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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1
Conventions ...................................................................................................................2
Scanner vs. Base Station Features ........................................................................2
Understanding the Basics............................................................................................................3
Integrating the PowerScan RF With Your Host System ..............................................................4
Changing Interfaces ......................................................................................................4
Hardware ................................................................................................................4
Software ..................................................................................................................7
Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation ........................................................................8
Programming Overview ...............................................................................................................9
Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station ..................................................11
What Is Programming Mode? ...............................................................................12
The Programming Session ...................................................................................13
Programming Sequence .......................................................................................14
LED and Beeper Indications ......................................................................................................16
If You Make a Mistake... ............................................................................................................16
Return to Factory Settings ...........................................................................................17
Where To Go From Here ...........................................................................................................18
Interface Selection .....................................................................................................................19
Wand Emulation Interface ...........................................................................................20
Wand Emulation Settings ............................................................................................21
Wand Emulation Pre-/Post-Noise Settings ...........................................................23
RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface .............................................................25
RS-232 Communication Parameters ...........................................................................26
Baud Rate .............................................................................................................27
Data Format Settings ............................................................................................29
Handshaking .........................................................................................................31
RS-232 ACK/NAK Options ....................................................................................36
RS-232 Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................37
Keyboard Wedge Interface ..........................................................................................38
PC Keyboard Wedge Interface Selection .............................................................39
Keyboard Wedge Options ...........................................................................................42
..............................................................................................................................42
Connect to a Laptop/No Keyboard Attached ........................................................42
Caps Lock .............................................................................................................44
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Country Mode ....................................................................................................... 45
Keyboard Wedge Intercharacter Delay ................................................................ 47
Quiet Interval ........................................................................................................ 48
Universal Wedge Terminal Selection ................................................................... 50
Terminal/Keyboard Settings ................................................................................. 50
Universal Wedge Number Pad ............................................................................. 51
IBM Interface ............................................................................................................... 52
Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format ..................................................................... 53
Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only) ........................ 55
Prefix, Suffix, and Label ID .......................................................................................... 56
Setting Global Prefix(es) ....................................................................................... 57
Setting Global Suffix(es) ....................................................................................... 59
Single Character Prefix or Suffix .......................................................................... 60
Disabling Prefix or Suffix ...................................................................................... 63
Setting Label ID .................................................................................................... 64
Label Identifiers .................................................................................................... 64
Symbologies Supported ............................................................................................................ 73
Symbology Overview .................................................................................................. 74
Symbology Selection ................................................................................................... 76
Symbology Options ................................................................................................................... 79
Code 39/PharmaCode 39 ........................................................................................... 79
Code 39 Options ................................................................................................... 79
Configuring the Code 39 Options ......................................................................... 80
PharmaCode 39 Options ...................................................................................... 85
Configuring the PharmaCode 39 Options ............................................................. 86
Code128 and UCC/EAN 128 Options ......................................................................... 87
Configuring the Code 128/and UCC/EAN 128 Options ........................................ 88
Interleaved 2 of 5 Options ........................................................................................... 92
Configuring the Interleaved 2 of 5 Options ........................................................... 94
Codabar Options ....................................................................................................... 101
Configuring the Codabar Options ....................................................................... 103
UPC/EAN Options ..................................................................................................... 113
UPC/EAN Options .............................................................................................. 115
Code 93 Options ....................................................................................................... 128
Configuring the Code 93 Options ....................................................................... 129
Standard 2 of 5/IATA Options ................................................................................... 132
Configuring the Standard 2 of 5 Options ............................................................ 134
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IATA ...........................................................................................................................140
MSI/Plessey Options .................................................................................................141
Configuring the MSI /Plessey Options ................................................................143
RF Feature Programming ........................................................................................................149
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station ................................................................150
RF Beeper Settings .............................................................................................151
RF When to Beep ...............................................................................................152
Radio Transmit Power ........................................................................................158
RF Channel Selection .........................................................................................159
Transmission Retries Before Message Time-out ................................................161
Wait Time for ACK ..............................................................................................164
Wait Time For Scanner Power Shutdown ...........................................................166
Wait Time Between Retries of Failed Transmission ...........................................167
HACK Transmit Options ......................................................................................169
Wait Time For HACK From Host .........................................................................171
Drop Links on Reset Option ................................................................................172
Drop Oldest Links Option ....................................................................................173
Common Configuration .......................................................................................174
Set Maximum Linked Scanners ..........................................................................176
Source-Radio Identification (ID) ..........................................................................178
Low Battery LED Indication .................................................................................180
General Features.....................................................................................................................181
Programming the General Features ..........................................................................182
Green LED Lamp Idle State ................................................................................182
Marker Beam Settings ........................................................................................183
Low Power Mode ................................................................................................185
Low Power Shut-down Delay ..............................................................................186
Half-Angle ...........................................................................................................187
Read Mode .........................................................................................................188
Appendix A: Additional Information..........................................................................................189
RS-232 Host Commands ...........................................................................................189
Technical Support....................................................................................................................190
PSC Website Support ................................................................................................190
PSC Website TekForum ............................................................................................190
Reseller Technical Support .......................................................................................190
Telephone Technical Support ....................................................................................190
Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes ..............................................................................................191
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Appendix C: Keypad................................................................................................................ 193
Appendix D: Record of Programmable Features .................................................................... 195
Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications ............................................................................... 203
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Introduction
Use the special programming bar codes contained in this manual to
customize and configure features and settings for your PowerScan&reg; RF
bar code scanner. To ensure full compatibility and proper function, use
only the programming bar codes in this manual or Configurator
Express™ software (available from your PSC dealer) to program scanner features.
NOTE
Visit our website at www.psc.com for more information about how to obtain kits, software and manuals
for this product.
This manual has been developed to make it quick and easy for users of
all levels to find the information needed to understand and configure
scanner features. The following descriptions will help you to determine
where to go from here.
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Conventions
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader
of key issues or procedures that must be observed when servicing the
scanner and/or Base Station:
Notes contain information necessary for properly
diagnosing, repairing and operating the scanner.
NOTE
Scanner vs. Some programming features are specific to either the scanner (handBase Station held unit) or the Base Station, while others are applicable to both. Each
Features feature in this manual is marked with an indicator as to which unit(s) it
is applicable.
Table 1
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
2
When programming using bar codes via the scanner, it is important to remember that features affecting the Base Station WILL NOT be enabled until the
new configuration is downloaded to the Base Station using the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 12
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Understanding the Basics
If you have little or no prior experience with programming using bar
code labels, you should review this introductory section to familiarize
yourself with the basics of scanner programming before performing
any changes to your scanner’s configuration. Contents of this section
are:
•
Integrating the PowerScan RF With Your Host System
— Changing Interfaces
•
Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation
•
Programming Overview
— What Is Programming Mode?
— The Programming Session
— Programming Sequence
•
Scanner vs. Base Station Features
•
LED and Beeper Indications
•
If You Make a Mistake...
— Return to Factory Settings
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Where To Go From Here
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Integrating the PowerScan RF With Your Host System
Your PowerScan RF Base Station MUST be equipped with the correct
hardware (interface board, cable, etc.) to properly communicate with
your host system. Contact your PSC dealer for information if you have
questions about your Base Station’s hardware compatibility.
You may also want to contact the dealer or your system administrator
if you have no record of how your unit was pre-programmed at the factory. Units are typically programmed with the default settings for specific interface types, however, your unit may have been custom
configured with settings that are unique to your company or application. You may find it useful to record your unit’s known/required settings using the programmable feature table in Appendix D: Record of
Programmable Features on page 195.
Once you know the unit’s current settings, you can determine what
changes will be required to allow communication with your host system and/or optional features you choose to modify to customize your
installation. After recording the modifications needed, finish reading
this section, then turn to the appropriate page and follow the instructions to program scanner and Base Station features. When all features
are programmed to your satisfaction, the unit is ready to be placed into
operation.
Changing Interfaces
When moving the PowerScan RF to a host terminal of a different interface type than previously connected, it may be necessary to alter its
hardware and/or software to allow connection and communication
between the devices1.
Hardware
Interface
Board
An interface board swap is usually unnecessary, since multiple host
interface protocols are supported in combination on most interface
boards. For example, RS-232, Standard Keyboard Wedge, and Wand
Emulation are all available on a single interface board. Activation of
alternate available interfaces on this board requires only that you connect the Base Station to the new host using the appropriate interface
cable. The Base Station will automatically change to the interface functions specific to that cable.
1. If the interface types in the scanner and Base Station configurations are different at the beginning
of the programming session, the session will not be successful.
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To determine if your desired new interface is available on your scanner,
check the following section titled Software on page 7. The section lists
host interface types supported by each interface board available at the
time of this writing. If you are still unsure of your scanner’s available
interface connectivity, consult your PSC dealer.
The Base Station will need to be sent to an authorized service repair
depot if the interface board must be swapped; however, if necessary,
you can change your Base Station’s interface (I/F) cable by following
these instructions. (Refer to Figure 1.):
1.
Power down the system.
2.
Disconnect the I/F cable from the host terminal.
3.
Swing the I/F cable retainer up (as shown in Figure 1a) to free
the cable.
4.
Disconnect the cable (Figure 1b).
5.
Connect the replacement I/F cable to the Base Station.
6.
Rotate the cable retainer over the cable overmold until the
retainer snaps in place (see Figure 1c).
NOTE
NOTE
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It is important that the I/F cable be connected to the
Base Station prior to applying power to the system.
This is because the interface type (RS-232, IBM, Keyboard Wedge, etc.) is selected by the Base Station
subject to the I/F cable it is connected to at the time
of power-up.
Once the system is connected and powered-on, link
the scanner(s) by following the instructions given in
the Section, Linking the Scanner to a Base Station
on page 150. The Base Station will automatically
download its new interface setting to the scanner
during the process of linking.
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Figure 1. Removing/Replacing the Interface Cable
a
b
c
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Software Verify that your unit supports the desired interface1. The list below
indicates the interface groupings supported. Contact your nearest PSC
service depot if you don’t know your unit’s group, or need assistance
to change the unit to another interface group.
The Standard Keyboard Wedge/Wand Em./RS-232 Group supports:
•
I/F Type A — PC/XT w/Alternate Key Encoding
•
I/F Type B — AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &amp;
95 w/Alternate Key Encoding
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I/F Type C — PS/2 25 and 30 w/Alternate Key Encoding
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I/F Type D — PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding
•
I/F Type E — AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &amp;
95 w/Standard Key Encoding
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I/F Type F — PS/2 25 and 30 w/Standard Key Encoding
•
I/F Type H — IBM&reg; 3xxx w/102 keyboard
•
I/F Type I — PS/555530T w/104 keyboard
•
I/F Type J — NEC&reg;9801 keyboard
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Wand Emulation
•
RS-232
•
WN2—RS-232 (SNI)
The IBM/RS-232 Group supports:
•
IBM Port 5B
•
IBM Port E
•
IBM Port 9B
•
RS-232
•
IBM Port 17
•
WN-RS-232
The Universal [Keyboard] Wedge Group:
•
Consult the Universal Wedge Connectivity Guide3 for more information.
•
For additional configuration/programming, refer to the Universal Wedge Programming Guide3.
1. Contact your dealer or sales representative if your desired interface is not listed. Interface group
definitions are subject to change without notice.
2. Wincor Nixdorf&reg; (formally SNI)
3. Contact your dealer or visit the website listed on the back cover of this manual for publications.
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After familiarizing yourself with the basic programming procedures in
this section, turn to the appropriate interface programming section (RS232, Wand Emulation, etc.) of this manual to set other interface features, completing the conversion to a new interface type.
Upon changing the interface setting, scan a bar code to verify that the
scanner communicates correctly with the new host system. Some sample bar codes are provided in Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes on page 191.
If any changes to the scanner’s factory settings are needed, consult Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation on page 8.
Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation
Most RF scanner programming falls within four general categories:
•
Interface Selection and Settings — are the mandatory settings
necessary to allow communication with your host terminal.
Examples of these settings are: RS-232 baud rate and parity.
NOTE
Ensure that your planned modifications are compatible with the current interface. For example, baud
rate selections are only valid in the RS-232 interface. The scanner will sound an error tone when
scanning programming labels for features invalid to
the current interface group.
•
Symbology Selection and Settings — gives the scanner the
capability to autodiscriminate as few as one, and as many as all
available symbologies. For optimal scanner performance
enable only those symbologies required. Additionally the scanner may be programmed with the standard options available
for the various symbologies, such as check digit, minimum
label length, fixed and variable length bar codes, QuadraLogic
Decoding, etc.
•
General Feature Settings — are features common to all interface types. Examples include beeper adjustments such as volume and length, read verification settings, etc.
•
RF Feature Programming — includes settings that are specific
to the scanner’s radio frequency capabilities.
If you experience difficulties, have questions or require additional
information, contact your local distributor, or call your dealer or sales
representative.
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Programming Overview
The RF system's programmable feature settings can be modified to
accommodate your unique requirements. Listed below are the various
methods to configure scanner and Base Station units:
Base Stations and the scanners linked to them must
possess compatible configuration files.
NOTE
Scanner
1.
The Base Station’s configuration files can be automatically
downloaded to the scanner at the time of linking. See the sections, Linking the Scanner to a Base Station on page 150 and Common Configuration on page 174 for more details.
2.
The easiest, most comprehensive way to program the scanner
is to use the Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programming Kit.
Contact PSC for more information about this product.
3.
The scanner can be configured using special programming bar
codes like those contained in this section. For the most part, the
programming instructions and bar codes on the following
pages address this method of scanner configuration.
If you program the scanner using any of the methods above, the scanner will store the changes until
reprogrammed or returned to factory defaults.
NOTE
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Base Station
Base Station configuration is primarily performed by first programming a scanner with the desired options, then downloading the configuration to the Base Station from that scanner via the barcode Transmit
Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
CAUTION
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Verify that the scanner and Base Station host interface types (RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, etc.) are
matched before attempting to download any configuration files or perform any custom programming
sessions. Go to the section Interface Selection and
set the scanner to the Base Station’s I/F type.
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Transmit
Scanner
Configuration
to Base Station
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
There are two reasons why a scanner’s configuration would need to be
downloaded to a Base Station:
A configuration item affecting the Base Station is to be
changed.
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When configuring the system using programming
bar codes, changes will not be implemented in the
Base Station until they are transmitted from the
scanner using the Transmit Scanner Configuration
to Base Station bar code.
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A new/replacement scanner may have a custom configuration
or may have been modified with special programming. It may
be desirable to download its configuration to the Base Station.
If this is the circumstance, download configuration settings
from a scanner to the Base Station following this procedure:
1.
Using a scanner that is currently linked to the Base Station,
scan the bar code, DISABLE Common Configuration on page 175.
2.
Scan the bar code, Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base StationTransmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
3.
Link the new scanner containing the desired configuration to
the Base Station (see Linking the Scanner to a Base Station on
page 150).
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4.
Download the new scanner’s configuration to the Base Station
by scanning the Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station
bar code below.
CAUTION
After the Base Station receives the entire configuration, it will drop all links to scanners other than the
scanner transmitting the new configuration. This
will require the user to relink all other scanners (see
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station on page 150).
Prior to the time of relinking, it is advisable to consider enabling the feature, Common Configuration
on page 174, ensuring that the Base Station will
attempt to share the new configuration with scanners as they are linked.
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to Base
Station
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What Is The scanner must be placed into the Programming Mode state in order
Programming to accept programming commands. When programming using the bar
Mode? code labels in this manual, the scanner is placed in Programming Mode
by scanning the &quot;SET&quot; label at the top of most programming feature
pages.
While in Programming Mode, the scanner only recognizes special programming bar codes. See the Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications on
page 203 for information about scanner indications while in Programming Mode.
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The Scanner programming allows you to customize the scanner’s configuProgramming ration to match your specific needs. A typical programming session is
Session conducted as follows:
1.
Scan the SET bar code at the top of the page. The scanner will
emit one beep, indicating it has read the bar code and the green
LED will flash on and off slowly while the scanner remains in
Programming Mode. Normal scanning functions are disabled.
2.
Scan the programming bar code(s) to make the desired
changes. With few exceptions, the scanner will emit a triple
beep each time you scan a valid programming bar code.
NOTE
NOTE
3.
Not all features are available for all interfaces. The
scanner will sound an error tone when scanning
programming bar codes for features that cannot be
used with the currently active interface. Only features supported by the currently active interface
will be implemented.
If you are enabling a different interface (I/F), we suggest/recommend that you change the I/F designation first and then proceed with other changes.
Once a bar code is scanned that changes the scanner's I/F, all previous I/F configuration items
scanned in the programming session are lost.
Scan the END label at the bottom of the page to save any new
settings and exit Programming Mode. The scanner will sound
a beep and reset upon exiting Programming Mode, and the
green LED will return to its usual state (on steady or off).
The scanner will not exit Programming Mode unless the END
bar code is scanned or the scanner’s battery is removed.
Removing power during Programming Mode, before scanning
the END label, will cause all new settings to be ignored. On
power-up, the scanner will return to previous settings.
4.
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Maintain a record of all changes made to ensure that you
know if the original factory settings have been changed. Use
the table in Appendix D: Record of Programmable Features on page
195 to log your custom configuration changes
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Programming To modify a scanner feature (item), the programming bar codes conSequence tained in this manual must be scanned in a given sequence depending
upon the feature being programmed (as shown in Table 2). There are
three possible programming sequences:
A. Programming sample A (the most commonly used format)
demonstrates how three bar codes are scanned in sequence to
do the following:
1.
Place the scanner in Programming Mode (SET bar code).
2.
Scan the Item Tag1 that will enable the new feature.
3.
End the programming session and reset the scanner (END
bar code).
B. Sample B provides an example of a programming feature
requiring the entry of a range value. Like sample A, the scanner is placed in Programming Mode and an Item Tag1 is
scanned. Then, a value must be entered before ending the programming session. In the example, three digits must be
scanned from the number pad in Appendix C: Keypad. This type
of format, requiring a total of as many as six programming bar
codes, is necessary to allow flexible programming with larger
item value numeric ranges.
C. The programming sequence shown in example C requires
scanning of a single, extended length bar code. This special
programming bar code contains all the data necessary to enter
Programming Mode, set the Item Tag1 and Item Value, and exit
Programming Mode (all in one step).
1. An “Item Tag” is a term used to describe an assigned number, which is encoded in a programming
bar code, that toggles (selects, enables, disables, etc.) a specific programming feature.
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Table 2. Programming Sequence
SET
A
ITEM TAG
ITEM VALUE
END/RESET
1
2
3
SET
ENABLE
NEW FEATURE
END
1
2
345
6
0
B
SET
C
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ENABLE NEW
FEATURE
USING THE
FOLLOWING
SETTINGS...
0
8
END
1
ONE BAR CODE CONTAINS SET + ITEM TAG + ITEM VALUE + END
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LED and Beeper Indications
The scanner and Base Station use a set of indicators to verify/announce
the various system functions. See Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications on page 203 for more information.
If You Make a Mistake...
If, during a programming session, you find that you are unsure of the
RF system’s settings or wish to reset its configuration, use the Return to
Factory Settings on page 17 to return the configuration to the factory settings. Scanning this bar code will also reset any changes made during
previous programming sessions.
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Return to Factory Settings
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
Scan the bar codes below in sequence to return the scanner to the
default settings configured at the factory. This label is typically used to
return the RF unit to a “known” operating state when the present programming status is not known, faulty, or suspect.
CAUTION
Use this bar code with caution, since it will
reset ALL features that may have been programmed for that interface type since the RF
unit’s installation.
SET --------------------------
Return to Factory
Setting
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END --------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to Base
Station
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If you don’t have a record of your site/system’s original configuration,
you may need to contact your sale representative for assistance to
return the unit to normal function. Please be prepared to provide information about the company, location, host terminal system and other
pertinent information about the unit being repaired.
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Where To Go From Here
Programming is easy and straightforward if you follow these steps:
NOTE
If you are changing some interface types (for example; if you are moving the RF unit from a Universal
Keyboard Wedge to an RS-232 host) you must first
change the hardware. Replace the Base Station’s
interface board (if required) and connect to the host
terminal using the new interface cable BEFORE
performing any programming changes. See Hardware on page 4 for more information.
1.
If you are changing the unit’s interface type, follow the instructions in the section titled, Changing Interfaces on page 4 before
proceeding.
2.
Scan any feature bar codes that are unique to the interface you
are currently programming.
3.
Turn to Symbologies Supported on page 73 if you are going to
change any bar code symbologies or modify any symbologyrelated features.
4.
Turn to the section, General Features if you wish to change or
modify any of the scanner’s other features.
Once the necessary changes have been made, and you have scanned
the END bar code, you are ready to scan.
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Interface Selection
It is very important that the scanner and Base Station are each configured to operate with the same interface (I/F) type as the host terminal.
See Changing Interfaces on page 4 for more details.
The Base Station uses a “smart” cable, which automatically sets the Base Station to the correct I/F upon
power-up and connection to the appropriate host.
NOTE
Turn to the appropriate section of the following pages to select your
required interface type and its available options:
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Wand Emulation Interface
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RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface
•
Keyboard Wedge Interface
•
Universal Wedge Terminal Selection
•
IBM Interface
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Wand Emulation Interface
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
Scan these labels to enable the Wand Emulation Interface.
SET ----------------------------
Enable
Wand
Emulation
---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to Base
Station
---------
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Wand Emulation Settings
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
Use these programming bar codes to configure the settings for the
Wand Emulation Interface.
SET -------------------------------
Polarity
SpaceLow,BarHigh ---------
SpaceHigh,BarLow ---------
Signal Speed
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Low (660 &micro;s)
---------
High (330 &micro;s)
---------
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Data Format
Transmit in Normal
Format
---------
Transmit in C39
Format
---------
Transmit in C39 Full
ASCII Format ---------
Transmit in C128
Format
---------
Idle State
Low
---------
High
---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Wand
Emulation Pre-/
Post-Noise
Settings
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
The number of noise transitions generated prior to or following label
transitions are independently configurable options. To set noise transitions, enter Programming Mode by scanning the SET bar code, then
follow these steps.
1.
Scan Don’t Transmit Pre-Noise or Don’t Transmit Post-Noise,
followed by the END bar code to disable noise transitions, or...
2.
Scan the Set Pre- or Post-Noise Transitions bar code followed
by the digits from Appendix C: Keypad that represent the
desired number of noise transitions. Select from one to twenty1
noise transitions for either pre- or post-noise. Complete the
programming sequence by scanning the END bar code.
NOTE
Settings for this feature have been enhanced
since the product was originally released, adding the option to select a specific quantity of
noise transitions. If your scanner was built prior
to February of 2001, pre-noise/post-noise transitions are enabled by following Step 2 above,
EXCEPT the single digit selected from Appendix C: Keypad MUST be one (1). This will either
set the pre-noise transitions to one or the postnoise transitions to three depending on which
feature is being programmed. The feature is disabled in the same manner as Step 1 above.
1. Scanners built prior to February of 2001 MUST select the digit one (1). See the note on this page
for details.
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Pre/Post-Noise
Settings
SET ----------------------------
Post-Noise
Don’t Transmit PostNoise
---------
Set Post-Noise
Transitions
---------
Scan two digits representing the desired number of Post-Noise Transitions
using the number pad from Appendix C: Keypad, padded with leading zeros
(example: 03 = three transitions, 08 = eight, 15 = fifteen, etc.)
Pre-Noise
Don’t Transmit
Pre-Noise
---------
Set Pre-Noise
Transitions
---------
Scan two digits representing the desired number of Pre-Noise Transitions
using the number pad from Appendix C: Keypad, padded with leading zeros
(example: 03 = three transitions, 08 = eight, 15 = fifteen, etc.)
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
Scan these labels to enable either the standard RS-232 interface
(PSC RS-232) or the WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface.
SET -----------------------------
Enable Standard
RS-232
---------
EnableWN-RS-232---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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RS-232 Communication Parameters
RS-232 Communication Parameters are specific to Base Station ONLY
This section contains the following RS-232 communication parameters
in the order listed:
•
Baud Rate
•
Data Format Settings
- Data Bit
- Parity Bit
- Stop Bit(s)
•
Handshaking
- Hardware Handshaking (CTS/RTS)
- Software Handshaking (Xon/Xoff)
•
ACK/NAK Options
•
Intercharacter Delay
Go to the sections titled Symbology Options on page 79 and General Features on page 181 if you want to change any other settings for this interface.
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Baud Rate Use the bar codes on this page to select the communications Baud Rate.
Only one Baud Rate selection may be active at any one time. The last
Baud Rate label you scan during a programming session will be the setting that is stored when you scan the END label.
SET ---------------------------
BaudRate=1200 ---------
BaudRate=2400 ---------
BaudRate=4800 ---------
BaudRate=9600 ---------
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BaudRate=19200 ---------
BaudRate=38400 ---------
END --------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Data Format The Data Format bar codes can be used to select the data format configSettings uration needed to communicate with your system. Refer to Table 3
below for acceptable combinations of these setting.
Data Format
Table
There are many possible data format configurations for an RS-232
interface. Check your host system manual to find out your system's
communications requirements.
Table 3. RS-232 Data Format
Data Bit
Parity Bit
Stop Bit(s)
Start Bit
Seven
0
2
1
Seven
1
1
1
Seven
1
2
1
Eight
0
0
1
Eight
0
2
1
Eight
1
1
1
Use these bar codes to set the Data Format options desired.
SET -----------------------------
Data Bit
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Seven
---------
Eight
---------
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Parity Bit
None
---------
Even
---------
Odd
---------
Mark
---------
Space
---------
Stop Bit(s)
One
---------
Two
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Handshaking Review your system documentation to identify handshaking requirements, and use these labels to change the settings if required. The following brief descriptions explain each selection.
Hardware
Handshaking
CTS/RTS Flow Control - is hardware handshaking. The scanner activates the RTS (Request to Send) line when it is ready to send data to the
host. The scanner waits for an active Clear to Send (CTS) signal from
the host before transmitting data. If hardware control is disabled, CTS/
RTS communication will not take place. If the host deactivates the CTS
line during data transmission, the host will receive additional characters for no more than 2ms1.
CTS/RTS Flow Control
Data
Label Transmission
Disabled
Xmission
Label Transmission
Active
CTS
Inactive
CTS Scan Control - is also a hardware handshaking. When scan control is enabled, label scanning is disabled until CTS is asserted and deasserted as illustrated below.
CTS Scan Control
Data
Label 1
Label 1
Will not scan again
until toggled
Label 2
Disabled until
Assert
CTS
De-assert
1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.
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Handshaking controls are mutually exclusive. The settings below
allow only one of these features to be enabled at a time, as enabling
multiple controls will produce unpredictable results.
NOTE
Each of the handshaking features requires a
series of bar codes to be read (Step #1, Step
#2) in the sequence given. That is, you must
enter Programming Mode by scanning the
SET bar code, scan the bar codes required to
set one handshaking feature, then scan the
END bar code.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable CTS/RTS Flow Control.
Enable CTS/RTS Flow Control
SET ------------------------------
Step #1
---------
Step #2
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable CTS Scan Control.
Enable CTS Scan
Control
SET --------------------------------
Step #1
---------
Step #2
---------
END -------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Software
Handshaking
Xon/Xoff - is software handshaking that allows the host to control data
transmission. If the host sends an Xoff command to the scanner, the
scanner will not send the bar code data until it receives an Xon command from the host. If the host sends the Xoff command during data
transmission, the host will receive additional characters for no more
than 2ms1.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to enable Xon/Xoff Control.
Enable Xon/Xoff Control
SET -----------------------------
Step #1
---------
Step #2
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
1. Timing varies slightly depending upon the baud rate selected.
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Disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Controls - disables both the
CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff software controls.
Scan the SET bar code label then the Step #1, Step #2 below, followed
by the END bar code labels to disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff
Control.
To disable either CTS/RTS or Xon/Xoff, you
must first DISABLE BOTH CRTS/RTS and Xon/
Xoff Control using the programming labels
below. Then ENABLE the desired handshaking feature from page 32 or page 34.
NOTE
Disable both CTS/RTS and Xon/Xoff Control
SET -----------------------------
Step #1
---------
Step #2
---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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RS-232 ACK/ Several ACK/NAK parameters can be set for your scanner.
NAK Options Options for RS-232 ACK/NAK are:
•
Disable ACK/NAK
•
Enable ACK/NAK for bar code transmission
•
Enable ACK/NAK for host command acknowledge
•
Enable ACK/NAK for bar code transmission and host command acknowledge
RS-232 ACK/NAK
Options
SET -----------------------------
DisableACK/NAK ---------
Enable for Bar Code
Transmission ---------
Enable for Host
Command
Acknowledge --------Enable for Bar Code
Transmission and
Host Command
Acknowledge ---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
RS-232 Intercharacter Delay refers to the pause, if any, between each character
Intercharacter before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of
Delay data from the scanner.
SET -----------------------------
None
---------
10 Milliseconds ---------
20 Milliseconds ---------
30 Milliseconds ---------
40 Milliseconds ---------
50 Milliseconds ---------
100 Milliseconds ---------
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200 Milliseconds ---------
500 Milliseconds ---------
1 Second
---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
Keyboard Wedge Interface
This section contains the following PC Keyboard Wedge interface
parameters in the order listed:
•
Interface Selection
•
Connect to a Laptop
•
Caps Lock
•
Country Mode
•
Intercharacter Delay
•
Quiet Interval
Go to the sections titled Symbology Options on page 79 and General Features on page 181 if you want to change any other settings.
NOTE
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If the transmission parameters are configured
such that a label results in no actual data to
send, the label will be accepted, beeped, and
no data transmitted.
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
PC Keyboard
Wedge
Interface
Selection
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
This scanner supports a variety of PC Keyboard interfaces. The table
below defines the different interface selections. Scan the corresponding
bar code starting on page 40 to select the desired keyboard interface.
I/F Type
PCs Supported
A
PC/XT w/Alternate Key Encoding
B
AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &amp; 95
w/Alternate Key Encoding
C
PS/2 25 and 30 w/Alternate Key Encoding
D
PC/XT w/Standard Key Encoding
E
AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90 &amp; 95
w/Standard Key Encoding
F
PS/2 25 and 30 w/Standard Key Encoding
G
IBM 3xxx w/122 keyboard
H
IBM 3xxx w/102 keyboard
I
PS/55 5530T w/104 keyboard
J
NEC 9801
We recommend that you disconnect power
before plugging/unplugging cables to avoid
any possibility of equipment damage.
NOTE
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Scan the bar codes corresponding to the applicable Keyboard type
listed on page 39.
PC Keyboard Interface Type
SET -----------------------------
40
A
---------
B
---------
C
---------
D
---------
E
---------
F
---------
G
---------
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
H
---------
I
---------
J
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Keyboard Wedge Options
Keyboard Wedge options are specific to Base Station ONLY
Connect to a
Laptop/No
Keyboard
Attached
If no keyboard is attached, the scanner must provide the acknowledge
signal to the PC. In this case, enable the &quot;Laptop/No External Keyboard&quot; mode. If a keyboard is attached, enable &quot;Keyboard Attached.&quot;
Laptop (integrated keyboard) — provides the acknowledge signal to
the PC when the scanner is connected to a laptop computer or when
the scanner is operated with no external keyboard.
PC (external keyboard) — is enabled when the scanner is connected to
a standard PC.
Send Control Characters — transmits all ASCII characters except NUL
(00h) . Disabling this feature limits transmission of ASCII characters to
the following:
•
Only ASCII characters between 20h and 127h, plus.
— Carriage Return (CR=0Dh)
— BackSpace (BS=08h)
— Right Tab (HT=09h)
— Left Tab (0Bh)
— Esc (1Bh)
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Send Function Character — transmits characters between 00H - IFH
which are not in the normal ASCII set. Scan the bar code below to select
the applicable option for connecting to a laptop or PC.
SET -----------------------------
Connect to Laptop or
PC
Laptop/No external
Keyboard
---------
Keyboard
Attached ---------
Send Control/Function
Characters
Enable Control
Characters
---------
Enable Function
Characters
---------
Disable
---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Caps Lock Three caps lock settings are available. These are:
•
Caps Lock Off - sends character data (to the host in normal format.
•
Caps Lock On - sends character data (to the host) in reverse
case:
(a.z) = (A.Z)
(A.Z) = (a.z)
Use this feature if your keyboard's caps lock key is on.
•
Caps Lock = Shift-Lock - sends character data (to the host) in
shifted case. Use this feature if you choose to use the keyboard
with the shift lock key left on. For use with interface type G
(IBM 3xxx 122-keyboard) ONLY.
SET -----------------------------
Caps Lock OFF ---------
Caps Lock ON
---------
CapLocks=ShiftLock---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Country Mode The following country/languages can be selected when configured for
I/F Type E only:
• USA
• France
• Portugal
• Belgium
• Germany
• Spain
• Britain
• Italy
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Norway
• Switzerland
• Japanese 106-Key
Scan the bar code below to selected the desired country.
SET -----------------------------
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USA
---------
Belgium
---------
Britain
---------
Denmark
---------
France
---------
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Germany
---------
Italy
---------
Norway
---------
Portugal
---------
Spain
---------
Sweden
---------
Switzerland
---------
Japanese106-Key ---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Keyboard
Wedge
Intercharacter
Delay
Intercharacter Delay refers to the pause, if any, between each character
before it is sent to the host. This time delay is used to control the flow of
data from the scanner. Use these labels to select the desired Intercharacter Delay.
SET -----------------------------
None
---------
5 Milliseconds
---------
10 Milliseconds ---------
20 Milliseconds ---------
30 Milliseconds ---------
40 Milliseconds ---------
60 Milliseconds ---------
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80 Milliseconds ---------
90 Milliseconds ---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
Quiet Interval Quiet Interval is the amount of time to look for keyboard activity
before the scanner breaks the keyboard connection in order to transmit
data to the host.
SET -----------------------------
10 Milliseconds ---------
20 Milliseconds ---------
50 Milliseconds ---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
100 Milliseconds ---------
200 Milliseconds ---------
500 Milliseconds ---------
1 Second
---------
END ----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Universal To activate the Universal Wedge interface, follow these instructions:
Wedge
1. Scan the START bar code.
Terminal
2. Determine the I.D. of the terminal/keyboard. Refer to the TerSelection
minal/Keyboard Settings section below for more information
plus a listing of the most common keyboard I.D.s.
3.
Scan the Activate Universal Wedge Interface bar code.
4.
Use the Universal Wedge Number Pad to scan in the digits for
the keyboard I.D. number you determined in step 2.
5.
Scan the END bar code.
START----------------------------------------
Activate Universal Wedge
Interface
---------
Scan the digit(s) representing the desired keyboard I/F type using
the Universal Wedge Number Pad, then scan the END bar code.
END ------------------------------------------
Terminal/ The list below contains the most common terminal/keyboard types. If
Keyboard your specific system is not listed below, consult the Universal KeySettings board Wedge Connectivity Guide for a detailed listing of terminal/
keyboard types. A copy of the guide can be obtained from the internet
at www.pscnet.com, or call your dealer for customer support information.
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Keyboard
Terminal I.D.
High Speed PC/AT, PS2
591
PC AT, PS2
11
MAC
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Universal The default communication mode (factory settings) is Keyboard Wedge
Wedge Number of PC AT (keyboard I.D. 11). Use the codes on this page to select the
Pad I. D. corresponding to your computer or terminal (reference the Universal Keyboard Wedge Connectivity Guide for this product or call
PSC Customer Support).
0 →
1 →
2 →
3 →
4 →
5 →
6 →
7 →
8 →
9 →
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IBM Interface
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
The IBM Group supports:
•
Port 5B
•
Port 17
•
Port 9B
•
Port E
Scan the SET bar code to enter the programming mode, then scan the
programming bar code below to activate the desired interface, followed by the END bar code to exit the programming mode and reset
the scanner.
SET -----------------------------
Enable Port 5B ---------
Enable Port 9B ---------
Enable Port 17 ---------
Enable Port E
---------
END ---------------------------Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Transmit
Labels in Code
39 Format
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
When this feature is enabled, the symbology identifier for the specified
label will be set to Code 39 and the label will be transmitted. No data
checking or conversion is done. Table 4 below shows the symbologies
converted.
Table 4. Symbologies Converted to Code 39
Port
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Symbology Converted
Port 5B
Code 128, Code 93, Codabar
Port 9B
Code 93, Codabar
Port 17
No Effect
Port E
No Effect
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Scan the bar codes below to enable/disable the Conversion to Code 39
option.
SET -----------------------------
Enable Conversion to
Code 39
---------
Disable Conversion to
Code 39
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Label Transmit Configuration (RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge Interfaces only)
Label Transmit Configuration features are specific to Base Station ONLY
If you need to send information in addition to bar code label data, the
scanner can be configured to transmit Global Prefixes (also known as
preambles), Global Suffixes (also known as postambles), and symbology specific identifier characters (termed Label ID).
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Prefix, Suffix, and Label ID
The table below shows examples of how Prefix, Suffix, and Label ID
characters can be applied. The third column contains the label data,
while the first, second, fourth and fifth columns contain the additional
characters added by way of the Prefix, Label ID as Prefix, Label ID as
Suffix, and Global Suffix respectively. The last column shows the
resulting data that will be transmitted when the additional characters
are applied.
Using this feature requires a thorough understanding of your specific system requirements. If you
have questions or need assistance with these features, call your system specialist or PSC technical
support.
NOTE
Table 5. Prefix, Suffix, Label ID Examples
Global
Prefix
(00 = No
Char)
1st
Char
2nd
Char
Label Data
Label ID as
Suffix
1st
Char
2nd
Char
00
00
None
0998875
P
Q
None
00
00
F
P
Q
A
00
00
None
$99.95
%
P
Q
None
998875
%
00
00
None
101234567891
P
Q
None
2nd
Char
Resulting Label
Format
None
00
00
0998875
0011223344
None
000
000
PQ0011223344
F
00210126
None
00
00
FF00210126
00a
00210126
None
00
00
PQA00210126
00a
00
00
$99.95%
00a
00
00
PQ998875%
None
S
W
101234567891SW
00
00
E
P
00
E
F
00
00
Q
a.
None
None
(Examples)
1st
Char
2nd
Char
Global Suffix
(00 - No
Char)
1st
Char
00a
P
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Label ID as
Prefix
Code39Test
None
S
W
PQCode39TestSW
Code128
None
S
00
ECode128S
0998875
None
S
W
PEF09988875SW
0998875
0011223344
F
F
S
W
0998875FFSW
F
00a
S
W
PQ0011223344FSW
No second character
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Setting Global One or two prefix characters may be added to the standard label forPrefix(es) mat when desired. For the addition of more than two prefix characters,
contact your distributor or technical support representative for Full
Label Edit (FLE) options.
Identify your specific system requirements before adding or modifying
these settings, then follow these steps:
1.
Look at the ASCII chart shown on the inside back cover of this
manual, and identify the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as
prefixes.
For example, if you are going to send two prefix characters as ‘STX’
(start transmit) and ‘SP’ (Space), the ASCII chart shows that ‘STX’
equals 02 hex and ‘SP’ equals 20 hex.
2.
Scan the SET bar code on page 58.
3.
Scan the SET PREFIX bar code.
4.
Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 193, and scan the four digits
corresponding to the hex values determined in step one above.
(For the example, scan 0, 2, 2, 0). Return to this page and go to
step five.
Successful programming of a prefix requires 4
digits.
NOTE
NOTE
5.
If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.
Scan the END bar code.
You have added a two character prefix to all bar code data, regardless
of label symbology, that will be added to the label data before it is sent
to the host.
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Setting Global Prefix(es)
SET --------------------------------
Set Prefix
---------
Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 193, and scan the four digits corresponding
to the hex values determined in step one above.
END -------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Setting Global One or two suffix characters may be added to the standard label format
Suffix(es) when desired. For the addition of more than two suffix characters, contact your distributor or technical support representative for Full Label
Edit (FLE) options.
Identify your specific system requirements before adding or modifying
these settings, then follow these steps:
1.
Look at the ASCII chart shown on the inside back cover of this
manual, and identify the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for the ASCII characters you will use as
suffixes.
For example, if you are going to send two suffix characters as ‘LF’ (Line
Feed) and ‘CR’ (Carriage Return). The ASCII chart shows that ‘LF’
equals 0A hex and ‘CR’ equals 0D hex.
2.
Scan the SET bar code on page 60.
3.
Scan the Set Suffix bar code.
4.
Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 193, and scan the four digits
corresponding to the Hex Values determined in step one
above. (For the example, scan 0, A, 0, D), then go to step five.
IMPORTANT NOTE
NOTE
If you are using the Universal Wedge interface,
do not modify the suffix setting. Refer to the
Universal Wedge Programming Guide to modify the suffix setting.
If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.
Successful programming of a suffix requires
4 digits.
NOTE
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5.
Scan the END bar code. You have added a two character suffix
to all bar code data, regardless of label symbology, that will be
added to the label data before it is sent to the host
Setting Global Suffix(es)
SET -------------------------------
Set Suffix
---------
Turn to Appendix C: Keypad on page 193, and scan the four digits corresponding
to the Hex Values determined in step one above.
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
Single The scanner will not transmit a prefix or suffix character if its hex value
Character is set to zero. To set a prefix or suffix that has only one character, follow
Prefix or Suffix these steps:
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1.
Scan the SET bar code on page 62.
2.
Scan SET PREFIX or SET SUFFIX bar code.
3.
Turn to the keypad (Appendix C: Keypad on page 193) and scan
the two-digit hex code that represents your desired character
(refer to the ASCII chart on the inside back cover of this manual for this conversion).
4.
Scan the digit ‘0’ two times to disable transmission of a second
character.
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For example, if ‘Space’ (SP) is desired, the chart shows that the corresponding hex code for ‘SP’ is 20, thus you would scan the digit 2, then
the digit 0 for the first character, followed by 00 digits from the keypad
for the second character, (e.g., scan 2,0,0,0). Return to this page and go
to step five.
Successful programming of a prefix or suffix
requires 4 digits.
NOTE
NOTE
5.
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If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.
Scan the END bar code on page 62.
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Setting a Single Character Prefix/Suffix
SET ------------------------------
Set Prefix
---------
Set Suffix
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Disabling To disable global prefix or suffix characters, follow these instructions:
Prefix or Suffix
1. Scan the SET bar code below.
2.
Scan SET PREFIX or SET SUFFIX.
3.
Scan the digit ‘0’ four times to disable the prefix or suffix characters. Go to step four.
4.
Scan the END bar code.
Disabling Global Prefix/Suffix Characters
SET -----------------------------
Set Prefix
---------
Set Suffix
---------
0
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Setting Label Setting the Label ID feature can be a complex task requiring multiple
ID steps to enable all necessary options. You’ll want to familiarize yourself
with the contents of this section before proceeding. Here is a brief listing of the order of its contents:
•
Label Identifiers
•
Setting Label ID Locations
•
Setting Label ID Characters by Symbology
•
Label ID Symbology Selection
•
Setting Single Character Label ID
•
Disabling Label ID for a Specific Symbology
Label Symbology-specific label identifiers comprise one or two ASCII characIdentifiers ters that can precede or follow bar code label data as it is transmitted to
the host. The host may use these characters as a means of distinguishing between symbologies.
Industry standards have been established for symbology-specific label
identifiers, and are listed in the table below. Most scanners will have
factory default identifiers preset to these standards.
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Table 6. Industry Standard Label Identifiers (all are prefixes)
Setting Label
ID Location
Symbology
ID
Symbology
ID
UPC-A
A
EAN-8 (8 Add-ons)
FF
UPC-E
E
EAN-13 (2 Add-ons)
F
EAN-8
FF
EAN-13 (5 Add-ons)
F
EAN-13
F
EAN-13 (8 Add-ons)
F
UPC-A (2 Add-ons)
A
Code 39
*
UPC-A (5 Add-ons)
A
PharmaCode
A
UPC-A (8 Add-ons)
A
Codabar
%
UPC-E (2 Add-ons
E
Interleaved 2 of 5
i
UPC-E (5 Add-ons)
E
Standard 2 of 5
i
UPC-E (8 Add-ons)
E
Code 93
&amp;
EAN-8 (2 Add-ons)
FF
Code 128
#
EAN-8 (5 Add-ons)
FF
UCC/EAN 128
None
MSI/Plessey
@
Use the following bar codes to choose the position where Label ID
characters will be placed in relation to scanned label data:
•
None (no Label ID), (e.g., prefix, label data, suffix)
•
Prefix (before), (e.g., prefix, label ID, label data,
suffix)
•
Suffix (after) , (e.g., prefix, label data, label ID, suffix).
Your selection (prefix, suffix, or none) will
apply universally to all symbologies and cannot be individually selected for each.
NOTE
1.
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2.
Scan the bar code for the desired position.
3.
Scan the END bar code.
Setting Label ID Location
SET ------------------------------
Label ID = None ---------
Position Label ID as
Prefix
---------
Position Label ID as
Suffix
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Setting Label
ID by
Symbology
To set symbology-specific label identifiers (Label ID):
1.
Look at the ASCII chart on the inside back cover, and identify
the ASCII character(s) and the corresponding Hex Code(s) for
the ASCII characters you will use as identifiers.
For example: You need to change the Label ID for UPC-A to ‘A1’.
2.
Scan the SET bar code on page 68.
3.
Scan the bar code starting on page 68 representing the symbology whose Label ID you wish to modify. Scan only one symbology type per programming session. The last symbology
scanned is the one used.
In our example, we would scan the ‘UPC-A’ symbology bar code.
4.
Identify and scan the four digits from the Appendix C: Keypad
on page 193 that correspond to the Hex Values you determined
in step one above. Return to this page and go to step five.
The hex values from the ASCII chart that correspond to ‘A1’ from our
example are as follows: 41 hex = ‘A’, and 31 hex = ‘1’. Thus, we would
scan digit programming bar codes in this order: 4, 1, 3, 1.
5.
Scan the END bar code on page 70.
Successful programming requires 4 digits for
the Label ID
NOTE
You have changed the default Label ID for UPC-A from ‘A’ to ‘A1’.
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Label ID
Symbology
Selection
Scan the bar code representing the symbology whose label you want to
modify. Scan only one symbology type per programming session.
Setting Label ID Characters by Symbology
SET ------------------------------
Code 39
---------
PharmaCode
39
---------
Code 128
---------
UCC/EAN 128
---------
Interleaved 2 of
5
---------
Codabar
---------
UPC-A
---------
UPC-A w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
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UPC-A w/5 digit
Add-ons
---------
UPC-A w/C128
Add-ons
---------
UPC-E
---------
UPC-E w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
UPC-E w/5 digit
Add-ons
---------
UPC-E w/C128
Add-ons
---------
EAN-13
---------
EAN-13 w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
EAN-13 w/5 digit
Add-ons
---------
EAN-13 w/C128
Add-ons
---------
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EAN-8
---------
EAN-8 w/2 digit
Add-ons
---------
EAN-8 w/5 digit
Add-ons
---------
EAN-8 w/C128
Add-ons
---------
Code 93
---------
Standard 2 of 5 ---------
MSI/Plessey
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Setting
Single
Character
Label ID
The scanner will not transmit a label ID character if its hex value is set
to zero. If you have determined that you need a Label ID that contains
only a single character, follow this modified procedure:
1.
Scan the SET bar code on page on page 68.
2.
Scan your selection from the list starting on page 68 for the
symbology identifier you plan to change.
For example, scan the EAN-8 bar code to select that symbology.
3.
Turn to the keypad (Appendix C: Keypad on page 193) and scan
the two-digit hex code that represents your desired character
(refer to the ASCII chart on the inside back cover of this manual for this conversion).
4.
Scan the digit ‘0’ two times to disable transmission of a
second character. Return to this page.
As an example, assume that you want to change the Label ID for EAN8 from the default setting “FF” to the single character “8”. In this example, note that the chart shows that the ASCII character ‘8’ is equivalent
to 38 hex, therefore the digits 3, then 8 should be scanned followed by
two zeros (00) to indicate a single character ID (e.g., scan 3,8,0,0)
5.
Scan the END bar code on page 70.
Successful programming requires 4 digits for
the Label ID
NOTE
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If you make a mistake or lose your place while
setting this option, scan the END bar code to
exit Programming Mode. The scanner will
sound a two-beep error tone to indicate that
programming was incomplete, and the setting
will remain as it was before entering Programming Mode.
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Disabling
Label ID for a
Specific
Symbology
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This procedure is the same as Setting Single Character Label ID above,
except you should scan four zeros before scanning the END bar code.
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Symbologies Supported
Symbology selection (bar code type) determines which symbologies
the scanner will decode. The chart below shows the symbologies that
are supported by each interface. Once you have identified the symbologies you wish to enable, turn to the following pages, enable those symbologies and set the data format options (e.g. check digit, start/stop
characters) required by your host system for each symbology type.
You must enable the symbology format options settings that are compatible with your host system.
The factory settings for each interface were chosen to meet the standard industry requirements and in most cases you will not need to
change the symbology format settings. If you are unsure of your system requirements, test the scanner using the factory settings before
making any changes.
= Supports this symbology
INTERFACE TYPE
RS-232-STD
WN*-RS-232
Wand Emulation
Keyboard Wedge
Code 39/PharmaCode
Code128
EAN 128
Interleaved 2 of 5
Codabar
UPC-A &amp; E, EAN-13 &amp; 8
UPC/EAN w/P2 Add-ons
UPC/EAN w P5 Add-ons
UPC/EAN w/C128 Add-ons
Code 93
Standard 2 of 5/IATA
MSI/Plessey
SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED
(all subtypes)
IBM Port 5B
IBM Port 9B
IBM Port 17
IBM Port E
*Wincor Nixdorf
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Symbology Overview
This section provides a brief descriptions of each of the many symbology features and options available.
Enable Code 39 - selects Code 39 as an active symbology and allows
selection of Check Digit, Start/Stop and Single Digit options.
Enable PharmaCode 39 - is a symbology subset of Code 39. Enabling
PharmaCode 39 allows the scanner to read both PharmaCode 39 and
Standard Code 39 labels.
Standard Code 39 must be enabled before
PharmaCode can be enabled.
NOTE
Enable Code 128 - selects Code 128 as an active symbology. The scanner is preset to recognize all Code 128 bar codes that have between
1 and 50 characters.
Enable UCC/EAN 128 - chooses EAN 128 as an active symbology. The
Automatic Identification Manufacturers, Inc. of the United States (AIM
USA) have standardized the reporting of data sources from bar code
reading devices. Sending the AIM symbology prefix identifies the
symbology to the host terminal, allowing it to specifically differentiate
between UCC/EAN-128 (Code 128 with Function Character 1 in the
first position) and standard Code 128 symbols. When this feature is
disabled, the host cannot differentiate between these symbols.
Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 - selects Interleaved 2 of 5 as an active symbology. Allows change of Check Digit or label format (fixed or variable
length) options.
Enable Codabar - selects Codabar as an active symbology. Allows
selection of Check Digit, Start/Stop character and format, or label format (fixed or variable length) options.
Enable UPC-A - enables UPC-A as an active symbology. If you enable
this symbology, additional options for symbology expansion and reading add-ons are available.
Enable UPC-E - tells the scanner to recognize UPC-E as an active symbology. Like UPC-A, UPC-E offers options for symbology expansion
and reading of add-ons.
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Enable EAN-13 - selects EAN-13 as an active symbology. EAN-13
options are similar to those of the EAN-8 symbology.
Enable EAN-8 - selects EAN-8 as an active symbology. EAN-8 symbology selection also allows options for symbology expansion and reading
of add-ons.
Enable Code 93 - enables Code 93 as an active symbology. The scanner
is preset to recognize all Code 93 bar codes that have between 1 and 50
characters.
Enable Standard 2 of 5 - selects Standard 2 of 5 as an active symbology.
Options for this symbology are similar to Interleaved 2 of 5 features.
IATA - is a special symbology subset of Standard 2 of 5. Enabling IATA
selects this custom code as the active Standard 2 of 5 symbology
(superseding any other Standard 2 of 5 features).
Standard 2 of 5 must be enabled in order for
IATA to be active, however, when IATA is
enabled, Standard 2 of 5 will not be decoded.
NOTE
Enable MSI/Plessey - selects MSI/Plessey as an active symbology.
Allows selection of Check Digit or label format (fixed or variable
length) options.
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Symbology Selection
Symbology selection is applicable to both the scanner and Base
Station.
The bar code programming labels on the following pages allow you to
enable specific symbologies or disable all symbologies.
NOTE
If you enable a symbology that has additional
features that should be set, turn to the pages
that support that symbology and its programmable features.
SET -------------------------------------------
NOTE
To optimize your scanner’s performance, first
disable all symbologies by scanning the DISABLE ALL SYMBOLOGIES bar code, then
enable ONLY those symbologies required by
your site.
Disable all Symbologies ---------
Symbology Selections
Enable Code 39
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Enable
PharmaCode 39a
---------
Enable Code 128
---------
Enable UCC/EAN 128
---------
Enable Interleaved
2 of 5
---------
Enable Codabar
---------
Enable UPC-A
---------
Enable UPC-E
---------
Enable EAN-13
---------
Enable EAN-8
---------
a. Code 39 must first be enabled for the scanner to read PharmaCode 39
labels.
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Enable Code 93 ---------
EnableStandard2of5---------
Enable IATAa
---------
Enable
MSI/Plessey ---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
a. Standard 2 of 5 must first be enabled for IATA to be active, however, when
IATA is enabled, Standard 2 of 5 will not be decoded.
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Symbology Options
After enabling the desired symbology, you can use the bar code labels
in this section to configure the specific options/features required for
your site.
Code 39/PharmaCode 39
Code 39 The Code 39 symbology has the following programmable features:
Options
• Check Digit
•
Start/Stop Characters
•
Code 39 Full ASCII
•
Minimum Label Length
•
Read Verification
•
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Check Digit
Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit
contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature,
your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.
Start/Stop
Characters
Start/Stop Characters selects either Send or Don’t Send depending on
your host’s interface requirement.
Code 39 Full ASCII
Code 39 Full ASCII enables or disables the ability to decode Code 39
Full ASCII labels.
Minimum Label
Length
Minimum Label Length sets the minimum label length required for the
Code 39 symbology. This feature causes the scanner to ignore small
label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion of a good label is
incorrectly seen as an entire label.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with
widespread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic™ II Decoding settings.
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Configuring
the Code 39
Options
Code 39 options are all applicable only to the scanner, with the
exception of Check Digit Transmission, which applies only to
the Base Station.
Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Code 39
options
SET ------------------------------
Check Digit
Don’t Calculate ---------
Calculate
---------
Don’t Transmit ---------
Transmit
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Start/ Stop
Don’t Transmit ---------
Transmit
---------
Code 39 Full ASCII
Enable
---------
Disable
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Minimum Label
Length
Follow these steps to set Code 39 Minimum Label Length:
1.
Identify the minimum label length setting you want to make.
The selectable range is 00 to 481 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code.
3.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
4.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable
digits from the bar codes on page 83. Return to this page and
go to step five.
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
5.
Scan the END barcode.
Minimum Label Length
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Minimum Label
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 48 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon interface type, and bar code physical size and quality. Code 39 bar codes
containing one or more full ASCII characters can also limit the amount of characters that will be
decoded (in these circumstances, the scanner will decode at least 24 data characters).
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0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the minimum number of reads required
to verify Code 39/Pharmacode 39 symbologies.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set to Three reads
---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Decoding
Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding feature for Code 39/PharmaCode 39 symbologies.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for Code 39/
PharmaCode 39
---------
Deactivate for Code 39/
PharmaCode 39
---------
END ------------------------------------------
PharmaCode PharmaCode 39 symbology has the following programmable features:
39 Options
• Transmit Check Digit
•
Transmit Check
Digit
Start/Stop
Characters
Start/Stop Characters
Transmit Check Digit selects whether the Check Digit will/won’t be
transmitted to the host terminal.
Start/Stop Characters directs the scanner to either Send or Don’t Send
depending on your host’s interface requirement.
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In order for PharmaCode 39 labels to be read
and transmitted as PharmaCode 39, the Code
39 symbology must first be enabled.
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Configuring
the
PharmaCode
39 Options
These features are specific to the Base Station ONLY
Scan the bar codes below to configure the PharmaCode 39 options for
Check Digit and Start/Stop Characters.
SET -------------------------------
Check Digit
Don’t Transmit ---------
Transmit
---------
Start/Stop
Don’t Transit
---------
Transmit
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Code128 and UCC/EAN 128 Options
These Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 features are specific to the
scanner ONLY
The Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies have the following programmable feature.
•
Minimum Label Length
•
Read Verification
•
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Setting Minimum
Label Length
Setting Minimum Label Length sets the minimum length required for
Code 128 and UCC/EAN symbology. This feature causes the scanner
to ignore small label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion
of a good label is incorrectly seen as an entire label.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with
widespread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic™ II Decoding settings.
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Configuring Use the bar codes in this section to configure the Code 128 and UCC/
the Code 128/ EAN 128 options.
and UCC/EAN
128 Options
Minimum Label
Length
Follow these steps to set Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 Minimum Label
Length.
1.
Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 00 to 501 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code on page 88.
3.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
4.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable
digits from the bar codes on page 89. Return to this page and
go to step five
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
5.
Scan the END bar code
Minimum Label Length
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Minimum Label
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. The scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will vary depending upon
interface type, the physical size of the bar codes, print quality and whether the bar code data consists of Code 128 code set A, set B, or set C characters. (The C128 character set C allows for
more densely packed data, thus if the bar code includes all or mostly C128 set C characters, more
characters can be decoded).
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0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the minimum number of reads required
to verify Code 128 and UCC/EAN symbologies.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set to Three reads
---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Decoding
Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding feature for the Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 symbologies.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for C128 and
UCC/EAN 128
---------
Deactivate for C128 and
UCC/EAN 128
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Interleaved 2 of 5 Options
The Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology has the following programmable
features:
Check Digit
•
Check Digit
•
Label Length Format
•
Read Verification
•
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Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit
contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature,
your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.
If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of
settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to
Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check
Digit encoded in the bar code without verifying its accuracy.
Label Length
Format
Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the
Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two
label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from the
minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be an even number of characters between
02 and 501.
Fixed Length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label
lengths.
If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for programming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting can be any even number of characters
between 02 and 501 characters.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting can be any even number of characters
between 02 and 501 characters.
No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the first fixed length.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with
widespread problems of spots, void, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic™ II Decoding settings.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Configuring
the Interleaved
2 of 5 Options
I 2 of 5 options are all applicable only to the scanner, with the
exception of Check Digit Transmission, which applies only to
the Base Station.
Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Interleaved
2 of 5 symbology options.
Check Digit
SET ------------------------------
Don’t Calculate ---------
Calculate
---------
Don’t Transmit ---------
Transmit
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Label Length
Format
Follow the steps below to set the Interleaved 2 of 5 label Length Format
to select either the Variable Length or Fixed Length Format.
Variable Length
Format
Follow the steps below to set the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology to Variable Length Format.
1.
Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is any even number from 02 to 501 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code below.
3.
Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the correct digits
from page 98. Return to this page and go to step six.
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6.
Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableVariableLengthFormat---------
Set Minimum Label Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Fixed Length
Format
All interfaces that are shipped with the standard factory configuration
are set to read variable length labels. If you switch from the variable to
fixed length format, the default label lengths are 14 characters and 8
digits. All fixed length settings must be an even number.
Follow the steps below to set Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology to Fixed
Length Format.
1.
Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.
2.
Scan the SET bar code.
3.
Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the first fixed label length by scanning the digit bar codes
from page 98 (even number only). Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue to step six. If you do
not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6.
Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7.
Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digit bar codes from page 98.
8.
Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9.
Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code.
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Fixed Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableFixedLengthFormat ---------
Set First Fixed Length
---------
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Digits
98
0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set to Three reads
---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding feature for Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for Interleaved
2 of 5
---------
Deactivate for Interleaved
2 of 5
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Codabar Options
The Codabar symbology has the following programmable features:
Check Digit
•
Check Digit
•
Gap Check
•
Label Length Format
•
Start/Stop Character
•
Start/Stop Match
•
Start/Stop Format
•
Read Verification
•
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding
Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify the label’s contents
have been read correctly. If you enable this feature, your labels must
include a Check Digit. You may also choose to transmit or not transmit
the Check Digit.
If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of
settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to
Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check
Digit encoded in the label without verifying its accuracy.
Gap Check
Disabling Gap Check allows the scanner to combine two label halves
printed in close proximity to each other that may have been printed at
different times and perhaps different locations.
Label Length
Format
Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recomended to use the
Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or two
label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from
minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be between 03 and 501.
Fixed length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label
lengths.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for programming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting must be between 03 and 501 characters.
Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting must be between 03 and 501
characters.
No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the first fixed length.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Start/Stop
Characters
Start/Stop Match
Start/Stop Characters can be either Send or Don’t Send depending on
your host’s interface requirement. Refer to your host user’s manual to
identify your system requirements.
Start/Stop Match can be enabled or disabled.
Start/Stop Format
Start/Stop Format can be set to one of four standard format options:
ABCD/TN*E, ABCD/ABCD, abcd/tn*e, or abcd/abcd. This setting
must match your system requirements. If you select one of these
options, it determines how the ASCII characters A, B, C, D (used for
Start/Stop characters) are translated before being sent to the host.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with
widespread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic™ II Decoding settings.
Configuring
the Codabar
Options
Codabar options are all applicable only to the scanner, with the
exception of the features for setting Check Digit Transmission
and Start/Stop Characters, which apply only to the Base Station.
Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Codabar symbology options.
SET ------------------------------
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Check Digit
Don’t Calculate ---------
Calculate
---------
Don’t Transmit ---------
Transmit
---------
Gap Check
Enable
---------
Disable
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
Label Length
Format
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Follow the steps below to set the Codabar label Length Format to select
either the Variable Length or Fixed Length Format.
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Variable Length
Format
Follow the steps below to set the Codabar symbology to Variable
Length Format.
1.
Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 03 to 501 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code below.
3.
Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the correct digits
from page 108. Return to this page and go to step six.
If you are setting a label length less than ten,
you must scan a zero digit first and then the
length digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6.
Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableVariableLengthFormat---------
Set Minimum Label Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Example: UPC-A
Fixed Length
Format
The scanner offers the option of requiring Codabar labels to have one
or two fixed lengths in the Fixed Label Format. Follow the steps below
to set Codabar symbology to Fixed Length Format.
1.
Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.
2.
Scan the SET bar code.
3.
Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable digit
bar codes from the page 108. Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you
do not need to set a second fixed length, skip to step nine.
6.
Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7.
Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits bar codes from the page 108.
8.
Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9.
Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code.
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Fixed Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableFixedLengthFormat ---------
Set First Fixed Length
---------
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Digits
108
0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
Start/Stop Characters
SET ------------------------------------------
Match not required
---------
Match Required
---------
Don’t Transmit
---------
Transmit a
(requires Format)
---------
a. Choosing Transmit Start/Stop characters requires selecting one of these
four data format selections: ABCD/TN*E, abcd/tn*e, ABCD/ABCD, or
abcd/abcd.
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Format
ABCD/TN*E
=
---------
Format=abcd/tn*e ---------
Format
ABCD/ABCD
=
---------
Format=abcd/abcd ---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Codabar symbology.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Read to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set Read to Three reads ---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding feature for the Codabar symbology.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for Codabar
---------
Deactivate for Codabar
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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UPC/EAN Options
The UPC/EAN symbologies have the following programmable
features:
Data Format
Settings
UPC/EAN
Expansion
•
Data Format Settings
•
UPC/EAN Expansion
•
UPC/EAN Add-ons
•
Price/Weight Check Digit
•
Read Verification
•
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding.
UPC/EAN Data Format Settings provides options for transmitting
Check Digits or Number System Digits (NSD).
Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 adds a leading zero to a UPC-A label which
‘expands’ the label to the EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature
also changes the symbology ID to match those required for
EAN-13.
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A expands UPC-E labels to UPC-A data format.
Selecting this feature also changes the symbology ID to match those
required for UPC-A.
Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13 adds five zeros in front of an EAN-8 label.
Data is sent in EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes
the symbology ID to match those required for EAN-13.
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 expands UPC-E labels to EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes the symbology ID to match
those required for EAN-13.
UPC/EAN
Add-ons
UPC-A or UPC-E and EAN-8 or EAN-13 Two and Five Digit
Add-ons filters
Required means UPC/EAN bar codes must have add-ons or label
will not be read.
Optional means scanner will read UPC/EAN bar codes with or
without add-ons.
Disable directs the scanner not to recognize/read add-on portions
of UPC/EAN labels, but will read the main body of the label.
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Price/Weight Check
Digit
Price/Weight Check Digit provides options for enabling price/weight
check digits. The feature includes selections for domestic four or five
digit, and European four or five digit, as well as the option to disable
the price/weight check.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding directs the scanner to decode labels with
widespread problems of spots, voids, and/or non-uniform widths.
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for
symbologies for which it is necessary.
There are many additional ways to configure the scanner to read and
decode extremely poor labels. Contact your sales representative or service provider for other advanced QuadraLogic™ II Decoding settings.
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UPC/EAN Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the UPC/ EAN
Options options.
UPC Data Format
Settings
UPC Data Format Settings are specific to Base Station ONLY
These settings affect UPC data format. Number System Digit (NSD)
settings operate with RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge interfaces ONLY.
Scan the bar codes below to send or not send the Check Digit/NSD.
SET ------------------------------
UPC-A
SendCheckDigit ---------
Don’t Send Check
Digit
---------
Send NSDa
---------
Don’t Send
NSDa
---------
a. NSD = Number System Digit. The NSD character is the character that precedes the UPC bar code. The NSD for regular UPC-A bar codes is a zero.
Other commonly used Number System Digits used with UPC-A are:
“2” - used for random weight items such as meat and produce.
“3” - used for the drug and health items.
“4” - used for in-store non-food items.
“5” - used for coupons.
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UPC-E
Send Check
Digita
---------
Don’t Send Check
Digita
---------
Send NSDa
---------
Don’t Send
NSDa
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
a. If UPC-E is expanded to UPC-A, the transmission of Check Digit (CD) and
NSD will be determined by the UPC-A settings on this page.
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EAN Data Format
Settings
These settings affect EAN data format.
EAN Data Format Settings are specific to Base Station ONLY
SET ------------------------------------------
EAN-13
Send Check Digit
---------
Don’t Send Check Digit
---------
Send NSDa
---------
Don’t Send NSDa
---------
a. NSD = Number System Digit. The NSD character is the character that
precedes the EAN bar code, as in this example.
Example: EAN
with NSD
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EAN-8
SendCheckDigit ---------
Don’t
Send
Check
Digit ---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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UPC/EAN
Expansion
UPC/EAN Expansion is specific to Base Station ONLY
Use these labels to activate:
• Expand UPC-A to EAN-13
• Expand EAN-8 to EAN-13
• Expand UPC-E to UPC-A
• Expand UPC-E to EAN-13
SET ------------------------------------------
UPC-A to EAN-13 Expansion
Expanda
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
UPC-E to UPC-A Expansion
Expanda
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
a. When any expansion features is activated, the transmission of the Prefix,
Suffix, Check Digit and Number System Digit (NSD) are controlled by
your selections for the symbology ‘expanded to’ rather than the symbology ‘expanded from’. For example, if you expand UPC-E to UPC-A, settings for UPC-A determine how the scanner sends a bar code’s contents.
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EAN-8 to EAN-13
Expansion
Expanda
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
UPC-E to EAN-13
Expansion
Expanda
---------
Don’t Expand
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
a. When any expansion features is activated, the transmission of the Prefix,
Suffix, Check Digit and Number System Digit (NSD) are controlled by your
selections for the symbology ‘expanded to’ rather than the symbology
‘expanded from’. For example, if you expand UPC-E to UPC-A, settings for
UPC-A determine how the scanner sends a bar code’s contents.
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UPC/EAN
Add-ons
There are many ways to configure the scanner to handle add-ons. The
scanner uses four filters that can be specified to define how add-ons
will be handled. The following is true for each filter.
•
Each add-on type can be disabled, required or optional.
•
Any combination of the four UPC/EAN symbologies can be
affected.
•
The 2-digit, 5-digit and C128 add-ons can be individually configured.
•
The leading digits of the base labels affected can be specified.
NOTE
The settings below represent only a small portion of the options available for this feature.
Contact your sales representative or service
provider if you need more assistance with
advanced add-on settings.
This programming guide supports the following add-on filters for
UPC/EAN:
•
Required means that UPC/EAN labels MUST contain a 2digit, 5-digit or C128 add-on segment in order for the scanner
to recognize or decode them.
•
Optional directs the scanner to recognize UPC/EAN bar codes
with or without P2, P5 or C128 2-digit add-on segments.
•
Disable Add-ons means the scanner will not recognize or
decode any add-on segment of UPC/EAN labels, but will read
and decode the standard UPC/EAN portion of the label.
NOTE
RF Programming Manual
Due to the structure of add-on codes, selecting
the optional setting makes it impossible to
ensure that the scanner will always read the
add-on portion of the label. PSC makes no
guarantee, either written or implied, that scanners with optional add-on decoding enabled
will perform with the speed and accuracy
required for any given application.
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The following bar codes affect all four UPC/EAN symbologies, and
will be applied to all labels regardless of the leading digits of the base
label.
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
SET ------------------------------------------
Add-ons Required
---------
Add-ons Option
---------
Disable Add-ons
---------
END ------------------------------------------
Custom
Add-ons
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A wide array of add-on options are available to streamline your installation to its best advantage. Call your sales representative or service
provider for assistance in customizing your scanner’s add-on capabilities to your own unique specifications.
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Price/Weight Check
Digit
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
The price/weight check digit selections allow you to specify whether
the scanner should calculate an extra check digit based on a four or
five-digit price/weight block and compare it with the price/weight
check digit contained in the bar code. If the calculated check digit does
not match the value of the check digit contained in the bar code, the
label will be rejected as invalid. Select domestic four or five digit,
European four or five digit, or disable the price/weight check.
SET ------------------------------------------
Disable P/W Check
---------
Enable 4-Digit Check
---------
Enable 5-Digit
---------
Enable Euro 4-Digit
---------
Enable Euro 5-Digit
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Read Verification
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
Follow the steps below to set the number of minimum reads required
to verify UPC/EAN symbologies.
To set the minimum read requirement for a desired symbology:
1.
Scan the SET bar code.
2.
Scan one symbology label from the list below to be
verified.
3.
Scan the bar code on page 125 that represents the number of
times you wish a bar codes label of that symbology type to be
read before transmission to the host from the list.
4.
Repeat steps two through three above until read verification
has been modified for each of the the desired symbologies.
5.
Scan the END bar code on page 125.
Read Verification
SET --------------------------------------
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Verify UPC-A
---------
Verify UPC-E
---------
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Verify EAN-13
---------
Verify EAN-8
---------
Verify Instore Label
---------
Number of Reads to Verify
One Read
---------
Two Reads
---------
Three Reads
---------
Four Reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
Scan these bar codes to activate/deactivate the QuadraLogic™ II
Decoding feature for the UPC/EAN symbologies.
NOTE
To optimize your scanner’s performance activate this option only for symbologies for which
it is necessary.
SET ------------------------------------------
Activate for UPC-A/
EAN-13
---------
DeactivateforUPC-A/EAN-13---------
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Activate for UPC-E
---------
Deactivate for UPC-E
---------
Activate for EAN-8
---------
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Deactivate for EAN-8
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Code 93 Options
The Code 93 symbology has the following programmable features:
128
•
Minimum Label Length
•
Read Verification
Minimum Label
Length
Minimum Label Length sets the minimum label length required for
Code 93 symbology. This feature causes the scanner to ignore small
label segments, reducing the possibility that a portion of a good label is
incorrectly seen as an entire label.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Configuring
the Code 93
Options
Code 93 options are specific to scanner ONLY
Use these special bar codes to configure the Code 93 options.
Minimum Label
Length
1.
Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 01 to 501 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code.
3.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
4.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable digits
from page 130. The range is 01 to 501 characters. Return to this
page and go to step five.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
5.
Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set Minimum Label
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon interface type, and bar code physical size and quality. The IBM POS interface is limited to 32 character labels. Code 93 bar codes containing one or more shift characters
can also limit the amount of characters that will be decoded (in these circumstances, the scanner
will decode at least 39 data characters).
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Digits
130
0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Code 93 symbology.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set to Three reads
---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Standard 2 of 5/IATA Options
The Standard 2 of 5/IATA symbologies have the following programmable features:
Check Digit
•
Check Digit
•
Label Length Format
•
Read Verification
Check Digit calculates the Check Digit to verify that the Check Digit
contained in the bar code label is correct. If you enable this feature,
your bar codes must contain a Check Digit.
If the Check Digit is not calculated, the digit will be sent regardless of
settings for transmit or don’t transmit. For example, if you choose to
Transmit Check Digit, but not calculate, the scanner sends the Check
Digit encoded in the bar code without verifying its accuracy.
Label Length
Format
Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recommended to use
the Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or
two label lengths.
Variable Length Format — directs the scanner to read all labels from
the minimum label length to 50. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length — selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be between 01 and 501.
Fixed length Format — directs the scanner to read only one or two
label lengths.
If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for programming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
Set First Fixed Length — instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the first fixed
label length. This setting must be between 01 and 501 characters.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Set Second Fixed Length — instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting must be between 01 and 501
characters.
No Second Fixed Length — configures the scanner to recognize only the first fixed length.
Read Verification
Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Configuring
the Standard 2
of 5 Options
Standard 2 of 5 options are all applicable only to the scanner,
with the exception of Check Digit Transmission, which applies
only to the Base Station.
Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the Standard
2 of 5/IATA symbology options.
Check Digit
SET -------------------------------
Don’t Calculate ---------
Calculate
---------
Don’t Transmit ---------
Transmit
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station
---------
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Label Length
Format
Variable Length
Format
Follow the steps below to set the Standard 2 of 5/IATA label length format to select either Variable Length or Fixed Length format.
Follow the steps below to set the Standard 2 of 5/IATA symbology to
read Variable Length Format.
1.
Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 02 to 501 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code below.
3.
Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable digits
on page 138. Return to this page and go to step six.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6.
Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableVariableLengthFormat---------
Set Minimum Label Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
1. For this symbology, the scanner will decode up to 50 characters, but the actual length read will
vary depending upon the interface type, and bar code physical size and quality.
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Fixed Length
Format
All interfaces that are shipped with the standard factory configuration
are set to read variable length labels. If you switch from variable length
to fixed length format, the default fixed labels are 14 characters and 8
digits. Follow the steps below to change these defaults for the Standard
2 of 5/IATA symbology.
1.
Identify the fixed length settings you want to make.
2.
Scan the SET bar code.
3.
Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code .
4.
Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits bar codes on page 138, then return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you
do not need to set a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6.
Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7.
Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits bar codes on page 138.
8.
Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9.
Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code.
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Fixed Length Format
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableFixedLengthFormat ---------
Set First Fixed Length
---------
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Digits
138
0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
Standard 2 of 5/IATA symbologies.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar code data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set to Three reads
---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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IATA
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
IATA is a special symbology subset of Standard 2 of 5. Enabling IATA
selects this custom code as the active Standard 2 of 5 symbology. When
IATA is enabled, Standard 2 of 5 labels will not be read. Scan the bar
code labels below to enable/disable IATA.
SET ------------------------------
Enable
---------
Disable
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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MSI/Plessey Options
MSI/Plessey options are all applicable only to the scanner, with
the exception of Check Digit Transmission, which applies only
to the Base Station.
The MSI/Plessey symbology has the following programmable
features:
Check Digit
•
Check Digit
•
Label Length Format
•
Read Verification
Check Digit calculates the Check Digit(s) to verify the labels contents
have been read correctly. If you enable this feature, your bar codes
must include a Check Digit(s). You may also choose to transmit or not
transmit the Check Digit(s).
Check Digit Calculation - enables or disables calculation of
the Check Digit(s).
Transmit Check Digit - enables or disables transmission of
MSI/Plessey Check Digit(s).
Number of Check Digits - specifies either one or two Check
Digits.
Label Length
Format
Label length format permits the selection between variable length or
fixed length formats. For best performance it is recommended to use
the Fixed Length settings when your application requires only one or
two label lengths.
Variable Length Format - directs the scanner to read all labels from the
minimum label length to 16. Set Minimum Length as high as your
application allows.
Minimum Label Length - selects the minimum label length
that the scanner will recognize. The minimum label length for
this symbology must be between 04 and 16.
Fixed Length Format - directs the scanner to read only one or two label
lengths.
If you select fixed length format, there are three bar code labels for programming your scanner to read either one or two fixed lengths. The
labels are:
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Set First Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next two
programming labels scanned will define the first fixed label
length. This setting must be between 04 and 16 characters.
Set Second Fixed Length - instructs the scanner that the next
two programming labels scanned will define the second fixed
label length. This setting must be between 04 and 16
characters.
No Second Fixed Length - configures the scanner to recognize
only the label length chosen as the first fixed length.
Read Verification
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Read Verification is the number of times the scanner is required to read
the bar code data before sending the label data to the host.
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Configuring Use the special bar codes in this section to configure the MSI/Plessey
the MSI / symbology options.
Plessey
Options
Check Digit
SET -----------------------------
Calculate
---------
Don’t Calculate ---------
Transmit
---------
Don’t Transmit ---------
One Check Digit ---------
TwoCheckDigits ---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Label Length
Format
Variable Length
Format
Follow the steps below to set the MSI/Plessey label length format to
either the Variable Length or Fixed Length format.
Follow the steps below to set the MSI/Plessey to read Variable Length
Format.
1.
Identify the minimum length setting you want to make. The
selectable range is 04 to 16 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code.
3.
Scan the ENABLE VARIABLE LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET MINIMUM LABEL LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the minimum label length by scanning the applicable digits
bar codes on page 147, then return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
6. Scan the END bar code.
Variable Length
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableVariableLengthFormat---------
Set Minimum Label Length ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Fixed Length
Format
The scanner offers the option of requiring MSI/Plessey labels to have
one or two fixed length(s) in the Fixed Label Format. Follow the steps
below to set the MSI/Plessey symbology to fixed length format.
1.
Identify the fixed length setting(s) you wish to make. Fixed
lengths can be set from 04 to 16 characters.
2.
Scan the SET bar code on page 146.
3.
Scan the ENABLE FIXED LENGTH FORMAT bar code.
4.
Scan the SET FIRST FIXED LENGTH bar code.
5.
Set the first fixed label length by scanning the applicable digits
on page 147. Return to this page.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
If you need to set a second fixed length, continue with step six. If you
do not need a second fixed length skip to step nine.
6.
Scan the SET SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
7.
Set the second fixed label length by scanning the applicable
digits on page 147.
8.
Return to this page and go to step ten.
If you are setting a label length less than ten, you
must scan a zero digit first and then the length
digit (e.g., 04, 06, 08).
NOTE
9.
Scan the NO SECOND FIXED LENGTH bar code.
10. Scan the END bar code on page 146.
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Fixed Length
SET ------------------------------------------
EnableFIxedLengthFormat ---------
Set First Fixed Length
---------
Set Second Fixed Length ---------
No Second Fixed
Length
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Digits
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0
---------
1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
9
---------
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Read Verification
Scan the bar codes below to set the number of reads desired to verify
MSI/Plessey symbologies.
NOTE
The more times the scanner is required to
read and compare the bar codes data, the
longer the scanner will take to validate and
transmit a label.
SET ------------------------------------------
Set to One read
---------
Set to Two reads
---------
Set to Three reads
---------
Set to Four reads
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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RF Feature Programming
Use the special programming bar codes contained in this section to set
features that are unique to RF models of PowerScan&reg; bar code scanners.
Programming features included in this section are:
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Linking the Scanner to a Base Station
•
RF Beeper Settings
•
Radio Transmit Power
•
RF Channel Selection
•
Transmission Retries Before Message Time-out
•
Wait Time for ACK
•
Wait Time For Scanner Power Shutdown
•
Wait Time Between Retries of Failed Transmission
•
HACK Transmit Options
•
Wait Time For HACK From Host
•
Drop Links on Reset Option
•
Drop Oldest Links Option
•
Common Configuration
•
Set Maximum Linked Scanners
•
Source-Radio Identification (ID)
•
Low Battery LED Indication
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Linking the To link a scanner to a Base Station, simply scan the Base Station ID bar
Scanner to a code located on the top of the desired Base Station (see Figure 2). As the
Base Station scanner searches for the Base Station, a short beep is heard as it seeks
for the correct channel. When the Base Station responds to the request,
the scanner’s beeper will either sound a &quot;Link Granted,&quot; or &quot;Link
Denied&quot; signal (see Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications on page 203
for more information).
The existing Base Station system configuration can be automatically
downloaded to the scanner. This automatic download feature is configurable and can be disabled. See the section, Common Configuration for
more information about this feature. If downloading occurs, a slight
delay with link verification announcement will occur.
CAUTION
Since a new/replacement scanner may have been
shipped with a custom configuration or may have
been modified with other special programming, it
may not be desirable to download a potentially
older configuration from an existing Base Station.
In this case, reference Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11 and consider
uploading the scanner’s newer configuration to the
Base Station.
Figure 2. The Base ID Bar Code
Base ID Bar Code
E ID
BAS
X
TX/R GE
R
CHA WER
PO
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If the Scanner
Fails to Link
with the Base
Station
Here are reasons why your scanner may not be linked with the Base
Station:
•
There may be too many scanners attempting a link with the
same Base Station. A maximum of eight scanners may link
with one Base Station at a given time. Reference the section, Set
Maximum Linked Scanners for more information.
CAUTION
The limit imposed for linked scanners is selectable
to either: 1) disallow any new, additional scanner to
be linked beyond the set limit (this is the default), or
2) drop the link with the scanner least recently used.
Be aware that in linking additional scanners to a
single Base Station, you may inadvertently unlink
another scanner from the Base Station.
Links may be dropped by the Base Station if it has been reset (power
cycled). It may be necessary to relink all scanners upon system reset.
See also, Drop Links on Reset Option.
RF Beeper The RF version of the scanner exhibits different beeper behavior than
Settings standard (non-RF) models. For more information about RF beeper indications, see Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications.
NOTE
The following descriptions highlight configurable
beeper functions that are unique to RF handheld
scanners. All other beeper functions supported by
the standard version of the scanner are supported
by RF models.
Good Read Beep — When good read beep is enabled, this beep sounds
at the time the scanner successfully reads a bar code. Selectable settings
for the good read beep include:
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RF When to Beep
•
Beeper Volume
•
Good Read Beep Frequency
•
Beep Duration
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ACK Beep — The scanner can sound an acknowledgement (ACK)
beep to indicate when the Base Station has acknowledged to the scanner that is has received a successful data transmission from the scanner.
This beep is also sounded upon a successful channel change sequence
or a successful configuration transmission.
Transmission Error Beep — Another selectable indicator beep is the
transmission error beep. This beep sounds to indicate an error in transmission between the RF devices.
Link Beep — The handheld scanner will sound a special link beep
upon successfully linking with a Base Station. This indication cannot be
disabled and is not programmable, other than that it shares the same
Beeper Volume setting as other beeper indications set using that feature.
Unlink Beep — When a scanner is successfully unlinked from a Base
Station, a unique unlink beep is sounded. This beep is not programmable, and also sounds at the same volume set for Beeper Volume.
RF When to
Beep
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
Several options are available to specify how the RF handheld scanner
will beep to indicate a good read. Settings are based on the enable/disable status desired for three selectable beep indications:
•
Good Read Beep
•
Acknowledgement (ACK) Beep
•
Transmission Error Beep
The available options are described and numbered in Table 7 to correspond with the programming bar codes provided for this feature.
These settings supersede any settings made using
the generic &quot;When to Beep&quot; feature listed in the
PowerScan Programming Manual.
NOTE
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Table 7. RF When to Beep Options
#
Good Read
Beep
ACK Beep
Transmission Error
Beep
0
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
1
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
2
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
3
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
4
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
5
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
6
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
7
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
SET -------------------------------------------
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When to Beep
Option #0
---------
When to Beep
Option #1
---------
When to Beep
Option #2
---------
When to Beep
Option #3
---------
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When to Beep
Option #4
---------
When to Beep
Option #5
---------
When to Beep
Option #6
---------
When to Beep
Option #7
---------
END ------------------------------------------
RF Beeper
Volume
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
The volume at which the beeper sounds for ACK, transmission error,
link, or unlink beeps (but not the good read beep1) are all affected by
this setting. Select volume #1 (25% duty cycle), volume #2 (35% duty
cycle), or volume #3 (50% duty cycle).
SET -------------------------------------------
1. Good read beep volume is selectable via the features available in the PowerScan Programming
Manual (P/N R44-1840). Visit our website at www.pscnet.com for information about acquiring
other manuals.
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RF Beeper Volume #1
---------
RF Beeper Volume #2
---------
RF Beeper Volume #3
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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RF Beeper
Frequency
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
This setting affects the frequency at which the ACK beep is sounded,
and is independent of the frequency setting for the good read beep.
When the ACK beep is sounded at a different frequency than the good
read beep, this can provide a clearer distinction between the tones.
Select low frequency (760Hz), medium frequency (1250Hz), or high frequency (2400Hz).
SET -------------------------------------------
RFBeeperLowFrequency ---------
RF
Beeper
Medium
Frequency ---------
RFBeeperHighFrequency ---------
END ------------------------------------------
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RF Beep
Duration
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
The duration of time that an ACK beep is sounded is selectable using
this setting. RF beep duration can be set in increments of 10 ms (tolerance of +/- 10%) from 0 to 2.55 seconds.
SET -------------------------------------------
Set RF Beep Duration
---------
Scan three digits representing the desired duration using the
Number Pad in Appendix C: Keypad on page 193, padded with
leading zeros (example: 008 = 80ms, 025 = 250ms, 100 = 1 second, etc.), then scan the END bar code.
END ------------------------------------------
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Radio Transmit
Power
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
The power level at which the radio signal is transmitted between the
devices is selectable to be either low or high. This setting allows adjustment to a low setting to minimize potential radio interference caused
by communication between the devices, or provides a high setting to
increase the signal power which would enable clearer communication
over longer distances.
SET ------------------------------
Radio Transmit
Power = Low ---------
Radio Transmit
Power = High ---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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RF Channel
Selection
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Channel selection bar codes are of the type C programming sequence category (see Programming
Sequence on page 14), and do not require you to
scan accompanying SET or END bar codes.
Radio communications between the handheld scanner and its linked
Base Station can be carried over one of ten different allowable frequencies (channels). Select alternate channels to improve communications
between devices in noisy RF environments.
Available channel frequencies will vary according to
the country/model of the scanner.
NOTE
Expect an approximate two-second delay upon
scanning a channel selection bar code.
When a new channel is selected, the scanner sends a change-of-channel
message to the Base Station. After the Base Station has acknowledged
receipt of the message, both the scanner and the Base Station switch
their radio channels to the new channel (reference Appendix E: LED and
Beeper Indications for information regarding scanner and Base Station
acknowledgement signals at this point). All further communication is
done on the new channel.
NOTE
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Any other scanner that happens to be linked to that
Base Station will be unable to communicate with
the Base Station until it has switched to the new
channel. To accomplish this, scan the Base ID label
with each scanner you desire to be linked to the
Base Station. This action will automatically set each
scanner to the correct new channel.
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Select Radio Channel
0
---------
Select Radio Channel
1
---------
Select Radio Channel
2
---------
Select Radio Channel
3
---------
Select Radio Channel
4
---------
Select Radio Channel
5
---------
Select Radio Channel
6
---------
Select Radio Channel
7
---------
Select Radio Channel
8
---------
Select Radio Channel
9
---------
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Transmission
Retries Before
Message Timeout
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
When the scanner attempts to transmit data to the Base Station, communication may not always occur on the first try due to interference,
signals from other scanners in the queue, etc. This setting defines the
number of transmission retries the scanner/Base Station will attempt
before the message gives up tryng to successfully resend/transmit the
message (times out). If the specified retry count is exceeded, the scanner will sound a transmission error beep (when transmission error
beep is enabled).
In a noisy RF environment, a large number of retries may allow a transmission to get through to the Base Station, but at the cost of increased
time-out (should the transmission fail). To maximize battery life, set
this feature to the lowest optimal number of retries.
Selectable range for this setting is 0-15 retries.
SET ------------------------------
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0 Retries
---------
1 Retry
---------
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2 Retries
---------
3 Retries (recommended)
---------
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4 Retries
---------
5 Retries
---------
6 Retries
---------
7 Retries
---------
8 Retries
---------
9 Retries
---------
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10 Retries
---------
11 Retries
---------
12 Retries
---------
13 Retries
---------
14 Retries
---------
15 Retries
---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Wait Time for
ACK
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
This setting defines a time period allowed once the scanner has sent
data to the Base Station for that Base Station to send an acknowledgement (ACK) back to the scanner, signalling receipt of the data. This feature is used to streamline the scanning speed of your system.
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The range for this delay is 0.08 - 2.55 seconds in 10ms increments.
Selecting longer values for this feature will
decrease the battery life between charges.
NOTE
SET ------------------------------
Set Wait Time for
ACK
---------
Scan three digits representing the desired delay using the Number
Pad in Appendix C: Keypad. Be sure the number is padded with
leading zeros (example: 008 = 80ms, 025 = 250ms, 100 = 1 second,
etc.), then scan the END bar code.
END -----------------------------Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Wait Time For
Scanner Power
Shutdown
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
To conserve battery life, the handheld scanner can be automatically
shut down when it has not been in use for a given period. A trigger
pull or other stimulus will then be required to reactivate the scanner.
The idle duration determines how long the scanner stays on/active
after each use. Range for this feature is a setting of 1 to 120 seconds in
one-second increments. A setting of one second is recommended.
Selecting higher values for this feature will effect
the length of battery life.
NOTE
SET -------------------------------------------
Set Wait Time for Scanner
Power Shutdown
---------
Scan three digits representing the desired delay using the Number Pad in Appendix C: Keypad. Be sure the number is padded
with leading zeros (example: 001 = 1 second, 025 = 25 seconds,
100 = 100 seconds, etc.), then scan the END bar code.
END ------------------------------------------
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PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
Wait Time
Between
Retries of
Failed
Transmission
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
In conjunction with the previous feature, Transmission Retries Before
Message Time-out, this feature defines the duration of time the system
must wait before re-trying a transmission of data between the scanner
and the Base Station. Consideration for this setting would be to ensure
that enough time elapses between tries to avoid encountering the
source of the original transmission conflict, while being short enough
to avoid causing a substantial increase in the time required to successfully transmit the message.
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Wait range can be set from 5ms to 255ms in one-millisecond increments, and is multiplied by the amount of retries selected via the feature, Transmission Retries Before Message Time-out (TRBMTO) to
determine the total duration. For example, if this feature (Wait Time
Between Retries of Failed Transmission) is selected to be 80 ms, and TRBMTO feature is selected to be 3, the resulting total duration between
retries would be 80 x 3, or 240ms total.
SET -------------------------------
Set Wait Time
Between Retries of
Failed
Transmission ---------
Scan three digits representing the desired delay using the Number
Pad in Appendix C: Keypad. Be sure the number is padded with
leading zeros (example: 005 = 5ms, 065 = 65ms, 250 = 250ms, etc.),
then scan the END bar code.
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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HACK Transmit
Options
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station
have no effect until the new configuration is downloaded
via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base
Station on page 11.
A Host Acknowledgement (HACK) message is a signal sent to the
scanner via the Base Station indicating the host has received bar code
data previously transmitted by that scanner. This feature determines
when the Base Station should send the HACK to the scanner. Choices
are:
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•
Send HACK as soon as the Base Station receives the scanner’s
transmission. This option is recommended for installations
where multiple scanners are linked to one Base Station.
•
Send HACK as soon as the Base Station completes transmission to the host. This option is recommended for installations
where only a single scanner is linked to one Base Station.
•
Send HACK after the host transitions the CTS line from inactive to activate (using CTS scan control). RS-232 ONLY.
•
Send HACK after host returns ACK to Base Station. RS-232
with ACK/NAK turned on ONLY.
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SET -------------------------------
HACK upon receipt
of scanner
transmission ---------
HACK upon Base
Station transmission
to the host
--------HACK after host
transitions CTS line
(RS-232
ONLY)
--------HACK after host
returns ACK (RS-232
ONLY)
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Wait Time For
HACK From
Host
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
This setting specifies the time the scanner must wait to receive a HACK
message back from the host before giving up and registering a transmission error. Selectable range for this wait time is 20ms to 5.1 seconds
in 20ms increments. It is recommended that this value be set at no less
than one second.
NOTE
Host turnaround (ACK) time is variable. This item
(HACK) should be set based on settings for the features Wait Time for ACK and Transmission Retries
Before Message Time-out. For example, if ACK is
set to one second and retries are set to three, HACK
should be set at three seconds.
SET -------------------------------------------
Set Wait Time For
HACK
---------
Scan three digits representing the desired delay using the Number Pad in Appendix C: Keypad. Be sure the number is padded
with leading zeros (example: 001 = 20ms, 100 = 2 seconds, 255 =
5.1 seconds, etc.), then scan the END bar code.
END ------------------------------------------
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Drop Links on
Reset Option
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
When enabled, this option causes the Base Station to drop its links to
any and all scanners whenever power is reset/cycled. This provides a
simple way to ensure that when reconfiguring a system, scanners do
not need to be located and individually unlinked.
SET ------------------------------
Drop all links on
reset(ENABLE) ---------
Do not drop all links
on
reset
(DISABLE) ---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Drop Oldest
Links Option
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station
have no effect until the new configuration is downloaded
via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base
Station on page 11.
This feature can be enabled to better manage the linking of new scanners to a multi-point system. Here’s how it works: When a new scanner
is linked to a Base Station that is already linked to its maximum
amount of scanners, the earlier-linked scanner that has been inactive
for the longest period of time will be automatically unlinked from the
system to make room for the new scanner.
When this feature is disabled, scanners can be linked up to the maximum number set via the programming feature, Set Maximum Linked
Scanners, or the default maximum, which is eight scanners. Attempts to
link additional scanners beyond these limits will fail.
SET -------------------------------
Drop oldest links
(ENABLE)
--------Do not drop oldest
links
(DISABLE) ---------
END -----------------------------Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Common
Configuration
Feature is applicable to scanner and Base Station.
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station
have no effect until the new configuration is downloaded
via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base
Station on page 11.
When this option is enabled, the Base Station attempts to share its configuration with a scanner as that scanner links to the Base Station. If,
during linking, a scanner’s configuration file does not match the Base
Station’s current settings, the Base Station attempts to transmit to the
scanner and overwrite the configuration file with its own.
NOTE
174
Since a new/replacement scanner may have been
shipped with a custom configuration or may have been
modified with other special programming, it may not be
desirable to download a potentially older configuration
from an existing Base Station. Reference Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11 for more
information.
PowerScan&reg; RF Scanner
If the need is to share the scanner’s configuration files to the Base Station, reference the section, Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station
on page 11.
SET -------------------------------
ENABLE Common
Configuration ---------
DISABLE Common
Configuration ---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Set Maximum
Linked
Scanners
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
By default, as many as eight scanners can be linked to one Base Station.
This feature allows you to further limit allowable linked scanners. Designate a number of scanners that can link from one to eight.
SET ------------------------------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 1 ---------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 2 ---------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 3 ---------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 4 ---------
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Maximum Linked
Scanners = 5 ---------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 6 ---------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 7 ---------
Maximum Linked
Scanners = 8 ---------
END -----------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Source-Radio
Identification
(ID)
Feature is specific to Base Station ONLY
NOTE
Remember, programming changes to the Base Station have no effect until the new configuration is
downloaded via the feature Transmit Scanner Configuration to Base Station on page 11.
This feature allows you to include source-radio identification1 (represented by six ASCII bytes) along with bar code data transmitted to the
host. Enable this feature to identify the individual scanner sending a
given data transmission. Options for this feature are:
•
Do not include source-radio ID
•
Include source-radio ID as prefix
•
Include source-radio ID as suffix
1. Each scanner has been pre-configured at the factory with its own unique six-character identification (source-radio ID).
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NOTE
When included as a prefix or suffix, the source-radio ID
is displayed immediately adjacent to the bar code data. If
an additional prefix or suffix is included (e.g., other global prefix or suffixes are included), any source-radio ID
prefix or suffix remains adjacent to (and is considered
part of) the bar code data.
SET ------------------------------
Do not include
source-radioID ---------
Include source-radio
as prefix
---------
Include source-radio
as suffix
---------
END ------------------------------
Transmit Scanner
Configuration to
Base Station ---------
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Low Battery
LED Indication
Feature is specific to scanner ONLY
If this feature is enabled and the battery power in the scanner is low,
the scanner’s green LED flashes twice every time the trigger is pulled.
SET -------------------------------------------
ENABLE Low Battery LED
Indication
---------
DISABLE Low Battery LED
Indication
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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General Features
General Features are all specific to scanner ONLY
The following section contains the general features that are common to
all interfaces. These features allow modification of the scanner's behavior to accommodate user preferences.
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•
Green LED Lamp Idle State
•
Marker Beam Settings
•
Low Power Mode
•
Low Power Shut-down Delay
•
Half-Angle
•
Read Mode
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Programming the General Features
Use the special bar codes on the following pages to configure the features common to all interfaces.
Green LED When the scanner is idle, its green LED lamp can be programmed to
Lamp Idle indicate this in one of two ways:
State
• LED lamp is OFF when the scanner is idle.
•
LED lamp is ON when the scanner is idle.
SET -------------------------------------------
LED OFF
---------
LED ON
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Marker Beam The Marker Beam feature provides the user with a spotter beam for
Settings improved aiming at distant bar code labels and/or in extremely bright
environments. A Marker Beam can also be useful when scanning
through showcase glass or bar code menus containing bar codes
printed with little space between them.
To enable the Marker Beam:
1.
Scan the SET bar code.
2.
Scan the ENABLE MARKER BEAM bar code.
3.
Scan the desired time duration setting for the Marker Beam to
be illuminated.
4.
Scan the END bar code on page 184.
SET -------------------------------------------
Marker Beam Enable/Disable
Marker Beam Enabled
---------
Marker Beam Disabled
---------
Marker Beam Duration
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0 Seconds
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0.2 Seconds
---------
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0.3 Seconds
---------
0.4 Seconds
---------
0.5 Seconds
---------
0.6 Seconds
---------
0.8 Seconds
---------
1 Seconds
---------
1.2 Seconds
---------
1.5 Seconds
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Low Power When enabled, Low Power Mode causes the scanner to powerdown
Mode completely between trigger pulls. This results in very low idle current,
lowering the energy needs of the scanner. It does, however, require the
scanner's microcontroller to reboot with every trigger pull. This will
introduce a very small delay in scanning when this mode is enabled.
Therefore, it is recommended that this mode only be used when the
scanner is connected to a battery powered terminal.
NOTE
The state of this feature is not affected by the
RETURN TO FACTORY DEFAULTS programming bar code. It must be manually enabled
or disabled using the programming bar codes
below.
Scan these labels to enable and set the Low Power Mode.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable Step #1
---------
Enable Step #2
---------
Disable Step #1
---------
Disable Step #2
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Low Power This feature allows for quick successive reads in the Low Power Mode.
Shut-down Low Power Shut-down Delay (LPSD) is the amount of delay after the
Delay trigger is released before the scanner transitions into shut-down. The
programming bar codes below provide for transition times of 0 (no
delay), 2, 5, or 10 seconds delay.
For other LPSD settings contact your sales or service representative.
Scan these bar codes to set the LPSD option.
1.
Scan the SET bar code.
2.
Scan the bar code for delay desired.
3.
Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
0 Seconds (No Delay)
---------
2 Seconds
---------
5 Seconds
---------
10 Seconds
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Half-Angle When enabled, the Half-Angle feature causes the scanner to scan with
a scan angle that is approximately half the standard setting. Disabling
the feature returns the scanner to the standard scan width.
Scan these bar codes to set the Half Angle options.
1.
Scan the SET bar code.
2.
Scan the bar code to enable/disable the option.
3.
Scan the END bar code.
SET ------------------------------------------
Enable
---------
Disable
---------
END ------------------------------------------
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Read Mode Three selections are available for Read Mode.
Single Read Mode — Single Read Mode is the normal operating mode
for the scanner. When the trigger is pulled, the scanner stays on until
one label is read.
Multiple Read Mode — When enabled, Multiple Read Mode allows
the reading of multiple labels with one trigger pull.
Triggerless Mode — When Triggerless Mode is enabled, the scanner
behaves as if its trigger is always actuated. Upon initially pulling the
trigger, the scanner will continue to be “ON” unless power is removed,
or the scanner is idle for the period of time defined by the feature Wait
Time For Scanner Power Shutdown on page 166. To reactivate the scanner
in Triggerless Mode after it has shut down, simply pull and release the
trigger.
Enable Single Read Mode
Enable Multiple Read Mode
Enable Triggerless Mode
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Appendix A: Additional Information
RS-232 Host Commands
The RS-232 interface will accept commands from the host. Available
commands are:
•
Disable Scanner
•
Enable Scanner
•
Reset Scanner
•
Beep Good Read Tone1
•
Force Good Read1
Disable Scanner (ASCII ‘D’) — bar codes scanned by the handheld
(scanner) unit are beeped as good scans and sent off to the Base Station
which rejects the bar code, causing the handheld unit to sound an error
beep.
Enable Scanner (ASCII ‘E’) — an operational mode in which bar codes
scanned by the handheld unit are accepted by the Base Station.
Reset Scanner (ASCII ‘R’) — for RF systems, only the Base Station is
reset. Any bar code data the device may be holding in buffers is discarded. NOTE: After reset is executed, additional host commands may
be ignored for 30 seconds.
Beep Good Read Tone (ASCII ‘B’) — for RF systems, this command is
ignored.
Force Good Read Tone (Hex ‘01’) — this command is also ignored by
RF systems.
1. Good Read Tone commands are available for standard (non-RF) PowerScan models, but are not
available for RF units.
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Technical Support
PSC Website Support
The PSC website (www.psc.com) is the complete source for technical support and information for PSC products. The site offers the PSC TekForum, product support, product registration, warranty information,
product manuals, product tech notes, software updates, demos, and
instructions for returning products for repair.
PSC Website TekForum
Search for information on the TekForum by clicking on the Support
link on the PSC home page. Browse the TekForum to find answers to
your questions about common technical issues. Register with TekForum to submit a question to the PSC Technical Support Staff.
Reseller Technical Support
An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an
authorized PSC reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of
businesses, application software, and computer systems and can provide individualized assistance.
Telephone Technical Support
If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact PSC technical support at (541) 349-8281.
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Appendix B: Sample Bar Codes
Code 39
C
O
D
E
3
9
.
T
E
S
T
T e s
t
Code 128
C o d e
Interleaved
2 of 5
1 2 8
.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Codabar
A $ 9 9 . 9 5 A
UPC-A
0
00112
23344
0
4 9
UPC-A w/2 digit
Add-ons
0
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60992
01118
7
191
6 9 0 0 0
UPC-A w/5 digit
Add-ons
0
08029
51041
8
UPC-E
0
998875
0
EAN-13
1 101234 567891
EAN-8
0021 0126
Code 93
Code 93.test
Standard 2 of 5
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
MSI/Plessey
14476925
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Appendix C: Keypad
Some of the features in this manual require selection of numerals and
letters from the set below. Carefully read the instructions for such features, then scan these bar codes as directed.
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1
---------
2
---------
3
---------
4
---------
5
---------
6
---------
7
---------
8
---------
193
194
9
---------
0
---------
A
---------
B
---------
C
---------
D
---------
E
---------
F
---------
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Appendix D: Record of Programmable Features
Maintain a record of all changes made to ensure that you know if the
original factory settings have been changed. Use the following table to
log your custom configuration changes.
NOTE
The factory default settings listed below represent
the most common settings used. There are some
customer-specific PowerScan configuration settings that differ from the defaults listed.
Table 8
Programmable
Feature
Factory
Default
Setting
Your
Setting
Comment
Interface Selection
Wand Emulation
Polarity
Space low/
Bar High
Signal Speed
High
Data Format
Normal
Idle State
Low
Pre-Noise
None
Post-Noise
7
Transmit C128 Function Characters
Disable
RS-232 Interface
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(If enabled)
(If enabled)
Baud Rate
9600
Data Bit
8
Parity Bit
No Parity
195
Table 8
Stop Bit(s)
1
Hardware Handshaking
Disable
Software Handshaking
Disable
ACK/NAK Options
Disable
Intercharacter Delay
0
Keyboard Wedge I/F
(If enabled)
Connect to Laptop/No
Keyboard Attached
Disable
Send Control/Function
Characters
Don’t Send
Caps Lock
Off
Country Mode
USA
Intercharacter Delay
0
Quiet Interval
100 ms
Universal Keyboard
Wedge I/Fa
Terminal/Keyboard
Settings
IBM Interface
(If enabled)
11
(If enabled)
Transmit Labels in Code
39 Format
Disable
Label Transmit Configuration
(for RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge ONLY)
196
Universal Prefix
0000
Universal Suffix
0D00
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Table 8
Single Character
Prefix/Suffix
Disable
Label ID
As prefixb
Symbology Options
Code 39
Calculate Check Digit
Don’t Calculate
Transmit Check Digit
Transmit
Start/Stop
Don’t Transmit
Code 39 Full ASCII
Disable
Minimum Label Length
2
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
PharmaCode 39
Disable
Calculate Check Digit
Don’t Calculate
Transmit Check Digit
Transmit
Start/Stop
Don’t Transmit
Code 128
UCC/EAN 128
Disable
Minimum Label Length
2
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
Interleaved 2 of 5
Calculate Check Digit
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Enable
Enable
Don’t Calculate
197
Table 8
Transmit Check Digit
Transmit
Minimum Label Length
8
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
Codabar
Calculate Check Digit
Don’t Calculate
Transmit Check Digit
Transmit
Gap Check
Enable
Minimum Label Length
3
Start/Stop
abcd/abcd
Start/Stop Match Req’t
Disable
Start/Stop Transmission
Enable
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
UPC-A
Disable
Check Digit
Send
NSD Option
Send NSD
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
UPC-E
198
Disable
Disable
Check Digit
Send
NSD Option
Send NSD
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Table 8
Read Verification
2
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
EAN-13
Disable
Check Digit
Send
NSD Option
Send NSD
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
EAN-8
Disable
Check Digit
Send
NSD Option
Send NSD
Read Verification
1
Quadralogic™ II
Decoding
Deactivate
UPC/EAN
UPC/EAN Expansions
Don’t Expand
Addons
Disable
Price/Weight
Check Digit
Disable
Code 93
Minimum Label Length
1
Read Verification
1
Standard 2 of 5/IATA
Calculate Check Digit
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Disable
Disable
Don’t Calculate
199
Table 8
Transmit Check Digit
Transmit
Minimum Label Length
8
Read Verification
1
IATA
Disable
MSI/Plessey
Disable
Calculate Check Digit
Calculate
Transmit Check Digit
Transmit
# of Check Chars.
1
Minimum Label Length
4
Read Verification
1
RF Features
200
RF When to Beep
Option 7
RF Beeper Volume
Vol 3
RF Beeper Frequency
High
RF Beep Duration
100ms
Radio Transmit Power
High
RF Channel Selection
Channel 1
Transmission Retries
Before Message Timeout
3 Retries
Wait Time for ACK
80ms
Wait Time for Scanner
Power Shutdown
1 Second
Wait Time Between
Retries of Failed Transmission
90ms
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HACK Transmit Options
HACK upon
Base Station
transmission to
host
Wait Time for HACK
From Host
1 Second
Drop Links on Reset
Option
Disable
Drop Oldest Links
Option
Enable
Common Configuration
Disable
Set Maximum Linked
Scanners
8
Source-Radio Identification (ID)
Don’t Include
Low Battery LED Indication
Enable
a. The Universal Keyboard Wedge interface offers its own complete set of programmable features. Reference the PowerScan Universal Wedge Programming Guide for details.
b. See Table 6 on page 65 for industry standard label identifiers.
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NOTES
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Appendix E: LED and Beeper Indications
The Base Station LED indicators and the scanner’s LEDs and beeper
are used to announce system status and perform other useful signals.
The tables below list the default function of each of the various indicators.
Some LED and beeper indications can be disabled or modified via scanner programming. The tables indicate the default behavior of the indicators, with shaded rows representing features that are programmable.
NOTE
Table 9. Scanner GREEN LED Functions
LED
INDICATION
DURATION
Disable
Indication
100ms on, 900 ms off
Good Read
Indication
500 ms on
Program Mode
Indication
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
Indications
Low Battery
Indication
COMMENT
Indicates the scanner has been disabled.
Indicates a bar code has been read and decoded.
500 ms on, 500 ms off
Continuous flashing
Indicates the scanner is in Programming Mode.
Varies. Consists of a long flash
followed by multiple short
flashes.
Enables service technicians to identify Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) errors.
Two flashes at 100 ms on, 350
ms off.
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Occurs at trigger pull before the laser is enabled. Indicates the battery is in need of recharging.
203
Table 10. Scanner YELLOW LED Functions
LED
INDICATION
Laser on indication
204
DURATION
On Steady
COMMENT
The yellow LED illuminates whenever the laser is on.
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Table 11. Scanner BEEPER Functions
SPEAKER
INDICATION
Scanner Not
Currently
Linked
DURATION
Six beeps consisting of 20 ms
on, 20 ms off
COMMENT
Indicates a bar code was read before the scanner was
linked to a Base Station.
100 ms on (short)
Good Read
Beep
250 ms on (medium)
Three programmable functions are available. This indicates a bar code has been read and decoded.
500 ms on (long)
Partial Read
Bip
20 ms on
A very short beep (&quot;bip&quot;) is sounded when one bar
code of a two-bar code pair has been successfully
decoded.
100 ms on (short)
Base Station
Acknowledgement Beep
Transmission
Error Beep
250 ms on (medium)
500 ms on (long)
High, then low, then high, then
low.
Low, then medium, then high.
Link Beep
High, then medium, then low.
Unlink Beep
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Indicates a successful bar code transmission to the
host (configurable), a successful change of channel, or
a successful transmission of a new configuration to the
host.
Indicates unsuccessful transmission to the host.
Indicates a scanner has been successfully linked to a
base station.
Indicates a scanner has been successfully unlinked
from a base station.
205
SPEAKER
INDICATION
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
Indications
DURATION
COMMENT
Varies. Consists of a long tone
followed by multiple short
tones.
Enables service technicians to identify Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) errors.
Table 12. Base Station LED Functions
LED
INDICATION
DURATION
Lit for variable timea
COMMENT
Indicates communications activity to or from the Base
Station.
Continuous rapid
flashing at power-up
Indicates a broken radio.
Varies. Consists of a long flash
followed by multiple short
flashes.
Enables service technicians to identify Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) errors.
TX/RX (Transmit/Receive)
Charge
(Battery)
Power
Continuous flashing
When a scanner is nested in the station, this indicates
its battery is being quick charged.
Lit Constantly
When a scanner is nested in the station, this indicates
its battery is at or near full charge.
Not Lit
A scanner is not present or incorrectly inserted into the
station. It can also mean the battery is below 0&deg;C (too
cold for charge)
Lit Constantly
Indicates that power is on.
a. The LED remains on while the unit is actively processing code which requires a TX/RX to occur. The
duration of the LED is dependent upon the length of the message.
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Index
A
Code 93
Minimum Label Length ....... 128, 129
Options .....................................128
Read Verification ................ 128, 131
Code128
Minimum Label Length .................88
Options .......................................87
Read Verification ..........................90
Common Configuration......................174
ACK, Wait Time ...............................164
B
Base ID Bar Code .............................150
Battery LED Indication ......................180
Beep Duration ..................................157
Beep, When to..................................152
Beeper Frequency .............................156
Beeper Indications ............................203
Beeper Settings ................................151
Beeper Volume .................................154
D
Disable Indication .............................203
Drop Links on Reset Option ................172
Drop Oldest Links Option...................173
C
Changing Interfaces...............................4
Channel Selection .............................159
Codabar
Check Digit ...............................104
Fixed Length Format ...................106
Gap Check.................................104
Label Length Format ...................104
Options .....................................101
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding ..........112
Read Verification ........................111
Variable Length Format ...............105
Code 128
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding ............91
Code 39
Check Digit .................................80
Code 39 Full ASCII.......................81
Minimum Label Length .................82
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding ............85
Read Verification ..........................84
Start/ Stop ...................................81
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E
EAN Data Format Settings .................117
EAN-13 Settings...............................117
EAN-8 Settings ................................118
EAN-8 to EAN-13 Expansion .............120
F
Factory Default Settings .....................195
FRU errors .............................. 203, 206
FRU Indications ....................... 203, 206
G
Good Read Indication ........................203
Green LED
Functions ...........203, 204, 205, 206
H
HACK
Wait Time for HACK From Host ...171
HACK Transmit Options ....................169
Host Commands ...............................189
207
I
L
IATA
Check Digit .......................132, 134
Disable .....................................140
Enable ......................................140
Fixed Length Format ...................136
Label Length Format ...........132, 135
Options .....................................132
Read Verification ................133, 139
Variable Length Format ...............135
IBM Interface.....................................52
If You Make a Mistake .........................16
Interface Board .....................................4
Interface Selection ..............................19
Interleaved 2 of 5
Check Digit .................................94
Fixed Length Format .....................96
Label Length Format .....................95
Options .......................................92
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding ..........100
Read Verification ..........................99
Variable Length Format .................95
Label ID............................................56
Disabling for a Specific Symbology .72
Setting ........................................64
Setting by Location .......................65
Setting by Symbology ....................67
Setting Single Character Label ID ....71
Label Identifiers .................................64
Label Transmit Configuration ................55
LED
Indicators .................. 203, 204, 206
LED and Beeper Indications .................16
LED Indications ...............................203
Linking the Scanner to a Base Station ...150
Low Battery LED Indication ...............180
M
Maximum Linked Scanners ................176
MSI/Plessey
Check Digit ....................... 141, 143
Fixed Length Format ...................145
Label Length Format ........... 141, 144
Options .....................................141
Read Verification ................ 142, 148
Variable Length ..........................144
Variable Length Format ...............144
K
Keyboard Wedge Interface ....................38
Caps Lock ...................................44
Connect to a Laptop/No Keyboard
Attached ...............................42
Country Mode ..............................45
Intercharacter Delay ......................47
Interface Selection ........................39
Keyboard Interface Type ................40
Laptop (integrated keyboard) ..........42
PC (external keyboard) ..................42
Quiet Interval ...............................48
Send Control Characters .................42
Send Function Character ................43
Keypad ...........................................193
208
N
Number Pad .....................................193
P
PharmaCode 39
Check Digit .................................86
Options .......................................85
Quadralogic/TM II Decoding ..........85
Start/Stop ....................................86
Pharmacode 39
Read Verification ..........................84
Prefix, Disabling .................................63
Prefix, Suffix, and Label ID ..................56
Program Mode Indication ...................203
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Programming Mode.............................12
Programming Overview .........................9
Programming Sequence........................14
Programming Session ..........................13
RF Feature Programming ...................149
RF When to Beep .............................152
RS-232
ACK/NAK Options .......................36
Baud Rate ...................................27
Communication Parameters ............26
CTS Flow Control .........................31
Data Bits .....................................29
Data Format Settings .....................29
Enable ........................................25
Handshaking ................................31
Hardware31
Software34
Intercharacter Delay ......................37
Parity Bits ...................................30
RTS Flow Control .........................31
Stop Bit(s) ...................................30
Xon/Xoff ....................................34
RS-232 Host Commands ....................189
RS-232 Interface .................................25
Q
QuadraLogic™ II
EAN .........................................114
Interleaved 2 of 5 ..........................93
PharmaCode 39 ............................85
UPC .........................................114
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding
Codabar ....................................103
Code 128 .....................................91
Code 39 ......................................85
UCC/EAN 128 .............................91
R
Radio Transmit Power........................158
Read Verification
Codabar ....................................103
Code 128 .....................................90
Code 39 ......................................84
Code 93 ....................................128
EAN .........................................114
IATA........................................139
Interleaved 2 of 5 ..........................93
MSI/Plessey .......................142, 148
Pharmacode 39 .............................84
Standard 2 of 5 ...........................139
UCC/EAN 128 .............................90
UPC .........................................114
Record of Programmable Features ........195
Retries of Failed Transmission, Wait Time ...
167
Return to Factory Settings ....................17
RF Beep Duration .............................157
RF Beeper Frequency ........................156
RF Beeper Settings............................151
RF Beeper Volume ............................154
RF Channel Selection ........................159
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S
Sample Bar Codes .............................191
Scanner Power Shutdown, Wait Time....166
Set Maximum Linked Scanners ...........176
Single Character Prefix or Suffix ............60
Software .............................................7
Source-Radio Identification (ID) ..........178
Standard 2 of 5
Check Digit ....................... 132, 134
Fixed Length Format ...................136
Label Length Format ........... 132, 135
Read Verification ................ 133, 139
Variable Length Format ...............135
Standard 2 of 5/IATA
Options .....................................132
Suffix ...............................................56
Suffix, Disabling .................................63
209
Symbologies
Disable all Symbologies .................76
Options .......................................79
Overview ....................................74
Symbologies Supported..................73
Symbology Selection .....................76
Symbols ..............................................2
T
Transmission Retries Before Message Timeout ...........................................161
U
Wait Time For Scanner Power Shutdown ......
166
Wand Emulation .................................20
Data Format .................................22
Enable Wand Emulation .................20
Idle State .....................................22
Polarity .......................................21
Signal Speed ................................21
When to Beep ..................................152
WN-RS-232
Enable ........................................25
WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface..................25
UCC/EAN 128
Minimum Label Length .................88
Options .......................................87
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding ............91
Read Verification ..........................90
Universal Prefix(es) .............................57
Universal Suffix(es) .............................59
UPC Data Format Settings ..................115
UPC/EAN
Add-ons ............................113, 121
Custom Add-ons .........................122
Data Format Settings ...................113
Expansion .........................113, 119
Options .....................................113
Price/Weight Check Digit .....114, 123
QuadraLogic™ II Decoding ..114, 126
Read Verification ................114, 124
UPC-A Settings ................................115
UPC-A to EAN-13 Expansion .............119
UPC-E Settings ................................116
UPC-E to EAN-13 Expansion .............120
UPC-E to UPC-A Expansion ...............119
W
Wait Time Between Retries of Failed
Transmission ..............................167
Wait Time for ACK ...........................164
Wait Time For HACK From Host .........171
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ASCII Character Set
The table on this page shows a set of ASCII characters and their corresponding Hex Values.
The Hex Values in this table are needed for setting symbology specific label identifiers, as well
as enabling custom prefix and suffix characters.
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
ASCII
Char.
Hex
Value
nul
00
sp
20
@
40
‘
60
soh
01
!
21
A
41
a
61
stx
02
“
22
B
42
b
62
etx
03
#
23
C
43
c
63
64
eot
04
$
24
D
44
d
enq
05
%
25
E
45
e
65
ack
06
&amp;
26
F
46
f
66
bel
07
‘
27
G
47
g
67
bs
08
(
28
H
48
h
68
ht
09
)
29
I
49
i
69
lf
0A
*
2A
J
4A
j
6A
vt
0B
+
2B
K
4B
k
6B
ff
0C
‘
2C
L
4C
l
6C
cr
0D
-
2D
M
4D
m
6D
so
0E
.
2E
N
4E
n
6E
si
0F
/
2F
O
4F
o
6F
dle
10
0
30
P
50
p
70
dc1
11
1
31
Q
51
q
71
dc2
12
2
32
R
52
r
72
dc3
13
3
33
S
53
s
73
dc4
14
4
34
T
54
t
74
nak
15
5
35
U
55
u
75
syn
16
6
36
V
56
v
76
etb
17
7
37
W
57
w
77
can
18
8
38
X
58
x
78
em
19
9
39
Y
59
y
79
sub
1A
:
3A
Z
5A
z
7A
esc
1B
;
3B
[
5B
{
7B
fs
1C
,
3C
&lt;
5C
|
7C
gs
1D
=
3D
]
5D
}
7D
rs
1E
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3E
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5E
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Asia Pacific
Italy
PSC Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210
Fax: [852]-2-521-0291
PSC S.p.A.
Vimercate (MI), Italy
Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1
Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496
Australia
Japan
PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
North Ryde, Australia
Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999
Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688
PSC Japan K.K.
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761
Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656
France
Latin America
PSC S.A.R.L.
LES ULIS Cedex, France
Telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00
Fax: [33].01.64 46.72.44
PSC S.A., INC.
Miami, Florida, USA
Telephone: (305) 539-0111
Fax: (305) 539-0206
Germany
United Kingdom
PSC GmbH
Darmstadt, Germany
Telephone: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58-0
Fax: 49 (0) 61 51/93 58 58
PSC Bar Code Ltd.
Watford, England
Telephone: 44 (0) 1923 809500
Fax: 44 (0) 1923 809 505
www.psc.com
PSC Inc.
959 Terry Street
Eugene, OR
Telephone: (541) 683-5700
Fax: (541) 345-7140
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&copy; 2001 PSC INC.
R44-2168 (Rev D)
10/04
R44-2168 (Rev A)
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