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TM

Cobalto CO5300 Scanner Family


On-Counter Omnidirectional Presentation Bar Code Scanner

Product Reference Guide


Datalogic ADC, Inc.
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Eugene, OR 97402
USA
Telephone: (541) 683-5700
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©2014 Datalogic ADC, Inc.


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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
About the Scanner ........................................................................................................................ 1
Capacitive Touch Button .................................................................................................................... 2
Bottom Button .................................................................................................................................... 2
About this Manual ........................................................................................................................ 3
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Technical Support ......................................................................................................................... 4
Datalogic Website Support ................................................................................................................ 4
Reseller Technical Support ................................................................................................................. 4
Telephone Technical Support ............................................................................................................. 4

Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up the Scanner ................................................................................................................ 5
Connect Host Interface ....................................................................................................................... 6
Interface Selection ........................................................................................................................ 8
Configuring the Interface ................................................................................................................... 8
Customizing Configuration Settings ......................................................................................... 11
Using the Programming Bar Codes ................................................................................................ 11
Interface Settings .............................................................................................................................. 12
Configuring Other Features ............................................................................................................. 12
Software Version Transmission ...................................................................................................... 12

Configuration Using Bar Codes ......................................................................................................................... 15


Configuration Parameters ......................................................................................................... 15
Global Interface Features ........................................................................................................... 17
Host Commands — Obey/Ignore ................................................................................................... 17
USB Suspend Mode .......................................................................................................................... 18
RS-232 ONLY Interface ......................................................................................................................................19
RS-232 Standard Factory Settings ........................................................................................... 19
Baud Rate .................................................................................................................................... 19
Stop Bits ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Parity ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Handshaking Control .................................................................................................................. 22

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RS-232/USB-COM Interfaces ............................................................................................................................23


Standard Factory Settings ......................................................................................................... 23
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................... 23
Beep On ASCII BEL ...................................................................................................................... 24
Beep On Not on File .................................................................................................................... 24
ACK NAK Options ........................................................................................................................ 25
ACK Character .................................................................................................................................... 26
NAK Character ................................................................................................................................... 26
ACK NAK Timeout Value ................................................................................................................... 27
ACK NAK Retry Count ....................................................................................................................... 28
ACK NAK Error Handling ................................................................................................................... 29
Indicate Transmission Failure ................................................................................................... 30
Disable Character ........................................................................................................................ 30
Enable Character ......................................................................................................................... 31
Keyboard Interface .............................................................................................................................................33
Country Mode .............................................................................................................................. 33
Caps Lock State ........................................................................................................................... 36
Numlock ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Keyboard Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................ 37
Keyboard Send Control Characters ........................................................................................... 38
Wedge Quiet Interval .................................................................................................................. 39
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................... 40
Intercode Delay ........................................................................................................................... 41
USB Keyboard Speed .................................................................................................................. 42
USB-OEM Interface .............................................................................................................................................43
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 43
Standard Factory Settings ......................................................................................................... 43
USB-OEM Device Usage ............................................................................................................. 44
USB-OEM Interface Options ...................................................................................................... 44
Data Format ........................................................................................................................................................45
Global Prefix/Suffix .................................................................................................................... 46
Global AIM ID ............................................................................................................................... 47
GS1-128 AIM ID ........................................................................................................................... 47
Label ID ........................................................................................................................................ 48
Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets ................................................................................................................. 48
Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology ........................................................................................ 49
Label ID Control ................................................................................................................................. 49
Label ID Symbology Selection .......................................................................................................... 50
Case Conversion .......................................................................................................................... 56
Character Conversion ................................................................................................................. 56

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Reading Parameters ...........................................................................................................................................57


Double Read Timeout ................................................................................................................. 58
Label Gone Timeout .................................................................................................................... 60
Timeout: Enter Low Power State .............................................................................................. 61
Timeout: Enter Standby State ................................................................................................... 63
Timeout: Laser Off After Single Line Scan ................................................................................ 65
Touch Button Option .................................................................................................................. 66
LED and Speaker Indicators ....................................................................................................... 66
Power On Alert .................................................................................................................................. 66
Audio Jingle Enable ..................................................................................................................... 67
Select Audio Jingle for Power-up Event ................................................................................... 68
Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event .................................................................................. 70
Good Read: When to Indicate ........................................................................................................... 73
Good Read Beep Type ....................................................................................................................... 74
Good Read Beep Frequency ............................................................................................................. 74
Good Read Speaker Volume ............................................................................................................. 75
Good Read Beep Length ................................................................................................................... 76
Good Read LED Duration .................................................................................................................. 77
Scanning Features ...................................................................................................................... 78
Scan Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 78
Symbologies ........................................................................................................................................................79
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 79
Standard Factory Settings for Symbologies ............................................................................ 79
Disable All Symbologies ............................................................................................................. 80
Coupon Control ............................................................................................................................ 80
UPC-A ........................................................................................................................................... 81
UPC-A Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................................... 81
UPC-A Check Character Transmission ............................................................................................ 81
Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 ................................................................................................................ 82
UPC-A Number System Character Transmission .......................................................................... 82
In-Store Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................. 83
UPC-E ........................................................................................................................................... 84
UPC-E Enable/Disable ..................................................................................................................... 84
UPC-E Check Character Transmission ............................................................................................ 84
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 ................................................................................................................ 85
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A .................................................................................................................. 85
UPC-E Number System Character Transmission .......................................................................... 86
UPC-E Minimum Read ...................................................................................................................... 86
EAN 13 .......................................................................................................................................... 87
EAN 13 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................... 87
EAN 13 Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................... 87
EAN-13 Flag 1 Character .................................................................................................................. 88

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EAN-13 ISBN Conversion ................................................................................................................. 88


ISSN Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................... 89
EAN 13 Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................. 89
EAN 8 ............................................................................................................................................ 90
EAN 8 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................... 90
EAN 8 Check Character Transmission ............................................................................................ 90
Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 .................................................................................................................. 91
EAN 8 Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................... 91
UPC/EAN Global Settings .......................................................................................................... 92
UPC/EAN Decoding Level ................................................................................................................. 92
UPC/EAN Price Weight Check ......................................................................................................... 93
UPC-A Minimum Reads ................................................................................................................... 94
Add-Ons ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Optional Add-ons .............................................................................................................................. 95
Optional Add-On Timer .................................................................................................................... 96
P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads .......................................................................................................... 97
P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads .......................................................................................................... 98
GS1 DataBarTM Omnidirectional ................................................................................................ 99
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable/Disable .............................................................................. 99
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation ....................................................................... 99
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads ..........................................................................100
GS1 DataBarTM Expanded ........................................................................................................101
GS1 DataBar Expanded Enable/Disable .......................................................................................101
GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1-128 Emulation ................................................................................101
GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads .....................................................................................102
GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control ........................................................................................103
GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 1 ...........................................................................................103
GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 2 ...........................................................................................104
GS1 DataBarTM Limited ............................................................................................................105
GS1 DataBar Limited Enable/Disable ...........................................................................................105
GS1 DataBar Limited GS1-128 Emulation ....................................................................................105
GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads .........................................................................................106
Code 39 .......................................................................................................................................107
Code 39 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................107
Code 39 Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................108
Code 39 Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................109
Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission ...............................................................................109
Code 39 Full ASCII ............................................................................................................................110
Code 39 Quiet Zones .......................................................................................................................111
Code 39 Minimum Reads ...............................................................................................................112
Code 39 Decoding Level ..................................................................................................................113
Code 39 Length Control ..................................................................................................................114
Code 39 Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................115

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Code 39 Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................116


Code 39 Interdigit Ratio ..................................................................................................................117
Code 39 Stitching ............................................................................................................................119
Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical) .............................................................................................119
Code 32 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................119
Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions .............................................................................................120
Code 32 Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................120
Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission ...............................................................................120
Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical) .....................................................................................121
Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................121
Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................121
Code 128 Enable/Disable ...............................................................................................................121
Expand Code 128 to Code 39 .........................................................................................................122
Code 128 Check Character Transmission .....................................................................................122
Code 128 Function Character Transmission ................................................................................123
Code 128 Sub-Code Change Transmission ..................................................................................123
Code 128 Quiet Zones .....................................................................................................................124
Code 128 Minimum Reads .............................................................................................................125
Code 128 Decoding Level ...............................................................................................................126
Code 128 Length Control ................................................................................................................127
Code 128 Set Length 1 ....................................................................................................................128
Code 128 Set Length 2 ....................................................................................................................129
Code 128 Stitching ..........................................................................................................................129
GS1-128 .....................................................................................................................................130
GS1-128 Enable ...............................................................................................................................130
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ........................................................................................................131
I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................131
I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ..............................................................................................132
I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission .........................................................................................133
I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads .................................................................................................................134
I 2 of 5 Decoding Level ....................................................................................................................135
I 2 of 5 Length Control ....................................................................................................................136
I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................137
I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................138
I 2 of 5 Zero Pattern ........................................................................................................................138
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR .........................................................................................................139
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable ....................................................................................139
Datalogic 2 of 5 ..........................................................................................................................140
Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................140
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ...............................................................................140
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..........................................................................141
Datalogic 2 of 5 Minimum Reads ..................................................................................................141
Datalogic 2 of 5 Decoding Level .....................................................................................................142

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Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control .....................................................................................................142


Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .........................................................................................................143
Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .........................................................................................................144
Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio .....................................................................................................145
Codabar ......................................................................................................................................147
Codabar Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................147
Codabar Check Character Calculation ...........................................................................................147
Codabar Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................148
Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission ..............................................................................148
Codabar Start/Stop Character Set ................................................................................................149
Codabar Start/Stop Character Match ...........................................................................................149
Codabar Quiet Zones ......................................................................................................................150
Codabar Minimum Reads ...............................................................................................................151
Codabar Decoding Level .................................................................................................................152
Codabar Length Control .................................................................................................................153
Codabar Set Length 1 .....................................................................................................................154
Codabar Set Length 2 .....................................................................................................................155
Codabar Interdigit Ratio .................................................................................................................156
ABC Codabar ..............................................................................................................................158
ABC Codabar Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................158
ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode ...............................................................................................158
ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ...........................................................................159
ABC Codabar Force Concatenation ...............................................................................................159
Code 11 .......................................................................................................................................160
Code 11 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................160
Code 11 Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................161
Code 11 Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................161
Code 11 Minimum Reads ...............................................................................................................162
Code 11 Length Control ..................................................................................................................163
Code 11 Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................163
Code 11 Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................164
Code 11 Interdigit Ratio ..................................................................................................................165
Code 11 Decoding Level ..................................................................................................................167
Standard 2 of 5 ..........................................................................................................................168
Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................168
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ...............................................................................168
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..........................................................................169
Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads ..................................................................................................169
Standard 2 of 5 Decoding Level .....................................................................................................170
Standard 2 of 5 Length Control .....................................................................................................170
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .........................................................................................................171
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .........................................................................................................172
Industrial 2 of 5 .........................................................................................................................173

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Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................173


Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ..............................................................................173
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ..........................................................................174
Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control ....................................................................................................174
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................175
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................176
Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads ..................................................................................................177
IATA ............................................................................................................................................178
IATA Enable/Disable .......................................................................................................................178
IATA Check Character Transmission .............................................................................................178
ISBT 128 .....................................................................................................................................179
ISBT 128 Concatenation .................................................................................................................179
ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode .......................................................................................................179
ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ..................................................................................180
ISBT 128 Force Concatenation .......................................................................................................181
ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options .................................................................................181
MSI ..............................................................................................................................................182
MSI Enable/Disable ........................................................................................................................182
MSI Check Character Calculation ...................................................................................................182
MSI Check Character Transmission ..............................................................................................183
MSI Length Control .........................................................................................................................183
MSI Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................................184
MSI Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................................185
MSI Minimum Reads ......................................................................................................................186
MSI Decoding Level .........................................................................................................................187
Code 93 .......................................................................................................................................188
Code 93 Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................188
Code 93 Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................188
Code 93 Check Character Transmission .......................................................................................189
Code 93 Length Control ..................................................................................................................189
Code 93 Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................190
Code 93 Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................191
Code 93 Minimum Reads ...............................................................................................................192
Code 93 Decoding Level ..................................................................................................................193
Code 93 Quiet Zones .......................................................................................................................194
Codablock F ................................................................................................................................195
Codablock F Enable/Disable ..........................................................................................................195
Codablock F EAN Enable/Disable .................................................................................................195
Codablock F AIM Check ...................................................................................................................196
Codablock F Length Control ...........................................................................................................196
Codablock F Set Length 1 ...............................................................................................................197
Codablock F Set Length 2 ...............................................................................................................198
Code 4 .........................................................................................................................................199

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Code 4 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................199


Code 4 Check Character Transmission .........................................................................................199
Code 4 Hex to Decimal Conversion ...............................................................................................200
Code 5 .........................................................................................................................................200
Code 5 Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................200
Code 5 Check Character Transmission .........................................................................................201
Code 5 Hex to Decimal Conversion ...............................................................................................201
Code 4 and Code 5 Common Configuration Items .................................................................202
Code 4 and 5 Decoding Level .........................................................................................................202
Code 4 and Code 5 Minimum Reads .............................................................................................203
Follett 2 of 5 ..............................................................................................................................204
Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable .........................................................................................................204
BC412 .........................................................................................................................................204
BC412 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................................204
BC412 Check Character Calculation ..............................................................................................205
BC412 Minimum Reads ..................................................................................................................205
BC412 Decoding Level ....................................................................................................................206
BC412 Length Control .....................................................................................................................207
BC412 Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................207
BC412 Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................208
Plessey .......................................................................................................................................209
Plessey Enable/Disable .................................................................................................................209
Plessey Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................210
Plessey Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................211
Plessey Length Control ..................................................................................................................211
Plessey Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................212
Plessey Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................213
Plessey Minimum Reads ...............................................................................................................214
Plessey Decoding Level ..................................................................................................................215

References ......................................................................................................................................................... 217


RS-232 Parameters ..................................................................................................................218
RS-232 Only .....................................................................................................................................218
RS-232/USB COM Parameters ......................................................................................................218
Keyboard Interface ...................................................................................................................226
Wedge Quiet Interval ......................................................................................................................226
Intercharacter Delay .......................................................................................................................227
Intercode Delay ...............................................................................................................................228
Data Format ..............................................................................................................................229
Data Editing .....................................................................................................................................229
Global Prefix/Suffix .........................................................................................................................229
Global AIM ID ...................................................................................................................................231
Label ID ............................................................................................................................................232

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Character Conversion .....................................................................................................................236


Reading Parameters .................................................................................................................237
Label Gone Timeout ........................................................................................................................237
Good Read LED Duration ................................................................................................................238
Symbologies ..............................................................................................................................239
Decoding Levels ..............................................................................................................................239
Set Length ........................................................................................................................................239

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 243


Standard Cable Pinouts ............................................................................................................245
LED and Speaker Indications ...................................................................................................246
Error Codes ................................................................................................................................247

Standard Defaults ............................................................................................................................................. 249


Default Exceptions ....................................................................................................................259

Sample Bar Codes ............................................................................................................................................. 263


1D Bar Codes .............................................................................................................................263
GS1 DataBar (RSS) ....................................................................................................................265
GS1 DataBar-14 ..............................................................................................................................265

Keypad ............................................................................................................................................................... 267

Scancode Tables ................................................................................................................................................ 271


Control Character Emulation ...................................................................................................271
Interface Type PC AT PS/2 or USB-Keyboard ........................................................................272
Interface type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode ........................................274
Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 .......................................................................................276

Index .................................................................................................................................................277
ASCII Chart .................................................................................................................................279

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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Scanner
The Cobalto™ scanner (reader) delivers high performance in a small, fixed scanner that can also
be used as a targeted handheld scanner. Its innovative design maximizes productivity and
minimizes operator stress, strain and fatigue.
The scanner guarantees an excellent value for customers looking for outstanding performance
in a stylish and full-featured product. An elegant blue “Ring of Light’ encircles the reading
window, which turns a bright green to visually confirm a good read.
Additionally, a high quality polyphonic speaker can be configured to provide the preferred
sound or ‘jingle’ for audio confirmation of a good read.

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Introduction

Figure 1. Nomenclature and Labeling

5
4 1 Serial Number/Regulatory Label

6 2 Speaker

3 3 Scan Window
7 4 Ring of Light

5 Touch Button
2 6 Visual Indicator

7 Head

8 Interface / Power Port

8 9 Bottom Button

9 8

Capacitive Touch Button


The Touch Button (also referred to as the trigger) located on the top of the scanner is actuated
by the electrical impulses present in a human fingertip, and is thus a capacitive Touch Button.
Normally, the scanner operates in omnidirectional mode, simultaneously projecting 20 lines
which form a scan pattern; highly useful for capturing bar codes presented from multiple
directions and angles.
When the Touch Button is actuated, the scanner enters single scan line operation, allowing the
scanner to more easily target and read truncated bar codes, or aim at a single label from
amongst multiple bar codes as an ordinary handheld scanner would do. For example, it is
recommended to use single line operation to read the programming bar codes presented in
this manual.
This button can also be used to wake up the scanner when it has gone to sleep.

Bottom Button
The scanner is also equipped with a mechanical button located at the bottom side of its base.
This Bottom Button s protected by a rubber seal and can perform two functions:

1. While using the AladdinTM configuration utility, when a “force device connect” request is
made, the Bottom Button is used to activate this function.

2. This button is also used to activate the boot loader for firmware upgrade when this
request is made using the Aladdin utility. This is the button used when the Aladdin utility
asks to reset the product by powering up the product while keeping the button pressed.

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About this Manual

About this Manual


This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced technical
information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The Quick
Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product are downloadable
free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and communications
settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings, custom configuration can be
accomplished by scanning the programming bar codes within this guide.
Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration
application which is available from the Datalogic website listed on the back cover of this
manual. This multi-platform utility program allows device configuration using a PC. It
communicates to the device using a serial or USB cable and can also create configuration bar
codes to print.

Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable
connection information.
Chapter 2, Setup presents information about unpacking and setting up the scanner, and
interface configuration bar codes and details.
Chapter 3, Configuration Using Bar Codes provides instructions and bar code labels for
customizing your scanner. There are different sections for interface types, general features,
data formatting, symbology-specific and model-specific features.
Chapter 4, References provides details concerning programmable features.
Appendix A, Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance
characteristics, as well as environmental and regulatory specifications. It also provides
standard cable pin-outs and descriptions of the functions and behaviors of the scanner’s LED
and Speaker indicators.
Appendix B, Appendix B, Standard Defaults references common factory default settings
for scanner features and options.
Appendix C, Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes offers sample bar codes of several common
symbologies.
Appendix D, Appendix D, Keypad includes numeric bar codes to be scanned for certain
parameter settings.
Appendix E, Appendix E, Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information for
Wedge and USB Keyboard interfaces.

Conventions
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the scanner of key issues or
procedures that must be observed when using the scanner:

Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and oper-
ating the scanner.
NOTE

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Introduction

The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equipment or
property.
CAUTION

Technical Support

Datalogic Website Support


The Datalogic website (www.datalogic.com) is the complete source for technical support and
information for Datalogic products. The site offers product support, warranty information,
product manuals, product tech notes, software updates, demos, and instructions for returning
products for repair.

Reseller Technical Support


An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized Datalogic
reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and
computer systems and can provide individualized assistance.

Telephone Technical Support


If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact Datalogic technical support at
(541) 349-8283 or check the back cover of your manual for more contact information.

Current versions of the Product Reference Guide (PRG), Quick Reference Guide (QRG), the
Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration application, software/firmware and any additional manuals,
instruction sheets and utilities for this product can be downloaded from the website listed on
the back cover of this manual. Alternatively, printed copies or product support CDs can be
purchased through your Datalogic reseller.

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Chapter 2
Setup
Unpacking
Check carefully to ensure the scanner and any cables or accessories ordered are present and
undamaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, contact Technical Support on page 4.
KEEP THE PACKAGING. Should the unit ever require service, it should be returned in its original
shipping container.

Setting Up the Scanner


Follow the steps provided in this section to connect and get your scanner up and
communicating with its host:

1. Connect the Interface Cable at the scanner as shown in Figure 1. To disconnect the cable,
insert a paper clip or similar object into the opening shown (item #3).

2. Connect the other end to the Host (see the next section, Connect Host Interface and Figure 2).

3. Modify Customizing Configuration Settings on page 11 (only if modifications are needed


from factory settings).

Figure 1. Cable Connection/Disconnection at the Scanner


r

1 Cable Connector

2 Interface / Power Port

3 Paper clip
1

2 3

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Setup

Connect Host Interface


The scanner kit you ordered to match your interface should provide a compatible cable for your
installation. If this is not so, contact Technical Support.
Depending on the model, the scanner can communicate using the following interfaces:

RS-232 Serial Connection


Turn off power to the terminal/PC and connect the scanner to the terminal/PC serial port via
the RS-232 cable as shown in Figure 2. If the terminal will not support POT (Power Off the
Terminal) to supply scanner power, use the approved power supply (AC Adapter). Plug the AC
Adapter barrel connector into the socket on the RS-232 cable connector and the AC Adapter
plug into a standard power outlet.

RS-232 — The scanner can communicate with a standard or Wincor-Nixdorf (W-N) RS-232
host.

RS-232 OPOS — This interface is used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS systems.

Keyboard Wedge Connection


The Keyboard Wedge cable has a ‘Y’ connection from the scanner. Connect the female to the
male end from the keyboard and the remaining end at the keyboard port at the terminal/PC.

Keyboard Wedge (KBW) — When connected using this interface, the host interprets scanned
data as keystrokes and supports several international keyboards (for the Windows®
environment). See Country Mode on page 35 for a full listing.

USB Connection
Connect the scanner to a USB port on the terminal/PC using the correct USB cable for the
interface type you ordered.

USB — Select to communicate either by USB OEM, USB COM STD, or USB Keyboard interface
types by scanning the appropriate interface type bar codes available in this manual. The
default interface is USB-KBD, or RS-232-STD.

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Figure 2. Connection to the Host

USB

Keyboard Wedge

RS-232

Specific cables are required for connection to different hosts. The connections illus-
trated in Figure 2 are examples only. Actual connectors may vary from those illus-
trated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.
NOTE

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Setup

Interface Selection
Upon completing the physical connection between the scanner and its host, proceed directly to
Configuring the Interface on page 8 for information and programming for the interface type
the scanner is connected to (for example: RS-232, Keyboard Wedge, USB, etc.) and scan the
appropriate bar code in tha section to select your system’s correct interface type.
The scanner, depending upon the model, will support one of the following sets of host
interfaces:

USB Models (3.0 full speed)


• USB-KBD
• USB-COM STD
• USB-OEM
• USB-KBD-ALT
• USB-KBD + USB COM

RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge Models


• RS-232 (Standard, Wincor-Nixdorf, OPOS)
• Keyboard Wedge

Configuring the Interface


Scan the programming bar code from the following section which selects the appropriate
interface type to match the system the scanner will be connected to. Next, proceed to the
corresponding chapter in this manual (also listed in the table) to configure any desired settings
and features associated with that interface.
Unlike some other programming features and options, interface selections
require that you scan only one programming bar code label. DO NOT scan an
ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to scanning an interface selection bar code.
Some interfaces require the scanner to start in the disabled state when powered
NOTE up. If additional scanner configuration is desired while in this state, pull the trig-
ger and hold it for five seconds. The scanner will change to a state that allows
programming with bar codes.

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Interface Selection

Table 3. Available Interfaces

RS-232 FEATURES

$P,HA05,P

RS-232 standard interface

Select RS232-STD

$P,HA12,P

RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf
Set RS-232
Select RS232-WN Interface
Features
$P,HA13,P starting on
page 19
RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS

Select RS-232 OPOS

$P,HA13,P

USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard inter-


face

Select USB-COM-STDa

USB-OEM FEATURES

$P,HA45,P Set USB-


OEM
USB-OEM Interface
(can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS) Features
starting on
Select USB-OEM page 43

a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com

Product Reference Guide 9


Setup

KEYBOARD FEATURES

$P,HA29,P

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80,


90 & 95 w/Standard Key Encoding

Select KBD-AT

$P,HA11,P
Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with stan-
dard key encoding but without external key-
board
Select KBD-AT-NK

$P,HA26,P

AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80,


90 & 95 w/Alternate Key

Select KBD-AT-ALT

$P,HA10,P Set KEYBOARD


WEDGE
Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with alter-
Interface
nate key encoding but without external key-
Features
board
starting on
Select KBD-AT-ALT-NK page 33

$P,HA35,P

USB Keyboard with standard key encoding

Select USB Keyboard

$P,HA2B,P

USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding

Select USB Alternate Keyboard

$P,HA4D,P

USB Keyboard + USB COM

Select USB Keyboard + USB COM

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Customizing Configuration Settings

Customizing Configuration Settings

Using the Programming Bar Codes


This manual contains feature descriptions and bar codes which allow you to reconfigure your
scanner. Some programming bar code labels, like Resetting the Product Configuration to
Defaults on page 13, require only the scan of that single label to enact the change. Most of the
programming labels in this manual, however, require the scanner to be placed in Programming
Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter Programming
Mode. Once the scanner is in Programming Mode, you can scan a number of parameter
settings before scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code a second time, which will then accept your
changes, exit Programming Mode and return the scanner to normal operation.

There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence described


above. Please read the description and setting instructions carefully when
configuring each given programmable feature.
NOTE

Datalogic Aladdin™ Utility


Programming can alternatively be performed using the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration
application which is available for free download from the Datalogic website listed on the back
cover of this manual. This multi-platform utility program allows device configuration using a
PC. It communicates to the device using a serial or USB cable and can also create configuration
bar codes to print.
Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-friendly
configuration method via the RS-232/USB-COM interface. the Aladdin utility is available on
the CD-ROM provided with your product, and also from the Datalogic website. Aladdin allows
you to program the scanner by selecting configuration commands through a user-friendly
graphical interface running on a PC. These commands are sent to the scanner over the
selected communication interface, or they can be printed as bar codes to be scanned.
Aladdin also provides the ability to perform a software upgrade for the connected device (see
the Datalogic Aladdin™ Help On-Line for more details).

Product Reference Guide 11


Setup

Interface Settings
The scanner is typically factory-configured with a set of default features standard to the
interface type you ordered. See Interface Selection on page 8.
Global Interface Features, starting on page 17 provides settings configurable by all interface
types. If your installation requires you to further customize your scanner, you can select other
options through use of the instructions and programming bar codes available in the
appropriate section for your interface.
• RS-232 ONLY Interface, starting on page 19
• RS-232/USB-COM Interfaces, starting on page 23
• Keyboard Interface, starting on page 33
• USB-OEM Interface, starting on page 43

Configuring Other Features


If your installation requires different programming than the standard factory default settings,
the following sections of this manual allow configuration of non-interface-specific settings
you might require:

Configuration Using Bar Codes — General Features includes programming for scanning,
speaker and LED indicators and other such universal settings.

Reading Parameters — Reading Parameters include programming for scanning, speaker and
LED indicators and other universal settings.

Symbologies — Includes options concerning the bar code label types (symbologies). These
settings allow you to enable/disable symbologies, set label lengths, require check digit, etc.

Software Version Transmission


The software version of the device can be transmitted over the RS-232, Keyboard and USB
interfaces by scanning the following label.

RevA

Transmit Software Version

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Customizing Configuration Settings

Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults


If you aren't sure what programming options are in your scanner, or you've changed some
options and want to restore the Custom Default Configuration that may have been saved in
the scanner, scan the Restore Custom Default Configuration bar code below. This will restore
the custom configuration for the currently active interface.

Custom defaults are based on the interface type. Configure the scanner for the
correct interface before scanning this label.
NOTE

Restore Custom Default Configuration

If you aren't sure what programming options are in your scanner, or you've changed some
options and want to restore the Factory Configuration, you have two options. You can scan the
Restore USA Factory Configuration bar code or the Restore EU Factory Configuration bar code
below. Both labels restore the scanner configuration to the factory settings including the
interface type. The USA label restores Label IDs to those historically used in the USA. The EU
label restores Label IDs to those historically used in Europe. The Label ID sets for USA and EU
are shown in the Label ID section of this manual.

Scanning either of the “Restore Factory Configuration” commands below will


result in the loss of any custom configuration settings for your device.
CAUTION

Restore USA Factory Configuration

Restore EU Factory Configuration

The programming section on the following pages lists the factory default settings for each of
the menu commands (indicated by shaded blocks and bold text).

Product Reference Guide 13


Setup

NOTES

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Chapter 3
Configuration Using Bar Codes
This and following sections provide programming bar codes to configure your scanner by
changing the default settings. For details about additional methods of programming, see
"Customizing Configuration Settings" on page 11.

You must first enable your scanner to read bar codes in order to use this
section. If you have not done this, go to Setup, starting on page 5 and
complete the appropriate procedure.
NOTE

Configuration Parameters
Once the scanner is set up, you can change the default parameters to meet your application
needs. Refer to "Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults" on page 13 for initial
configuration in order to set the default values and select the interface for your application.
The following configuration parameters are divided into logical groups, making it easy to find
the desired function based on its reference group.

Interface Configuration:
• "RS-232 ONLY Interface" on page 19
• "RS-232/USB-COM Interfaces" on page 23
• "Keyboard Interface" on page 33
• "USB-OEM Interface" on page 43

Parameters common to all interface applications:


• "Global Prefix/Suffix" on page 46
• "Data Format" on page 45 offers advanced configuration options for customization of
scanned data output.
• "Reading Parameters" on page 57 control various operating modes and indicators
status functioning.

Symbology-specific parameters:
"Symbologies" on page 79 defines options for all symbologies and provides the
programming bar codes necessary for configuring these features.

Product Reference Guide 15


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Configuration Parameters

You must first enable your scanner to read bar codes in order to use this
section. If you have not done this, go to Setup, starting on page 5 and
complete the appropriate procedure.
NOTE

To program features:
1. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING bar code, available at the top of each program-
ming page, when applicable.

2. Scan the bar code to set the desired programming feature. You may need to cover
unused bar codes on the page, and possibly the facing page, to ensure that the scanner
reads only the bar code you intend to scan.

3. If additional input parameters are needed, go to Appendix D, Keypad, and scan the
appropriate characters from the keypad.
Additional information about many features can be found in the “References”
chapter.

NOTE If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the beginning.

4. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING bar


code to exit Programming Mode.

For more detailed descriptions, programming information and examples for setting selected
configuration items, see References, starting on page 217.

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Global Interface Features Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Global Interface Features


The following interface features are configurable by all interface types. To set features specific
to your interface, turn to that section of this manual:
• "RS-232 ONLY Interface" on page 19
• "RS-232/USB-COM Interfaces" on page 23
• "Keyboard Interface" on page 33
• "USB-OEM Interface" on page 43

Host Commands — Obey/Ignore


This option specifies whether the scanner will obey or ignore host commands. When set to
ignore, the scanner will ignore all host commands except for those necessary for:
• service mode
• flash programming mode
• keeping the interface active
• transmission of labels.

$CIFIH00

DEFAULT
Host Commands = Obey

$CIFIH01

Host Commands = Ignore

Product Reference Guide 17


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Global Interface Features

USB Suspend Mode


This setting enables/disables the ability of the USB interface to enter suspend mode.

$CUSSE00

USB Suspend Mode = Disable

$CUSSE01

DEFAULT
USB Suspend Mode = Enable

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RS-232 Standard Factory Settings Enter/Exit Programming Mode

RS-232 ONLY Interface


Use the programming bar codes in this chapter if modifications to the standard RS-232
interface settings are necessary to meet your system’s requirements. Additional settings
which apply to both the RS-232 and USB interfaces are available in Chapter 5, RS-232/USB-
COM Interfaces.

RS-232 Standard Factory Settings


Reference Appendix B, Standard Defaults for a listing of standard factory settings.

Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to
match the baud rate setting of the host device. With an improper baud rate setting, data may
not reach the host correctly.

$CR2BA00

Baud Rate = 1200


$CR2BA01

Baud Rate = 2400


$CR2BA02

Baud Rate = 4800


$CR2BA03

Baud Rate = 9600

Product Reference Guide 19


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Stop Bits

Baud Rate — continued


$CR2BA04

Baud Rate = 19,200


$CR2BA05

Baud Rate = 38,400


$CR2BA06

Baud Rate = 57,600


$CR2BA07

DEFAULT
Baud Rate = 115,200

Stop Bits
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one
character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream.
The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is
programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device
requirements.

$CR2ST00

DEFAULT
1 Stop Bit
$CR2ST01

2 Stop Bits

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Parity Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Parity
This feature specifies parity required for sending and receiving data. A parity check bit is the
most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host
device requirements.
• Select None when no parity bit is required.
• Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an
odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
• Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that
an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

$CR2PA00

DEFAULT
Parity = None
$CR2PA01

Parity = Even
$CR2PA02

Parity = Odd

Product Reference Guide 21


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Handshaking Control

Handshaking Control
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the
hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). Handshaking
Control includes the following options:
• RTS — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS is ignored.
• RTS/CTS — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS gates transmissions.
• RTS/XON/XOFF — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS is ignored. XON and XOFF
gate transmissions.
• RTS On/CTS — RTS is always asserted. CTS gates transmissions.
• RTS/CTS Scan Control — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS gates transmissions
and controls enable and disable state of scanner.

$CR2HC00

DEFAULT
Handshaking Control = RTS
$CR2HC01

Handshaking Control = RTS/CTS


$CR2HC02

Handshaking Control = RTS/XON/XOFF


$CR2HC03

Handshaking Control = RTS On/CTS


$CR2HC04

Handshaking Control = RTS/CTS Scan Control

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Standard Factory Settings Enter/Exit Programming Mode

RS-232/USB-COM Interfaces
The programming bar codes in this chapter allow modifications to the standard RS-232 and
USB-Com interfaces.

Standard Factory Settings


Reference Appendix B, Standard Defaults for a listing of standard factory settings.

Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the
beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in
10ms increments. A setting of zero specifies no delay. See "Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets" on
page 232 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CR2IC00

Intercharacter Delay = No Delay

$CR2IC To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Intercharacter Delay Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 00 = No Intercharacter Delay

Product Reference Guide 23


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Beep On ASCII BEL

Beep On ASCII BEL


When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is
detected on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to an illegal entry
or other important event.

$CR2BB00

DEFAULT
Beep On ASCII BEL = Disable
$CR2BB01

Beep On ASCII BEL = Enable

Beep On Not on File


This option enables/disables the action of the scanner to sound a three beep sequence upon
receiving a Not-On-File (NOF) host command.

$CBPNF00

Beep On Not On File = Disable


$CBPNF01

DEFAULT
Beep On Not On File = Enable

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ACK NAK Options Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ACK NAK Options


This enables/disables the ability of the scanner to support the RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol.
When configured, the scanner and/or host sends an “ACK” when it receives data properly, and
sends “NAK” when the data is in error.
Options are:
• Disable
• Enable for label transmission — The scanner expects an ACK/NAK response from the
host when a label is sent.
• Enable for host-command acknowledge — The scanner will respond with ACK/NAK
when the host sends a command.
• Enable for label transmission and host-command acknowledge

$CR2AE00

DEFAULT
ACK/NAK Protocol = Disable ACK/NAK
$CR2AE01

ACK/NAK Protocol = Enable for label transmission


$CR2AE02

ACK/NAK Protocol = Enable for host-command


acknowledge
$CR2AE03

ACK/NAK Protocol = Enable for label transmission and


host-command acknowledge

Product Reference Guide 25


Enter/Exit Programming Mode ACK NAK Options

ACK Character
This setting specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the ACK character. ASCII
characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. See "ACK Character" on
page 220 for more detailed programming instructions.
Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host
commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters. 8-bit
data is not recognized when the option Stop Bits has been set as 7
NOTE Data Bits.

$CR2AC

Select ACK Character Setting

DEFAULT 0x06 ‘ACK’ Character

NAK Character
This setting specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the NAK character. ASCII
characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. See "NAK Character" on
page 221 for more detailed programming instructions.
Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host
commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters. 8-bit
data is not recognized when the option Stop Bits has been set as 7
NOTE Data Bits.

$CR2NA

Select NAK Character Setting

DEFAULT 0x15 ‘NAK’ Character

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ACK NAK Options Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ACK NAK Timeout Value


This option specifies the amount of time the scanner waits for an ACK character from the host
following label transmission. The selectable timeout range is 200 milliseconds to 15,000ms (15
seconds) in 200ms increments. A selection of 0 disables the timeout. See "ACK NAK Timeout
Value" on page 222 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CR2AT To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select ACK NAK Timeout Value Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 ACK NAK Timeout value is 200ms

Product Reference Guide 27


Enter/Exit Programming Mode ACK NAK Options

ACK NAK Retry Count


This feature specifies the number of times the scanner retries a label transmission due to a
retry condition. The selectable range is from 1 to 254 retries. A selection of 0 disables the
count, and a selection of 255 specifies unlimited retries. See "ACK NAK Retry Count" on
page 223 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CR2AR To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select ACK NAK Retry Count Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 003 = 3 Retries

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ACK NAK Options Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ACK NAK Error Handling


This feature specifies the method the scanner uses to handle receive errors detected while
waiting for an ACK character from the host.
Options are:

• Ignore errors detected

• Process error as valid ACK character

• Process error as valid NAK character

$CR2EH00

DEFAULT
ACK NAK Error Handling = Ignore Errors Detected
$CR2EH01

ACK NAK Error Handling = Process Error as Valid ACK


Character
$CR2EH02

ACK NAK Error Handling = Process Error as


Valid NAK Character

Product Reference Guide 29


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Indicate Transmission Failure

Indicate Transmission Failure


This option enables/disables the scanner’s ability to sound an error beep to indicate a
transmission failure while in ACK/NAK mode.

$CR2TF00

Indicate Transmission Failure = Disable Indication

$CR2TF01

DEFAULT
Indicate Transmission Failure = Enable Indication

Disable Character
Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to disable the scanner.
ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. See "Disable Character" on
page 224 for more detailed programming instructions.

Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host


commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters.
NOTE

$CR2DC

Select Disable Character Setting

DEFAULT 0x44 = Disable Character is ‘D’

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Enable Character Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Enable Character
Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to enable the scanner.
ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected. See "Enable Character" on
page 225 for more detailed programming instructions.

Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host


commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters.
NOTE

$CR2EC

Select Enable Character Setting

DEFAULT 0x45 = Enable Character is ‘E’

Product Reference Guide 31


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Enable Character

NOTES

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Country Mode Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Keyboard Interface
Use the programming bar codes in this chapter to select options for USB Keyboard and Wedge
Interfaces. Reference Appendix B, Standard Defaults for a listing of standard factory
settings. Information about control character emulation which applies to keyboard interfaces
is listed in Appendix E, Scancode Tables.

Country Mode
This feature specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard.
The Country Mode setting is ignored if the interface uses alternate key encoding.
$CKBCO00

DEFAULT
Country Mode = U.S.
$CKBCO01

Country Mode = Belgium


$CKBCO02

Country Mode = Britain


$CKBCO11

Country Mode = Croatia


$CKBCO0E

Country Mode = Czech Republic

Product Reference Guide 33


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Country Mode

Country Mode — continued


$CKBCO03

Country Mode = Denmark


$CKBCO04

Country Mode = France


$CKBCO05

Country Mode = Germany


$CKBCO0D

Country Mode = Hungary


$CKBCO06

Country Mode = Italy


$CKBCO0C

Country Mode = Japanese 106-key


$CKBCO07

Country Mode = Norway


$CKBCO12

Country Mode = Poland

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Country Mode Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Country Mode — continued

$CKBCO08

Country Mode = Portugal


$CKBCO10

Country Mode = Romania


$CKBCO0F

Country Mode = Slovakia


$CKBCO09

Country Mode = Spain


$CKBCO0A

Country Mode = Sweden


$CKBCO0B

Country Mode = Switzerland


$CKBCO13

Country Mode = French Canadian


$CKBCO14

Country Mode = Lithuania

Product Reference Guide 35


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Caps Lock State

Caps Lock State


This option specifies the format in which the scanner sends character data. This applies to
Keyboard Wedge interfaces. This does not apply when an alternate key encoding keyboard is selected.
This does not apply to USB Keyboard.

$CKBCL00

DEFAULT
Caps Lock State = Caps Lock OFF
$CKBCL01

Caps Lock State = Caps Lock ON


$CKBCL02

Caps Lock State = AUTO Caps Lock Enable

Numlock
This option specifies the setting of the Numbers Lock (Numlock) key while in Keyboard Wedge
interface. This only applies to alternate key encoding interfaces. It does not apply to USB
Keyboard.

$CKBNL00

DEFAULT
Numlock = Numlock key unchanged
$CKBNL01

Numlock = Numlock key toggled

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Keyboard Numeric Keypad Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Keyboard Numeric Keypad


This feature specifies if numeric characters will be sent using the standard keys or the numeric
keypad.

$CKBKP00

DEFAULT
Keyboard Numeric Keypad = Standard Keys
$CKBKP01

Keyboard Numeric Keypad = Numeric Keypad

Product Reference Guide 37


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Keyboard Send Control Characters

Keyboard Send Control Characters


This feature is used by the Keyboard Wedge and USB Keyboard interfaces. It specifies how the
scanner transmits ASCII control characters to the host. Reference Appendix E, Scancode
Tables for more information about control characters.
Options are as follows:

Send Ctrl+Key — ASCII characters from 00H to 0x1FH inclusive are transmitted in the format
Ctrl+Key. Special keys are available in the range from 81H to A1.

Send Ctrl+Shift+Key — The behavior is the same as above, but control keys are sent in the
format Ctrl+Shift+Keys.

Send Special Function Key — Send characters between 00H and 1FH according to the special
function key mapping table (see Scancode Table 28 on page 273). This is used to send keys
that are not in the normal ASCII set. A unique set is provided for each available scancode set.

$CKBSC00

DEFAULT
Keyboard Send Control Characters = Send Ctrl+Key
$CKBSC01

Keyboard Send Control Characters = Send Ctrl+Shift+Key


$CKBSC02

Keyboard Send Control Characters = Send Special


Function Key :

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Wedge Quiet Interval Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Wedge Quiet Interval


This option specifies the amount of time to look for keyboard activity before the scanner
breaks the keyboard connection in order to transmit data to host. The selectable range for this
feature is from 0 to 990ms in 10ms increments. See "Wedge Quiet Interval" on page 226 for
more detailed programming instructions.

This feature applies ONLY to the Keyboard Wedge interface.

NOTE

$CKBQI To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code


above, then the bar code at left followed by digits from the
Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D, Keypad repre-
senting your desired character(s). End by scanning the ENTER/
Select Wedge Quiet Interval Setting EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 10 = Quiet Interval of 100 ms

Product Reference Guide 39


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Intercharacter Delay

Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the
beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in
10ms increments. A setting of zero specifies no delay. See "Intercharacter Delay" on
page 227 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CR21C00

Intercharacter Delay = No Delay

$CR21C To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code


above, then the bar code at left followed by digits from the
Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D, Keypad repre-
senting your desired character(s). End by scanning the ENTER/
Select Intercharacter Delay Setting EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 00 = No Intercharacter Delay

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Intercode Delay Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Intercode Delay
Specifies the delay between labels transmitted to the host for this interface. The selectable
range for this feature is from 0 to 99 seconds. See "Intercode Delay" on page 228 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CKBID To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code


above, then the bar code at left followed by digits from the
Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D, Keypad repre-
senting your desired character(s). End by scanning the ENTER/
Set Intercode Delay EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 00 = No Wedge Intercode Delay

Product Reference Guide 41


Enter/Exit Programming Mode USB Keyboard Speed

USB Keyboard Speed


This option specifies the USB poll rate for a USB Keyboard.

This feature applies ONLY to the USB Keyboard interface.

NOTE

$CKBSP01

DEFAULT
USB Keyboard Speed = 1ms
$CKBSP02

USB Keyboard Speed = 2ms


$CKBSP03

USB Keyboard Speed = 3ms


$CKBSP05

USB Keyboard Speed = 5ms


$CKBSP07

USB Keyboard Speed = 7ms


$CKBSP0A

USB Keyboard Speed = 10ms

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USB-OEM Interface
Introduction
Feature settings for USB interfaces differ depending upon which host type the scanner will be
connected with. Use the feature settings in this chapter to specifically configure for the USB-
OEM interface. Other USB interfaces are included in the appropriate chapter for their host
type.

Standard Factory Settings


Reference Appendix B, Standard Defaults for a listing of standard factory settings.

Product Reference Guide 43


Enter/Exit Programming Mode USB-OEM Device Usage

USB-OEM Device Usage


The USB-OEM protocol allows for the scanner to be identified as one of two different types of
bar code scanners. Depending on what other scanners you may already have connected to a
USB-OEM POS, you may need to change this setting to enable all devices to communicate.
Options are:
• Table Top Scanner
• Handheld Scanner

It may be necessary to switch device usage when connecting two


scanners of the same type to a POS system.
NOTE

$CIBUT00

USB-OEM Device Usage = Table Top Scanner


$CIBUT01

DEFAULT
USB-OEM Device Usage = Handheld Scanner

USB-OEM Interface Options


This setting provides for an interface specific control mechanism.
Options are:
• Obey — Obey Scanner Configuration Host Commands
• Ignore — Ignore Scanner Configuration Host Commands

$CIFO101

USB-OEM Interface Options = Obey


$CIFO102

DEFAULT
USB-OEM Interface Options = Ignore

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Data Format

GLOBAL PREFIX/SUFFIX on page 46


GLOBAL AIM ID on page 47
LABEL ID starting on page 48
•Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets
•Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology
•Label ID Control
•Label ID Symbology Selection

CASE CONVERSION on page 56


CASE CONVERSION on page 56
CHARACTER CONVERSION on page 56

The features in this chapter can be used to build specific user-defined data into a message
string. See "References" starting on page 217 for more detailed instructions on setting these
features.

Product Reference Guide 45


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Global Prefix/Suffix

Global Prefix/Suffix
Up to 20 ASCII characters may be added as a prefix (in a position before the bar code data) and/
or as a suffix (in a position following the bar code data). See "Global Prefix/Suffix" on
page 229 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CLFPR
To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code above,
then the bar code at left followed by digits from the Alphanu-
meric characters in Appendix D, Keypad representing your
desired character(s). End by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code
again.
Set Global Prefix
$CLFSU
To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code above,
then the bar code at left followed by digits from the Alphanu-
meric characters in Appendix D, Keypad representing your
desired character(s). End by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code
again.
Set Global Suffix
~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start again
at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT No Global Prefix


Global Suffix = 0x0D(CR)

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Global AIM ID Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Global AIM ID

This feature enables/disables addition of AIM IDs for all symbology


types.
NOTE
AIM label identifiers (as opposed to custom characters you select yourself as with label
identifiers) can be included with scanned bar code data. See "Global AIM ID" on page 231 for
more detailed programming instructions.

$CAIEN00

DEFAULT
Global AIM ID = Disable
$CAIEN01

Global AIM ID = Enable

GS1-128 AIM ID
If Global AIM ID is disabled, the AIM ID for GS1-128 can be enabled/disabled independently.
The AIM ID for GS1-128 is a ]C1, ]C2 or ]C3.
AIM IDs for other symbologies can be enabled/disabled independently as well. Contact
Customer Support for assistance.

$CU8AI00

GS1-128 AIM ID = Disable


$CU8AI01

DEFAULT
GS1-128 AIM ID = Enable

Product Reference Guide 47


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID

Label ID
A Label ID is a customizable code of up to three ASCII characters (each can be one of hex 0x01-
0xFF), used to identify a bar code (symbology) type. It can be appended previous to or following
the transmitted bar code data depending upon how this option is enabled. This feature
provides options for configuring custom Label IDs as a pre-loaded set (see "Label ID: Pre-
loaded Sets" on page 48) or individually per symbology (see "Label ID: Set Individually Per
Symbology" on page 49). If you wish to program the scanner to always include an industry
standard label identifier for ALL symbology types, see the previous feature "Global AIM ID" on
page 47.

Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets


The scanner supports two pre-loaded sets of Label IDs. shows the USA set and the EU set.
See "Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets" on page 232 for more information concerning the pre-loaded
sets that are provided.

When changing from one Label ID set to another, all other scanner configura-
tion settings, including the host interface type, will be erased and set to the
factory defaults. Any custom configuration or custom defaults will be lost.
CAUTION

$AE

DEFAULT
Label ID Pre-loaded Set = USA Set
$Ae

Label ID Pre-loaded Set = EU Set

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Label ID Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology


This feature configures a Label ID individually for a single symbology.

This setting requires the scanning of bar codes from multiple sec-
tions. See "Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology" on
page 234 for more detailed programming instructions.
NOTE

Label ID Control
This option controls whether a Label ID is disabled, or sent as a prefix or suffix for a given
symbology type.

$CIDCO00

DEFAULT
Label ID Transmission = Disable
$CIDCO01

Label ID Transmission = Enable as Prefix


$CIDCO02

Label ID Transmission = Enable as Suffix


~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start again
at the beginning.
CANCEL

Product Reference Guide 49


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID

Label ID Symbology Selection


This option selects the symbology for which a Label ID is to be configured. See "Label ID: Set
Individually Per Symbology" on page 234 for full instructions.

$CABID

Set UPC-A Label ID Character(s)


$CA2ID

Set UPC-A/P2 Label ID Character(s)


$CA5ID

Set UPC-A/P5 Label ID Character(s)


$CEBID

Set UPC-E Label ID Character(s)


$CE2ID

Set UPC-E/P2 Label ID Character(s)


$CE5ID

Set UPC-E/P5 Label ID Character(s)

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Label ID Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Label ID Symbology Selection — continued


$C3BID

Set EAN 13 Label ID Character(s)


$C32ID

Set EAN 13/P2 Label ID Character(s)


$C35ID

Set EAN 13/P5 Label ID Character(s)


$C8BID

Set EAN 8 Label ID Character(s)


$C82ID

Set EAN 8/P2 Label ID Character(s)


$C85ID

Set EAN 8/P5 Label ID Character(s)

Product Reference Guide 51


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID

Label ID Symbology Selection — continued


$C4BID

Set GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Label ID Character(s)


$CXBID

Set GS1 DataBar Expanded Label ID Character(s)


$CLBID

Set GS1 DataBar Limited Label ID Character(s)


$CC3ID

Set Code 39 Label ID Character(s)


$CP3ID

Set Code 32 Label ID Character(s)


$CCCID

Set Code 39 CIP Label ID Character(s)

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Label ID Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Label ID Symbology Selection — continued


$CC8ID

Set Code 128 Label ID Character(s)

$CU8ID

Set GS1-128 Label ID Character(s)

$CI2ID

Set Interleaved 2 of 5 Label ID Character(s)


$CHRID

Set Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Label ID Character(s)


$CD2ID

Set Datalogic 2 of 5 CIP HR Label ID Character(s)


$CCBID

Set Codabar Label ID Character(s)


$CACID

Set ABC Codabar Label ID Character(s)

Product Reference Guide 53


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label ID

Label ID Symbology Selection — continued


$CC1ID

Set Code 11 Label ID Character(s)


$CS2ID

Set Standard 2 of 5 Label ID Character(s)


$CU2ID

Set Industrial 2 of 5 Label ID Character(s)


$CINID

Set ISSN Label ID Character(s)


$CIAID

Set IATA Label ID Character(s)


$CI8ID

Set Concatenated ISBT 128 Label ID Character(s)


$CMSID

Set MSI Label ID Character(s)


$CC9ID

Set Code 93 Label ID Character(s)

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Label ID Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Label ID Symbology Selection — continued


$CCFID

Set Codablock F Label ID Character(s)


$CCRID

Set Code 4 Label ID Character(s)


$CCC5ID

Set Code 5 $
Label ID Character(s)
$CF2ID

Set Follett 2 of$5 Label ID Character(s)


$CISID

Set ISBN Label ID Character(s)

Set Concatenated ISBT Label ID Character(s)

Product Reference Guide 55


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Case Conversion

Case Conversion
This feature allows conversion of the case of all alphabetic characters to upper or lower case.

Case conversion affects ONLY scanned bar code data, and does not
affect Label ID, Prefix, Suffix, or other appended data.
NOTE

$CLFCA00

DEFAULT
Case Conversion = Disable (no case conversion)
$CLFCA01

Case Conversion = Convert to upper case


$CLFCA02

Case Conversion = Convert to lower case

Character Conversion
Character conversion is an eight byte configuration item. The eight bytes are 4 character pairs
represented in hexadecimal ASCII values. The first character in the pair is the character that
will be converted. The second character in the pair is the character to convert to. If the
character to convert in a pair is FF, then no conversion is done. See "Character Conversion"
on page 236 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CLFCH

Configure Character Conversion

0xFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF(N
DEFAULT o character conversion)

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Reading Parameters
DOUBLE READ TIMEOUT on page 58 SELECT AUDIO JINGLE FOR POWER-UP EVENT on
page 68

LABEL GONE TIMEOUT on page 60 SELECT AUDIO JINGLE FOR GOOD READ EVENT
on page 70
TIMEOUT: ENTER LOW POWER STATE on GOOD READ: WHEN TO INDICATE on page 73
page 61
TIMEOUT: ENTER STANDBY STATE on page GOOD READ BEEP TYPE on page 74
63
TIMEOUT: LASER OFF AFTER SINGLE LINE
GOOD READ BEEP FREQUENCY on page 74
SCAN on page 65
TOUCH BUTTON OPTION on page 66 GOOD READ SPEAKER VOLUME on page 75
LED AND SPEAKER INDICATORS on page 66 GOOD READ BEEP LENGTH on page 76
POWER ON ALERT on page 66 GOOD READ LED DURATION on page 77
AUDIO JINGLE ENABLE on page 67 SCAN MODES on page 78

Product Reference Guide 57


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Double Read Timeout

Double Read Timeout


To prevent a double read of the same label, the Double Read Timeout sets the minimum time
allowed between reads of labels of the same symbology and data. If the unit reads a label and
sees the same label again within the Double Read Timeout, the second read of the label will be
ignored. Double Read Timeout does not apply to scan modes that require a trigger pull for each
label that is read.

$CSNDR0A

Double Read Timeout = 0.1 Second

$CSNDR14

Double Read Timeout = 0.2 Second

$CSNDR1E

Double Read Timeout = 0.3 Second

$CSNDR28

Double Read Timeout = 0.4 Second

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Double Read Timeout Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Double Read Timeout — continued

$CSNDR32

Double Read Timeout = 0.5 Second

$CSNDR3C

DEFAULT
Double Read Timeout = 0.6 Second

$CSNDR46

Double Read Timeout = 0.7 Second

$CSNDR50

Double Read Timeout = 0.8 Second

$CSNDR5A

Double Read Timeout = 0.9 Second

$CSNDR64

Double Read Timeout = 1 Second

Product Reference Guide 59


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Label Gone Timeout

Label Gone Timeout


This feature sets the time after the last label segment is seen before the scanner prepares for
a new label. The timeout can be set within a range of 10 milliseconds to 2,550 milliseconds
(2.55 seconds) in 10ms increments. Label Gone Timeout does not apply to scan modes that
require a trigger pull for each label that is read. See Label Gone Timeout on page 237 for
more detailed programming instructions.

$CSNLG To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Label Gone Timeout Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 016 = Timeout of 160 ms

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Timeout: Enter Low Power State Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Timeout: Enter Low Power State


Specifies the Low Power timeout in minutes.
Upon having been inactive for this period of time, the scanner will enter a Low Power state
where it is running at a limited speed, but is still able to decode.

When this feature is set as Disabled, the scanner will never enter this state.

NOTE

To exit this state, either press the button on the top of the scanner or read a label.

If the feature Touch Button Option has been set to “Disabled,” the button
will not trigger single line scanning and the scanner will never enter low
power state and standby state.
NOTE

$CSMTO00

Enter Low Power Timeout = Disabled

$CSMTO01

Enter Low Power Timeout = 1 Minute

$CSMTO02

Enter Low Power Timeout = 2 Minutes

$CSMTO03

Enter Low Power Timeout = 3 Minutes

$CSMTO05

DEFAULT
Enter Low Power Timeout = 5 Minutes

Product Reference Guide 61


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Timeout: Enter Low Power State

Timeout: Enter Low Power State — continued

$CSMTO07

Enter Low Power Timeout = 7 Minutes

$CSMTO0A

Enter Low Power Timeout = 10 Minutes

$CSMTO0F

Enter Low Power Timeout = 15 Minutes

$CSMTO14

Enter Low Power Timeout = 20 Minutes

$CSMTO1E

Enter Low Power Timeout = 30 Minutes

$CSMTO3C

Enter Low Power Timeout = 60 Minutes

$CSMTO5A

Enter Low Power Timeout = 90 Minutes

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Timeout: Enter Standby State Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Timeout: Enter Standby State


Specifies the standby timeout in minutes.
Upon having been in Low Power state (see page 61) for this period of time, the scanner will
enter a Standby state where the laser and motor are turned off and the scanner is not able to
decode a label.
When this feature is set as Disabled, the scanner will never enter this state.
The standby timer starts only after the low power timeout has elapsed.
If you wish the scanner motor and laser to completely power off after 10 minutes,
NOTE you must be sure that the timeout periods for low power and standby total 10
minutes.

To exit this state, press the button on the top of the scanner.

If the feature Touch Button Option has been set to “Disabled,” the button
will not trigger single line scanning and the scanner will never enter low
power state and standby state.
NOTE

$CSBTO00

Enter Standby Timeout = Disabled

$CSBTO01

Enter Standby Timeout = 1 Minute

$CSBTO02

Enter Standby Timeout = 2 Minutes

$CSBTO03

Enter Standby Timeout = 3 Minutes

$CSBTO05

DEFAULT
Enter Standby Timeout = 5 Minutes

Product Reference Guide 63


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Timeout: Enter Standby State

Timeout: Enter Standby State — continued

$CSBTO07

Enter Standby Timeout = 7 Minutes

$CSBTO0A

Enter Standby Timeout = 10 Minutes

$CSBTO0F

Enter Standby Timeout = 15 Minutes

$CSBTO14

Enter Standby Timeout = 20 Minutes

$CSBTO1E

Enter Standby Timeout = 30 Minutes

$CSBTO3C

Enter Standby Timeout = 60 Minutes

$CSBTO5A

Enter Standby Timeout = 90 Minutes

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Timeout: Laser Off After Single Line Scan Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Timeout: Laser Off After Single Line Scan


As described earlier (see Capacitive Touch Button on page 2), pressing the top button can
cause the scanner to enter single scan line operation, allowing the scanner to more easily
target and read truncated bar codes, or aim at a single label from amongst multiple bar codes.
This timeout defines the duration of time before the laser is turned off after the button
(trigger) is released.

$CLOTM00

DEFAULT
Laser Off After Single Line Timeout = Don’t turn off
the Laser

$CLOTM01

Laser Off After Single Line Timeout = Off after


1 Second

$CLOTM02

Laser Off After Single Line Timeout = Off after


2 Seconds

$CLOTM03

Laser Off After Single Line Timeout = Off after


3 Seconds

$CLOTM05

Laser Off After Single Line Timeout = Off after


5 Seconds

$CLOTM08

Laser Off After Single Line Timeout = Off after


8 Seconds

Product Reference Guide 65


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Touch Button Option

Touch Button Option


The capacitive touch button can optionally be disabled so that the scanner will not generate a
single line when the button is pressed. With the button disabled, it is not possible to wake up
the scanner, so low power state and standby state are automatically disabled. This means the
scanner will not go to sleep.
When this option is enabled (this is the default choice) the scanner will behave normally. When
the button is pressed, the scanner enters single scan line mode or wakes the scanner up if it is
currently asleep.

$CSNTE00

Touch Button Option = Disable Touch Button

$CSNTE01

DEFAULT
Touch Button Option = Enable Touch Button

LED and Speaker Indicators

Power On Alert
Disables or enables the indication (from the Speaker) that the scanner is receiving power.

$CBPPU00

Power On Alert = Disable (No Audible Indication)

$CBPPU01

DEFAULT
Power On Alert = Power-up Beep

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Audio Jingle Enable Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Audio Jingle Enable


This option determines whether the scanner will sound predefined “Jingles1” or traditional
beep sounds to indicate good read and power-up events.
See the following two parameters (starting on page 68) to select which preloaded Jingle to
sound upon power-up or good read events.

$CAUEN00

DEFAULT
Audio Jingle = Disable (Use traditional beep sounds)

$CAUEN01

Audio Jingle = Enable Jingles

1. A “Jingle” is a short, user-defined tune uploaded via Datalogic Aladdin™ configuration software.

Product Reference Guide 67


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Select Audio Jingle for Power-up Event

Select Audio Jingle for Power-up Event


This parameter selects which preloaded Jingle1 to use in indicating scanner power-up.

The previous option, Audio Jingle Enable, must be enabled for this selection
to take effect.
NOTE
After uploading up to fifteen (15) Jingles to the scanner using the AladdinTM configuration
utility, use this setting to designate which of the Jingles (1-15) or the built-in Jingle will be
sounded to indicate scanner power-up. The built-in Jingle for power-up is Dialtone.wav.

$CAUPW00

DEFAULT
Audio Jingle on Power-up = Use built-in power-up Jingle

$CAUPW01

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #1

$CAUPW02

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #2

$CAUPW03

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #3

$CAUPW04

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #4

$CAUPW05

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #5

1. A “Jingle” is a short, user-defined tune uploaded via Datalogic Aladdin™ configuration software.

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Select Audio Jingle for Power-up Event Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Select Audio Jingle for Power-up Event — cont.


$CAUPW06

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #6

$CAUPW07

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #7

$CAUPW08

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #8

$CAUPW09

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #9

$CAUPW0A

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #10

$CAUPW0B

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #11

$CAUPW0C

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #12

Product Reference Guide 69


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event

Select Audio Jingle for Power-up Event — cont.


$CAUPW0D

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #13

$CAUPW0E

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #14

$CAUPW0F

Audio Jingle on Power-up = Jingle #15

Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event


This parameter selects which preloaded Jingle1 to use in indicating a good read event.

The previous option, Audio Jingle Enable on page 67, must be enabled for
this selection to take effect.
NOTE

After uploading up to fifteen (15) Jingles to the scanner using the AladdinTM configuration
utility, use this setting to designate which of the Jingles (1-15) will be sounded when the
scanner performs a good read.

$CAUGR00

DEFAULT
Audio Jingle on Good Read = Use built-in Good Read
Jingle (Shutter.wav)

$CAGRW01

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #1

1. A “Jingle” is a short, user-defined tune uploaded via Datalogic Aladdin™ configuration software.

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Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event — cont.


$CAUGR02

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #2

$CAUGR03

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #3

$CAUGR04

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #4

$CAUGR05

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #5

$CAUGR06

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #6

$CAUGR07

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #7

$CAUGR08

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #8

Product Reference Guide 71


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event

Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event — cont.


$CAUGR09

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #9

$CAUGR0A

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #10

$CAUGR0B

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #11

$CAUGR0C

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #12

$CAUGR0D

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #13

$CAUGR0E

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #14

$CAUGR0F

Audio Jingle on Good Read = Jingle #15

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Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Good Read: When to Indicate


This feature specifies when the scanner will provide indication (beep or Jingle and/or LED)
upon successfully reading a bar code. Choices are:
• Good Read = Indicate after decode
• Good Read = Indicate after transmit
• Good Read = Indicate after CTS goes inactive, then active

This option, which uses CTS, is only valid for RS-232 interfaces.

NOTE

$CBPIN00

DEFAULT
Indicate Good Read = After Decode

$CBPIN01

Indicate Good Read = After Transmit

$CBPIN02

Indicate Good Read = After CTS Goes Inactive, Then


Active

Product Reference Guide 73


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event

Good Read Beep Type


Specifies whether the good read beep has a mono or bitonal beep sound.

$CBPTY00

DEFAULT
Good Read Beep Type = Mono

$CBPTY01

Good Read Beep Type = Bitonal

Good Read Beep Frequency


Adjusts the good read beep to sound at a selectable low, medium or high frequency, selectable
from the list below. (Controls the speaker’s pitch/tone.)

$CBPFR00

Good Read Beep Frequency = Low

$CBPFR01

Good Read Beep Frequency = Medium

$CBPFR02

DEFAULT
Good Read Beep Frequency = High

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Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Good Read Speaker Volume


Selects the speaker volume (loudness) upon a good read Jingle or beep. There are three
selectable volume levels.

$CBPVO00

Good Read Speaker Volume = Speaker Off

$CBPVO01

Good Read Speaker Volume = Low

$CBPVO02

Good Read Speaker Volume = Medium

$CBPVO03

DEFAULT
Good Read Speaker Volume = High

Product Reference Guide 75


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event

Good Read Beep Length


Specifies the duration of a good read beep.

$CBPLE06

Good Read Beep Length = 60 msec

$CBPLE08

DEFAULT
Good Read Beep Length = 80 msec

$CBPLE0A

Good Read Beep Length = 100 msec

$CBPLE0C

Good Read Beep Length = 120 msec

$CBPLE0E

Good Read Beep Length = 140 msec

$CBPLE10

Good Read Beep Length = 160 msec

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Select Audio Jingle for Good Read Event

Good Read Beep Length — continued

$CBPLE12

Good Read Beep Length = 180 msec

$CBPLE14

Good Read Beep Length = 200 msec

Good Read LED Duration


This feature specifies the amount of time that the Good Read LED remains on following a good
read. The good read LED on time can be set within a range of 0.1 to 25.5 seconds in 100ms
increments. See Good Read LED Duration on page 238 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CLAGL To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Good Read LED Duration Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

020 = Good Read LED stays on


DEFAULT for 2 seconds.

Indicators are dimmed during sleep.

NOTE

Product Reference Guide 77


Scanning Features

Scan Modes

Raster Mode
Normally, the scanner operates in an omnidirectional ”raster” mode, simultaneously projecting
20 lines which form an omnidirectional scan pattern used for 1D reading functions.

Single Scan Line Mode


When the scanner’s top Touch Button is actuated, the scanner enters single scan line
operation, allowing the scanner to more easily target and read truncated bar codes, or aim at a
single label from amongst multiple bar codes as an ordinary handheld scanner would do. The
top green LED will change to red as the user touches the top green button. For example, it is
recommended to use single line operation to read the programming bar codes presented in
this manual.

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Symbologies
Introduction
The scanner supports the following symbologies (bar code types). Options for each symbology
are included in this chapter.

• UPC-A • Datalogic 2 of 5
• UPC-E • Codabar
• EAN 13 • ABC Codabar
• EAN 13 (JAN 13) • Code 11
• EAN 8 (JAN 8) • Standard 2 of 5
• Add-Ons • Industrial 2 of 5
• GS1 DataBarTM Omnidirectional • IATA
• GS1 DataBarTM Expanded • ISBT 128
• GS1 DataBarTM Limited • MSI
• Code 39 • Code 93
• Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical) • Codablock F
• Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical) • Code 4
• Code 128 • Code 5
• GS1-128 • Follett 2 of 5
• Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) • BC412
• Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR • Plessey

Standard Factory Settings for Symbologies


Default settings are indicated at each feature/option with a green arrow. Also reference
Appendix B, Standard Defaults for a listing of the most widely used set of standard factory
settings. That section also provides space to record any custom settings needed or
implemented for your system.

Product Reference Guide 79


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Disable All Symbologies

Disable All Symbologies


Scan this label to disable all symbologies.

$AD

Disable all symbologies

Coupon Control
This feature is used to control the method of processing coupon labels.
Options are:
• Allow all — allow all coupon bar codes to be decoded
• Enable only UPC/EAN — enables only UPC/EAN coupon decoding
• Enable only GS1 DataBar — enables only GS1 DataBar coupon decoding
To set this feature:

1. Scan the Enter/Exit bar code.

2. Scan either the enable or disable bar code below. You’ll need to cover any unused bar
codes on this and the facing page to ensure that the scanner sees only the bar code you
intend to scan.

3. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the Enter/Exit bar code.

$CCPCL00

Coupon Control = Allow all


$CCPCL01

DEFAULT
Coupon Control = Enable only UPC/EAN
$CCPCL02

Coupon Control = Enable only GS1 DataBar

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UPC-A Enter/Exit Programming Mode

UPC-A
The following options apply to the UPC-A symbology.

UPC-A Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read UPC-A bar codes.

$CABEN00

UPC-A = Disable
$CABEN01

DEFAULT
UPC-A = Enable

UPC-A Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with UPC-A bar code data.

$CABCT00

UPC-A Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CABCT01

DEFAULT
UPC-A Check Character Transmission = Send

Product Reference Guide 81


Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-A

Expand UPC-A to EAN-13


Expands UPC-A data to the EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes the
symbology ID to match those required for EAN-13.

$CAB3B00

DEFAULT
UPC-A to EAN-13 = Don’t Expand
$CAB3B01

UPC-A to EAN-13 = Expand

UPC-A Number System Character Transmission


This feature enables/disables transmission of the UPC-A number system character.

$CABNS00

UPC-A Number System Character = Do not transmit


$CABNS01

DEFAULT
UPC-A Number System Character = Transmit

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UPC-A Enter/Exit Programming Mode

In-Store Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an in-store label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

In-store labels are defined as UPC-A labels with a number-system character of 2 or 4 as well
as EAN 8 and EAN 13 labels with a Flag1 character of 2 or an EAN 13 label starting with the
three characters '980'.

$CINMR01

In-Store Minimum Reads = 1


$CINMR02

DEFAULT
In-Store Minimum Reads = 2
$CINMR03

In-Store Minimum Reads = 3


$CINMR04

In-Store Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 83


Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-E

UPC-E
The following options apply to the UPC-E symbology.

UPC-E Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read UPC-E bar codes.

$CEBEN00

UPC-E = Disable
$CEBEN01

DEFAULT
UPC-E = Enable

UPC-E Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with UPC-E bar code data.

$CEBCT00

UPC-E Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CEBCT01

DEFAULT
UPC-E Check Character Transmission = Send

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UPC-E Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Expand UPC-E to EAN-13


Expands UPC-E data to the EAN-13 data format. Selecting this feature also changes the
symbology ID to match those required for EAN-13.

$CEB3B00

DEFAULT
UPC-E to EAN-13 = Don’t Expand
$CEB3B01

UPC-E to EAN-13 = Expand

Expand UPC-E to UPC-A


Expands UPC-E data to the UPC-A data format.

$CEBAB00

DEFAULT
UPC-E to UPC-A = Don’t Expand
$CEBAB01

UPC-E to UPC-A = Expand

Product Reference Guide 85


Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC-E

UPC-E Number System Character Transmission


This feature enables/disables transmission of the UPC-E system number character.

$CEBNS00

UPC-E Number System Character = Do not transmit


$CEBNS01

DEFAULT
UPC-E Number System Character = Transmit

UPC-E Minimum Read


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a UPC-E label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CEBMR01

UPC-E Minimum Reads = 1


$CEBMR02

DEFAULT
UPC-E Minimum Reads = 2
$CEBMR03

UPC-E Minimum Reads = 3


$CEBMR04

UPC-E Minimum Reads = 4

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EAN 13 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

EAN 13
The following options apply to the EAN 13 (Jan 13) symbology.

EAN 13 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read EAN 13/JAN 13 bar codes.

$C3BEN00

EAN 13 = Disable
$C3BEN01

DEFAULT
EAN 13 = Enable

EAN 13 Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with EAN 13 bar code data.

$C3BCT00

EAN 13 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$C3BCT01

DEFAULT
EAN 13 Check Character Transmission = Send

Product Reference Guide 87


Enter/Exit Programming Mode EAN 13

EAN-13 Flag 1 Character


Enables/disables transmission of an EAN/JAN13 Flag1 character. The Flag 1 character is the
first character of the label.

$C3BF100

EAN-13 Flag 1 Char= Don’t transmit


$C3BF101

DEFAULT
EAN-13 Flag 1 Char= Transmit

EAN-13 ISBN Conversion


This option enables/disables conversion of EAN 13/JAN 13 Bookland labels starting with 978
to ISBN labels.

$C3BIS00

DEFAULT
EAN-13 ISBN Conversion = Disable
$C3BIS01

EAN-13 ISBN Conversion = Convert to ISBN

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EAN 13 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ISSN Enable/Disable
Enables/disables conversion of EAN/JAN13 Bookland labels starting with 977 to ISSN labels.

$C3BIN00

DEFAULT
ISSN = Disable
$C3BIN01

ISSN = Enable

EAN 13 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an EAN 13 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$C3BMR01

DEFAULT
EAN 13 Minimum Reads = 1
$C3BMR02

EAN 13 Minimum Reads = 2


$C3BMR03

EAN 13 Minimum Reads = 3


$C3BMR04

EAN 13 Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 89


Enter/Exit Programming Mode EAN 8

EAN 8
The following options apply to the EAN 8 (Jan 8) symbology.

EAN 8 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read EAN 8/JAN 8 bar codes.

$C8BEN00

EAN 8 = Disable
$C8BEN01

DEFAULT
EAN 8 = Enable

EAN 8 Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with EAN 8 bar code data.

$C8BCT00

EAN 8 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$C8BCT01

DEFAULT
EAN 8 Check Character Transmission = Send

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EAN 8 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13


Enable this option to expand EAN 8/JAN 8 labels to EAN 13/JAN 13.

$C8B3B00

DEFAULT
Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 = Disable
$C8B3B01

Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 = Enable

EAN 8 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an EAN 8 (Jan 8) label must
be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$C8BMR01

DEFAULT
EAN 8 Minimum Reads = 1
$C8BMR02

EAN 8 Minimum Reads = 2


$C8BMR03

EAN 8 Minimum Reads = 3


$C8BMR04

EAN 8 Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 91


Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC/EAN Global Settings

UPC/EAN Global Settings


This section provides configuration settings for UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN 13 and EAN 8 symbologies,
and affects all of these unless otherwise marked for each feature description.

UPC/EAN Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CUNDL01

UPC/EAN Decoding Level = 1


$CUNDL02

UPC/EAN Decoding Level = 2


$CUNDL03

DEFAULT
UPC/EAN Decoding Level = 3
$CUNDL04

UPC/EAN Decoding Level = 4


$CUNDL05

UPC/EAN Decoding Level = 5

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UPC/EAN Global Settings Enter/Exit Programming Mode

UPC/EAN Price Weight Check


This feature enables/disables calculation and verification of price/weight check digits.
Options are
• Disabled
• Enable 4-digit price-weight check-digit calculation
• Enable 5-digit price-weight check-digit calculation
• Enable European 4-digit price-weight check-digit calculation
• Enable European 5-digit price-weight check-digit calculation

$CPWEN00

DEFAULT
Price Weight Check = Disabled

$CPWEN01

Price Weight Check = 4-digit price-weight check

$CPWEN02

Price Weight Check = 5-digit price-weight check

$CPWEN03

Price Weight Check = European 4-digit price-weight


check

$CPWEN04

Price Weight Check = European 5-digit price-weight


check

Product Reference Guide 93


Enter/Exit Programming Mode UPC/EAN Global Settings

UPC-A Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a UPC-A label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CABMR01

DEFAULT
UPC-A Minimum Reads = 1
$CABMR02

UPC-A Minimum Reads = 2


$CABMR03

UPC-A Minimum Reads = 3


$CABMR04

UPC-A Minimum Reads = 4

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Add-Ons Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Add-Ons
The following features apply to optional add-ons.

Contact Customer Support for advanced programming of optional


and conditional add-ons.
NOTE

Optional Add-ons
The scanner can be enabled to optionally read the following add-ons (supplementals):
• P2
• P5
If a UPC/EAN base label and a an add-on are both decoded, the scan-
ner will transmit the base label and add-on. If a UPC/EAN base label
is decoded without an add-on, the base label will be transmitted
without an add-on.
NOTE
Conditional add-on settings (if enabled) are considered by the scan-
ner before optional add-on settings.

$CADO200

DEFAULT
Optional Add-Ons = Disable P2
$CADO201

Optional Add-Ons = Enable P2


$CADO500

DEFAULT
Optional Add-Ons = Disable P5
$CADO501

Optional Add-Ons = Enable P5

Product Reference Guide 95


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Add-Ons

Optional Add-On Timer


This option sets the time the scanner will look for an add-on when an add-on fragment has
been seen and optional add-ons are enabled.

$CADOT01

Optional Add-on Timer = 10ms


$CADOT02

Optional Add-on Timer = 20ms


$CADOT03

Optional Add-on Timer = 30ms


$CADOT05

Optional Add-on Timer = 50ms


$CADOT07

DEFAULT
Optional Add-on Timer = 70ms
$CADOT0A

Optional Add-on Timer = 100ms


$CADOT10

Optional Add-on Timer = 160ms

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Add-Ons Enter/Exit Programming Mode

P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of times a P2 add-on must be read before it is
marked as valid and then combined with a base label.

$CADM201

P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 1


$CADM202

DEFAULT
P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 2
$CADM203

P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 3


$CADM204

P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 97


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Add-Ons

P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of times a P5 add-on must be read before it is
marked as valid and then combined with a base label.

$CADM501

DEFAULT
P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 1
$CADM502

P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 2


$CADM503

P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 3


$CADM504

P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads = 4

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GS1 DataBarTM Omnidirectional Enter/Exit Programming Mode

GS1 DataBarTM Omnidirectional


The following options apply to the GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly RSS-14) symbology.

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable/Disable


When disabled, the scanner will not read GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional bar codes.

$C4BEN00

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional = Disable
$C4BEN01

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional = Enable

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation


When enabled, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional bar codes will be translated to the GS1-128 label
data format.

$C4BU800

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation =
Disable
$C4BU801

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation =


Enable

Product Reference Guide 99


Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBarTM Omnidirectional

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional label must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$C4BMR01

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads = 1
$C4BMR02

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads = 2


$C4BMR03

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads = 3


$C4BMR04

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum Reads = 4

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GS1 DataBarTM Expanded Enter/Exit Programming Mode

GS1 DataBar ExpandedTM

The following options apply to the GS1 DataBar Expanded (formerly RSS Expanded) symbology.

GS1 DataBar Expanded Enable/Disable


When disabled, the scanner will not read GS1 DataBar Expanded bar codes.

$CXBEN00

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Expanded = Disable
$CXBEN01

GS1 DataBar Expanded = Enable

GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1-128 Emulation


When enabled, GS1 DataBar Expanded bar codes will be translated to the GS1-128 label data
format.

$CXBU800

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1-128 Emulation = Disable
$CXBU801

GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1-128 Emulation = Enable

Product Reference Guide 101


Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBarTM Expanded

GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a GS1 DataBar Expanded
label must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CXBMR01

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads = 1
$CXBMR02

GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads = 2


$CXBMR03

GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads = 3


$CXBMR04

GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads = 4

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GS1 DataBarTM Expanded Enter/Exit Programming Mode

GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the GS1
DataBar Expanded symbology.

Variable Length — For variable-length decoding, a minimum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed-length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CXBLC00

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control = Variable
Length
$CXBLC01

GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control = Fixed Length

GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for GS1 DataBar Expanded Length
Control. Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed
length if in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 1 to 74 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CXBL1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

Product Reference Guide 103


Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBarTM Expanded

GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for GS1 DataBar Expanded Length
Control. Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second
fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 1 to 74 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CXBL2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 74 = Length 2 is 74 Characters

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GS1 DataBarTM Limited Enter/Exit Programming Mode

GS1 DataBar Limited TM

The following options apply to the GS1 DataBar Limited (formerly RSS Limited) symbology.

GS1 DataBar Limited Enable/Disable


When disabled, the scanner will not read GS1 DataBar Limited bar codes.

$CLBEN00

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Limited = Disable
$CLBEN01

GS1 DataBar Limited = Enable

GS1 DataBar Limited GS1-128 Emulation


When enabled, GS1 DataBar Limited bar codes will be translated to the GS1-128 label data
format.

$CLBU800

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Limited GS1-128 Emulation = Disable
$CLBU801

GS1 DataBar Limited GS1-128 Emulation = Enable

Product Reference Guide 105


Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1 DataBarTM Limited

GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a GS1 DataBar Limited label
must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CLBMR01

DEFAULT
GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads = 1
$CLBMR02

GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads = 2


$CLBMR03

GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads = 3


$CLBMR04

GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads = 4

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Code 39 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39
The following options apply to the Code 39 symbology.

Code 39 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read Code 39 bar codes.

$CC3EN00

Code 39 = Disable
$CC3EN01

DEFAULT
Code 39 = Enable

Product Reference Guide 107


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39

Code 39 Check Character Calculation


Enable this option to enable/disable calculation and verification of an optional Code 39 check
character. When disabled, any check character in the label is treated as a data character.

$CC3CC00

DEFAULT
Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Don’t Calculate
$CC3CC01

Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Calculate Std


Check
$CC3CC02

Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Calculate Mod 7


Check
$CC3CC04

Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Enable Italian


Post Check
$CC3CC03

Code 39 Check Character Calculation = Enable Daimler


Chrysler Check

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Code 39 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Code 39 bar code data.

$CC3CT00

Code 39 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CC3CT01

DEFAULT
Code 39 Check Character Transmission = Send

Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission


Enable this option to enable/disable transmission of Code 39 start and stop characters.

$CC3SS00

DEFAULT
Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission = Don’t
Transmit
$CC3SS01

Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission = Transmit

Product Reference Guide 109


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39

Code 39 Full ASCII


In Code 39 decoding, this enables/disables the translation of Code 39 characters to Code 39
full-ASCII characters.

$CC3FA00

DEFAULT
Code 39 Full ASCII = Disable
$CC3FA01

Code 39 Full ASCII = Enable

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Code 39 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 Quiet Zones


This feature specifies the number of quiet zones for Code 39 labels. Quiet zones are blank
areas at the ends of a bar code and are typically 10 times the width of the narrowest bar or
space in the label.

$CC3LO01

Code 39 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zone on one side


$CC3LO02

Code 39 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides


$CC3LO03

DEFAULT
Code 39 Quiet Zones = Auto
$CC3LO04

Code 39 Quiet Zones = Virtual Quiet Zones on two


sides
$CC3LO05

Code 39 Quiet Zones = Small Quiet Zones on two sides

Product Reference Guide 111


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39

Code 39 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 39 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CC3MR01

Code 39 Minimum Reads = 1


$CC3MR02

DEFAULT
Code 39 Minimum Reads = 2
$CC3MR03

Code 39 Minimum Reads = 3


$CC3MR04

Code 39 Minimum Reads = 4

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Code 39 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CC3DL02

Code 39 Decoding Level = Disabled


$CC3DL01

Code 39 Decoding Level = 1


$CC3DL02

Code 39 Decoding Level = 2


$CC3DL03

DEFAULT
Code 39 Decoding Level = 3
$CC3DL04

Code 39 Decoding Level = 4


$CC3DL05

Code 39 Decoding Level = 5

Product Reference Guide 113


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39

Code 39 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Code 39
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CC3LC00

DEFAULT
Code 39 Length Control = Variable Length
$CC3LC01

Code 39 Length Control = Fixed Length

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Code 39 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 39 Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The length
does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 0 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CC3L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 39 Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 02 = Length 1 is 2 Characters

Product Reference Guide 115


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39

Code 39 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 39 Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The
length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CC3L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 39 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Code 39 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio


This feature specifies the ratio between an intercharacter space and module for Code 39
labels.

$CC3IR00

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = Disable


$CC3IR01

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 1


$CC3IR02

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 2


$CC3IR03

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 3


$CC3IR04

DEFAULT
Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 4
$CC3IR05

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 5

Product Reference Guide 117


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 39

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio — cont.


$CC3IR06

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 6


$CC3IR07

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 7


$CC3IR08

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 8


$CC3IR09

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 9


$CC3IR0A

Code 39 Interdigit Ratio = 10

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Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical) Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 Stitching
This option enables/disables stitching for Code 39 labels. When parts of a Code 39 bar code
are presented to the scanner with this feature enabled, the bar code parts will be assembled
by the scanner’s software, and the data will be decoded if all bar code proofing requirements
are met.

$CC3ST00

Code 39 Stitching = Disable


$CC3ST01

DEFAULT
Code 39 Stitching = Enable

Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical)


The following options apply to the Code 32 symbology.

Code 32 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read Code 32 bar codes.

$CP3EN00

DEFAULT
Code 32 = Disable
$CP3EN01

Code 32 = Enable

Product Reference Guide 119


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical)

Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions


The following features are set for Code 32 by using these Code 39 settings:

"Code 39 Quiet Zones" on page 111


"Code 39 Minimum Reads" on page 112
NOTE
"Code 39 Decoding Level" on page 113
"Code 39 Interdigit Ratio" on page 117
"Code 39 Stitching" on page 119

Code 32 Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Code 32 bar code data.

$CP3CT00

DEFAULT
Code 32 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send
$CP3CT01

Code 32 Check Character Transmission = Send

Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission


This option enables/disable transmission of Code 32 start and stop characters.

$CP3SS00

DEFAULT
Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission = Don’t
Transmit
$CP3SS01

Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission = Transmit

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Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical) Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical)


The following options apply to the Code 39 CIP symbology.

Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable


Enables/Disables ability of the scanner to decode Code 39 CIP labels.

$CCCEN00

DEFAULT
Code 39 CIP = Disable
$CCCEN01

Code 39 CIP = Enable

Code 128
The following options apply to the Code 128 symbology.

Code 128 Enable/Disable


When disabled, the scanner will not read Code 128 bar codes.

$CC8EN00

Code 128 = Disable


$CC8EN01

DEFAULT
Code 128 = Enable

Product Reference Guide 121


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128

Expand Code 128 to Code 39


This feature enables/disables expansion of Code 128 labels to Code 39 labels. When enabled,
the label identifier for a Code 128 label shall be set to Code 39 and all Code 39 formatting
control shall be applied to the label.

$CC8C300

DEFAULT
Code 128 to Code 39 = Don’t Expand
$CC8C301

Code 128 to Code 39 = Expand

Code 128 Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Code 128 bar code data.

$CC8CT00

DEFAULT
Code 128 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send
$CC8CT01

Code 128 Check Character Transmission = Send

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Code 128 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 128 Function Character Transmission


Enables/disables transmission of Code128 function characters 1, 2, 3, and 4.

$CC8TF00

DEFAULT
Code 128 Function Character Transmission = Don’t
Send
$CC8TF01

Code 128 Function Character Transmission = Send

Code 128 Sub-Code Change Transmission


Enables/disables the transmission of “Sub-Code exchange” characters (NOT transmitted by
standard decoding).

$CC8SC00

DEFAULT
Code 128 Sub-Code Change Transmission = Disable
$CC8SC01

Code 128 Sub-Code Change Transmission = Enable

Product Reference Guide 123


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128

Code 128 Quiet Zones


This feature specifies the number of quiet zones for Code 128 labels. Quiet zones are blank
areas at the ends of a bar code and are typically 10 times the width of the narrowest bar or
space in the label.

$CC8LO00

Code 128 Quiet Zones = No Quiet Zones


$CC8LO01

Code 128 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zone on one side


$CC8LO02

Code 128 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides


$CC8LO03

DEFAULT
Code 128 Quiet Zones = Auto
$CC8LO04

Code 128 Quiet Zones = Virtual Quiet Zones on two


sides

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Code 128 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 128 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 128 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CC8MR01

DEFAULT
Code 128 Minimum Reads = 1
$CC8MR02

Code 128 Minimum Reads = 2


$CC8MR03

Code 128 Minimum Reads = 3


$CC8MR04

Code 128 Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 125


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128

Code 128 Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CC8DL02

Code 128 Decoding Level = Disabled


$CC8DL01

Code 128 Decoding Level = 1


$CC8DL02

Code 128 Decoding Level = 2


$CC8DL03

DEFAULT
Code 128 Decoding Level = 3
$CC8DL04

Code 128 Decoding Level = 4


$CC8DL05

Code 128 Decoding Level = 5

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Code 128 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 128 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Code 128
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CC8LC00

DEFAULT
Code 128 Length Control = Variable Length
$CC8LC01

Code 128 Length Control = Fixed Length

Product Reference Guide 127


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 128

Code 128 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 128 Length Control. Length 1 is
the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 1 to 80 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CC8L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 128 Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

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Code 128 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 128 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 128 Length Control. Length 2 is
the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 1 to 80 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CC8L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 128 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 80 = Length 2 is 80 Characters

Code 128 Stitching


This option enables/disables stitching for Code 128 labels. When parts of a Code 128 bar code
are presented to the scanner with this feature enabled, the bar code parts will be assembled
by the scanner’s software, and the data will be decoded if all bar code proofing requirements
are met.

$CC8ST00

Code 128 Stitching = Disable


$CC8ST01

DEFAULT
Code 128 Stitching = Enable

Product Reference Guide 129


Enter/Exit Programming Mode GS1-128

GS1-128
The following options apply to the GS1-128 symbology. (Also known as USS-128, GTIN-128,
UCC-128.)

GS1-128 Enable
This option enables/disables the ability of the scanner to translate GS1-128 labels to the GS1-
128 data format. Options are:
• Transmit GS1-128 labels in Code 128 data format.
• Transmit GS1-128 labels in GS1-128 data format.
• Do not transmit GS1-128 labels.

$CU8EN00

DEFAULT
GS1-128 = Transmit in Code 128 data format
$CU8EN01

GS1-128 = Transmit in GS1-128 data format


$CU8EN02

GS1-128 = Do not transmit GS1-128 labels

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)
The following options apply to the I 2 of 5 symbology.

When reading this symbology, the settings for I 2 of 5 Length Control


AND I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation MUST be enabled to increase
decoding safety.
CAUTION

I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read I 2 of 5 bar codes.

$CI2EN00

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 = Disable
$CI2EN01

I 2 of 5 = Enable

Product Reference Guide 131


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation


This option enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional I 2 of 5 check character.

$CI2CC00

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 Check Char Calc = Disable
$CI2CC01

I 2 of 5 Check Char Calc = Check Standard


(Modulo 10)
$CI2CC02

I 2 of 5 Check Char Calc = Check German Parcel


$CI2CC04

I 2 of 5 Check Char Calc = Check DHL


$CI2CC08

I 2 of 5 Check Char Calc = Check Daimler Chrysler


$CI2CC10

I 2 of 5 Check Char Calc = Check Bosch


$CI2CC20

I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Check Italian


Post

When disabled, any check character in label is treated as a data character.

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) Enter/Exit Programming Mode

I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with I 2 of 5 bar code data.

This feature is valid only when I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation is enabled.

NOTE

$CI2CT00

I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CI2CT01

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Send

Product Reference Guide 133


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads
This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an I 2 of 5 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CI2MR01

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 1
$CI2MR02

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 2
$CI2MR03

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 3
$CI2MR04

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 4

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) Enter/Exit Programming Mode

I 2 of 5 Decoding Level

This configuration item applies to Interleaved 2 of 5, Datalogic 2 of 5 and Standard 2 of 5.

NOTE

Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CI2DL02

2 of 5 Decoding Level = Disabled


$CI2DL01

2 of 5 Decoding Level = 1
$CI2DL02

2 of 5 Decoding Level = 2
$CI2DL03

DEFAULT
2 of 5 Decoding Level = 3
$CI2DL04

2 of 5 Decoding Level = 4
$CI2DL05

2 of 5 Decoding Level = 5

Product Reference Guide 135


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

I 2 of 5 Length Control
This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the I 2 of 5
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CI2LC00

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 Length Control = Variable Length
$CI2LC01

I 2 of 5 Length Control = Fixed Length

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Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) Enter/Exit Programming Mode

I 2 of 5 Set Length 1
This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for I 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. The length includes the bar code’s check and data characters.
The length can be set from 2 to 50 characters in increments of two. See "Set Length 1" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CI2L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select I 2 of 5 Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 06 = Length 1 is 6 Characters

Product Reference Guide 137


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

I 2 of 5 Set Length 2
This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for I 2 of 5 Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. The length includes the bar code’s check and data characters.
The length can be set from 2 to 50 characters. A setting of 0 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CI2L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select I 2 of 5 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

I 2 of 5 Zero Pattern
Enables/disables ZERO-Digit decoding. This character does not represent any cipher. It allows
encoding of an odd number of ciphers with Interleaved 2 of 5. It must be enabled to decode
Code 2 of 5 CIP/HR.

$CI2ZP00

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 Zero Pattern = Disable
$CI2ZP01

I 2 of 5 Zero Pattern = Enable

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Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR
The following options apply to the Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR symbology.

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable


Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR labels.

$CCHEN00

DEFAULT
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR = Disable
$CCHEN01

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR = Enable

Product Reference Guide 139


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Datalogic 2 of 5

Datalogic 2 of 5
The following options apply to the Datalogic 2 of 5 symbology.

Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read Datalogic 2 of 5 bar codes.

$CD2EN00

DEFAULT
Datalogic 2 of 5 = Disable
$CD2EN01

Datalogic 2 of 5 = Enable

Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation


This option enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Datalogic 2 of 5 check
character.

$CD2CC00

DEFAULT
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Disable
$CD2CC01

Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Enable

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Datalogic 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission


This option enables/disables transmission of an optional Datalogic 2 of 5 character.

$CD2CT00

Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Don’t


Send
$CD2CT01

DEFAULT
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Send

Datalogic 2 of 5 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an Datalogic 2 of 5 label
must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CD2MR01

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 1
$CD2MR02

DEFAULT
I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 2
$CD2MR03

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 3
$CD2MR04

I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 141


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Datalogic 2 of 5

Datalogic 2 of 5 Decoding Level

The Datalogic 2 of 5 Decoding Level feature is set using "I 2 of 5 Decoding


Level" on page 135.
NOTE

Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Datalogic
2 of 5 symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CD2LC00

DEFAULT
Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control = Variable Length
$CD2LC01

Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control = Fixed Length

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Datalogic 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control.
Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in
Fixed Length Mode. The length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 2 to 50 characters in increments of two. See "Set Length 1" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CD2L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Datalogic 2 of 5 Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 06 = Length 1 is 6 Characters

Product Reference Guide 143


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Datalogic 2 of 5

Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control.
Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if
in Fixed Length Mode. The length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 2 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CD2L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Datalogic 2 of 5 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Datalogic 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio


This feature specifies the maximum ratio between intercharacter space and module for
Datalogic 2 of 5.

$CD2IR00

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = Disable


$CD2IR01

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 1


$CD2IR02

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 2


$CD2IR03

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 3


$CD2IR04

DEFAULT
Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 4
$CD2IR05

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 5

Product Reference Guide 145


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Datalogic 2 of 5

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Maximum Ratio — cont.


$CD2IR06

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 6


$CD2IR07

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 7


$CD2IR08

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 8


$CD2IR09

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 9


$CD2IR0A

Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio = 10

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Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codabar
The following options apply to the Codabar symbology.

Codabar Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read Codabar bar codes.

$CCBEN00

DEFAULT
Codabar = Disable
$CCBEN01

Codabar = Enable

Codabar Check Character Calculation


Enable this option to enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Codabar
check character. When disabled, any check characters in the label are treated as data
characters.

$CCBCC00

DEFAULT
Codabar Check Character Calculation = Don’t Calculate
$CCBCC01

Codabar Check Character Calculation = Enable AIM


standard check char.
$CCBCC02

Codabar Check Character Calculation = Enable Modulo


10 check char.

Product Reference Guide 147


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar

Codabar Check Character Transmission


Enable this option to transmit the check character along with Codabar bar code data.

This feature is valid only when Codabar Check Character Calculation is enabled.

NOTE

$CCBCT00

Codabar Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CCBCT01

DEFAULT
Codabar Check Character Transmission = Send

Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission


Enable this option to enable/disable transmission of Codabar start and stop characters.

$CCBSS00

Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission = Don’t


Transmit
$CCBSS01

DEFAULT
Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission = Transmit

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Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codabar Start/Stop Character Set


This option specifies the format of transmitted Codabar start/stop characters.

$CCBSC00

Codabar Check Character Set = ABCD/TN*E


$CCBSC01

Codabar Check Character Set = ABCD/ABCD


$CCBSC02

Codabar Check Character Set = abcd/tn*e


$CCBSC03

DEFAULT
Codabar Check Character Set = abcd/abcd

Codabar Start/Stop Character Match


When enabled, this option requires that start and stop characters match.

$CCBSM00

DEFAULT
Codabar Start/Stop Character Match = Don’t Require
Match
$CCBSM01

Codabar Start/Stop Character Match = Require Match

Product Reference Guide 149


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar

Codabar Quiet Zones


This feature specifies the number of quiet zones for Codabar labels. Quiet zones are blank
areas at the ends of a bar code and are typically 10 times the width of the narrowest bar or
space in the label.

$CCBLO01

Codabar Quiet Zones = Quiet Zone on one side


$CCBLO02

Codabar Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides


$CCBLO03

DEFAULT
Codabar Quiet Zones = Auto
$CCBLO04

Codabar Quiet Zones = Virtual Quiet Zones on two


sides
$CCBLO05

Codabar Quiet Zones = Small Quiet Zones on two sides

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Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codabar Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Codabar label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CCBMR01

DEFAULT
Codabar Minimum Reads = 1
$CCBMR02

Codabar Minimum Reads = 2


$CCBMR03

Codabar Minimum Reads = 3


$CCBMR04

Codabar Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 151


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar

Codabar Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CCBDL02

Codabar Decoding Level = Disabled


$CCBDL01

Codabar Decoding Level = 1


$CCBDL02

Codabar Decoding Level = 2


$CCBDL03

DEFAULT
Codabar Decoding Level = 3
$CCBDL04

Codabar Decoding Level = 4


$CCBDL05

Codabar Decoding Level = 5

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Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codabar Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Codabar
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CCBLC00

DEFAULT
Codabar Length Control = Variable Length
$CCBLC01

Codabar Length Control = Fixed Length

Product Reference Guide 153


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar

Codabar Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Codabar Length Control. Length 1 is
the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s start, stop, check and data characters. The
length must include at least one data character.
The length can be set from 3 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CCBL1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Codabar Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 03 = Length 1 is 3 Characters

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Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codabar Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Codabar Length Control. Length 2 is
the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. The length includes the bar code’s start, stop, check and data characters. The
length must include at least one data character.
The length can be set from 3 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CCBL2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Codabar Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

Product Reference Guide 155


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codabar

Codabar Interdigit Ratio


This feature specifies the maximum ratio between an intercharacter space and module for
Codabar labels.

$CCBIR00

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = Disable


$CCBIR01

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 1


$CCBIR02

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 2


$CCBIR03

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 3


$CCBIR04

DEFAULT
Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 4
$CCBIR05

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 5

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Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codabar Interdigit Ratio — cont.


$CCBIR06

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 6


$CCBIR07

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 7


$CCBIR08

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 8


$CCBIR09

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 9


$CCBIR0A

Codabar Interdigit Ratio = 10

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode ABC Codabar

ABC Codabar
The following options apply to the ABC Codabar symbology.

ABC Codabar Enable/Disable


Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode ABC Codabar labels.

$CCBAB00

DEFAULT
ABC Codabar = Disable
$CCBAB01

ABC Codabar = Enable

ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode


Specifies the concatenation mode between Static and Dynamic.

$CCBCM00

DEFAULT
ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode = Static
$CCBCM01

ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode = Dynamic

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ABC Codabar Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout


This parameter specifies the timeout in 10-millisecond ticks used by the ABC Codabar
Dynamic Concatenation Mode. The timeout can be set within a range of 05 to 255 in 10ms
increments. A setting of zero specifies no delay.

$CKBQI To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT


bar code above, then the bar code at left fol-
lowed by digits from the Alphanumeric charac-
ters in Appendix D, Keypad representing your
Select ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation desired character(s). End by scanning the
Timeout Setting ENTER/EXIT bar code again.
~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 10 = Quiet Interval of 200 ms

ABC Codabar Force Concatenation


Forces labels starting or ending with D to be concatenated.

$CCBFC00

DEFAULT
ABC Codabar Force Concatenation = Disable
$CCBFC01

ABC Codabar Force Concatenation = Enable

Product Reference Guide 159


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11

Code 11
The following options apply to the Code 11 symbology.

Code 11 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read Code 11 bar codes.

$CC1EN00

DEFAULT
Code 11 = Disable
$CC1EN01

Code 11 = Enable

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Code 11 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 11 Check Character Calculation


This option enables/disables calculation and verification of optional Code 11 check character.

$CC1CC00

Code 11 Check Character Calculation = Disable


$CC1CC01

Code 11 Check Character Calculation = Check C


$CC1CC02

Code 11 Check Character Calculation = Check K


$CC1CC03

DEFAULT
Code 11 Check Character Calculation = Check C and K

Code 11 Check Character Transmission


This feature enables/disables transmission of an optional Code 11 check character.

$CC1CT00

Code 11 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CC1CT01

DEFAULT
Code 11 Check Character Transmission = Send

Product Reference Guide 161


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11

Code 11 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 11 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CC1MR01

Code 11 Minimum Reads = 1


$CC1MR02

DEFAULT
Code 11 Minimum Reads = 2
$CC1MR03

Code 11 Minimum Reads = 3


$CC1MR04

Code 11 Minimum Reads = 4

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Code 11 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 11 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Code 11
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CC1LC00

DEFAULT
Code 11 Length Control = Variable Length
$CC1LC01

Code 11 Length Control = Fixed Length

Code 11 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 11 Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check and data characters.
The length can be set from 2 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CC1L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 11 Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 04 = Length 1 is 4 Characters

Product Reference Guide 163


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11

Code 11 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 11 Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check and data characters.
The length can be set from 2 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CC1L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 11 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Code 11 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio


This feature specifies the ratio between an intercharacter space and module for Code 11
labels.

$CC1IR00

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = Disable


$CC1IR01

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 1


$CC1IR02

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 2


$CC1IR03

Code11 Interdigit Ratio = 3


$CC1IR04

DEFAULT
Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 4
$CC1IR05

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 5

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 11

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio — cont.


$CC1IR06

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 6


$CC1IR07

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 7


$CC1IR08

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 8


$CC1IR09

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 9


$CC1IR0A

Code 11 Interdigit Ratio = 10

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Code 11 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 11 Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CC1DL02

Codabar Decoding Level = Disabled


$CC1DL01

Codabar Decoding Level = 1


$CC1DL02

Codabar Decoding Level = 2


$CC1DL03

DEFAULT
Codabar Decoding Level = 3
$CC1DL04

Codabar Decoding Level = 4


$CC1DL05

Codabar Decoding Level = 5

Product Reference Guide 167


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Standard 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5
The following options apply to the Standard 2 of 5 symbology.

Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
When disabled, the scanner will not read Standard 2 of 5 bar codes.

$CS2EN00

DEFAULT
Standard 2 of 5 = Disable
$CS2EN01

Standard 2 of 5 = Enable

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation


This option enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Standard 2 of 5 check
character.

$CS2CC00

DEFAULT
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Disable
$CS2CC01

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Enable

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Standard 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission


This feature enables/disables transmission of an optional Standard 2 of 5 check character.

$CS2CT00

Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Don’t


Send
$CS2CT01

DEFAULT
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Send

Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Standard 2 of 5 label must
be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CS2MR01

Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 1


$CS2MR02

DEFAULT
Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 2
$CS2MR03

Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 3


$CS2MR04

Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 169


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Standard 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5 Decoding Level

The Standard 2 of 5 Decoding Level feature is set using "I 2 of 5 Decoding


Level" on page 135.
NOTE

Standard 2 of 5 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Standard
2 of 5 symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CS2LC00

DEFAULT
Standard 2 of 5 Length Control = Variable Length
$CS2LC01

Standard 2 of 5 Length Control = Fixed Length

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Standard 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Standard 2 of 5 Length Control. Length
1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check and data characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CS2L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Standard 2 of 5 Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 08 = Length 1 is 8 Characters

Product Reference Guide 171


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Standard 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Standard 2 of 5 Length Control. Length
2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in
Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check and data characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CS2L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Standard 2 of 5 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Industrial 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Industrial 2 of 5
The following options apply to the Industrial 2 of 5 symbology.

Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Industrial 2 of 5 labels.

$CU2EN00

DEFAULT
Industrial 2 of 5 = Disable
$CU2EN01

Industrial 2 of 5 = Enable

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation


Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional Industrial 2 of 5 check character.

$CU2CC00

DEFAULT
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Disable
$CU2CC01

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation = Enable

Product Reference Guide 173


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Industrial 2 of 5

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission


Enables/disables transmission of an Industrial 2 of 5 check character.

$CU2CT00

Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Dis-


able
$CU2CT01

DEFAULT
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission = Enable

Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Industrial
2 of 5 symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CU2LC00

DEFAULT
Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control = Variable Length
$CU2LC01

Industrial 2 of 5 = Fixed Length

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Industrial 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control.
Length 1 is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in
Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CU2L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

Product Reference Guide 175


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Industrial 2 of 5

Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control.
Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if
in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift
characters. The length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CU2L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Industrial 2 of 5 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Industrial 2 of 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an Industrial 2 of 5 label
must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CU2MR01

DEFAULT
Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 1
$CU2MR02

Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 2


$CU2MR03

Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 3


$CU2MR04

Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads = 4

Product Reference Guide 177


Enter/Exit Programming Mode IATA

IATA
The following options apply to the IATA symbology.

IATA Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables the ability of the scanner to decode IATA labels.

$CIAEN00

DEFAULT
IATA = Disable
$CIAEN01

IATA = Enable

IATA Check Character Transmission


Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional Industrial 2 of 5 check character.

$CIACT00

IATA Check Character Transmission = Disable


$CIACT01

DEFAULT
IATA Check Character Transmission = Enable

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ISBT 128 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ISBT 128
The following options apply to the ISBT 128 symbology.

ISBT 128 Concatenation


Enables/disables ISBT128 concatenation of 2 labels.

$CI8CE00

DEFAULT
ISBN 128 Concatenation = Disable
$CI8CE01

ISBN 128 Concatenation = Enable

ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode


Specifies the concatenation mode between Static and Dynamic.

This option is only valid when ISBT 128 Concatenation is enabled (see page 179).

NOTE

$CI8CM00

DEFAULT
ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode = Static
$CI8CM01

ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode = Dynamic

Product Reference Guide 179


Enter/Exit Programming Mode ISBT 128

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout


Specifies the timeout used by the ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Mode.

$CI8DT05

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 50 msec


$CI8DT0A

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 100 msec


$CI8DT14

DEFAULT
ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 200 msec
$CI8DT32

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 500 msec


$CI8DT4B

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 750 msec


$CI8DT64

ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout = 1 second

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ISBT 128 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

ISBT 128 Force Concatenation


When enabled, this feature forces all ISBT 128 labels to be concatenated.

This option is only valid when ISBT 128 Concatenation is


enabled. (see page 179).
NOTE

$CI8FC00

DEFAULT
ISBT 128 Force Concatenation = Disable
$CI8FC01

ISBT 128 Force Concatenation = Enable

ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options

Use the Datalogic Aladdin configuration application or Contact Customer Support to set up
pairs of label types for concatenation.
NOTE

Product Reference Guide 181


Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI

MSI
The following options apply to the MSI symbology.

MSI Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode MSI labels.

$CMSEN00

DEFAULT
MSI = Disable
$CMSEN01

MSI = Enable

MSI Check Character Calculation


Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional MSI check character.

$CMSCC00

MSI Check Character Calculation = Disable


$CMSCC01

DEFAULT
MSI Check Character Calculation = Enable Mod10
$CMSCC02

MSI Check Character Calculation = Enable Mod11/10


$CMSCC03

MSI Check Character Calculation = Enable Mod10/10

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MSI Enter/Exit Programming Mode

MSI Check Character Transmission


Enables/disables transmission of an MSI check character.

$CMSCT00

MSI Check Character Transmission = Disable


$CMSCT01

DEFAULT
MSI Check Character Transmission = Enable

MSI Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the MSI
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CMSLC00

DEFAULT
MSI Length Control = Variable Length
$CMSLC01

MSI = Fixed Length

Product Reference Guide 183


Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI

MSI Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for MSI Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 01 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CMSL1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select MSI Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

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MSI Enter/Exit Programming Mode

MSI Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for MSI Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The
length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 0 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CMSL2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select MSI Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

Product Reference Guide 185


Enter/Exit Programming Mode MSI

MSI Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times an MSI label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CMSMR01

MSI Minimum Reads = 1


$CMSMR02

MSI Minimum Reads = 2


$CMSMR03

MSI Minimum Reads = 3


$CMSMR04

DEFAULT
MSI Minimum Reads = 4

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MSI Enter/Exit Programming Mode

MSI Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CMSDL00

MSI Decoding Level = Disable


$CMSDL01

MSI Decoding Level = 1


$CMSDL02

MSI Decoding Level = 2


$CMSDL03

DEFAULT
MSI Decoding Level = 3
$CMSDL04

MSI Decoding Level = 4


$CMSDL05

MSI Decoding Level = 5

Product Reference Guide 187


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93

Code 93
The following options apply to the Code 93 symbology.

Code 93 Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Code 93 labels.

$CC9EN00

DEFAULT
Code 93 = Disable
$CC9EN01

Code 93 = Enable

Code 93 Check Character Calculation


Enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Code 93 check character.

$CC9CC00

Code 93 Check Character Calculation = Disable


$CC9CC01

Code 93 Check Character Calculation = Enable Check C


$CC9CC02

Code 93 Check Character Calculation = Enable Check K


$CC9CC03

DEFAULT
Code 93 Check Character Calculation =
Enable Check C and K

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Code 93 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 93 Check Character Transmission


Enables/disables transmission of an optional Code 93 check character.

$CC9CT00

Code 93 Check Character Transmission = Disable


$CC9CT01

DEFAULT
Code 93 Check Character Transmission = Enable

Code 93 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Code 93
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CC9LC00

DEFAULT
Code 93 Length Control = Variable Length
$CC9LC01

Code 93 = Fixed Length

Product Reference Guide 189


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93

Code 93 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 93 Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 01 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CC9L1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 93 Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

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Code 93 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 93 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 93 Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The
length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CC9L2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Code 93 Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

Product Reference Guide 191


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93

Code 93 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 93 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CC9MR01

DEFAULT
Code 93 Minimum Reads = 1
$CC9MR02

Code 93 Minimum Reads = 2


$CC9MR03

Code 93 Minimum Reads = 3


$CC9MR04

Code 93 Minimum Reads = 4

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Code 93 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 93 Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CC9DL00

Code 93 Decoding Level = Disable


$CC9DL01

Code 93 Decoding Level = 1


$CC9DL02

Code 93 Decoding Level = 2


$CC9DL03

DEFAULT
Code 93 Decoding Level = 3
$CC9DL04

Code 93 Decoding Level = 4


$CC9DL05

Code 93 Decoding Level = 5

Product Reference Guide 193


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 93

Code 93 Quiet Zones


Enables/disables fixed length stitching for Code 93.

This feature is available only on the TD1130 model.

NOTE

$CC9LO00

Code 93 Quiet Zones = No Quiet Zones


$CC9LO01

Code 93 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zone on one side


$CC9LO02

Code 93 Quiet Zones = Quiet Zones on two sides


$CC9LO03

DEFAULT
Code 93 Quiet Zones = Auto
$CC9LO04

Code 93 Quiet Zones = Virtual Quiet Zones on two


sides

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Codablock F Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codablock F
The following options apply to the Codablock F symbology.

Codablock F Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables the ability of the scanner to decode Codablock F labels.

$CCFEN00

DEFAULT
Codablock F = Disable
$CCFEN01

Codablock F = Enable

Codablock F EAN Enable/Disable


Enables/Disables the Codablock F EAN subtype (code with FNC1 in the first position).

$CCFEA00

DEFAULT
Codablock F EAN = Disable
$CCFEA01

Codablock F EAN = Enable

Product Reference Guide 195


Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codablock F

Codablock F AIM Check


Specifies if Check Digit calculation algorithm is AIM compliant or not.

$CCFAC00

Codablock F AIM Check = Not AIM compliant


$CCFAC01

DEFAULT
Codablock F AIM Check = AIM compliant

Codablock F Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the
Codablock F symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CCFLC00

DEFAULT
Codablock F Length Control = Variable Length
$CCFLC01

Codablock F = Fixed Length

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Codablock F Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Codablock F Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Codablock F Length Control. Length 1
is the minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 003 to 255 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CCFL1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Codablock F Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 003 = Length 1 is 3 Characters

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Codablock F

Codablock F Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Codablock F Length Control. Length 2
is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The
length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 3 to 255 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CCFL2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select Codablock F Length 2 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 100 = Length 2 is 100 Characters

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Code 4 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 4
The following options apply to the Code 4 symbology.

Code 4 Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Code 4 labels.

$CCREN00

DEFAULT
Code 4 = Disable
$CCREN01

Code 4 = Enable

Code 4 Check Character Transmission


This feature enables/disables transmission of an optional Code 4 check character.

$CCRCT00

Code 4 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CCRCT01

DEFAULT
Code 4 Check Character Transmission = Send

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 5

Code 4 Hex to Decimal Conversion


This feature enables/disables the conversion of hexadecimal label data to decimal label data.

$CCRHD00

Code 4 Hex to Decimal Conversion = Disable


$CCRHD01

DEFAULT
Code 4 Hex to Decimal Conversion = Enable

Code 5
The following options apply to the Code 5 symbology.

Code 5 Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Code 5 labels.

$CC5EN00

DEFAULT
Code 5 = Disable
$CC5EN01

Code 5 = Enable

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Code 5 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 5 Check Character Transmission


This feature enables/disables transmission of an optional Code 5 check character.

$CC5CT00

Code 5 Check Character Transmission = Don’t Send


$CC5CT01

DEFAULT
Code 5 Check Character Transmission = Send

Code 5 Hex to Decimal Conversion


This feature enables/disables the conversion of hexadecimal label data to decimal label data.

$CC5HD00

Code 5 Hex to Decimal Conversion = Disable


$CC5HD01

DEFAULT
Code 5 Hex to Decimal Conversion = Enable

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Code 4 and Code 5 Common Configuration Items

Code 4 and Code 5 Common Configuration Items


The following options apply to both Code 4 and Code 5 symbologies.

Code 4 and 5 Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

This configuration item applies to Code 4 and Code 5.

NOTE

$CC5DL01

Code 4 and Code 5 Decoding Level = 1


$CC5DL02

Code 4 and Code 5 Decoding Level = 2


$CC5DL03

DEFAULT
Code 4 and Code 5 Decoding Level = 3
$CC5DL04

Code 4 and Code 5 Decoding Level = 4


$CC5DL05

Code 4 and Code 5 Decoding Level = 5

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Code 4 and Code 5 Common Configuration Items Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Code 4 and Code 5 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Code 4 or Code 5 label
must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CC5MR01

DEFAULT
Code 4 or Code 5 Minimum Reads = 1
$CC5MR02

Code 4 or Code 5 Minimum Reads = 2


$CC5MR03

Code 4 or Code 5 Minimum Reads = 3


$CC5MR04

Code 4 or Code 5 Minimum Reads = 4

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Follett 2 of 5

Follett 2 of 5
The following options apply to the Follett 2 of 5 symbology.

Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Follett 2 of 5 labels.

$CF2EN00

DEFAULT
Follett 2 of 5 = Disable
$CF2EN01

Follett 2 of 5 = Enable

BC412
The following options apply to the BC412 symbology.

BC412 Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode BC412 labels.

$CBCEN00

DEFAULT
BC412 = Disable
$CBCEN01

BC412 = Enable

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BC412 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

BC412 Check Character Calculation


Enable this option to enable/disable calculation and verification of an optional BC412 check
character. When disabled, any check character in the label is treated as a data character.

$CBCCC00

DEFAULT
BC412 Check Character Calculation = Don’t Calculate
$CBCCC01

BC412 Check Character Calculation = Calculate Check


Character

BC412 Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a BC412 label must be
decoded before it is accepted as good read.

$CBCMR01

BC412 Minimum Reads = 1


$CBCMR02

DEFAULT
BC412 Minimum Reads = 2
$CBCMR03

BC412 Minimum Reads = 3


$CBCMR04

BC412 Minimum Reads = 4

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode BC412

BC412 Decoding Level


Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on
page 239 for more detailed programming instructions.

$CBCDL01

BC412 Decoding Level = 1


$CBCDL02

BC412 Decoding Level = 2


$CBCDL03

DEFAULT
BC412 Decoding Level = 3
$CBCDL04

BC412 Decoding Level = 4


$CBCDL05

BC412 Decoding Level = 5

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BC412 Enter/Exit Programming Mode

BC412 Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the BC412
symbology.

Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.

Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

$CBCLC00

DEFAULT
BC412 Length Control = Variable Length
$CBCLC01

BC412 Length Control = Fixed Length

BC412 Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for BC412 Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only.
The length can be set from 0 to 50 characters. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for more
detailed programming instructions.

$CBCL1 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
Select BC412 Set Length 1 Setting by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode BC412

BC412 Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for BC412 Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The
length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length). See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for more detailed programming
instructions.

$CBCL2 To configure this feature, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


code above, then the bar code at left followed by dig-
its from the Alphanumeric characters in Appendix D,
Keypad representing your desired character(s). End
by scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code again.
Select BC412 Length 2 Setting

~
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Plessey Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Plessey
The following options apply to the Plessey symbology.

Plessey Enable/Disable
Enables/Disables ability of scanner to decode Plessey labels.

DEFAULT
Plessey = Disable

Plessey = Enable

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey

Plessey Check Character Calculation


Enables/Disables calculation and verification of an optional Plessey check
character.

Plessey Check Character Calculation = Disable

DEFAULT
Plessey Check Character Calculation =
Enable Plessey std. check char. verification

Plessey Check Character Calculation =


Enable Anker check char. verification

Plessey Check Character Calculation =


Enable Plessey std. and Anker check char verification

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Plessey Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Plessey Check Character Transmission


Enables/disables transmission of an MSI check character.

Plessey Check Character Transmission = Disable

DEFAULT
Plessey Check Character Transmission = Enable

Plessey Length Control


This feature specifies either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for the Plessey
symbology.
Variable Length. For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.
Fixed Length. For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

DEFAULT
Plessey Length Control = Variable Length

Plessey = Fixed Length

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey

Plessey Set Length 1


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Plessey Length Control. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data characters only. The length can be set from 01 to 50
characters.
Table 4 provides some examples for setting Length 1. See "Set Length 1" on page 239 for
detailed instructions on setting this feature.

Table 4. Plessey Length 1 Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

1 Desired Setting 01 Character 07 Characters 15 Characters 50 Characters

2 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

3 Scan SELECT Plessey LENGTH 1 SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


4 ‘0’ and ‘1’ ‘0’ and ‘7’ ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘5’ AND ‘0’
Appendix D, Keypad
5 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Select Plessey Set Length 1 Setting

Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to


abort and not save the entry string. You can then
start again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 01 = Length 1 is 1 Character

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Plessey Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Plessey Set Length 2


This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Plessey Length Control. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed
Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters. The
length does not include start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 0 specifies to ignore this length
(only one fixed length).
Table 5 provides examples for setting Length 2. See "Set Length 2" on page 241 for detailed
instructions on setting this feature.

Table 5. Plessey Length 2 Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


00 (Ignore This
1 Desired Setting 07 Characters 15 Characters 50 Characters
Length)
2 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

3 Scan SELECT PLESSEY LENGTH 2 SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


4 ‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’ and ‘7’ ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘5’ AND ‘0’
Appendix D, Keypad
5 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

Select Plessey Length 2 Setting

Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to


abort and not save the entry string. You can then
start again at the beginning.
CANCEL

DEFAULT 50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey

Plessey Minimum Reads


This feature specifies the minimum number of consecutive times a Plessey la-
bel must be decoded before it is accepted as good read.

Plessey Minimum Reads = 1

Plessey Minimum Reads = 2

Plessey Minimum Reads = 3

DEFAULT
Plessey Minimum Reads = 4

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Plessey Enter/Exit Programming Mode

Plessey Decoding Level


Specifies the decoding level for Plessey. Decoding Levels are used to configure
a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to very conservative de-
pending on a particular customer’s needs. See "Decoding Levels" on page 239 for
more information on this feature.

Plessey Decoding Level = Disable

Plessey Decoding Level = 1 (conservative)

Plessey Decoding Level = 2

DEFAULT
Plessey Decoding Level = 3

Plessey Decoding Level = 4

Plessey Decoding Level = 5 (aggressive)

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Enter/Exit Programming Mode Plessey

NOTES

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Chapter 4
References
This section contains explanations and examples of selected bar code features. See
"Configuration Using Bar Codes" starting on page 15 for the actual bar code labels used to configure
the scanner.

RS-232 Parameters.................................................................................. 244


RS-232 Only .................................................................................. 244
Baud Rate................................................................................ 244
Stop Bits .................................................................................. 244
Parity........................................................................................ 244
Handshaking Control ............................................................. 244
RS-232/USB COM Parameters ................................................... 245
Intercharacter Delay............................................................... 245
ACK NAK Options.................................................................... 246
ACK Character ......................................................................... 246
NAK Character......................................................................... 247
ACK NAK Timeout Value ........................................................ 248
ACK NAK Retry Count............................................................. 249
Disable Character ................................................................... 250
Enable Character .................................................................... 251
Keyboard Interface ................................................................................... 252
Wedge Quiet Interval ................................................................... 252
Intercharacter Delay..................................................................... 253
Intercode Delay ............................................................................. 254
Data Format .............................................................................................. 255
Data Editing................................................................................... 255
Global Prefix/Suffix ...................................................................... 256
Global AIM ID................................................................................. 257
Label ID .......................................................................................... 258
Character Conversion................................................................... 262
Reading Parameters ................................................................................ 264
Label Gone Timeout ..................................................................... 264
Good Read LED Duration ............................................................. 265
Symbologies .............................................................................................. 270
Decoding Levels ............................................................................ 270
Set Length ..................................................................................... 270

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References

RS-232 Parameters
RS-232 Only

Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to
match the baud rate setting of the host device. With an improper baud rate setting, data may
not reach the host correctly.

Stop Bits
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one
character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream.
The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is
programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device
requirements.

Parity
This feature specifies parity required for sending and receiving data. A parity check bit is the
most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host
device requirements.
• Select None when no parity bit is required.
• Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an
odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
• Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that
an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

Handshaking Control
The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the
hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). Handshaking
Control includes the following options:
• RTS — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS is ignored.
• RTS/CTS — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS gates transmissions.
• RTS/XON/XOFF — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS is ignored. XON and XOFF
gate transmissions.
• RTS On/CTS — RTS is always asserted. CTS gates transmissions.
• RTS/CTS Scan Control — RTS is asserted during transmissions. CTS gates transmissions
and controls enable and disable state of scanner.

RS-232/USB COM Parameters

Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the
beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in
10ms increments. A setting of zero specifies no delay.
To set the delay:

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RS-232 Parameters
1. Determine the desired setting in milliseconds.

2. Divide the desired setting by 10 (setting is in 10ms increments). Pad the result with
leading zeroes to yield two digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc.

3. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Programming Mode.

4. Go to page 23 and scan the bar code: SELECT INTERCHARACTER DELAY SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indication
after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the beginning.
NOTE
6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit.
This completes the procedure. See the following table for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 6. Intercharacter Delay Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


1 Desired Setting 50ms 150ms 600ms 850ms

Divide by 10 (pad with


2 leading zeroes to yield two- 05 15 60 85
digits)

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT INTERCHARACTER DELAY SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


5 ‘0’ and ‘5’ ‘5’ and ‘0’ ‘6’ and ‘0’ ‘8’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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References

ACK NAK Options


This enables/disables the ability of the scanner to support the RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol.
When configured, the scanner and/or host sends an “ACK” when it receives data properly, and
sends “NAK” when the data is in error.
Options are:
• Disable
• Enable for label transmission — The scanner expects an ACK/NAK response from the
host when a label is sent
• Enable for host-command acknowledge — The scanner will respond with ACK/NAK
when the host sends a command
• Enable for label transmission and host-command acknowledge

ACK Character
This setting specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the ACK character. ASCII
characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected.

Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host commands


conflicts with normal operation of these characters. 8-bit data is not recog-
nized when the option Stop Bits has been set as 7 Data Bits.
NOTE
1. Determine the desired character or value.

2. Use the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual to find the hex equivalent for
the desired character/value.

3. Go to page 26 and scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE to enter Programming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT ACK CHARACTER SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two alphanumeric characters from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad,
that represent the desired character/value determined above. The second character will
cause a two-beep indication.

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit.


See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 7. ACK Character Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

1 Desired Character/Value ACK $ @ >

Hex equivalent from ASCII


2 0x06 0x24 0x40 0x3E
Chart

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT ACK CHARACTER SETTING

Scan Two Characters from


5 ‘0’ and ‘6’ ‘2’ and ‘4’ ‘4’ and ‘0’ ‘3’ AND ‘E’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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RS-232 Parameters

NAK Character
This setting specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the NAK character. ASCII
characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected.

Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host


commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters. 8-bit
data is not recognized when the option Stop Bits has been set as 7
NOTE Data Bits.

To set this feature:

1. Determine the desired character or value.

2. Use the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual to find the hex equivalent for
the desired character/value.

3. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Programming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT NAK CHARACTER SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two alpha-numeric characters from the keypad in Appendix D, Key-
pad, that represent the desired character/value determined above. The second character
will cause a two-beep indication.

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 8. NAK Character Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


1 Desired Character/Value NAK $ @ >

2 Hex equivalent 0x15 0x24 0x40 0x3E

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE


4 Scan SELECT NAK CHARACTER SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


5 ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘2’ and ‘4’ ‘4’ and ‘0’ ‘3’ AND ‘E’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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References

ACK NAK Timeout Value


This option specifies the amount of time the scanner waits for an ACK character from the host
following label transmission. The selectable timeout range is 200 milliseconds to 15,000ms (15
seconds) in 200ms increments. A selection of 0 disables the timeout.
To set this value:

1. Determine the desired setting in milliseconds.

2. Divide the desired setting by 200 (setting is in 200ms increments). Pad the result with
leading zeroes to yield two digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc.

3. Go to page 27 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Pro-
gramming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT ACK NAK TIMEOUT VALUE SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indication
after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE
6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 9. ACK NAK Timeout Value Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

1 Desired Setting 200ms 1,000ms (1 sec.) 5200ms (5.2 sec.) 15,000ms (15 sec.)

2 Divide by 200 01 05 26 75

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT ACK NAK TIMEOUT VALUE SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


5 ‘0’ and ‘1’ ‘0’ and ‘5’ ‘2’ and ‘6’ ‘7’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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RS-232 Parameters

ACK NAK Retry Count


This feature specifies the number of times the scanner retries a label transmission due to a
retry condition. The selectable range is from 1 to 254 retries. A selection of 0 disables the
count, and a selection of 255 specifies unlimited retries.

To set this feature:

1. Determine the desired setting.

2. Pad the number with leading zeroes to yield three digits. For example: 0 = 000, 5 = 005,
20 = 020, etc.

3. Go to page 28 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Pro-
gramming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT ACK NAK RETRY COUNT SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate three digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent
the number which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indica-
tion after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE
6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 10. ACK NAK Retry Count Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


Disable Retry
1 Desired Setting 3 Retries 54 Retries Unlimited Retries
Count
2 Pad with leading zero(es) 000 003 054 255

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT ACK NAK RETRY COUNT SETTING

Scan Three Characters From


5 ‘0’, ‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’, ‘0’ and ‘3’ ‘0’, ‘5’ and ‘4’ ‘2’, ‘5’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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References

Disable Character
Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to disable the scanner.
ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected.
Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host
commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters. 8-bit
data is not recognized when the option Stop Bits has been set as 7
NOTE Data Bits.

To set the value:

1. Determine the desired character or value. A setting of 0xFF indicates the Disable Charac-
ter is not used (not available).

2. Use the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual to find the hex equivalent for
the desired character/value.

3. Go to page 30 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Pro-
gramming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT DISABLE CHARACTER SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two alphanumeric characters from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad,
that represent the desired character/value determined above. The second character will
cause a two-beep indication.

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 11. Disable Character Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


Disable Command
1 Desired character/value ‘d’ ‘}’ ‘D’
Not Used
Hex equivalent from ASCII
2 0x64 0x7D 0x44 0xFF
Chart

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT DISABLE CHARACTER VALUE SETTING


Scan Two Characters From
5 ‘6’ and ‘4’ ‘7’ and ‘D’ ‘4’ and ‘4’ ‘F’ AND ‘F’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Enable Character
Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to enable the scanner.
ASCII characters or any hex value from 0 to 0xFF can be selected.
Setting to previously defined characters such as XON, XOFF, or host
commands conflicts with normal operation of these characters. 8-bit
data is not recognized when the option Stop Bits has been set as 7
NOTE Data Bits.

To set this feature:


Determine the desired character or value. A setting of 0xFF indicates the Enable Character is
not used (not available).

1. Determine the desired character or value.

2. Use the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual to find the hex equivalent for
the desired character/value.

3. Go to page 31 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Pro-
gramming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT ENABLE CHARACTER SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two alphanumeric characters from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad,
that represent the desired character/value determined above. The second character will
cause a two-beep indication.

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 12. Enable Character Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


Enable Command
1 Desired character/value ‘e’ ‘}’ ‘E’
Not Used
Hex equivalent from ASCII
2 0x65 0x7D 0x45 0xFF
Chart

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT ENABLE CHARACTER VALUE SETTING


Scan Two Characters From
5 ‘6’ and ‘5’ ‘7’ and ‘D’ ‘4’ and ‘5’ ‘F’ AND ‘F’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Keyboard Interface
Wedge Quiet Interval
Specifies the amount of time the scanner looks for keyboard activity before it breaks the
keyboard connection in order to transmit data to host. The range is from 0 to 990ms in 10ms
increments.

This feature applies ONLY to the Keyboard Wedge interface.

NOTE

1. Determine the desired setting in milliseconds.

2. Divide the desired setting by 10 (setting is in 10ms increments). Pad the result with
leading zeroes to yield two digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc.

3. Go to page 39 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Prog.
Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT WEDGE QUIET INTERVAL SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indication
after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the beginning.
NOTE
6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit.
This completes the procedure to set the Wedge Quiet Interval. See the table below for
examples of how to set this feature.

Table 13. Wedge Quiet Interval Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

1 Desired Setting 10ms 150ms 600ms 850ms

Divide by 10 (and pad with


2 01 15 60 85
leading zeroes)

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT WEDGE QUIET INTERVAL SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


5 ‘0’ and ‘1’ ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘6’ and ‘0’ ‘8’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Keyboard Interface

Intercharacter Delay
This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay between the end of one character and the
beginning of the next. The delay can be set within a range of zero (0) to 990 milliseconds in
10ms increments. A setting of zero specifies no delay.

This feature applies ONLY to the Keyboard Wedge interface.

NOTE
To set the delay:

1. Determine the desired setting in milliseconds.

2. Divide the desired setting by 10 (setting is in 10ms increments). Pad the result with
leading zeroes to yield two digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc.

3. Go to page 40 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Pro-
gramming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT INTERCHARACTER DELAY SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indication
after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 14. Intercharacter Delay Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


1 Desired Setting 50ms 150ms 600ms 850ms

Divide by 10 (and pad with


2 leading zeroes to yield two- 05 15 60 85
digits)
3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT INTERCHARACTER DELAY SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


5 ‘0’ and ‘5’ ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘6’ and ‘0’ ‘8’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Intercode Delay
Specifies the delay between labels transmitted to the host for this interface. The selectable
range for this feature is from 0 to 99 seconds.
Follow these instructions to set this feature:

1. Determine the desired setting.

2. Pad the number with leading zeroes to yield two digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 =
20, etc

3. Go to page 41 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Pro-
gramming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT INTERCODE DELAY SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indication
after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE
6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 15. Wedge Intercode Delay Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

1 Desired Setting No Delay 5 Seconds 60 Seconds 99 Seconds

2 Pad with leading zero(es) 00 05 60 99

3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE


4 Scan SELECT INTERCODE DELAY SETTING

Scan Two Characters From


5 ‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’ and ‘5’ ‘6’ and ‘0’ ‘9’ AND ‘9’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Data Format

Data Format

Data Editing
When a bar code is scanned, additional information can be sent to the host computer along
with the bar code data. This combination of bar code data and supplementary user-defined
data is called a “message string.” The Data Editing features can be used to build specific user-
defined data into a message string.
There are several types of selectable data characters that can be sent before and after
scanned data. You can specify if they should be sent with all symbologies, or only with specific
symbologies. The following shows the available elements you can add to a message string:

Figure 3. Breakdown of a Message String


Label ID Transmission:
Enable this option to
transmit the Label ID you
configure for the scanned
symbology.
OR...

Prefix Label ID AIM ID Bar Code Data Label ID Suffix

AIM ID: This function is used to identify and display the


common label identifier for its symbology. When enabled, this
ID code will be transmitted before the scanned bar code data.

00 - 20 Characters (ASCII)

Additional advanced editing is available. See the Advanced formatting fea-


tures in the Datalogic Aladdin configuration software, or contact Technical
Support (as described on page 4) for more information.
NOTE

Please Keep In Mind...


• Modifying a message string is not a mandatory requirement. Data editing is a sophisti-
cated feature allowing highly customizable output for advanced users. Factory default
settings for data editing is typically set to NONE.
• A prefix or suffix may be applied only to a specified symbology (reference
Symbologies, starting on page 79) or across all symbologies (set via the Global features in
Configuration Using Bar Codes, starting on page 15).
• You can add any character from the ASCII Chart (from 00-FF) on the inside back cover of
this manual as a prefix, suffix or Label ID.
• Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output.

Global Prefix/Suffix
Up to 20 ASCII characters may be added as a prefix (in a position before the bar code data) and/
or as a suffix (in a position following the bar code data) as indicated.

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Figure 4. Prefix and Suffix Positions

OR...

Prefix Label ID AIM ID Bar Code Data Label ID Suffix

00 - 20 Characters (ASCII)
AND
OR

Example: Setting a Prefix


In this example, we’ll set a prefix for all symbologies.

1. Determine which ASCII character(s) are to be added to scanned bar code data. In this
example, we’ll add a dollar sign (‘$’) as a prefix.

2. Go to page 46 and scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code, then scan the
SET GLOBAL PREFIX bar code.

3. Reference the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual to find the hex value
assigned to the desired character. The corresponding hex number for the ‘$’ character is
24. To enter this selection code, scan the ‘2’ and ‘4’ bar codes from Appendix D, Keypad.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE
4. If less than the expected string of 20 characters are selected, scan the ENTER/EXIT bar
code to terminate the string.

5. Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code once again to exit Programming Mode.

6. The resulting message string would appear as follows:


Scanned bar code data: 12345
Resulting message string output: $12345

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Data Format

Global AIM ID

This feature enables/disables addition of AIM IDs for all symbology


types.
NOTE
AIM label identifiers (as opposed to custom characters you select yourself as with label
identifiers) can be included with scanned bar code data. AIM label identifiers consist of three
characters as follows:
• A close brace character (ASCII ‘]’), followed by...
• A code character (see the table below), followed by...
• A modifier character (the modifier character is symbol dependent).

SYMBOLOGY CHAR SYMBOLOGY CHAR

UPC/EAN Ea Code 128/GS1-128 C

Code 39 and  DataBar Omnidirectional,


A e
Code 32 DataBar Expanded

Codabar F Standard 2 of 5 S

Interleaved 2 of 5 I ISBN Xb

Code 93 G Code 11 H

a. UPC-A and UPC-E labels are converted to EAN 13 when adding AIM IDs.
b. ISBN (X with a 0 modifier character)

Figure 5. AIM ID

Prefix Label ID AIM ID Bar Code Data Label ID Suffix

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Label ID
A Label ID is a customizable code of up to three ASCII characters (each can be one of hex 0x01-
0xFF), used to identify a bar code (symbology) type. It can be appended previous to or following
the transmitted bar code data depending upon how this option is enabled. This feature
provides options for configuring custom Label IDs as a pre-loaded set or individually per
symbology (see "Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology" on page 49). If you wish to program the
scanner to always include an industry standard label identifier for ALL symbology types, see
"Global AIM ID" on page 47.

Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets


The following table lists the pre-loaded label ID sets for the USA and Europe.

Table 16. Label ID Pre-loaded Sets


Symbology USA Label ID set EU Label ID set

ASCII Hex ASCII Hexadecimal


character value character value

ABC Codabar S 530000 S 530000

CODABAR % 250000 R 520000

Codablock F l 6C0000 m 6D0000

Code 39 CIP Y 590000 Y 590000

Code 93 & 260000 U 550000

CODE11 CE 434500 b 620000

CODE128 # 230000 T 540000

CODE32 A 410000 X 580000

CODE39 * 2A0000 V 560000

CODE4 4 340000 4 340000

CODE5 j 6A0000 j 6A0000

CODE93 & 260000 U 550000

DATALOGIC 2OF5 s 730000 s 730000

EAN13 F 460000 B 420000

EAN13 P2 F 460000 L 4C0000

EAN13 P5 F 460000 M 4D0000

EAN8 FF 464600 A 410000

EAN8 P2 FF 464600 J 4A0000

EAN8 P5 FF 464600 K 4B0000

FOLLETT 2OF5 O 4F0000 O 4F0000

GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED RX 525800 t 740000

GS1 DATABAR LIMITED RL 524C00 v 760000

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Data Format

Symbology USA Label ID set EU Label ID set

GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL R4 523400 u 750000

GS1-128 000000 k 6B0000

I2OF5 i 690000 N 4E0000

IATA IA 494100 & 260000

Industrial 2 of 5 W 570000 W 570000

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR e 650000 e 650000

ISBN I 490000 @ 400000

ISBT128 f 660000 f 660000

ISSN n 6E0000 n 6E0000

MSI @ 400000 Z 5A0000

S25 s 730000 P 500000

UPCA A 410000 C 430000

UPCA P2 A 410000 F 460000

UPCA P5 A 410000 G 470000

UPCE E 450000 D 440000

UPCE P2 E 450000 H 480000

UPCE P5 E 450000 I 490000

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Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology


To configure a Label ID individually for a single symbology:

1. Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code.

2. Select Label ID position as either BEFORE (Enable as Prefix) or AFTER (Enable as suffix)
by scanning the appropriate bar code in the section "Label ID Control" on page 49. Reference
Figure 6 for Label ID positioning options if multiple identification features are enabled.

3. Scan a bar code to select the symbology for which you wish to configure a custom Label
ID from the section Label ID Symbology Selection, starting on page 50.

4. Determine the desired character(s) (you may choose up to three) which will represent the
Label ID for the selected symbology.

5. Turn to the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual and find the equivalent hex
digits associated with your choice of Label ID. For example, if you wish to select an equal
sign (=) as a Label ID, the chart indicates its associated hex characters as 3D. Turn to
Keypad, starting on page 267 and scan the bar codes representing the hex characters deter-
mined. For the example given, the characters ‘3’ and ‘D’ would be scanned. More exam-
ples of Label ID settings are provided in Table 17.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code to exit Label ID entry.

7. Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code once again to exit Programming Mode.

This completes the steps to configure a Label ID for a given symbology.

Figure 6. Label ID Position Options

Prefix Label ID Aim ID Bar Code Data Label ID Suffix

OR

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Data Format

Label ID: Set Individually Per Symbology — continued

Table 17. Label ID Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


1. (Scanner enters Programming Mode)
code

Determine placement of the


Label ID characters BEFORE
2. or AFTER with regard to Enable as Prefix Enable as Suffix Enable as Prefix Enable as Suffix
scanned data using "Label ID
Control" on page 49

Scan the bar code selecting


the symbology type you
wish to designate label ID GS1 DataBar
3. Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 32
characters for using Label ID Omnidirectional
Symbology Selection, starting on
page 50.

Custom Label ID example


4. D B * = C 3 + P H
(desired characters):

Find hex equivalents from


the ASCII table (inside back
cover), then scan in these
digits/characters using the
bar codes in the section:
Keypad, starting on page 267. f
5. 44 42 2A 3D 43 33 2B 50 48
you make a mistake before
the last character, scan the
CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry
string. You can then start
again at the beginning.

Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


6. (Scanner exits Label ID entry)
code

Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar


7. (Scanner exits Programming Mode)
code once again

DB*[bar code [bar code +[bar code


Result: [bar code data]PH
data] data]=C3 data]

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Character Conversion
Character conversion is an eight byte configuration item. The eight bytes are 4 character pairs
represented in hexadecimal ASCII values. The first character in the pair is the character that
will be converted. The second character in the pair is the character to convert to. If the
character to convert in a pair is FF, then no conversion is done.
For example, if you have the character conversion configuration item set to the following:
41423132FFFFFFFF
The first pair is 4142 or AB (41 hex is an ASCII capital A, 42 hex is an ASCII capital B) and the
second pair is 3132 or 12 (31 hex is an ASCII 1, 32 is an ASCII 2). The other two pairs are FFFF
and FFFF.
With the label, AB12BA21, it would look as follows after the character
conversion: BB22BB22.

The A characters were converted to B characters and the 1 characters were converted to 2
characters. Nothing is done with the last two character pairs, since they are all FF.

To set Character Conversion:

1. Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code.

2. Scan the bar code for "Character Conversion" on page 56

3. Determine the desired string. Sixteen positions must be determined as in the above
example. Next, turn to the ASCII Chart on the inside back cover of this manual and find the
equivalent hex digits needed to fulfill the string.

4. Turn to Appendix D, Keypad and scan the bar codes representing the hex characters deter-
mined in the previous step.

5. Scan the ENTER/EXIT bar code to exit Programming Mode.

If less than the expected string of 16 characters are selected, scan


the ENTER/EXIT bar code twice to accept the selections and exit Pro-
gramming Mode.
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Reading Parameters

Reading Parameters

Label Gone Timeout


This feature sets the time after the last label segment is seen before the scanner prepares for
a new label. The timeout can be set within a range of 10 milliseconds to 2,550 milliseconds
(2.55 seconds) in 10ms increments. Label Gone Timeout does not apply to scan modes that
require a trigger pull for each label that is read
Follow these instructions to set this feature:

1. Determine the desired setting in milliseconds.

2. Divide the desired setting by 10 (setting is in 10ms increments). Pad the result with
leading zeroes to yield three digits. For example: 0 = 000, 5 = 005, 20 = 020, etc.

3. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Programming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT LABEL GONE TIMEOUT SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate three alpha-numeric characters from the keypad in Appendix D, Key-
pad representing the duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a
two-beep indication after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.

This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 18. Timeout Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


1800ms (1.8
1 Desired Setting 50ms 150ms 2550ms (2.55 sec.)
sec.)
Divide by 10 (and pad with
2 005 015 180 255
leading zeroes)
3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT LABEL GONE TIMEOUT SETTING

Scan Three Characters From


5 ‘0’, ‘0’ and ‘5’ ‘0’, ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘1’, ‘8’ and ‘0’ ‘‘2’, ‘5’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Good Read LED Duration


This feature specifies the amount of time that the Good Read LED remains on following a good
read. The good read LED on time can be set within a range of 0.1 to 25.5 seconds in 100ms
increments.
Follow these instructions to set this feature:

1. Determine the desired setting in milliseconds. A setting of 0 means that the good read
LED stays on until the next time the trigger is pulled.

2. Divide the desired setting by 100 (setting is in 100ms increments). Pad the result with
leading zeroes to yield three digits. For example: 0 = 000, 5 = 000, 20 = 020, etc.

3. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Programming Mode.

4. Scan the bar code: SELECT GOOD READ LED DURATION SETTING.

5. Scan the appropriate three digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad representing the
duration which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indication
after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE

6. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.

This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 19. Good Read LED Duration Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


Good Read LED
stays on until 1500ms (1.5
1 Desired Setting 200ms 2500ms (2.5 sec.)
next trigger pull sec.)
(00)
Divide by 100 (and pad with
2 000 002 015 025
leading zeroes)
3 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

4 Scan SELECT GOOD READ LED DURATION SETTING

Scan Three Characters From


5 ‘0’, ‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’, ‘0’ and ‘2’ ‘0’, ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘0’, ‘2’ and ‘5’
Appendix D, Keypad

6 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Symbologies

Symbologies

Decoding Levels
Decoding Levels are used to configure a bar code symbology decoder to be very aggressive to
very conservative depending on a particular customer’s needs.
• Choosing Level 1 results in a very conservative decoder at the expense of not being able
to read poorly printed or damaged labels.
• Choosing Level 5 results in a very aggressive decoder. This aggressive behavior allows
decoding of poorly printed and damaged labels at the expense of increasing the likeli-
hood of decoding errors.
• Choosing Level 3, which is the default setting, allows the majority of product labels to be
decoded.
There are many factors that determine when to change the decoding level for a particular
symbology. These factors include spots, voids, non-uniform bar/space widths, damaged
labels, etc. that may be experienced in some bar code labels. If there are many hard to read or
damaged labels that cannot be decoded using a conservative setting, increase the decoding
level to be more aggressive. If the majority of labels are very good quality labels, or there is a
need to decrease the possibility of a decoder error, lower the decoding level to a more
conservative level.

Set Length
Length Control allows you to select either variable length decoding or fixed length decoding for
the specified symbology.
Variable Length — For variable length decoding, a minimum and maximum length may be set.
Fixed Length — For fixed length decoding, two different lengths may be set.

Set Length 1
This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for a given symbology. Length 1 is the
minimum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the first fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode.
Reference the Symbologies section to view the selectable range (number of characters) for the
symbology being set.
Follow these instructions to set this feature:

1. Determine the desired character length. Pad the number with leading zeroes to yield two
digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc.

2. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Programming Mode.

3. Scan the “Select Length 1 Setting” for the symbology being set.

4. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
length setting which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indi-
cation after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE

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5. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 20. Length 1 Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES

1 Desired Setting 01 Character 07 Characters 52 Characters 74 Characters

2 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

3 Scan SELECT LENGTH 1SETTING for the desired symbology


Scan Two Characters From
4 ‘0’ and ‘1’ ‘0’ and ‘7’ ‘5’ and ‘2’ ‘7’ AND ‘4’
Appendix D, Keypad

5 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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Set Length 2
This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for a given symbology. Length 2 is the
maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the second fixed length if in Fixed Length
Mode.
Reference the Symbologies section to view the selectable range (number of characters) for the
symbology being set. A setting of 00 specifies to ignore this length (only one fixed length).
Follow these instructions to set this feature:

1. Determine the desired character length. Pad the number with leading zeroes to yield two
digits. For example: 0 = 00, 5 = 05, 20 = 20, etc.

2. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to enter Programming Mode.

3. Scan the “Select Length 2 Setting” for the symbology being set.

4. Scan the appropriate two digits from the keypad in Appendix D, Keypad, that represent the
length setting which was determined in the steps above. You will hear a two-beep indi-
cation after the last character.

If you make a mistake before the last character, scan the CANCEL bar code to
abort and not save the entry string. You can then start again at the begin-
ning.
NOTE

5. Scan the ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE bar code to exit Programming Mode.
This completes the procedure. See the table below for examples of how to set this feature.

Table 21. Length 2 Setting Examples

STEP ACTION EXAMPLES


00 (ignore sec-
1 Desired Setting 07 Characters 52 Characters 74 Characters
ond length)
2 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

3 Scan SELECT LENGTH 2 SETTING


Scan Two Characters From
4 ‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’ and ‘7’ ‘5’ and ‘2’ ‘7’ and ‘4’
Appendix D, Keypad

5 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE

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NOTES

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Appendix A
Technical Specifications
The table below contains Physical and Performance Characteristics, User Environment and
Regulatory information. Table 23 provides Standard Cable Pinouts.

Table 22. Technical Specifications

Item Description

Electrical Features

Power Supply
RS-232 interface 5 Vdc  5%

Max operating current @ 5V: <500 mA


Consumption:
Typical operating (changing colors) current @ 5V < 430 mA
Standby mode/USB suspend < 2,5 mA
Max. Scan Rate 1500 lines/sec.

Ring of light and top indicator Illumination,


Reading Indicators
Beep or jingle

Optical and Read Performance

Fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor and sodium vapor: 450 ft-candles


Ambient Light Immunity (4,844 lux)
Sunlight: 8,000 ft-candles (86,111 lux)
Motion Tolerance On 100% EAN13 @ 10cm from nose: > 4 m/sec.

Scan Technology Laser

Wavelength 650 nm

Laser Safety Class Class 1 IEC 60825-1:2007

5 mils: 5 - 55 mm
Reading Field
100% EAN13: 0 to 275 mm
Max. Resolution 5 mils

PCS (Datalogic Test Chart) 35%

Environmental Features

Working Temperature 0 C to + 40 C (+32° to +104°F)


Storage Temperature -40 C to +70 C (-40° to +158°F)

Humidity 90% non-condensing

Drop Resistance 1.2 m

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Technical Specifications

Item Description

ESD Protection 16 KV

Protection Class IP30

Mechanical Features

Weight (without cable) 445 g (15.7 oz)


Cable Length 2 m (6 ft 6 in)

UPC/EAN, P2 /P5 add-ons; ISBN; ISSN; GTIN, add on 2/5/8; Codabar;


Interleaved 2/5; Code 93; Code 128; Code 39; Code 32; Code 11;
Decode Capability
Industrial 2/5; IATA Industrial 2/5; EAN 128; Code 4; Code 5; Datalogic 2 of 5;
Standard 2 of 5; MSI; Concatenated ISBT 128

USB (see page 6)


Interfaces Supported RS-232 (see page 6)
Keyboard Wedge (KBW) (see page 6)

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Standard Cable Pinouts

Standard Cable Pinouts


Figure 7 and Table 23 provide standard pinout information for the scanner’s cable.

Figure 7. Standard Cable Pinouts

Interface Cable Port


Pin 1 Pin 10
Cable

To Host
Cable Strain Relief Cable Clip (Latch)

The signal descriptions in Table 23 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference
only.

Table 23. Standard Cable Pinouts — Scanner Side

Keyboard
Pin RS-232 USB
Wedge

1 RTS (out)

2 D+ CLKIN (KBD side)

3 D- DATAIN (KBD side)

4 GND GND GND

5 RX

6 TX

7 VCC VCC VCC

8 CLKOUT (PC side)

DATAOUT (PC
9
side)

10 CTS (in)

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Technical Specifications

LED and Speaker Indications


The scanner’s speaker sounds and its LED illuminates to indicate various functions or errors
on the scanner. The tables below list these indications. One exception to the behaviors listed
in the tables is that the scanner’s functions are programmable, and may or may not be turned
on. For example, certain indications such as the power-up beep can be disabled using
programming bar code labels.

Table 24. LED and Speaker Indications

INDICATION DESCRIPTION LED SPEAKER


Top green LED flashes/
blinks on power-up but
this may be too rapid to Scanner beeps four times at
The scanner is in the process
Power-up Beep view. With a USB interface, highest frequency and volume
of powering-up. the LED blinks until enu- upon power-up.
meration with the host is
completed.

The scanner will beep once at


LED behavior for this
current frequency, volume,
A label has been successfully indication is configu-
Good Read Beep mono/bi-tonal setting and
scanned by the scanner. rable via the feature
duration upon a successful
“Good Read: When to Indicate”
label scan.

Scanner sounds one error


There is an error in the scan- Flashes 200mS on /
ROM Failure beep at highest volume for
ner's software/programming 200mS off
200 mS.

Indicates that a host connec- Scanner 'chirps' six times at


Limited Scan-
tion is not established when Top Green LED blinks the highest frequency and
ning Label Read
the USB interface is enabled. current volume.

The LED blinks continu-


Scanner The scanner has been dis-
ously 100mS on / 900 mS N/A
Disabled abled by the host.
off

Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when the scanner is in Programming Mode.

INDICATION DESCRIPTION LED SPEAKER

Label Program-
A valid programming label has Scanner sounds four low fre-
ming Mode LED blinks continuously
been scanned. quency beeps.
Entry

Label Program-
Scanner sounds three times
ming Mode
A label has been rejected. N/A at lowest frequency & current
Rejection of
volume.
Label

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Error Codes

Programming Mode - The following indications ONLY occur when the scanner is in Programming Mode.

INDICATION DESCRIPTION LED SPEAKER

In cases where multiple labels


Label Program-
must be scanned to program Scanner sounds one short
ming Mode
one feature, this indication N/A beep at highest frequency &
Acceptance of
acknowledges each portion as current volume.
Partial Label
it is successfully scanned.

Configuration option(s) have


Label Program- Scanner sounds one high fre-
been successfully pro-
ming Mode quency beep and 4 low fre-
grammed via labels and the N/A
Acceptance of quency beeps followed by
scanner has exited Program-
Programming reset beeps.
ming Mode.

Label Program- Scanner sounds two times at


Cancel label has been
ming Mode Can- N/A low frequency and current
scanned.
cel Item Entry volume.

Error Codes
Upon startup, if the scanner sounds a long tone, this means the scanner has not passed its
automatic Selftest and has entered FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) isolation mode. If the scanner
is reset, the sequence will be repeated. The following table describes the LED flashes/beep
codes associated with an error found.

NUMBER OF
LED
ERROR CORRECTIVE ACTION
FLASHES/
BEEPS

1 Configuration

2 Interface PCB Contact Helpdesk for assis-


5 [Reserved] tance

6 Digital PCB

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Technical Specifications

NOTES

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Appendix B
Standard Defaults
The most common configuration settings are listed in the “Default” column of Table 25. The
settings in this table are as applied to a standard RS-232 interface. See Table 26 for a listing of
default exceptions to this list as applied to other interface types. Page references are also
provided for feature descriptions and programming bar codes for each parameter. A column
has also been provided for recording of your preferred default settings for these same
configurable features.

Table 25. Standard Defaults

Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

GLOBAL INTERFACE FEATURES

Host Commands — Obey/Ignore Obey 17


USB Suspend Mode Disable 18
RS-232

Baud Rate 115200 19


Stop Bits 1 Stop Bit 20
Parity None 21
Handshaking Control Disable 22
RS-232/USB-COM

Intercharacter Delay No Delay 23


Beep On ASCII BEL Disable 24
Beep On Not on File Enable 24
ACK Character ‘ACK’ 26
NAK Character ‘NAK’ 26
ACK NAK Timeout Value 600 ms 27
ACK NAK Retry Count 3 Retries 28
Ignore Errors
ACK NAK Error Handling 29
Detected

Indicate Transmission Failure Enable 30

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Standard Defaults
Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Disable Character ‘D’ 30


Enable Character ‘E’ 31
KEYBOARD WEDGE

Country Mode U.S. Keyboard 33


Caps Lock State Caps Lock OFF 36
Numlock Key
Numlock 36
Unchanged

Keyboard Numeric Keypad Standard Keys 37


Keyboard Send Control Characters Disable 38
Wedge Quiet Interval 100ms 39
Intercharacter Delay No Delay 40
Intercode Delay 100 ms 41
USB Keyboard Speed 1 ms 42
USB-OEM

Handheld Scan-
USB-OEM Device Usage 44
ner

USB-OEM Interface Options Ignore 44


DATA FORMAT

No Global Prefix
Global Prefix/Suffix Global Suffix = 46
0x0D (CR)

Global AIM ID Disable 47


GS1-128 AIM ID Enable 47
Label ID Control Disable 49
Case Conversion Disable 56
No Char Conver-
Character Conversion 56
sion

READING PARAMETERS

Double Read Timeout 0.6 Second 58


Label Gone Timeout 160 ms 60

LED and SPEAKER Indications

Power On Alert 4 Beeps 66

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Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Good Read: When to Indicate After Decode 73


Good Read Beep Type Mono 74
Good Read Beep Frequency Medium 74
Good Read Beep Length 80 ms 76
Illumination Off
Good Read Beep Length — continued 77
during beep

Good Read Speaker Volume High 75


LED on until
Good Read LED Duration 77
next trigger pull

SYMBOLOGIES

Enable only UPC/


Coupon Control 80
EAN

UPC-A

UPC-A Enable/Disable Enable 81


UPC-A Check Character Transmission Enable 81
Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 Don’t Expand 82
UPC-A Number System Character Trans-
Transmit 82
mission
In-Store Minimum Reads 2 83

UPC-E

UPC-E Enable/Disable Enable 84


UPC-E Check Character Transmission Send 84
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 Don’t Expand 85
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A Don’t Expand 85
UPC-E Number System Character Trans-
Transmit 86
mission
UPC-E Minimum Read 2 86

EAN 13

EAN 13 Enable/Disable Enable 87


EAN 13 Check Character Transmission Send 87
EAN-13 Flag 1 Character Transmit 88

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Standard Defaults
Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

EAN-13 ISBN Conversion Disable 88


ISSN Enable/Disable Disable 89
EAN 13 Minimum Reads 1 89

EAN 8

EAN 8 Enable/Disable Enable 90


EAN 8 Check Character Transmission Send 90
Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 Disable 91
EAN 8 Minimum Reads 1 91

UPC/EAN Global Settings

UPC/EAN Decoding Level 2 92


UPC/EAN Price Weight Check Disable 93
UPC-A Minimum Reads 1 Read 94

Add-ons

Disable P2, P5
Optional Add-ons 95
and P8

Optional Add-On Timer 70 ms 96


P2 Add-Ons Minimum Reads 2 97
P5 Add-Ons Minimum Reads 1 98

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable/


Disable 99
Disable
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1-128
Disable 99
Emulation
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Minimum
1 100
Reads

GS1 DataBar Expanded

GS1 DataBar Expanded Enable/Disable Disable 101


GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1-128 Emula-
Disable 101
tion
GS1 DataBar Expanded Minimum Reads 1 102
GS1 DataBar Expanded Length Control Variable 103

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Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 1 1 103


GS1 DataBar Expanded Set Length 2 74 104

GS1 DataBar Limited

GS1 DataBar Limited Enable/Disable Disable 105


GS1 DataBar Limited GS1-128 Emulation Disable 105
GS1 DataBar Limited Minimum Reads 1 106

Code 39

Code 39 Enable/Disable Enable 107


Code 39 Check Character Calculation Don’t Calculate 108
Code 39 Check Character Transmission Send 109
Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmis-
Don’t Transmit 109
sion
Code 39 Full ASCII Disable 110
Code 39 Quiet Zones Auto 111
Code 39 Minimum Reads 2 112
Code 39 Decoding Level 3 113
Code 39 Length Control Variable 114
Code 39 Set Length 1 2 115
Code 39 Set Length 2 50 116
Code 39 Interdigit Ratio 4 117

Code 32

Code 32 Enable/Disable Disable 119


Code 32 Check Character Transmission Don’t Send 120
Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmis-
Don’t Transmit 120
sion

Code 39 CIP

Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable Disable 121

Code 128

Code 128 Enable/Disable Enable 121

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Standard Defaults
Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Expand Code 128 to Code 39 Don’t Expand 122


Code 128 Check Character Transmission Don’t Send 122
Code 128 Quiet Zones Auto 124
Code 128 Minimum Reads 1 125
Code 128 Decoding Level 3 126
Code 128 Length Control Variable 127
Code 128 Set Length 1 1 128
Code 128 Set Length 2 80 129
Code 128 Stitching Enable 129

GS1-128

Transmit in Code
GS1-128 Enable 130
128 Data Format

Interleaved 2 of 5

I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Disable 131


I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation Disable 132
I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission Send 133
I 2 of 5 Minimum Reads 2 141
I 2 of 5 Decoding Level 3 135
I 2 of 5 Length Control Variable 136
I 2 of 5 Set Length 1 6 137
I 2 of 5 Set Length 2 50 138

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP

Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable Disable 139

Datalogic 2 of 5

Datalogic 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Enable 140


Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Calcu-
Disable 140
lation
Datalogic 2 of 5 Check Character Trans-
Don’t Send 141
mission
Datalogic 2 of 5 Minimum Reads 2 141

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Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Datalogic 2 of 5 Length Control Variable 142


Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 1 12 143
Datalogic 2 of 5 Set Length 2 100 144
Datalogic 2 of 5 Interdigit Ratio 4 145

Codabar

Codabar Enable/Disable Disable 147


Codabar Check Character Calculation Don’t Calculate 147
Codabar Check Character Transmission Send 148
Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmis-
Transmit 148
sion
Codabar Start/Stop Character Set abcd/abcd 149
Don’t Require
Codabar Start/Stop Character Match 149
Match

Codabar Quiet Zones Auto 150


Codabar Minimum Reads 2 151
Codabar Decoding Level 3 152
Codabar Length Control Variable 153
Codabar Set Length 1 3 154
Codabar Set Length 2 50 155
Codabar Interdigit Ratio 4 156

ABC Codabar

ABC Codabar Enable/Disable Disable 158


ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode Static 158
ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation
200mS 159
Timeout
ABC Codabar Force Concatenation Disable 159

Code 11

Code 11 Enable/Disable Disable 160


Code 11 Check Character Calculation Check C and K 161
Code 11 Check Character Transmission Send 161

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Standard Defaults
Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Code 11 Minimum Reads 2 162


Code 11 Length Control Variable 163
Code 11 Set Length 1 4 163
Code 11 Set Length 2 50 164
Code 11 Interdigit Ratio 4 165
Code 11 Decoding Level 3 167

Standard 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Disable 168


Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calcula-
Disable 168
tion
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Trans-
Send 169
mission
Standard 2 of 5 Minimum Reads 2 169
Standard 2 of 5 Decoding Level 3 170
Standard 2 of 5 Length Control Variable 170
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 8 171
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 50 172

Industrial 2 of 5

Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Disable 173


Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calcu-
Disable 173
lation
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Trans-
Enable 174
mission
Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control Variable 174
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1 1 Character 175
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2 50 Characters 176
Industrial 2 of 5 Minimum Reads 1 Read 177

IATA

IATA Enable/Disable Disable 178


IATA Check Character Transmission Enable 178

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Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

ISBT 128

ISBT 128 Concatenation Disable 179


ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode Static 179
ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Time-
200ms 180
out
ISBT 128 Force Concatenation Disable 181
ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation
Disable 181
Options

MSI

MSI Enable/Disable Disable 182


MSI Check Character Calculation Enable Mod10 182
MSI Check Character Transmission Enable 183
MSI Length Control Variable 183
MSI Set Length 1 1 Character 184
MSI Set Length 2 50 Characters 185
MSI Minimum Reads 4 Reads 186
MSI Decoding Level Level 3 187

Code 93

Code 93 Enable/Disable Disable 188


Code 93 Check Character Calculation Disable 188
Code 93 Check Character Transmission Enable 189
Code 93 Length Control Variable 189
Code 93 Set Length 1 1 Character 190
Code 93 Set Length 2 50 Characters 191
Code 93 Minimum Reads 1 Read 192
Code 93 Decoding Level Level 3 193
Code 93 Quiet Zones Auto 194

Codablock F

Codablock F Enable/Disable Disable 195


Codablock F EAN Enable/Disable Disable 195

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Standard Defaults
Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Codablock F AIM Check Enable Check C 196


Codablock F Length Control Variable 196
Codablock F Set Length 1 3 Characters 197
Codablock F Set Length 2 100 Characters 198

Code 4

Code 4 Enable/Disable Disable 199


Code 4 Check Character Transmission Enable 199
Code 4 Hex to Decimal Conversion Enable 200

Code 5

Code 5 Enable/Disable Disable 200


Code 5 Check Character Transmission Enable 201
Code 5 Hex to Decimal Conversion Enable 201

Code 4 and Code 5 Common Configuration Items

Code 4 and 5 Decoding Level 3 202


Code 4 and Code 5 Minimum Reads 1 203
Follett 2 of 5

Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Disable 204

BC412

BC412 Enable/Disable Disable 204


BC412 Check Character Calculation Don’t Calculate 205
BC412 Minimum Reads 2 Reads 205
BC412 Decoding Level 3 206
BC412 Length Control Variable Length 207
BC412 Set Length 1 1 Character 207
BC412 Set Length 2 50 Characters 208

Plessey

Plessey Enable/Disable Disable 209


Enable Plessey
Plessey Check Character Calculation std. check char. 210
verification

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Default Exceptions

Page Num-
Parameter Default Your Setting
ber

Plessey Check Character Transmission Enable 211


Plessey Length Control Variable Length 211
Plessey Set Length 1 1 Character 212
Plessey Set Length 2 50 Characters 213
Plessey Minimum Reads 4 214
Plessey Decoding Level 3 215

Default Exceptions
Table 26. Default Exceptions by Interface Type

Default Excep-
Parameter
tion

Interfaces: USB-OEM

Global Suffix No Global Suffix

Double Read Timeout 500 msec

Interfaces: All Keyboard Wedge, USB Keyboard

No unique settings

Interface: RS232-WN

Expand UPC-A to EAN-13 Enable

UPC-E Check Character Transmission Disable

Parity Odd Parity

Handshaking Control RTS/CTS

Transmission Label ID Code Prefix

GS1-128 AIM ID Disable

UPCE Label ID Character(s) C

EAN 8 Label ID Character(s) B

EAN 13 Label ID Character(s) A

Code ISBN Label ID Character(s) A

Code 39 Label ID Character(s) M

Interleaved 2of5 Label ID Character(s) I

Code Standard 2/5 Label ID Character(s) H

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Standard Defaults

Default Excep-
Parameter
tion

Codabar Label ID Character(s) N

Code 128 Label ID Character(s) K

GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) P

Datalogic 2 of 5 Label ID Character(s) H

ISBT 128 Label ID Character(s) K

UPCE P2 Label ID Character(s) C

UPCE/P5 Label ID Character(s) C

UPCE/GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) C

EAN8/P2 Label ID Character(s) B

EAN8/P5 Label ID Character(s) B

EAN8/GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) B

EAN13/P2 Label ID Character(s) A

EAN13/P5 Label ID Character(s) A

EAN13/GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) A

GS1 DataBar 14 (Omnidirectional) Label ID Character(s) E

GS1 DataBar Expanded Label ID Character(s) E

GS1 DataBar Limited Label ID Character(s) E

Character Conversion CR to `

Interface: RS232-OPOS

Baud Rate 115200 Baud

Transmission Label ID Code Prefix

GS1-128 AIM ID Disable

UPCA Label ID Character(s) C

UPCE Label ID Character(s) D

EAN 8 Label ID Character(s) A

EAN 13 Label ID Character(s) B

Code ISBN Label ID Character(s) @

Code 39 Label ID Character(s) V

Code 32 Label ID Character(s) X

Interleaved 2of5 Label ID Character(s) N

Code Standard 2/5 Label ID Character(s) P

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Default Exceptions

Default Excep-
Parameter
tion

Codabar Label ID Character(s) R

Code 11 Label ID Character(s) b

Code 128 Label ID Character(s) T

GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) k

UPCA/P2 Label ID Character(s) F

UPCA/P5 Label ID Character(s) G

UPCA/GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) Q

UPCE P2 Label ID Character(s) H

UPCE/P5 Label ID Character(s) I

EAN8/P2 Label ID Character(s) J

EAN8/P5 Label ID Character(s) K

EAN8/GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) *

EAN13/P2 Label ID Character(s) L

EAN13/P5 Label ID Character(s) M

EAN13/GS1-128 Label ID Character(s) #

GS1 DataBar 14 (Omnidirectional) Label ID Character(s) u

GS1 DataBar Expanded Label ID Character(s) t

GS1 DataBar Limited Label ID Character(s) v

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Standard Defaults

NOTES

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Appendix C
Sample Bar Codes
The sample bar codes in this appendix are typical representations for their symbology types.

1D Bar Codes
UPC-A

0 12345 67890 5

EAN-13

3 4 5 67 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0

Code 39

123ABC

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Sample Bar Codes

Code 128

12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234

Interleaved 2 of 5

12345678901231

Code 32

Codabar

Code 93

Code 11

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GS1 DataBar (RSS)

GS1 DataBar (RSS)


GS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see GS1
DataBar (RSS) on page 265).
NOTE

10293847560192837465019283746029478450366523
(GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked)

1234890hjio9900mnb
(GS1 DataBar Expanded)

08672345650916
(GS1 DataBar Limited)

GS1 DataBar-14

55432198673467
(GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Truncated)

90876523412674
(GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Stacked)

78123465709811
(GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Stacked)

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Sample Bar Codes

NOTES

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Appendix D
Keypad
Use the bar codes in this appendix to enter numbers as you would select digits/characters
from a keypad.

Product Reference Guide 267


Keypad

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D

Product Reference Guide 269


Keypad

NOTES

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Appendix E
Scancode Tables
Control Character Emulation
Control character emulation selects from different scancode tables as listed in this
appendix. Each of the control character sets below are detailed by interface type in the
tables. These apply to Wedge and USB Keyboard platforms.

Control Character 00 — Characters from 00 to 0x1F are sent as control character


Ctrl+Keys, special keys are located from 0x80 to 0xA1.

Control Character 01 — Characters from 00 to 0x1F are sent as control character Ctrl+Cap-
ital Key, special keys are located from 0x80 to 0xA1.

Control Character 02 — Special keys are located from 00 to 0x1F and characters from 0x80
to 0xFE are intended as an extended ASCII table (Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252
— see page 276).

Product Reference Guide 271


Interface Type PC AT PS/2 or USB-Keyboard
Table 27. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01
x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 X6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF

0x NULL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI


C(S)+ C(S)+A C(S)+B C(S)+C C+D C(S)+E C(S)+F C(S)+G C(S)+H TAB C(S)+J C(S)+K C(S)+L Enter C(S)+N C(S)+O
@
1x DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US
C(S)+P C(S)+Q C(S)+R C(S)+S C(S)+T C(S)+U C(S)+V C(S)+ C(S)+X C(S)+Y C(S)+Z Esc C(S)+\ C+] C(S)+^ C(S)+_
W
2x SP ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . /
3x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?
4x @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
5x P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _
6x ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o
7x p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~ Del
8x _ Sh Sh Ins Ent F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11
(keyp)
9x F12 Home End Pg Up Pg á â ß à Ar Ar Al Al  Cl Cl  Cr
Dwn
Ax Cr _ ‘ ƒ „ … † ‡ ˆ ‰ Š ‹ Ś ‹ Œ _
Bx ° ± ² ³ ´ μ ¶ · ¸ ¹ º » ? ? ? ¿
Cx À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï
Dx Ð _ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö × Ø Ù Ú Û Ü Ý Þ ß
Ex à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï
Fx ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ÷ ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ

Extended characters (sky blue) are sent via dedicated keys (when available in the selected country mode) or by an Alt Mode sequence.

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Interface Type PC AT PS/2 or USB-Keyboard — cont.
Table 28. Scancode Set When Control Character is 02
x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 X6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF
0x Ar Ar Al Al  Cl  Cl  Cr  Cr  BS Tab à S+ Tab Enter Enter Ins Pg Up
Keypd
1x Pg Home ß â á F6 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 ESC F7 F8 F9 F10
Dwn
2x Space ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . /
3x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?
4x @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
5x P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _
6x ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o
7x p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~ Del
8x _ _ ‘ ƒ „ … † ‡ ˆ ‰ Š ‹ Ś ‹ Œ _
9x _ ‘ ’ “ ” • – — ˜ ™ š › œ _ _ Ÿ
Ax NBSP ¡ ¢ £ ¤ ¥ ¦ § ¨ © ª « ¬ - ® ¯
Bx ° ± ² ³ ´ μ ¶ · ¸ ¹ º » ? ? ? ¿
Cx À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï
Dx Ð _ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö × Ø Ù Ú Û Ü Ý Þ ß
Ex à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï
Fx ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ÷ ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ

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Interface type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode
Table 29. Scancode Set When Control Character is 00 or 01
x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 X6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE Xf
0x Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 Alt+00 HT Alt+01 Alt+01 Alt+01 CR Alt+01 Alt+01
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 4 5
TAB Enter
1x Alt+01 Alt+01 Alt+01 Alt+01 Alt+02 Alt+02 Alt+02 Alt+02 Alt+02 Alt+02 Alt+02 ESC Alt+02 Alt+02 Alt+03 Alt+03
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 1
Esc
2x A+032 A+033 A+034 A+035 A+036 A+037 A+038 A+039 A+040 A+041 A+042 A+043 A+044 A+045 A+046 A+047
3x A+048 A+049 A+050 A+051 A+052 A+053 A+054 A+055 A+056 A+057 A+058 A+059 A+060 A+061 A+062 A+063
4x A+064 A+065 A+066 A+067 A+068 A+069 A+070 A+071 A+072 A+073 A+074 A+075 A+076 A+077 A+078 A+079
5x A+080 A+081 A+082 A+083 A+084 A+085 A+086 A+087 A+088 A+089 A+090 A+091 A+092 A+093 A+094 A+095
6x A+096 A+097 A+098 A+099 A+100 A+101 A+102 A+103 A+104 A+105 A+106 A+107 A+108 A+109 A+110 A+111
7x A+112 A+113 A+114 A+115 A+116 A+117 A+118 A+119 A+120 A+121 A+122 A+123 A+124 A+125 A+126 A+127
8x _ Sh Sh? Ins Ent F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11
(keyp)
9x F12 Home End Pg Up Pg á â ß à Ar Ar Al Al  Cl  Cl  Cr 
Dwn
Ax Cr A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
Bx A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+019 A+019
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
Cx A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Dx A+020 A+020 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022
8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3
Ex A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Fx A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+025 A+025 A+052 A+025 A+025 A+025
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 3 4 5
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Interface type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode — cont.
Table 30. Scancode Set When Control Character is 02
x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 X6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF
0x Ar Ar Al Al Cl Cl Cr Cr BS Tab à S+ Tab Enter Enter Ins Pg Up
Keypd
1x Pg Home ß â á F6 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 ESC F7 F8 F9 F10
Dwn
2x A+032 A+033 A+034 A+035 A+036 A+037 A+038 A+039 A+040 A+041 A+042 A+043 A+044 A+045 A+046 A+047
3x A+048 A+049 A+050 A+051 A+052 A+053 A+054 A+055 A+056 A+057 A+058 A+059 A+060 A+061 A+062 A+063
4x A+064 A+065 A+066 A+067 A+068 A+069 A+070 A+071 A+072 A+073 A+074 A+075 A+076 A+077 A+078 A+079
5x A+080 A+081 A+082 A+083 A+084 A+085 A+086 A+087 A+088 A+089 A+090 A+091 A+092 A+093 A+094 A+095
6x A+096 A+097 A+098 A+099 A+100 A+101 A+102 A+103 A+104 A+105 A+106 A+107 A+108 A+109 A+110 A+111
7x A+112 A+113 A+114 A+115 A+116 A+117 A+118 A+119 A+120 A+121 A+122 A+123 A+124 A+125 A+126 A+127
8x A+012 A+012 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+013 A+014 A+014 A+014 A+014
8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3
9x A+014 A+014 A+014 A+014 A+014 A+014 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015 A+015
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Ax A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+016 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5
Bx A+017 A+017 A+017 A+017 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+018 A+019 A+019
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
Cx A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+019 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020 A+020
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Dx A+020 A+020 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+021 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022
8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3
Ex A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+022 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023 A+023
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Fx A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+024 A+025 A+025 A+052 A+025 A+025 A+025
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 3 4 5

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Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252
Windows-1252 is a character encoding of the Latin alphabet, used by default in the legacy components of Microsoft Windows
in English and some other Western languages.

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Index
B Volume 75
Good Read, Beeper – 66
bar codes Good Read, Beeper Pitch – 74
RS-232 Good Read, Beeper Volume – 75
baud rate 42
RS-232 parameters
parity 199, 200, 202, 204 H
barcodes
Handheld Scanner 44
cancel 267
numeric barcodes 267
RS-232 parameters
parity 35
I
Beeper Indications 246
Pitch, Good Read 74
Volume, Good Read 75
Beeper, Good Read 66 K
keyboard support 33
KEYBOARD WEDGE (KBW) interface selection 10
C Keyboard Wedge Connection 6
Cable Pinouts 245
Clear to Send 22, 218
Conversion, case 56 N
Conversion, character 56, 236 numbers lock key 36, 37
CTS 22, 218
P
D Pitch – Good Read, Beeper 74
Defaults 249 Prefix/Suffix 46, 229
Product Specifications 243
Programming Barcodes 11
E
Error Codes 247
Errors 247 R
Read, Beeper – Good 66
Read, Beeper Pitch – Good 74
G Read, Beeper Volume – Good 75
Good Read, Beeper 66 Request to Send 22, 218
Pitch 74 RS-232 interface selection 9

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RTS 22, 218

S
sample bar codes
code 128 264
code 39 263
interleaved 2 of 5 264
select digits/characters 267
Serial Output 245
Standard Cable Pinouts 245
Suffix 46, 229
Symbologies 217
symbology types 263

T
Table Top Scanner 44

U
UPC 81
USB Connection 6
USB interface selection 9

V
Volume – Good Read, Beeper 75

X
XON/XOFF 22, 218

278 Cobalto™ CO5300 Scanner


ASCII Chart

ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex ASCII Hex


Char. No. Char. No. Char. No. Char. No.
NUL 00 SP 20 @ 40 ‘ 60
SOH 01 ! 21 A 41 a 61
STX 02 “ 22 B 42 b 62
ETX 03 # 23 C 43 c 63
EOT 04 $ 24 D 44 d 64
ENQ 05 % 25 E 45 e 65
ACK 06 & 26 F 46 f 66
BEL 07 ’ 27 G 47 g 67
BS 08 ( 28 H 48 h 68
HT 09 ) 29 I 49 i 69
LF 0A * 2A J 4A j 6A
VT 0B + 2B K 4B k 6B
FF 0C , 2C L 4C l 6C
CR 0D - 2D M 4D m 6D
SO 0E . 2E N 4E n 6E
SI 0F / 2F O 4F o 6F
DLE 10 0 30 P 50 p 70
DC1 11 1 31 Q 51 q 71
DC2 12 2 32 R 52 r 72
DC3 13 3 33 S 53 s 73
DC4 14 4 34 T 54 t 74
NAK 15 5 35 U 55 u 75
SYN 16 6 36 V 56 v 76
ETB 17 7 37 W 57 w 77
CAN 18 8 38 X 58 x 78
EM 19 9 39 Y 59 y 79
SUB 1A : 3A Z 5A z 7A
ESC 1B ; 3B [ 5B { 7B
FS 1C < 3C \ 5C | 7C
GS 1D = 3D ] 5D } 7D
RS 1E > 3E ^ 5E ~ 7E
US 1F ? 3F _ 5F DEL 7F
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