Unitech MS916 User Manual

Wireless(BT) Pocket Laser Scanner

- MS916 -

User's Manual

Version 1.0

© 2015 unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. unitech is a registered trademark of unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

Preface

About This Manual

Thank you for purchasing the unitech product.

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

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Warning Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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


1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

3. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Operation on the 5.15 - 5.25GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use only. The FCC requires indoor use for the 5.15-5.25GHz band to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

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

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

FCC Label Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

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

RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.

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

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada. ii


European Conformity Statement

unitech Electronics co., Ltd herewith declares that the unitech product is in compliance with the essential requirements and all other provisions of the

R&TTE 1999/5/EC directive, the EMC 2004/108/EC directive and the Low

Voltage 2006/95/EC directive.

The declaration of conformity is available for download at : https://portal.unitech.eu/public/Safetyregulatorystatement

RoHS Statement

This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of

Hazardous Substances) European Union regulations that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous materials used in electrical and electronic equipment.

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

unitech has set up a policy and process to meet the EU directive 2002/96/EC and update 2003/108/EC concerning electronic waste disposal.

For more detailed information of the electronic waste disposal of the products you have purchased from unitech directly or via unitech’s resellers, you shall either contact your local supplier or visit us at : https://portal.unitech.eu/public/WEEE iii


Taiwan NCC Warning Statement

交通部電信總局低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條：經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者

均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條：低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有

干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。

低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備

之干擾。 iv


Laser Information

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

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

Class II and Class 2 products are not considered to be hazardous. The unitech product contains internally a Visible Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above regulations. The scanner is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service operations.

The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the unitech product’s optional laser scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover, on the back of the unit.

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

CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with the scanner, including binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses, with will increase eye damage.

This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user. v


Battery Notice

1. To guarantee optimal performance, it is advised that rechargeable batteries be replaced every year, or when 500 charge/discharge cycles are achieved. It is normal that the battery balloons or expands beyond one year or the maximum of 500 cycles. Although it does not cause harm, it cannot be used again and must be disposed of according to the location's safe battery disposal procedures.

2. If the performance decrease is greater than 20% in a battery, the battery is at the end of its life cycle. Do not continue to use, and ensure the battery is disposed of properly.

3. The length of time that a battery lasts depends on the battery type and how the device is used. Conserve the battery life by doing the following:

 Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a full discharge. Recharging a partially charged battery does not cause harm because there is no memory.

 Keep the battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.

 Do not leave the battery discharged and unused for an extended period because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the battery will be at least half of the one with frequent recharges.

4. To keep your battery life time and performance as good, as long as possible, please do not over charge or over discharge the battery.

5. Please do not leave battery unused for long time without being recharged.

In spite of safety design in the battery pack from unitech, if you may observe the battery pack being deformed, you should stop using it immediately. In case of the temperature has met the safety design of battery pack, the battery will not be recharged anymore. Please check if you are using a proper power adapter to recharge the battery or contact your service provider for service.

6. If you cannot recharge the battery after it has been idle for long time and you may observe the temperature of the battery is increased abnormally, please do not attempt to recharge it anymore. You shall stop using it as it may be over-discharged and not functional anymore. vi


7.

P lease only use the original battery from unitech. Using third party battery can damage our products. When such damage is happened, it is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION!



RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO

THE INSTRUCTION.

 如果更換不正確之電池行事會有爆炸的風險

請依製造商說明書處理用過之電池

 如果更换不正确之电池行事会有爆炸的风险

请依制造商说明书处理用过之电池

Battery charge notice

It is important to consider the environment temperature when the battery pack is charged. Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of 0 ° C to 40 ° C. Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their charging life cycle.

CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0 ° C. This will increase the internal resistance to cause heat and make the batteries unstable and unsafe. Please use a battery temperature detecting device for a charger to ensure a safe charging temperature range.

Storage and safety notice

Although charged batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens, they will require recharging prior to use. Batteries may be stored at temperatures between -20 ° C to 60 ° C, however they may deplete more rapidly at higher temperatures. It is recommended to store batteries at room temperature.

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

For the products with non-removable batteries / without batteries, please refer to the specification of each product. vii


Adapter Notice

1. Please do not leave the power adapter in the socket when it is not connected to your unitech product for charging.

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

3. The bundled power adapter which comes with your unitech product is not meant to be used outdoors or without proper protection from prevent the power adapter being dropped by water, raining or very humid environment.

It may cause damage to the power adapter and/or the product.

4. Please only use the bundled power adapter or same specification of adapter to recharge your unitech product. Using a wrong power adapter can possibly damage your unitech product.

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

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

Hearing Damage Warning

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Worldwide Support

unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or assist with technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please contact the nearest unitech regional service representative.

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

Taipei, Taiwan – Headquarters

Tel: +886-2-89121122

E-mail: [email protected]

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

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

Website: http://www.ute.com

China

Tel: +86-59-2310-9966


Address: Room401C, 4F, RIHUA International Mansion,

Xinfeng 3nd Road, Huoju Hi-tech District,

Xiamen, Fujan , China

Website: http://cn.ute.com

Asia & Pacific / Middle East

Tel: +886-2-27911556

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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

NeiHu Chiu, 114, Taipei,Taiwan

Website: http://apac.ute.com

/ http://mideast.ute.com

North America

Tel: +1-714-8916400

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Address:

Website:

6182 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90630, USA http://us.ute.com

/ http://can.ute.com

Europe

Tel: +31-13-4609292


Address: Kapitein Hatterasstraat 19, 5015 BB,

Website:

Japan

Tel: +81-3-35232766


Address:

Website: http://jp.ute.com

Latin America

Tel: +52-55-5171-0528

E-mail:

Address:

Website:

Tilburg, the Netherlands http://eu.ute.com

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

Shinkawa, Chuo-Ku,

Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan [email protected]

17171 Park Row, Suite 210

Houston, TX 77084USA (Rep.) http://latin.ute.com

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Warranty Policy

The following items covered under the unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during normal use:

 Terminal – 1-year limited warranty.

 Battery – 6-month limited warranty.

Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.

Use only the adapter supplied. Using the wrong adapter may damage the unit and will void the warranty. x


Table of Contents

Preface

...........................................................................................................i

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

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

Laser Information ......................................................................................... v

Battery Notice.............................................................................................. vi

Adapter Notice............................................................................................viii

Hearing Damage Warning ..........................................................................viii

Worldwide Support ...................................................................................... ix

Warranty Policy ............................................................................................ x

Chapter 1 - Overview

................................................................................1

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

1.2 Scanner Detail ........................................................................................2

1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................3

1.4 Getting Started .......................................................................................6

1.5 Battery Charging ....................................................................................7

1.6 LED Indicator / Beeper Sequence ..........................................................8

1.7 Display Menu Tree .................................................................................9

Chapter 2 - Installation

..........................................................................12

2.1 BT HID..................................................................................................12

2.2 BT SPP.................................................................................................13

2.3 BT SPP (Slave) ....................................................................................14

2.4 USB SPP..............................................................................................15

Chapter 3 - Symbology

...........................................................................16

3.1 Disable All Symbologies .......................................................................16

3.2 UPC/EAN .............................................................................................16

3.3 Code 128..............................................................................................31

3.4 Code 39................................................................................................34

3.5 Code 93................................................................................................42

3.6 Code 11 ................................................................................................44

3.7 Interleaved 2 of 5..................................................................................47

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3.8 Discrete 2 of 5 ......................................................................................50

3.9 Chinese 2 of 5 ......................................................................................53

3.10 Codabar..............................................................................................53

3.11 MSI .....................................................................................................56

3.12 GS1 DataBar ......................................................................................60

3.13 Transmit Code ID Character...............................................................63

3.14 Linear Code Type Security Level........................................................64

3.15 Bi-directional Redundancy..................................................................66

Chapter 4 – Command Settings

...........................................................67

4.1 System setting......................................................................................67

4.2 Bluetooth pairing ..................................................................................69

4.3 Output data transmit .............................................................................70

4.4 BT Config .............................................................................................72

4.5 Beep & Vibration ..................................................................................75

4.6 Scan mode ...........................................................................................76

4.7 Laser on time........................................................................................78

4.8 Aim duration .........................................................................................78

4.9 Time out between same symbol ...........................................................79

4.10 Transmit “No Read” message.............................................................79

4.11 Data Terminator ..................................................................................80

4.12 Prefix / Suffix ......................................................................................81

Appendix A –Miscellaneous Code Information

..............................85

Appendix B –Numeric Bar Codes

........................................................89

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Chapter 1 - Overview

1.1 Package

Please make sure the following contents are in the MS916 gift box.

If something is missing or damaged, please contact your unitech representative.

The standard package contents

MS916 Scanner

Quick Reference

Guide

Optional accessories

Micro USB to

USB Cable

Hand Strap

1-Slot Charging cradle 5-Slot Charging cradle USB Adapter

NOTE: 1. The scanner’s default power off time is 5 minutes.

2. Please charge scanner for at least 2 hours prior to initial use.

3. The barcode with an asterisk (*) which appears in the following chapters indicates that it is the default option for the corresponding setting.

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1.2 Scanner Detail

Scan & Power Button

Power On/Off & Scan barcode

Page up / Page down keys

(on the side of MS916)

Move up / down through list of menu items

Scan Window

Screen

Show the information on the screen

Laser Warning Label

Charging Status LED (Red LED)

It will light up while the scanner is charging

Scan LED (Green LED)

It will light up while the barcode is successfully scanned

Reset Key

Hand Strap Hole

Product Label

Micro USB Connector

For scanner charging and data transmission

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1.3 Specifications

System

Display 1" OLED, 128 x 64

OS

Memory

Proprietary, Connect to host with Windows, Android and iOS

64 Kbytes SRAM / 2 MB Flash ROM

Key 3 Keys: Page Up, Page Down, Scan with power on/off feature

Optical & Performance

Receiving Device Laser Engine

Light Source 650 nm visible laser diode

Max. Resolution 4mil

Scan Rate

Skew Angle

104 scans/second

47 ± 3 degrees

Pitch Angle 35 ± 3 degrees

Printing Contrast

Scale minimum 25%

Depth of Field Symbology | Density | Near | Far

(DOF PCS=80%) Code 39, 4 mils | 2.5 cm | 13.97 cm

Code 39, 5 mils | 3.18 cm | 20.32 cm

Code 39, 7.5 mils | 3.81 cm | 33.02 cm

Code 39, 10 mils | 3.81 cm | 45.72 cm

Code 39, 15 mils | 3.81 cm | 71.72 cm

Code 39, 20 mils | 4.45 cm | 83.82 cm

Code 39, 40 mils | x | 91.44 cm

Code 39, 55 mils | x | 114.3 cm

UPC, 13 mils | 3.81 cm | 60.96 cm

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Functionality

Symbologies

1D Code 39, Full ASCII Code 39, Interleave 2 of 5, UPC

A/E/E1, MSI, Codabar, Code 11, EAN8/13, Code 93, Code

128, EAN 128, Code32, GS1 databar Code, Bookland

EAN, Discreate 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, ISBT 128, UCC

Coupon Extended Code, Bookland 128

Operation Mode Trigger mode, Pulse mode, Flash mode, Continuous Mode,

Buffer mode

Data Formatting Prefix, Suffix, Code ID, Reformatting Date

Environmental

ESD Protection Functional after 8K Contact and 12K Air

Mechanical Shock 1.5m onto concrete (scanner only)

IP Rate IP42

Operating

Temperature

Storage

Temperature

0°C to 50°C

-30°C to 70°C

Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing

Electrical

Operation Voltage DC 5V

Current

Consumption

Operation mode: <125mAh, Standby mode: <39mAh

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion battery battery

Battery Capacity 680 mAh

Battery Charging time

Fully charged in about 4 hours

Operating Time 8 hours at condition of 1 scan/5 sec

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Communication

Radio Frequency Bluetooth V2.1+EDR. Class 2

Protocol Wireless SPP & HID profiles

Range

Interface supported

Mechanical

Scanner

Dimension

Up to 30 Feet (Open space)

Micro USB

H21.1*W36.9*L95.9mm

Scanner Weight 63g

Switch life 10 million times

Regulation Approvals

CE, FCC, BSMI, VCCI

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1.4 Getting Started

To turn on the scanner, press and hold the Scan & Power Button for about 2 seconds. To turn off the scanner, press and hold the Scan & Power Button for about 5 seconds.

After powering on, you will see the following screen on the scanner display.

The scanner is now under standby mode. Now you can scan the desired barcode.

The standby display will show the current Battery Status , Scanner Type ,

Operation Mode , and Time .

To scan a barcode, make sure the aiming beam crosses every bar and space of the barcode.

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1.5 Battery Charging

Insert the Micro USB connector into the port on the scanner and the standard

USB connector of the USB cable into a USB port on the host PC.

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1.6 LED Indicator / Beeper Sequence

Division

Power On

Auto Power Off

USB connection

USB disconnection

Barcode reading

Data sent to PC

￭ Wedge & Auto

(When BT Connect)

￭ Batch

(When BT Connect)

￭ Batch & Auto &

Wedge

(When BT

Disconnect)

￭ Data sent to PC successfully

￭ Fail sent data to

PC (Inventory)

Data delete /

All Data delete

Power Saving

Mode

BT connection

BT disconnection

Low Battery Alarm

(<10%)

Battery charging

Battery

Fully charged

Action/Status

LED for Barcode reading &

Communication

Red Light blinks once

LED for Battery status

Beep / Sound

One High Beep

Three short beeps at 15 seconds before power off

Low- Medium -High

Green Light blinks once





Deleting-

Green light always on

Completed -

Green light off


Dee-Du

Dee-Dee-Dee

Blinking Red Light

Red light always on


High- Medium -Low

One short Beep

One short Beep

Low- Medium -High

High- Medium -Low

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1.7 Display Menu Tree

To enter main menu of MS916, press and hold Page Down button and then press Page Up button. You will see the following screen on the MS916 display.

Now you can use Page Up/Down button to scroll through the menu and use

Scan button to make your selection .

Top

Menu

General

Setting

You can access the desired function refer to the Display Menu Tree below.

Sub Menu Level 1 Sub Menu Level 2

1. Scanner Type

2. Operation Mode

3.1 View Date/Time

3. Date/Time

4. Power Manager

5. Setup By Label

6. FAC Default

7. FW Version

3.2 Set Date/Time

3.3 Time Display

3.4 Exit

4.1 Power Saving

4.2 Auto Power Off

4.3 Exit

6.1 Restore to FAC Default?

Options/Result Default Setting

BT HID/USB SPP/

BT SPP/BT SPP (Slave)

BT HID

Auto/Wedge/Batch Auto

Show date and time

SET DATE/SET TIME

N/A

2015-01-01

08:00:00

Auto/Always Auto

Return to the previous menu

Disable/30/20/15/10/5 Sec.

N/A

15 Sec.

Disable/30/20/15/10/5/3/1 Min.


5 Min.

N/A

Enable/Disable Enable

Yes/No No

8. Exit

Data &

Memory

1. Buffer Data 1.1. Erase Previous Buffer Entry?

Return to the previous menu N/A

Yes/No No

2. Data Terminator CR/None/TAB/CRLF/LF CR

3. Sending BlkDly 500 ms / 100 ms/ 50 ms / 10 ms/ 3 Sec. / 1 Sec. 10 ms

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Top

Menu


3. Free MEM Space

4. Erase Memory 4.1. Erase Buffer?

5. Exit


Show Free Buffer Memory Space 20 KB

Yes/No No


1. BT Pairing

2. BT MAC Address

BT Pairing in progress

Bluetooth

3. Paired Device

CFG

4. Remove Pair 4.1 Remove Current BT Pair ?

Beep &

Vibrate

5. BT FW Version

6. Exit

1. Beeper Volume

2.Vibrator

3. Indicators

3.1 Good Read

3.2 Connection

3.3 System Setting

3.4 System Warn/Err

3.5 PwrOn

(Press any key to cancel )

Show BT MAC Address

Show BT paired Name and MAC Address

Yes/No (If a BT device has been paired with

MS916)

Show BT Firmware Version

N/A

N/A

N/A

No

N/A


High/Medium/Low/Mute Medium

Enable/Disable Disable

Beeper&Vibrator/Vibrator/Beeper/None Beeper&Vibrator

Beeper&Vibrator/Vibrator/Beeper/None Beeper&Vibrator

Beeper&Vibrator / Vibrator/Beeper/None

Beeper&Vibrator

Beeper&Vibrator /Vibrator/Beeper/None Beeper&Vibrator


3.6 PwrOff Alarm

3.7 Exit

Barcode setting

1. Disable All Code

*UPC-A

*UPC-E

*EAN-8

*EAN-13

*I 2 of 5



ON/OFF OFF









Codabar




MSI

UPC-E1



Bookland Enable/Disable Disable

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Top

Menu


Discreate 2 of 5

Chinese 2 of 5

GS1-14

Exit

1.KBD Case

1.1 Auto Trace

1.2 Upper

1.3 Lower

2.KBD ChrDelay

3.1 US English

3.2 Japanese

3.3 Partial ALT

HID

Keyboard

3.KBD Language

3.4 Danish

3.5 ALT Mode

3.6 French

3.7 German

3.8 Italian

3.9 Norwegian

3.10 Spanish

3.11 Swedish

3.12 Swiss

3.13 UK English

Remote setting

Exit

4.Exit

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100 ms/ 50 ms/ 20 ms/ 10 ms/ 5 ms / 1 ms 1 ms


Return to the scan screen

2.1 BT HID

Chapter 2 - Installation

BT HID*

Establishing BT connection in BT HID mode.

1. Use MS916 to scan BT HID barcode.

2. Press Page Down key then press Scan button to enter BT pairing mode.

3. Double-click Bluetooth Device icon in the toolbar on your PC. Select

Add New Devices . When you see a device list windows, choose

MS916-XXXX and then press Next . PC now is establishing BT connection.

4. MS916 will beep when your PC successfully establish a BT connection with

MS916.

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2.2 BT SPP

BT SPP

Establishing BT connection in BT SPP mode.

1. To establish BT connection between MS916 and your PC in BT SPP mode, you must install unitech CDC driver on your PC in advance.

(unitech CDC driver link : http://tw.ute.com/products_info.php?pc1=3&pc2=296&rbu=0&pid=1616 )

2. Use MS916 to scan BT SPP barcode.

3. Press Page Down key then press Scan button to enter BT pairng mode.



MS916-XXXX and then press Next ..

5. When PC is establishing a BT connection in BT SPP mode with MS916, windows system will automatically install the required drivers.

6. Back to your PC toolbar, right click on the Bluetooth Device icon , choose Open Settings . Go to COM Port page and select in-coming COM port , for example COM 28 .


MS916.

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2.3 BT SPP (Slave)

BT SPP (Slave)

Establishing BT connection in BT SPP (Slave) mode.

1. To establish a BT connection between MS916 and your PC in BT SPP

(Slave) mode, you must install unitech CDC Driver on your PC in advance.


2. Use MS916 to scan BT SPP (Slave) barcode.

3. Press Page Down key then press Scan button to enter BT pairng mode.



MS916-XXXX and then press Next .

5. When PC is establishing a BT connection in BT SPP (Slave) mode with

MS916, windows system will automatically install the required drivers.

6. Back to your PC toolbar, right click on the Bluetooth Device icon , choose Open Settings . Go to COM Port page and select out-going COM port, for example COM 27 .


MS916.

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2.4 USB SPP

USB SPP

Establishing connection in USB SPP mode.

1. To establish connection between MS916 and your PC in USB SPP mode, you must install unitech CDC Driver on your PC in advance.


2. Use MS916 to scan USB SPP barcode.

3. Connect MS916 to your PC with a Micro USB-USB cable.

4. Go to PC device manager to check the COM information, for example, CDC

USB Demonstration (COM40) .

5. Back to the application, and select the corresponding COM port number.

MS916 will beep when your pc successfully establish the connection with

MS916.

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Chapter 3 - Symbology

3.1 Disable All Symbologies

Scan the bar code below to disable the decoding of all symbologies. Use this to simplify selecting a single symbology to decode by scanning this, then scanning the desired enable code type bar code. Note that the decoder can still decode parameter bar codes.

3.2 UPC/EAN

3.2.1 UPC-A

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

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3.2.2 UPC-E

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

3.2.3 UPC-E1

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

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

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3.2.4 EAN-8

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

3.2.5 EAN-13

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

3.2.6 Bookland EAN

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

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NOTE

If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format . Also select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN

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

Supplementals .

3.2.7 Bookland ISBN

If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN , select one of the following formats for Bookland data:

• Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with

978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered

Bookland in this mode.

• Bookland ISBN-13 - The scanner reports Bookland data (starting with either 978 or 979) as EAN-13 in 13-digit format to meet the 2007

ISBN-13 protocol.

NOTE

For Bookland EAN to function properly, first enable Bookland EAN using

Enable/Disable Bookland EAN.

3.2.8 Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals

Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available:

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

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decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.

• If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals , the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals.

• If you select Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals , the scanner decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters immediately. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via Decode

UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental.

• If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately.

• Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode.

• Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode.

NOTE

If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see Enable/Disable Bookland EAN to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using Bookland ISBN Format .

• Enable 977 Supplemental Mode.

• Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode.

• Enable 491 Supplemental Mode.

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

• Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this

3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplementals .

• Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to

EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using User-Programmable

Supplementals.

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• Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - applies to

EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or the user-defined prefix set using User-Programmable Supplementals .

• Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using

User-Programmable Supplementals .

NOTE

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

3.2.8.1 Decode UPC/EAN With Supplementals

3.2.8.2 Ignore UPC/EAN With Supplementals*

3.2.8.3 Auto discriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals

3.2.8.4 Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode

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3.2.8.5 Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode

3.2.8.6 Enable 977 Supplemental Mode

3.2.8.7 Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode

3.2.8.8 Enable 491 Supplemental Mode

3.2.8.9 Enable Smart Supplemental Mode

3.2.8.10 Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1

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3.2.8.11 Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2

3.2.8.12 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1

3.2.8.13 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable

1 and 2

3.2.9 User-Programmable Supplementals

If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode

UPC/EAN Supplementals , select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning. Select User-Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second

3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning.

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3.2.10 Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental

Redundancy

With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals are decoded before transmission. The range is from 2 to 30 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.

Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B . Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan

Cancel on Appendix B .

3.2.11 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit

Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the

UPC-A check digit.

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3.2.12 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit


UPC-E check digit.

3.2.13 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit


UPC-E1 check digit.

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3.2.14 UPC-A Preamble

Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-A symbol.

Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), or transmit no preamble.

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3.2.15 UPC-E Preamble

Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-E symbol.

Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), or transmit no preamble.

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3.2.16 UPC-E1 Preamble

Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-E1 symbol.

Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), or transmit no preamble.

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3.2.17 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Enable this parameter to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to

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

Check Digit).

Scan DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A to transmit UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.

3.2.18 Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A

Enable this parameter to convert UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data to

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

Check Digit).

Scan DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A to transmit UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data.

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3.2.19 EAN Zero Extend

When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols.

Disable this parameter to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is.

3.2.20 UCC Coupon Extended Code

The UCC Coupon Extended Code is an additional bar code adjacent to a UCC

Coupon Code. To enable or disable UCC Coupon Extended Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.

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3.3 Code 128

3.3.1 Code 128

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

3.3.2 GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)

To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See

Appendix A, Miscellaneous Code Information for details on GS1-128 (formerly

UCC/EAN-128) .)

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GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128)

GS1-128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code symbols. GS1-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields.

When GS1-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character, and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 (GS) control character.

When AIM symbology identifiers are transmitted, the modifier character indicates the position of the leading FNC 1 character according to AIM guidelines. For example, ]c1 indicates a GS1-128 symbol with a leading

FNC1 character.

Standard Code 128 bar codes which do not have a leading FNC 1 may still be used, but are not encoded according to the GS1-128 convention. Standard

Code 128 and GS1-128 may be mixed in an application. The MS916 auto discriminates between these symbols, and can enable or disable one or both code types. Table 3-1 indicates the behavior of the MS916 in each of the four possible parameter settings.

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Table 3-1 Reading Standard Code 128 & GS1-128

Standard Code 128

Disable

Disable

Enable

Enable

GS1-128

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Effect and Example

No Code 128 symbols can be read.

Read only symbols with leading FNC 1.

Examples:

FNC1

ABCD

FNC1

A

FNC1

BCD

FNC1

FNC1FNC1

ABCD

ABCD

FNC1

E are read as ABCD

FNC1

E cannot be read

29

E are read as ABCD

29

E

E

E are read as ABCD

29

E

ABCDE cannot be read

Read only symbols without leading FNC 1.

Examples:

FNC1

ABCD

FNC1

A

FNC1

BCD

FNC1

E cannot be read

FNC1FNC1

ABCD

ABCD

FNC1

E cannot be read

FNC1

E cannot be read

E is read as ABCD

29

E

ABCDE is read as ABCDE

Read both types of symbols.

Examples:

FNC1

ABCD

FNC1

A

FNC1

BCD

FNC1

FNC1FNC1

ABCD

ABCD

FNC1

E are read as ABCD

FNC1

E is read as ABCD

29

E

29

E are read as ABCD

29

E

E

E are read as ABCD

29

E

ABCDE is read as ABCDE

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3.3.3 ISBT 128

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

3.4 Code 39

3.4.1 Code 39


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3.4.2 Trioptic Code 39

Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in marking computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters.

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

NOTE

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

If an error beep sounds when enabling Trioptic Code 39, disable Code 39 Full

ASCII and try again.

3.4.3 Convert Code 39 to Code 32

Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry.

Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

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

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3.4.4 Code 32 Prefix

Enable this parameter to add the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.

Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

3.4.5 Set Lengths for Code 39

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or

Any Length are the preferred options.

NOTE

When setting lengths, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.

One Discrete Length - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B . For example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length , then scan

1 followed by 4 . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan


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Two Discrete Lengths - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B . For example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 -

Two Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Length Within Range - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within

Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 . Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

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

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3.4.6 Code 39 Check Digit Verification

When this feature is enabled, the scan engine checks the integrity of all Code

39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm.

Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Only enable this feature if your Code 39 symbols contain a module

43 check digit.

3.4.7 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

Scan this symbol to transmit the check digit with the data.

Scan this symbol to transmit data without the check digit.

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3.4.8 Code 39 Full ASCII

Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.

See Table 3-2 for the mapping of Code 39 characters to ASCII values.

NOTE

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

If you get an error beep when enabling Code 39 Full ASCII, disable Trioptic

Code 39 and try again.

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Table 3-2 Character Equivalents

Scan Value

Full ASCII Code 39

Encode Char.

1000 %U

1019

1020

1021

1022

1023

1024

1025

1012

1013

1014

1015

1016

1017

1018

1026

1027

1028

1029

1030

1031

1001

1002

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

1009

1010

1011

$S

$T

$U

$V

$W

$X

$Y

$Z

%A

%B

%C

%D

%E

$L

$M

$N

$O

$P

$Q

$R

$G

$H

$I

$J

$K

$A

$B

$C

$D

$E

$F

Scan Value

1051

1052

1053

1054

1055

1056

1057

1044

1045

1046

1047

1048

1049

1050

1058

1059

1060

1061

1062

1063

1032

1033

1034

1035

1036

1037

1038

1039

1040

1041

1042

1043

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

/Z

%F

%G

%H

%I

%J

/L

-

.

/

0

1

2

/G

/H

/I

/J

/K


Encode Char.

Space

/A

/B

/C

/D

/E

/F

Scan Value

1081

1082

1083

1084

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

1091

1064

1065

1066

1067

1068

1069

1070

1071

1072

1073

1074

1075

1076

1077

1078

1079

1080

1092

1093

1094

1095

1096

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

%K

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P


Encode Char.

%V

A

B

C

D

E

%L

%M

%N

%O

%W

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Scan Value

1114

1115

1116

1117

1118

1119

1120

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125

1126

1127

1097

1098

1099

1100

1101

1102

1103

1104

1105

1106

1107

1108

1109

1110

1111

1112

1113

+R

+S

+T

+U

+V

+W

+X

+Y

+Z

%P

%Q

%R

%S

+G

+H

+I

+J

+K

+L

+M

+N

+O

+P

+Q


Encode Char.

+A

+B

+C

+D

+E

+F

3.5 Code 93

3.5.1 Code 93



The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths

Via Serial Commands .

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select Code 93 One Discrete

Length , then scan 1 , 4 , to limit the decoding to only Code 93 symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

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Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select Code 93 Two Discrete

Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , 4 , to limit the decoding to only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Length Within Range - This option sets the unit to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range , then scan 0 , 4 , 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

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

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3.6 Code 11

3.6.1 Code 11



The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.

• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length using the numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B . For example, to decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One

Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B . For example, to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 ,

1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan


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• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B . For example, to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11

- Length Within Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

• Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the scan engine capability.

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3.6.3 Code 11 Check Digit Verification

This feature allows the scan engine to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm.

This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.

To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in your Code 11 symbols.

3.6.4 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

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

NOTE

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

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3.7 Interleaved 2 of 5

3.7.1 Interleaved 2 of 5

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

3.7.2 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via

Serial Commands .

NOTE

When setting lengths, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select I 2 of 5 One Discrete

Length , then scan 1 , 4 , to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

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Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select I 2 of 5 Two Discrete

Lengths , then scan 0 , 6 , 1 , 4 , to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing 6 or

14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Length Within Range - Select this option to decode only codes within a specified range. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range , then scan 0 , 4 , 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters.

NOTE Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for I 2 of 5 codes.

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3.7.3 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification

When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies with a specified algorithm, either USS (Uniform Symbology

Specification), or OPCC (Optical Product Code Council).

3.7.4 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit



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3.7.5 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13

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

3.8 Discrete 2 of 5

3.8.1 Discrete 2 of 5

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

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3.8.2 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths


One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select D 2 of 5 One Discrete

Length , then scan 1 , 4 , to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete

Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , 4 , to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing 2 or


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Length Within Range - Select this option to decode codes within a specified range. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range , then scan 0 , 4 , 1 and 2

(single digit numbers must be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Any Length - Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters.

NOTE Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for D 2 of 5 codes.

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3.9 Chinese 2 of 5

3.9.1 Chinese 2 of 5

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

3.10 Codabar

3.10.1 Codabar

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

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3.10.2 Set Lengths for Codabar

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths


One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select Codabar One Discrete

Length , then scan 1 , 4 , to decode only Codabar symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Two Discrete Lengths - This option sets the unit to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select Codabar Two Discrete

Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , 4 , to decode only Codabar symbols containing 6 or


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Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a code within a specified range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range , then scan 0 , 4 , 1 and 2

(single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Any Length - Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters.

3.10.3 CLSI Editing

When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol.

NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.

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3.10.4 NOTIS Editing

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

3.11 MSI

3.11.1 MSI

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

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3.11.2 Set Lengths for MSI

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. Lengths for MSI can be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. See Table 3-2 for ASCII equivalents. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands .

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select MSI Plessey One Discrete

Length , then scan 1 , 4 , to decode only MSI Plessey symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select MSI Plessey Two

Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 6 , 1 , 4 , to decode only MSI Plessey symbols containing 6 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

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Length Within Range - Select this option to decode codes within a specified range. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Length Within Range , then scan 0 , 4 , 1 and 2

(single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on Appendix B .

Any Length - Scan this option to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing any number of characters.

NOTE Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for MSI codes.

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3.11.3 MSI Check Digits

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

If two check digits are selected, also select an MSI Check Digit Algorithm.

3.11.4 Transmit MSI Check Digit



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3.11.5 MSI Check Digit Algorithm

When the Two MSI check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity.

Select one of the following algorithms.

3.12 GS1 DataBar

3.12.1 GS1 DataBar-14

To enable or disable GS1 DataBar-14, scan the appropriate bar code below.

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3.12.2 GS1 DataBar Limited

To enable or disable GS1 DataBar Limited, scan the appropriate bar code below.

3.12.3 GS1 DataBar Expanded

To enable or disable GS1 DataBar Expanded, scan the appropriate bar code below.

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3.12.4 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN

This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols. When this conversion is enabled, GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar

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

Bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros have the leading

'0100' stripped and the bar code reported as UPC-A. The UPC-A Preamble parameter to transmit the system character and country code applies to converted bar codes. Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped.

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3.13 Transmit Code ID Character

A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This can be useful when decoding more than one code type. The code ID character is inserted between the prefix character (if selected) and the decoded symbol.

Select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see Appendix A,

Miscellaneous Code Information for AIM Code Identifiers .

• A = UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13

• B = Code 39, Code 32

• C = Codabar

• D = Code 128, ISBT 128

• E = Code 93

• F = Interleaved 2 of 5

• G = Discrete 2 of 5

• J = MSI

• K = GS1-DataBar

• L = Bookland EAN

• M = Trioptic Code 39

• N = Coupon Code

• R = GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded.

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3.14 Linear Code Type Security Level

The MS916 offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g.

Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Select higher security levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scan engine’s aggressiveness decreases.

Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.

Linear Security Level 1

The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded:

Code Type

Codabar

MSI

All

4 or less

Length

D 2 of 5

I 2 of 5

8 or less

8 or less

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All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded.


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

MSI

Code Type

D 2 of 5

4 or less

Length

I 2 of 5

8 or less

8 or less


All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded.

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3.15 Bi-directional Redundancy

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

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Chapter 4 – Command Settings

4.1 System setting

4.1.1 Default

Scan below bar code to restore the factory setting

Factory Default

4.1.2 Display FW version

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

FW version

4.1.3 Auto Power Off

Scan below bar code to set the time frame for auto power off

1 Minute 3 Minutes 5 Minutes *

10 Minutes

30 Minutes

15 Minutes 20 Minutes

Disable

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4.1.4 Power Saving

Scan below bar code to set the time frame for power saving.

5 Seconds 10 Seconds 15 Seconds

20 Seconds

30 Seconds Disable

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4.2 Bluetooth pairing

4.2.1 Enter Paring mode

Scan below bar code to enter BT pairing mode

BT Pairing

4.2.2 Paired device info.

Scan below bar code to show the current paired device information

Paired Device

4.2.3 Remove the pair

Scan below bar code to remove BT pair

Remove Pair

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4.3 Output data transmit

4.3.1 Auto mode

In this mode,When scanner is out off BT transmit range, the scanned data will be stored in the memory and transmit data automatically when back to in-range.

Auto mode*

4.3.1.1 Erased last memory entry

Scan below bar code to erase last scanned data in memory

Erased Last Memory Entry

4.3.1.2 Erase all data in buffer (Erase Memory)

Scan below bar code to erase all data in the memory

Erase Memory

4.3.1.3 Check buffer memory space

Scan below bar code to check buffer memory space

Free Memory Space

4.3.2 Wedge mode

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

Wedge mode

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4.3.3 Batch mode

In this mode, the scanned data will be stored in the memory all the time and transmit data only when BT is conncted by scanned the “send batch” bar code

Batch mode

4.3.3.1 Send batch

Scan below bar code to send the stored data to host

Send Batch

4.3.3.2 Erase last memory entry

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

Erase Last Memory Entry

4.3.3.3 Erase all data in batch (Erase memory)

Scan below bar code to erase all data in batch momery

Erase Memory

4.3.3.4 Free batch memory space

Scan below bar code to check batch memory space

Free Memory Space

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4.4 BT Config

4.4.1 HID keyboard block delay

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to set the block delay time. Default is

10ms.

10 ms * 50 ms

100 ms

1 Sec.

500 ms

3 Sec.

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4.4.2 HID keyboard inter-character delay

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to set inter-character delay time. Default is 1ms.

1 ms * 5 ms

10 ms 20 ms

4.4.3 HID keyboard Case

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to change the alphabet case. Scan ‘’to lower” barcode to output data in lower case; or scan “to upper” barcode to output data in upper case. Default setting: “auto trace” to have original scanned data transmitted.

Auto Trace * To Lower To Upper

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4.4.4 HID keyboard language

In BT HID mode, scan below bar code to change keyboard language. Default is US English

US English * UK English Swiss

Swedish Norwegian Italian

German French Danish

Partial ALT Japanese (OADG109) Spanish

ALT Mode

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4.5 Beep & Vibration

4.5.1 Beep

Scan below bar code to adjust beep volume. Default: Medium volume

4.5.1.1 High volume

High Volume

4.5.1.2 Medium volume *

Medium Volume*

4.5.1.3 Low volume

Low Volume

4.5.1.4 Mute

Mute

4.5.2 Vibration

The vibration is off in default. Scan below bar code to open vibration function

Enable Vibrator

Disable Vibrator *

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4.6 Scan mode

Choose one of the options below to trigger the scan engine. Bar codes are on the following page.

4.6.1 Trigger

A trigger pull activates the laser and decode processing. The laser remains on and decode processing continues until a trigger release, a valid decode, or the

Laser On Time-out is reached.

4.6.2 Pulse

A trigger pull activates the laser and decode processing. The laser remains on and decode processing continues until a valid decode or the Laser On

Time-out is reached.

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4.6.3 Continuous

The laser is always on and decoding.

4.6.4 Flash

This trigger mode is used for trigger less operation. Scanning range is reduced in this mode. This mode cannot be used with engines that support an aim mode.

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4.7 Laser on time

This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.50 to 3.0 seconds.

To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an on time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the "0", "0" and "5" bar codes; to set an on time of 10.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the "1", "0" and "5" bar codes. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan


4.8 Aim duration

It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 2.0 seconds. No aim pattern is visible when the value is 0.0.

To set an aim duration, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B that correspond to the desired aim duration.

Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the “0” and “5” bar codes. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on

Appendix B .

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4.9 Time out between same symbol

When in Continuous triggering mode, this parameter sets the minimum time that must elapse before the scan engine decodes a second bar code identical to one just decoded. This reduces the risk of accidently scanning the same symbol twice. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.

To set a time-out between same symbol, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on Appendix B that correspond to the desired time-out. Single digit values must have a leading zero. For example, to set a time-out of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the “0” and

“5” bar codes. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan


4.10 Transmit “No Read” message

Enable this option to transmit “NR” if a symbol does not decode during the timeout period or before the trigger is released. Any enabled prefix or suffixes are appended around this message.

When disabled, and a symbol cannot be decoded, no message is sent to the host.

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4.11 Data Terminator

Scan below bar code to terminate data

None

CR*

CRLF

LF

TAB

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4.12 Prefix / Suffix

4.12.1 Prefix/Suffix Values

A prefix and/or one or two suffixes can be appended to scan data for use in data editing. To set these values, scan a four-digit number (i.e. four bar codes) that corresponds to ASCII values. See the Table 3-2 and Numeric Bar Codes on Appendix B . To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan

Cancel on Appendix B . To set the Prefix/Suffix values via serial commands, see Setting Prefixes and Suffixes Via Serial Commands .

NOTE

In order to use Prefix/Suffix values, Data Transmission Format must be set.

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Table 4-1 Character Equivalents

Scan Value Keystroke

1025

1026

1027

1028

1029

1030

1031

1032

1014

1015

1016

1017

1018

1019

1020

1021

1022

1023

1024

1000

1001

1002

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

1009

1010

1011

1012

1013

CTRL N

CTRL O

CTRL P

CTRL Q

CTRL R

CTRL S

CTRL T

CTRL U

CTRL V

CTRL W

CTRL X

CTRL Y

CTRL Z

CTRL [

CTRL \

CTRL ]

CTRL 6

CTRL -

Space

CTRL 2

CTRL A

CTRL B

CTRL C

CTRL D

CTRL E

CTRL F

CTRL G

CTRL H

CTRL I

CTRL J

CTRL K

CTRL L

CTRL M

1058

1059

1060

1061

1062

1063

1064

1065

1047

1048

1049

1050

1051

1052

1053

1054

1055

1056

1057

Scan Value

1033

1034

1035

1036

1037

1038

1039

1040

1041

1042

1043

1044

1045

1046

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:

;

<

=

>

?

@

A

/

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Keystroke

!

‘

#

$

%

&

‘

(

)

*

+

,

-

.

1083

1084

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

1091

1092

1093

1094

1095

1096

1072

1073

1074

1075

1076

1077

1078

1079

1080

1081

1082

Scan Value

1066

1067

1068

1069

1070

1071

1097

X

Y

Z

[

S

T

U

V

W

\

]

^

_

‘ a

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

Keystroke

B

C

D

E

F

G

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1104

1105

1106

1107

1108

1109

1110

1111

1112

1113

1114

Scan Value

1098

1099

1100

1101

1102

1103

1115

1116

1117

1118

1119

1120

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125

1126

1127 h i j k l m n o p q r

Keystroke b c d e f g s t

u v w x y z

{

|

}

~

Undefined

4.12.2 Data Transmission Format

To change Data Transmission Format, scan one of the eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format.

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Appendix A –Miscellaneous Code

Information

AIM Code Identifiers

E

F

G

H

I

M

S

X e

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

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

Table A-1 Code Characters

Code Character

A

C

Code Type

Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32

Code 128, ISBT 128, GS1-128,

Coupon (Code 128 portion)

UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC portion)

Codabar

Code 93

Code 11

Interleaved 2 of 5

MSI

Discrete 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5

Code 39 Trioptic, Bookland EAN

GS1 DataBar

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The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on the following table.

Table A-2 Modifier Characters

Code Type Option

Value

Code 39

Option

0

1

3

4

5

No Check character or Full ASCII processing.

Reader has checked one check character.

Reader has checked and stripped check character.

Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion.

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

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

Example: A Full ASCII bar code with check character W, A+I+MI+DW , is transmitted as ]A7 AimId where 7 = (3+4).

Trioptic Code 39

0 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0 412356

Code 128

0

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

1

2

Function code 1 in first symbol character position.

Function code 1 in second symbol character position.

Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character in the first position, FNC1 Aim Id is transmitted as ]C1 AimId

I 2 of 5

0

1

3 as ]I0 4123

No check digit processing.

Reader has validated check digit.

Reader has validated and stripped check digit.

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

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Code Type Option

Value

Option

Codabar

0

1

No check digit processing.

Reader has checked check digit.

Example: A Codabar bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]F0 4123

Code 93

0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.

Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0 012345678905

MSI

0 Mod 10 check digit checked and transmitted.

1 Mod 10 check digit checked but not transmitted.

Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is transmitted as ]M0 4123

D 2 of 5

UPC/EAN


Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S0 4123

0 Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which is

13 digits for UPC-A, UPC-E, and EAN-13 (not including supplemental data).

Two digit supplement data only. 1

2

3

Five digit supplement data only.

Combined data packet comprising 13 digits from a UPC-A,

UPC-E, or EAN-13 symbol and 2 or 5 digits from a supplemental symbol.

4 EAN-8 data packet.

Example: A UPC-A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E0 0012345678905

Bookland EAN


Example: A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as ]X0 123456789X

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According to AIM standards, a UPC with supplemental bar code is transmitted in the following format:

]E0 (UPC chars) (terminator) ]E2 (supplemental) (terminator)

In the MS916, however, the format is changed to:

]E0 (UPC chars) ]E2 (supplemental)

Therefore, a UPC with two supplemental characters, 01234567890510, is transmitted to the host as a 21-character string, ]E0 0012345678905 ]E1 10.

Setting Code Lengths Via Serial

Commands

There are two lengths (L1 and L2) for each variable length code type. See the individual code types in Chapter 8, Parameter Menus for the L1 and L2 parameter numbers.

Depending on the selected option, the scan engine decodes:

• One discrete length bar code

• Two discrete length bar codes

• Bar codes within a range of lengths within the scan engine capability

• Any length of bar codes within the scan engine capability.

Table A-3 lists the requirements for each option.

Table A-3 Setting Variable Code Lengths

Code Length Option

One discrete length is decoded.

L1 value L2 value

Discrete length to decode 0x00

Two discrete lengths is decoded.

Lengths within a range are decoded within the scan

Higher length value

Lower length value engine capability.

0x00 Any length bar code is decoded within the scan engine capability.

Lower length value

Higher length value

0x00

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Appendix B –Numeric Bar Codes

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

Cancel

To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the bar code below.

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