can be specified.
Note: Before you complete the programming of an editing format, if you have the
scanner read any label for parameters other than those pertaining to the editing
format, it will automatically abort the programming process.
End Programming Format
After having configured all the desired parameters, you must have the scanner read the “End
Programming Format” label, which can be located at the bottom of every even page in this
chapter.
End Programming Format
Configure Format 1
Configure Format 3
C
onfigure Format 4
Configure Format 5
C
onfigure Format 2
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6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT
You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default
settings of an editing format are listed below.
Editing format Defaults
Applicable Code Type All
Data Length 0 (No qualification.)
Matching String Disable
Matching String Location None
Total Number of Fields 1
Field Setting – field-dividing rule Not configured.
Additional Fields None
Field Transmission Sequence F1
Restore Default Format
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6.2.3 DEFINE DATA CRITERIA
Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the
scanner can be processed by the particular editing format.
Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met.
Applicable Code Type
By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if
having been configured and enabled.
*Apply to All
Codabar Code 39
Code 93 Code 128
EAN-8
E
AN-8 Addon 2
EAN-8 Addon 5 EAN-13
EAN-13 Addon 2
E
AN-13 Addon 5
Clear All
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Data Length
The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of
any length (character count) are eligible for data editing.
Italian Pharmacode
I
ndustrial 25
Interleaved 25 Matrix 25
MSI Plessey
UPC-A Addon 2
U
PC-A Addon 5
UPC-E
U
PC-E Addon 2
Telepen UPC-A
EAN-128 & RSS
F
rench Pharmacode
UPC-E Addon 5
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You may specify a value from 0 to 254.
When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification.
1. Read the label below to specify Max. Length or Min. Length separately, and follow steps 2~3.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Matching String & Location
By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this
feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed.
When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the
matching string in the barcode data.
You may specify a value from 1 to 254 to indicate where the matching string starts in the
barcode data.
1. Read the label to specify a matching string.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4. Read the label to specify the location of the matching string.
5. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired location.
6. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Max. Length
Min. Length
Matching String …
Location of
Matching String …
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6.2.4 DIVIDE DATA INTO FIELDS
Start Position
Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction –
from head (F1) to tail (F5)
from tail (F1) to head (F5)
Field Adjustment
You may apply equal length to all fields, if necessary. It will add “Space” (0x20) to field when data
is found shorter than specified.
1. Read the label above to adjust field by length.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired field length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Total Number of Fields
Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly.
However, only F1~F5 can be configured.
The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured for the
editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically. This feature is
quite useful especially when data of variable lengths is processed by editing formats.
*From Head
From Tail
Set Length to adjust
f
ields …
(
*0
)
*No Adjustment
*One Field
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Note: The number of configurable fields is always one less than the total number of
fields specified. The extra data characters beyond the last field configured will be
automatically assigned to the next field.
Two Fields
Three Fields
Four Fields
Five Fields
Six Fields
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6.2.5 FIELD SETTINGS
Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either
using the field terminating string or specified field length.
By Terminating String
Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for
the occurrence of this particular string in the data.
By default, this string will be included in the field. You may discard it.
By Length
Alternatively, you may simply specify the field length. The scanner will assign the next specified
number of characters into the field.
Field 1 Setting
1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
If not dividing the field by a specific separator, you may divide it by a specified length.
1. Read the above label to divide field by length.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired field length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 1 …
*Include Separator
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Divide Field 1 by Length …
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Field 2 Setting
1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
If not dividing the field by a specific separator, you may divide it by a specified length.
1. Read the above label to divide field by length.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired field length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 2 …
*Include Separator
D
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Divide Field 2 by Length …
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Field 3 Setting
1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
If not dividing the field by a specific separator, you may divide it by a specified length.
1. Read the above label to divide field by length.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired field length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 3 …
*Include Separator
D
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Divide Field 3 by Length …
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Field 4 Setting
1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
If not dividing the field by a specific separator, you may divide it by a specified length.
1. Read the above label to divide field by length.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired field length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 4 …
*Include Separator
D
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Divide Field 4 by Length …
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Field 5 Setting
1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
If not dividing the field by a specific separator, you may divide it by a specified length.
1. Read the above label to divide field by length.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 for the desired field length.
3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
Select Field Separator
to Divide Field 5 …
*Include Separator
D
iscard Separator
Divide Field 5 by Length …
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Additional Fields
Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from
AF1 to AF5 accordingly.
1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time.
2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired additional field.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type
and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply
Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Refer to Keyboard Wedge
Table.
Key Type Key Status
Scan Code Up to 2 scan code values are allowed.
N/A
Normal Key
Up to 4 character strings are allowed.
Default setting
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
Add Left Alt
Add Right Ctrl
Add Right Alt
Add Break
For example, read labels for [Add Shift],
[A], [Add Shift], and [B].
Additional Field 1 …
A
dditional Field 2 …
A
dditional Field 4 …
Additional Field 5 …
Additional Field 3 …
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6.2.6 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE
After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the
transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission
sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times
as well.
Note: Up to twelve fields can be assigned.
1) Read the “Start” label to begin with programming the field transmission sequence.
2) Program the transmission sequence by reading the desired fields as well as additional
fields.
Start (Programming) …
Field 1 Field 2
Field 3 Field 4
Field 5 Field 6
Additional Field 1
A
dditional Field 2
Additional Field 3
A
dditional Field 4
Additional Field 5
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6.3 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES
6.3.1 EXAMPLE I
Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character...
The editing format should be configured as follows:
1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode.
2. Read the “Configure Format 1” label.
3. Read the “Clear All” and “Code 128” labels for applicable code type.
4. Read the “Three Fields” label.
5. Read the “Divide Field 1 by Length” label, and set length to 9.
Field 1 data starts from the 1st character to the 9th character.
6. Read the “Divide Field 2 by Length” label, and set length to 10.
Field 2 data starts from the 10th character to the 19th character.
7. Read the “Start (Programming)” label to program the transmission sequence.
8. Read the “Field 2” label.
9. Read the “End” label to complete the transmission sequence setting.
10. Read the “End Programming Format” label to complete the setting of Editing Format 1.
11. Read the “Enable Format 1” label to apply Editing Format 1 to Code 128.
12. Read the “Update” label to exit the Configuration Mode.
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6.3.2 EXAMPLE II
Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes.
Data in a barcode is encoded like this:
From the 1st character to the 6th character is the date code.
From the 7th character to the dash ‘-’ character is the item number.
After the dash ‘-’ character is the quantity information.
Data will be transmitted like this:
The item number goes first, then a TAB character, followed by the date code, then another
TAB character, and finally the quantity information.
The editing format should be configured as follows:
1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode.
2. Read the “Configure Format 2” label.
3. Read the “Three Fields” label.
4. Read the “Divide Field 1 by Length” label, and set length to 6.
Field 1 data starts from the 1st character to the 6th character.
5. Read the “Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2” label, and use a dash ‘-’ character.
Field 2 data starts from the 7th character until the dash ‘-’ character is met.
6. Read the “Additional Field 1” label, and use a tab character for the field.
7. Read the “Start (Programming)” label to program the transmission sequence.
8. Read the “Field 2”, “Additional Field 1”, “Field 1”, “Additional Field 1”, “Field 3” labels.
9. Read the “End” label to complete the transmission sequence (F2 A1 F1 A1 F3) setting.
10. Read the “End Programming Format” label to complete the setting of Editing Format 1.
11. Read the “Enable Format 2” label to apply Editing Format 2 to all code types.
12. Read the “Update” label to exit the Configuration Mode.
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Optical Characteristics 1560 1562
Scan Engine Non-contact type Non-contact type
Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels Laser
Light Source Visible red LED Visible laser diode
RF Characteristics
WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance
Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with 3656
Interface Supported Serial Port Profile (BT SPP)
Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID)
3656
Physical Characteristics
Memory 4 KB for transmit buffer
512 KB flash for memory mode
Switch Tactile switch
Weight Approx. 170 g Approx. 175 g
Color Black
SPECIFICATIONS
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Electrical Characteristics
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 800 mAh
DC 5V ± 5% (with adaptor)
Power Adapter
Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output DC 5V ± 5% (with adaptor via 3656)
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature Operating
Storage
0 °C to 50 °C
-20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity
(Non-condensing)
Operating
Storage
10% to 90%
5% to 95%
Resistance
Impact Resistance 1.5 m, 5 drops per 6 sides
Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge
Regulations
EMC Regulation FCC, IC, CE, C-Tick, KCC, NCC, SRMC, TELEC
Programming Support
Configuration via Setup Labels Use setup labels or host serial commands.
Software Windows®-based ScanMaster
Firmware upgradeable Download firmware updates via the download utility.
Accessories (√ means “supported”)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery √ √
3656 Stand √ √
Note: The 3656 stand is not only an Auto-Sense stand (for 1560 only) and capable of
charging the 1560/1562 scanner, but specifically designed for the scanner to
communicate with a host computer wirelessly.
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You can only upgrade firmware of one scanner at a time. For example, you must turn off
each of the rest 1560/1562 scanner when there is more than one scanner connected to
your computer.
Note: In case it fails downloading due to low battery, make sure the targe scanner is
loaded with good alkaline batteries and the battery charge is enough.
HOW TO UPGRADE 1560/1562 FIRMWARE
USING 3656
1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer.
2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label. Both labels
can be located at the back of 3656.
4) Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use RS-232 or USB
Virtual COM as output interface.
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5) Read the following labels in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode.
The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading.
6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.
1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port.
For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate.
For USB Virtual COM interface, ignore the baud rate setting.
2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update —
Kernel (K*.shx) or user program (STD*.shx).
3. Click [OK].
7) After upgrading kernel, you will need to manually restart the scanner.
After upgrading the user program, the scanner will automatically restart itself once
the download is completed successfully.
Note: The output interface remains unchanged as specified in step 4 (= RS-232 or USB
Virtual COM). For RS-232, the baud rate setting is still 115200 bps!
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USING A GENERIC DONGLE
1) Refer to 43.2.3 Connect to Dongle for the target scanner to accept the connection
request from your computer.
2) Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use BT SPP as
output interface.
3) Read the following labels in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode.
The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading.
4) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.
1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for BT
SPP interface, and ignore the baud rate setting.
2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update —
Kernel (K*.shx) or user program (STD*.shx).
3. Click [OK].
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5) After upgrading kernel, you will need to manually restart the scanner.
After upgrading the user program, the scanner will automatically restart itself once
the download is completed successfully.
Note: The output interface remains unchanged as specified in step 2 (= BT SPP).
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HOW TO UPGRADE 3656 FIRMWARE
UPGRADING 3656 CPU FIRMWARE
1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer.
2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label. Both labels
can be located at the back of 3656.
4) Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use RS-232 or USB
Virtual COM as output interface.
5) Read the following labels in sequence for 3656 to enter the download mode. The
Communication LED on 3656 will be flashing red to indicate it is ready for
downloading.
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6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.
1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port.
For RS-232, select 115200 bps for baud rate.
For USB Virtual COM interface, ignore the baud rate setting.
2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update
(3656*.shx).
3. Click [OK].
7) The 3656 will automatically restart itself when upgrading firmware is completed
successfully.
8) Read the “Update” label for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the
configuration mode).
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UPGRADING 3656 USB BRIDGE FIRMWARE
1) Connect the USB cable between 3656 and your computer.
2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label. Both labels
can be located at the back of 3656.
4) Read the following labels in sequence to configure the scanner to use USB Virtual
COM as output interface.
Note: You can download USB Bridge firmware via USB Virtual COM only!
5) Read the following labels in sequence for 3656 to enter the download mode. The
Communication LED on 3656 will be flashing red to indicate it is ready for
downloading.
6) Run the download utility “ProgLoad.exe” on your computer.
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1. For the communication settings, select “RS-232” and the correct COM port for USB
Virtual COM interface, and ignore the baud rate setting.
2. For the file option, click [Browse] to select the target file for firmware update
(3656*.shx).
3. Click [OK].
7) The 3656 will automatically restart itself when upgrading firmware is completed
successfully.
8) Read the “Update” label for the scanner to resume its operation (exit the
configuration mode).
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D
Purpose To disable the scanner.
Remarks “D”
E
Purpose To enable the scanner.
Remarks “E”
#@ nnnnnn <CR>
Purpose To configure the scanner.
Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters.
For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings.
“0x23” + “0x40” + “0x31” + “0x30” + “0x39” + “0x39” + “0x35” + “0x32” + “0x0d”
Note: After configuring the scanner, you may send the serial command “#@109999” to
save the settings.
#@ - - - -<CR>
Purpose To halt the scanner.
Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x2d” + “0x2d” + “0x2d” + “0x2d” + “0x0d”
#@ . . . . <CR>
Purpose To resume operation.
Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x2e” + “0x2e” + “0x2e” + “0x2e” + “0x0d”
#@////<CR>
Purpose To respond with a beep.
Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x2f” + “0x2f” + “0x2f” + “0x2f” + “0x0d”
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Serial Command
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#@TRIGOFF<CR>
Purpose To disable the software trigger
Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46”
+ “0x0d”
#@TRIGON<CR>
Purpose To enable the software trigger
Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d”
EXAMPLE
You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the
1560/1562 scanner via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP.
For the scanner to stop immediately –
D
For the scanner to resume working –
E
For the scanner to change the beeper to medium volume and beep –
#@101011<CR>
#@////<CR>
For the scanner to change the beeper to minimal volume and beep –
#@101010<CR>
#@////<CR>
For the scanner to change the beeper frequency to 8 kHz (for Good Read Beep only)
and beep –
#@101001<CR>
#@////<CR>
For the scanner to change the beeper length to longest (for Good Read Beep only)
and beep –
#@101008<CR>
#@////<CR>
For the scanner to save the settings, send the serial command “#@109999” –
#@101011<CR>
#@109999<CR>
Note: (1) For RS-232 or USB Virtual COM, you can only configure the first scanner that
connects to 3656. To identify the scanner, you may send the serial command to
have it respond with a beep.
(2) For BT SPP, you can configure up to seven scanners at the same time.
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Host Serial Commands
3656 SERIAL COMMANDS
Normally, you can configure the 3656 stand by having a connected scanner read
3656-related setup labels.
1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer.
2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to 3656 for the target scanner to connect to 3656.
Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label. Both labels
can be located at the back of 3656.
4) Read the following labels in sequence to configure 3656.
For 3656-related setup labels, refer to the Serial Command table below. Note that for
the “Version” and “GetID” labels, you must run HyperTerminal.exe or any text editor
to receive the information.
If the output interface is USB Virtual COM or RS-232, run HyperTerminal.exe on
your computer to receive the information.
If the output interface is USB HID, run any text editor to receive the information.
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Config<CR>
Purpose To configure 3656.
Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your
computer and change the settings one by one.
DefaultSetting<CR>
Purpose To restore the default settings.
Remarks
SingleConnection<CR>
Purpose To allow only one scanner connecting to 3656.
Remarks
MultiConnection<CR>
Purpose To allow up to seven scanners connecting to 3656.
Remarks
UseOnePortforAll<CR>
Purpose To use one Virtual COM port for all whenever connecting 3656 to PC via USB. This
setting requires you to connect one 3656 at a time, and will facilitate configuring a
great amount of 3656 via the same Virtual COM port (for administrators’ or factory
use).
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UseVariablePort<CR>
Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one 3656 to PC via
USB.
Remarks
Version<CR>
Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge).
Remarks
GetID<CR>
Purpose To get MAC ID.
Remarks
Download<CR>
Purpose To download CPU firmware to 3656 via RS-232 or USB.
Remarks
LoadBridge<CR>
Purpose To download USB Bridge firmware to 3656 via USB only.
Remarks
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EXAMPLE
Without using the scanner to read the above setup labels for configuring the 3656 stand,
you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to 3656
via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or HID.
1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between 3656 and your computer.
2) Connect the power supply cord from 3656 to a proper power outlet.
The Communication LED will indicate when 3656 can accept serial commands after
initializing. Refer to the table below.
Communication LED
Meaning
--- Blue,
solid
Initialize
Red,
solid
Blue,
flashing
Serial command mode with USB Virtual COM or RS-232: wait 3 seconds
for starting a serial command
Red,
flashing
Blue,
flashing
Serial command mode with USB HID: wait 3 seconds for pressing
[NumLock] or [CapsLock] 5 times via keyboard
If the output interface is USB Virtual COM or RS-232, run HyperTerminal.exe on
your computer. While the Communication LED on 3656 is purple (red with flashing
blue), type the serial command within three seconds.
If the output interface is USB HID, press the “NumLock” or “CapsLoack” key on
your keyboard 5 times within 3 seconds while the Communication LED on 3656 is
flashing red and blue. This will change the interface from USB HID to USB Virtual
COM and the Communication LED will become purple (red with flashing blue).
Then, run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer. While the Communication LED on
3656 is purple (red with flashing blue), type the serial command within three
seconds. After configuring via serial commands, the interface will be reset to USB
HID after re-connecting the power supply cord.
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 F2 SP 0 @ P ` p
1 INS F3 ! 1 A Q a q
2 DLT F4 " 2 B R b r
3 Home F5 # 3 C S c s
4 End F6 $ 4 D T d t
5 Up F7 % 5 E U e u
6 Down F8 & 6 F V f v
7 Left F9 ' 7 G W g w
8 BS F10 ( 8 H X h x
9 HT F11 ) 9 I Y i y
A LF F12 * : J Z j z
B Right ESC + ; K [ k {
C PgUp Exec , < L \ l |
D CR CR* - = M ] m }
E PgDn . > N ^ n ~
F F1 / ? O _ o Dly ENTER*
Note: (1) ~: Digits of numeric keypad.
(2) CR*/Send/ENTER*: ENTER key on the numeric keypad.
KEY TYPE
If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and
Key Status will then become applicable.
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KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE
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KEY STATUS
Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
USER-DEFINED SCAN CODE
1) Read the “Set Scan Code” label to define new scan code.
2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for the desired character string.
3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
4) Read the “Confirm” label to confirm the action.
Scan Code
S
et Scan Code
C
onfirm
Add Shift
Add Left Ctrl
A
dd Right Ctrl
Add Left Alt
A
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Decimal
Validate the Values
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NUMERAL SYSTEMS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM
Hexadecimal
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
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ASCII TABLE
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 DLE SP 0 @ P ` p
1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q
2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r
3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s
4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t
5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u
6 ACK SYN & 6 F V f v
7 BEL ETB ' 7 G W g w
8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x
9 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y
A LF SUB * : J Z j z
B VT ESC + ; K [ k {
C FF FS , < L \ l |
D CR GS - = M ] m }
E SO RS . > N ^ n ~
F SI US / ? O _ o DEL
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ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION
USE PRESET PIN
1) In the configuration mode, read the label below to use a preset PIN for
authentication.
2) Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.
3) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 or the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page
188 for the desired digits or character string.
Read the “Clear PIN Code” label first if you need to re-input the PIN code.
4) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Use preset PIN
Clear PIN Code
Enter PIN Code
in Hexadecimal …
Enter PIN Code
i
n Decimal …
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DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN
In the configuration mode, read the label below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or
use a random PIN for authentication.
Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for
authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use
random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on
the computer screen.
Use Random PIN
When the target device is set to use a random PIN for authentication, wait until the random PIN is
displayed on the target device while pairing, and then input the matching PIN code on the scanner.
Note: Follow the steps below to enter the matching PIN on the scanner. There is no need
to enter the configuration mode!
1. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal.
2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 187 or the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 188 for
the desired digits or character string.
Read the “Clear PIN Code” label first if you need to re-input the PIN.
3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
*No PIN or
use random PIN
Enter PIN Code
in Hexadecimal …
Enter PIN Code
i
n Decimal …
Clear PIN Code
192
Enter Setup
1560 Series Barcode Scanner User Guide
Reject Random PIN Request
When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN
request by having the scanner read the “Validate” label.