Motorola Ls3578 User Manual

Discoverable Mode

General

Country Keyboard Types (Country Code)

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

CAPS Lock Override

North American

No Delay (0 msec)

Disable

Ignore Unknown Characters

Emulate Keypad

Enable

Disable

Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Function Key Mapping

Disable

Simulated Caps Lock

Disable

Convert Case

No Case Conversion

Disable

Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Reconnect Attempt Interval

30 sec

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard

Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

On Bar Code Data

Modes of Operation

Point-to-Point

4-20

(Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point)

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

Pairing Modes

Enable

Unlocked

Disable

15 min

Pairing on Contacts

Connection Maintenance Interval

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Table 4-1 Radio Communication Default Table (Continued)

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Authentication

Variable Pin Code

Encryption

Disable

Static

4-27

4-28

4-29

Disable

Wireless Beeper Definitions

When the scanner scans the pairing bar code it issues various beep sequences indicating successful or

unsuccessful operations. See T a ble 4-2 for beep sequences that occur during pairing operations.

Table 4-2 Wireless Beeper Definitions

Beeper Sequence

Indication

Short low-high beeps

Scanner has paired with the cradle.

Short high-low beeps

Scanner has unpaired with the cradle.

Note: When connected to a remote device using SPP or HID, if a

disconnect beep sequence sounds immediately after scanning a

bar code, check the host device to determine if it received the

transmitted data. The scanner may have transmitted the last bar

code scanned after losing the connection.

Long low-long high beeps

Unsuccessful pairing attempt. See Auto-reconnect Feature on

page 4-15

Long low-long high-long low-long high

beeps

Remote device rejected connection attempt, possibly due to an

attempt to pair with a cradle that is already paired with the

maximum number of scanners.

Four long low beeps

1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The

data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.

Check option setting.

2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges

receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this

transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have

been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of

transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the

bar code.

Five high beeps

Emitted every 5 seconds while a reconnection attempt is in

progress. See Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15

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Radio Communications Host Types

To set up the scanner for communication with a cradle, or to use standard Bluetooth profiles, scan the appropriate

host type bar code below.

•

Cradle Host (default) - Select this host type for scanner(s) to cradle operation. The scanner must then be

paired to the cradle and the cradle communicates directly to the host via the host interface cable connection.

Serial Port Profile (Master) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page 4-6).

The scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like there’s a serial connection. The scanner

initiates the connection to the remote device and is the Master. Scan Serial Port Profile (Master), then scan

the PAIR bar code for the remote device. See Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-24 for information about

creating a pairing bar code for a remote device.

•

Serial Port Profile (Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support (see page 4-6). The

scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like there’s a serial connection. The scanner

accepts incoming connection requested from a remote device and is the Slave. Scan Serial Port Profile

(Slave) and wait for the incoming connection.

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) - Select this host type for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support.

(See page 4-6 for Bluetooth Technology Profile Support and Master/Slave definitions.) The scanner connects

to the PC/host via Bluetooth and behaves like a keyboard. The scanner accepts incoming connection

requested from a remote device and is the slave. Scan Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) and

wait for the incoming connection.

NOTE 1.The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. For detailed information, and

HID host parameters, see HID Host Parameters on page 4-8.

2. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner

automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio

losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

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Radio Communications Host Types (continued)

*Cradle Host

Serial Port Profile (Master)

Serial Port Profile (Slave)

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave)

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BluetoothTechnology Profile Support

With Bluetooth Technology Profile Support, the cradle is not required for wireless communication. The scanner

communicates directly to the host using Bluetooth technology. The scanner supports the standard Bluetooth Serial

Port Profile (SPP) and HID Profiles which enable the scanner to communicate with other Bluetooth devices that

support these profiles.

•

SPP - the scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like there’s a serial connection.

HID - the scanner connects to the PC/host via Bluetooth and performs like a keyboard.

Master/Slave Set Up

The scanner can be set up as a Master or Slave.

When the scanner is set up as a Slave, it is discoverable and connectable to other devices. When the scanner is

set up as a Master, the Bluetooth address of the remote device to which a connection is requested is required. A

pairing bar code with the remote device address must be created and scanned to attempt a connection to the

remote device. See the Pairing Bar Code Format on page 4-24 for information about creating a pairing bar code.

Master

When the scanner is set up as a Master (SPP), it initiates the radio connection to a slave device. Initiating the

connection is done by scanning a pairing bar code for the remote device (see Pairing Bar Code Format on page

4-24).

Slave

When the scanner is set up as a Slave device (SPP or HID), the scanner accepts an incoming connection request

from a remote device.

NOTE The number of scanners is dependent on the host’s capability.

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Bluetooth Friendly Name

You can set a meaningful name for the scanner that appears in the application during device discovery. The default

name is the scanner name followed by its serial number, e.g., LS3578 123456789ABCDEF. Scanning Set Defaults

reverts the scanner to this name; use custom defaults to maintain the user-programmed name through a Set

Defaults operation.

To set a new Bluetooth Friendly Name, scan the following bar code, then scan up to 23 characters from Appendix

E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. If the name contains less than 23 characters, scan End of Message on page E-7 after

entering the name.

NOTE If your application allows you to set a device name, this takes precedence over the Bluetooth Friendly

Name.

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Discoverable Mode

Select a discoverable mode based on the device initiating discovery:

•

Select General Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a PC.

Select Limited Discoverable Mode when initiating connection from a mobile device (e.g., Motorola Q), and

the device does not appear in General Discoverable Mode. Note that it can take longer to discover the device

in this mode.

The device remains in Limited Discoverable Mode for 30 seconds, and green LEDs flash while in this mode.

It is then non-discoverable. To re-active Limited Discoverable Mode, press the trigger.

*General Discoverable Mode

Limited Discoverable Mode

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HID Host Parameters

The scanner supports keyboard emulation over the Bluetooth HID profile. In this mode the scanner can interact

with Bluetooth enabled hosts supporting the HID profile as a Bluetooth keyboard. Scanned data is transmitted to

the host as keystrokes.

Following are the keyboard parameters supported by the HID host.

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HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type.

*North American Standard Keyboards

French Windows

German Windows

French Canadian Windows 98

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

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HID Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes - continued)

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

Portuguese/Brazilian Windows

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HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase

the delay when the HID host requires a slower transmission of data.

*No Delay (0 msec)

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

HID CAPS Lock Override

When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always

enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled.

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

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HID Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown

Characters is scanned, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When

Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is scanned, bar codes containing at least one unknown

character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Emulate Keypad

When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example, ASCII A is sent

as "ALT make" 0 6 5 "ALT Break."

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

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HID Keyboard FN1 Substitution

When enabled, this parameter allows replacement of any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a Key

Category and value chosen by the user. See FN1 Substitution Values on page 5-15 to set the Key Category and

Key Value.

*Disable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Enable Keyboard FN1 Substitution

HID Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences. When this parameter is enabled, the keys in

bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping (see Table 8-2 on page 8-13). Table entries that do not have a

bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

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Simulated Caps Lock

When enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock

state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard Caps Lock

state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to LowerCase

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Auto-reconnect Feature

When in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a

disconnection occurs that is due to the radio losing communication. This can happen if the scanner goes out of

range with the remote device, or if the remote device powers down. The scanner tries to reconnect for the period of

time specified by the Reconnect Attempt Interval setting. During that time the green LED continues to blink.

If the auto-reconnect process fails due to page timeouts, the scanner sounds a page timeout beep (long low/long

high) and enters low power mode. The auto-reconnect process can be re-started by pulling the scanner trigger.

If the auto-reconnect process fails because the remote device rejects the connection attempt, the scanner sounds

a connection reject beep sequence (see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3) and deletes the remote pairing

address. If this happens, a pairing bar code must be scanned to attempt a new connection to the remote device.

NOTE If a bar code is scanned while the auto-reconnect sequence is in process, a transmission error beep

sequence sounds and the data is not transmitted to the host. After a connection is reestablished, normal

scanning operation returns. For error beep sequence definitions, see Beeper Definitions on page 2-1.

The scanner has memory available for storing a remote Bluetooth address for each Master mode (SPP, Cradle).

When switching between these modes, the scanner automatically tries to reconnect to the last device it was

connected to in that mode.

NOTE Switching between Bluetooth host types by scanning a host type bar code (page 4-4) causes the radio to

be reset. Scanning is disabled during this time. It takes several seconds for the scanner to re-initialize the

radio at which time scanning is enabled.

Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback

When a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect. While the scanner

attempts to reconnect, the green LED continues to blink. If the auto-reconnect process fails, the scanner emits a

page timeout beep (long low/long high) and stops blinking the LED. The process can be restarted by pulling the

trigger.

The Beep on Reconnect Attempt feature is disabled by default. When enabled, the scanner emits 5 short high

beeps every 5 seconds while the reconnection attempt is in progress.

Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt.

*Disable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt

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Reconnect Attempt Interval

When a scanner disconnects as it goes out of range, it immediately attempts to reconnect for the default time

interval of 30 seconds. This time interval can be changed to one of the following options:

•

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

Indefinitely.

To set the Reconnect Attempt Interval, scan one of the bar codes below

*Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Seconds

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Minute

Attempt to Reconnect for 5 Minutes

Attempt to Reconnect for 30 Minutes

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Reconnect Attempt Interval (continued)

Attempt to Reconnect for 1 Hour

Attempt to Reconnect Indefinitely

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Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

In Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) mode, select a re-connect option for when the scanner loses its

connection with a remote device:

•

Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data: The scanner auto-reconnects when you scan a bar code. With this

option, a delay can occur when transmitting the first characters. The scanner sounds a decode beep upon

bar code scan, followed by a connection, a page timeout, a rejection beep, or a transmission error beep.

Select this option to optimize battery life on the scanner and mobile device. Note that auto-reconnect does

not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

•

Auto-reconnect Immediately: When the scanner loses connection, it attempts to reconnect. If a page

timeout occurs, the scanner attempts reconnect on a trigger pull. Select this option if the scanner’s battery life

is not an issue and you do not want a delay to occur when the first bar code is transmitted. Note that

auto-reconnect does not occur on rejection and cable unplug commands.

Disable Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode: When the scanner loses

connection, you must re-establish it manually.

*Auto-reconnect on Bar Code Data

Auto-reconnect Immediately

Disable Auto-reconnect in

Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation (HID Slave) Mode

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Out of Range Indicator

An out of range indicator can be set by scanning Enable Beep on Reconnect Attempt on page 4-15 and extending

the time using the Reconnect Attempt Interval on page 4-16.

For example, with Beep on Reconnect Attempt disabled while the scanner loses radio connection when it is taken

out of range, the scanner attempts to reconnect silently during the time interval set by scanning a Reconnect

Attempt Interval.

When Beep on Reconnect Attempt is enabled, the scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seconds while the

reconnection attempt is in progress. If the Reconnect Attempt Interval is adjusted to a longer period of time, such

as 30 minutes, the scanner emits 5 high beeps every 5 seconds for 30 minutes providing an out of range indicator.

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Scanner(s) To Cradle Support

Modes of Operation

The charging cradle with radio supports two radio communication modes of operation, allowing the scanner to

communicate wirelessly:

•

Point-to-Point

Multipoint-to-Point.

Point-to-Point Communication

In Point-to-Point communication mode, the cradle allows one scanner to connect to it at a time. In this mode, the

scanner is paired to the cradle either by insertion into the cradle (if pairing on contacts is enabled, page 4-23), or by

scanning the PAIR bar code on the cradle. Communication can be locked, unlocked (default), or in a lock override

state (see Pairing Modes on page 4-22). In locked mode, locking intervals must be set by scanning a connection

maintenance interval bar code beginning on page 4-24.

To activate this mode of operation, scan Point-to-Point.

Multipoint-to-Point Communication

In Multipoint-to-Point communication mode, up to three scanners can be paired to one cradle.

To activate this mode, the first scanner connected to the cradle must scan the Multipoint-to-Point bar code. This

mode allows a parameter broadcast (page 4-21) that clones all scanners paired to the cradle so only one scanner

needs to be programmed.

To select Point-to-Point or Multipoint-to-Point mode, scan the appropriate bar code.

Multipoint-to-Point Mode

*Point-to-Point Mode

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Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

When in multipoint-to-point mode, enable Parameter Broadcast to broadcast all parameter bar codes scanned to

all other scanners in the piconet. If disabled, parameter bar codes are processed by the individual scanner only,

and the scanner ignores parameters broadcast from other scanners or from the cradle.

*Enable Parameter Broadcast

Disable Parameter Broadcast

Pairing

Pairing is the process by which a scanner initiates communication with a cradle. Scanning Multipoint-to-Point

activates multi scanner-to-cradle operation and allows up to three scanners to pair to one cradle. The cradle

includes a pairing bar code.

To pair the scanner with the cradle, scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. A high/low/high/low beep sequence

indicates that the pairing bar code was decoded. When a connection between the cradle and scanner is

established, a low/high beep sounds.

NOTE 1. The pairing bar code that connects the scanner to a cradle is unique to each cradle.

2. Do not scan data or parameters until pairing completes.

3. When the scanner is paired to the cradle in SPP Master or Cradle Host mode, the scanner

automatically tries to reconnect to a remote device when a disconnection occurs that is due to the radio

losing communication. For more information see Auto-reconnect Feature on page 4-15.

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Pairing Modes

When operating with the cradle, two modes of pairing are supported:

•

Locked Pairing Mode - When a cradle is paired (connected) to the scanner (or to three scanners in

Multipoint-to-Point mode), any attempt to connect a different scanner, by either scanning the PAIR bar code

on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled (page 4-23), is

rejected. The currently connected scanner(s) maintain connection. In this mode, you must set a Connection

Maintenance Interval on page 4-24.

•

Unlocked Pairing Mode - Pair (connect) a new scanner to a cradle at any time by either scanning the PAIR

bar code on the cradle or by inserting it into the cradle with the pairing on contacts feature enabled. This

unpairs the previous scanner from the cradle.

NOTE In Multipoint-to-Point mode, pairing a 4th scanner while in Unlocked mode replaces any disconnected (out

of range) scanner. However, if three scanners are actively connected to the cradle, a 4th scanner cannot

connect regardless of the pairing mode.

To set the cradle pairing mode, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Unlocked Pairing Mode

Locked Pairing Mode

Lock Override

Lock Override overrides a locked scanner base pairing and connects a new scanner. In Multipoint-to-Point mode,

this unpairs any disconnected (out of range) scanner first, in order to connect the new scanner.

To use Lock Override, scan the bar code below, followed by the pairing bar code on the cradle.

LockOverride

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Pairing Methods

There are two pairing methods. The default method allows the scanner and cradle to pair (connect) when the

pairing bar code on the cradle is scanned. A second method pairs the scanner and cradle when the scanner is

inserted in the cradle. To enable this feature, scan Enable Pair On Contacts below. With this feature enabled it is

not necessary to scan the pairing bar code on the cradle. If the pairing is successful, a low/high connection beep

sequence sounds a few seconds after the scanner is placed in the cradle. See Wireless Beeper Definitions on

page 4-3 for other beep sequences.

To enable or disable pairing on contacts, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Pair On Contacts

*Disable Pair on Contacts

Unpairing

Unpair the scanner from the cradle or PC/host to make the cradle available for pairing with another scanner. Scan

the bar code below to disconnect the scanner from its cradle/PC host.

An unpairing bar code is also included in the Symbol LS3578 Quick Start Guide.

Unpairing

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Pairing Bar Code Format

When the scanner is configured as an SPP Master, you must create a pairing bar code for the remote Bluetooth

device to which the scanner can connect. You must know the Bluetooth address of the remote device. Pairing bar

codes are Code 128 bar codes and are formatted as follows:

<Fnc 3>Bxxxxxxxxxxxx

where:

•

B (or LNKB) is the prefix

xxxxxxxxxxxx represents the 12-character Bluetooth address.

Pairing Bar Code Example

If the remote device to which the scanner can connect has a Bluetooth address of 11:22:33:44:55:66, then the

pairing bar code is:

Paring Bar Code Content:

‘B’ or ‘LNKB’ + Bluetooth Address

B112233445566

Connection Maintenance Interval

NOTE The Connection Maintenance Interval only applies in locked pairing mode (see page 4-22).

When a scanner disconnects from a cradle due to a Link Supervision Timeout, the scanner immediately attempts

to reconnect to the cradle for 30 seconds. If the auto-reconnect process fails, it can be restarted by pulling the

scanner trigger.

To guarantee that a disconnected scanner can reconnect when it comes back in range, the cradle reserves the

connection for that scanner for a period of time defined by the Connection Maintenance Interval. If the cradle is

supporting the maximum three scanners and one scanner disconnects, a fourth scanner cannot pair to the cradle

during this interval. To connect another scanner, either wait until the connection maintenance interval expires then

scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle with the new scanner; or scan Lock Override (page 4-22) with the new

scanner then scan the PAIR bar code on the cradle.

NOTE When the cradle supports the maximum three scanners, it stores the remote pairing address of each

scanner in memory regardless of the scanner condition (e.g., discharged battery). When you want to

change the scanners paired to the cradle, unpair each scanner currently connected to the cradle by

scanning the Unpairing bar code prior and reconnect each appropriate scanner by scanning the PAIR bar

code on the cradle.

Connection Maintenance Interval options are:

•

15 minutes

30 minutes

One hour

Two hours

Four hours

Eight hours

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•

24 hours

Indefinitely.

Considerations

The system administrator determines the Connection Maintenance Interval. A shorter interval allows new users to

gain access to abandoned connections more quickly, but causes problems if users leave the work area for

extended periods. A longer interval allows existing users to leave the work area for longer periods of time, but ties

up the system for new users.

To avoid this conflict, users who are going off-shift can scan the unpair bar code on page 4-23 to ignore the

Connection Maintenance Interval and make the connection immediately available.

To set the Connection Maintenance Interval, scan one of the bar codes below.

*Set Interval to 15 Minutes

Set Interval to 30 Minutes

Set Interval to 60 Minutes

Set Interval to 2 Hours

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Connection Maintenance Interval (continued)

Set Interval to 4 Hours

Set Interval to 8 Hours

Set Interval to 24 Hours

Set Interval to Forever

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Bluetooth Security

The scanner supports Bluetooth Authentication and Encryption. Authentication can be requested by either the

remote device or the scanner. When Authentication is requested, the scanner uses its programmed PIN code to

generate a link key. The scanner stores this link key upon pairing, so you do not have to re-enter the PIN code

when moving in and out of range, switching profiles, or switching between devices (e.g., between the cradle and

the application).

Once Authentication is complete, either device may then negotiate to enable Encryption.

NOTE A remote device can still request Authentication.

Authentication

To force Authentication with a remote device (including the cradle), scan the Enable Authentication bar code

below. To prevent the scanner from forcing Authentication, scan the Disable Authentication bar code below.

Enable Authentication

*Disable Authentication

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PIN Code

To set the PIN code (e.g., password) on the scanner, scan the bar code below followed by five alphanumeric

programming bar codes from Appendix E, Alphanumeric Bar Codes. The default PIN code is 12345.

If the scanner communicates with a cradle with security enabled, synchronize the PIN codes on the scanner and

cradle. To achieve this, connect the scanner to the cradle when setting the PIN codes. If the scanner is not

connected to a cradle, the PIN code change only takes effect on the scanner. If security is required between the

scanner and cradle, and the PIN codes do not match, pairing fails. If the PIN codes are not synchronized,

re-synchronize them by disabling security, establishing a connection to the cradle, and then programming a new

PIN code.

Set PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

The default PIN code is the user-programmed Static PIN Code. Typically, however, HID connections require

entering a Variable PIN Code. If, when attempting connection, the application presents a text box that includes a

PIN, scan the Variable PIN Code bar code, then re-attempt connection. When you hear a beep indicating the

scanner is waiting for an alphanumeric entry, enter the provided variable PIN using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on

page E-1, then scan End of Message on page E-7 if the code is less than 16 characters. The scanner discards the

variable PIN code after connection.

*Static PIN Code

Variable PIN Code

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Encryption

NOTE Authentication must be performed before Encryption can take effect.

To set up the scanner for enabling Encryption, scan Enable Encryption. To prevent the scanner from enabling

Encryption, scan Disable Encryption. When enabled, the radio encrypts data.

Enable Encryption

* Disable Encryption

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Chapter 5 User Preferences

Introduction

This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these

features for the scanner.

The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 5-2 (also see Appendix

A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit

the requirements, programming is not necessary.

Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in

non-volatile memory and are preserved when the scanner powers down.

The scanner communicates with the host through the cradle. During scanner setup, the scanner is paired with a

cradle, which is connected to the host through one of several interfaces (see Pairing on page 1-10 and the

applicable host interface chapter). Each cradle can pair with up to four scanners.

If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select the host type (see the specific host chapter) after the scanner emits

power-up beeps. This is only done upon the first power-up when connecting to a new host.

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

To return all features to their default values, scan a Default Parameters bar code on page 5-4. Throughout the

^{programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (}*).

* Indicates Default

Feature/Option

*High Frequency

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Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan

the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 5-5. The scanner issues a fast warble

beep and the LED turns green, indicating a successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Laser On Time or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes.

See the parameter description for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, re-scan the correct parameter.

User Preferences Default Parameters

T a ble 5-1 lists the defaults for user preference parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in User Preferences on page 5-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters..

Table 5-1 User Preferences Default Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

User Preferences

Default Parameters

Beeper Tone

Restore Defaults

Medium

5-4

5-5

Beeper Volume

High

5-6

Laser On Time

3.0 sec

Beep After Good Decode

Trigger Mode

Enable

Level

5-8

Aim Duration

0.0 sec

Beep on Insertion

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode

Transmit Code ID Character

Scan Angle

Enable

1 Second

None

5-10

5-11

5-12

Normal Angle

7013 <CR><LF>

Prefix Value

Suffix Value

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Table 5-1 User Preferences Default Table (Continued)

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Scan Data Transmission Format

FN1 Substitution Values

Data As Is

5-13

Set FN1 Substitution

Value

5-15

Transmit “No Read” Message

Synapse Interface

Disable No Read

5-15

5-16

Standard Synapse

Connection

Batch Mode

Normal

5-17

(Do Not Batch Data)

Report Scaner Version

Report Scan Engine Version

Report MIMIC Version

Report Synapse Cable

5-19

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User Preferences

Default Parameters

The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar

code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner’s current settings as the custom

default.

•

Restore Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows:

• If you configured custom default values (see Write to Custom Defaults), this sets the custom default

values for all parameters.

• If you did not configure custom default values, this sets the factory default values for all parameters. (For

factory default values, see Table A-1 on page A-1.)

•

Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to eliminate all custom default values and set the scanner to

factory default values. (For factory default values, see T a ble A-1 on page A-1.)

Write to Custom Defaults - This bar code configures custom default parameters that set unique default

values for all parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to

Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults.

NOTE Scanning Restore Defaults or Set Factory Defaults unpairs the scanner with the cradle, and you must

rescan the pairing bar code.

*Restore Defaults

Set Factory Defaults

Write to Custom Defaults

User Preferences 5 - 5

Beeper Tone

To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar

code.

Low Frequency

*Medium Frequency

High Frequency

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Beeper Volume

To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.

Low Volume

Medium Volume

*High Volume

User Preferences 5 - 7

Laser On Time

This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is

programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric

Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Include a leading zero for single digit numbers. For example, to

set a Laser On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error

or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Laser On Time

Beep After Good Decode

Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep

After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error

conditions.

*Beep After Good Decode

(Enable)

Do Not Beep After Good Decode

(Disable)

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Trigger Mode

Scan one of the following bar codes to set the scanner’s trigger mode.

Level Trigger

Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable duration of time. After this time, the aiming dot turns

into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on

timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released. If the trigger is released before the aiming duration

expires, the laser shuts off and no decode occurs.

*Level

Two Stage - Option 1

Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. This aiming dot remains while the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is

released, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning

beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs or a decode occurs. If the trigger is pulled again while in a decode

session, the scanner beam returns to an aiming dot.

Two Stage - Option 1

Two Stage - Option 2

Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns off. Pulling the trigger

twice quickly turns on the standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays

on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released.

Two Stage - Option 2

User Preferences 5 - 9

Aim Duration

When the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot

appears before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in either of the

Two Stage trigger modes. See Trigger Mode on page 5-8 for a description of each of the trigger modes.

The aim duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default Aim Duration is

0.0 seconds. When set to 0.0 seconds, no aiming pattern appears before a decode session.

To set an aim duration, scan the bar code below. Then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes that correspond to the desired aim duration. Include a leading zero for durations less than 1.0 seconds. For

example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below followed by the 0 and the 5 bar codes. To

correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Aim Duration

Beep on Insertion

When a scanner is inserted into a cradle and detects power, it emits a short low beep by default. To enable or

disable beeping on insertion, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Beep on Insertion

Disable Beep on Insertion

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Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode

This parameter sets the time it takes the scanner to enter reduced power mode after any scanning activity. Scan

the appropriate bar code below to set the time.

*1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

5 seconds

User Preferences 5 - 11

Transmit Code ID Character

A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when the scanner is decoding

more than one code type. Select a Code ID character to insert between the prefix and the decoded symbol.

Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters,

see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-2.

NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable Transmit “No Read”

Message on page 5-15, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.

Symbol Code ID Character

AIM Code ID Character

*None

Scan Angle

Scan one of the following bar codes to select a scan angle. This affects the length of the laser scanning beam.

*Normal Angle

Alternate Angle

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Prefix/Suffix Values

To append a prefix or suffix to scan data for use in data editing, scan the appropriate bar code, then scan a

four-digit number (i.e., four numeric bar codes) from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that corresponds to key

codes for various terminals. For conversion information, see the ASCII Character Set tables in the appropriate host

chapter. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Scan Prefix

Scan Suffix

User Preferences 5 - 13

Scan Data Transmission Format

To change the Scan Data Transmission Format:

1. Scan the Scan Options bar code.

2. Select one of four options:

• Data As Is

• <DATA> <SUFFIX>

• <PREFIX> <DATA>

• <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>

3. Scan the Enter bar code on page 5-14.

To correct a mistake, scan the Data Format Cancel bar code on page 5-14.

To program a carriage return/enter after each bar code scanned, scan the following bar codes in order:

1. <SCAN OPTIONS>

2. <DATA> <SUFFIX>

3. Enter (on page 5-14)

Scan Options

*Data As Is

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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)

Enter

Data Format Cancel

User Preferences 5 - 15

FN1 Substitution Values

The keyboard wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enable this to replace any

FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a defined value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).

1. To select a FN1 substitution value, scan the following bar code.

Set FN1 Substitution Value

2. Enter the 4-digit FN1 substitution (ASCII) value by scanning each digit in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. See

the ASCII Character Set table for the host interface.

To correct an error or change the selection, scan CANCEL.

To enable FN1 Substitution for keyboard wedge, scan the Enable Keyboard Wedge FN1 Substitution bar code on

page 6-11.

To enable FN1 Substitution for the USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution bar code

on page 8-10.

Transmit “No Read” Message

Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether or not to transmit a “No Read” message. When enabled, the

characters NR transmit when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing

transmits to the host.

NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character

for Transmit Code ID Character on page 5-11, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR

message.

Enable No Read

*Disable No Read

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Synapse Interface

The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If

connecting a scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection.

Otherwise, when using a Synapse cable, use the default setting.

To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via Synapse, use

the “Plug and Play” setting. Do not change this setting from the default if an on-board wedge host is enabled.

*Standard Synapse Connection

Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection

“Plug and Play” Synapse Connection

User Preferences 5 - 17

Batch Mode

The scanner supports three versions of batch mode. When the scanner is configured for any of the batch modes, it

attempts to store bar code data (not parameter bar codes) until transmission is initialized, or the maximum number

of bar codes are stored. When a bar code is saved successfully, a good decode beep sounds and the LED flashes

green. If the scanner is unable to store a new bar code, a low/high/low/high out of memory beep sounds. (See

pages 2-1 and 2-4 for all beeper and LED definitions.)

In all modes, calculate the amount of data (number of bar codes) the scanner can store as follows:

Number of storable bar codes = 2,000 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the bar code + 3).

Modes of Operation

•

Normal (default) - Do not batch data. The scanner attempts to transmit every scanned bar code.

Out of Range Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when it loses its connection to a

remote device (for example, when a user holding the scanner walks out of range). Data transmission is

triggered by reestablishing the connection with the remote device (for example, when a user holding the

scanner walks back into range).

•

Standard Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data after Enter Batch Mode is scanned. Data

transmission is triggered by scanning Send Batch Data.

NOTE Transmission is halted if the connection to the remote device is lost.

Cradle Contact Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when Enter Batch Mode is

scanned. Data transmission is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle.

NOTE If the scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the scanner is

re-inserted in the cradle.

In all modes, transmissions are halted if the scanner is moved out of range. The scanner resumes when it is back

in range. If a bar code is scanned while batch data is transmitted it is appended to the end of the batched data;

parameter bar codes are not stored.

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Batch Mode (continued)

*Normal

Out of Range Batch Mode

Standard Batch Mode

Cradle Contact Batch Mode

Enter Batch Mode

Send Batch Data

User Preferences 5 - 19

Report Scanner Version

Scan the bar code below to report the scanner’s software revision.

Report Scanner Software Version

Report Scan Engine Version

Scan the bar code below to report the scan engine’s software revision.

Report Scan Engine Software Version

Report MIMIC Version

Scan the bar code below to report the MIMIC software revision installed in the cradle’s software. Scanners that do

not use MIMIC architecture report nothing.

Report MIMIC Software Version

Report Synapse Cable

Scan the bar code below to report the software revision of the attached Synapse cable. If the scanner does not

detect an attached Synapse cable, it reports Synapse not attached.

Report Synapse Cable

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Chapter 6 Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner for keyboard wedge host interface, used to

connect the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into

keystrokes, and transmits the information to the host computer via the cradle interface. The host computer accepts

the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard.

This interface adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. In this mode

the keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.

^{Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (}*).

Feature/Option

*North American

* Indicates Default

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Male DIN Host Connector

Y-cable

Keyboard

Connector

Female DIN Keyboard

Connector

Figure 6-1 Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cable

To connect the keyboard wedge interface Y-cable:

1. Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.

2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the cradle. See Connecting the

Cradle on page 1-4.

3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host.

4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.

5. If required, connect the power supply to the cradle.

6. Ensure that all connections are secure.

7. Turn on the host system.

8. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

9. Select the keyboard wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host Types

on page 6-4.

10. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

11. Connect an external power supply if desired.

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain

the same.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 3

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters

T a ble 6-1 lists the defaults for keyboard wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) provided in this chapter.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 6-1 Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Type

IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles 6-4

Keyboard Wedge Country Types

(Country Codes)

North American

6-5

Ignore Unknown Characters

Keystroke Delay

Enable

0 msec (No Delay)

Disable

Intra-Keystroke Delay

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

Caps Lock On

Disable

Disable

Caps Lock Override

Disable

Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 6-8.

Convert Wedge Data

Function Key Mapping

FN1 Substitution

Do Not Convert Wedge Data

Disable

6-10

6-11

Disable

Send Make and Break

Send Make and Break Scan

Codes

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Keyboard Wedge Host Types

Select the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the following bar codes.

*IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles

IBM AT NOTEBOOK

NCR 7052

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 5

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate

*North American

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows XP/2000

French Belgian Windows

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Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued)

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows

Brazilian-Portuguese Windows

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 7

Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown

Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and the scanner emits no error

beeps. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent until the first

unknown character is encountered, and the scanner emits an error beep.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

Keystroke Delay

This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when

hosts require a slower data transmission.

*0 msec (No Delay)

20 msec (Medium Delay)

40 msec (Long Delay)

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Intra-Keystroke Delay

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay to insert an additional delay between each emulated key press and release. This

also sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec.

Enable Intra-Keystroke Delay

*Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country

Codes) on page 6-5 in a Microsoft operating system environment.

Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad

*Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 9

Caps Lock On

When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.

Enable Caps Lock On

*Disable Caps Lock On

Caps Lock Override

When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key and matches the

case (upper or lower) of the sent character. Therefore, an upper case ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an upper case

‘A,’ and a lower case ‘a’ in the bar code is sent as a lower case ‘a,’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps

Lock key.

Enable Caps Lock Override

*Disable Caps Lock Override

NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.

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Convert Wedge Data

When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

Convert Wedge Data to Upper Case

Convert Wedge Data to Lower Case

*Do Not Convert Wedge Data

Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see T a ble 6-2 on page 6-14). Enable this

parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold

entry remain the same regardless of this parameter.

Enable Function Key Mapping

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 11

FN1 Substitution

When enabled, this parameter replaces any FN1 character in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the

user. See FN1 Substitution Values on page 5-15.

Enable FN1 Substitution

*Disable FN1 Substitution

Send Make and Break

When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.

*Send Make and Break Scan Codes

Send Make Scan Code Only

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Keyboard Maps

The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix

values, see the bar codes on page 5-12.

7006

7001

7014

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007 5008

5009

5010

5012

7010

7007

5011

7003

7005

7011

7002

7012

7004

7008

7009

7013

7015

7016

7017

7018

Figure 6-2 IBM PS2 Type Keyboard

5001

5002

7008

7013

7014

7012

7009

7003

5003

5005

5007

5009

5004

5006

5008

5010

7004

7011

7002

Figure 6-3 IBM PC/AT

5002

1045 5013

5001

5003

5005

5007

5011

5014 5015

1043 5016

5004

5006

5018

5019

5008

5010

5017

7013

5009

5012

(1048 if double key)

1046

1048

(7013 if double key)

Figure 6-4 NCR 7052 32-KEY

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 13

1068

1075

1082

1067

1066

1070

1071

1065

1072

1079

1069

1076

1083

1074

1081

1073

1080

1077

1084

1078

1085

5002

1045 5013

1086

5001

5003

5005

5007

5011

5014 5015

1043 5016

1087

1088

1089

5004

5006

5018

5019

5008

5010

5017

7013

1090

5009

5012

(1048 if double key)

1046

1048

(1043 if double key)

Figure 6-5 NCR 7052 58-KEY

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ASCII Character Set

NOTE 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 %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke

equivalent of ABC >.

Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set

Full ASCII

Code 39

ASCII Value

Keystroke

Encode

Character

1001

CTRL A

CTRL B

CTRL C

CTRL D

CTRL E

CTRL F

CTRL G

1002

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

CTRL H/ BACKSPACE

1009

CTRL I/ HORIZONTAL TAB

1010

1011

1012

1013

CTRL J

CTRL K

CTRL L

CTRL M/ENTER

1014

1015

1016

1017

1018

1019

CTRL N

CTRL O

CTRL P

CTRL Q

CTRL R

CTRL S

CTRL T

1020

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 15

Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII

Code 39

ASCII Value

Keystroke

Encode

Character

1021

CTRL U

CTRL V

CTRL W

CTRL X

CTRL Y

CTRL Z

1022

1023

1024

1025

1026

1027

CTRL [/ESC

1028

1029

1030

1031

1032

1033

1034

1035

1036

1037

1038

1039

1040

1041

1042

1043

1044

1045

1046

CTRL \

CTRL ]

CTRL 6

CTRL -

Space

“

‘

(

)

1047

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII

Code 39

ASCII Value

Keystroke

Encode

Character

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

1073

;

1074

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 17

Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII

Code 39

ASCII Value

Keystroke

Encode

Character

1075

[

1076

1077

1078

1079

1080

1081

1082

1083

1084

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

1091

1092

1093

1094

1095

1096

1097

1098

1099

1100

]

‘

1101

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 6-2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued)

Full ASCII

Code 39

ASCII Value

Keystroke

Encode

Character

1102

1103

1104

1105

1106

1107

1108

1109

1110

1111

1112

1113

1114

1115

1116

1117

1118

1119

1120

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125

{

}

1126

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 19

Table 6-3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys

Keystroke

2065

2066

2067

2068

2069

2070

2071

2072

2073

2074

2075

2076

2077

2078

2079

2080

2081

2082

2083

2084

2085

2086

2087

2088

2089

2090

ALT A

ALT B

ALT C

ALT D

ALT E

ALT F

ALT G

ALT H

ALT I

ALT J

ALT K

ALT L

ALT M

ALT N

ALT O

ALT P

ALT Q

ALT R

ALT S

ALT T

ALT U

ALT V

ALT W

ALT X

ALT Y

ALT Z

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Table 6-4 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set

GUI Keys

Keystrokes

3000

3048

3049

3050

3051

3052

3053

3054

3055

3056

3057

3065

3066

3067

3068

3069

3070

3071

3072

3073

3074

3075

3076

3077

3078

3079

3080

3081

3082

3083

Right Control Key

GUI 0

GUI 1

GUI 2

GUI 3

GUI 4

GUI 5

GUI 6

GUI 7

GUI 8

GUI 9

GUI A

GUI B

GUI C

GUI D

GUI E

GUI F

GUI G

GUI H

GUI I

GUI J

GUI K

GUI L

GUI M

GUI N

GUI O

GUI P

GUI Q

GUI R

GUI S

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 21

Table 6-4 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Keys

Keystrokes

3084

3085

3086

3087

3088

3089

3090

GUI T

GUI U

GUI V

GUI W

GUI X

GUI Y

GUI Z

Table 6-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set

F Keys

Keystroke

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

5011

5012

5013

5014

5015

5016

5017

5018

5019

5020

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

F16

F17

F18

F19

F20

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Table 6-5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set (Continued)

F Keys

Keystroke

5021

5022

5023

5024

F21

F22

F23

F24

Table 6-6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad

Keystroke

6042

6043

6044

6045

6046

6047

6048

6049

6050

6051

6052

6053

6054

6055

6056

6057

6058

6059

undefined

Enter

Num Lock

Keyboard Wedge Interface 6 - 23

Table 6-7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad

Keystroke

7001

7002

7003

7004

7005

7006

7007

7008

7009

7010

7011

7012

7013

7014

7015

7016

7017

7018

Break

Delete

Pg Up

End

Pg Dn

Pause

Scroll Lock

Backspace

Tab

Print Screen

Insert

Home

Enter

Escape

Up Arrow

Dn Arrow

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

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Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with an RS-232 host interface. The

RS-232 interface is used to attach the cradle to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an

available RS-232 port (i.e., COM port).

If the particular host is not listed in T a ble 7-2, set the communication parameters to match the host device. Refer to

the documentation for the host device.

NOTE This scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system

architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing the TTL to

RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.

^{Throughout the bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (}*).

Feature/Option

*Baud Rate 9600

* Indicates Default

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host computer.

Serial Port Connector to Host

Interface cable

Figure 7-1 RS-232 Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain

the same.

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

1. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle.

See Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3. If required, connect the power supply to the cradle.

4. Ensure that all connections are secure.

5. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

6. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 7-6.

7. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

RS-232 Interface 7 - 3

RS-232 Default Parameters

T a ble 7-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the parameter descriptions section beginning on page 7-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 7-1 RS-232 Host Default Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

RS-232 Host Parameters

RS-232 Host Types

Baud Rate

Standard RS-232

9600

7-6

7-7

Parity

None

7-9

Check Receive Errors

Stop Bit Select

Enable

1 Stop Bit

Data Bits

8-Bit

Hardware Handshaking

Software Handshaking

Host Serial Response Time-out

RTS Line State

None

Minimum: 2 sec

Host: Low RTS

Disable

Beep on <BEL>

Intercharacter Delay

Nixdorf Beep/LED Options

Ignore Unknown Characters

Minimum: 0 msec

Normal Operation

Send Bar Code

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RS-232 Host Parameters

Various RS-232 host types are set up with their own parameter default settings. Selecting the host type sets the

parameter defaults as listed in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2 Terminal Specific RS-232

Standard

RS-232

(Default)

Wincor- Wincor-

OPOS/

JPOS

Parameter

ICL

Nixdorf

Mode A

Nixdorf Olivetti Omron

Fujitsu

Mode B

Transmit

Code ID

Yes

Data

Transmission

Format

Data as is Data/Suffix Data/Suffix Data/

Suffix

Prefix/

Data/

Suffix

Data/

Suffix

Data/

Suffix

Data/

Suffix

CR/LF

(7013)

CR (1013) CR (1013)

(1013)

ETX

(1002)

(1013)

Baud Rate

Parity

9600

None

9600

Even

9600

Odd

9600

Odd

9600

Even

9600

None

9600

Odd

9600

None

Hardware

Handshaking

RTS/CTS

Option 3

RTS/CTS

Option 3

RTS/CTS None

Option 3

RTS/CTS None

Option 3

Software

None

Ack/Nak None

None

Handshaking

Serial

Response

Time-out

2 Sec.

9.9 Sec.

9.9 Sec. 9.9

Sec.

9.9 Sec.

2 Sec.

Stop Bit

Select

One

8-Bit

One

8-Bit

One

ASCII

8-Bit

7-Bit

8-Bit

Format

Beep On

<BEL>

Disable

Low

Disable

High

Disable

Low

Disable

Disable Disable

Disable

RTS Line

State

Low = No Low

data to

send

High

Low = No Low

data to

send

Prefix

None

STX

None

(1003)

*In the Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled. When CTS is High, the

user can scan bar codes.

**If Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host,

it may appear unable to scan. If this happens, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of

cycling power to the scanner.

RS-232 Interface 7 - 5

RS-232 Host Parameters (continued)

Selecting the ICL, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, OPOS/JPOS or Fujitsu host

type enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not

programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. Do not enable the Transmit Code ID feature

for these terminals.

Table 7-3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters

Wincor- Wincor-

OPOS/

Mode A Mode B

ICL

Nixdorf Nixdorf Olivetti Omron

Fujitsu

JPOS

UPC-A

UPC-E

EAN-8/JAN-8

EAN-13/JAN-13

Code 39

Codabar

Code 128

I 2 of 5

C <len>

N <len>

L <len>

I <len>

None

H <len>

L <len>

None

M <len>

N <len>

K <len>

I <len>

L <len>

H <len>

P <len>

O <len>

C <len>

N <len>

L <len>

I <len>

None

H <len>

L <len>

None

Code 93

D 2 of 5

UCC/EAN 128

MSI

Bookland EAN

Trioptic

None

H<len>

None

Code 11

IATA

Code 32

None

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RS-232 Host Types

To select an RS-232 host type, scan one of the following bar codes.

*Standard RS-232

ICL RS-232

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A

Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B

Olivetti ORS4500

Omron

RS-232 Interface 7 - 7

RS-232 Host Types (continued)

OPOS/JPOS

Fujitsu RS-232

Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner’s baud rate to match the baud rate

setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.

Baud Rate 600

Baud Rate 1200

Baud Rate 2400

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Baud Rate (continued)

Baud Rate 4800

*Baud Rate 9600

Baud Rate 19,200

Baud Rate 38,400

RS-232 Interface 7 - 9

Parity

A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host

device requirements.

Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are

contained in the coded character.

Odd

Select Even parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are

contained in the coded character.

Even

Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1.

Mark

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Parity (continued)

Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.

Space

Select None when no parity bit is required.

*None

Check Receive Errors

Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received

characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.

*Check For Received Errors (Enable)

Do Not Check For Received Errors (Disable)

RS-232 Interface 7 - 11

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 selected

(one or two) 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

Data Bits

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

7-Bit

*8-Bit

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Hardware Handshaking

The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking

lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).

If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. 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 the Host Serial

Response Time-out for the host to de-assert the CTS line. If, after Host Serial Response Time-out (default),

the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error, and any scanned data is lost.

•

When the CTS line is de-asserted, the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to the Host Serial

Response Time-out for the host to assert CTS. When the host asserts CTS, data is transmitted. If, after Host

Serial Response Time-out (default), the CTS line is still de-asserted, the scanner sounds a transmit error,

and discards the data.

•

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

The host should respond by de-asserting CTS. The scanner checks for a de-asserted CTS upon the next

transmission of data.

During the transmission of data, the CTS line should be asserted. If CTS is de-asserted for more than 50 ms

between characters, the transmission is aborted, the scanner sounds a transmission error, and the data is

discarded.

If this 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 takes

precedence.

NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered (set) to the active state.

None

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

*None

Standard RTS/CTS

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

Standard RTS/CTS

RS-232 Interface 7 - 13

Hardware Handshaking (continued)

RTS/CTS Option 1

When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.

The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 1

RTS/CTS Option 2

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 Host Serial Response Time-out

(default), the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

RTS/CTS Option 2

RTS/CTS Option 3

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 Host Serial Response Time-out (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 de-asserts RTS when

transmission is complete.

RTS/CTS Option 3

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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. No response is expected from the host.

*None

ACK/NAK

When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the

host. When a NAK is received, the scanner 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 scanner issues an error indication

and discards the data.

The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the

scanner 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

RS-232 Interface 7 - 15

Software Handshaking (continued)

ENQ

When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If an

ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the scanner issues an error indication and discards

the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response Time-out to prevent

transmission errors.

ENQ

ACK/NAK with ENQ

This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data, due to a NAK from the host, an additional

ENQ is not required.

ACK/NAK with ENQ

XON/XOFF

An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON 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 waits up to

Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmission. 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 up to 30

seconds for the XON.

XON/XOFF

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Host Serial Response Time-out

This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a

transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or

RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.

NOTE This parameter does not apply to the Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A/B and the OPOS/JPOS host types.

*Minimum: 2 sec

Low: 2.5 Sec

Medium: 5 Sec

High: 7.5 Sec

Maximum: 9.9 Sec

RS-232 Interface 7 - 17

RTS Line State

This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High

RTS line state.

*Host: Low RTS

Host: High RTS

Beep on <BEL>

Point-to-Point Mode Only

When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232

serial line. <BEL> is issued to indicate an illegal entry or other important event.

NOTE This parameter is not supported in Multipoint-to-Point Mode.

Beep On <BEL> Character

(Enable)

*Do Not Beep On <BEL> Character

(Disable)

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Intercharacter Delay

This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.

*Minimum: 0 msec

Low: 25 msec

Medium: 50 msec

High: 75 msec

Maximum: 99 msec

RS-232 Interface 7 - 19

Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options

When Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B, or OPOS/JPOS is selected, this parameter indicates when the scanner

should beep and turn on its LED after a decode.

NOTE The Beep/LED After CTS Pulse option is not valid when Nixdorf Mode A is selected.

*Normal Operation

(Beep/LED Immediately After Decode)

Beep/LED After Transmission

Beep/LED After CTS Pulse

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Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes with Unknown

Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the

scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the

first unknown character and then an error beep sounds on the scanner.

*Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

ASCII / Character Set

The values in T a ble 7-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission.

Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1000

NUL

1001

1002

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

1009

1010

1011

SOH

STX

ETX

EOT

ENQ

ACK

BELL

BCKSPC

HORIZ TAB

LF/NW LN

RS-232 Interface 7 - 21

Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1012

1013

1014

1015

1016

1017

1018

1019

1020

1021

1022

1023

1024

1025

1026

1027

1028

1029

1030

1031

1032

1033

1034

1035

1036

1037

1038

1039

1040

1041

Space

CR/ENTER

DLE

DC1/XON

DC2

DC3/XOFF

DC4

NAK

SYN

ETB

CAN

SUB

ESC

Space

‘

(

)

7 - 22 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1042

1043

1044

1045

1046

1047

1048

1049

1050

1051

1052

1053

1054

1057

1056

1057

1058

1059

1060

1061

1062

1063

1064

1065

1066

1067

1068

1069

1070

1071

;

RS-232 Interface 7 - 23

Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1072

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

1098

1099

1100

1101

[

]

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Table 7-4 RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

ASCII Character

1102

1103

1104

1105

1106

1107

1108

1109

1110

1111

1112

1113

1114

1115

1116

1117

1118

1119

1120

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125

1126

1127

7013

{

}

Undefined

ENTER

Chapter 8 USB Interface

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with a USB host. The cradle connects

directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub. The USB host can power the cradle and recharge the scanner

battery, but this charging method has limitations. See Using the USB Interface to Supply Power on page 1-6.

^{Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (}*).

* Indicates Default

Feature/Option

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

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Connecting a USB Interface

USB Series A Connector

Interface cable

Figure 8-1 USB Connection

The cradle connects with USB-capable hosts including:

•

Desktop PCs and notebooks

Apple™ Macintosh

IBM SurePOS terminals

Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.

The following operating systems support the scanner through USB:

•

Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista

Mac OS 8.5 and above

IBM 4690 OS.

The cradle also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). For more

information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit http://www.symbol.com/usb.

To connect the cradle to a USB host:

1. Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. See

Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of

the IBM SurePOS terminal.

3. Ensure all connections are secure.

4. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

5. Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 8-5.

USB Interface 8 - 3

6. On first installation when using Windows, the software displays a prompt to select or install the Human

Interface Device driver. To install the Human Interface Device driver provided by Windows, click Next through

all the choices and click Finished on the last choice. The scanner powers up during this installation.

7. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

8. Connect an external power supply if desired.

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 8-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain

the same.

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

If problems occur, see Troubleshooting on page 3-2.

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USB Default Parameters

T a ble 8-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the parameter descriptions section beginning on page 8-5.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 8-1 USB Host Default Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type

HID Keyboard

Emulation

8-5

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) North American

8-6

USB Keystroke Delay

USB Caps Lock Override

USB Ignore Unknown Characters

Emulate Keypad

No Delay (0 msec)

Disable

Enable

Disable

USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Function Key Mapping

Simulated Caps Lock

Convert Case

Disable

No Case Conversion

USB Interface 8 - 5

USB Host Parameters

USB Device Type

Select the desired USB device type.

NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the scanner disconnects and reconnects as the cradle re-enumerates

on the USB bus.

*HID Keyboard Emulation

IBM Table Top USB

IBM Hand-Held USB

USB OPOS Handheld

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USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard

Emulation device.

NOTE When changing USB Country Keyboard Types, the scanner resets and issues the standard startup beep

sequences.

*North American Standard USB Keyboard

German Windows

French Windows

French Canadian Windows 95/98

French Canadian Windows 2000/XP

USB Interface 8 - 7

USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued)

French Belgian Windows

Spanish Windows

Italian Windows

Swedish Windows

UK English Windows

Japanese Windows (ASCII)

Brazilian-Portuguese Windows

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USB Keystroke Delay

This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase

the delay when hosts require slower data transmission.

*No Delay (0 msec)

Medium Delay (20 msec)

Long Delay (40 msec)

USB Interface 8 - 9

USB Caps Lock Override

This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved

regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always enabled for the Japanese, Windows (ASCII)

keyboard type and can not be disabled.

Override Caps Lock Key

(Enable)

*Do Not Override Caps Lock Key

(Disable)

USB Ignore Unknown Characters

Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown

Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When

Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown

character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.

*Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Enable)

Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters

(Disable)

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Emulate Keypad

When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A is sent

as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break.”

*Disable Keypad Emulation

Enable Keypad Emulation

USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this replaces any FN 1

characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and a selected value. See FN1 Substitution Values on

page 5-15 to set the Key Category and Key Value.

Enable USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

*Disable USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution

USB Interface 8 - 11

Function Key Mapping

ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences (see T a ble 8-2 on page 8-13). When this

parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not

have a bold entry remain the same regardless of this parameter.

*Disable Function Key Mapping

Enable Function Key Mapping

Simulated Caps Lock

When enabled, the scanner inverts upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock

state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state.

*Disable Simulated Caps Lock

Enable Simulated Caps Lock

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Convert Case

When enabled, the scanner converts all bar code data to the selected case.

*No Case Conversion

Convert All to Upper Case

Convert All to Lower Case

USB Interface 8 - 13

ASCII Character Set

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values

Prefix/ Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

Keystroke

1000

CTRL 2

CTRL A

CTRL B

CTRL C

CTRL D

CTRL E

CTRL F

CTRL G

1001

1002

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

CTRL H/ BACKSPACE

1009

CTRL I /HORIZONTAL TAB

1010

1011

1012

1013

CTRL J

CTRL K

CTRL L

CTRL M/ENTER

1014

1015

1016

1017

1018

1019

1020

1021

1022

1023

CTRL N

CTRL O

CTRL P

CTRL Q

CTRL R

CTRL S

CTRL T

CTRL U

CTRL V

CTRL W

CTRL X

1024

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

Keystroke

1025

CTRL Y

CTRL Z

1026

1027

CTRL [/ESC

1028

1029

1030

1031

1032

1033

1034

1035

1036

1037

1038

1039

1040

1041

1042

1043

1044

1045

1046

1047

1048

1049

1050

1051

Space

CTRL \

CTRL ]

CTRL 6

CTRL -

Space

“

‘

(

)

1052

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

USB Interface 8 - 15

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

Keystroke

1053

1054

1055

1056

1057

1058

1059

1060

1061

1062

1063

1064

1065

1066

1067

1068

1069

1070

1071

1072

1073

1074

1075

1076

1077

1078

1079

;

1080

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

Keystroke

1081

[

1082

1083

1084

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

1091

1092

1093

1094

1095

1096

1097

1098

1099

1100

1101

1102

1103

1104

1105

1106

1107

]

1108

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

USB Interface 8 - 17

Table 8-2 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued)

Prefix/ Suffix

Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Character

Keystroke

1109

1110

1111

1112

1113

1114

1115

1116

1117

1118

1119

1120

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125

{

}

1126

The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is

enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.

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Table 8-3 USB ALT Key Character Set

ALT Keys

Keystroke

2064

2065

2066

2067

2068

2069

2070

2071

2072

2073

2074

2075

2076

2077

2078

2079

2080

2081

2082

2083

2084

2085

2086

2087

2088

2089

2090

ALT 2

ALT A

ALT B

ALT C

ALT D

ALT E

ALT F

ALT G

ALT H

ALT I

ALT J

ALT K

ALT L

ALT M

ALT N

ALT O

ALT P

ALT Q

ALT R

ALT S

ALT T

ALT U

ALT V

ALT W

ALT X

ALT Y

ALT Z

USB Interface 8 - 19

Table 8-4 USB GUI Key Character Set

GUI Key

Keystroke

3000

3048

3049

3050

3051

3052

3053

3054

3055

3056

3057

3065

3066

3067

3068

3069

3070

3071

3072

3073

3074

3075

3076

3077

3078

3079

3080

Right Control Key

GUI 0

GUI 1

GUI 2

GUI 3

GUI 4

GUI 5

GUI 6

GUI 7

GUI 8

GUI 9

GUI A

GUI B

GUI C

GUI D

GUI E

GUI F

GUI G

GUI H

GUI I

GUI J

GUI K

GUI L

GUI M

GUI N

GUI O

GUI P

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on

either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the

left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

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Table 8-4 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued)

GUI Key

Keystroke

3081

3082

3083

3084

3085

3086

3087

3088

3089

3090

GUI Q

GUI R

GUI S

GUI T

GUI U

GUI V

GUI W

GUI X

GUI Y

GUI Z

Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on

either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the

left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.

Table 8-5 USB F Key Character Set

F Keys

Keystroke

5001

5002

5003

5004

5005

5006

5007

5008

5009

5010

5011

5012

5013

5014

5015

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

USB Interface 8 - 21

Table 8-5 USB F Key Character Set (Continued)

F Keys

Keystroke

5016

5017

5018

5019

5020

5021

5022

5023

5024

F16

F17

F18

F19

F20

F21

F22

F23

F24

Table 8-6 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set

Numeric Keypad

Keystroke

6042

6043

6044

6045

6046

6047

6048

6049

6050

6051

6052

6053

6054

6055

6056

6057

6058

6059

undefined

Enter

Num Lock

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Table 8-7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set

Extended Keypad

Keystroke

7001

7002

7003

7004

7005

7006

7007

7008

7009

7010

7011

7012

7013

7014

7015

7016

7017

7018

Break

Delete

PgUp

End

Pg Dn

Pause

Scroll Lock

Backspace

Tab

Print Screen

Insert

Home

Enter

Escape

Up Arrow

Down Arrow

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

Chapter 9 IBM 468X/469X Interface

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for programming the scanner to interface with an IBM 468X/469X host computer.

^{Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (}*).

Feature/Option

*Disable Convert to

* Indicates Default

Code 39

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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host interface.

Interface cable

Host Port Connector

Figure 9-1 IBM Direct Connection

NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 9-1 are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain

the same.

NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

1. Connect the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle. See

Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.

2. Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).

3. Connect an external power supply.

4. Ensure all connections are secure.

5. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

6. Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 9-4.

7. To modify other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. Most other scanner parameters are typically controlled

by the IBM system.

IBM 468X/469X Interface 9 - 3

IBM Default Parameters

T a ble 9-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)

provided in the parameter descriptions section beginning on page 9-4.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 9-1 IBM Host Default Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters

Port Address

None Selected

Disable

9-4

Convert Unknown to Code 39

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IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters

Port Address

Use this parameter to set the IBM 468X/469X port.

NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner.

Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)

Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B)

Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17)

Convert Unknown to Code 39

Scan one of the following bar codes to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code

39.

Convert Unknown to Code 39 (Enable)

*Do Not Convert Unknown to Code 39 (Disable)

Chapter 10 123Scan

Introduction

123Scan is a Windows^®-based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including Advanced Data

Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host, ensuring compatibility

between bar coded data and the host application without having to modify the host software. Scanners can be

programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by 123Scan. Save scanner

programming in a file for electronic distribution. 123Scan includes a help file.

Setting Up 123Scan

To communicate with the 123Scan program:

1. Load 123Scan, included in the documentation CD-ROM, onto a host computer running Windows 98, Windows

2000, or Windows XP.

2. Connect the scanner to the host computer using an RS-232 cable. See Connecting an RS-232 Interface on

page 7-2.

3. Scan the following bar code to enable the 123Scan interface on the scanner. Refer to the 123Scan instructions

for programming the scanner.

123Scan Configuration

NOTE Setting defaults unpairs the scanner with the cradle, and you must rescan the pairing bar code.

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Chapter 11 Symbologies

Introduction

This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features

for the scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.

The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default T a ble on page 11-2 (also see Appendix

A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit

requirements, programming is not necessary. Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short bar code

sequences. To return all features to default values, scan the Default Parameters on page 5-4.

If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select the host type (see the specific host chapter) after the scanner emits

power-up beeps.

Scanning Sequence Examples

In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the

UPC-A check digit, scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1

Check Digit on page 11-12. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, indicating a

successful parameter entry.

Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in sequence. See the

parameter description for this procedure.

Errors While Scanning

Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, re-scan the correct parameter.

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Symbology Default Parameters

T a ble 11-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar

code(s) provided in this chapter.

NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preference, host, symbology, and

miscellaneous default parameters.

Table 11-1 Symbology Default Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

UPC/EAN

UPC-A

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

UPC-E

UPC-E1

EAN-13/JAN 13

EAN-8/JAN 8

Bookland EAN

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits)

User-Programmable Supplementals

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

UPC-A Preamble

Ignore Supplementals 11-8

Enable

System Character

Disable

UPC-E Preamble

UPC-E1 Preamble

Convert UPC-E to A

Convert UPC-E1 to A

Disable

EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend

Disable

Bookland ISBN Format

ISBN-10

UCC Coupon Extended Code

Disable

Symbologies 11 - 3

Table 11-1 Symbology Default Table (Continued)

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Code 128

Enable

11-21

UCC/EAN-128

11-22

ISBT 128

Code 39

Enable

Disable

2 to 55

Disable

Trioptic Code 39

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Code 32 Prefix

Set Length(s) for Code 39

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Code 93

Disable

4 to 55

11-28

Set Lengths for Code 93

Code 11

Disable

4 to 55

Set Lengths for Code 11

Code 11 Check Digit Verification

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Set Lengths for Interleaved 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

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)

Discrete 2 of 5

One Check Digit

Disable

Enable

Disable

Set Lengths for D 2 of 5

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Table 11-1 Symbology Default Table (Continued)

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Codabar (NW - 7)

Codabar

Disable

5 to 55

Disable

11-39

Set Lengths for Codabar

CLSI Editing

11-40

11-41

NOTIS Editing

MSI

Disable

1 to 55

One

Set Lengths for MSI

MSI Check Digits

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

MSI Check Digit Algorithm

GS1 DataBar

Disable

Mod 10/Mod 10

GS1 DataBar-14

Disable

11-46

11-47

GS1 DataBar Limited

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

Symbology - Specific Security Levels

Redundancy Level

Security Levels

11-48

11-50

11-51

Bi-directional Redundancy

Disable

Symbologies 11 - 5

UPC/EAN

Enable/Disable UPC-A

To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UPC-A

Disable UPC-A

Enable/Disable UPC-E

To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UPC-E

Disable UPC-E

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Enable/Disable UPC-E1

To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below.

NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.

Enable UPC-E1

*Disable UPC-E1

Enable/Disable EAN-13

To enable or disable EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable EAN-13/JAN-13

Disable EAN-13/JAN-13

Symbologies 11 - 7

Enable/Disable EAN-8

To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable EAN-8/JAN-8

Disable EAN-8/JAN-8

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Bookland EAN

*Disable Bookland EAN

NOTE If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 11-19. Also select either Decode

UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental

Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 11-8..

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Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN

13+2). The following options are available:

•

If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN

plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.

If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with

supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.

If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with

supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must

decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 11-12

before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.

•

If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13

bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a

supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC/EAN/JAN

Supplemental Redundancy on page 11-12 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no

supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.

•

Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-7 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using Bookland

ISBN Format on page 11-19.

•

Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed

previously.

•

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit

user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using Supplemental User-Programmable 1.

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of

two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using Supplemental User-Programmable 1

and Supplemental User-Programmable 2.

•

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any

prefix listed previously or the user-defined prefix set using Supplemental User-Programmable 1.

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with

any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using Supplemental

User-Programmable 1 and Supplemental User-Programmable 2.

•

Select Supplemental User-Programmable 1 to set a 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the

numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.

Select Supplemental User-Programmable 2 to set a second 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using

the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.

NOTE To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, select either to decode or ignore supplemental

characters.

Symbologies 11 - 9

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

*Ignore UPC/EAN/JAN With Supplementals

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals

Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals

Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

11 - 10 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

Enable Smart Supplemental Mode

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1

Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2

Symbologies 11 - 11

Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued)

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1

Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2

User-Programmable Supplementals

If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page

11-8, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the

numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second 3-digit

prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1

Supplemental User-Programmable 1

Supplemental User-Programmable 2

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UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a

symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to 30 times. 14 or above is

recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the

autodiscriminate option is selected. The default is set at 7.

Scan the following bar code to set a decode redundancy value. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix

D, Numeric Bar Codes. Use a leading zero for single digit numbers. In case of an error, or to change the selection,

scan Cancel on page D-3.

UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy

Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit

The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar

code to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to

guarantee the integrity of the data.

UPC-A Check Digit

*Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Symbologies 11 - 13

UPC-E Check Digit

*Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

UPC-E1 Check Digit

*Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit

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UPC-A Preamble

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are

three options for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device:

•

Transmit System Character only.

Transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA).

No preamble transmitted.

Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

*System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

Symbologies 11 - 15

UPC-E Preamble

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are

three options for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device:

•

Transmit System Character only.

Transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA).

No preamble transmitted.

Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

*System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

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UPC-E1 Preamble

Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are

three options for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device:

•

Transmit System Character only.

Transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA).

No preamble transmitted.

Select the appropriate option to match the host system.

No Preamble

(<DATA>)

*System Character

(<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

System Character & Country Code

(< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>)

Symbologies 11 - 17

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

When enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After

conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble,

Check Digit).

When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

(Enable)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

(Disable)

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

When enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the

data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).

When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.

Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

(Enable)

*Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

(Disable)

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EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend

When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in

format to EAN-13 symbols.

When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.

Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

*Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend

Symbologies 11 - 19

Bookland ISBN Format

If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-7, select one of the following

formats for Bookland data:

•

Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with

the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered

Bookland in this mode.

Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in

13-digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN-13 protocol.

*Bookland ISBN-10

Bookland ISBN-13

NOTE For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN

on page 11-7, then select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN

Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on

page 11-8.

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UCC Coupon Extended Code

When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with

digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all

types of Coupon Codes.

Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code

*Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code

NOTE Use the Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the

EAN128 (right half) of a coupon code.

Symbologies 11 - 21

Code 128

Enable/Disable Code 128

To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 128

Disable Code 128

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Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128

To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable UCC/EAN-128

Disable UCC/EAN-128

Enable/Disable ISBT 128

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

*Enable ISBT 128

Disable ISBT 128

Symbologies 11 - 23

Code 39

Enable/Disable Code 39

To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

*Enable Code 39

Disable Code 39

Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols

always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Trioptic Code 39

*Disable Trioptic Code 39

NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

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Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below

to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Convert Code 39 to Code 32

(Enable)

*Do Not Convert Code 39 to Code 32

(Disable)

Code 32 Prefix

Scan the appropriate bar code to enable or disable adding 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

Symbologies 11 - 25

Set Lengths for Code 39

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.

NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, the single digit number

must always be preceded by a leading zero.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing a

selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For

example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1

followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing

either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39

- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. 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 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change

the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 39 - Length Within Range

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner capability.

Code 39 - Any Length

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Code 39 Check Digit Verification

When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data

complies with a specified check digit algorithm. Only those Code 39 symbols that include a modulo 43 check digit

are decoded when this feature is enabled. This feature should only be enabled if the Code 39 symbols contain a

Modulo 43 check digit.

Enable Code 39 Check Digit

*Disable Code 39 Check Digit

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit.

Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

(Disable)

NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

Symbologies 11 - 27

Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion

Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 that pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable

or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.

See Table 6-2 on page 6-14 and for the mapping of Code 39 characters to ASCII values.

Enable Code 39 Full ASCII

*Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and is described in the ASCII Character

Set table for the appropriate interface. For keyboard wedge host conversion, see T a ble 6-2 on page 6-14.

For RS-232 host conversion, see Table 7-4 on page 7-20. For USB host conversion, see Table 8-2 on

page 8-13.

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Code 93

Enable/Disable Code 93

To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 93

*Disable Code 93

Set Lengths for Code 93

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing a

selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For

example, to decode only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1

followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 93 - One Discrete Length

Symbologies 11 - 29

Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued)

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing

either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93

- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. 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 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change

the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 93 - Length Within Range

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner’s capability.

Code 93 - Any Length

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Code 11

To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Code 11

*Disable Code 11

Symbologies 11 - 31

Set Lengths for Code 11

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing a

selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For

example, to decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1

followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 11 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing

either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes. For example, to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 -

Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,

to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within

Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change

the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Code 11 - Length Within Range

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner capability.

Code 11 - Any Length

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Code 11 Check Digit Verification

This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with

the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The

options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.

To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in the Code

11 symbols.

Disable

One Check Digit

Two Check Digits

Symbologies 11 - 33

Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s).

Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s)

(Disable)

NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5

length from the following pages.

*Enable Interleaved 2 of 5

Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected

length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to

decode only I 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4.

In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing

either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes. For example, to decode only those I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select I 2 of 5 -

Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

Symbologies 11 - 35

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued)

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. 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 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the

selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the

code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To

prevent this from happening, select specific lengths (I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete

Lengths) for I 2 of 5 applications.

I 2 of 5 - Any Length

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I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify that the data complies

with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC)

check digit algorithm.

*Disable

USS Check Digit

OPCC Check Digit

Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 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)

Symbologies 11 - 37

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, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13

check digit.

Scanning a single bar code below, Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable), accomplishes this function.

Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13

(Enable)

*Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13

(Disable)

Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5)

Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5

To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Discrete 2 of 5

*Disable Discrete 2 of 5

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Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing a

selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For

example, to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters, scan D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1

followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing

either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes. For example, to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select D 2 of 5 -

Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. 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 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the

selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of

the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code.

To prevent this from happening, select specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete

Lengths) for D 2 of 5 applications.

D 2 of 5 - Any Length

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Codabar (NW - 7)

Enable/Disable Codabar

To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable Codabar

*Disable Codabar

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Set Lengths for Codabar

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing a

selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For

example, to decode only Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length, then scan 1

followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Codabar - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing

either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar

Codes. For example, to decode only those Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar

- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan

Cancel on page D-3.

Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. 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 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change

the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

Codabar - Length Within Range

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters

within the scanner capability.

Codabar - Any Length

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CLSI Editing

When 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. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.

NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.

Enable CLSI Editing

*Disable CLSI Editing

NOTIS Editing

When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this

feature if the host system requires this data format.

Enable NOTIS Editing

*Disable NOTIS Editing

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MSI

Enable/Disable MSI

To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.

Enable MSI

*Disable MSI

Symbologies 11 - 43

Set Lengths for MSI

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)

the code contains. Lengths for MSI may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range.

One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing a selected

length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to

decode only MSI symbols with 14 characters, scan MSI - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. In case

of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.

MSI - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those MSI symbols containing either

of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For

example, to decode only those MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select MSI - Two Discrete

Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page

D-3.

MSI - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length

range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,

to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range. Then

scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the selection,

scan Cancel on page D-3.

MSI - Length Within Range

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Set Lengths for MSI (continued)

Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within

the scanner capability.

NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the

code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is actually encoded in the bar code. To

prevent this from happening, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete

Lengths) for MSI applications.

MSI - Any Length

MSI Check Digits

With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is

optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the

bar code below.

See MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 11-45 for the selection of second digit algorithms.

*One MSI Check Digit

Two MSI Check Digits

Symbologies 11 - 45

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.

Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

(Enable)

*Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s)

(Disable)

MSI Check Digit Algorithm

Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below

corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit.

MOD 10/MOD 11

*MOD 10/MOD 10

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GS1 DataBar

The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Expanded, and GS1 DataBar Limited. The limited

and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each

variant of GS1 DataBar.

GS1 DataBar-14

Enable GS1 DataBar-14

*Disable GS1 DataBar-14

GS1 DataBar Limited

Enable GS1 DataBar Limited

*Disable GS1 DataBar Limited

Symbologies 11 - 47

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded

*Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded

Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a

composite symbol. When this conversion is enabled, GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols

encoding a single zero as the first digit have the leading '010' stripped and the bar code reported as EAN-13.

Bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros have the leading '0100' stripped and the bar code

reported as UPC-A. The UPC-A Preamble parameter to transmit the system character and country code applies to

converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped.

Enable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

*Disable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

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Redundancy Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for lower quality bar codes.

As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.

Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.

Redundancy Level 1

The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:

Code Type

Code Length

8 characters or less

4 characters or less

8 characters or less

Codabar

MSI

D 2 of 5

I 2 of 5

*Redundancy Level 1

Redundancy Level 2

All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

Redundancy Level 2

Symbologies 11 - 49

Redundancy 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

Code Length

4 characters or less

8 characters or less

MSI Plessey

D 2 of 5

I 2 of 5

Codabar

Redundancy Level 3

Redundancy Level 4

All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

Redundancy Level 4

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Security Level

The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Select higher security levels for lower

quality bar codes. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner decode speed, so be sure to

choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

Security Level 0

This default setting allows the scanner to operate fastest, while providing sufficient security in decoding “in-spec”

UPC/EAN bar codes.

*Security Level 0

Security Level 1

As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to misdecodes before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8).

If the scanner is misdecoding poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are limited to these characters, select

this security level.

Security Level 1

Security Level 2

If the scanner is misdecoding poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7,

and 8, select this security level.

Security Level 2

Symbologies 11 - 51

Security Level 3

If the scanner is still misdecoding, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme

measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selecting this level of security can significantly

impair the decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar

codes.

Security Level 3

Bi-directional Redundancy

Use Bi-directional Redundancy for added security for linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code

must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode.

Enable Bi-directional Redundancy

*Disable Bi-directional Redundancy

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Chapter 12 Advanced Data Formatting

Introduction

Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Scan

data can be edited to suit particular requirements.

ADF can be implemented through scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 12-5, or by

installing the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 10, 123Scan) which allows the digital imager scanner to be setup and

programmed with Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules.

Avoid using ADF formatting with bar codes containing more than 60 characters. To add a prefix or suffix value for

such bar codes, use Add Prefix/Suffix setting. Using ADF with longer bar codes transmits the bar code in segments

of length 252 or less (depending on the host selected), and applies the rule to each segment

Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions

In ADF, data is customized through rules. These rules perform detailed actions when the data meets certain

criteria. One rule may consist of single or multiple criteria applied to single or multiple actions.

For instance, a data formatting rule could be the following:

Criteria:

When scan data is Code 39, length 12, and data at the start position is

the string “129”,

Actions:

pad all sends with zeros to length 8,

send all data up to X,

send a space.

If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299<space>. If a Code 39

bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met.

The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.

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Using ADF Bar Codes

When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning.

To program each data formatting rule:

•

Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 12-5.

Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128), code

length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits “129”). These options are described in

Criteria on page 12-8.

•

Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule specify how to format

the data for transmission. These options are described in ADF Bar Code Menu Example on page 12-2.

Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 12-5. This places the rule in the “top” position in the

rule buffer.

Some special-purpose bar codes can be useful to correct errors during this process:

Erase Criteria and Start Again, Erase Actions and Start Again, Erase Previously Saved Rule, etc.

Criteria, actions, and entire rules may be erased by scanning the appropriate bar code (see page 12-6).

Beeper Definitions on page 2-1 guide through the programming steps.

ADF Bar Code Menu Example

This section provides an example of how ADF rules are entered and used for scan data.

An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and destination code into their

own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the

manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format:

MMMMMPPPPPDD

Where:

M = Manufacturer ID

P = Part Number

D = Destination Code

The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number

<CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>. At this center the UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.

The following rules need to be entered:

When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL

M>, send the next 5 characters, send the part number key <CTRL P>, send the next 2 characters, send the

destination code key <CTRL D>.

When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL M>.

To enter these rules, follow the steps below:

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Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule

Step

Bar Code

On Page

12-5

Beep Indication

Begin New Rule

Code 128

High High

12-8

High High

Send next 5 characters

Send <CTRL M>

Send next 5 characters

Send <CTRL P>

Send next 2 characters

Send <CTRL D>

Save Rule

High High

High Low High Low

Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule

Step

Bar Code

On Page

12-5

Beep Indication

High High

Begin New Rule

UPC/EAN

12-9

High High

Send all remaining data

Send <CTRL M>

Save Rule

12-21

12-44

12-5

High High

High Low High Low

To correct any errors made while entering this rule, scan the Quit Entering Rules bar code on page 12-6. If the rule

is already saved, scan the Erase Previously Saved Rule bar code on page 12-6.

Alternate Rule Sets

ADF rules may be grouped into one of four alternate sets which can be turned on and off when needed. This is

useful to format the same message in different ways. For example, a Code 128 bar code contains the following

information:

Class (2 digits), Stock Number (8) digits, Price (5 digits)

The bar code might look like this:

245671243701500

where:

Class = 24

Stock Number = 56712437

Price = 01500

Ordinarily, data is sent as follows:

24 (class key)

56712437 (stock key)

01500 (enter key)

But, when there is a sale, send only the following:

24 (class key)

56712437 (stock key)

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and the cashier will key the price manually.

To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as:

Scan Rule Belongs to Set 1. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class

key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.

The “sale” rule may look like this:

Scan Rule Belongs to Set 2. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class

key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key.

To switch between the two sets of rules, a “switching rule” must be programmed. This rule specifies what type of

bar code must be scanned to switch between the rule sets. For example, in the case of the “sale” rule above, the

rule programmer wants the cashier to scan the bar code “M” before a sale. To do this, a rule can be entered as

follows:

When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “M”, select rule set number 1.

Another rule could be programmed to switch back.

When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “N”, turn off rule set number 1.

The switching back to normal rules can also be done in the “sale” rule. For example, the rule may look like this:

When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8

characters, send the stock key, turn off rule set 1.

For optimal results, scan the Disable All Rule Sets bar code on page 12-7 after programming a rule belonging to an

alternate rule set.

In addition to enabling and disabling rule sets within the rules, enable or disable them by scanning the appropriate

bar codes on page 12-7.

Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)

The order of programming individual rules is important.The most general rule should be programmed first.

All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If

three rules have been created, the list would be configured as follows:

Third Rule

Second Rule

First Rule

When data is scanned, the rules list is checked from top to bottom to determine if the criteria matches (and

therefore, if the actions should occur). Input is modified into the data format specified by the first matching set of

criteria it finds. Be sure to program the most general rule last.

For example, if the THIRD rule states:

When scanning a bar code of any length, send all data, then send the ENTER key.

And the SECOND rule states:

When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key,

then send all remaining data.

If a Code 128 bar code of length 12 were scanned, the THIRD rule would be in effect. The SECOND rule would

appear to not function.

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Note also that ADF rules are actually created when using the standard data editing functions. Scan options are

entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also applies to them. For the digital imager scanner, this

applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format.

These rules reside in the same “rule list” as ADF Rules, so the order of their creation is also important.

Default Rules

Every unit has a default rule to send all scan data. Units with custom software may have one or more default rules

burned in. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. Default rules can be

disabled by entering the following general rule in the user programmable buffer:

When receiving scan data, send all data.

Since this rule always applies, ADF will never go into the default rules.

Special Commands

Pause Duration

This parameter, along with the Send Pause parameter on page 12-25, allows a pause to be inserted in the data

transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second

intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “0” and “5” inserts a 0.5 second

delay. See Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page

D-3.

Pause Duration

Begin New Rule

Scan the bar code below to start entering a new rule

Begin New Rule

Save Rule

Scan the bar code below to save the rule.

Save Rule

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Erase

Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.

Erase Criteria And Start Again

Erase Actions And Start Again

Erase Previously Saved Rule

Erase All Rules

Quit Entering Rules

Scan the bar code below to quit entering rules.

Quit Entering Rules

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Disable Rule Set

Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.

Disable Rule Set 1

Disable Rule Set 3

Disable All Rule Sets

Disable Rule Set 2

Disable Rule Set 4

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Criteria

Code Types

Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in succession, prior to

selecting other criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.

Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.

Code 39

Codabar

GS1 DataBar-14

GS1 DataBar Limited

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Code 128

D 2 OF 5

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Code Types (continued)

IATA 2 OF 5

I 2 OF 5

Code 93

UPC-A

UPC-E

EAN-8

EAN-13

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Code Types (continued)

MSI

UCC/EAN 128

UPC-E1

Bookland EAN

Trioptic Code 39

Code 11

ISBT 128

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Code Types (continued)

ISBT 128

Coupon Code

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Code Lengths

Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Do not select any code length to select code

types of any length.

Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length

per rule only.

1 Character

2 Characters

3 Characters

4 Characters

5 Characters

6 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

7 Characters

8 Characters

10 Characters

12 Characters

9 Characters

11 Characters

13 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

14 Characters

15 Characters

17 Characters

19 Characters

16 Characters

18 Characters

20 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

21 Characters

22 Characters

24 Characters

26 Characters

23 Characters

25 Characters

27 Characters

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Code Lengths (continued)

28 Characters

29 Characters

30 Characters

Message Containing A Specific Data String

Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or

contains a specific character or data string.

There are 4 features:

•

Specific String at Start

Specific String, Any Location

Any Message OK

Rule Belongs to Set

Specific String at Start

Scan the bar code below, then scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of

8) in the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.

After scanning the following bar code:

1. Enter a string using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.

2. Scan End of Message bar code on page 12-95.

Specific String At Start

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Specific String, Any Location

Scan the bar code below, then, using the Numeric Keypad on page 12-18, scan a two-digit number representing

the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary). Then scan the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8)

on the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86, followed by the End of Message bar code on page 12-95.

After scanning the following bar code:

1. Enter a location using the Numeric Keypad on page 12-18.

2. Enter a string using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.

3. Scan End of Message bar code on page 12-95.

Specific String Any Location

Any Message OK

By not scanning any bar code, all selected code types are formatted, regardless of information contained.

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Numeric Keypad

Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.

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Numeric Keypad (continued)

Cancel

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Rule Belongs To Set

Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page 12-3 for more

information about rule sets.

Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.

Rule Belongs To Set 1

Rule Belongs To Set 2

Rule Belongs To Set 3

Rule Belongs To Set 4

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Actions

Select how to format the data for transmission.

Send Data

Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on

page 12-86, or send the next X characters. Note that only bar codes for Send Next 1 to 20 appear here, and can

be scanned multiple times to send values greater then 20. For instance, to send the next 28 characters, scan Send

Next 20 Characters, then Send Next 8 Characters.

Send Data Up To Character

Send All Data That Remains

Send Next Character

Send Next 2 Characters

Send Next 3 Characters

Send Next 4 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

Send Next 5 Characters

Send Next 6 Characters

Send Next 8 Characters

Send Next 10 Characters

Send Next 7 Characters

Send Next 9 Characters

Send Next 11 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

Send Next 12 Characters

Send Next 13 Characters

Send Next 14 Characters

Send Next 15 Characters

Send Next 16 Characters

Send Next 17 Characters

Send Next 18 Characters

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Send Data (continued)

Send Next 19 Characters

Send Next 20 Characters

Setup Field(s)

Table 12-1 Setup Field(s) Definitions

Parameter

Description

Page

Move Cursor

Scan the Move Cursor T o C haracter on page 12-25, then any

printable ASCII character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page

12-86. When this is used, the cursor moves to the position after the

matching character. If the character is not there, the rule fails and

ADF tries the next rule.

12-25

Move Cursor To a Character

Move Cursor to Start of Data

Scan this bar code to move cursor to the beginning of the data.

12-25

This parameter moves the cursor past all sequential occurrences of a 12-25

selected character. For example, if the selected character is ‘A’, then

the cursor moves past ‘A’, ‘AA’, ‘AAA’, etc. Scan the Move Cursor Past

Character on page 12-25, then select a character from the

Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86. If the character is not there,

the cursor does not move (i.e., has no effect).

Move Cursor Past a Character

Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions ahead 12-26

to move the cursor.

Skip Ahead “N” Characters

Skip Back “N” Characters

Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions back 12-28

to move the cursor.

Send Values 1 through 6 by scanning the appropriate bar code.

These values must be set using the prefix/suffix values in Table 7-4

on page 7-20.

12-28

Send Preset Value

Value 1 = Scan Suffix

Value 2 = Scan Prefix

Values 3-6 are not applicable

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Move Cursor

Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning

a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 12-86.

NOTE If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.

Move Cursor To Character

Move Cursor To Start

Move Cursor Past Character

Send Pause

Scan the bar code below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. The length of this pause is controlled by the

value of the Pause Duration parameter.

Send Pause

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Skip Ahead

Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters.

Skip Ahead 1 Character

Skip Ahead 3 Characters

Skip Ahead 5 Characters

Skip Ahead 2 Characters

Skip Ahead 4 Characters

Skip Ahead 6 Characters

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Skip Ahead (continued)

Skip Ahead 7 Characters

Skip Ahead 8 Characters

Skip Ahead 9 Characters

Skip Ahead 10 Characters

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Skip Back

Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.

Skip Back 1 Character

Skip Back 3 Characters

Skip Back 5 Characters

Skip Back 2 Characters

Skip Back 4 Characters

Skip Back 6 Characters

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Skip Back (continued)

Skip Back 7 Characters

Skip Back 8 Characters

Skip Back 9 Characters

Skip Back 10 Characters

Send Preset Value

Use these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan Prefix and Scan Suffix bar

codes on page 5-12.

Send Prefix

Send Suffix

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Modify Data

Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule.

Programming pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, adds three

zeros to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding. These options do not apply to the Send

Keystroke or Send Preset Value options.

Remove All Spaces

To remove all spaces in the send commands that follow, scan the bar code below.

Remove All Spaces

Crunch All Spaces

To leave one space between words, scan the bar code below. This also removes all leading and trailing spaces.

Crunch All Spaces

Stop Space Removal

Scan the bar code below to disable space removal.

Stop Space Removal

Remove Leading Zeros

Scan the bar code below to remove all leading zeros.

Remove Leading Zeros

Stop Zero Removal

Scan the bar code below to disable the removal of zeros.

Stop Zero Removal

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Pad Data with Spaces

To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by

Send commands.

Pad Spaces To Length 1

Pad Spaces To Length 2

Pad Spaces To Length 3

Pad Spaces To Length 4

Pad Spaces To Length 5

Pad Spaces To Length 6

Pad Spaces To Length 7

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 8

Pad Spaces To Length 9

Pad Spaces To Length 10

Pad Spaces To Length 11

Pad Spaces To Length 12

Pad Spaces To Length 13

Pad Spaces To Length 14

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 15

Pad Spaces To Length 16

Pad Spaces To Length 17

Pad Spaces To Length 18

Pad Spaces To Length 19

Pad Spaces To Length 20

Pad Spaces To Length 21

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 22

Pad Spaces To Length 23

Pad Spaces To Length 24

Pad Spaces To Length 25

Pad Spaces To Length 26

Pad Spaces To Length 27

Pad Spaces To Length 28

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Pad Data with Spaces (continued)

Pad Spaces To Length 29

Pad Spaces To Length 30

Stop Pad Spaces

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Pad Data with Zeros

To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by

Send commands.

Pad Zeros To Length 1

Pad Zeros To Length 2

Pad Zeros To Length 3

Pad Zeros To Length 4

Pad Zeros To Length 5

Pad Zeros To Length 6

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Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 7

Pad Zeros To Length 8

Pad Zeros To Length 9

Pad Zeros To Length 10

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Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 11

Pad Zeros To Length 12

Pad Zeros To Length 14

Pad Zeros To Length 16

Pad Zeros To Length 13

Pad Zeros To Length 15

Pad Zeros To Length 17

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Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 18

Pad Zeros To Length 19

Pad Zeros To Length 20

Pad Zeros To Length 21

Pad Zeros To Length 22

Pad Zeros To Length 23

Pad Zeros To Length 24

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Pad Data with Zeros (continued)

Pad Zeros To Length 25

Pad Zeros To Length 26

Pad Zeros To Length 28

Pad Zeros To Length 30

Pad Zeros To Length 27

Pad Zeros To Length 29

Stop Pad Zeros

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Beeps

Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule.

Beep Once

Beep Twice

Beep Three Times

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Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters)

Control Characters

Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke to send

Send Control 2

Send Control A

Send Control B

Send Control C

Send Control D

Send Control E

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control F

Send Control G

Send Control I

Send Control K

Send Control H

Send Control J

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control L

Send Control N

Send Control P

Send Control M

Send Control O

Send Control Q

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control R

Send Control S

Send Control U

Send Control W

Send Control T

Send Control V

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control X

Send Control Z

Send Control \

Send Control Y

Send Control [

Send Control ]

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Control Characters (continued)

Send Control 6

Send Control -

Keyboard Characters

Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters to send.

Send Space

Send !

Send “

Send #

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send $

Send %

Send ‘

Send )

Send &

Send (

Send *

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send +

Send ,

Send -

Send .

Send /

Send 0

Send 1

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send 2

Send 3

Send 5

Send 7

Send 4

Send 6

Send 8

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send 9

Send :

Send ;

Send <

Send =

Send >

Send ?

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send @

Send A

Send C

Send E

Send B

Send D

Send F

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send G

Send H

Send I

Send J

Send K

Send L

Send M

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send N

Send O

Send Q

Send S

Send P

Send R

Send T

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send U

Send V

Send W

Send X

Send Y

Send Z

Send [

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send \

Send ]

Send _

Send a

Send ^

Send `

Send b

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send c

Send d

Send e

Send f

Send g

Send h

Send i

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send j

Send k

Send m

Send o

Send l

Send n

Send p

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send q

Send r

Send s

Send t

Send u

Send v

Send w

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Keyboard Characters (continued)

Send x

Send y

Send {

Send }

Send z

Send |

Send ~

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Send ALT Characters

Send Alt 2

Send Alt A

Send Alt B

Send Alt C

Send Alt D

Send Alt E

Send Alt F

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt G

Send Alt H

Send Alt J

Send Alt L

Send Alt I

Send Alt K

Send Alt M

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt N

Send Alt O

Send Alt Q

Send Alt S

Send Alt P

Send Alt R

Send Alt T

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt U

Send Alt V

Send Alt X

Send Alt Z

Send Alt W

Send Alt Y

Send Alt [

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Send ALT Characters (continued)

Send Alt \

Send Alt ]

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Send Keypad Characters

Send Keypad *

Send Keypad +

Send Keypad -

Send Keypad .

Send Keypad /

Send Keypad 0

Send Keypad 1

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Keypad 2

Send Keypad 3

Send Keypad 4

Send Keypad 5

Send Keypad 6

Send Keypad 7

Send Keypad 8

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Keypad 9

Send Keypad Enter

Send Keypad Numlock

Send Break Key

Send Delete Key

Send Page Up Key

Send End Key

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Page Down Key

Send Pause Key

Send Scroll Lock Key

Send Backspace Key

Send Tab Key

Send Print Screen Key

Send Insert Key

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Send Keypad Characters (continued)

Send Home Key

Send Enter Key

Send Up Arrow Key

Send Left Arrow Key

Send Escape Key

Send Down Arrow Key

Send Right Arrow Key

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Send Function Key

Send F1 Key

Send F2 Key

Send F3 Key

Send F4 Key

Send F5 Key

Send F6 Key

Send F7 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send F8 Key

Send F9 Key

Send F11 Key

Send F13 Key

Send F10 Key

Send F12 Key

Send F14 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send F15 Key

Send F16 Key

Send F18 Key

Send F20 Key

Send F17 Key

Send F19 Key

Send F21 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send F22 Key

Send F23 Key

Send PF1 Key

Send PF3 Key

Send F24 Key

Send PF2 Key

Send PF4 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF5 Key

Send PF6 Key

Send PF8 Key

Send PF10 Key

Send PF7 Key

Send PF9 Key

Send PF11 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF12 Key

Send PF13 Key

Send PF15 Key

Send PF17 Key

Send PF14 Key

Send PF16 Key

Send PF18 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF19 Key

Send PF20 Key

Send PF22 Key

Send PF24 Key

Send PF21 Key

Send PF23 Key

Send PF25 Key

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Send Function Key (continued)

Send PF26 Key

Send PF28 Key

Send PF30 Key

Send PF27 Key

Send PF29 Key

Send Right Control Key

The “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key.

Send Right Control Key

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters

The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions will tap the specified key while holding the System

Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key is dependant upon

the attached system:

Send GUI 0

Send GUI 1

Send GUI 2

Send GUI 3

Send GUI 4

Send GUI 5

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI 6

Send GUI 7

Send GUI 8

Send GUI A

Send GUI C

Send GUI 9

Send GUI B

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI D

Send GUI E

Send GUI F

Send GUI H

Send GUI J

Send GUI G

Send GUI I

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI K

Send GUI L

Send GUI M

Send GUI O

Send GUI Q

Send GUI N

Send GUI P

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI R

Send GUI S

Send GUI T

Send GUI V

Send GUI X

Send GUI U

Send GUI W

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Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued)

Send GUI Y

Send GUI Z

Turn On/Off Rule Sets

Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.

Turn On Rule Set 1

Turn On Rule Set 2

Turn On Rule Set 3

Turn On Rule Set 4

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Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued)

Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.

Turn Off Rule Set 1

Turn Off Rule Set 2

Turn Off Rule Set 3

Turn Off Rule Set 4

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Alphanumeric Keyboard

Space

(Dash)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

“

‘

(

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

)

;

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

[

]

(Underscore)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

NOTENumeric bar codes below should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

Cancel

End of Message

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

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Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)

{

}

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Appendix A Standard Default Parameters

Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Radio Communications

Bluetooth Host (Host Type)

Bluetooth Friendly Name

Cradle Host

4-5

Scanner name and serial

number

Discoverable Mode

General

Country Keyboard Types (Country Code)

HID Keyboard Keystroke Delay

CAPS Lock Override

North American

No Delay (0 msec)

Disable

Ignore Unknown Characters

Emulate Keypad

Enable

Disable

Keyboard FN1 Substitution

Function Key Mapping

Disable

Simulated Caps Lock

Disable

Convert Case

No Case Conversion

Disable

Beep on Reconnect Attempt

Reconnect Attempt Interval

30 sec

Auto-reconnect in Bluetooth Keyboard Emulation

(HID Slave) Mode

On Bar Code Data

Modes of Operation (Point-to-Point/Multipoint-to-Point)

Point-to-Point

4-20

User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

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Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Parameter Broadcast (Cradle Host Only)

Pairing Modes

Enable

Unlocked

Disable

15 min

Disable

Static

Pairing on Contacts

Connection Maintenance Interval

Authentication

Pin Code

Encryption

Disable

User Preferences

Default Parameters

Beeper Tone

Restore Defaults

Medium

5-4

5-5

Beeper Volume

High

5-6

Laser On Time

3.0 sec

Beep After Good Decode

Trigger Mode

Enable

Level

5-8

Aim Duration

0.0 sec

Beep on Insertion

Enable

Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode

Transmit Code ID Character

Scan Angle

1 Second

None

Normal Angle

7013 <CR><LF>

Data As Is

Set FN1 Substitution Value

Disable No Read

Prefix Value

Suffix Value

Scan Data Transmission Format

FN1 Substitution Values

Transmit “No Read” Message

Synapse Interface

Standard Synapse

Connection

Batch Mode

Normal (Do Not Batch Data)

5-17

5-19

Report Scanner Version

User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.

Standard Default Parameters A - 3

Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued)

Page

Number

Parameter

Default

Report Scan Engine Version

Report MIMIC Version

Report Synapse Cable

5-19

Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters

Keyboard Wedge Host Type

IBM PC/AT& IBM PC

6-4

Compatibles

Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

Ignore Unknown Characters

Keystroke Delay

North American

Enable

6-5

0 msec (No Delay)

Disable

Intra-Keystroke Delay

Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

Caps Lock On

Disable

Disable

Caps Lock Override

Disable