Chapter 5 User Preferences
Introduction
This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features for the scanner.
The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 5-2
(also see Appendix
A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). If the default values suit
the requirements, programming is not necessary.
Set feature values by scanning single bar codes or short bar code sequences. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved when the scanner powers down.
The scanner communicates with the host through the cradle. During scanner setup, the scanner is paired with a cradle, which is connected to the host through one of several interfaces (see
Pairing on page 1-10 and the
applicable host interface chapter). Each cradle can pair with up to four scanners.
If not using a Synapse or USB cable, select the host type (see the specific host chapter) after the scanner emits power-up beeps. This is only done upon the first power-up when connecting to a new host.
NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.
To return all features to their default values, scan a
Default Parameters bar code on page 5-4 . Throughout the
programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (
*
).
* Indicates Default
*
High Frequency Feature/Option
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Scanning Sequence Examples
In most cases, scan only one bar code to set a parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under
Beeper Tone on page 5-5 . The scanner issues a fast warble
beep and the LED turns green, indicating a successful parameter entry.
Other parameters, such as Laser On Time or Data Transmission Formats, require scanning several bar codes.
See the parameter description for this procedure.
Errors While Scanning
Unless otherwise specified, if an error is made during a scanning sequence, re-scan the correct parameter.
User Preferences Default Parameters
Table 5-1
lists the defaults for user preference parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s)
provided in User Preferences on page 5-4
.
NOTE See
Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters
for all user preference, host, symbology, and miscellaneous default parameters..
Table 5-1 User Preferences Default Table
Parameter
User Preferences
Default Parameters
Beeper Tone
Beeper Volume
Laser On Time
Beep After Good Decode
Trigger Mode
Aim Duration
Beep on Insertion
Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode
Transmit Code ID Character
Scan Angle
Prefix Value
Suffix Value
Default
Restore Defaults
Medium
High
3.0 sec
Enable
Level
0.0 sec
Enable
1 Second
None
Normal Angle
7013 <CR><LF>
7013 <CR><LF>
Page
Number
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-9
5-4
5-5
5-6
5-7
5-10
5-11
5-11
5-12
5-12
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Parameter Default
Scan Data Transmission Format
FN1 Substitution Values
Transmit “No Read” Message
Synapse Interface
Batch Mode
Data As Is
Set FN1 Substitution
Value
Disable No Read
Standard Synapse
Connection
Normal
(Do Not Batch Data)
Report Scaner Version
Report Scan Engine Version
Report MIMIC Version
Report Synapse Cable
Page
Number
5-13
5-15
5-15
5-16
5-17
5-19
5-19
5-19
5-19
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User Preferences
Default Parameters
The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner’s current settings as the custom default.
• Restore Defaults - Scan this bar code to reset all default parameters as follows:
• If you configured custom default values (see Write to Custom Defaults), this sets the custom default values for all parameters.
• If you did not configure custom default values, this sets the factory default values for all parameters. (For factory default values, see
Table A-1 on page A-1.)
• Set Factory Defaults - Scan this bar code to eliminate all custom default values and set the scanner to factory default values. (For factory default values, see
Table A-1 on page A-1.)
• Write to Custom Defaults - This bar code configures custom default parameters that set unique default values for all parameters. After changing all parameters to the desired default values, scan the Write to
Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults.
NOTE Scanning Restore Defaults or Set Factory Defaults unpairs the scanner with the cradle, and you must rescan the pairing bar code.
*Restore Defaults
Set Factory Defaults
Write to Custom Defaults
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Beeper Tone
To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.
Low Frequency
*Medium Frequency
High Frequency
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Beeper Volume
To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.
Low Volume
Medium Volume
*
High Volume
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Laser On Time
This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds.
To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes from
Appendix D, Numeric
Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time. Include a leading zero for single digit numbers. For example, to
set a Laser On Time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To correct an error
or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3 .
Laser On Time
Beep After Good Decode
Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep
After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.
*
Beep After Good Decode
(Enable)
Do Not Beep After Good Decode
(Disable)
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Trigger Mode
Scan one of the following bar codes to set the scanner’s trigger mode.
Level Trigger
Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable duration of time. After this time, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released. If the trigger is released before the aiming duration expires, the laser shuts off and no decode occurs.
*Level
Two Stage - Option 1
Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. This aiming dot remains while the trigger is pulled. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs or a decode occurs. If the trigger is pulled again while in a decode session, the scanner beam returns to an aiming dot.
Two Stage - Option 1
Two Stage - Option 2
Upon trigger pull, an aiming dot appears. When the trigger is released, the aiming dot turns off. Pulling the trigger twice quickly turns on the standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or the trigger is released.
Two Stage - Option 2
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Aim Duration
When the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot appears before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in either of the
Two Stage trigger modes. See
Trigger Mode on page 5-8 for a description of each of the trigger modes.
The aim duration is programmable in 0.1 second increments, from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. The default Aim Duration is
0.0 seconds. When set to 0.0 seconds, no aiming pattern appears before a decode session.
To set an aim duration, scan the bar code below. Then scan two numeric bar codes from
Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes
that correspond to the desired aim duration. Include a leading zero for durations less than 1.0 seconds. For example, to set an aim duration of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below followed by the 0 and the 5 bar codes. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on
page D-3
.
Aim Duration
Beep on Insertion
When a scanner is inserted into a cradle and detects power, it emits a short low beep by default. To enable or disable beeping on insertion, scan the appropriate bar code below.
*Enable Beep on Insertion
Disable Beep on Insertion
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Time Delay to Reduced Power Mode
This parameter sets the time it takes the scanner to enter reduced power mode after any scanning activity. Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the time.
*1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds
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Transmit Code ID Character
A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. Select a Code ID character to insert between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters,
see Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1
and AIM Code Identifiers on page B-2 .
NOTE If you enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character, and enable
Transmit “No Read”
Message on page 5-15 , the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.
Symbol Code ID Character
AIM Code ID Character
*
None
Scan Angle
Scan one of the following bar codes to select a scan angle. This affects the length of the laser scanning beam.
*Normal Angle
Alternate Angle
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Prefix/Suffix Values
To append a prefix or suffix to scan data for use in data editing, scan the appropriate bar code, then scan a
four-digit number (i.e., four numeric bar codes) from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
that corresponds to key codes for various terminals. For conversion information, see the ASCII Character Set tables in the appropriate host chapter. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on
page D-3
.
Scan Prefix
Scan Suffix
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Scan Data Transmission Format
To change the Scan Data Transmission Format:
1.
Scan the Scan Options bar code.
2.
Select one of four options:
• Data As Is
• <DATA> <SUFFIX>
• <PREFIX> <DATA>
• <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>
3.
Scan the Enter bar code on page 5-14 .
To correct a mistake, scan the Data Format Cancel bar code on
page 5-14
.
To program a carriage return/enter after each bar code scanned, scan the following bar codes in order:
1.
<SCAN OPTIONS>
2.
<DATA> <SUFFIX>
3.
Enter (on
page 5-14
)
Scan Options
*Data As Is
<DATA> <SUFFIX>
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Scan Data Transmission Format (continued)
<PREFIX> <DATA>
<PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>
Enter
Data Format Cancel
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FN1 Substitution Values
The keyboard wedge and USB HID keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enable this to replace any
FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a defined value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key).
1.
To select a FN1 substitution value, scan the following bar code.
2.
Set FN1 Substitution Value
Enter the 4-digit FN1 substitution (ASCII) value by scanning each digit in
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
. See the ASCII Character Set table for the host interface.
To correct an error or change the selection, scan CANCEL.
To enable FN1 Substitution for keyboard wedge, scan the Enable Keyboard Wedge FN1 Substitution bar code on
page 6-11
.
To enable FN1 Substitution for the USB HID keyboard, scan the Enable USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution bar code on
page 8-10
.
Transmit “No Read” Message
Scan one of the following bar codes to select whether or not to transmit a “No Read” message. When enabled, the characters NR transmit when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing transmits to the host.
NOTE If you enable Transmit No Read, and also enable Symbol Code ID Character or AIM Code ID Character for
Transmit Code ID Character on page 5-11
, the scanner appends the code ID for Code 39 to the NR message.
Enable No Read
*
Disable No Read
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Synapse Interface
The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If connecting a scanner to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection.
Otherwise, when using a Synapse cable, use the default setting.
To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via Synapse, use the “Plug and Play” setting. Do not change this setting from the default if an on-board wedge host is enabled.
*Standard Synapse Connection
Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection
“Plug and Play” Synapse Connection
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Batch Mode
The scanner supports three versions of batch mode. When the scanner is configured for any of the batch modes, it attempts to store bar code data (not parameter bar codes) until transmission is initialized, or the maximum number of bar codes are stored. When a bar code is saved successfully, a good decode beep sounds and the LED flashes green. If the scanner is unable to store a new bar code, a low/high/low/high out of memory beep sounds. (See pages
2-1
and
2-4
for all beeper and LED definitions.)
In all modes, calculate the amount of data (number of bar codes) the scanner can store as follows:
Number of storable bar codes = 2,000 bytes of memory / (number of characters in the bar code + 3).
Modes of Operation
• Normal (default) - Do not batch data. The scanner attempts to transmit every scanned bar code.
• Out of Range Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when it loses its connection to a remote device (for example, when a user holding the scanner walks out of range). Data transmission is triggered by reestablishing the connection with the remote device (for example, when a user holding the scanner walks back into range).
• Standard Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data after Enter Batch Mode is scanned. Data transmission is triggered by scanning Send Batch Data.
NOTE Transmission is halted if the connection to the remote device is lost.
• Cradle Contact Batch Mode - The scanner starts storing bar code data when Enter Batch Mode is scanned. Data transmission is triggered by insertion of the scanner into the cradle.
NOTE If the scanner is removed from the cradle during batch data transfer, transmission halts until the scanner is re-inserted in the cradle.
In all modes, transmissions are halted if the scanner is moved out of range. The scanner resumes when it is back in range. If a bar code is scanned while batch data is transmitted it is appended to the end of the batched data; parameter bar codes are not stored.
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Batch Mode (continued)
*Normal
Out of Range Batch Mode
Standard Batch Mode
Cradle Contact Batch Mode
Enter Batch Mode
Send Batch Data
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Report Scanner Version
Scan the bar code below to report the scanner’s software revision.
Report Scanner Software Version
Report Scan Engine Version
Scan the bar code below to report the scan engine’s software revision.
Report Scan Engine Software Version
Report MIMIC Version
Scan the bar code below to report the MIMIC software revision installed in the cradle’s software. Scanners that do not use MIMIC architecture report nothing.
Report MIMIC Software Version
Report Synapse Cable
Scan the bar code below to report the software revision of the attached Synapse cable. If the scanner does not detect an attached Synapse cable, it reports Synapse not attached.
Report Synapse Cable
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