P470/P370 RF Scanners
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P470/P370 RF Scanner
Product Reference Guide
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Revision B
December 2001
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About This Manual
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Warranty Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Chapter 1. The P470/P370 RF Scanner
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
The Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Quick Startup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Commonly Used P470/P370 Programming Bar Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2. Set Up
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Setting Up the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting to a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Optimizing RF Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Coexistence in Spectrum24 Environments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Using the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Using the UBC 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Chapter 3. Operation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Default Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Initial Powerup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Scan and Transmit Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Eliminating Repetitive Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
RF Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Host / Cradle Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Suffix Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Charge Status LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Cradle Pin-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Beeper Indications / Default Application Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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
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Host Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
RS-232C Host Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Host Response Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
RF Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
RF Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Sleep Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Decimal Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Key Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Beeper Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Power Detect Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Beep After Good Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Laser On Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Transmit “No Read” Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Linear Code Type Security Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Linear Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Linear Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Linear Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Linear Security Level 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Bi-directional Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Autodiscriminate Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
UPC-E1 Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
EAN-8 Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
UPC/EAN Security Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
UPC/EAN Security Level 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
UPC/EAN Security Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
UPC/EAN Security Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
UPC/EAN Security Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
UPC/EAN Coupon Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Enable/Disable Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
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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
Transmit Code ID Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Symbol Code ID Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Pause Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
RS-232C Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Parity (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Check Receive Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
Hardware Handshaking (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Software Handshaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Software Handshaking (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Software Handshaking (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Host Serial Response Time-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
RTS Line State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Stop Bit Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
ASCII Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
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MCL-Net Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
MCL-Net Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
MCL-Net Baud Rate (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
Scanner Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
MCL-Net Transmit Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
MCL-Net Frame Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Scanner Decode Beep Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
Long Range Scanning Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Aim Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Aim Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
Numeric Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Appendix A. Bar Code Information
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Appendix B. Automatic Project Download
Appendix C. Radio Channels
Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix D. Messages and Error Codes
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Communication Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Scanning Transmission Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Index
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Introduction
The P470/P370 RF Scanners Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for
and P470 (retail) cordless RF scanners.
Chapter Descriptions
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instructions.
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specifications of the scanner and the cradle.
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Chapter 5, Parameter Menus, has all the optional parameter bar codes for
personalizing your scanner.
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Appendix A, Bar Code Information, has information about bar codes.
Appendix B, Automatic Project Download, describes the AutoLoad feature.
Appendix C, Radio Channels, lists the available RF channels per Country.
Appendix D, Messages and Error Codes, describes possible error codes displayed
on the scanner.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents.
Bullets (•) indicate:
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action items
lists of alternatives
lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as
numbered lists.
Related Publications
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P470/P370 RF Scanner Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-38493-xx
PL 370/470 Cradle Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-38494-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.
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.
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Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
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United States
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350
United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
230 Victoria Street #04-05
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
+44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
337-6588 (Inside Singapore)
+65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore)
Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Austria/Österreich
Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70
Suite 3
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
+61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)
2.Haus, 5.Stock
1040 Vienna, Austria
1-505-5794 (Inside Austria)
+43-1-505-5794 (Outside Austria)
Denmark/Danmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Gydevang 2,
Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your local distributor or call
+44 118 945 7360
DK-3450 Allerod, Denmark
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
+45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)
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Finland/Suomi
France
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
+358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
+33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)
Germany/Deutchland
Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 68
Italy/Italia
Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
+49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
+39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)
Latin America Sales Support
7900 Glades Road
Mexico/México
Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Suite 340
Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
+1-561-483-1275 (Outside United States)
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
+52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)
Netherlands/Nederland
Norway/Norge
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Technologies
Trollasveien 36
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postboks 72
Postbus 24 7050 AA
1414 Trollasen, Norway
66810600 (Inside Norway)
+47-66810600 (Outside Norway)
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
+31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)
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South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Spain/España
Symbol Technologies S.A.
Edificioi la Piovera Azul
Rutherford Estate
C. Peonias, No. 2 - Sexta Planta
28042 Madrid, Spain
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-4405668 (Inside South Africa)
+27-11-4405668 (Outside South Africa)
+913244000 (Inside Spain)
+34-9-1-320-39-09 (Outside Spain)
Sweden/Sverige
Symbol Technologies AB
Albygatan 109D
Solna
Sweden
84452900 (Inside Sweden)
+46 84452900 (Outside Sweden)
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Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that
Business Partner for service.
Warranty
Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with
industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of
shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall
not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol,
(ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied
by Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse,
power shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with
the product operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of
customer and is not covered under this warranty.
Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Non-
serialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.
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Warranty Coverage and Procedure
During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s
manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center
at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center.
If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products
must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid.
Symbol will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America.
Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.
Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired
products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced
product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and
customer’s charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the
exchange.
Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup
thereof.
Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.
Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or
phone support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational requirements and
are available at a substantial discount during warranty period.
General
Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on
products furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities
on part of Symbol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential
damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.
Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way
exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.
Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the preceding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
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Chapter 1
The P470/P370 RF Scanner
Introduction
The P470/P370 cordless RF scanners bring new flexibility and economy to data capture
and data management in both industrial and retail operations. The scanner communicates
with your host computer through radio transmission instead of through a cable. With the RF
scanner, you are free to scan and transmit without a physical cable, from as far away as
100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight. This lets you take the scanner to
where the work is, whether on the loading dock, the plant floor, the warehouse, or the POS
checkout area. There are several versions available:
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P470: cordless retail scanner
P370: cordless industrial scanner
P370 ALR: cordless industrial ALR scanner
Unless otherwise noted, the term Phaser refers to all versions of the scanner.
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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 10 hours of use in a typical
application. When fully depleted, the battery can be recharged to full charge in about 3-1/2
hours.
The Cradle
The PL 370/470 Cradle acts as a:
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stand
2-way RF transmitter
communication interface with the host
battery charger for the cordless scanner.
The cradle can sit on a desktop or be wall-mounted, whichever is more convenient. The
the scanner.
The cradle also provides power for
charging the scanner’s battery (in the
scanner). The cradle has a charge status
Charge Status
Indicator Light
indicator light that shows the status of the
battery charging (Refer to Table 4-1 on
page 4-3).
Figure 1-1. Scanner and Cradle
There are two versions of the cradle:
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PL 470 Cradle: cordless retail version
PL 370 Cradle: cordless industrial version.
Unless otherwise noted, the term Cradle refers to both versions of the cradle.
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The P470/P370 RF Scanner
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.
PRG Page
1. Setting Up the System
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Connecting the cradle to a host *
- RS-232 connection
2-1
2-2
- Synapse connection (keyboard wedge, USB, etc.)
Charging the battery *
2-3
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1-2, 2-8
2-6
Pairing the scanner with the cradle *
- RF channel
3-8, 5-13, C-1
2-7
- Coexisting in Spectrum24 environments
2. Using the Default Applications
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Overview of Scan and Transmit application*
Keypad operation
3-2
3-2, 3-3, 3-26
3-4
Eliminating repetitive scanning
Selecting the host communication protocol
- RS-232 baud rate
3-2, 3-8, 5-8
5-81
3. Programming an Advanced Data Formatting Rule Using 123Scan 3-17
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Suffix values (appending Enter key andTab)
3-18
4. Troubleshooting Problems
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Troubleshooting table
3-28
3-5, D-2
4-7
Communication errors
Beeper indications and default application error codes
Cradle LED indications
4-3
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Commonly Used P470/P370 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
Cradle Firmware Version
Load 123Scan File
Reset Default Application
(Clears previously programmed ADF rules and/or
MCL-Designer applications)
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Chapter 2
Set Up
Introduction
This chapter covers the procedures for setting up the RF scanner 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.
Setting Up the Cradle
The basic steps to set up the cradle are listed below and described in more detail in the
following sections.
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connecting the cradle to a host
mounting the cradle, if desired
pairing the scanner to the cradle.
Connecting to a Host
With some host types, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls if the appropriate
host type is not selected. This may result in an error message generated by the host. To
correct this situation, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal. See
Chapter 5, Parameter Menus for more information.
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There are two basic host communications options available:
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using an RS-232 cable
using a Synapse cable.
RS-232 Connection
1. Make sure all host devices are powered down.
2. Plug the connector at the end of the cradle’s cable into the appropriate RS-232
receiving port on the host device.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the COM1 connector on the cradle.
COM1
Power port
Figure 2-1. Ports on the Cradle
4. Connect the power connector of the power supply into the Power port on the
cradle.
5. Connect the appropriate line cord to the power supply and into an AC receptacle.
6. The indicator light on the cradle blinks, signifying successful power-up.
Figure 2-2. Power Supply Port
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7. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position.
Using A Synapse Cable
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
sequence, the Synapse Interface Adapter will not operate properly.
2. Connect the Synapse cable to the cradle (see Figure 2-1 on page 2-2).
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 2-3. See the Synapse guide for
details.
To Host
Synapse Interface
Adapter (Module)
Synapse
Cable
Flying Power
Lead
To Cradle
Figure 2-3. Synapse and Adapter Cable
5. Connect the Synapse Interface adapter to the host.
6. Connect the power supply to the cradle (see Figure 2-2).
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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.
10. Rotate the antenna to the vertical position.
Wand Emulation, OCIA, OCR, Keyboard Wedges
See the appropriate Synapse cable instructions. An adapter cable is required.
Wall Mounting
Before wall-mounting the cradle, the scanner support tab must be changed from the desk-
mount position to the wall-mount position.
1. Lift the scanner support tab out of the top part of the cradle and replace it in the
wall-mount position.
Desk Mount
Wall Mount
Figure 2-4. Scanner Support Tab
2. Seat the cables from the bottom of the cradle in the grooves along the length of it
so that the bottom of the cradle is smooth.
Cable
Grooves
Figure 2-5. Placement of Cables
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3. Fasten the two screws provided into the wall where the cradle will hang, leaving
about 1/8” (0.3 cm) of the screw outside the wall for the cradle’s wall mounting
sockets (A template is provided for you in the PL 370/470 Quick Reference Guide
p/n 72-38494-xx).
4. Place the cradle over the screw heads and slide down until it fits into place. Slight
pressure upwards should not move the cradle.
Figure 2-6. Securing Cradle to Wall
5. Position the antenna vertically (pointing toward the ceiling).
6. Place the scanner in the cradle.
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Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle
The scanner and cradle must be paired for communication to occur.
Note: If the cradle is attached to a new host, re-scan the pairing bar code.
To pair the scanner with the cradle:
1. Scan the pairing bar code on the top of the cradle.
To pair a long range scanner (P370 ALR) to a regular P370 cradle, attach the
“spare pairing bar code” label to the cradle. This 15 mil bar code, packaged with
the cradle, can be scanned by the P370 ALR at a distance of approximately two
feet from the cradle.
2. The scanner may briefly display the “pairing search for channel” message while the
scanner searches for the base. Once the base is detected, information is
exchanged (addressing, RF channels, etc.) between the scanner and the cradle.
Note: It may take up to 30 seconds for the scanner to search for the base
during over-the-air pairing.To reduce the pairing time, place the
scanner in the cradle.
3. After the exchange is complete, the scanner and cradle are paired.
Successful pairing is indicated by a warble beep and the base’s LED will flash.
If pairing is unsuccessful, the scanner emits a Lo/Hi beep and displays the
following message:
Pairing Unsuccessful
Push ENTER & Try Again
The pairing of a scanner to a cradle is one-to-one. Only one scanner can be paired to a
cradle at any point in time. If you pair a second scanner to an in use cradle, the cradle’s
connection to the first scanner will be broken and the connection re-established with the
second scanner.
To pair a scanner to a different cradle, scan its pairing bar code located on the top of the
cradle.
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Optimizing RF Performance
Mounting
The RF scanner and cradle are equipped with a 2.4 GHz point-to-point radio that has an
RF transmission range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) even without a direct line of sight.
In addition to being a 2-way RF transmitter, the cradle is a battery charger and should be
mounted in an accessible location like on a table or desktop. For optimum RF performance,
especially in difficult environments, mount the cradle on a wall as high as possible.
Coexistence in Spectrum24 Environments
If you operate your scanner or cradle in close proximity to a Spectrum24 device, maintain
a buffer of 3 feet or greater between the transmitters. A Spectrum24 device includes but is
not limited to a terminal with a Spectrum24 radio, PC with a Spectrum24 card, or a
Spectrum24 Access Point. If a scanner or cradle is less than 3 ft. from a 2.4 GHz
Spectrum24 transmitter (antenna), especially an Access Point, your communication
performance may degrade.
Select a Channel Outside the Spectrum24 band
In the unlikely event that Spectrum24 radio traffic causes interference between the scanner
and the cradle, you can change the scanner’s RF channel to one that minimizes or
eliminates the interference.
Phaser cordless scanners have three channels that are not within the Spectrum24 band,
devices should use these channels. For instructions on how to change the scanner’s RF
channel, see System Setup Options on page 3-8.
In applications with low scanning/data transmission duty cycles, you may assign the same
channel to more than one cordless scanner.
After channels 81, 82 and 83, the next best channels to use are 60 through 80; the higher
the channel the better. See Appendix C, Radio Channels for a list of available radio
channels per country.
* Not available in some countries.
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Phaser-to-Phaser Co-Existence
operated on the same channel with little or no interference, assuming average scanning
rates.
For higher than average scanning rates, P470/370 scanners within listening range (100
feet) of each other should be operated on different channels, set apart by at least one
channel (for example, 2, 4, 6, etc.). Cordless Phaser scanners support up to 82
communication channels. Not all channels are available in all countries. Refer to Appendix
C, Radio Channels for more information.
Increase the number of RF Retries
If the scanner’s transmission is not received by the cradle or the base’s acknowledgment
response is not received by the scanner (see Communication Errors on page 3-5), the
scanner retransmits the lost or corrupted data. The scanner attempts 4 RF Retries (default)
but can be programmed to attempt up to 8.
Depending on your particular RF environment, additional retries may cause your scanner
transaction time to increase in the presence of heavy Spectrum24 traffic.
Charging the Battery
Before its first use, the scanner’s battery must be charged. It can be charged:
•
•
Using the cradle
Using the UBC 2000.
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Using the Cradle
1. Set up the cradle as described in Setting Up the Cradle on page 2-1. .
Figure 2-7. Placing the Scanner into the Cradle
2. 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.
3. The battery charges automatically. A full charge of a depleted battery takes
approximately 3-1/2 hours.
Note: For additional information on charging, see Table 4-1 on page 4-3.
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.
Using the UBC 2000
The battery can be charged using the Universal Battery Charger UBC 2000. The UBC
adapter for the P470/P370 scanner battery is required. Refer to the UBC 2000 guide for
information on recharging the battery using the UBC 2000.
Battery Charge
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.
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Chapter 3
Operation
Introduction
This chapter covers how to use the cordless Phaser scanner.
Default Application
The cordless scanner is shipped from the factory with a default scan and transmit
application.
This application allows users to scan and view data, enter quantities, and manually enter
alphanumeric data.
When the unit is powered up, it displays the system start-up banner. Alternatively, the
scanner can be reset manually by pressing the <FUNC> key, then the <*> key. When the
scanner is powered up or reset, the system banner appears as follows:
Symbol Technologies
Phaser RF
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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 the Scan & Transmit application. The default
communication protocol is RS232/Synapse.
If a Synapse cable is attached, the scanner automatically overrides the default settings.
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.
If the scanner powers down, pull the trigger or press the <ENTER> key to wake it up.
The scan and transmit screen appears as follows:
SKU:
_____________________
In this mode, scanned bar codes are automatically transmitted to the cradle and then the
host in real time.
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.)
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With keypad entry enabled (default setting out of the box), press the <ENTER> key after
keying in data. During data entry, the <BK> key corrects keying errors digit by digit, and the
<FUNC> then <BK> 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
<Mode> 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 <ENTER> to send the
data.
To return to numeric entry mode after entering alpha characters, press the <Mode> key
again. For example, to manually enter 17ABF5, do the following steps:
Data
Action
Press numeric button 1.
1
7
A
Press numeric button 7.
Press <MODE> button once, then numeric
button 7 once. Wait for one second (you will hear a
low pitched beep).
B
F
5
Press numeric button 7 twice.
Press numeric button 8 three times.
Press <MODE> button once, then numeric
button 5 once, then <ENTER>.
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 <ENTER> 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 <ENTER> key without entering a quantity.
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Communication Errors
communicate. When a communication error occurs using the default application, the
scanner emits 4 beeps (LO HI LO HI) and displays a "Failed Communication" error
message, like the one shown below. The three-digit error code on the scanner screen
indicates what type of communication problem occurred. Error code 015 generally
indicates the scanner is out of RF range, not properly paired to the base, or the base may
have lost power. For a detailed list of all the error codes see Appendix D, Messages and
Error Codes and Beeper Indications / Default Application Error Codes on page 4-7.
Failed Communication
Error 015 Push ENTER
To return to the application, press <ENTER>.
Three types of communication errors can occur:
1. The RF transmitted data was NOT received by the cradle.
2. The cradle received the RF transmitted data, but the scanner did NOT receive a
cradle's acknowledgment.
3. The host and cradle are not communicating properly.
RF Communication Errors
1. If the RF transmitted data was NOT received by the cradle, move the scanner
closer to the cradle to reestablish communication, then re-scan the bar code. If the
communication has been reestablished, the scanner will sound a good decode
beep and no error beeps. Resume normal scanning.
cradle's acknowledgment, move the scanner closer to the cradle to reestablish
communication, then re-scan the bar code. If the communication has been
reestablished, the scanner will sound a good decode beep and no error beeps. In
this scenario data may have been transmitted to the host. If the cradle had
previously sent data to the host, it will NOT pass this re-scanned data to the host.
Resume normal scanning.
For additional information see Optimizing RF Performance on page 2-7.
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Host / Cradle Communication Errors
3. If the host and cradle are not communicating properly, insure the cabling is properly
connected, baud rate is properly set, and correct COM port has been selected.
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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, set the scanner’s RF channel, setting the scanner ID, etc.
Enter the System Menu by scanning the bar code below or by entering a keypad sequence.
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 <FUNC>, then the <*>
key, followed by the <FUNC> key, then the <BK> 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 nd Down
arrow keys to scroll
through them. Press <ENTER> to select a menu option. You can also select a menu option
directly by typing the associated menu option number and then pressing <ENTER>.
0. System Setup
1. App. Control
2. Parameter Control
3. System Status
4. Version
9. Return to App.
The system menu options are described below.
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System Setup Options
System Setup allows you to configure the scanner’s basic settings such as setting an RF
channel.
Option
Description
0. Set Com Protocol
-RS232/Synapse
-MCL NET
Sets the communication protocol used by the default application.
The options are MCL-Net or RS232/Synapse. If RS232/Synapse
is selected, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS-
232 or Synapse interface is required. To cancel the change,
press the <FUNC> then <BK> keys, and to accept the change,
press the <ENTER> key.
-Back to Com Protocol
1. Set RF Channel
Allows the user to set/change the RF channel used for
communication between the scanner and cradle.
programmable channel (frequency) between 2.402 GHz
(channel 02) and 2.483 GHz (channel 83).
A maximum of 81 channels are available. Not all channels are
available in all countries. If a channel is not legal to use in your
country, an error beep will be heard instead of a successful
warble. For a list of Channel Availability by Country, see
Appendix C, Radio Channels.
Channel:
54
New Channel:
_ _
To cancel the change, press the <FUNC> then <BK> keys, and
to accept the change, press the <ENTER> key.
2. 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 <FUNC> then <BK> keys, and to accept the
change, press the <ENTER> key.
3. 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 <FUNC> then <BK> keys,
and to accept the change, press the <ENTER> key.
9. Back to Main
Returns the user to the system menu.
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App. Control
App. Control allows you to control your application, specifically, load new applications on
your scanner, reset your default applications, etc.
You can load a new application 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
Description
Puts the scanner into a mode to receive MCL-Designer
application downloads 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.
<ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO
OR
To enter this mode from an application without entering the
system menu or entering key strokes, scan the bar code below.
Load New MCL-Designer Application
Scanner ready,
on PC start download
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 <FUNC> then <BK> keys.
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Option
Description
1. Set Default App
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?
<ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO
Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK>
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 or entering key strokes, 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
Description
2. Enable AutoLoad
Enables the automatic application download feature in the
default application. This allows the user to remove the scanner
from the box, pair it with the cradle, place the scanner in the
cradle and automatically download a new application to the
scanner.
AutoLoad App.
-Enable
-Disable
In order for this feature to operate properly, the cradle must be
connected to a host running MCL-Link, and the user’s host must
be configured properly with specific files in specific locations
(See Appendix A). If the user does not set up the host in the
required manner, the scanner reverts to normal charging mode.
This feature is enabled by default, but may be disabled by use of
this System Menu item.
Selecting Enable will enable this feature; Disable will disable
this feature. To exit without changing this setting, press <FUNC>
then <BK>.
Note that “Enable AutoLoad” ONLY works with the default
application and does not work with any MCL Designer generated
applications.
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Option
3. System Code
Description
Updates the scanner operating system (Firmware). To enter this
mode using the key pad, select this option on the system menu.
Load New System Code
<ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO
Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK>
key to cancel the choice (No).
OR
To enter this mode from an application without entering the
system menu or entering key strokes, scan the bar code below.
System Code
Place unit in cradle
on PC start download
Place the scanner in the cradle before initiating the download
from the PC Utility.
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 <ENTER> key for 30 seconds. In addition,
power to the cradle must be cycled (powered off then on) before
it will communicate with the scanner again.
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Option
Description
4. Base Station Code
Updates the cradle’s operating system (Firmware). To enter this
mode using the key pad, select this option on the system menu.
Load New Base Code
<ENTER>=YES <BK>=NO
Press the <ENTER> key to confirm the choice (Yes) or the <BK>
key to cancel the choice (No).
OR
To enter this mode from an application without entering the
system menu or entering key strokes, scan the bar code below.
Base Station Code
Base Station ready,
on PC start download
To start the download to the cradle, press the start button on the
PC Utility.
Note: You will automatically exit this message after 15 seconds
and return to the application, even if the PC download is NOT
initiated.
To exit this mode and prevent the download of new firmware or if
the PC download is not initiated, the power to the cradle must be
cycled (powered off then on) before it will communicate with the
scanner again. No action is required on the scanner side.
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
Description
0. Scan Parameters
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
<FUNC> <BK> to quit
After scanning the desired bar codes, press <FUNC> then <BK> 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
Description
Checks the battery charge level.
0. Battery Check
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
Returns the user to the system menu.
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Version
0. Scanner Version
This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run
by the scanner. For example, the firmware version shown on the
display below is NBRVRAAG, also called Revision “G” (which is the
last letter of the firmware’s full name NBRVRAAG).
To enter this mode using the keypad, select this option on the
System Menu. The following screen displays.
Scanner: NBRVRAAG
MCL: 4.1
If you entered “Scanner Version” from the System Menu, after 15
seconds or by pressing <ENTER>, 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 “Scanner Version” using the bar code above, after
15 seconds or by pressing <ENTER>, you will automatically exit
the System Menu and re-enter the application.
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1. Cradle Version
This option displays the version of firmware (operating system) run
by the cordless scanner’s cradle. For example, the firmware
version shown on the display below is NBRVCAAF, also called
Revision “F” (which is the last letter of the firmware’s full name
NBRVCAAF).
To enter this mode using the keypad, select this option on the
System Menu. The following screen displays.
Cradle: NBRVCAAF
If you entered “Cradle Version” from the System Menu, after 15
seconds or by pressing <ENTER>, 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.
Cradle Firmware Version
If you entered “Cradle Version” using the bar code above, after 15
seconds or by pressing <ENTER>, you will automatically exit the
System Menu and re-enter the application.
9. Back to Main
Returns the user to the system menu.
Return to App
Return to App.
Return to App exits the system menu and returns to the application.
To do this, press <9> then <ENTER>.
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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 cordless scanner can
be programmed via a cordless (RF) 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, E-mail, or fax).
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 P470/370 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, 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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5/9
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 and 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. 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
+
_
dead zone (
)
2
Scan
Beam
Scan
Beam
Bar Code
Bar Code
Bar Code
Figure 3-2. Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone
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Decode Zone
15.6 in.
39.6 cm
10 in.
25.4 cm
Width
5 in.
12.7 cm
Of
0 in.
0 cm
Field
5 in.
12.7 cm
5 mil
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.
5 in.
10 in.
15 in.
20 in.
25 in.
30 in.
35 in.
40 in.
45 in.
0 cm
12.7 cm
25.4 cm
38.1 cm
50.8 cm
63.5 cm
76.2 cm
88.9 cm 101.6 cm 114.3 cm
Distance From Front Of Scanner
Figure 3-3. P470/P370 1D Scanner - Decode Zone
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20.0 in.
50.4 cm
15.0 in.
38.1 cm
10 in.
25.4 cm
Width
5 in.
12.7 cm
Of
0 in.
0 cm
Field
5 in.
12.7 cm
100% UPC
15 Mil
10 in.
25.4 cm
40 Mil
55 Mil
15.0 in.
38.1 cm
20.0 in.
50.8 cm
70 Mil Reflective
100 Mil Reflective
245 in.
0 in.
35 in.
70 in.
105 in.
140 in.
175 in.
210 in.
280 in.
315 in.
350 in.
385 in.
0 cm
88.9 cm
177.8 cm 266.7 cm 355.6 cm 444.5 cm 533.4 cm 622.3 cm 711.2 cm 800.1 cm
889.0 cm 977.9 cm
Distance From Front Of Scanner
Figure 3-4. P370 ALR 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
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 <ENTER>. A beep lets
you know that the entry was accepted. See Figure 3-5 on page 3-27.
To enter alpha characters, press the <Mode> 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 <ENTER> to save or send
the data.
To return to numeric entry mode after entering alpha characters, press the <Mode> key
again. For example, to manually enter 17ABF5, do the following steps:
Data
Action
Press numeric button 1.
1
7
A
Press numeric button 7.
Press <MODE> button once, then numeric
button 7 once. Wait for one second (you will hear a
low pitched beep).
B
F
5
Press numeric button 7 twice.
Press numeric button 8 three times.
Press <MODE> button once, then numeric
button 5 once, then <ENTER>.
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. 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 3-5. Scanner Keypad
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Troubleshooting
Refer to Appendix D, Messages and Error Codes for additional troubleshooting information.
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Solution
General problem solving
• Check that the power supply is attached to the cradle.
• Check for loose cable connections at the cradle, AC power
supply, or host device.
• Make sure the scanner and cradle have been successfully
paired.
• Check the scanner’s battery charge level. See Battery
Check on page 3-14.
• Make sure the device is programmed to read the type of bar
code you want to scan.
• Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced.
• Try scanning another similar symbol of the same code type.
• Be sure you’re within the proper scanning decode range.
range.
about 30 seconds) and try scanning again.
The scanner emits error
beeps after decoding a
bar code.
2-1.
• Check that the scanner is successfully paired with the
cradle. See Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle on page 2-
6.
• Check that you are within transmitting range. See
Communication Errors on page 3-5 and Appendix D,
Messages and Error Codes.
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Table 3-1. TroubleshootingTable (Continued)
Solution
Problem
The scanner does not
scan the programming
bar codes in this PRG.
Parameters on page 3-14).
• For the default application running on a previous version of
firmware (Revision F or lower, such as E), 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
3-15.
The PC cannot download
an application to the
scanner.
• Check to make sure you are using an RS-232 cable. The
application can not be downloaded to a scanner using a
Synapse cable.
• Make sure the scanner and cradle are successfully paired.
base.
• If the problem continues, cycle power to the base (powered
off then on).
Received an 015
communication error
while using a Synapse
cable.
• 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 on page 2-3 for more information
The P370 ALR scanner
will not pair with a PL370
cradle.
• To pair a long range P370 ALR scanner with a PL370
cradle, attach the spare pairing bar code label to the cradle
and scan the bar code. For additional information, see
Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle on page 2-6.
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Table 3-1. TroubleshootingTable (Continued)
Problem
Solution
The Scanner will not load
my ADF rule.
• Software download to the scanner while the scanner is
running the default application.
•
•
Check that the scanner is successfully paired with the
cradle (see page 2-6).
Check that the cradle and PC are connected using an
RS-232 cable.
• Software download or scanning a bar code sheet while the
scanner is running an MCL-Designer generated application
•
Erase the MCL-Designer application from the
scanner’s memory by scanning the “Reset Default
•
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.
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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.
Changing the Battery
Once a battery is fully charged, it will generally last up to 10 hours without being returned
to the cradle. By returning it to the cradle during the day, you extend this time.
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Removing the Battery
1. Slide the release latch down using center indent and remove the cover.
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Battery
Release
Latch
Figure 4-1. 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 4-2. Pulling the Battery Out
Replacing 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.
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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 4-1. Cradle LED Indications
LED
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
On
The battery is actively charging.
Battery charging is complete.
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Technical Specifications
Table 4-2.Technical Specification s
Description
Item
Decode Capability
The RF scanner can be programmed to decode the following
code types: 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.
The RF scanner can auto-discriminate between all of the above
code types except for Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII.
Scanner Beeper Operation
Scan Repetition Rate
Roll (Skew) Tolerance
Pitch
User-selectable: Enabled, Disabled.
35 (± 5) scans/sec (bidirectional)
± 30° from normal
± 65° from normal
Yaw
± 60° from normal
Decode Depth of Field
Print Contrast Minimum
See Decode Zone on page 3-24.
20% absolute dark/light differential, measured at the wavelength
of the laser diode.
Ambient Light Immunity
Artificial Lighting
Sunlight
450 ft. candles
4844 lux
10,000 ft. candles
107,640 lux
Operating Temperature
P370 (Industrial)
P470 (Retail)
-4° to 122°F
32° to 104°F
-20° to 50°C
0° to 40°C
Storage Temperature
Sealing
-40° to 140°F
-40° to 60°C
P370: All components sealed to IP 54 specification against
wind blown dust and rain.
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Durability (Scanner)
P370 (Industrial)
P470 (Retail)
P370: 6-ft. (1.8 m)
P470: 5-ft. (1.5 m)
Drops to concrete over entire temperature range
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Table 4-2. Technical Specifications (Continued)
Description
Item
Dimensions
Height
Width
7.0 in. (17.8 cm)
9.2 in. (13.5 cm)
3.5 in. (9.8 cm)
Depth
Laser Classifications
CDRH Class II, IEC Class 1, IEC Class 2
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Cradle Pin-outs
The following table shows the pin-outs for COM1 on the cradle.
Table 4-3. Pin-outs
Pin
1
Cradle
Reserved
Pin 1
2
VCC (Out)
Ground
3
4
Synapse Data
Synapse Clock
RXD IN
5
6
7
TXD OUT
8
DTR (Tied HI)
CTS - IN
9
10
RTS - OUT
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Beeper Indications / Default Application Error Codes
Table 4-4 list beep sequence and their meanings for standard beeps programmed into the
scanner. Other applications written for the scanner can have their own beep sequences and
therefore are not listed in this table. See your System Administrator for beep sequences
and their meanings.
For additional information on Error Codes, see Communication Errors on page 3-5.
Table 4-4. Beeper Indications
Beeper Sequence
Indication
Default Application
Error Codes
Standard Use
Short high tone
A bar code symbol was decoded (if
decode beeper is enabled).
N/A
4 Beeps - long low
A host transmission error occurred. Data Error code 003
was not successfully sent to the host
device. This occurs if a unit is not
properly configured. Check option
settings.
Error code 009
Error code 018
Error code 247
Error code 249
Error code 253
5 Beeps - low tone
Convert or format error.
Error code 002
Error code 008
Hi/Hi/Hi/Lo tone
RS-232 receive error.
Error code 005
Low Battery
4 Beeps - short Hi
Battery requires recharging.
4 Beeps - Lo/Hi/Lo/Hi An RF transmission error has occurred. Error code 015
Move closer to the cradle and re-scan
the bar code.
Error code 016
Error code 017
Error code 024
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high tone
Correct entry scanned or correct menu N/A
sequence performed.
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Table 4-4. Beeper Indications (Continued)
Beeper Sequence
Indication
Default Application
Error Codes
Long Lo/Long Hi tone Input error, incorrect bar code or
“Cancel” scanned, wrong entry,
N/A
incorrect bar code programming
sequence; remain in program mode.
Hi/Lo tone
Keyboard parameter selected. Enter
value using bar code keypad.
N/A
Hi/Lo/Hi/Lo tone
Successful program exit with change in N/A
the parameter setting.
4 Beeps - Lo/Hi/Lo/Hi Correct entry scanned or correct menu N/A
sequence performed in the scanner but
communication error with cradle has
occurred.
followed by
2 Beeps - Lo/Hi
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Chapter 5
Parameter Menus
Introduction
This chapter has the optional parameter bar codes necessary to program the RF scanner.
The RF scanner is shipped with the settings shown inTable 5-1. These default values are
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 5-10 after power up. Any other
RS-232 host interface works with the default setting.
If it is attached to a Synapse cable, plug everything together as described on page 2-3 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). An asterisk (*) next to a bar code indicates the default.
Table 5-1. DefaultTabl e
Parameter
Set Default Parameter
Default
Page Number
All Defaults
5-7
Communication Protocol
Scan & Transmit Application
RS-232 Host Type
Host Response Timeout
RF Channel
RS232/Synapse
Standard
5-8
5-9
5 seconds
5-12
5-13
5-13
5-15
5-16
5-17
No Default Setting
4
RF Retries
Sleep Time
10 seconds
Decimal Point (.)
Enabled
Decimal Separator
Key Click
Beeper Options
Beeper Tone
High Frequency
High
5-18
5-19
5-20
5-21
5-22
Beeper Volume
Power Detect Beep
Beep After Good Decode
Laser On Time
Enabled
Enabled
3.0 seconds
Decode Options
Transmit “No Read” Message
Linear Code Type Security Levels
Bi-directional Redundancy
Autodiscriminate Response Time
Disabled
1
5-23
5-24
5-26
5-27
Disabled
1.0 second
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Table 5-1. DefaultTable (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
UPC/EAN
UPC-A
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Ignore
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5-28
5-28
5-29
5-29
5-30
5-31
5-32
UPC-E
UPC-E1
EAN-8
EAN-13
Bookland EAN
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental
Redundancy
7
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit
UPC-A Preamble
Enabled
Enabled
5-33
5-33
5-33
5-34
5-35
5-36
5-37
5-38
5-39
5-40
5-41
5-43
Enabled
System Character
System Character
System Character
Disabled
UPC-E Preamble
UPC-E1 Preamble
Convert UPC-E to A
Convert UPC-E1 to A
Disabled
EAN-8 Zero Extend
Disabled
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type
UPC/EAN Security Levels
UPC/EAN Coupon Code
Type is EAN-13
0
Disabled
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Table 5-1. DefaultTable (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Code 128
Code 128
UCC/EAN-128
Code 39
Enabled
Enabled
5-44
5-45
Code 39
Enabled
Disabled
2 to 55
5-46
5-47
5-49
5-50
5-51
5-52
5-53
5-54
Trioptic Code 39
Set Length(s) for Code 39
Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion
Convert Code 39 to Code 32
Code 32 Prefix
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Code 93
Code 93
Disabled
4-55
5-55
5-56
Set Length(s) for Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5
Enabled
14
5-58
5-59
5-61
5-62
5-63
Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
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Table 5-1. DefaultTable (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
Discrete 2 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5
Disabled
12
5-64
5-65
Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5
Codabar
Codabar
Disabled
5-55
5-67
5-69
5-70
5-71
Set Lengths for Codabar
CLSI Editing
Disabled
Disabled
NOTIS Editing
MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey
Disabled
Any Length
One
5-72
5-74
5-75
5-76
5-77
Set Length(s) for MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey Check Digits
Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit
MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm
Data Options
Disabled
Mod 10/Mod 10
Transmit Code ID Character
None
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Table 5-1. DefaultTable (Continued)
Parameter
Default
Page Number
RS-232C
RS-232 Parameters
Standard
9600
None
Disabled
None
None
2 Sec.
Low
5-81
5-82
5-83
5-85
5-87
5-88
5-90
5-91
5-92
5-92
5-93
Baud Rate
Parity
Check Receive Errors
Hardware Handshaking
Software Handshaking
Host Serial Response Time-out
RTS Line State (cable use only)
Stop Bit Select
1
ASCII Format
8-Bit
Intercharacter Delay
0
MCL-Net
MCL-Net Baud Rate
MCL-Net Hex Addressing Mode
Scanner Address
38400
Disabled
001
5-93
5-96
5-97
5-97
5-97
5-98
MCL-Net Transmit Retries
MCL-Net Frame Timeout
Scanner Decode Beep Type
Long Range Scanning Bar Codes
Aim Mode
3
500 ms
1
Sequential trigger/Aim
0.8 Sec
5-99
Aim Duration
5-100
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Communication Protocol
The bar codes below set the communication protocol used by the Scan & Transmit default
application.
The communication options are RS232/Synapse or MCL-Net. If you select RS232/
Synapse, the scanner automatically identifies whether an RS232 or Synapse interface is
required. MCL-Net allows the scanner to communicate with a host running MCL-Link or
MCL-Link Lite.
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 to the cradle.
*RS232/SYNAPSE
MCL-NET
Note: These communication protocol parameters only work with the
default applications and will not work with applications created with
MCL-Designer.
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Host Type
RS-232C Host Types
Most RS-232C hosts work fine with the default settings, however, three RS-232C hosts are
set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS-
232C host interface sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over
Standard RS-232 defaults. So, if you select the Fujitsu RS-232C 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-232C
NIXDORF
Mode A/
Parameter
Standard
ICL
FUJITSU
Yes
Mode B
Transmit Code ID
No
Yes
Yes
Data Transmission Format Data as is
Data/Suffix
CR
Data/Suffix
CR
Data/Suffix
CR
Suffix
CR/LF
9600
Baud Rate
Parity
9600
9600
9600
None
None
Even
None
Odd
Hardware Handshaking
RTS/CTS
Option 3
None
RTS/CTS
Option 3
Software Handshaking
Serial Response Time-out
Stop Bit Select
None
2 Sec.
One
None
None
2 Sec.
One
None
9.9 Sec.
One
9.9 Sec.
One
ASCII Format
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
8-Bit
Beep On <BEL>
Disabled
Low
Disabled
High
Disabled
Low
Disabled
RTS Line State
*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.
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Code ID Characters for RS232C HostTypes
Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C 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
FUJITSU
NIXDORF
UPC-A
“A”
“E”
“FF”
“F”
“A”
“A”
UPC-E
“E”
“C0”
“B”
“A”
“M”
“N”
“K”
“I”
EAN-8
“FF”
EAN-13
“F”
Code 39
Codabar
Code 128
I 2 of 5
“C” <len>
“N” <len>
“L” <len>
“I” <len>
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
“F”
Code 93
D 2 of 5
“L”
“H” <len>
“L” <len>
None
“H”
“P”
“O”
“A”
None
UCC/EAN 128
MSI/Plessey
Bookland EAN
Trioptic
“F”
None
None
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Host Response Timeout
This parameter indicates how long the scanner will wait for a response from the cradle, after
the cradle has sent its data to the attached host device. The timeout ranges from 5 seconds
to 64 seconds, in 1 second increments. The default is 5 seconds.To change the timeout
value, scan the bar code below, then scan two bar codes using the Numeric Bar Codes on
page 5-101.
HOST RESPONSE TIMEOUT (RANGE OF 5 TO 64 SECONDS)
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RF Channel
Selects the RF channel used for radio transmissions and reception. The channel ranges
are nation dependent (see Appendix C, Radio Channels for a list of Channel Availability by
Country). To enter a range, scan the bar code below followed by 2 digits from the numeric
bar code section (starting on page 5-101) to set the desired channel. If the channel is not
legal for your country, an error beep will be heard instead of a successful warble. It is
recommended that each scanner/cradle pair be set to a different channel than neighboring
scanner/cradle pairs.
RF Retries
On a transmission, the radio will try to send the data a certain number of times prior to giving
up if the receiving cradle is not responding. The following parameter allows the user to
select how many retries should be tried. For additional information, see Increase the
number of RF Retries on page 2-8.
3 RETRIES
*4 RETRIES
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5 RETRIES
6 RETRIES
7 RETRIES
8 RETRIES
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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 5-101. It can stay awake from 5
seconds to 32 seconds.
Note: Allowing the scanner to stay awake longer than originally
programmed may affect the battery life time for that session before
needing a charge.
SLEEP TIME (RANGE OF 5 TO 32 SECONDS)
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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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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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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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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 5-101 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 5-103.
Note: Allowing the scanner to stay on longer than originally programmed
may affect the battery life time for that session before needing a
charge.
LASER ON TIME
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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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Linear Code Type Security Level
The scanner 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
D 2 of 5
4 or less
8 or less
8 or less
I 2 of 5
*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 Code Type Security Level (Continued)
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
MSI Plessey
Length
4 or less
8 or less
8 or less
D 2 of 5
I 2 of 5
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 5-24) 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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Autodiscriminate Response Time
This parameter extends the length of time during which the scanner tries to detect which
host it is connected to on power up.
Note: When connected to an LS 5700/5800 scanner, the 5 second option
must be used.
*1 second
5 seconds
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Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable UPC-E or UPC-A.
DISABLE UPC-E
*ENABLE UPC-E
*ENABLE UPC-A
ENABLE UPC-E1
DISABLE UPC-A
*DISABLE UPC-E1
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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.
•
•
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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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.
Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar
codes beginning on page 5-101. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. If you
make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
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
(<DATA>)
*SYSTEM CHARACTER
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
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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
(<DATA>)
*SYSTEM CHARACTER
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
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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
(<DATA>)
*SYSTEM CHARACTER
(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE
(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)
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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-8 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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Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type
When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the
extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code.
When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.
*TYPE IS EAN-13
TYPE IS EAN-8
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UPC/EAN Security Level
The scanner 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
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UPC/EAN Security Level (Continued)
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.
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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UPC/EAN Coupon Code
When this parameter is enabled, the scanner 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 5-31 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
Lengths for Code 128
No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length.
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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
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.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL
on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
CODE 39 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS
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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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page
5-103.
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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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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Set Lengths for Code 93
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.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL
on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-103.
CODE 93 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS
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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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page
5-103.
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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Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5
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 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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you
make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
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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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5
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 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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, CANCEL on page 5-103.
D 2 of 5 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS
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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
5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-
103.
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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Set Lengths for Codabar
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.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection,
scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your
selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
CODABAR - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS
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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
5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-
103.
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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Set Lengths for MSI Plessey
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-103.
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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to
change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
MSI PLESSEY - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS
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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 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 5-103.
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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A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful
when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. The code ID character precedes
the decoded symbol.
The user may select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code
ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see Appendix A, Bar Code
Information for AIM Identifiers.
Symbol Code ID Characters
A = UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13
B = Code 39
C = Codabar
D = Code 128
E = Code 93
F = Interleaved 2 of 5
G = Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of5 IATA
J = MSI Plessey
K = UCC/EAN-128
L = Bookland EAN
M = Trioptic Code 39
N = Coupon Code
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Pause Duration
This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses
are set by scanning the bar code below followed by a two digit number (i.e. two bar codes),
and are measured in 1/10 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1”
inserts a 1/10 second pause; “0” and “5” gives you a 1/2 second delay. Numeric bar codes
begin on page 5-101. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-103.
PAUSE DURATION
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Parameter Menus
RS-232C 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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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
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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-232C 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 PL 370/470 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 5-93 and set the delay for 10 ms or more.
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Hardware Handshaking (Continued)
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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Hardware Handshaking (Continued)
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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Software Handshaking (Continued)
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
ACK/NAK with ENQ
This combines the two previous options.
ACK/NAK with ENQ
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Software Handshaking (Continued)
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
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 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 5-101. If
you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-103.
HOST SERIAL RESPONSE TIME-OUT
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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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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 5-101 to
set the desired time-out. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-103.
INTERCHARACTER DELAY
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
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BAUD RATE 2400
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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 5-101), to set the address of the scanner (scanner ID).
The number of scanner addresses (scanner ID’s) varies with the selected communication
protocol.
•
•
•
RS-232/Synapse
range from 001 to 254
range from 001 to 002
range from 001 to 254
MCL Link Lite (MCL Net)
MCL Link (MCL Net)
SCANNER ADDRESS
MCL-Net Transmit Retries
Scan the following barcode, followed by 2 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting
on page 5-101), to define the number of retries in the range 1 to 10.
MCL-NET RETRIES
MCL-Net Frame Timeout
Scan the following barcode, followed by 2 digits from the numeric barcode section (starting
on page 5-101), 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.
MCL-NET FRAME TIMEOUT
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Scanner Decode Beep Type
Select the type of beep for the scanner. This parameter is useful when two or more systems
are installed in proximity of each other. Unique patterns can be set up to distinguish each
system’s receipt of bar code data.
*BEEP TYPE 1
BEEP TYPE 2
BEEP TYPE 3
BEEP TYPE 4
BEEP TYPE 5
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Long Range Scanning Bar Codes
The P370 ALR (Long Range) scanner has an aiming feature which allows the positioning
of the laser beam when scanning bar codes. Aiming mode and Aiming duration can be set
using the bar codes below.You cannot program this feature into the standard range P370
scanner.
Aim Mode
There are two Aiming options supported by the Phaser ALR cordless scanner, trigger pull
to scan (default) and trigger release to scan.
Option 1: Trigger Pull to Scan (Default)
When you pull the trigger, the aim dot will be active for a user-selectable duration of time.
After this time, the aiming dot automatically turns into a standard laser scanning beam for
a full decode session. After the aiming dot turns into a scanning beam, the laser will stay
on until the user-selectable laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is
released. If the trigger is released during the aim mode, the laser shut off and no decode
session occurs.
*Trigger Pull to Scan
(Default)
Option 2: Trigger Release to Scan
When you pull the trigger, the aiming dot will appear. The aiming dot remains present while
the trigger is pulled or until a 60 second timeout occurs. When the trigger is released, the
aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser
stays on until a decode occurs or until the user-selectable laser-on timeout occurs. If the
trigger is pulled again while in a decode session, the scanner returns to its aiming mode.
Trigger Release to Scan
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Aim Duration
amount of time the aiming dot is seen before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter
has no affect when the scanner is in the Trigger Release to Scan mode.
The Aim Duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, from 0 to 9.9 seconds. If set
to 0, no aiming pattern appears before a decode session. The default value is 0.8 seconds.
To set an aim duration, scan the barcode below. Then, scan two numeric barcodes,
beginning on page 5-101, that correspond to the desired aim duration. Durations less than
1.0 second must have a leading zero. For example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds,
scan the barcode below, followed by the '0' and the '5' barcodes. If you make an error or
wish to change your selection, scan the CANCEL barcode on page 5-103.
Aim Duration
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Appendix A
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/EAN-
128 may be mixed in an application. The scanner 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 scanner in each of the four possible parameter
settings.
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Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 1 2 8
Standard
Code 128
UCC/EAN-128
Effect and Example
Disable
Disable
Enable
No Code 128 symbols can be read.
Disable
Enable
Enable
Read only symbols with leading FNC 1.
Examples:
FNC1
FNC1
FNC1
29
ABCD
BCD
E will be read as ABCD E
FNC1
29
A
E will be read as ABCD E
FNC1FNC1
FNC1
29
ABCD
FNC1
E will be read as ABCD E
ABCD
E can not be read
ABCDE can not be read
Disable
Read only symbols without leading FNC 1.
Examples:
FNC1
FNC1
FNC1
ABCD
BCD
E can not be read
FNC1
A
E can not be read
FNC1FNC1
FNC1
ABCD
FNC1
E can not be read
29
ABCD
E will be read as ABCD
E
ABCDE will be read as ABCDE
Enable
Read both types of symbols.
Examples:
FNC1
FNC1
FNC1
29
ABCD
E will be read as ABCD E
FNC1
29
A
BCD
E will be read as ABCD E
FNC1FNC1
FNC1
29
ABCD
E will be read as ABCD E
FNC1
29
ABCD
E will be read as ABCD
E
ABCDE will be read as ABCDE
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AIM Code Identifiers
Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:
]
= Flag Character (ASCII 93)
c
m
= Code Character (see Table A-2)
= Modifier Character (see Table A-3)
Table A-2. Code Characters
Code Character
Code Type
A
C
E
F
G
H
I
Code 39
Code 128/EAN-128
UPC/EAN
Codabar
Code 93
Code 11
Interleaved 2 of 5
MSI Plessey
M
S
X
D2 of 5,IATA 2 of 5
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
1
3
4
5
No check character or Full ASCII processing.
Reader has checked one check character.
Reader has checked and stripped check character.
Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.
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
Code 128
0
No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356
0
Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first
symbol position.
1
2
Function code 1 in first symbol character position.
Function code 1 in second symbol character position.
Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character in the first
FNC1
position,
Aim Id is transmitted as ]C1AimId
I 2 of 5
0
1
3
No check digit processing.
Reader has validated check digit.
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 (Continued)
Code Type
Codabar
Option Value
Option
No check digit processing.
Reader has checked check digit.
Reader has stripped check digit before transmission.
0
1
3
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
1
2
Single check digit checked.
Two check digits checked.
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
2
4
Two-digit supplement data only.
Five-digit supplement data only.
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 scanner, 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.
Table A-4. Symbol Code Identifier Characters
Code Type
UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8
Code 39
Symbol Identifier
A
B
C
D
E
F
Codabar
Code 128
Code 93
Interleaved 2 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5, D 2 of 5IATA
MSI Plessey
G
J
UCC/EAN 128
K
L
Bookland EAN
Trioptic Code 39
PDF417, MicroPDF417
M
X
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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
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1023
%U
$A
$B
$C
$D
$E
$F
$G
$H
$I
CTRL 2
CTRL A
CTRL B
CTRL C
CTRL D
CTRL E
CTRL F
CTRL G
CTRL H
CTRL I
1024
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
1030
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
$X
$Y
$Z
%A
%B
%C
%D
%E
Space
/A
CTRL X
CTRL Y
CTRL Z
CTRL [
CTRL \
CTRL ]
CTRL 6
CTRL -
Space
!
‘
$J
CTRL J
CTRL K
CTRL L
CTRL M
CTRL N
CTRL O
CTRL P
CTRL Q
CTRL R
CTRL S
CTRL T
CTRL U
CTRL V
CTRL W
/B
$K
$L
/C
#
$
%
&
‘
/D
$M
$N
$O
$P
$Q
$R
$S
$T
$U
$V
$W
/E
/F
/G
/H
(
/I
)
/J
*
/K
+
,
/L
-
-
.
.
/
/
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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ASCII
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char.
Keystroke
ASCII
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char
Keystroke
1048
1049
1050
1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
0
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
I
J
I
J
2
K
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
3
L
4
M
5
N
6
O
7
P
8
Q
9
R
/Z
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%V
A
S
;
T
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
B
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%W
+A
C
\
D
]
E
^
F
_
‘
G
H
a
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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ASCII
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char.
Keystroke
ASCII
Value
Full ASCII
Code 39
Encode Char
Keystroke
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
+B
+C
+D
+E
+F
+G
+H
+I
b
c
d
e
f
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
+Q
+R
+S
q
r
s
+T
t
+U
+V
u
g
h
i
v
+W
+X
w
x
+J
j
+Y
y
+K
+L
+M
+N
+O
+P
k
l
+Z
z
%P
%Q
%R
%S
{
m
n
o
p
|
}
~
Undefined
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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
ALT Keys
2064
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069
2070
2071
2072
2073
2074
Keystroke
ALT 2
ALT A
ALT B
ALT C
ALT D
ALT E
ALT F
ALT G
ALT H
ALT I
ALT Keys
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
Keystroke
ALT K
ALT L
ALT Keys
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
2091
2092
2093
2094
2095
Keystroke
ALT V
ALT W
ALT X
ALT Y
ALT Z
ALT [
ALT M
ALT N
ALT O
ALT P
ALT Q
ALT R
ALT S
ALT T
ALT U
ALT \
ALT ]
ALT 6
ALT -
ALT J
Misc. Key
3001
Keystroke
PA 1
Misc. Key
3009
Keystroke
Misc. Key
3017
Keystroke
CMD 7
°
1/2
¶
3002
PA 2
3010
CMD 8
3018
3003
CMD 1
CMD 2
CMD 3
CMD 4
CMD 5
CMD 6
3011
CMD 9
3019
3004
3012
CMD 10
3020
§
3005
3013
¥
£
¤
¬
3021
|
3006
3014
3022
0/00
3007
3015
3008
3016
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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
PF Keys
4001
4002
4003
4004
4005
4006
4007
4008
Keystroke
PF 1
PF Keys
4009
4010
4011
Keystroke
PF 9
PF Keys
Keystroke
PF 17
PF 18
PF 19
PF 20
PF 21
PF 22
PF 23
PF 24
4017
4018
4019
4020
4021
4022
4023
4024
PF 2
PF 10
PF 11
PF 12
PF 13
PF 14
PF 15
PF 16
PF 3
PF 4
4012
4013
4014
4015
4016
PF 5
PF 6
PF 7
PF 8
F Keys
5001
5002
5003
5004
5005
5006
5007
5008
5009
5010
5011
5012
5013
Keystroke
F 1
F Keys
5014
5015
5016
5017
5018
5019
5020
5021
5022
5023
5024
5025
5026
Keystroke
F 14
F 15
F 16
F 17
F 18
F 19
F 20
F 21
F 22
F 23
F 24
F 25
F 26
F Keys
5027
5028
5029
5030
5031
5032
5033
5034
5035
5036
5037
5038
5039
Keystroke
F 27
F 28
F 29
F 30
F 31
F 32
F 33
F 34
F 35
F 36
F 37
F 38
F 39
F 2
F 3
F 4
F 5
F 6
F 7
F 8
F 9
F 10
F 11
F 12
F 13
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Table A-5. ASCII Character Set (Continued)
Numeric
Keypad
Keystroke
Numeric
Keypad
Keystroke
Numeric
Keypad
Keystroke
6042
6043
6044
6045
6046
6047
6048
*
6049
6050
6051
6062
6063
6064
6065
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6056
6057
6058
6059
6060
8
9
+
Undefined
Enter
Num Lock
00
-
.
/
0
Extended
Keypad
Keystroke
Extended
Keypad
Keystroke
Extended
Keypad
Keystroke
7001
7002
7003
7004
7005
7006
7007
Break
Delete
Pg Up
7008
7009
7010
7011
7012
7013
7014
Backspace
Tab
7015
7016
7017
7018
7019
Up Arrow
Dn Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Back Tab
Print Screen
Insert
End
Pg Dn
Home
Pause
Scroll Lock
Enter
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|<path name to the user’s project>
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
Radio Channels
Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country
The cordless Phaser scanner operates continuously on a single, programmable channel
(frequency) between 2.402 GHz (channel 02) and 2.483 GHz (channel 83).
a channel is not legal to use in your country, an error beep will be heard instead of a
successful warble.
See Table C-1 for a list of channel availability by Country.
Note: Although the cordless Phaser scanner has been certified for
operation in all countries listed in Table C-1, not all country
configurations are available for order. Consult your local Symbol
reseller for more information.
Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country
Country
Total
First
Last
Channels Channel Channel
ARGENTINA
82
82
82
82
2
2
2
2
83
83
83
83
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
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Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d)
Country
Total
First
Last
Channels Channel Channel
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
7
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
47
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
20
2
2
2
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
53
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
55
83
81
83
BOLIVIA
BRAZIL
CANADA
CHILE
COLOMBIA
COSTARICA
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
FINLAND
FRANCE
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
36
82
80
82
GERMANY
GREECE
GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
INDONESIA
ICELAND
IRELAND
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
KOREA
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Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d)
Country
Total
First
Last
Channels Channel Channel
82
82
32
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
37
82
82
27
82
82
80
82
82
82
2
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
73
83
83
81
83
83
83
LUXEMBOURG
MALAYSIA
2
52
2
MEXICO
NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NICARAGUA
NORWAY
2
2
2
2
PERU
2
PHILIPPINES
POLAND
2
2
PORTUGAL
ROMANIA
2
2
RUSSIA
2
SAUDI ARABIA
SINGAPORE
SLOVENIA
47
2
2
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
47
2
SWEDEN
2
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
2
2
THAILAND
2
TURKEY
2
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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Table C-1. RF Channels Per Country (Cont’d)
Country
Total
First
Last
Channels Channel Channel
82
82
82
82
2
2
2
2
83
83
83
83
UNITED KINGDOM
URUGUAY
UNITED STATES (US)
VENEZUELA
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Appendix D
Messages and Error Codes
Introduction
This Appendix contains information on messages and error codes 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 D-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.
Pairing Unsuccessful
Push ENTER & Try Again
The scanner has not been successfully paired with
the base (cradle). Press ENTER and then try to pair
the scanner and cradle again.
Failed to initiate
download-Press ENTER
New firmware was not successfully downloaded to
the device. This message can be displayed while
downloading new firmware to either the scanner or
base. Cycle power (power off then on) to the base
and try again.
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Table D-1. Scanner Messages (Continued)
Message
Description
Recharge Battery
Battery is close to complete discharge. Recharge
the battery
Communication Errors
Scanning Transmission Range
A communication error will occur when the scanner, cradle or host fails to properly
communicate. When a communication error occurs while using the default application, the
scanner emits 4 beeps (LO HI LO HI) and displays a "Failed Communication" error
message.
Failed Communication
Error 015 Push ENTER
The three-digit error code on the scanner's screen indicates what type of communication
problem has occurred. For example, error code 015 generally indicates the scanner is out
of RF range, is not properly paired with the base, or the base may have lost power. For a
complete list of error codes, see Table D-2.
Table D-2. Error Codes
Error Code
002
Type
Description
Serial Protocol Error
RS-232 host does not recognize character(s)
transmitted from scanner.
003
005
Serial Protocol Error
Serial Protocol Error
Handshaking failure.
Scanner does not recognize character(s) transmitted
from RS-232 host.
008
009
SYNAPSE Error
SYNAPSE Error
Synapse host does not recognize character(s)
transmitted from scanner.
Synapse transmission failed. Synapse cable may not
be properly installed.
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Table D-2. Error Codes
Error Code
015
Type
Description
RF Communication
Error
Scanner is out of range, not properly paired to a base
or the base may have lost power.
016
017
018
RF Communication
Error
The base to which the scanner is paired has been
paired with another scanner.
RF Communication
Error
Scanner is out of range.
MCL-Link Error
A Synapse cable cannot communicate with MCL-Link.
Reconnect to the host using an RS-232 cable and then
cycle power (power off then on) to the base.
020
RF Communication
Error
Previous RF transmission not yet complete.
021
024
Memory Allocation Error For repeated occurrence contact Customer Service.
RF Communication
Error
The base is not responding. Cycle power (power off
then on) to the base.
247
249
253
MCL-Link Error
MCL-Link Error
MCL-Link Error
MCL-Link responded with a busy message.
MCL-Link rejected the command.
MCL-Link or 123Scan did not respond. The base may
not be properly connected to the host. make sure the
RS-232 cable is properly connected and the base is
receiving power. If the problem persists, cycle power
(power off then on) to the base.
Note: For users developing applications, these error codes will not be shown on the
display but are reported in System Variable 97 immediately after the execution of
the offending command (SO, SI, NO or NI).
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Numerics
123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
A
aiming
alpha-numeric data entry . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-26
ALR-long range scanning
ambient light immunity
artificial light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
sunlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
app control
interleaved 2 of 5
bar code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 3-9, 3-10
application downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
ASCII Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
autodiscriminate response time . . . . . . . . 5-27
set lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59, 5-60
transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
key click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
laser on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
lengths for Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
linear code security . . . . . . . . . . 5-24, 5-25
load new app . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 3-9, 3-10
MSI plessey
B
bar codes
autodiscriminate response time . . . . . 5-27
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
bi-directional redundancy . . . . . . . . . 5-26
codabar
CLSI editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
NOTIS editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
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RS-232C parameters
LED indicator status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
setting up the cradle . . . . . . . .2-1, 2-6, 2-7
set default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
UPC-A/UPC-E
UPC/EAN
UPC-E1 preamble . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
battery temperature range message . . D-1
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
checking battery charge level . . . . . . 3-14
beeper
Scan and Transmit Application . . 3-2, 5-8
depth of field/decode zone . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
downloading
ADF rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
automatic upgrade process . . . . . . . . .B-1
durability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
beeper indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
beeper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
beeper tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
boot up the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1, 3-27
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E
eliminating repetitive scanning . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
ENABLE UPC-E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
error beep sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5, 4-7, D-2
error messages and codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Manual Data Entry
alpha data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-26
MCL Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 5-8
scanner address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
transmit retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 5-97
F
firmware version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 3-15
formatting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
H
hardware handshaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
I
instructions
quick startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
K
keypad
entering a blank space . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
a dash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
manually resetting the scanner . 3-1, 3-28
numeric data entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
operation and layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
quantity entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
P
parameters
set all defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
table of default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
pause duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
pin outs
cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Power Detect Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
print contrast minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
L
laser classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
LED status on cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
loading
loading base station code . . . . . . . . . 3-13
loading new applications . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
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Q
quick startup instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
R
RF
suffix values
load new application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Set Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
set default application . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Set Default Params . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
set RF channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 3-15
baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81, 5-82
hardware handshaking . . 5-86, 5-87, 5-88
host serial response time-out . . . . . . 5-90
host types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
software handshaking . . . 5-88, 5-89, 5-90
stop bit select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
S
quantity entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 3-4
Scanner Decode Beep Type . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
scanner decode beep type . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
scanner emits transmit errors . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
scanner ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 5-97
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
scanning
T
eliminating repetition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
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technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
temperature
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
transmit code ID character . . . . . . . 5-78, 5-79
trigger pull to scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
trigger release to scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
messages and error codes . . . . . . . . . D-1
V
W
wake up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
working range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
U
Y
UCC/EAN-128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
yaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
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P470/370 RF Scanner Product Reference Guide
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Quick Startup Instructions
Below is an index of Quick Startup Instructions to help get you up and goingquickly. 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.
PRG Page
1. Setting Up the System
•
Connecting the cradle to a host *
- RS-232 connection
2-1
2-2
- Synapse connection (keyboard wedge, USB, etc.)
Charging the battery *
2-3
•
•
1-2, 2-8
2-6
Pairing the scanner with the cradle *
- RF channel
3-8, 5-13, C-1
2-7
- Coexisting in Spectrum24 environments
2. Using the Default Applications
•
•
•
•
Overview of Scan and Transmit application*
Keypad operation
3-2
3-2, 3-3, 3-26
3-4
Eliminating repetitive scanning
Selecting the host communication protocol
- RS-232 baud rate
3-2, 3-8, 5-8
5-81
3. Programming an Advanced Data Formatting Rule Using 123Scan 3-17
•
Suffix values (appending Enter key andTab)
3-18
4. Troubleshooting Problems
•
•
•
•
Troubleshooting table
3-28
3-5, D-2
4-7
Communication errors
Beeper indications and default application error codes
Cradle LED indications
4-3
Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y.11742-1300
72-38495-03
Revision B — December 2001
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