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- MS842RB -

User's Manual

Version 1.3

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Change Log

Date Change Description Version

20170614 first published version 1.0

2017/7/26 Add Radio Type Frequency & Maximum Power 1.1

2017/8/14 Update beeper volume & data Terminator 1.2

20170904 Update Operation Voltage to 5V 1.3

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Preface

About This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the unitech product.

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain our product.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any

electrical or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or

information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from

the manufacturer. The material in this manual is subject to change without

notice.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Warning Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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1. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF

exposure requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna

during transmitting.

3. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device

that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Operation on the 5.15 - 5.25GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use

only. The FCC requires indoor use for the 5.15-5.25GHz band to reduce the

potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

Therefore, it will only transmit on the 5.25-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.725 GHz and

5.725–5.850 GHz band when associated with an access point (AP).

FCC Label Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

For body contact during operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC

RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal

and that positions the handset a minimum of 0.5 cm from the body.

Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure

guidelines.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement

sur le material broilleur du Canada.

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European Conformity Statement

unitech Electronics co., Ltd herewith declares that the unitech product is in

compliance with the essential requirements and all other provisions of the RED

2014/53/EU directive, the EMC 2014/30/EU directive and the Low Voltage

2014/35/EU directive.

The declaration of conformity is available for download at :

https://portal.unitech.eu/public/Safetyregulatorystatement

CE RF Exposure Compliance

This device meets EU requirements (2014/53/EU) on the limitation of exposure

of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP

guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated

accessories, SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the

body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all

frequency bands of this device. Use of other accessories which contain metals

may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines.

CE Mark Warning

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU of the

European Parliament and Commission from 24 May, 2014 governing Radio

and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.

RoHS Statement

This device conforms to RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous

Substances) European Union regulations that set

maximum concentration limits on hazardous materials

used in electrical and electronic equipment.

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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

unitech has set up a policy and process to meet the EU

directive 2002/96/EC and update 2003/108/EC

concerning electronic waste disposal.

For more detailed information of the electronic waste

disposal of the products you have purchased from

unitech directly or via unitech’s resellers, you shall either

contact your local supplier or visit us at :

https://portal.unitech.eu/public/WEEE

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CE RF Exposure Compliance

This device meets EU requirements (2014/53/EU) on the limitation of exposure

of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP

guidelines and the European Standard EN 62209-2, for use with dedicated

accessories, SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the

body, while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all

frequency bands of this device. Use of other accessories which contain metals

may not ensure compliance with ICNIRP exposure guidelines.

CE Mark Warning

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU of the

European Parliament and Commission from 24 May, 2014 governing Radio

and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.

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Taiwan NCC Warning Statement

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條：經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者

均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條：低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有

干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。

前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。

低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備

之干擾。

注意事項:

1. 使用過度恐傷害視力。

2. 使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘；2歲以下幼兒不看螢幕，2歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過

1小時。

3. 減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

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Laser Information

The unitech product is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of

DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1.

Class II and Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous. The unitech

product contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do

not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations. The

scanner is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light

during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service operations.

The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the unitech

product’s optional laser scanner module is located on the memory

compartment cover, on the back of the unit.

* Laser information only applies to the products with laser components.

CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser

light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner, including

binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses, with will

increase eye damage. This does not include eyeglasses worn by

the user.

LED Information

The unitech product contains LED indicator(s) or LED ring whose luminance is

not harmful to human eyes during normal operation, user maintenance or

prescribed service operations.

*LED information only applies to the products with LED components.

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Battery Notice

1. To guarantee optimal performance, it is recommended that rechargeable

batteries be replaced every year, or after 500 charging cycles are

completed. It is normal for the battery to balloon or expand after one year

or 500 cycles. Although it does not cause damage, it cannot be used again

and must be disposed of according to the location's safe battery disposal

procedures.

2. If a battery performance decreases more than 20%, the battery is at the

end of its life cycle. Stop use and ensure the battery is disposed of

properly.

3. The length of time that a battery lasts depends on the battery type and

how the device is used. Conserve the battery life by doing the following:

 Avoid fully uncharging the battery because this places additional

strain on it. Several partial uncharges with frequent charges are better

than a fully uncharged battery. Charging a partially charged battery

does not cause harm to the unit.

 Keep the battery cool. Avoid hot vehicles. For prolonged

storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.

 Do not leave the battery uncharged and unused for an extended

period of time, the battery will wear out and the longevity of the

battery will be at least half of one with frequent charges.

4. Protect battery life by not over or under charging the battery.

5. Please do not leave battery unused for long time without charging it.

Despite unitech’s safety precautions, the battery pack may begin to

change shape. If so, stop using it immediately. Please check to see if you

are using a proper power adapter to charge the battery or contact your

service provider for service.

6. If you cannot charge the battery after it has been idle for an extended

period of time and it begins to heat up, please do not try to charge it. It

may not be functional anymore.

7. Please only use the original battery from unitech. Using a third party

battery can damage our products. Please note that when such damage

occurs, it is not covered by your warranty.

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 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

REPLACED INCORRECTLY.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING

TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 如果更換不正確之電池行事會有爆炸的風險

請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池

CAUTION!

 如果更换不正确之电池行事会有爆炸的风险

请依制造商说明书处理用过之电池

Battery charge notice

It is important to consider temperature when the battery pack is charging.

Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler

environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of

0°C to 40°C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage

the batteries and shorten their life cycle.

CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0°C. This will

and make the batteries unstable and dangerous. Please use a

battery temperature detecting device for a charger to ensure a

safe charging temperature range.

CAUTION! To ensure the unit working properly, please keep all connectors

away from the contaminants staying inside of them such as dust,

grease, mud, and water. The negligence may cause the unit with

no communication, short circuited, overheated and so on.

CAUTION! If the connector is damaged, please ensure the connector is being

fully repaired before use the unit to avoid causing short circuited.

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Storage and safety notice

Although charged batteries may be left unused for several months, their

capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens,

they will require recharging prior to use. Batteries may be stored at

temperatures between -20°C to 60°C, however they may deplete more rapidly

at higher temperatures. It is recommended to store batteries at room

temperature.

* The message above only applies to the usage of the removable batteries.

For the products with non-removable batteries / without batteries, please refer to

the specification of each product.

Product Operation and Storage Notice

The unitech product has applicable operation and storage temperature

conditions. Please follow the limitation of suggested temperature conditions to

avoid failure, damage or malfunction.

*For applicable temperature conditions, please refer to the specification of each

product.

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Adapter Notice

1. Please do not leave the power adapter in the socket when it is not

connected to your unitech product for charging.

2. Please remove the power adapter when the battery is fully recharged.

3. The bundled power adapter that comes with your unitech product is not

meant to be used outdoors. An adapter exposed to water or rain, or a very

humid environment can cause damage to both the adapter and the

product.

4. Please only use the bundled power adapter or same specification of

adapter to charge your unitech product. Using the wrong power adapter

can damage your unitech product.

* The message above only applies to the product connected to the adapter.

For the products without using the adapters, please refer to the specification of

each product.

Hearing Damage Warning

Zx.3 Warning

The warning shall be placed on the equipment, or on the packaging, or in the instruction

manual and shall consist of the following:

- the symbol of Figure 1 with a minimum height of 5 mm; and

- the following wording, or similar :

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Alternatively, the entire warning may be given through the equipment display during use, when

the user is asked to acknowledge activation of the higher level.

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Worldwide Support

unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or

assist with technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur,

please contact the nearest unitech regional service representative.

For complete contact information please visit the Web sites listed below:

Taipei, Taiwan – Headquarters Europe

Tel: +886-2-89121122 Tel: +31-13-4609292

E-mail: info@hq.ute.com E-mail: info@eu.ute.com

Address: 5F, No. 136, Lane 235, Baoqiao Road, Xindian

District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Website: http://www.ute.com

Address:

Website:

Kapitein Hatterasstraat 19, 5015 BB,

Tilburg, the Netherlands

http://eu.ute.com

China Japan

Tel: +86-59-2310-9966 Tel: +81-3-35232766

E-mail: info@cn.ute.com E-mail: info@jp.ute.com

Address:

Website:

Room401C, 4F, RIHUA International Mansion,

Xinfeng 3nd Road, Huoju Hi-tech District,

Xiamen, Fujan , China

http://cn.ute.com

Address:

Website:

Kayabacho Nagaoka Building 8F.,1-5-19

Shinkawa, Chuo-Ku,

Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan

http://jp.ute.com

Asia & Pacific / Middle East Latin America

Tel: +886-2-27911556 Tel: +52-55-5171-0528

E-mail: info@apac.ute.com

info@india.ute.com

info@mideast.ute.com

E-mail:

Address:

info@latin.ute.com

17171 Park Row, Suite 210

Houston, TX 77084USA (Rep.)

Address: 4F., No. 236, ShinHu 2nd Rd.,

NeiHu Chiu, 114, Taipei,Taiwan

Website: http://latin.ute.com

Website: http://apac.ute.com / http://mideast.ute.com

North America Please scan QR Code to visit us :

Tel: +1-714-8926400

E-mail:

Address:

Website:

info@us.ute.com / info@can.ute.com

6182 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90630, USA

http://us.ute.com

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Warranty Policy

The items covered under the unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects

during normal use.

The warranty period is varied from each country. Please consult with your

supplier or unitech local office for actual length of warranty period to your

purchased product.

Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used,

damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or

replaced by the user.

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Table of Contents

Preface...........................................................................................................i

About This Manual ........................................................................................i

Regulatory Compliance Statements ..............................................................i

Laser Information ....................................................................................... vii

LED Information ......................................................................................... vii

Battery Notice.............................................................................................viii

Adapter Notice............................................................................................. xi

Hearing Damage Warning ........................................................................... xi

Worldwide Support ..................................................................................... xii

Warranty Policy ..........................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1 - Overview................................................................................1

1.1 Package .................................................................................................1

1.2 Product Detail.........................................................................................2

1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................4

1.4 Getting Started .......................................................................................7

1.5 Battery Charging ....................................................................................8

1.6 LED Indicator / Beeper Sequence........................................................10

Chapter 2 - Installation..........................................................................12

2.1 Cradle-less, Connection .......................................................................12

2.2 Cradle Mode.........................................................................................15

Chapter 3 – Symbology ..........................................................................16

3.1 All symbologies.....................................................................................16

3.2 Message Length Description................................................................16

3.3 1D.........................................................................................................17

3.4 2D.........................................................................................................56

Chapter 4 – Command Settings...........................................................62

4.1 System setting......................................................................................62

4.2 Un-Pair .................................................................................................63

4.3 Output data transmit.............................................................................63

4.4 Wireless Config ....................................................................................66

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4.5 Beep & Vibration ..................................................................................69

4.6 Scan mode / Parameter Selection........................................................71

4.7 Prefix/Suffix selections .........................................................................84

4.8 Data format Selections .........................................................................88

Appendix A – Symbology Charts.........................................................99

Appendix B – Programming Charts..................................................109

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Chapter 1 - Overview

1.1 Package

Please make sure the following contents are in the MS842RB gift box.

If something is missing or damaged, please contact your unitech

representative.

Scanner-only Package

Scanner and cradle package

 MS842RB Scanner

 Power Adapter

 Quick Start Guide

 Regulatory Compliance Statements

 MS842RB Scanner

 Power Adapter

 Quick Start Guide

 Regulatory Compliance Statements

 USB Cable

 RS232 Cable

 Cradle

NOTE:

1. The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box

and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner.

2. When you receive and unpack the package at first time, if any item above is lost, please

contact the dealer you bought from, immediately.

3. Environment temperature for charging should be between 0°C - 40°C.

4. The scanner’s default power off (idle mode) time is 10 min.

5. When you use the scanner for the first time, the scanner must be charged continuously for

some 5 hours.

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1.2 Product Detail

￭ Scanner Detail

Trigger

Scan Window

canner LED

indicator

DC IN jack

Power ON/OFF

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￭ Cradle Detail

1 Antenna 2 Communication Status LED 3 Page Button

4 Wedge 5 Power LED 6 Cradle Contact Points for Charge

7 Cradle Foot 8 Cradle address barcode 9 USB/RS232 Socket

10 Reset Pinhole 11 DC Power Socket (5V) 12 Guidance Groove

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1.3 Specifications

Optical & Performance

Receiving Device CMOS sensor with 640 x 480 pixel

Light Source White LED with CCT 5000K

Ambient Light 0–100,000 lux ( total darkness to bright sunlight )

Motion Tolerance Up to 100 cm/s (4 in/s) for 13 mil UPC at optimal focus

Typical frame rate 30 frames per second

Skew Angle ±45degrees

Pitch Angle ±45degrees

Printing Contrast Scale 35% minimum print contrast ratio

SR | Near | Far :

100% U.P.C. | 55mm | 280mm

Code 39, 5 mil | 61mm | 130mm

Code 39, 20 mil | 60mm | 380mm

PDF417, 6.7 mil | 60mm | 125mm

Data Matrix, 10 mil | 60mm | 130mm

Reading Distance

(DOF PCS=80%)

QR, 20 mil | 50mm | 230mm

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Functionality

Symbologies Linear: Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 2 of 5, Code 39,

Code 93 and 93i, EAN/JAN-13, EAN/JAN 8, IATA Code

2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, GS1

Databar, UPC-A,

UPC E, UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended coupon Code,

Coupon GS1 Code 32(PARAF), EAN-UCC Emulation,

GS1 Data bar

2D Stacked: Codablock A, Codablock F, PDF417, MicroPDF417

2D Matrix: Aztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code,

Chinese Sensible(Han Xin) code

Postal Codes: Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post,

China Post, Japanese Post, Korea Post,

Netherlands Post, Planet Code, Postnet

Operation Mode Wedge, Auto, Batch

Environmental

ESD Protection Functional after 8K Contact and 12K Air

Mechanical Shock 1.8m onto concrete (scanner only)

IP Rate IP42

Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C

Storage Temperature -30°C to 70°C

Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing

Electrical

Operation Voltage DC 5V

Battery Type Lithium-ion

Battery Capacity 1620mAh charged via the cradle

Battery Charging time Fully charged in 4 hours

Operating Time Over 12 hours

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Communication

Radio Frequency PAN

Protocol Wireless, SPP & HID profiles

Range 100M( line of sight)

Host Interface

supported

RS232, USB(via cradle )

Mechanical

Scanner Dimension 176 x 74 x 89 mm

Scanner Weight 206g (without cable)

Switch life 100 million time

Cradle Dimension 95 x 200 mm

Regulation Approvals

CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI

Radio type / Description Transmitter Frequency Maximum Output Power

Bluetooth 2400-2483.5MHz 15dBm

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1.4 Getting Started

To turn on the scanner, please switch the power button to the on position.

The aiming beam can be centered over the bar code with any direction and

have the proper alignment for a good read. (see example below)

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1.5 Battery Charging

■ Connect the power supply cable to the bottom of the MS842RB and to

an electrical outlet. Charge for at least 4 hours.

■ To charge the scanner without cradle, follow the instructions below:

Step 1 : Plug the adapter cable into the power socket

on the bottom of scanner.

Step 2 : Plug the AC adapter cord into an electrical

outlet. Now, check whether the scanner LED

will be bright in solid red during charging.

When the charging is done, the scanner LED

will turn off.

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■ The scanner can be also set on the cradle for battery charging.

Step 1 : Plug the adapter cable into the power socket

on the bottom of cradle.

Step 2 : Plug the AC adapter cord into an electrical

outlet. Now, check whether the power LED on

the cradle is bright in solid green and the

communication status LED on the cradle is

bright in solid blue.

Step 3 : Place the scanner in the cradle.The scanner

LED will be red to indicate charging. When the

scanner is charged, the LED will turn off.

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1.6 LED Indicator / Beeper Sequence

LED Light Status Action

Red LED & Green LED System start

Red LED blinks Low battery power

Green LED flashes once Successful barcode reading

Red LED on 1. Barcode reading when the trigger is pressed

2. Battery charging when the scanner is set on the cradle

Green LED on 1. Entering barcode setting mode

2. Battery charging completion

Blue LED blinks BT ready for pairing (Cradle-less mode)

Blue LED blinks fast BT disconnected (Cradle-less mode)

Blue LED turns off BT connected (Cradle-less mode)

Blue LED flashes and then turns off BT pairing & connection (Cradle mode)

Beep Sequence Action

One long beep with a High tone

1. Trigger is pressed to power on the scanner

(enter bootloader)

2. Power Swith from Off to On and system start

running

One beep with a Hi /Medium tone Successful barcode reading with BT online

2 short beeps with a Hi /Medium tone Successful barcode reading with BT offline

3 beeps with Low-High / High-Low tone BT Connection / Disconnection

Good reading beep with Green LED off to on Entering barcode setting mode

One short beep with a Medium /

Low tone and Green on to off Exiting barcode setting mode

Short beeps with Hi tone Page calling

5 short beeps with a Hi-Low tone Error / Warning

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LED / Beep Status Action

Blue LED blink Connection

Blue LED on Disconnection

Green LED onPower on

LEDIndication

forCradle

Green LED off Power off

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Chapter 2 - Installation

2.1 Cradle-less, Connection

Cradle-less Mode (without SCM support)

MS842RB can connect directly to a Host with proper supported wireless

technology. In order to establish a proper connection between your Host with

wireless technology and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these step-by

-step instructions :

1. Turn on your Host.

2. Change the default cradle-mode to the cradle-less mode by scanning the

Cradle-less Mode barcode.

Cradle-less Mode

3. When the change is successful, the LED indicator of scanner flashes in

blue.

4. Make your Host with wireless technology search for the MS842RB scanner.

When your Host locates a “HID SCANNER”, select it.

5. The Host should now present a pairing pin and you will be requested to

input the pin code at the scanner. For inputting the pin code, scan the “Link

Keys” barcode below :

Pin Code Barcode

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6. At this step, referring to the barcode table below, scan the pin code one

after another you got from your PC, for example, if you get the pin code

“241657”, then scan the barcodes “2” – “4” –“1” –“6” –“5” –“7” listed in the

table in the order.

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7. After you finish in scanning the pin code, scan the barcode as shown

below:

Enter

8. When the pairing is successful, the scanner LED is off and has a short

beep. The scanner will operate as HID (keyboard) towards host.

Note: When scanning a wrong character, scan the “BackSpace” to delete the character one

at a time.

BackSpace

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2.2 Cradle Mode

In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and a

scanner through a cradle, we suggest that you follow these step-by-step

instructions:

1. Switch the power button to the on position.

2. Plug the power supply cable into the MS842RB cradle and into an

electrical outlet. Plug the interface cable into the MS842RB cradle. You

must also connect it to the USB, RS232 port on your computer.

3. Scan here to begin pairing the MS842RB using the cradle.

Cradle Mode

4. Scan the barcode label that appears under the cradle. The scanner will

beep one time and the LED light will blink to indicate the pairing process

has been successful. Your device is now ready to use.

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Chapter 3 – Symbology

3.1 All symbologies

If you want to decode all the symbologies allowable for your scanner, scan the

All Symbologies On code. If on the other hand, you want to decode only a

particular symbology, scan All Symbologies Off followed by the On symbol

for that particular symbology.

Note: Scanner performance may reduce by scanning All Symobologies On.

Only scan All Symbologies On when needed.

Note : When All Symbologies On is scanned, 2D Postal Codes are not enabled.2D Postal

Codes must be enabled separately.

All Symbologies On

All Symbologies Off

3.2 Message Length Description

You are able to set the valid reading length of some of the bar code

symbologies. You may wish to set the same value for minimum and maximum

length to force the scanner to read fixed length bar code data.

This helps reduce the chances of a misread.

EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 9-20 characters.

Min. length = 09Max. length = 20

EXAMPLE: Decode only those bar codes with a count of 15 characters.

Min. length = 15Max. length = 15

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For a value other than the minimum and maximum message length defaults,

scan the bar codes included in the explanation of the symbology, then scan the

digit value of the message length and Save bar codes on the Programming

Chart. The minimum and maximum lengths and the defaults are included with

the respective symbologies.

3.3 1D

3.3.1 Codabar

Codabar On*

Default All Codabar Settings

Codabar Off

3.3.1.1 Codabar Start / Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar

code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters.

Default = Don’t Transmit.

Transmit

Don’t Transmit*

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3.3.1.2 Codabar Concatenation

Codabar supports symbol concatenation. When you enable

concatenation, the scanner looks for a Codabar symbol having a “D” start

character, adjacent to a symbol having a “D” stop character. In this case

the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters

omitted.

Select Require to prevent the scanner from decoding a single “D”

Codabar symbol without its companion. This selection has no effect on

Codabar symbols without Stop/Start D characters.

Off*

Require

3.3.1.3 Codabar Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information.

Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-60.

Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 60.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.2 Code 39

Code 39 On*

Default All Code 39 Settings

Code 39 Off

3.3.2.1 Code 39 Start / Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the bar

code. You may either transmit, or not transmit Start/ Stop characters.

Default = Don’t Transmit.

Transmit

Don’t Transmit*

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3.3.2.2 Code 39 Check Characters

No Check Character indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar

code data with or without a check character.

When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit

only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, but will not

transmit the check character with the scanned data.

When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner

only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, and will

transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. Default = No

Check Character.

No Check Character*

Validate , but Don’t Transmit

Validate and Transmit

3.3.2.3 Code 39 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information.

Minimum and Maximum lengths = 0-48.

Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.2.4 Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)

Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by

Italian pharmacies. This symbology is also known as PARAF.

Note: Trioptic Code must be turned off while scanning Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes.

Off *

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3.3.2.5 Full ASCIIIf

Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the

bar code symbol will be interpreted as a single character.

For example: $V will be decoded as the ASCII character SYN, and /C

will be decoded as the ASCII character #. Default = Off.

Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively.

Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.

Off *

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3.3.3 Interleaved 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5 On*

Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings

Interleaved 2 of 5 Off

3.3.3.1 Check digit

No Check Digit indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code

data with or without a check digit. When Check Digit is set to Validate, but

Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed

with a check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned

data. When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner only

reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will

transmit this digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check

Digit.

No Check Digit*

Validate , but Don’t Transmit

Validate and Transmit

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3.3.3.2 Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information.

Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80.

Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.4 Code 93

Code 93 On*

Default All Code 93 Settings

Code 93 Off

3.3.4.1 Code 93 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.5 Standard 2 of 5 Industrial

(three bar start/stop)

Standard 2 of 5

Industrial On

Default All Standard 2 of 5

Industrial Settings

Standard 2 of 5

Industrial Off*

3.3.5.1 Standard 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.6 Standard 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop)

Standard 2 of 5 IATA

Industrial On

Default All Standard 2 of 5

IATA Industrial Settings

Standard 2 of 5 IATA

Industrial Off*

3.3.6.1 Standard 2 of 5 IATA Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.7 Matrix 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5 On

Default All Matrix 2 of 5

Settings

Matrix 2 of 5 Off*

3.3.7.1 Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.8 Code 11

Code 11 On

Default All Code 11 Settings

Code 11 Off*

3.3.8.1 Check Digits Required

This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar

codes. Default = Two Check Digits.

One Check Digit

Two Check Digits*

3.3.8.2 Code 11 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.9 Code 128

Code 128 On*

Default All Code 128

Settings

Code 128 Off

3.3.9.1 ISBT 128 Concatenation

In 1994 the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) ratified a

standard for communicating critical blood information in a uniform manner.

The use of ISBT formats requires a paid license. The ISBT 128 Application

Specification describes 1) the critical data elements for labeling blood

products, 2) the current recommendation to use Code 128 due to its high

degree of security and its space-efficient design, 3) a variation of Code

128 that supports concatenation of neigh-boring symbols, and 4) the

standard layout for bar codes on a blood product label. Use the bar codes

below to turn concatenation on or off. Default =Off.

Off*

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3.3.9.2 Code 128 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

3.3.10 UPC-A

Code UPC-A On*

Default All UPC-A Settings

Code UPC-A Off

Note: To convert UPC-A bar codes to EAN-13, see Convert UPC-A to EAN-13.

3.3.10.1 UPC-A Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be

transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

On*

Off

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3.3.10.2 UPC-A Number System

The numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the

beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will

not transmit it. Default = On.

On*

Off

3.3.10.3 UPC-A Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-A data.

Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

2 Digit Addenda Off*

2 Digit Addenda On

5 Digit Addenda Off*

5 Digit Addenda On

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3.3.10.4 UPC-A Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the scanner will only read UPC-A bar codes

that have addenda. You must then turn on a 2 or 5 digit addenda. Default

= Not Required.

Not Required*

Required

3.3.10.5 UPC-A Addenda Separator

When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar

code and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space.

Default = On.

On *

Off

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3.3.11 UPC-E0

Most U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system. To read these

codes, use the UPC-E0 On selection. If you need to read codes that lead

with the 1 number system, use UPC-E1. Default = On.

Code UPC-A On*

Default All UPC-E Settings

Code UPC-A Off

3.3.11.1 UPC-E0 Expand

UPC-E Expand expands the UPC-E code to the 12 digit, UPC-A format.

Default = Off.

Off *

3.3.11.2 UPC-E0 Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the scanner will only read UPC-E bar codes

that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Not Required *

Required

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3.3.11.3 UPC-E0 Addenda Separator

When this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the bar

code and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space.

Default = On.

On*

Off

3.3.11.4 UPC-E0 Check Digit

Check Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the

end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

On*

Off

3.3.11.5 UPC-E0 Leading Zero

This feature allows the transmission of a leading zero (0) at the

beginning of scanned data. To prevent transmission, scan Off. Default =

On.

On*

Off

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3.3.11.6 UPC-E0 Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-E data.

Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

3.3.12 UPC-E1

Most U.P.C. bar codes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes,

use UPC-E0. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number system,

use the UPC-E1 On selection. Default = Off.

Off*

2 Digit Addenda Off*

2 Digit Addenda On

5 Digit Addenda Off*

5 Digit Addenda On

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3.3.13 EAN/JAN-13

EAN/JAN-13 On*

Default All EAN/JAN

Settings

EAN/JAN-13 Off

3.3.13.1 Convert UPC-A to EAN-13

When UPC-A Converted to EAN-13 is selected, UPC-A bar codes are

converted to 13 digit EAN-13 codes by adding a zero to the front. When

Do not Convert UPC-A is selected, UPC-A codes are read as UPC-A.

Do not Convert UPC-A*

UPC-A Converted to EAN-13

3.3.13.2 EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be

transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

On*

Off

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3.3.13.3 EAN/JAN-13 Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-13

data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

3.3.13.4 EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN-13 bar

codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Not Required*

Required

2 Digit Addenda Off*

2 Digit Addenda On

5 Digit Addenda Off*

5 Digit Addenda On

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3.3.13.5 EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Separator

When this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the bar

code and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space.

Default = On.

On*

Off

3.3.14 EAN/JAN-8

EAN/JAN-8 On*

Default All EAN/JAN-8

Settings

EAN/JAN-8 Off

3.3.14.1 EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be

transmitted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

On*

Off

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3.3.14.2 EAN/JAN-8 Addenda

This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-8

data. Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

3.3.14.3 EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the scanner will only read EAN/JAN-8 bar

codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Not Required*

Required

2 Digit Addenda Off*

2 Digit Addenda On

5 Digit Addenda Off*

5 Digit Addenda On

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3.3.14.4 EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator

When this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the bar

code and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space.

Default = On.

On*

Off

3.3.15 MSI

MSI On

Default All MSI Settings

MSI Off *

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3.3.15.1 MSI Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

3.3.16 GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional

GS1 DataBar

Omnidirectional On*

Default All GS1 DataBar

Omnidirectional Settings

GS1 DataBar

Omnidirectional Off

3.3.17 GS1 DataBar Limited

GS1 DataBar Limited On*

Default All GS1 DataBar

Limited Settings

GS1 DataBar Limited Off

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3.3.18 GS1 DataBar Expanded

GS1 DataBar Expanded On*

Default All GS1 DataBar

Expanded Settings

GS1 DataBar Expanded Off

3.3.18.1 GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 4-74. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 74.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

3.3.19 PDF 417

PDF 417 On*

Default All PDF 417 Settings

PDF 417 Off

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3.3.19.1 PDF417 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-2750. Minimum Default = 1,

Maximum Default = 2750.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

3.3.20 QR Code

QR Code On*

Default All QR Code Settings

QR Code Off

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3.3.20.1 QR Code Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-7089. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

7089.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

3.3.21 Data Matrix

Data Matrix On*

Default All Data Matrix

Settings

Data Matrix Off

3.3.21.1 Data Matrix Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-3116. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

3116.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.22 MaxiCode

MaxiCode On

Default All MaxiCode Settings

MaxiCode Off*

3.3.22.1 MaxiCode Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-150. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

150..

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.23 Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code

Han Xin On

Default All Han Xin Settings

Han Xin Off*

3.3.23.1 Han Xin Code Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-7833. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

7833.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.24 NEC 2 of 5

NEC 2 of 5 On*

Default All NEC 2 of 5

Settings

NEC 2 of 5 Off

3.3.24.1 Check digit

No Check Digit indicates that the scanner reads and transmits bar code

data with or without a check digit. When Check Digit is set to Validate, but

Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads NEC 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a

check digit, but will not transmit the check digit with the scanned data.

When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner only reads

NEC 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit this digit

at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit.

No Check Digit*

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3.3.24.2 NEC 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information.

Minimum and Maximum lengths = 2-80.

Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.25 GS1-128

GS1-128 On*

Default All GS1-128 Settings

GS1-128 Off

3.3.25.1 GS1 128 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information.

Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-80.

Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.26 ISBN Translate

When On is scanned, EAN-13 Bookland symbols are translated into their

equivalent ISBN number format. Default = Off.

Off*

3.3.27 Codablock A

Codablock A On

Default All Codablock A

Settings

Codablock A Off*

3.3.27.1 Codablock A Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information.

Minimum and Maximum lengths = 1-600.

Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 600.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.28 Codablock F

Codablock F On

Default All Codablock F

Settings

Codablock F Off*

3.3.28.1 Codablock F Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-2048. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

2048.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

3.3.29 MacroPDF 417

MacroPDF417 is an implementation of PDF417 capable of encoding very

large amounts of data into multiple PDF417 bar codes. When this selection

is enabled, these multiple bar codes are assembled into a single data string.

Default = On.

MacroPDF 417 On* MacroPDF 417 Off

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3.3.30 MicroPDF 417

MicroPDF 417 On

Default All MicroPDF 417

Settings

MicroPDF 417 Off*

3.3.30.1 MicroPDF 417 Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-366. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

366.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.31 GS1 Composite Codes

Linear codes are combined with a unique 2D composite component to form

a new class called GS1 Composite symbology. GS1 Composite

symbologies allow for the co-existence of symbologies already in use.

Default = Off.

GS1 Composite On

GS1 Composite Off*

3.3.31.1 GS1 Composite Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-2435. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

2435.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.3.32 TCIF Linked Code 39

This code is a composite code since it has a Code 39 linear component

and a MicroPDF417 stacked code component. All bar code readers are

capable of reading the Code 39 linear component. The MicroPDF417

component can only be decoded if TLC39 On is selected. The linear

component may be decoded as Code 39 even if TLC39 is off. Default = Off.

TCIF Linked Code 39 On TCIF Linked Code 39 Off*

3.3.33 Aztec Code

Aztec Code On*

Default All Aztec Code

Settings

Aztec Code Off

3.3.30.1 Aztec Code Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 1-3832. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default =

3832.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.4 2D

3.4.1 Postal Codes - 2D

The following lists the possible 2D postal codes, and 2D postal code

combinations that are allowed. Only one 2D postal code selection can be

active at a time. If you scan a second 2D postal code selection, the first

selection is overwritten. Default = 2D Postal Codes Off.

2D Postal Codes Off

3.4.1.1 Single 2D Postal Codes

Australian Post On

British Post On

Canadian Post On

Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Japanese Post On

KIX Post On

Planet Code On

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Postal-4i On

Postnet On

Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

InfoMail On

3.4.1.2 Combination 2D Postal Codes

InfoMail and British Post On

Postal-4i and Postnet with B

and B’ Fields On

Postnet and Postal-4i On

Planet Code and Postal-4i On

Postal-4i and Intelligent Mail Bar

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Planet Code, Postnet, and

Postal-4i On

Planet Code and Postnet On

Planet Code, Postal-4i, and

Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Intelligent Mail Bar Code and

Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Planet Code, Postal-4i, and

Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Postnet and Intelligent Mail Bar

Code On

Postal-4i, Intelligent Mail Bar

Code, and Postnet with B and

B’ Fields On

Planet Code and Postnet with B

and B’ Fields On

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Planet Code, Postal-4i,

Intelligent Mail Bar Code, and

Postnet with B and B’ Fields On

Planet Code and Intelligent Mail

Bar Code On

Planet Code, Postal-4i,

Intelligent Mail Bar Code, and

Postnet On

Planet Code, Postnet, and

Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Postnet, Postal-4i, and

Intelligent Mail Bar Code On

Planet Code, Intelligent Mail Bar

Code, and Postnet with B and B’

Fields On

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3.4.1.3 China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5)

China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) On

Default All China Post (Hong

Kong 2 of 5) Settings

China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Off*

3.4.1.4 China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) Message

Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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3.4.2 Korea Post

3.4.2.1 Korea Post

Korea Post On

Default All Korea Post

Settings

Korea Post Off*

3.4.2.2 Korea Post Message Length

Scan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to

Message Length Description for additional information. Minimum and

Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Chapter 4 – Command Settings

4.1 System setting

4.1.1 Default

Scan below bar code to restore the factory setting

Factory Default

4.1.2 Display FW version / Data Format

Scan below bar code to show the current F/W & BT version

FW version

4.1.3 Show Decoder Revision

Scan the bar code below to output the decoder revision.

Show Decoder Revision

4.1.4 Setting Bar Codes Enable/Disable

Scan the bar code below to Enable / Disable barcodes.

Enable* Disable

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4.2 Un-Pair

4.2.1 Remove the pair

Scan below bar code to remove pair

Remove Pair

4.3 Output data transmit

4.3.1 Auto mode

In this mode, when scanner is out off BT transmit range, the scanned data will

be stored in the memory and transmit data automatically when back to

in-range.

Auto mode*

4.3.1.1 Erase last memory entry

Scan below bar code to erase last scanned data in memory

Erased Last Memory Entry

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4.3.1.2 Erase all data in buffer (Erase Memory)

Scan below bar code to erase all data in the memory

Erase Memory Erase

4.3.1.3 Check buffer memory space

Scan below bar code to check buffer memory space

Check Memory Space

4.3.2 Wedge mode

In this mode, the data only transmit while the BT is connected

Wedge mode

4.3.3 Batch mode

In this mode, the scanned data will be stored in the memory all the time and

transmit data only when BT is connected by scanned the “send batch” bar

code

Batch mode

4.3.3.1 Send batch

Scan below bar code to send the stored data to host

Send Batch

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4.3.3.2 Erase last memory entry

Scan below bar code to erase last scanned data in batch memory

Erase Last Memory Entry

4.3.3.3 Erase all data in batch (Erase memory)

Scan below bar code to erase all data in batch memory

Erase Memory Erase

4.3.3.4 Free batch memory space

Scan below bar code to check batch memory space

Check Memory Space

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4.4 Wireless Config

4.4.1 Send data block delay

Scan below bar code to set the block delay time.

10 ms 50 ms

100 ms 500 ms

1 Sec. 3 Sec.

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4.4.2 HID keyboard inter-character delay

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to set inter-character delay time.

1 ms 5 ms

10 ms 20 ms

50 ms 100 ms

4.4.3 HID keyboard Case

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to change the alphabet case. Scan

‘’to lower” barcode to output data in lower case; or scan “to upper” barcode

to output data in upper case.

Auto Trace * To Upper

To Lower

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4.4.4 HID keyboard language

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to change keyboard language.

US English UK English Swiss

Swedish Norwegian Italian

German French Danish

Partial ALT Japanese (OADG109) Spanish

ALT Mode

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4.5 Beep & Vibration

4.5.1 Beeper

4.5.1.1 Good Read

Beep on Good Read (Toggle)

4.5.1.2 Connection Status

Beep on Connection Change ( Toggle )

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4.5.2 Beeper Volume

Medium *

High

Low

Mute

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4.6 Scan mode / Parameter Selection

4.6.1 Manual Trigger Mode

When in manual trigger mode, the scanner scans until a bar code is read,

or until the trigger is released.

4.6.1.1 LED Illumination

If you wish to set the illumination LED brightness, scan one of the bar

codes below. This sets the LED illumination for the scan engine when

the trigger is pressed. Default = High.

Note: The LEDs are like a flash on a camera. The lower the ambient light in the room,

the brighter the LEDs need to be so the scan engine can “see” the bar codes.

High*

Medium

Manual Trigger - Normal

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4.6.2 Presentation Mode

Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect bar codes. The LED dims until

a bar code is presented to the scanner, then the LED brightens to read the

code. If the light level in the room is not high enough, Presentation Mode may

not work properly. Scan the following bar code to program your scanner for

Presentation Mode.

Presentation Mode

4.6.2.1 Idle Illumination - Presentation Mode

Scan one of the bar codes below to set the LED illumination for the scanner

when it is in an idle state in Presentation Mode. Default = High.

Note: If you use one of the lower Idle Illumination settings, and there is not enough ambient

light, the scanner may have difficulty detecting when a bar code is presented to it. If

the scanner has difficulty “waking up” to read bar codes, you may need to set the Idle

Illumination to a brighter setting.

Note: LED Illumination - Presentation Mode does not apply to Poor Quality PDF Codes or

Mobile Phone Read Mode.

High *

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4.6.2.2 Presentation Sensitivity

Presentation Sensitivity is a numeric range that increases or decreases the

scan engine's reaction time to bar code presentation. To set the sensitivity,

scan the Sensitivity bar code, then scan the degree of sensitivity (from 0-20)

from the inside back cover, and Save. 0 is the most sensitive setting, and

20 is the least sensitive. Default = 1.

Sensitivity

4.6.2.3 Centering

Use Centering to narrow the scan engine’s field of view to make sure that

when the scanner is hand-held, it reads only those bar codes intended by

the user. For instance, if multiple codes are placed closely together,

centering will insure that only the desired codes are read. (Centering can be

used in conjunction with Aimer Delay, for the most error-free operation in

applications where multiple codes are spaced closely together. Using the

Aimer Delay and Centering features, the scanner can emulate the operation

of older systems, such as linear laser bar code scanners.)If a bar code is not

touched by a predefined window, it will not be decoded or output by the scan

engine. If centering is turned on by scanning Centering On, the scan engine

only reads codes that pass through the centering window you specify using

the Top of Centering Window and Bottom of Centering Window bar codes.

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4.6.2.4 Presentation Centering

Use Presentation Centering to narrow the scanner’s field of view when it is

in the stand to make sure the scanner reads only those bar codes intended

by the user. For instance, if multiple codes are placed closely together,

Presentation Centering will insure that only the desired codes are read.

To adjust centering when the scanner is hand-held, see Centering.If a bar

code is not touched by a predefined window, it will not be decoded or

output by the scanner. If Presentation Centering is turned on by scanning

Presentation Centering On, the scanner only reads codes that pass

through the centering window you specify using the Top of Presentation

Centering Window, Bottom of Presentation Centering Window, Left, and

Right of Presentation Centering Window bar codes. In the example below,

the white box is the centering window. The centering window has been

set to 20% left, 30% right, 8% top, and 25% bottom. Since Bar Code 1

passes through he centering window, it will be read. Bar Code 2 does not

pass through the centering window, so it will not be read.

Note: A bar code needs only to be touched by the centering window in order to be read. It

does not need to pass completely through the centering window.

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Scan Presentation Centering On, then scan one of the following bar codes

to change the top, bottom, left, or right of the centering window. Then scan

the percent you want to shift the centering window using digits on the inside

back cover of this manual. Scan Save. Default Presentation Centering =

40% for Top and Left, 60% for Bottom and Right.

Note: If you are taking images, you must set the In-Stand Sensor to Off. You may program

a Streaming Presentation Mode (Normal, Enhanced, or Mobile Phone) you wish to

use for in-stand scanning, and a Manual Trigger mode (Normal, Enhanced, or Mobile

Phone) you wish to use for out-of-stand scanning. To do this, you must first scan the

preferred Streaming Presentation mode (see below), then scan the Manual Trigger

mode you want to use.

Presentation Centering On

Presentation Centering Off *

Top of Presentation

Centering Window

Bottom of Presentation

Centering Window

Left of Presentation

Centering Window

Right of Presentation

Centering Window

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4.6.3 Poor Quality Codes

4.6.3.1 Poor Quality 1D Codes

This setting improves the scanner’s ability to read damaged or badly

printed linear bar codes. When Poor Quality 1D Reading On is scanned,

poor quality linear bar code reading is improved, but the scanner’s

snappiness is decreased, making it less aggressive when reading good

quality bar codes. This setting does not affect 2D bar code reading. Default

= Poor Quality 1D Reading Off.

Poor Quality 1D Reading Off*

Poor Quality 1D Reading On

4.6.3.2 Poor Quality PDF Codes

This setting improves the scanner’s ability to read damaged or badly printed

PDF codes by combining information from multiple images. When Poor Quality

PDF On is scanned, poor quality PDF code reading is improved, but the

scanner’s snappiness is decreased, making it less aggressive when reading

good quality bar codes. This setting does not affect 1D bar code reading.

Default = Poor Quality PDF Reading Off.

Poor Quality PDF Reading Off*

Poor Quality PDF Reading On

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4.6.4 Mobile Phone Read Mode

When this mode is selected, your scanner is optimized to read bar codes from

mobile phone or other LED displays. However, the speed of scanning printed

bar codes may be slightly lower when this mode is enabled.

Hand Held Scanning - Mobile Phone

Presentation Scanning - Mobile Phone

4.6.5 Hands Free Time-Out

The Scan Stand and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free”

modes. If the scanner’s trigger is pulled when using a hands free mode, the

scanner changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the time the scanner

should remain in manual trigger mode by setting the Hands Free Time-Out.

Once the time-out value is reached, (if there have been no further trigger pulls)

the scanner reverts to the original hands free mode. Scan the Hands Free

Time-Out bar code, then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300,000

milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save. Default = 5,000 ms.

Hands Free Time-Out

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4.6.6 Reread Delay

This sets the time period before the scan engine can read the same bar code a

second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the

same bar code. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads.

Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive bar code scanning is

required. Reread Delay only works when in a Presentation Mode.

Default = Medium.

Short (500 ms)

Medium (750 ms)*

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)

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4.6.6.1 2D reread delay

Sometimes 2D bar codes can take longer to read than other bar codes. If

you wish to set a separate Reread Delay for 2D bar codes, scan one of the

programming codes that follows. 2D Reread Delay Off indicates that the

time set for Reread Delay is used for both 1D and 2D bar codes. Default =

2D Reread Delay Off.

2D Reread Delay Off*

Short (1000ms)

Medium (2000ms)

Long (3000ms)

Extra Long (4000ms)

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4.6.7 Aimer Delay

The aimer delay allows a delay time for the operator to aim the scan engine

before the picture is taken. Use these codes to set the time between when

the trigger is pulled and when the picture is taken. During the delay time, the

aiming light will appear, but the LEDs won’t turn on until the delay time is over.

Default = Off.

200 milliseconds

400 milliseconds

Off (no delay) *

4.6.7.1 Aimer Mode

This feature allows you to turn the aimer on and off. When the Interlaced

bar code is scanned, the aimer is interlaced with the illumination LEDs.

Default = Interlaced.

Interlaced*

Off

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4.6.8 No Read

With No Read turned On, the scan engine notifies you if a code cannot be read.

If No Read is turned Off, the “NR” will not appear. Default = Off.

If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,”

you can edit the output message (see Data Formatting ). The hex code for

the No Read symbol is 9C.

Off*

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4.6.9 Video Reverse

Video Reverse is used to allow the scan engine to read bar codes that are

inverted. The Video Reverse Off bar code below is an example of this type of

bar code. Scan Video Reverse Only to read only inverted bar codes. Scan

Video Reverse and Standard Bar Codes to read both types of codes.

Note: After scanning Video Reverse Only, menu bar codes cannot be read. You must scan

Video Reverse Off or Video Reverse and Standard Bar Codes in order to read menu

bar codes.

Note: Images downloaded from the unit are not reversed. This is a setting for decoding only.

Video Reverse Off *

Video Reverse and Standard Bar Codes

Video Reverse Only

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4.6.10 Illumination Lights

If you want the illumination lights on while reading a bar code, scan the Lights

On bar code, below. However, if you want to turn just the lights off, scan the

Lights Off bar code. Default = Lights On.

Note: This setting does not affect the aimer light. The aiming light can be set

using Aimer Mode.

Lights On*

Lights Off

4.6.11 CodeGate®

When CodeGate is On, the trigger is used to allow decoded data to be

transmitted to the host system. The scanner remains on, scanning and

decoding bar codes, but the bar code data is not transmitted until the trigger is

pressed. When CodeGate is Off, bar code data is transmitted when it is

decoded. Default = CodeGate Off Out-of-Stand.

CodeGate Off Out-of-Stand *

CodeGate On Out-of-Stand

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4.7 Prefix/Suffix selections

4.7.1 To Add a Prefix or Suffix

Step 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in

the Symbology Charts) for the symbology to which you want to apply

the prefix or suffix. For example, for Code 128, Code ID is “j” and Hex

ID is “6A”.

Step 3. Scan the 2 hex digits from the Programming Chart or scan 9, 9 for all

symbologies.

Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

1252), for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.

Note: To add the Code I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 0.

To add AIM I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 1.

To add a backslash (\), scan 5, C, 5, C.

To add a backslash (\) as in Step 7, you must scan 5C twice – once to

create the leading backslash and then to create the backslash itself.

Step 5. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart.

Step 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character.

Step 7. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

Repeat Steps 1-6 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.

Example: Add a Tab Suffix to All Symbologies :

Step 1. Scan Add Suffix.

Step 2. Scan 9, 9 from the Programming Chart to apply this suffix to all

symbologies.

Step 3. Scan 0, 9 from the Programming Chart. This corresponds with the hex

value for a horizontal tab, shown in the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code

Page 1252).

Scan Save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

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4.7.2 To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes

You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a

symbology. If you have been entering prefixes and suffixes for single

symbologies, you can use Clear One Prefix (Suffix) to delete a specific

character from a symbology. When you Clear All Prefixes (Suffixes), all the

prefixes or suffixes for a symbology are deleted.

Step 1. Scan the Clear One Prefix or Clear One Suffix symbol.

Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in

the Symbology Charts) for the symbology from which you want to clear

the prefix or suffix.

Step 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart or scan 9, 9 for

all symbologies.

Your change is automatically saved.

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4.7.3 To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to All

Symbologies

Scan the following bar code if you wish to add a carriage return suffix to all

symbologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs

a carriage return suffix for all symbologies.

Add CR SuffixAll Symbologies

Prefix Selections

Add Prefix

Clear All Prefixes

Clear One Prefix

Suffix Selections

Add Suffix

Clear One Suffix

Clear All Suffixes

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4.7.4 Utilities

To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies

This selection allows you to turn on transmission of a Code I.D. before the

decoded symbology. (See the Symbology Charts) for the single character code

that identifies each symbology. This action first clears all current prefixes, then

programs a Code I.D. prefix for all symbologies. This is a temporary setting

that will be removed when the unit is power cycled.

Add Code I.D. Prefix toAll Symbologies (Temporary)

Data Terminator

None *

CRLF

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4.8 Data format Selections

4.8.1 Data Format Editor Introduction

You may use the Data Format Editor to change the scan engine’s output.

For example, you can use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at

certain points in bar code data as it is scanned. The selections in the

following pages are used only if you wish to alter the output. Default Data

Format setting = None. Normally, when you scan a bar code, it is output

automatically. However, when you create a format, you must use a “send”

command (see Send Commands) within the format program to output data.

Multiple formats may be programmed into the scan engine. They are

stacked in the order in which they are entered. However, the following list

presents the order in which formats are applied:

1. Specific Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length

2. Specific Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length

3. Specific Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length

4. Specific Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length

5. Universal Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length

6. Universal Terminal ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length

7. Universal Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length

8. Universal Terminal ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length

The maximum size of a data format configuration is 2000 bytes, which

includes header information. If a bar code is read that fails the first data

format, the next data format, if there is one, will be used on the bar code data.

If there is no other data format, the raw data is output. If you have changed

data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and return to the factory

defaults, scan the Default Data Format code below.

Default Data Format *

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4.8.2 Data Format Editor Commands

When working with the Data Format Editor, a virtual cursor is moved along

your input data string. The following commands are used to both move

this cursor to different positions, and to select, replace, and insert data into

the final output.

4.8.2.1 Send Commands

￭ Send all characters

F1 Include in the output message all of the characters from the input

message, starting from current cursor position, followed by an insert

character. Syntax = F1xx where xx stands for the insert character’s

hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart

(Code Page 1252), for decimal, hex and character codes.

￭ Send a number of characters

F2 Include in the output message a number of characters followed by an

insert character. Start from the current cursor position and continue

for “nn” characters or through the last character in the input message,

followed by character “xx.” Syntax = F2nnxx where nn stands for the

numeric value (00-99) for the number of characters, and xx stands

for the insert character’s hex value for its ASCII code. Refer to the

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), for decimal, hex and

character codes.

F2 Example: Send a number of characters

Send the first 10 characters from the bar code above, followed by a

carriage return. Command string:F2100D

F2 is the “Send a number of characters” command

10 is the number of characters to send

0D is the hex value for a CR

The data is output as: 1234567890

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F2 and F1 Example: Split characters into 2 lines

Send the first 10 characters from the bar code above, followed by a

carriage return, followed by the rest of the characters.

Command string: F2100DF10D

F2 is the “Send a number of characters” command

10 is the number of characters to send for the first line

0D is the hex value for a CR

F1 is the “Send all characters” command

0D is the hex value for a CR

The data is output as:

1234567890

ABCDEFGHIJ

<CR>

￭ Send all characters up to a particular character

F3 Include in the output message all characters from the input message,

starting with the character at the current cursor position and

continuing to, but not including, the search character “ss,” followed by

an insert character. The cursor is moved forward to the “ss” character.

Syntax = F3ssxx where ss stands for the search character’s hex

value for its ASCII code, and xx stands for the insert character’s hex

value for its ASCII code. Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code

Page 1252), for decimal, hex and character codes.

F3 Example: Send all characters up to a particular character

Using the bar code above, send all characters up to but not including “D,”

followed by a carriage return.

Command string: F3440D

F3 is the “Send all characters up to a particular character” command

44 is the hex value for a 'D”

0D is the hex value for a CR

The data is output as: 1234567890ABC

<CR>

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￭ Send all characters up to a string

B9 Include in the output message all characters from the input

message, starting with the character at the current cursor position

and continuing to, but not including, the search string “s...s.” The

cursor is moved forward to the beginning of the “s...s” string.

Syntax = B9nnnns...s where nnnn stands for the length of the string,

and s...s stands for the string to be matched. The string is made up

of hex values for the characters in the string. Refer to the ASCII

Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), for decimal, hex and

character codes.

B9 Example: Send all characters up to a defined string

Using the bar code above, send all characters up to but not including “AB.”

Command string: B900024142

B9 is the “Send all characters up to a string” command

0002 is the length of the string (2 characters)

41 is the hex value for A

42 is the hex value for B

The data is output as: 1234567890

￭ Send all characters up to a string

E9 Include in the output message all but the last “nn” characters, starting

from the current cursor position. The cursor is moved forward to one

position past the last input message character included. Syntax = E9nn

where nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of

characters that will not be sent at the end of the message.

￭ Insert a character multiple times

F4 Send “xx” character “nn” times in the output message, leaving the cursor

in the current position. Syntax = F4xxnn where xx stands for the insert

character’s hex value for its ASCII code, and nn is the numeric value

(00-99) for the number of times it should be sent. Refer to the ASCII

Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), for decimal, hex and character

codes.

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E9 and F4 Example: Send all but the last characters, followed by 2 tabs

Send all characters except for the last 8 from the bar code above, followed

by 2 tabs.

Command string: E908F40902

E9 is the “Send all but the last characters” command

08 is the number of characters at the end to ignore

F4 is the “Insert a character multiple times” command

09 is the hex value for a horizontal tab

02 is the number of times the tab character is sent

The data is output as: 1234567890AB <tab><tab>

￭ Insert a string

BA Send “ss” string of “nn” length in the output message, leaving the

cursor in the current position. Syntax = BAnnnns...s where nnnn

stands for the length of the string, and s...s stands for the string. The

string is made up of hex values for the characters in the string. Refer

to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), for decimal, hex

and character codes.

B9 and BA Example: Look for the string “AB” and insert 2 asterisks (**)

Using the bar code above, send all characters up to but not including “AB.”

Insert 2 asterisks at that point, and send the rest of the data with a

carriage return after.

Command string: B900024142BA00022A2AF10D

B9 is the “Send all characters up to a string”command

0002 is the length of the string (2 characters)

41 is the hex value for A

42 is the hex value for B

BA is the “Insert a string” command

0002 is the length of the string to be added (2 characters)

2A is the hex value for an asterisk (*)

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2A is the hex value for an asterisk (*)

F1 is the “Send all characters” command

0D is the hex value for a CR

The data is output as:

1234567890**ABCDEFGHIJ

<CR>

￭ Insert symbology name

B3 Insert the name of the bar code’s symbology in the output message,

without moving the cursor. Only symbologies with Symbology Charts.

Refer to the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252), for decimal,

hex and character codes.

￭ Insert bar code length

B4 Insert the bar code’s length in the output message, without moving

the cursor. The length is expressed as a numeric string and does

not include leading zeroes.

B3 and B4 Example: Insert the symbology name and length

Send the symbology name and length before the bar code data from the

bar code above. Break up these insertions with spaces. End with a

carriage return.

Command string: B3F42001B4F42001F10D

B3 is the “Insert symbology name” command

F4 is the “Insert a character multiple times” command

20 is the hex value for a space

01 is the number of times the space character is sent

B4 is the “Insert bar code length” command

F4 is the “Insert a character multiple times” command

20 is the hex value for a space

01 is the number of times the space character is sent

F1 is the “Send all characters” command

0D is the hex value for a CR

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The data is output as:

Code128 20 1234567890ABCDEFGHIJ

<CR>

￭ Insert key strokes

B5 Insert a key stroke or combination of key strokes. Key strokes are

dependent on your keyboard. Any key can be inserted, including

arrows and functions. Syntax = B5xxssnn where xx is the number of

keys pressed (without key modifiers), ss is the key modifier from the

table below, and nn is the key number.

For example, B501021F inserts an “A” on a 104 key, U.S. style keyboard.

B5 = the command, 01 = number of keys pressed (without the key

modifier), 02 is the key modifier for Shift Right, and 1F is the “a” key. If a

lower case “a” were to be inserted, B501001F would be entered.

If there are three keystrokes, the syntax would change from B5xxssnn for

one keystroke to B5xxssnnssnnssnn. An example that would insert "abc"

is as follows: B503001F00320030F833.

Note: Key modifiers can be added together when needed.

Example: Control Left+Shift Left = 11.

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4.8.3 Data Formatter

When Data Formatter is turned Off, the bar code data is output to the host as

read, including prefixes and suffixes.

Data Formatter Off

You may wish to require the data to conform to a data format you have created

and saved. The following settings can be applied to your data format:

Data Formatter On, Not Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix

Scanned data is modified according to your data format, and prefixes and

suffixes are transmitted.

Data Formatter On, Not Required, Drop Prefix/Suffix

Scanned data is modified according to your data format. If a data format is

found for a particular symbol, those prefixes and suffixes are not transmitted.

If a data format is not found for that symbol, the prefixes and suffixes are

transmitted.

Data Format Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix

Scanned data is modified according to your data format, and prefixes and

suffixes are transmitted. Any data that does not match your data format

requirements generates an error tone and the data in that bar code is not

transmitted. If you wish to process this type of bar code without generating an

error tone, see Primary/Alternate Data Formats.

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Data Format Required, Drop Prefix/Suffix

Scanned data is modified according to your data format. If a data format is

found for a particular symbol, those prefixes and suffixes are not transmitted.

Any data that does not match your data format requirements generates an

error tone. If you wish to process this type of bar code without generating an

error tone, see Primary/Alternate Data Formats.

Choose one of the following options.

Default = Data Formatter On, Not Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix.

Data Formatter On, Not Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix *

Data Formatter On, Not Required, Drop Prefix/Suffix

Data Format Required, Keep Prefix/Suffix

Data Format Required, Drop Prefix/Suffix

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4.8.4 Primary/Alternate Data Formats

You can save up to four data formats, and switch between these formats.

Your primary data format is saved under 0. Your other three formats are saved

under 1, 2, and 3. To set your device to use one of these formats, scan one of

the bar codes below.

Primary Data Format

Data Format 1

Data Format 2

Data Format 3

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4.8.5 Show Data Format

Scan the bar code below to show current data format settings.

Data Format Settings

4.8.6 To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies

This selection allows you to turn on transmission of a Code I.D. before the

decoded symbology. This action first clears all current prefixes, then programs

a Code I.D. prefix for all symbologies. This is a temporary setting that will be

removed when the unit is power cycled.

Add Code I.D. Prefix toAll

Symbologies (Temporary)

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Appendix A –

Symbology Charts

“m” represents the AIM modifier character. Refer to International Technical

Specification, Symbology Identifiers, for AIM modifier character details.

Prefix/Suffix entries for specific symbologies override the universal (All

Symbologies, 99) entry.

Refer to Data Editing and Data Formatting for information about using Code ID

and AIM ID.

Linear Symbologies

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ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)

In keyboard applications, ASCII Control Characters can be represented in 3

different ways, as shown below. The CTRL+X function is OS and application

dependent. The following table lists some commonly used Microsoft

functionality. This table applies to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters

may differ depending on your Country Code/PC regional settings.

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ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data

received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the

bar code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from

the one the host pro-gram is expecting. If this is the case, select the code page

with which the bar codes were created. The data characters should then

appear properly.

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Full ASCII Chart

(Characters in parentheses represent Code 39 barcode printing)

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Function Codes for PC

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Appendix B – Programming Charts

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