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Product Reference Guide

P460/P360 Memory Scanners
Product Reference Guide
70-37690-04
Revision A
December 2003

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About This Manual
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Chapter 1. The Phaser Series Scanner
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Startup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commonly Used P460/P360 Programming Bar Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4

Chapter 2. Set Up
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Cable to the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting Cables from the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-4

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Charging Using the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Using a Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Using the UBC 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge Status LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-5
2-6
2-6
2-6
2-7

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Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Inserting the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Connecting to a Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
When Using the Scanner as a Batch Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
When Using the Scanner as a Corded Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
RS-232 Communication with a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Using A Synapse Cable with the cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Using A Synapse Cable with the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, Keyboard Wedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Chapter 3. Operation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Initial Powerup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Batch / Inventory Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Numeric Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Alpha Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Eliminating Repetitive Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reviewing and Deleting Stored Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Transmitting Batch/Stored Data to the Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Daisy-Chaining Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Scan and Transmit Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
App. Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Parameter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Erase File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Return to App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Scan the Entire Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Test Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
P460/P360 1D Scanner Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Chapter 4. Maintenance And Specifications
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2
4-5
4-6
4-7
4-7
4-8
4-9

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Operational Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Communication Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Scan & Transmit Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Batch/Inventory Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
RS-232 Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Code ID Characters for RS-232 Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sleep Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Date Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Hour Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Decimal Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Key Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Laser On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Host Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Beeper Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Power Detect Beep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Decode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Transmit “No Read” Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Enable/Disable UPC-E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Enable/Disable UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Enable/Disable UPC-E1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Enable/Disable EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Enable/Disable EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

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UPC-E Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
UPC-E1 Preamble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
EAN Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
UPC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Set Lengths for Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Enable/Disable Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Set Lengths for Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Enable/Disable Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
Set Lengths for Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
Set Lengths for MSI Plessey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
MSI Plessey Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Linear Code Type Security Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Linear Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Linear Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Linear Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Linear Security Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Bi-directional Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81

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UPC/EAN Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
UPC/EAN Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
UPC/EAN Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
UPC/EAN Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
RS-232 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Check Receive Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
ACK/NAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
ENQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
ACK/NAK with ENQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
XON/XOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Host Serial Response Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
Beep on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
MCL-Net Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
MCL-Net Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Scanner Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
MCL-Net Transmit Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
MCL-Net Frame Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101

Appendix A. Bar Code Information
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Symbol Code Identifier Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Appendix B. Automatic Project Download
Appendix C. Messages and Error Codes
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

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Index
Feedback

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Introduction
The P460/P360 Memory Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions
for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming the Phaser Batch
scanners.

Chapter Descriptions
•

Chapter 1, The Phaser Series Scanner, describes the scanner and Quick Start Up
Instructions.

•

Chapter 2, Set Up, explains how to set up the scanner.

•

Chapter 3, Operation, explains how to operate the scanner.

•

Chapter 4, Maintenance And Specifications, talks about the maintenance and the
specifications of the scanner and the cradle.

•

Chapter 5, Parameter Menus, has all the optional parameter bar codes for
personalizing your scanner.

•

Appendix A, Bar Code Information, has information about bar codes.

•

Appendix B, Automatic Project Download, describes the AutoLoad feature.

•

Appendix C, Messages and Error Codes, describes the messages and error codes
displayed on the scanner.

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Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
•

Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents. It also identifies names of
windows, menus, menu items, and fields within windows.

•

Bold identifies buttons to be tapped or clicked.

•

Bullets (•) indicate:

•

•

lists of alternatives or action items.

•

lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

Numbered lists indicate a set of sequential steps, i.e., those that describe step-bystep procedures.

Related Publications
•

P460/P360 Memory Scanners Quick Reference Guide, p/n 70-33628-xx

•

PL 460 Cradle Quick Reference Guide, p/n 70-33657-xx

•

MCL Designer for Phaser Series User’s Guide, p/n 70-37689-xx

Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xi for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service
person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working
properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of
your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

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Note: Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred
during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
United States
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
Tel: 1-800-653-5350

Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
Tel: 905-629-7226

United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
Tel: +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore
Branch)
230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: +65-6796-9600
Fax: +65-6337-6488

Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Tel: 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
Tel: +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)

Austria/Österreich
Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
Tel: 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
Tel: +43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Denmark/Danmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
Tel: 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
Tel: +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your local distributor or call:
Tel: +44 118 945 7360

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Finland/Suomi
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
Tel: +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

France
Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
Tel: 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
Tel: +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

Germany/Deutchland
Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
Tel: 6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
Tel: +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

Italy/Italia
Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
Tel: 2-484441 (Inside Italy)
Tel: +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

Latin America Sales Support
2730 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA
Tel: 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
Tel: +1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States)
Fax: 954-340-9454

Mexico/México
Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Tel: 5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
Tel: +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

Netherlands/Nederland
Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
Tel: 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
Tel: +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

Norway/Norge
Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
Tel: +47 2232 4375

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South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
Tel: 11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
Tel: +27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)

Spain/España
Symbol Technologies S.L.
Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
Tel: 91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
Tel: +34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain)
Fax: +34.91.324.4010

Sweden/Sverige
“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden
Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden
Tel: Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Tel: Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international)
Support E-Mail:
Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that
Business Partner for service.
For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

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Chapter 1
The Phaser Series Scanner
Introduction
The P460/P360 Memory Scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture and
data management in both retail and industrial operations. In addition to an integrated bar
code scanner, the Phaser has an on-board keyboard and display. They can operate in both
corded and battery-powered cordless modes. There are many versions available:
•

1D P 460: the batch retail version

•

1D P 360: the batch industrial version

Unless otherwise noted, the term Phaser refers to all versions of the scanner.

Rechargeable Battery
In the handle of the scanner, there is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This provides all
power to the scanner during cordless operation. It provides 12 hours of use in a typical
application.
When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3-1/2 hours.

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The Cradle
The PL 460 and PL 360 Cradles act as a:
•

stand

•

communication interface with the host

•

battery charger for the Phaser Batch Scanner.
Note: The scanner battery can also be charged without a cradle by using
an RS-232 cable and a power supply.

The cradle can sit on a desktop or be wall-mounted, whichever is more convenient. It
receives data from the scanner via connectors in the bottom of the scanner and the top of
the cradle. It then transmits that data to the host device through an attached cable. It also
acts as a holder for the scanner.
The cradle also provides power for charging the scanner’s battery (in the scanner). The
cradle has a charge status indicator light that shows the status of the battery charging
(Refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-6).

Charge Status
Indicator Light

Figure 1-1. Scanner and Cradle
There are two versions of the cradle:
•

PL 460 Cradle: batch retail version

•

PL 360 Cradle: batch industrial version.

Unless otherwise noted, the term Cradle refers to both versions of the cradle.
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Quick Startup Instructions
Below is an index of Quick Startup Instructions to help get you up and going quickly. These
instructions are also on the back cover of this guide for easy reference. The index is listed
in a step by step order beginning with step 1, Setting up the System.
Mandatory steps are designated by an asterisk (*). If an item has multiple pages
referenced, the most important reference is in bold.
1. Setting Up the System
• Connecting to a host *

PRG Page
2-8

- Using a cradle

1-2, 2-4, 3-6

- Using a cabled scanner

2-2, 2-6

- RS-232 connection

2-8

- Synapse connection (keyboard wedge, USB, etc.)

2-9, 2-10

• Charging the battery *

2-5, 1-2

2. Using the Default Applications
• Overview of Batch/Inventory application (Uncorded operation) *

3-2

- Reviewing/deleting stored records

3-5

- Transmitting batch/stored data to the host

3-6

• Overview of Scan and Transmit application (Corded operation) *

3-7

• Keypad operation

3-3, 3-26

• Eliminating repetitive scanning

3-4

• Selecting the host communication protocol

3-2, 3-9, 5-8, 5-8

- RS-232 baud rate
3. Programming an Advanced Data Formatting Rule Using 123Scan
• Suffix values (appending Enter key and Tab)

5-83
3-17
3-18, 3-20

4. Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting table

4-2

• Messages and error codes

B-1

• Beeper indications

4-9

• Cradle LED indications

1-2, 2-6

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Commonly Used P460/P360 Programming Bar Code
Below are commonly used programming bar codes. You can cut this page out of the guide,
or make a copy of the bar codes using a high quality copying machine.

Enter System Menu Bar Code

Load New MCL-Designer Application

Scanner Firmware Version

Load 123Scan File

Reset Default Application
(Clears previously programmed ADF rules
and/or MCL-Designer applications)

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Set Up
Introduction
This chapter covers the procedures for setting up the Phaser and its accessories.

Unpacking
Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was
damaged in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support
Center on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should
be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

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Cables
Connecting the Cable to the Scanner
1. Power down all devices that will be connected to the scanner.
2. Plug the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the
Phaser handle.

The twist-lock
can be slipped
down the cable
to facilitate
connecting.

Power Supply
Lead
Cable Connector
on Host Side

Figure 2-1. Connecting the Cable to the Phaser

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3. Turn the cable twist-lock 1/8 turn clockwise to seat it.

locked position

Figure 2-2. Locking the Cable to the Phaser
4. Gently pull the cable to make certain it is properly seated.

Disconnecting Cables from the Scanner
To disconnect the scanner cable:
1. Power down all the devices connected to the scanner.
2. Remove the cable by twisting the twist-lock 1/8 turn counter-clockwise and pulling
the cable out.

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Setting Up the Cradle
On the bottom of the cradle are three ports. COM1 connects to the host computer, COM2
is used for daisy-chaining multiple base stations together, and the Power port supplies
power to the cradle.
Connect to host
COM1

Power port

COM2
Daisy
Chaining

Figure 2-3. Ports on the Cradle
1. Connect an appropriate power supply to the Power port on the cradle. The indicator
light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.

Figure 2-4. Power Supply Port
2. Insert the cable from the host computer into COM1.
If daisy chaining multiple cradles, connect the daisy chaining cable to COM2. For additional
information on daisy chaining, see Daisy-Chaining Cradles on page 3-6.

Scanner Power Options
Two power options are available:
•

Battery

•

Power Supply (“Charging”) Cable

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Charging the Battery
Before its first use, the scanner battery may need to be charged. It can be charged:
•

Using the cradle

•

Using a cable

•

Using the UBC 2000.
Note: For a battery already in use, when the battery’s charge is almost
depleted, the scanner emits 4 high tone beeps, when the trigger is
pulled, indicating that it must be recharged.

Charging Using the Cradle
1. Connect the power supply to the power input jack on the cradle.
2. Connect the power supply to a receptacle supplying AC power of the proper
voltage level.
3. Insert the scanner into the cradle so that the nose of the scanner and tip of the
handle seat into the receptacles. The scanner displays “UNIT CRADLED” when
properly inserted in the cradle.

Charge Status
Indicator Light

Figure 2-5. Placing the Scanner into the Cradle
4. Check the charge status indicator light. For additional information on charging, see
Table on page 2-6.
5. The battery charges automatically. A full charge of a depleted battery takes
approximately 3-1/2 hours.
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The cradle recharges batteries in the scanner only when the scanner is in the cradle. A
scanner with a depleted battery starts charging immediately upon insertion into the cradle,
whereas a scanner with a partially charged battery begins charging after approximately 15
minutes. Note that the scanner can be removed from the cradle at any time.

Charging Using a Cable
1. Connect the cable to the scanner.
2. Connect the power supply to the power jack on the cable.
3. Connect the power supply to a receptacle supplying AC power of the proper
voltage level.
4. The battery charges automatically. A full charge of a depleted battery takes
approximately 3-1/2 hours.

Charging Using the UBC 2000
The battery can be charged using the Universal Battery Charger UBC 2000. The UBC
adapter for the P460/P360/P470/P370 scanner battery is required. Refer to the UBC 2000
guide for information on recharging the battery using the UBC 2000.

Charge Status LED Indications
The LED indicator on the cradle uses flashing patterns to display the charger status, as
shown in the table below.
Table 2-1. Cradle LED Indications
LED

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Status

Off

The scanner is not in the cradle or has not been
properly inserted into the cradle.

Blinking Slowly

The scanner is properly seated in the cradle and
charging will begin shortly.

Blinking Rapidly

The battery is actively charging.

On

Battery charging is complete.

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Changing the Battery
Once a battery is fully charged, it will generally last up to 12 hours without being returned
to the cradle. By returning it to the cradle during the day, you extend this time.
If a significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to increased
usage, consider replacing the battery.

Removing the Battery
1. Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover.

Battery
Compartment
Cover
Battery
Release
Latch

Figure 2-6. Removing the Battery Compartment Cover
2. Slide the battery toward the bottom of the scanner and then pull the bottom of the
battery back and out of the scanner.

Figure 2-7. Pulling the Battery Out

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Inserting the Battery
1. Place the top portion of the battery (curved side up, contacts toward top) into the
scanner and then slide it up the handle.
2. Replace the battery compartment cover.
3. Slide the release latch up to secure the cover in place.

Connecting to a Host
When Using the Scanner as a Batch Device
When using the scanner as a batch device (uncorded) running off its battery, you can
transmit stored data to a host in one of two ways:
•

through a cable connected directly to the scanner

•

through a cradle.

When Using the Scanner as a Corded Device
When using the scanner as a corded device, power and host communications take place
using a cable.

RS-232 Communication with a Host
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.
2. Plug the communication cable’s connector into an appropriate RS-232 (serial) port
on the host device.
3. If using a cradle for communication, plug the power supply lead into the Power port
on the bottom of the cradle.
If using a cable directly connected to the scanner, plug the power supply lead into
the power port on the cable’s connector (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-2).
4. Connect the power supply into an AC receptacle.

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Using A Synapse Cable with the cradle
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.

IMPORTANT
Before power is provided to the cradle (step 6), the following steps must be
completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle (step 2) AND the
flying power lead plugged in (step 4). If the cables are not connected in this
sequence, the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate properly.
2. Connect the Synapse cable to the cradle COM1 port (see Figure 2-3 on page 2-4).
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse cable to the Synapse Interface adapter.
4. The Synapse cable has a flying power lead. Connect this lead to the receptacle in
the Synapse Interface adapter, as shown in Figure 2-8. See the Synapse guide for
details.
To Host

Synapse Interface
Adapter (Module)

Synapse
Cable
Flying Power
Lead

To Cradle

Figure 2-8. Synapse and Adapter Cable
5. Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host.
6. Connect the power supply to the cradle (see Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4).
7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.
8. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.
9. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your
specifications.
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Using A Synapse Cable with the Scanner
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.

IMPORTANT
Before power is provided to the scanner (step 6), the following steps must be
completed. The Synapse cable must be connected to the scanner (step 2) AND the
flying power lead plugged in (step 4). If the cables are not connected in this
sequence, the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate properly.
2. Connect the Synapse cable into the bottom of the scanner.
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse cable to the Synapse Interface adapter.
4. The Synapse cable has a flying power lead. Connect this lead to the receptacle in
the Synapse Interface adapter, as shown in Figure 2-9. See the Synapse guide for
details.
To Host
Synapse Interface
Adapter (Module)

Synapse
Cable
Flying Power
Lead

Power Supply
Lead

Power
Receptacle

To Cradle

Figure 2-9. Synapse and Adapter Cable
5. Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host.
6. Connect the standard Phaser memory scanner power supply to the power
receptacle in the Synapse cable.
7. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.
8. Scan the appropriate Synapse bar codes to set up the Synapse cable for your
specifications.
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Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, Keyboard Wedges
See the instructions packed with the appropriate Synapse cable. An adapter cable is
required. See Figure 2-8 on page 2-9.

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Operation
Introduction
This chapter covers how to use the Phaser scanner.

Default Applications
The Memory Phaser is shipped from the factory with two ready to use default applications:
•

Scan and Transmit

•

Batch / Inventory

These applications allow users to scan and view data, enter quantities, manually enter
data, and much more.
When the unit is powered up, it displays the system start-up banner. Alternatively, the
scanner can be reset manually by pressing the  key, then the <*> key. When the
scanner is powered up or reset, the system banner appears as follows:
Symbol Technologies
Phaser Memory Scnr

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Initial Powerup
After a few seconds, the System Banner is replaced by the system initialization screen.
Symbol Technologies
Initializing...

After initialization, the scanner enters either the Scan & Transmit mode, or the Batch/
Inventory mode, depending on whether a communications cable is present or not. The
default communication protocols are:
•

RS-232/Synapse - Scan & Transmit application

•

RS-232/Synapse - Batch/Inventory application

If a Synapse cable is attached, the scanner automatically overrides the default settings.

Batch / Inventory Application
The batch/inventory application is a scan-and-store application that allows you to:
•

Display and store (Batch) data for transmission later

•

Eliminate repetitive scanning with a quantity entry feature

•

Manually enter alphanumeric data if no bar code is present

•

Review and delete stored records

•

Transmit stored (batch) data to a host.

The scanner automatically detects and switches to batch/inventory mode operation when
it is removed from the cradle or its cable is disconnected.
The following Batch/Inventory screen appears:
SCAN:___________________
__________________

Scanned bar code data is automatically displayed and stored for review/transmission to a
host at a later date.
If the scanner powers down, pull the trigger or press the  key to wake it up.

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Numeric Data Entry
The default application also allows you to manually enter data if no bar code is present.
By default, this feature is enabled. To disable alphanumeric data entry via the keypad, go
to the symbologies tab inside 123Scan and remove the “X” from the check box next to
“Keypad”. (This does not disable the quantity entry feature discussed in Eliminating
Repetitive Scanning on page 3-4.)
With keypad entry enabled (default setting out of the box), press the  key after
keying in data. During data entry, the  key corrects keying errors digit by digit, and the
 key then  key combination clears the screen so you can start over. If your
entry exceeds 34 characters, the characters will scroll off the visible portion of the screen,
but are retained for storage.

Alpha Data Entry
To enter alpha characters via the keypad (with keypad enabled, page 3-26), press the
 key once to put the scanner in Alpha Mode.
Numeric buttons 1 through 9 are associated with the alpha characters. For example, the
letters A, B and C are located on numeric button 7. Press the button with the letter you
desire - once for the letter A, twice for the letter B, or three times for the letter C. You can
continue entering alpha characters or switch to numerics. Press  to send the
data.
To return to numeric entry mode after entering alpha characters, press the  key
again. For example, to manually enter 17ABF5, do the following steps:
Data

Action

1

Press numeric button 1.

7

Press numeric button 7.

A

Press  button once, then numeric button 7 once.
Wait for one second (you will hear a low pitched beep).

B

Press numeric button 7 twice.

F

Press numeric button 8 three times.

5

Press  button once, then numeric button 5 once,
then .

For more information, refer to Keypad Operation on page 3-26.
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Eliminating Repetitive Scanning
To eliminate repetitive scanning of identical items, you can enter a quantity prior to scanning
a bar code. This quantity entry feature can also be used when manually entering bar code
data.
To enter a quantity, press the * key. The following screen with a default value of “1” will
appear:
Quantity:
1^_____________

To enter the value you desire, key in the quantity followed by the  key. Next, the
bar code data entry screen reappears. Scan the item’s bar code. The scanner sends the
bar code data to the host the keyed-in amount of times. For instance, if you type in a
quantity of 6 then scan a bar code, the scanner sends that bar code data to the host six
times as if the bar code had been scanned six times.
If you have accidentally entered this screen, it will automatically be exited after 5 seconds
or by pressing the  key without entering a quantity.

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Reviewing and Deleting Stored Records
While running the Batch/Inventory application, you can review and delete stored data.
Press the  key, then the <2> key to enter this mode. The following screen appears:
CODE: xxxx
aaaa/bbbb

Three fields are shown on this screen:
xxxx = the data contained within the record (the first 25 characters)
aaaa = the index number of the record being viewed
bbbb = the total number of records stored in memory
Use the up
and down
arrow keys to scroll through the stored data.
Press the  key at any time to exit the review records mode.

To select the record being viewed for deletion, press the  key. A confirmation screen
displays:
Delete (data)
=Yes =No

Then press the  key to delete the selected record or the  key to keep (retain)
the record.
If a record is deleted, the total number of records (bbbb) displayed on the bottom right of
the review screen will not change. For example, if five records have been scanned and
stored in memory and the third record is deleted, the review screen will continue to display
the total number of records stored in memory as five. But a review of the individual records
will show no third record existing. The reviewed records index from the second record
(2/5) to the fourth record (4/5), skipping the deleted third record (3/5).

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Transmitting Batch/Stored Data to the Host
When you are ready to transmit your stored (Batch) data to the host, press the 
key, then the <1> key. Then, place the scanner in the cradle or connect a communication
cable.
Note: When attached to a cable, the scanner will automatically begin
running the Scan & Transmit application. The stored (Batch) data will
not be transmitted to the host until the  key, then the <1>
key are entered.
When the screen below appears, the scanner is ready to initiate the transfer. You have 30
seconds to either insert the scanner into a cradle or attach a communications cable. If you
fail to do so, a retry screen will appear.
Status:
Connect unit to host

To exit this mode and prevent the transmission of stored (Batch) data to the host, press the
 key then the  key. After the stored data is transmitted to the host, the
following screen appears:
Finished. Clear Data
=Yes =No

Press the  key to clear the transmitted records/data from the scanner’s memory.
Press the  key to retain records/data in the scanner’s memory. If you press the 
key, any subsequent scanned bar codes are appended to the end of the existing data.

Daisy-Chaining Cradles
Up to 12 cradles can be connected in series (daisy-chained) to communicate through a
single serial port. This out-of-the-box capability is a standard feature of the Phaser memory
scanner’s default Batch/Inventory application. To enable it, simply daisy-chain the cradles
together through COM2. See Setting Up the Cradle on page 2-4 for more details. Each
cradle still requires its own power supply.

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Optional - To establish which scanner the data originated from, and to prevent a buffer
over-write, the scanner ID of daisy-chained scanners must be changed from the factory
default of 001 to a unique number. For information on how to set the scanner ID/scanner
address, see Scanner Address on page 5-98.
If a scanner is placed in a daisy-chained cradle while another scanner is transferring data
to the host, the second scanner will begin its data transfer after the first scanner’s transfer
is completed.

Scan and Transmit Application
The scan and transmit application allows you to:
•

Display and simultaneously transmit data to a host

•

Eliminate repetitive scanning with a quantity entry feature

•

Manually enter alphanumeric data if no bar code is present.

The scanner automatically switches to scan and transmit operation when a cable is
attached.
The scan and transmit screen appears as follows:
SKU:
_____________________

In this mode, scanned bar codes are automatically transmitted to the host in real time.
Alphanumeric data may be manually entered in the same manner as described in the Batch
/ Inventory Application on page 3-2. Keyed data transmits once you press the 
key.
To eliminate repetitive scanning, you can enter a quantity prior to scanning a bar code.
Refer to Eliminating Repetitive Scanning on page 3-4.

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System Menu
The system menu allows the user to set up the operation of the scanner, such as loading a
new application, erasing files, setting the scanner ID, etc.
Enter System Menu by scanning the bar code below or by entering a keypad sequence.
Note: Commonly used System Menu programming bar codes have been
consolidated on page 1-4

Enter System Menu Bar Code

To access the System Menu using the keypad sequence, press the , then the <*>
key, followed by the  key, then the  key.
When you enter the system menu, the following screen appears:
Phaser Setup
0. System Setup

Below is the list of available options. Press the Up
and Down
arrow keys to scroll
through them. Press  to select a menu option. You can also select a menu option
by typing the associated menu option number and then pressing .
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
9.

System Setup
App. Control
Parameter Control
System Status
Erase File
Version
Return to App

The system menu options are described below.

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System Setup
System Setup allows you to configure the scanner’s basic settings such as date and time.
Option

Description

0. Set Com Protocol
0. Scan & Transmit
-MCL NET
-RS232/Synapse
-Back to Com Protocol
1. Batch/Inventory
-MCL NET
-RS232/Synapse
-Back to Com Protocol
9. Back to Main

Sets the communication protocol used by the default
applications. The options are MCL-Net or RS-232/Synapse. If
RS-232/Synapse is selected, the scanner automatically
identifies whether an RS-232 or Synapse interface is required.
The communication protocol can be set independently for the
Scan & Transmit and Batch/Inventory applications. For example,
you can set the Scan & Transmit application to RS-232 and the
Batch/Inventory to MCL NET.
To cancel the change, press the  then  keys, or to
accept the change, press the  key.

1. Set Date

Sets the date of the internal clock of the scanner. The scanner
displays its current date and provides a prompt for the user to
enter the new date. The date format is mm/dd/yyyy.
To cancel the change, press the  then  keys, or to
accept the change, press the  key.

2. Set Time

Sets the time of the internal clock of the scanner. The scanner
displays its current time value, and provides a prompt for the user
to enter the new time. The time format is HH:MM:SS entered in
military time. For example, to enter 11:25PM, enter 23:25:00.
To cancel the change, press the  then  keys, or to
accept the change, press the  key.

3. Set Contrast

Sets the display contrast. The scanner displays the current
contrast setting. Use the up and down arrow keys to change the
contrast. The default contrast is 7, and the range is from 0 to 15,
with 0 being the lightest and 15 being the darkest.
To cancel the change, press the  then  keys, or to
accept the change, press the  key.

4. Set Scanner ID

Sets the scanner ID. The scanner displays its current ID, and the
user may key in a new value between 1 and 254. The default is
001.
To cancel the change, press the  then  keys, or to
accept the change, press the  key.

9. Back to Main

Returns the user to the system menu.

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Note: The scanner contains a backup power source to retain the time and
date information for up to 24 hours after loss of battery power. If
battery power is not restored within 24 hours, time and date
information will be lost.

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App. Control
App. Control allows you to control your application, specifically, load new system
application files on your scanner, reset your default applications, etc.
You can load a new application/file or system code by either scanning the appropriate bar
code or entering the appropriate keypad value as indicated on the display.

Option
0. Load App / File

Description
Puts the scanner into a mode to receive MCL-Designer
application downloads, file updates, and MCL-Link commands
from the host.
To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on the
system menu. The following screen displays:
Load New App/File
=Yes =No
OR
To enter this mode from an application without entering the
system menu, scan the bar code below.

Load New Application/File

Status:
Connect unit to host
When this screen displays, the scanner is ready to accept the
download. On the PC Utility, initiate the download.
After downloading is complete, the system menu is exited and the
application initiated.
To exit this mode and prevent the download of a new application,
press the  then  keys.

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Option
1. Set Default App

Description
Reinstalls the default application and returns all parameters to
their factory settings (values listed in Table 5-1). The default
application overwrites any MCL-Designer application and/or ADF
rules. This option may be used to restore functionality to a
scanner which has been loaded with a defective application.
To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on the
system menu. Prior to resetting the default application, the user
is prompted to confirm this operation:
Reset Default App?
=Yes =No

Press the  key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the 
key to cancel the choice (No).
If you entered “Set Default App” from the System Menu, upon
resetting the default application, you will return to the System
Menu.
OR
To enter this mode from an application without entering the
system menu, scan the bar code below.

Reset Default Application
(Clears previously programmed ADF rules and/or
MCL-Designer applications)
If you entered the “Set Default App” mode using the bar code
above, the default application will automatically be reset, the
System Menu exited, and the application re-initiated.

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Option
2. System Code

Description
Updates the scanner operating system (Firmware). An RS-232
cable is required. It connects the scanner (not the cradle) to the
host. To enter this mode using the key pad, select this option on
the system menu.
Load New System Code
=Yes =No

Press the  key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the 
key to cancel the choice (No).
OR
To enter this mode from an application without entering the
system menu, scan the bar code below.

System Code

Attach RS232 Cable
and Press ENTER

Attach the RS-232 cable and press  to start the
download.

Scanner ready,
On PC start download

After the download is complete, the system menu is exited and
the application initiates.
To exit this mode and prevent the download of new firmware,
press and hold the  key for 30 seconds.
9. Back to Main

Returns the user to the system menu.

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Parameter Control
Parameter Control allows you to control the scanner parameters such as Scan Parameters
and Set Default Params.
Option
0. Scan Parameters

Description
This feature only works when used with an application generated
with MCL-Designer and allows you to program your scanner by
scanning the bar codes in Chapter 5, Parameter Menus.
Parameters already set in your MCL-Designer generated
application can not be overridden by scanning bar codes.
When you see the following screen, you can begin scanning
parameter bar codes:
Scan Parameters
  to quit
After scanning the desired bar codes, press  then 
keys to exit this mode.

1. Set Default Param

Restores the default parameters in the scanner. The default
parameters overwrite any scanned parameters. Prior to resetting
the default parameters, you are prompted to confirm your choice.

9. Back to Main

Returns the user to the system menu.

System Status
System Status allows you to perform system checks such as Battery Check.
Option
0. Battery Check

Description
Checks the battery charge level.
Good indicates the battery does not require recharging.
Low/Recharge indicates the scanner requires a recharge.
When the battery is close to complete discharge, the following
message displays:
Recharge Battery

9. Back to Main

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Erase File
Erase File

Erase File allows you to erase your scanner batch data. It is
recommended that data files be transferred from the scanner to the
host before erasing. A screen prompts you to indicate which file is
being erased. The batch/Inventory application data is always saved
in file A.
File to Erase?
(A-H)

Enter the file name, (the name is a single letter between A and H),
then press  to erase the file.
OR
Press * to erase all files.

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Version
Version

This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run
by the scanner and the size of the scanner’s memory, such as 1024k
(1 MB). For example, the firmware version shown on the display
below is NBRVSMAP, also called Revision “P” (which is the last
letter of the firmware’s full name).
To enter this mode using the keypad, select this option on the
System Menu. The following screen displays.
Scanner: NBRVSMAP
MCL: 4.x Mem: 1024

If you entered “Version” from the System Menu, after 15 seconds or
by pressing , you will return to the System Menu.
OR
To enter this mode from an application outside of the System Menu,
scan the bar code below.

Scanner Firmware Version
If you entered “Version” using the bar code above, after 15 seconds
or by pressing , you will automatically exit the System
Menu and re-enter the application.

Return to App
Return to App.

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Return to App exits the system menu and returns to the application.
To do this, press <9> then .

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123Scan
123Scan is an intuitive Windows based utility that allows you to customize your scanner
setup and generate Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An Advanced Data Formatting
rule gives you the ability to modify the bar code data before sending it to the host such as
appending a carriage return, or some other prefix/suffix value, to the bar code data. This
enhances capability between bar code data and your host software, allowing you to
program the scanner rather than modifying your host application. The scanner can be
programmed via a serial (RS-232) download or by scanning 123Scan generated
programming bar codes. Scanner programming is saved in a setup file which can be
distributed electronically (Web site, floppy disk, or E-mail).
A copy of 123Scan is on the CD included with your scanner. It is also available on the
Symbol Web site http://www.symbol.com. Use the web site’s search tool to find
“123Scan” and select the P460/360 product line.
Note: Advanced data formatting rules created with 123Scan are for use
with the default application only and will not work with applications
created with MCL-Designer.
To download a 123Scan generated ADF rule, scan the bar code below. Place the scanner
in its cradle or attach an RS-232 cable. Then initiate the download on the PC utility.

Load 123Scan File

To remove previously programmed ADF rules from the scanner, scan the bar code below.

Reset Default Application
(Clears previously programmed ADF rules)

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Suffix Values
123Scan generated programming bar codes for two commonly used suffixes (Enter and
Tab) have been included in this Product Reference Guide.
To append an Enter key* to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar
codes and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.

* ASCII value 7013
ADF Rules
1/9

2/9

3/9

4/9

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5/9

6/9

7/9

8/9

9/9

RESET SCANNER

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To append a Tab* to the transmitted bar code data, scan all nine (9) ADF rule bar codes
and then the Reset Scanner bar code, in that order.

* ASCII value 7009
ADF Rules
1/9

2/9

3/9

4/9

5/9

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6/9

7/9

8/9

9/9

RESET SCANNER

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Scanning
The scanner ships with the default application and default parameters that is ready-to-use
right out of the box. If this is not what you need for your application, refer to the MCL
Designer Manual for programming instructions and Chapter 5, Parameter Menus for
scanning and communications parameters. If you need assistance, contact your local
supplier or Symbol Support Center.
1. If you are using the scanner in corded mode, make sure all cable connections are
secure. Otherwise, make sure the battery is sufficiently charged.
2. Make sure the bar code is in the correct scanning range. Aim and press the trigger.
The scanner has read the symbol when:
•

You hear a beep.

•

The LED above the screen turns green.

•

The red laser turns off.

Figure 3-1. Scanning a Bar Code

Scan the Entire Symbol
•

Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol.

•

The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner.

•

Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

•

A short, high tone beep indicates a good decode.

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Right

Wrong

Hold at an Angle
Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into
the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind”
the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is
known as a “dead zone.”
You can tilt the scanner up to 65° forward or back and still achieve a successful decode.
Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

65

65

Shaded area represents
_2 )
dead zone (+
Scan
Beam

Scan
Beam

Bar Code

Bar Code

Bar Code

Figure 3-2. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone

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Test Symbols
To ensure your scanner is working properly, try scanning the following bar codes. If you
have trouble, refer to Troubleshooting on page 4-2.

CODE 128

UPC

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P460/P360 1D Scanner Decode Zone

15.6 in.
39.6 cm
10 in.
25.4 cm
5 in.
12.7 cm
0 in.
0 cm
5 in.
12.7 cm

5 mil

Width

Of
Field

10 in.
25.4 cm

7.5 mil
10 mil

15.6 in.
39.6 cm

100% UPC
15 mil
20 mil
40 mil
55 mil

0 in.
0 cm

5 in.
12.7 cm

10 in.
25.4 cm

15 in.
38.1 cm

20 in.
50.8 cm

25 in.
63.5 cm

30 in.
76.2 cm

35 in.
88.9 cm

40 in.
101.6 cm

45 in.
114.3 cm

Distance From Front Of Scanner

Figure 3-3. P460/P360 1D Scanner Decode Zone

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Keypad Operation
Instead of scanning a bar code, you can enter the bar code data using the keypad on the
top of the scanner. By default, this feature is enabled. To disable alphanumeric data entry
via the keypad, go to the symbologies tab inside 123Scan and remove the “X” from the
check box next to “Keypad”. (This does not disable the quantity entry feature discussed in
Eliminating Repetitive Scanning on page 3-4.)
For additional information on 123Scan, see 123Scan on page 3-17.
To enter numeric data, type the numeric value desired and press . A beep lets
you know that the entry was accepted. See Figure 3-4 on page 3-27.
To enter alpha characters, press the  key once to put the scanner in Alpha Mode.
Numeric buttons 1 through 9 are associated with the alpha characters. For example, the
letters A, B and C are located on numeric button 7. Press the button with the letter you
desire - once for the letter A, twice for the letter B, or three times for the letter C. You can
continue entering alpha characters or switch to numerics. Press  to save or send
the data.
To return to numeric entry mode after entering alpha characters, press the  key
again. For example, to manually enter 17ABF5, do the following steps:
Data

Action

1

Press numeric button 1.

7

Press numeric button 7.

A

Press  button once, then numeric
button 7 once. Wait for one second (you will hear a
low pitched beep).

B

Press numeric button 7 twice.

F

Press numeric button 8 three times.

5

Press  button once, then numeric
button 5 once, then .

Every time you press the button with the letter you desire, you hear a low-pitched beep to
let you know that the entry was registered. Although the entry is registered, it has not been

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transferred to the host yet. A high-pitched beep lets you know that the entry has been
transferred to the host.
To return to numeric mode, press the Mode key again. Pressing the Enter key saves the
data.
To put a decimal point (.) into numeric data, type in the numbers before the decimal point,
then press the mode key, press the decimal, and press the mode key again. Now resume
typing in the values to the right of the decimal.
To enter a dash (-), press the mode key once, then the zero (0) key twice.
To enter a blank space ( ), press the mode key once, then the zero (0) key three times.
The Function key in combination with a numeric key can be programmed to launch an
operation, such as allowing you to review records. To use the Function key to review
records, press the  key, release it, and then press the <2> key. For more
information on how to program these keys for additional tasks and operations, refer to the
MCL Designer User’s Guide p/n 70-37689-XX.

Figure 3-4. Scanner Keypad
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Chapter 4
Maintenance And Specifications
Introduction
This chapter explains how to maintain your scanner and the specifications for it.

Maintenance
•

Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the scanner window.

•

Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

•

Wipe the scanner window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia
based detergent.

•

Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the scanner window.

•

If the contacts between the scanner and cradle become dirty, clean them with either
a pencil eraser or a cotton swab dampened with alcohol.

•

If a significant decrease in battery life is noticed and does not correspond to
increased usage, consider replacing the battery.

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Troubleshooting
Refer to Appendix C, Messages and Error Codes for additional troubleshooting information.
Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Scanner won’t power
up.

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

Battery not charged.

Charge or replace the battery in the scanner

Battery not installed
properly.

Ensure the battery is installed properly. See
Changing the Battery on page 2-7.

LED on base is always Base is locked up
on.

Cycle power (power off then on) to the base.

Nothing happens when
you follow the
operating instructions,
or the scanner displays
erratic behavior (laser
does not come on,
scanner emits frequent
beeps).

No power to the
scanner.

Check the system power. Ensure the power
supply is connected, if your configuration
requires a power supply.

No laser beam when
trigger is pressed.

Failed to download
firmware.

Reset the scanner (remove and reinsert the
battery, see Changing the Battery on page 2-7)
and try scanning again.

Scanner is locked up.

Reset the scanner (remove and reinsert the
battery, see Changing the Battery on page 2-7)
and try scanning again.

Laser comes on but the Scanner is not
symbol does not
programmed for the
decode.
correct bar code type.

Ensure the scanner is programmed to read the
type of barcode you are scanning.

Symbol decodes but
data is not transmitted
to the host.

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Interface/power cables Check for loose cable connections at the cradle,
are loose.
AC power supply, or host device.

Bar code symbol is
unreadable.

Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try
scanning test symbols of the same bar code type.

Distance between
scanner and bar code
is incorrect.

Move the scanner closer to or further away from
the bar code.

Scanner is not
programmed for the
correct host type.

Scan the appropriate host type bar code.

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Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

Scanned data is
Scanner is not
incorrectly displayed on programmed to work
the host.
with the host.

Ensure the proper host type is selected.
Check the scanner host type parameters or
editing options:
•
For RS-232, ensure the scanner’s
communication parameters match the
host’s settings.

The scanner emits
error beeps after
decoding a bar code.

Check that the cradle is powered up and that its
cable connections are secure. See Setting Up the
Cradle on page 2-4.

Cradle is not powered
up or cable
connections are not
secure.

Scanner is too far from Move closer to the base and retransmit.
the base for proper
transmission.

Received a
communication error
beep while using a
Synapse cable.

Previously scanned
data not transmitted to
host.

Ensure you are within the proper RF transmission
range.

The cables connected
to the cradle were not
connected in the
correct sequence.

Before power is applied to the cradle, the
Synapse cable must be connected to the cradle
AND the flying power lead plugged in. See Using
A Synapse Cable with the cradle on page 2-9 for
more information

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Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

The scanner does not Bar code symbol is
scan the programming unreadable.
bar codes in this guide.
Distance between
scanner and bar code
is incorrect.

Check the symbol to ensure it is not defaced. Try
scanning test symbols of the same bar code type.

Scanner is not in scan
mode.

For MCL-Designer generated applications, put
the scanner into “Scan Parameter” mode in the
system menu (see Scan Parameters on page 314).
For the default application running on a previous
version of the following firmware:

Move the scanner closer to or further away from
the bar code.

P460/P360 1 MB

Revision N or lower,
such as M

P460/P360

Revision H or lower,
such as G

4 MB or
8 MB

put the scanner into “Scan Parameter” mode in
the system menu (see Scan Parameters on page
3-14). For instructions on how to check the
scanner’s firmware version, see Version on page
3-16.
The PC cannot
download an
application to the
scanner.

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Incorrect cable
connection.

Check to ensure you are using an RS-232 cable.
The application cannot be downloaded to a
scanner using a Synapse cable.

No power to the
scanner.

Check to ensure the power supply is connected
to the base.
If the problem continues, cycle power to the base
(power off then on).

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Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem
The Scanner will not
load my ADF rule.

Possible Causes

Possible Solutions

The scanner is running Software download or scanning a bar code sheet
an MCL-Designer
while the scanner is running an MCL-Designer
generated application. generated application
•
Erase the MCL-Designer application
from the scanner’s memory by scanning
the “Reset Default Application” bar code
on page 3-17.
•
The default application is now
reinstalled and an ADF rule can be
loaded.

Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan,
contact your distributor or call the Symbol Support Center. See
Symbol Support Center on page page xi for the telephone number.

Optional Accessories
Optional accessories include various stands and holders, which are supplied at extra cost.
One such optional accessory is the IntelliStand. When the scanner is inserted in the
IntelliStand, it enables hands-free presentation scanning. It permits the Phaser to scan
continuously and automatically read a bar code when one is presented in front of the
scanner without an operator pulling the trigger. The Phaser must be operating from a cable
with an external power supply to work with the IntelliStand, as it cannot work with battery
power under these conditions. For more information about the IntelliStand, refer to the
IntelliStand Quick Reference Guide, p/n 70-11567-xx.

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Technical Specifications
Table 4-2. Technical Specifications for P460/P360 1D Scanner
Item

Description

Decode Capability

UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, Code 11, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39,
Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN 128, Discrete 2 of 5, MSI Plessey,
and Coupon Code with auto-discriminate between all of the above code types except for
Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

Scanner Beeper Operation

User-selectable: Enabled, Disabled.

Scan Repetition Rate

35 (± 5) scans/sec (bidirectional)

Roll (Skew) Tolerance

± 30° from normal

Pitch

± 65° from normal

Yaw

± 60° from normal

Decode Depth of Field

See P460/P360 1D Scanner Decode Zone on page 3-25.

Print Contrast Minimum

20% absolute dark/light differential, measured at the wavelength of the laser diode.

Ambient Light Immunity
Artificial Lighting

450 ft. candles 4844 lux

Sunlight

10,000 ft. candles107,644 lux

Operating Temperature

P460: 32° to 104°F0° to 40°C
P360: -4° to 122°F-20° to 50°C

Storage Temperature

-40° to 158°F-40° to 70°C

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Durability (Scanner)

P460: 5-ft. (1.5 m)
P360: 6-ft. (1.8 m)
Drops to concrete over entire temperature range

Sealing

P360: All components sealed to IP 54 specification against wind blown dust and rain

Dimensions
Height

7.0 in. (17.8 cm)

Width

9.2 in. (13.5 cm)

Depth

3.5 in. (9.8 cm)

Laser Classifications

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CDRH Class II
EN 60825 Class 2
IEC 825 Class 2

Maintenance And Specifications

Pin-outs
Cradle
The following table shows the pin-outs for both COM1 and COM2 on the cradle.
Table 4-3. Cradle Pin-outs
Pin

Cradle

1

BREQ

2

VCC (out of cradle)

3

Ground

4

Synapse Data

5

Synapse Clock

6

RXD (into cradle)

7

TXD (out of cradle)

8

BACK

9

CTS

10

RTS

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Scanner
The following table shows the pin-outs for the scanner.
Table 4-4. Scanner Pin-outs
Pin

Scanner

1

Not Used

2

Power (+9V) 1

3

GND

4

Synapse Data

5

Synapse Clock

6

RXD (into scanner)

7

TXD (out of scanner)

8

Enable Charging 2

9

CTS

10

RTS

1.
Battery Charging:

Requires +9V @:

No

Yes

250mA

1A

2. If Pin 8 is connected to Pin 2 the scanner battery charges;
make sure you use a +9V @ 1 Amp power supply. If Pin 8
is not connected to Pin 2, the scanner operates but the
scanner battery does not charge.

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Beeper Indications
Table 4-5. Beeper Indications
Beeper Sequence

Indication

Standard Use
Short high tone

A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).

4 Beeps - long low tone

A transmission error has been detected in a scanned symbol. The
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option settings.

5 Beeps - low tone

Convert or format error.

Hi/hi/hi/lo tone

RS-232 receive error.

4 Beeps - short hi

Battery requires recharging.

Short low/Short high tone The Scanner detected external power supplied to it by the cradle
or a cable.
Short high/Short low tone External power has been removed from the scanner.

Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high tone

Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.

Long low/Long high tone

Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry,
incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program
mode.

Hi/lo tone

Keyboard parameter selected. Enter value using bar code
keypad.

Hi/lo/hi/lo tone

Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting.

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Chapter 5
Parameter Menus
Introduction
This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the Phaser
memory scanner.

Operational Parameters
The Phaser memory scanner is shipped with the settings shown in Table 5-1. These default
values are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is
powered down. You can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar
codes included in this manual. These new values replace the standard default values in
memory. The default parameter values can be recalled by scanning the bar code in the
section Set Default Parameter on page 5-7.
The scanner automatically detects which cable it is attached to, either an RS-232 or a
Synapse cable. If it is attached to an RS-232 cable and has either an ICL, Nixdorf, or Fujitsu
host interface, then scan the appropriate bar code from page 5-11 after power up. Any other
host interface works with the default setting.
If it is attached to a Synapse cable, plug everything together as described on page 2-8 and
then follow the directions that come with the Synapse cable for setting up the host interface.

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The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option,
scan the appropriate bar code(s).
Table 5-1. Default Table
Parameter

1D P460/P360 Defaults

Page #

All Defaults

5-7

Scan & Transmit Application

RS-232/Synapse

5-8

Batch/Inventory Application

RS-232/Synapse

5-9

Standard

5-10

10 seconds

5-13

Forward Slash (/)

5-14

12 Hour

5-15

Decimal Point (.)

5-16

MM/DD/YYYY

5-17

Enable

5-18

Laser On Time

3.0 seconds

5-19

Host Override

Disable

5-20

High Frequency

5-21

High

5-22

Power Detect Beep

Enable

5-23

Beep After Good Decode

Enable

5-24

Disable

5-25

Set Default Parameter
Communication Protocol

RS-232 Host Type
Sleep Time
Date Separator
Hour Type
Decimal Separator
Date Format
Key Click

Beeper Options
Beeper Tone
Beeper Volume

Decode Options
Transmit “No Read” Message

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Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued)
Parameter

1D P460/P360 Defaults

Page #

UPC-E

Enable

5-26

UPC-A

Enable

5-27

UPC-E1

Disable

5-28

EAN-8

Enable

5-29

EAN-13

Enable

5-30

Bookland EAN

Disable

5-31

Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals

Ignore

5-32

7

5-33

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Enable

5-34

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Enable

5-34

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Enable

5-34

UPC-A Preamble

System Character

5-35

UPC-E Preamble

System Character

5-36

UPC-E1 Preamble

System Character

5-37

Convert UPC-E to A

Disable

5-38

Convert UPC-E1 to A

Disable

5-39

EAN-8 Zero Extend

Disable

5-40

UPC/EAN Coupon Code

Disable

5-41

Enable

5-42

UPC/EAN

Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy

Code 128
Code 128

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Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued)
Parameter

1D P460/P360 Defaults

Page #

UCC/EAN-128

Enable

5-43

ISBT-128

Enable

5-45

Code 39

Enable

5-46

Trioptic Code 39

Disable

5-47

Set Length(s) for Code 39

2 to 55

5-49

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Disable

5-50

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Disable

5-51

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Disable

5-52

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Disable

5-53

Code 32 Prefix

Disable

5-54

Disable

5-55

4-55

5-56

Enable

5-58

14

5-59

I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

Disable

5-61

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Disable

5-62

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13

Disable

5-63

Code 39

Code 93
Code 93
Set Length(s) for Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5

Discrete 2 of 5

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Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued)
Parameter

1D P460/P360 Defaults

Page #

Disable

5-64

12

5-65

Disable

5-67

5-55

5-69

CLSI Editing

Disable

5-70

NOTIS Editing

Disable

5-71

Disable

5-72

Any Length

5-74

One

5-75

Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit

Disable

5-76

MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm

Mod 10/Mod 10

5-77

1

5-78

Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable

5-80

UPC/EAN Security Levels

0

5-81

Discrete 2 of 5
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5
Codabar
Codabar
Set Lengths for Codabar

MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey
Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey Check Digits

Security Options
Linear Code Type Security Levels

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Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued)
Parameter

1D P460/P360 Defaults

Page #

Standard

5-10

Baud Rate

9600

5-84

Parity

None

5-85

Disable

5-86

Hardware Handshaking

None

5-87

Software Handshaking

None

5-89

Host Serial Response Time-out

2 Sec.

5-92

RTS Line State (cable use only)

Low

5-92

Stop Bit Select

1

5-93

ASCII Format

8-Bit

5-93

Disable

5-94

0

5-94

MCL-Net Baud Rate

38400

5-95

MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode

Disable

5-97

001

5-98

MCL-Net Transmit Retries

3

5-98

MCL-Net Frame Timeout

500 ms

5-98

RS-232
RS-232 Host Type

Check Receive Errors

Beep on 
Intercharacter Delay
MCL-Net

Scanner Address

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Set Default Parameter
Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the values listed in Table 5-1 (factory
settings), but does not erase any programmed ADF rules.

SET ALL DEFAULTS

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Communication Protocol
The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the default applications.
•

Scan & Transmit application for corded operation

•

Batch/Inventory application for uncorded (Batch) operation.

The communication options are RS-232/Synapse or MCL-Net. If you select RS-232/
Synapse, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS-232 or Synapse interface is
required. MCL-Net allows the scanner to communicate with a host running MCL-Link or
MCL-Link Lite.
The communication protocols for the two default applications can be set independently of
each other.
Note: These communication protocol parameters are only for the Scan &
Transmit and Batch/Inventory applications and will not work with
applications created with MCL-Designer.

Scan & Transmit Application
This communication protocol is used for the real time scanning and transmission of data to
a host when a cable is attached.

*RS-232/SYNAPSE
(Scan & Transmit application only)

MCL-NET
(Scan & Transmit application only)

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Batch/Inventory Application
This communication protocol is used when you are ready to transmit your batch records
(data collected when the scanner was used without a cable attached) to a host.

*RS-232/SYNAPSE
(Batch/Inventory application only)

MCL-NET
(Batch/Inventory application only)

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Host Type
RS-232 Host Types
Most RS-232 hosts work fine with the default settings, however, three RS-232 hosts are set
up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS-232
host interface sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over
Standard RS-232 defaults. So, if you select the Fujitsu RS-232 first, and then select the
Standard RS-232 defaults, the Fujitsu defaults still take precedence. To return to the
factory set defaults, scan the SET ALL DEFAULTS bar code on page 5-7.
Table 5-2. Terminal Specific RS-232
Parameter

Standard

ICL

FUJITSU

NIXDORF
Mode A/
Mode B

Transmit Code ID

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Data Transmission Format

Data as is

Data/Suffix

Data/Suffix

Data/Suffix

Suffix

CR/LF

CR

CR

CR

Baud Rate

9600

9600

9600

9600

Parity

None

Even

None

Odd

Hardware Handshaking

None

RTS/CTS
Option 3

None

RTS/CTS
Option 3

Software Handshaking

None

None

None

None

Serial Response Time-out

2 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

2 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

Stop Bit Select

One

One

One

One

ASCII Format

8-Bit

8-Bit

8-Bit

8-Bit

Beep On 

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

RTS Line State

Low

High

Low

*Low = No
data to send

*In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, transmission of scan data is disabled. When CTS is High,
bar code data is transmitted to the host.
**If Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host, it may appear
unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling
power to the scanner.

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Parameter Menus

Scan the appropriate bar code below to select an RS-232 Host Interface.

*STANDARD RS-232

ICL RS-232

NIXDORF RS-232 Mode A

NIXDORF RS-232 Mode B

FUJITSU RS-232

OPOS

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Code ID Characters for RS-232 Host Types
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232 host interface enables the transmission of
Code ID Characters as listed below. These Code ID Characters are not programmable and
are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not
be enabled for these hosts.

Table 5-3. Terminal Specific Code ID Characters
ICL

5-12

FUJITSU

NIXDORF

UPC-A

“A”

“A”

“A”

UPC-E

“E”

“E”

“C0”

EAN-8

“FF”

“FF”

“B”

EAN-13

“F”

“F”

“A”

Code 39

“C” 

None

“M”

Codabar

“N” 

None

“N”

Code 128

“L” 

None

“K”

I 2 of 5

“I” 

None

“I”

Code 93

None

None

“L”

D 2 of 5

“H” 

None

“H”

UCC/EAN 128

“L” 

None

“P”

MSI/Plessey

None

None

“O”

Bookland EAN

“F”

“F”

“A”

Unlisted Code Types

None

None

None

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Sleep Time
Scan the bar code below to select how long the scanner will “stay awake” (not power down)
in seconds after a trigger pull or a key press. First scan this bar code, then enter a range
from 05 to 32, using the Numeric Bar Codes on page 5-99. It can stay awake from 5
seconds to 32 seconds. The default time is set at 10 seconds.
Note: Allowing the scanner to stay awake longer than originally
programmed may effect the battery life time for that session before
needing a charge.

SLEEP TIME (RANGE OF 5 TO 32 SECONDS)

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Date Separator
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select which separator to use when displaying the
date. Choose FORWARD SLASH, DASH, COLON or NONE.

*FORWARD SLASH (/)

DASH (-)

COLON (:)

NONE

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Hour Type
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select how to display the hour and transmit it to the
host device. Choose 12 HOUR (6:00 pm) or 24 HOUR (18:00).

24 HOUR

*12 HOUR

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Decimal Separator
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select what separator to display when you hit the
decimal point key on the keypad. Choose DECIMAL POINT (.) or COMMA (,).

*DECIMAL POINT (.)

COMMA (,)

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Date Format
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select how to format the date when it is displayed
and transmitted to the host device. Choose MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY.

*MM/DD/YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY

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Key Click
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether the keypad click is enabled or not.
Choose ENABLE or DISABLE.

*ENABLE

DISABLE

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Laser On Time
This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan
attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds.
Scan the bar code below to set a Laser On Time. Next scan two numeric bar codes
beginning on page 5-99 that correspond to the desired time. Time less than 1.0 second
must have a leading zero. For example, to set a Time On of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar
code below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. If you make an error, or wish to change
your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101. The default time is set at 3 seconds.

LASER ON TIME

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Host Override
This parameter allows the scanner to communicate when it is not on any auxiliary power
supply. When this parameter is enabled, the scanner does not wait for cradle or cable
connection, but just begins transmitting.

ENABLE

*DISABLE

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Beeper Options
Beeper Tone
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a decode beep frequency (tone). Choose
LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY.

LOW FREQUENCY

MEDIUM FREQUENCY

*HIGH FREQUENCY

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Beeper Volume
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select a beeper volume. Choose LOW VOLUME,
MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME.

LOW VOLUME

MEDIUM VOLUME

*HIGH VOLUME

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Power Detect Beep
Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the Power Detection Beep.

POWER DETECT BEEP DISABLED

*POWER DETECT BEEP ENABLED

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Beep After Good Decode
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a
good decode. If DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter
menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

*BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE

DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE

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Decode Options
Transmit “No Read” Message
Scan the appropriate bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is
transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. When
disabled, if a symbol does not read, nothing is sent to the host.

ENABLE NO READ

*DISABLE NO READ

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Enable/Disable UPC-E
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-E.

*ENABLE UPC-E

DISABLE UPC-E

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Enable/Disable UPC-A
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-A.

*ENABLE UPC-A

DISABLE UPC-A

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Enable/Disable UPC-E1
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-E1.

ENABLE UPC-E1

*DISABLE UPC-E1

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Enable/Disable EAN-8
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13.

*ENABLE EAN-8

DISABLE EAN-8

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Enable/Disable EAN-13

*ENABLE EAN-13

DISABLE EAN-13

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Enable/Disable Bookland EAN
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Bookland EAN.

ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN

*DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals
Supplementals are characters (either 2 or 5) that are added on according to specific code
format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). Three options are available.
•

If Decode UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without
supplemental characters are not decoded.

•

If Ignore UPC/EAN with supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols with
supplemental characters are decoded and the supplemental characters are
ignored.

•

If Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols,
either with or without supplementals, are decoded. If selected, choose an
appropriate Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next
page.
Note: To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select whether to
read or ignore supplemental characters.

DECODE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS

*IGNORE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS

AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS

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Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy
With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number
of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from
two to 20 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols
with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected. The default is
set to 7 times.
Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar
codes beginning on page 5-99. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. If you make
an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

DECODE UPC/EAN
SUPPLEMENTAL REDUNDANCY

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Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A,
UPC-E, or UPC-E1 check digit.

*TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT

DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT

*TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT

DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT

*TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT

DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E1 CHECK DIGIT

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UPC-A Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host
device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for
USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the
symbol.

NO PREAMBLE

()

*SYSTEM CHARACTER
( )

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

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UPC-E Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host
device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0”
for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the
symbol.

NO PREAMBLE
()

*SYSTEM CHARACTER
( )

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

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UPC-E1 Preamble
Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host
device: Transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0”
for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the
symbol.

NO PREAMBLE
()

*SYSTEM CHARACTER
( )

SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE
(< COUNTRY CODE>  )

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Convert UPC-E to UPC-A
This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before
transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A
programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero
suppressed) decoded data.

CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A
(DISABLE)

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Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A
This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After
conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections
(e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1
decoded data.

CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A
(DISABLE)

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EAN Zero Extend
If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to
make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols.
Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format.

ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND

*DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND

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UPC/EAN Coupon Code
When this parameter is enabled, the Phaser decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental
characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN128 bar codes.
AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTALS on page 5-32 must be enabled.

ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE

*DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE

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Enable/Disable Code 128
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 128.

*ENABLE CODE 128

DISABLE CODE 128

Note: The “|” character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in
the barcode to be scanned when using Code 128.

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UCC/EAN-128. (See Appendix
A, Bar Code Information for details on UCC/EAN-128.)

*ENABLE UCC/EAN-128

DISABLE UCC/EAN-128

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Lengths for Code 128
No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length.

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Enable/Disable ISBT 128
To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable ISBT 128

Disable ISBT 128

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Enable/Disable Code 39
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39.

*ENABLE CODE 39

DISABLE CODE 39

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Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39
Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full
ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Trioptic
Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39,
scan the appropriate bar code below.

ENABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39

*DISABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39

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Set Lengths for Code 39
Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths
within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. If Code 39 Full ASCII is
enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options. The default is
set to a length of 2 to 55 characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Code 39 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4,
only Code 39 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 5-101.

CODE 39 - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing
two selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths, then
scan 0, 2, 1, 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

CODE 39 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS

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Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a
specified range. For example to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and
12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single
digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on
page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page
5-101.

CODE 39 - LENGTH WITHIN RANGE

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any
number of characters.

CODE 39 - ANY LENGTH

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Code 39 Check Digit Verification
When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it
complies with specified algorithms.
Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this
parameter is enabled.

ENABLE CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT

*DISABLE CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT

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Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit.

TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT
(DISABLE)

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Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII.
When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks,
numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard.
The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such
as BACKSPACE and RETURN. The other 96 are called printable codes because all but
SPACE and DELETE produce visible characters.
Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39
character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39
Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and $H emulates
the keystroke BACKSPACE. Scanning ABC$M will output the keystroke equivalent of ABC
ENTER. Refer to the ASCII table in Appendix A.
Code 39 Full ASCII and Trioptic Code 39 cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an
error beep when enabling Code 39 Full ASCII, disable Trioptic Code 39 and try again.
The scanner does not autodiscriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.

ENABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII

*DISABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII

Note: The “|” character and the NULL character cannot be embedded in
the barcode to be scanned when using Code 39 Full ASCII.

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT CONVERT CODE 39 TO CODE 32
(DISABLE)

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Code 32 Prefix
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable the prefix character “A” to all
Code 32 bar codes.
Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to
function.

ENABLE CODE 32 PREFIX

*DISABLE CODE 32 PREFIX

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Enable/Disable Code 93
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Code 93.

ENABLE CODE 93

*DISABLE CODE 93

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Set Lengths for Code 93
Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths
within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. The default is set to a
length of 4 to 55 characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Code 93 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4,
only Code 93 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 5-101.

CODE 93 - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0,
2, 1, 4, only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-101.

CODE 93 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS

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Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a
specified range. For example to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and
12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single
digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on
page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page
5-101.

CODE 93 - LENGTH WITHIN RANGE

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 93 symbols containing any
number of characters.

CODE 93 - ANY LENGTH

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Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5.

*ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5

DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5

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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5
Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters) the code contains and includes check digits. The default is set to a
length of 14 characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select I 2 of 5 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4,
the only I 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes
begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-101.

I 2 of 5 - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0,
2, 1, 4, the only I 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

I 2 of 5 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS

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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make
an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

I 2 of 5 - LENGTH WITHIN RANGE

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any
number of characters.
Note: Selecting this option may lead to mis-decodes for I 2 of 5 codes.

I 2 of 5 - ANY LENGTH

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I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it
complies with a specified algorithm, either USS (Uniform Symbology Specification), or
OPCC (Optical Product Code Council).

*DISABLE

USS CHECK DIGIT

OPCC CHECK DIGIT

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Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit.

TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT
(DISABLE)

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Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host
as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must
be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

CONVERT I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT CONVERT I 2 of 5 to EAN-13
(DISABLE)

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Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5.

ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5

*DISABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5
Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. The default is set to a
length of 12 characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4,
the only D 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes
begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-101.

D 2 of 5 - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan
0, 2, 1, 4, the only D 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, CANCEL on page 5-101.

D 2 of 5 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a
specified range. For example to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12
characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit
numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page
5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

D 2 of 5 - LENGTH WITHIN RANGE

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any
number of characters.
Note: Selecting this option may lead to mis-decodes for D 2 of 5 codes.

D 2 of 5 - ANY LENGTH

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Enable/Disable Codabar
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable Codabar.

ENABLE CODABAR

*DISABLE CODABAR

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Set Lengths for Codabar
Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths
within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters. The
default is set to a length of 5 to 55 characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Codabar One Discrete Length, then scan 1,
4, the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-101.

CODABAR - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths, then scan
0, 2, 1, 4, the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters.
Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

CODABAR - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS

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Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a
specified range. For example to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12
characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit
numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page
5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

CODABAR - LENGTH WITHIN RANGE

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode Codabar symbols containing any
number of characters.

CODABAR - ANY LENGTH

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CLSI Editing
If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the
first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol.
Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.

ENABLE CLSI EDITING

*DISABLE CLSI EDITING

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NOTIS Editing
If enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar
symbol.

ENABLE NOTIS EDITING

*DISABLE NOTIS EDITING

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Enable/Disable MSI Plessey
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable MSI Plessey.

ENABLE MSI PLESSEY

*DISABLE MSI PLESSEY

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Set Lengths for MSI Plessey
Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths
within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human
readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select MSI Plessey One Discrete Length, then scan
1, 4, the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric
bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-101.

MSI PLESSEY - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select MSI Plessey Two Discrete Lengths, then
scan 0, 2, 1, 4, the only MSI Plessey symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14
characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to
change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

MSI PLESSEY - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS

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Set Lengths for MSI Plessey (Continued)
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12
characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single
digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on
page 5-99. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 5-101.

MSI PLESSEY - LENGTH WITHIN RANGE

Any Length - Scanning this option allows you to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing
any number of characters.
Note: Selecting this option may lead to mis-decodes for MSI Plessey
codes.

*MSI PLESSEY - ANY LENGTH

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MSI Plessey Check Digits
These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one
check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data.

*ONE MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT

TWO MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGITS

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Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit
Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit.

TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT
(DISABLE)

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MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm
When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is
required to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected.

MOD 10/MOD 11

*MOD 10/MOD 10

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Security Options
Linear Code Type Security Levels
The Phaser offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39,
Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code
quality. As security levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.
Note: Does not apply to Code 128.

Linear Security Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded
Code Type

Length

Codabar

All

MSI Plessey

4 or less

D 2 of 5

8 or less

I 2 of 5

8 or less

*LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 1

Linear Security Level 2
All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 2

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Linear Security Level 3
Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded.
The following codes must be read three times:
Code Type

Length

MSI Plessey

4 or less

D 2 of 5

8 or less

I 2 of 5

8 or less

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 3

Linear Security Level 4
All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 4

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Bi-directional Redundancy
This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 5-78) is
enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both
directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded.

ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY

*DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY

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UPC/EAN Security Level
The Phaser offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels
of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse
relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that
level of security necessary for any given application.

UPC/EAN Security Level 0
This is the default setting which allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state,
while providing sufficient security in decoding “in-spec” UPC/EAN bar codes.

*UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0

UPC/EAN Security Level 1
As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to mis-decodes
before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar
codes, and the mis-decodes are limited to these characters, select this security level.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 1

UPC/EAN Security Level 2
If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the mis-decodes are
not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level.

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UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2

UPC/EAN Security Level 3
If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security
level. Be advised that selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding
severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security significantly impairs the
decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, you should try to
improve the quality of your bar codes.

UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3

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RS-232 Parameters
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate
setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the
host device or may reach it in distorted form.

BAUD RATE 600

BAUD RATE 1200

BAUD RATE 2400

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BAUD RATE 4800

*BAUD RATE 9600

BAUD RATE 19200

BAUD RATE 38400

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Parity
A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity
type according to host device requirements.
If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an
odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

ODD

If you select EVEN parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an
even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

EVEN

Select MARK parity and the parity bit is always 1.

MARK

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Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0.

SPACE

If no parity is required, select NONE.

*NONE

Check Receive Errors
Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked.
The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter.

CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS

*DO NOT CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS

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Hardware Handshaking
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port. The port has been designed to operate either
with or without the hardware handshaking lines, RTS, Request to Send, and CTS, Clear to
Send.
If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the
following sequence:
•

The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner waits
up to two seconds for the host to negate the CTS line. If, after two seconds
(default), the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error and any
scanned data is lost.

•

When the CTS line is negated, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to
two seconds for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is
transmitted. If, after two seconds (default), the CTS line is not asserted, the
scanner sounds a transmit error and discards the data.

•

When data transmission is complete, the scanner negates RTS 10 msec after
sending the last character.

•

The host should respond by negating CTS. The scanner checks for a negated CTS
upon the next transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is deasserted for
more than 50 ms between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a
transmission error, and the data is discarded.
If the above communications sequence fails, the scanner issues an error indication. In this
case, the data is lost and must be rescanned.
If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware
Handshaking will take precedence.
Note: The DTR signal is jumpered active.

Note: When using RTS/CTS handshaking and a cradle, there is an 8 ms
delay for the information to travel between the host and the scanner.
If this setup is necessary, scan the Intercharacter Delay bar code on
page 5-94 and set the delay for 10 ms or more.

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Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.

*NONE

Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.

STANDARD RTS/CTS

When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the cradle asserts RTS before transmitting and
ignores the state of CTS. The scanner deasserts RTS when the transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS OPTION 1

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When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).
However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data. If CTS is not
asserted within two seconds (default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards
the data.

RTS/CTS OPTION 2

When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission,
regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to two seconds (default) for CTS to
be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication
and discards the data. The scanner deasserts RTS when transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS OPTION 3

Software Handshaking
This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of,
that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options.
If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware
Handshaking takes precedence.

None
When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately.

*NONE

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ACK/NAK
When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the cradle expects either an ACK,
Acknowledge, or NAK, Negative Acknowledge, response from the host. Whenever a NAK
is received, the cradle transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK.
After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the cradle issues
an error indication and discards the data.
The cradle waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an
ACK or NAK. If the cradle does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication
and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.

ACK/NAK

ENQ
When this option is selected, the cradle waits for an ENQ, Enquiry, character from the host
before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within two seconds, the cradle issues an
error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least
every two seconds to prevent transmission errors.

ENQ

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ACK/NAK with ENQ
This combines the two previous options.

ACK/NAK with ENQ

XON/XOFF
An XOFF, Transmit Off, character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner
receives an XON, Transmit On, character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF:
•

XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data
to send, it then waits for an XON character before transmission. The scanner waits
up to two seconds to receive the XON. If the XON is not received within this time,
the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

•

XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after
sending the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends
the rest of the data message. The scanner waits indefinitely for the XON.

XON/XOFF

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Host Serial Response Time-out
This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK or CTS before
determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the
ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option. The
default time is set to 2 seconds.
The delay period can range from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds in 0.1 second increments. After
scanning the bar code below, scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-99. If you
make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-101.

HOST SERIAL RESPONSE TIME-OUT

RTS Line State
Note: This only applies to the scanner in corded mode. It has no affect
when uploading data through the cradle.
Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line.
Choose LOW RTS line state or HIGH RTS line state.

*HOST: LOW RTS

HOST: HIGH RTS

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Stop Bit Select
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of
one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data
stream. The number of stop bits (one or two) selected depends on the number the receiving
terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device
requirements.

*1 STOP BIT

2 STOP BITS

ASCII Format
This parameter allows the cradle to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII
protocol.

7-BIT

*8-BIT

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Beep on 
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner beeps when a  character is detected
on the RS-232 serial line.  is issued to gain a user's attention to indicate an illegal
entry or other important event.

BEEP ON  CHARACTER
(ENABLE)

*DO NOT BEEP ON  CHARACTER
(DISABLE)

Intercharacter Delay
Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter
delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between
characters. The delay period can range from no delay to 99 ms in 1 ms increments (if you
are using a cradle and RTS/CTS handshaking, the delay period can range from 5 ms to 99
ms). After scanning the bar code below, scan two bar codes beginning on page 5-99 to set
the desired time-out. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-101. The default time is set to 0.

INTERCHARACTER DELAY

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MCL-Net Parameters
MCL-Net Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Scan the appropriate bar
code below to set the MCL-Net baud rate. The default baud rate is 38400.

BAUD RATE 600

BAUD RATE 1200

BAUD RATE 2400

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BAUD RATE 4800

BAUD RATE 9600

BAUD RATE 19200

*BAUD RATE 38400

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MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode
Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the MCL-Net Hex addressing mode. The default
mode is Disabled.

*MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING DISABLED

MCL-NET HEX ADDRESSING ENABLED

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Scanner Address
Scan the following barcode, followed by 3 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting
on page 5-99), to set the address of the scanner (scanner ID). The default address is set
to 001.
The number of scanner addresses (scanner ID’s) varies with the selected communication
protocol.
•

RS-232/Synapse

range from 001 to 254

•

MCL Link Lite (MCL Net)

range from 001 to 002

•

MCL Link (MCL Net)

range from 001 to 254

SCANNER ADDRESS

MCL-Net Transmit Retries
Scan the following barcode, followed by 2 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting
on page 5-99), to define the number of retries in the range 1 to 10. The default is set to 3
retries.

MCL-NET RETRIES

MCL-Net Frame Timeout
Scan the following barcode, followed by 2 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting
on page 5-99), to define the amount of time to wait for an ACK or NAK from the host before
retransmitting. The timeout is in 100 ms increments in the range 100 ms to 3000 ms. The
default time is set to 500 ms.

MCL-NET FRAME TIMEOUT

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Numeric Bar Codes
For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar
code(s).

0

1

2

3

4

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Numeric Bar Codes (Continued)

5

6

7

8

9

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Numeric Bar Codes (Continued)
Cancel
If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below.

CANCEL

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Bar Code Information
UCC/EAN-128
UCC/EAN-128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code
symbols. UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the
first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields.
When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the
leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control
character.
When AIM symbology identifiers are transmitted, the modifier character indicates the
position of the leading FNC 1 character according to AIM guidelines. For example, ]c1
indicates a UCC/EAN-128 symbol with a leading FNC1 character.
Standard Code 128 bar codes which do not have a leading FNC 1 may still be used, but
are not encoded according to the EAN-128 convention. Standard Code 128 and UCC/EAN128 may be mixed in an application. The P460/P360 autodiscriminates between these
symbols and can enable or disable one or both code types via bar code menus. The
following table indicates the behavior of the P460/P360 in each of the four possible
parameter settings.

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Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128
Standard
Code 128

UCC/EAN-128

Effect and Example

Disable

Disable

No Code 128 symbols can be read.

Disable

Enable

Read only symbols with leading FNC 1.
Examples:
FNC1ABCDFNC1E

will be read as ABCD29E
will be read as ABCD29E
FNC1FNC1ABCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD29E
ABCDFNC1E can not be read
ABCDE can not be read
AFNC1BCDFNC1E

Enable

Disable

Read only symbols without leading FNC 1.
Examples:
FNC1ABCDFNC1E

can not be read
AFNC1BCDFNC1E can not be read
FNC1FNC1ABCDFNC1E can not be read
ABCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD29E
ABCDE will be read as ABCDE
Enable

Enable

Read both types of symbols.
Examples:
FNC1ABCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD29E
AFNC1BCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD29E
FNC1FNC1ABCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD29E
ABCDFNC1E will be read as ABCD29E
ABCDE will be read as ABCDE

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AIM Code Identifiers
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:
]
c
m

= Flag Character (ASCII 93)
= Code Character (see Table A-2)
= Modifier Character (see Table A-3)
Table A-2. Code Characters
Code Character

Code Type

A

Code 39

C

Code 128 (all variants)

E

UPC/EAN

F

Codabar

G

Code 93

H

Code 11

I

Interleaved 2 of 5

M

MSI Plessey

S

D2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5

X

Bookland EAN, Code 39 Trioptic, Coupon Code

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The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on the following
table.
Table A-3. Modifier Characters
Code Type
Code 39

Option Value

Option

0

No check character or Full ASCII processing.

1

Reader has checked one check character.

3

Reader has checked and stripped check character.

4

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.

5

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked one check character.

7

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion
and checked and stripped check character.

Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW, is
transmitted as ]A7AimId where 7 = (3+4).
Trioptic Code 39

0

No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356
Code 128

0

Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol
position.

1

Function code 1 in first symbol character position.

2

Function code 1 in second symbol character position.

Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character in the first
position, FNC1 Aim Id is transmitted as ]C1AimId
I 2 of 5

0

No check digit processing.

1

Reader has validated check digit.

3

Reader has validated and stripped check digit.

Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as
]I04123

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Table A-3. Modifier Characters (Cont’d)
Code Type
Codabar

Option Value

Option

0

No check digit processing.

1

Reader has checked check digit.

3

Reader has stripped check digit before transmission.

Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as
]F04123
Code 93

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as
]G0012345678905
MSI Plessey

0

Single check digit checked.

1

Two check digits checked.

2

Single check digit verified and stripped before
transmission.

3

Two check digits verified and stripped before
transmission.

Example: An MSI Plessey bar code 4123, with a single check digit
checked, is transmitted as ]M04123
D 2 of 5

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123
UPC/EAN

0

Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which
is 13 digits for UPC-A and UPC-E (not including
supplemental data).

1

Two-digit supplement data only.

2

Five-digit supplement data only.

4

EAN-8 data packet.

Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as
]E00012345678905
Bookland EAN

0

No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as
]X0123456789X

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According to AIM standards, a UPC with supplemental bar code is transmitted in one of the
following formats:
]E0 (UPC chars) (terminator) ]E2 (supplemental) (terminator) or
]E2 (supplemental) (terminator) ]E0 (UPC chars) (terminator)
In the Phaser, however, the format is changed to:
]E0 (UPC chars) ]E2 (supplemental)
Therefore, a UPC with two supplemental characters, 01234567890510, is transmitted to
the host as a 21-character string, ]E00012345678905]E110.

Symbol Code Identifier Characters
Table A-4. Symbol Code Identifier Characters
Code Type

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Symbol Identifier

UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8

A

Code 39

B

Codabar

C

Code 128

D

Code 93

E

Interleaved 2 of 5

F

Discrete 2 of 5, D 2 of 5 IATA

G

MSI Plessey

J

UCC/EAN 128

K

Bookland EAN

L

Trioptic Code 39

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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set
ASCII
Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char.

Keystroke

ASCII
Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char

Keystroke

1000

%U

CTRL 2

1024

$X

CTRL X

1001

$A

CTRL A

1025

$Y

CTRL Y

1002

$B

CTRL B

1026

$Z

CTRL Z

1003

$C

CTRL C

1027

%A

CTRL [

1004

$D

CTRL D

1028

%B

CTRL \

1005

$E

CTRL E

1029

%C

CTRL ]

1006

$F

CTRL F

1030

%D

CTRL 6

1007

$G

CTRL G

1031

%E

CTRL -

1008

$H

CTRL H

1032

Space

Space

1009

$I

CTRL I

1033

/A

!

1010

$J

CTRL J

1034

/B

‘

1011

$K

CTRL K

1035

/C

#

1012

$L

CTRL L

1036

/D

$

1013

$M

CTRL M

1037

/E

%

1014

$N

CTRL N

1038

/F

&

1015

$O

CTRL O

1039

/G

‘

1016

$P

CTRL P

1040

/H

(

1017

$Q

CTRL Q

1041

/I

)

1018

$R

CTRL R

1042

/J

*

1019

$S

CTRL S

1043

/K

+

1020

$T

CTRL T

1044

/L

,

1021

$U

CTRL U

1045

-

-

1022

$V

CTRL V

1046

.

.

1023

$W

CTRL W

1047

/

/

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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Cont’d)
ASCII
Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char.

Keystroke

ASCII
Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char

Keystroke

1048

0

0

1073

I

I

1049

1

1

1074

J

J

1050

2

2

1075

K

K

1051

3

3

1076

L

L

1052

4

4

1077

M

M

1053

5

5

1078

N

N

1054

6

6

1079

O

O

1055

7

7

1080

P

P

1056

8

8

1081

Q

Q

1057

9

9

1082

R

R

1058

/Z

:

1083

S

S

1059

%F

;

1084

T

T

1060

%G

<

1085

U

U

1061

%H

=

1086

V

V

1062

%I

>

1087

W

W

1063

%J

?

1088

X

X

1064

%V

@

1089

Y

Y

1065

A

A

1090

Z

Z

1066

B

B

1091

%K

[

1067

C

C

1092

%L

\

1068

D

D

1093

%M

]

1069

E

E

1094

%N

^

1070

F

F

1095

%O

_

1071

G

G

1096

%W

‘

1072

H

H

1097

+A

a

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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Cont’d)
ASCII
Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char.

Keystroke

ASCII
Value

Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char

Keystroke

1098

+B

b

1113

+Q

q

1099

+C

c

1114

+R

r

1100

+D

d

1115

+S

s

1101

+E

e

1116

+T

t

1102

+F

f

1117

+U

u

1103

+G

g

1118

+V

v

1104

+H

h

1119

+W

w

1105

+I

i

1120

+X

x

1106

+J

j

1121

+Y

y

1107

+K

k

1122

+Z

z

1108

+L

l

1123

%P

{

1109

+M

m

1124

%Q

|

1110

+N

n

1125

%R

}

1111

+O

o

1126

%S

~

1112

+P

p

1127

Undefined

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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Cont’d)
ALT Keys

Keystroke

ALT Keys

Keystroke

ALT Keys

Keystroke

2064

ALT 2

2075

ALT K

2086

ALT V

2065

ALT A

2076

ALT L

2087

ALT W

2066

ALT B

2077

ALT M

2088

ALT X

2067

ALT C

2078

ALT N

2089

ALT Y

2068

ALT D

2079

ALT O

2090

ALT Z

2069

ALT E

2080

ALT P

2091

ALT [

2070

ALT F

2081

ALT Q

2092

ALT \

2071

ALT G

2082

ALT R

2093

ALT ]

2072

ALT H

2083

ALT S

2094

ALT 6

2073

ALT I

2084

ALT T

2095

ALT -

2074

ALT J

2085

ALT U

Misc. Key

Keystroke

Misc. Key

Keystroke

Misc. Key

Keystroke

3001

PA 1

3009

CMD 7

3017

°

3002

PA 2

3010

CMD 8

3018

1/2

3003

CMD 1

3011

CMD 9

3019

¶

3004

CMD 2

3012

CMD 10

3020

§

3005

CMD 3

3013

¥

3021

|

3006

CMD 4

3014

£

3022

0/00

3007

CMD 5

3015

¤

3008

CMD 6

3016

¬

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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Cont’d)
PF Keys

Keystroke

PF Keys

Keystroke

PF Keys

Keystroke

4001

PF 1

4009

PF 9

4017

PF 17

4002

PF 2

4010

PF 10

4018

PF 18

4003

PF 3

4011

PF 11

4019

PF 19

4004

PF 4

4012

PF 12

4020

PF 20

4005

PF 5

4013

PF 13

4021

PF 21

4006

PF 6

4014

PF 14

4022

PF 22

4007

PF 7

4015

PF 15

4023

PF 23

4008

PF 8

4016

PF 16

4024

PF 24

F Keys

Keystroke

F Keys

Keystroke

F Keys

Keystroke

5001

F1

5014

F 14

5027

F 27

5002

F2

5015

F 15

5028

F 28

5003

F3

5016

F 16

5029

F 29

5004

F4

5017

F 17

5030

F 30

5005

F5

5018

F 18

5031

F 31

5006

F6

5019

F 19

5032

F 32

5007

F7

5020

F 20

5033

F 33

5008

F8

5021

F 21

5034

F 34

5009

F9

5022

F 22

5035

F 35

5010

F 10

5023

F 23

5036

F 36

5011

F 11

5024

F 24

5037

F 37

5012

F 12

5025

F 25

5038

F 38

5013

F 13

5026

F 26

5039

F 39

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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Cont’d)
Numeric
Keypad

Keystroke

Numeric
Keypad

Keystroke

Numeric
Keypad

Keystroke

6042

*

6049

1

6056

8

6043

+

6050

2

6057

9

6044

Undefined

6051

3

6058

Enter

6045

-

6062

4

6059

Num Lock

6046

.

6063

5

6060

00

6047

/

6064

6

6048

0

6065

7

Extended
Keypad

Keystroke

Extended
Keypad

Keystroke

Extended
Keypad

Keystroke

7001

Break

7008

Backspace

7015

Up Arrow

7002

Delete

7009

Tab

7016

Dn Arrow

7003

Pg Up

7010

Print Screen

7017

Left Arrow

7004

End

7011

Insert

7018

Right Arrow

7005

Pg Dn

7012

Home

7019

Back Tab

7006

Pause

7013

Enter

7007

Scroll Lock

7014

Escape

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Appendix B
Automatic Project Download
The Phaser P470/P370 RF scanner is shipped from the factory with a pre-installed default
application. This fully functional application allows the scanner to be used “out of the box”.
If you need to load your own application into the scanner, the “Automatic Project Download”
feature will simplify the process.
When the default application is running, and the scanner is placed into its paired cradle, the
scanner will query the MCL-Link host for data in a file named “PHASER.CFG”. The scanner
will use the information in this file to find the project directory which the user wishes to have
loaded into the scanner, and will then execute the PROJECT.CMD” script which exists in
the directory. This script will automatically download all program and data files relevant to
the project to the scanner and will reset the scanner making it ready to run the user’s
application.
In order to utilize this mechanism, the user needs only generate the PHASER.CFG file and
place it in the directory specified in the MCL-Link setup screen as the “General path for data
files”. Any text editor may be used to create this file; the contents of the file are as follows:
X|

The X| at the beginning of the line are required for the MCL-Net CR command to recognize
this file and read the data. The path name should include the entire path hierarchy. Also, all
backslashes (\) in the path name should be replaced with the string “\5C”, so that the MCL
code running on the scanner does not inadvertently convert part of the path name to the
equivalent Hex Character.
An example PHASER.CFG file is shown below:
x|c:\5Cmcl-p460\5Cdesigner\5Csample1.prj

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Note that designer always appends the .prj suffix to the directories it creates to store project
files.
The PROJECT.CMD file will be automatically generated by the MCL-Designer application.

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Appendix C
Messages and Error Codes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on messages displayed on the scanner.

Messages
The scanner displays messages when certain actions are performed. If the scanner
displays a message that is unfamiliar, contact the Symbol Support Center on page -xi.

Table C-1. Scanner Messages
Message
Unit Cradled

Description
Scanner is properly inserted in the cradle

Battery Temperature Out Of Battery temperature is out of range. Contact a
Range
Symbol Support Center on page -xi.
Upload Failed. Retry
=Yes =No

•

•

After putting the scanner in the mode to
transmit batch data to the host, it was not
placed in the cradle or attached to a cable
within the required 30 seconds.
Communication failure with host due to host or
cabling problems. Use the beeper indications to
track the message. See Beeper Indications on
page 4-9.

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Index
Numerics
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

A
accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
ADF rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
aiming
hold at an angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
scan the entire symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
alpha-numeric data entry . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-26
ambient light immunity
artificial light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
sunlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
app control
bar code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 3-11, 3-12
application downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
ASCII Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

B
bar codes
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
bi-directional redundancy . . . . . . . . . 5-80
codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68, 5-69
code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
ISBT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45

lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
check digit verification . . . . . . . . 5-50
code 32 prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
code 39 to code 32 . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
enable/disable full ASCII . . . . . . 5-52
enable/disable trioptic . . . . . . . . 5-47
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48, 5-49
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
enable/disable code 93 . . . . . . . 5-55
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56, 5-57
convert code 39 to code 32 . . . . . . . 5-53
date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
date separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
decimal separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65, 5-66
hour type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
check digit verification . . . . . . . . 5-61
convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59, 5-60
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
key click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
laser on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
linear code security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
load new app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 3-12
load new app/file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73, 5-74
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
MSI plessey
check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . 5-77
check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
numeric bar codes . . . 5-99, 5-100, 5-101
set default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
sleep time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
system code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 3-8
UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . 5-38
convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . 5-39
coupon code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
decode supplements . . . . . . . . . 5-32
EAN zero extend . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . 5-29, 5-30
enable/disable . . . . . 5-26, 5-27, 5-28
security level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
supplemental redundancy . . . . . 5-33
UPC-A preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 . . . . . . . 5-34
UPC-E preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
UPC-E1 preamble . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Batch/Inventory Application . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
communication protocol . . . . 3-2, 3-9, 5-8
reviewing/deleting batch records . . . . 3-5
transmitting data to host . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
battery temperature range message . . B-1
changing/replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, 2-6, 4-9
checking battery charge level . . . . . . 3-14
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 5-95
Beeper
Beep After Good Decode . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Beep on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
beeper indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-21
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-22
beeper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Bi-directional Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Index-2

Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
boot up the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

C
cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
carriage return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17, 3-18
charge status indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
charge status LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5, B-1
Check Receive Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 5-15
CLSI Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Code 32 Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Code 39 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . 5-4
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
code identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
communication protocol . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 5-8
batch/inventory app . . . . . . . .3-2, 3-9, 5-8
MCL-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9, 5-9, 5-95
RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 5-9
scan & transmit app . . . . . . . .3-2, 3-9, 5-8
Synapse . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9, 2-10, 3-9, 5-8
connecting to a host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
conventions
notational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Convert UPC-E to A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Convert UPC-E1 to A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
charging in the cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
daisy chaining cradles . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 3-6
description of basic operation . . . 1-2, 2-6
LED indicator status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
pin outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
setting up the cradle . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, 2-9

Index

D
Daisy-Chaining Cradles . . . . . . . . 2-4, 3-6, 4-7
data
transmitting to host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
data formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Date Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
dead zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Decimal Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
decode depth of field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
decode options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
decode symbologies/capability . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Decode UPC/EAN
Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals . . . . . . . 5-3
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Batch/Inventory Application . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Scan and Transmit Application . . . . . . 3-7
default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
resetting default application . . . . . . . . 3-12
resetting default scanning parameters . 5-7
table of default parameters . . . . . . . . . 5-2
default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
deleting stored records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
depth of field/decode zone . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
ADF rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
automatic upgrade process . . . . . . . . . A-1
batch data to host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
files/lookup tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
new/upgraded applications . . . . . . . . 3-11
durability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

E
EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
EAN-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
EAN-8 Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
eliminating repetitive scanning . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
ENABLE UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Erase File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
error beep sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

error messages and codes . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Exit System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

F
file downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
firmware version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 3-16
formatting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

H
Hardware Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
host
data upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Serial Response Time-out . . . . . . . . .
Hour Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-6
3-6
5-6
5-2
4-6

I
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Information
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
instructions
quick startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Intellistand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Intercharacter Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
inventory application
see batch/inventory application . . . . . 3-2
ISBT-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

K
Key Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
keypad
access the system menu . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
alpha data entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
enabling/disabling the keypad . . . . . 3-26
entering
a blank space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
a dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
a decimal point . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
example keying in data . . . . . . . 3-26, 3-27
manually resetting the scanner . . . 3-1, 4-2
operation and layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

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quantity entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
reviewing/deleting batch records . . . . 3-5

L
laser classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Laser On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
LED status on cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Linear Code Type Security Levels . . . . . . . 5-5
loading new applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
loading new/updated files/tables . . . . . . . 3-11
lookup table downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

M
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Manual Data Entry
alpha data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-26
decimal points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
example keying in data . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
numeric data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
maximum tilt angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
MCL-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 5-98
MCL-Net Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 5-95
MCL-Net Frame Timeout . . . . . . 5-6, 5-98
MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode . 5-6, 5-97
MCL-Net Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
MCL-Net Transmit Retries . . . . . 5-6, 5-98
memory on board scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm . . . . . . 5-5
MSI Plessey Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

N
notational conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
NOTIS Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
numeric data entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-26

O
Operational parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Index-4

P
parameters
clear an ADF rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
reset default application . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
set all defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
table of default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
pin outs
cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Power Detect Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-23
power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
presentation scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
print contrast minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Q
quick startup instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

R
reboot scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1, 4-2
records
deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Related Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
resetting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1, 4-2
Returns to Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Reviewing Stored Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
roll tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
RS232
ASCII format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
check receiver errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
hardware handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
host serial response time-out . . . . . . . 5-92
host type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
intercharacter delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
RTS line state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
software handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
stop bit select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
RTS Line State (cable use only) . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Index

S
sample symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Scan and Transmit Application
communication protocol . 3-2, 3-9, 5-2, 5-8
manual alphanumeric entry . . . . . 3-3, 3-7
quantity entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4, 3-7
scan repetition rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
scan stand options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
scanner address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 5-98
scanner emits transmit errors . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
scanner ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 5-98
scanner pin outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Scanning Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Set Default Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
set defaults
clearing ADF rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
default application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
default scanning parameters . . . . . . . . 5-7
set length(s)
Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
D 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
I 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Set Scanner ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
set time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 5-15
setup
quick startup instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
sleep time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2, 5-13
Software Handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
software version
see firmware version . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 3-16
specular reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
stay awake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
stored records
deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
suffix values
Enter (carriage return) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
symbol code identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
symbol code identifier characters . . . . . . . . A-6

symbol support center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Synapse connectivity . . 2-9, 2-10, 3-2, 3-9, 5-8
system code
bar code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
system menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
accessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Back To Main . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 3-13, 3-14
Battery Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Erase File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
load new app/file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Set Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Set Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Set Default Params . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
set time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 3-16

T
tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
table, lookup downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
temperature
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
test symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 5-15
Transmit
I 2 of 5 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
MSI Plessey Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
UPC-A Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
UPC-E1 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
"No Read" Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
messages and error codes . . . . . . . . . B-1

U
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4, A-1
unit cradled message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5, B-1
unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Index-5

P460/P360 Memory Scanners Product Reference Guide

UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC-E1 Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC/EAN Security Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-3
5-3
5-3
5-3
5-3
5-3
5-5

V
version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 3-16

W
wake up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
working range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Y
yaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Index-6

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Quick Startup Instructions
Below is an index of Quick Startup Instructions to help get you up and going quickly. These
instructions are also on the back cover of this guide for easy reference. The index is listed
in a step by step order beginning with step 1, Setting up the System.
Mandatory steps are designated by an asterisk (*). If an item has multiple pages
referenced, the most important reference is in bold.
1. Setting Up the System
• Connecting to a host *

PRG Page
2-8

- Using a cradle

1-2, 2-4, 3-6

- Using a cabled scanner

2-2, 2-6

- RS-232 connection

2-8

- Synapse connection (keyboard wedge, USB, etc.)

2-9, 2-10

• Charging the battery *

2-5, 1-2

2. Using the Default Applications
• Overview of Batch/Inventory application (Uncorded operation) *

3-2

- Reviewing/deleting stored records

3-5

- Transmitting batch/stored data to the host

3-6

• Overview of Scan and Transmit application (Corded operation) *

3-7

• Keypad operation

3-3, 3-26

• Eliminating repetitive scanning

3-4

• Selecting the host communication protocol

3-2, 3-9, 5-8, 5-8

- RS-232 baud rate
3. Programming an Advanced Data Formatting Rule Using 123Scan
• Suffix values (appending Enter key and Tab)

5-83
3-17
3-18, 3-20

4. Troubleshooting Problems

2

• Troubleshooting table

4-2

• Messages and error codes

B-1

• Beeper indications

4-9

• Cradle LED indications

1-2, 2-6

70-37690-04
Revision A — December 2003
Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300



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