2020/4820/4820i

2D Cordless Imaging System

User’s Guide
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Product Agency Compliance

USA
FCC Part 15 Subpart C
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not

expressly approved by Honeywell may void the FCC
authorization to operate this equipment.

UL Statement
UL listed: UL60950-1.

Canada

Industry Canada
This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Conformité à la règlementation canadienne

Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Canada. Son
fonctionnement est assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer de brouillage préjudiciable.
2. Cet appareil doit pouvoir accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris le
brouillage pouvant causer un fonctionnement indésirable.
 cUL Statement
cUL listed: CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03 for I.T.E product safety.

Europe
The CE mark on the product indicates that this device is in
conformity with all essential requirements of the 1999/5/EC R&TTE
Directive. In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage
Directive, when shipped with recommended power supply. For
further information please contact:
Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV
International Inc.
Nijverheidsweg 9-13
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Honeywell shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e.,
power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does
not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. This equipment is intended for
use throughout the European Community and has been assessed to the
following standards:
EN 300 328
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
EN60950-1
EN60825-1
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Information
Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health
and the environment, if not properly disposed.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment
and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to
use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems
will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in
a sound way.
 The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product
should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use
the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems,
please contact your local or regional waste administration.
You may also contact your supplier for more information on the
environmental performances of this product.

Germany
If your product is marked with the GS symbol, then the product has
been issued a GS certificate showing compliance to IEC 60950-1
and IEC 60825-1.

Australia/NZ
C-Tick Statement

Conforms to AS/NZS 3548 EMC requirements.

Japan (4820i, 2020-5B)

Complies with Technical Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified
Radio equipment.

Mexico
Safety approval conforms to NOM-019.

Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones (radio aprobación)

International
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
! AN INCORRECT TYPE. The battery should be disposed of by a
qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate
the battery or dispose of the battery with general waste materials.
Eye Safety Statement
LED
This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety, and
has been certified to be a Class 1 LED device.
Laser Eye Safety Statement
If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product
contains a laser engine or laser aimer:
LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM
IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.

This device has been tested in accordance with and complies with
IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.
LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT,
1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM.

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

Radio Technology

Class II

CB Scheme
Certified to CB Scheme IEC 60950-1.
Solids and Water Protection
The 4820 has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping
water.
The 4820i has a rating of IP54, immunity of foreign particles and sprayed
water.

Patents
Please refer to product packaging for patent information.
Required Safety Labels
Scanner

Compliance
Label locations

Item Number,
Serial Number
and Revision
Information
location
Base

Compliance
Label
locations

Item Number,
Serial
Number and
Revision
Information
location
 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

About This Manual ...................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the System ................................................ 1-1
Image Scanner Models ............................................... 1-1
Cordless System: Main Components .......................... 1-2
About the Battery ........................................................ 1-2
Proper Disposal of the Battery .................................... 1-3
Connecting the Base ................................................... 1-3
Connecting the Base with USB ............................ 1-3
Connecting the Base with Keyboard Wedge ........ 1-4
Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port ...... 1-6
Connecting the Base with RS-232 Wedge ........... 1-6
Linking Image Scanner to Base .................................. 1-7
Communication Between the Cordless System
and the Host.............................................................. 1-8
Reading Techniques ................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2 - Programming the Interface

Introduction ................................................................. 2-1
Programming the Interface - Plug and Play ................ 2-1
Keyboard Wedge Connection ..................................... 2-1
Laptop Direct Connect .......................................... 2-1
RS-232 ................................................................. 2-2
Wand Emulation Plug & Play ............................... 2-2
IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface.................... 2-3
IBM SurePos ............................................................... 2-4
USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard .......................... 2-5
USB HID ............................................................... 2-5
USB COM Port Emulation .................................... 2-5
Serial Wedge............................................................... 2-6
Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method ....... 2-6
Supported Terminals ................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Country ..................................................... 2-10
Keyboard Style .......................................................... 2-12

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 Keyboard Modifiers....................................................2-13
RS-232 Baud Rate .............................................. 2-16
RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits,
and Parity ...................................................... 2-16
RS-232 Receiver Time-Out ................................ 2-17
RS-232 Handshaking .......................................... 2-18
Host ACK Selection ............................................ 2-18
Host ACK Enable ................................................ 2-20
Wand Emulation ........................................................2-21
Wand Emulation Connection .............................. 2-21
Wand Emulation Data Block Size ....................... 2-22
Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks ............. 2-23
Wand Emulation Overall Checksum ................... 2-23
Wand Emulation Transmission Rate .................. 2-24
Wand Emulation Polarity .................................... 2-24
Wand Emulation Idle ........................................... 2-25

Chapter 3 - Basic System Operation

Cordless Base .............................................................3-1
RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation....................3-1
Cordless Image Scanner .............................................3-1
System Conditions.......................................................3-2
Linking Process .................................................... 3-2
Image Scanner Is Out of Range ........................... 3-2
Image Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range .......... 3-2
Out of Range and Back into Range
with Data Accumulation Mode On ................... 3-2
Base Charge Mode ..................................................... 3-3
Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning .................3-4
Image Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning ..... 3-4
2020 LED Sequences and Meaning ..................... 3-4
Image Scanner Modes.................................................3-5
Unlinking the Image Scanner ................................ 3-5

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 Single Image Scanner Operation ................................ 3-5
Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner .......... 3-6
Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner ............ 3-6
Override Locked Image Scanner .......................... 3-6
Multiple Image Scanner Operation.............................. 3-7
Image Scanner Name ................................................. 3-7
Image Scanner Report ................................................ 3-9
Application Work Groups ............................................ 3-9
Application Work Group Selection ...................... 3-10
Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:
All Application Work Groups .................................. 3-11
Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:
Current Application Work Group ............................. 3-11
Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices ... 3-12
PC/Laptops ......................................................... 3-12
PDA/Mobility Systems Devices .......................... 3-12
Example of Setting Up a Mobility System
Device (Dolphin® 7900 running
Windows Mobile® 5.0) .................................. 3-12
Changing the Image Scanner’s Bluetooth
PIN Code ...................................................... 3-18
Starting ScanWedge .......................................... 3-20
Out-of-Range Alarm .................................................. 3-20
Duration .............................................................. 3-20
Alarm Sound Type .............................................. 3-21
Data Accumulation Mode .......................................... 3-22
Batch Mode Transmit Delay ............................... 3-23

Chapter 4 - Output
Good Read Indicators ................................................. 4-1
Beeper – Good Read ........................................... 4-1
Beeper Volume – Good Read .............................. 4-1
Beeper Pitch – Good Read .................................. 4-2
Beeper Duration – Good Read ............................. 4-2
LED – Good Read ................................................ 4-2
Number of Beeps – Good Read ........................... 4-2

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 Good Read Delay ........................................................4-3
User-Specified Good Read Delay................................4-3
Serial Trigger Modes ...................................................4-4
Manual/Serial Trigger, Low Power ........................ 4-4
Scan Stand Mode ........................................................4-6
Scan Stand Symbol .............................................. 4-6
Presentation Mode.......................................................4-7
Presentation LED Behavior after Decode ............. 4-7
Presentation Sensitivity ........................................ 4-8
Streaming Presentation™ Mode..................................4-8
Image Snap and Ship ..................................................4-9
Hands Free Time-Out ..................................................4-9
Reread Delay...............................................................4-9
User-Specified Reread Delay ....................................4-10
LED Power Level .......................................................4-10
Illumination Lights ......................................................4-11
Aimer Delay ...............................................................4-12
User-Specified Aimer Delay ................................ 4-12
Aimer Mode ...............................................................4-12
Centering ...................................................................4-13
Decode Search Mode ................................................4-14
Preferred Symbology .................................................4-15
Output Sequence Overview.......................................4-17
Output Sequence Editor ..................................... 4-19
Require Output Sequence .................................. 4-19
Multiple Symbols........................................................4-20
No Read.....................................................................4-21
Print Weight ...............................................................4-21
Video Reverse ...........................................................4-22
Working Orientation ...................................................4-22

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Chapter 5 - Data Editing
Prefix/Suffix Overview ................................................. 5-1
To Add a Prefix or Suffix: ..................................... 5-1
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes: .............. 5-2
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to
All Symbologies .............................................. 5-3
Prefix Selections ................................................... 5-4
Suffix Selections ................................................... 5-4
Function Code Transmit ....................................... 5-4
Intercharacter, Interfunction,
and Intermessage Delays ......................................... 5-5
Intercharacter Delay ............................................. 5-5
User Specified Intercharacter Delay ..................... 5-5
Interfunction Delay ............................................... 5-6
Intermessage Delay ............................................. 5-7

Chapter 6 - Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction .................................. 6-1
To Add a Data Format .......................................... 6-1
Other Programming Selections ............................ 6-2
Data Format Editor Commands ............................ 6-2
Data Format Editor ............................................... 6-5
Data Formatter ..................................................... 6-5
Alternate Data Formats ........................................ 6-6

Chapter 7 - Symbologies
All Symbologies........................................................... 7-2
Message Length Description....................................... 7-2
Codabar ...................................................................... 7-3
Codabar Concatenation ....................................... 7-4
Code 39....................................................................... 7-5
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ....................... 7-7
Full ASCII ............................................................. 7-8
Code 39 Code Page ............................................. 7-8
Interleaved 2 of 5 ........................................................ 7-9

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 Code 93 ..................................................................... 7-11
Code 93 Code Page ........................................... 7-11
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop) ........... 7-12
Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop) .................... 7-13
Matrix 2 of 5 ............................................................... 7-14
Code 11 ..................................................................... 7-15
Code 128 ................................................................... 7-16
ISBT 128 Concatenation ..................................... 7-16
Code 128 Code Page ......................................... 7-17
Telepen...................................................................... 7-17
UPC-A........................................................................ 7-18
UPC-A/EAN-13
with Extended Coupon Code................................... 7-21
UPC-E0...................................................................... 7-21
UPC-E1...................................................................... 7-24
EAN/JAN-13 .............................................................. 7-24
ISBN Translate ................................................... 7-26
EAN/JAN-8 ................................................................ 7-26
MSI ............................................................................ 7-28
Plessey Code............................................................. 7-29
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional ................................... 7-30
GS1 DataBar Limited................................................. 7-30
GS1 DataBar Expanded ............................................ 7-30
PosiCode ................................................................... 7-31
Trioptic Code ............................................................. 7-32
Codablock F............................................................... 7-33
Code 16K................................................................... 7-34
Code 49 ..................................................................... 7-34
PDF417...................................................................... 7-36
MicroPDF417............................................................. 7-36
GS1 Composite Codes .............................................. 7-37
UPC/EAN Version ............................................... 7-38
GS1 Emulation........................................................... 7-38
TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) .................................. 7-39

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 Postal Codes ............................................................. 7-39
Intelligent Mail Barcode ...................................... 7-39
ID-tag (UPU 4-State) .......................................... 7-40
Postnet ............................................................... 7-40
Planet Code ........................................................ 7-41
British Post ......................................................... 7-42
Canadian Post .................................................... 7-42
Kix (Netherlands) Post ....................................... 7-42
Australian Post ................................................... 7-42
Japanese Post .................................................... 7-44
China Post .......................................................... 7-44
Korea Post .......................................................... 7-45
QR Code ................................................................... 7-46
Data Matrix ................................................................ 7-47
MaxiCode .................................................................. 7-48
Aztec Code................................................................ 7-49
Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code ............................ 7-50

Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands

Single-Use Basis ......................................................... 8-1
Command Syntax........................................................ 8-1
Image Snap - IMGSNP ............................................... 8-2
IMGSNP Modifiers ................................................ 8-2
Image Ship - IMGSHP................................................. 8-5
IMGSHP Modifiers ................................................ 8-6
Image Size Compatibility .................................... 8-15
Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX ................... 8-15
IMGBOX Modifiers ............................................. 8-17
RF Default Imaging Device ....................................... 8-20

Chapter 9 - OCR Programming

OCR Fonts .................................................................. 9-1
OCR ............................................................................ 9-1
U.S. Currency Font ..................................................... 9-2
MICR E13 B Font ........................................................ 9-2
SEMI Font ................................................................... 9-3

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 OCR Templates ...........................................................9-3
Creating an OCR Template .................................. 9-3
Stringing Together Multiple Formats
(Creating “Or” Statements) .............................. 9-5
OCR User-Defined Variables.......................................9-6
Reading Multi-Row OCR ...................................... 9-7
OCR Check Character.................................................9-7
OCR Modulo 10 Check Character ........................ 9-8
OCR Modulo 36 Check Character ........................ 9-8
OCR User-Defined Check Character...........................9-8
Weighting Options .............................................. 9-10
OCR ISBN Application Example................................9-11
OCR Template Codes ...............................................9-13

Chapter 10 - Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationships ..............................10-1
Supported Interface Keys ..........................................10-3

Chapter 11 - Utilities
To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies ...11-1
Show Decoder Revision ............................................11-1
Show Engine Revision...............................................11-1
Show Scan Driver Revision .......................................11-2
Show Software Revision............................................11-2
Show Data Format.....................................................11-2
Reset Image Scanner ................................................11-2
Image Scanner Report...............................................11-3
Image Scanner Address ............................................11-3
Base Address ............................................................11-3
Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:
Current Application Work Group .............................11-3
Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:
All Application Work Groups....................................11-4
Test Menu..................................................................11-4
Visual Xpress Introduction .........................................11-5
Installing Visual Xpress from the Web ................ 11-6

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 QuickView ................................................................. 11-6
Installing QuickView from the Web ..................... 11-6
Temporary QuickView Configuration ........................ 11-7

Chapter 12 - Serial Programming Commands

Conventions .............................................................. 12-1
Menu Command Syntax............................................ 12-1
Query Commands .............................................. 12-2
Concatenation of Multiple Commands ............... 12-2
Responses ......................................................... 12-3
Examples of Query Commands ......................... 12-3
Trigger Commands ................................................... 12-4
Menu Commands ...................................................... 12-5
Factory Default Settings ...................................... 12-5
Terminal Interfaces.............................................. 12-5
Basic System Operation...................................... 12-9
Output Selections .............................................. 12-11
Prefix/Suffix Selections...................................... 12-14
Data Formatter Selections................................. 12-15
Symbologies...................................................... 12-15
Imaging Default Commands.............................. 12-27
OCR Selections................................................. 12-29
Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band
Network Activity ........................................... 12-30

Chapter 13 - Product Specifications

4820 Product Specifications...................................... 13-1
4820i Product Specifications ..................................... 13-3
2020-5 Product Specifications .................................. 13-4

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Chapter 14 - Maintenance
Repairs ......................................................................14-1
Maintenance ..............................................................14-1
Cleaning the Device ............................................ 14-1
Inspecting Cords and Connectors ...................... 14-1
Replacing the 2020 Interface Cable: .................. 14-2
Assembling the Battery Charge Sleeve Kit................14-3
Troubleshooting the Base..........................................14-4
Troubleshooting the Image Scanner..........................14-4

Chapter 15 - Customer Support

Technical Assistance .................................................15-1
Online Technical Assistance ............................... 15-1
Product Service and Repair.......................................15-2
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance .. 15-2
Limited Warranty........................................................15-3

Appendix A - Reference Charts

Symbology Chart ........................................................ A-1
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) ............... A-4
Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes .................. A-7

Appendix B - Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band

Network Activity
Auto Reconnect Mode ..........................................B-1
Maximum Link Attempts .......................................B-2
Relink Time-Out ....................................................B-2
Bluetooth/ISM Network Activity Examples.................. B-3

Sample Symbols

OCR Programming Chart

Programming Chart

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Getting Started

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
4820/4820i. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer sup-
port information are also included.
Honeywell barcode image scanners are factory programmed for the most com-
mon terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these set-
tings, programming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes in this guide.
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Unpacking the System

After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following
steps:
• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

Image Scanner Models

Models Description
4820SF0C1CBE Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green aimer, Spe-
cial Focus
4820SR0C1CBE Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green aimer, Stan-
dard Range
4820ISFE Industrial Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green
aimer, Special Focus
4820ISRE Industrial Cordless Area Image Scanner, Green
aimer, Standard Range
2020-5BE Cordless Base that supports the following inter-
faces: Keyboard wedge, TTL level 232, TTL level
232 serial wedge, IBM 4683, wand emulation,
USB keyboard, USB HID, USB retail (IBM Sure-
POS)
2020-CBE Charge-Only Base

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Cordless System: Main Components

Battery Contained
in Handle

Image Scanner

2020 Base

About the Battery

We recommend use of Hand Held Products Li-ion battery backs. Use
of any non-Hand Held Products battery may result in damage not cov-
! ered by the warranty.

Power is supplied to the cordless image scanner by a rechargeable battery that

is integrated in the image scanner handle. Each image scanner is shipped with
a battery. (See Product Specifications beginning on page 13-1.)

Charging Information
The battery is designed to charge while the image scanner is positioned in the
cordless base unit. Refer to "2020 LED Sequences and Meaning" on page 3-4
for an interpretation of the Charge Status indicators.
• Place the image scanner in the base that is connected to an appropriate
power supply.

Battery Recommendations
• Batteries are shipped approximately 30% to 60% charged and should be fully
charged for maximum charge capacity.

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• The battery is a lithium ion cell and can be used without a full charge, and can
also be charged without fully discharging, without impacting the battery life.
There is no need to perform any charge/discharge conditioning on this type
of battery.
• Do not disassemble the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts in the
battery.
• Keep the base connected to power when the host is not in use.
• Replace a defective battery immediately since it could damage the image
scanner.
• Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause
severe personal injury.
• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be
depleted. Replace it after the battery is unable to hold an adequate charge.
• If you are not sure if the battery or charger is working properly, send it to
Honeywell International Inc. or an authorized service center for inspection.
Refer to Customer Support on page 15-1 for additional information.

Proper Disposal of the Battery

When the battery has reached the end of its useful life, the
battery should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or haz-
ardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the battery or
dispose of the battery with general waste materials. You may
send the imager’s battery to us. (postage paid). The shipper
is responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local
laws and regulations related to the packing, labeling, mani-
festing, and shipping of spent batteries. Contact the Product
Service Department (page 15-1) for recycling or disposal information. Since
you may find that your cost of returning the batteries significant, it may be more
cost effective to locate a local recycle/disposal company.

Connecting the Base

A base can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard
wedge,” plugged into the serial port, plugged into a USB port, or connected to a
portable data terminal in wand emulation or non decoded output mode.
Turn off power before connecting the base, then power up the computer once
the base is fully connected. When the base is connected and powered up, put
the image scanner in the base to establish a link. The green LED on the base
flashes to indicate the image scanner’s battery is charging.

Connecting the Base with USB

A base can be connected to the USB port of a computer.

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1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base first and then to the
computer. Make sure the cables are secured in the wireways in the bottom
of the base and that the base sits flat on a horizontal surface.

2. Program the base for the USB interface by scanning the appropriate
programming barcode See page 2-5.
3. Verify the base operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols
in the back of this manual.
For additional USB programming and technical information, refer to the Honey-
well “USB Application Note,” available at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Connecting the Base with Keyboard Wedge

1. Turn off power and disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the ter-
minal/computer.

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2. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base and to the terminal/
computer and keyboard. Make sure the cables are secured in the wireways
in the bottom of the base and that the base sits flat on a horizontal surface.

3. Turn the terminal/computer power back on.

4. Program the base for the keyboard wedge interface. See "Keyboard Wedge
Connection" on page 2-1.
5. Verify the base operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample Symbols
in the back of this manual.

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Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port
1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.
2. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base. Make sure the cables
are secured in the wireways in the bottom of the base and that the base sits
flat on a horizontal surface.
Note: For the base to work properly, you must have the correct cable for your
type of terminal/computer.

3. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten the
two screws to secure the connector to the port.
4. Once the image scanner has been fully connected, power up the computer.

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Wedge

The 2020 uses TTL signal levels to wedge into an RS-232 serial network. Use
only 2020 serial wedge cables to prevent damage to the base. Refer to RS-232
Baud Rate on page 2-16 to set the baud rate and communications protocol.
1. Turn off power to the computer.
2. Disconnect the existing serial cable from the computer.

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3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the base. Make sure the cables
are secured in the wireways in the bottom of the base and that the base sits
flat on a horizontal surface.
Note: For the base to work properly, you must have the correct cable for your
type of computer.

4. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten the
two screws to secure the connector to the port.
5. Plug the other serial connector into the host connection and tighten the two
screws.
6. Plug the power supply to the base and plug into the AC source.
7. Once the base has been fully connected, power up the computer.

Linking Image Scanner to Base

When newly shipped or defaulted to factory settings, the base and image scan-
ner are not linked. Once the image scanner is placed into the base, the soft-
ware automatically links the image scanner and the base. If the image scanner
and base have previously been linked, you do not receive any feedback. If this

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is the first time that the image scanner and base are linked, both devices emit a
short chirp when their radios link. At this point, you are set to one image scan-
ner to one base.

Image Scanner

Green LED

Red LED 2020 Base

1. Provide power to the base.

2. Place the image scanner into the base. The image scanner and base link.
3. To determine if your cordless system is set up correctly, scan one of the
sample barcodes in the back of this manual. If the image scanner provides
a single good read beep and the green LED lights, the image scanner has
successfully linked to the base. If you receive a triple error beep and the red
LED lights, the image scanner has not linked to the base. Refer to page 14-
4 for troubleshooting information.

Communication Between the Cordless System

and the Host
The cordless image scanner provides immediate feedback in the form of a
“good read” indication (a green LED on the image scanner and an audible
beep) after a barcode is scanned correctly and the base has acknowledged
receiving the data. This is possible since the cordless system provides two-way
communication between the image scanner and the base.

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When data is scanned, the data is sent to the host system via the base unit.
The cordless image scanner recognizes data acknowledgement (ACK) from the
base unit. If it cannot be determined that the data has been properly sent to the
base, the image scanner issues an error indication. You must then check to see
if the scanned data was received by the host system.

3) Base sends
data to host
1) Good Read

2) ACK from base

Reading Techniques
The image scanner has a view finder that projects a bright green aiming beam
that corresponds to the image scanner’s horizontal field of view. The aiming
beam should be centered over the barcode, but it can be positioned in any
direction for a good read.

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 Linear barcode 2D Matrix symbol

The aiming beam is smaller when the image scanner is closer to the code and
larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or ele-
ments (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars
or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single or
multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the image scanner at an
appropriate distance from the target, pull the trigger, and center the aiming
beam on the symbol. If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., lami-
nated), it may be necessary to tilt the code up 15° to 18° to prevent unwanted
reflection.

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Programming the Interface

Introduction
Chapter 1 describes connecting the base to the computer with the appropriate
interface cable. This chapter describes how to program your system for the
desired interface.

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play

Plug and Play barcodes provide instant image scanner set up for commonly
used interfaces.
Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have
the interface in effect.

Keyboard Wedge Connection

If you want your system programmed for an IBM PC AT and compatibles key-
board wedge interface with a USA keyboard, scan the barcode below. Key-
board wedge is the default interface.
Note: The following barcode also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.

IBM PC AT and Compatibles

with CR suffix

Laptop Direct Connect

For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect barcode allows opera-
tion of the image scanner in parallel with the integral keyboard. The following
Laptop Direct Connect barcode selects terminal ID 03, programs a carriage
return (CR) suffix and turns on Emulate External Keyboard (page 2-13).

Laptop Direct Connect

with CR suffix

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RS-232
The RS-232 Interface barcode is used when connecting to the serial port of a
PC or terminal. The following RS-232 Interface barcode also programs a car-
riage return (CR) and a line feed (LF) suffix, baud rate, and data format as indi-
cated below. It also changes the trigger mode to manual.

Option Setting
Baud Rate 115200 bps
Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

RS-232 Interface

Wand Emulation Plug & Play

In Wand Emulation mode, the image scanner decodes the barcode then sends
data in the same format as a scanner image scanner. The Code 39 Format
converts all symbologies to Code 39.
The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5
without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code 39.
The Wand Emulation Plug & Play Code 39 Format barcode below sets the
terminal ID to 61. The Wand Emulation Plug & Play Same Code Format bar-
code sets the terminal ID to 64. These Plug & Play barcodes also set the Trans-
mission Rate to 25 inches per second, Output Polarity to black high, and Idle
State to high. (If you want to change the terminal ID only, without changing any
other image scanner settings, please refer to Programming the Interface -
Terminal ID Method on page 2-6.)

Wand Emulation
Plug & Play
(Code 39 Format)
Wand Emulation
Plug & Play
Same Code

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IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface
Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the image scanner
for IBM 4683 Port 5B, 9B, or 17.
Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash
register.

IBM 4683 Port 5B Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B

HHBCR-1 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 17 Interface

IBM 4683 Port 9B

HHBCR-2 Interface

Each barcode above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:

Symbology Suffix
EAN 8 0C
EAN 13 16
UPC A 0D
UPC E 0A
Code 39 00 0A 0B
Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
Code 128 * 00 0A 0B
Code 128 ** 00 18 0B

* Suffixes programmed for Code 128 with IBM 4683 Port 5B, IBM 4683 Port 9B HHBCR-
1, and IBM 4683 Port 17 Interfaces
**Suffixes programmed for Code 128 with IBM 4683 Port 9 HHBCR-2 Interface

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IBM SurePos
Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the image scanner
for IBM SurePos (USB Handheld image scanner) or IBM SurePos (USB Table-
top imager).
Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash
register.

IBM SurePos
(USB Handheld Scanner)
Interface
IBM SurePos
(USB Tabletop Scanner)
Interface

Each barcode above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:

Symbology Suffix
EAN 8 0C
EAN 13 16
UPC A 0D
UPC E 0A
Code 39 00 0A 0B
Interleaved 2 of 5 00 0D 0B
Code 128 00 18 0B

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USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard
Scan one of the following codes to program the image scanner for USB PC Key-
board or USB Macintosh Keyboard. Scanning these codes adds a CR and LF,
along with selecting the terminal ID (USB PC Keyboard - 124, USB Macintosh
Keyboard - 125, USB PC Japanese Keyboard - 134).

USB Keyboard (PC)

USB Keyboard (Mac)

USB Japanese Keyboard (PC)

USB HID
Scan the following code to program the image scanner for USB HID barcode
image scanners. Scanning this code changes the terminal ID to 131.

USB HID Barcode Image Scanner

USB COM Port Emulation

Scan the following code to program the image scanner to emulate a regular RS-
232-based COM Port. If you are using a Microsoft® Windows® PC, you will
need to download a driver from the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/
aidc). The driver will use the next available COM Port number. Apple® Macin-
tosh computers recognize the image scanner as a USB CDC class device and
automatically uses a class driver. Scanning the code below changes the termi-
nal ID to 130.

USB COM Port Emulation

Note: No extra configuration (e.g., baud rate) is necessary.

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CTS/RTS Emulation

CTS/RTS Emulation On

* CTS/RTS Emulation Off

ACK/NAK Mode

ACK/NAK Mode On

* ACK/NAK Mode Off

Serial Wedge
To set up the serial wedge terminal ID, use the serial terminal ID 050 and follow
the instructions on page 2-6. Make sure that all of the communication parame-
ters match on all of the connected devices. Scanning Both P1 and P2 sends
scanned data to P1 and P2. Default = P1.

* P1

P2

Both P1 and P2

Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method

If your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to Supported Terminals, begin-
ning on page 2-8, and locate the Terminal ID number for your PC. Scan the
Terminal ID barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) from the
Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual to program the image
scanner for your terminal ID. Scan Save to save your selection.

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For example, an IBM AT terminal has a Terminal ID of 003. You would scan the
Terminal ID barcode, then 0, 0, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back
cover of this manual, then Save. If you make an error while scanning the digits
(before scanning Save), scan the Discard code on the Programming Chart,
scan the Terminal ID barcode, scan the digits, and the Save code again.
Note: The default interface is Keyboard Wedge (Term ID = 003).

Terminal ID

Save

Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle your computer.

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Supported Terminals
Terminal
Terminal Model(s)
ID
DDC 3496, 3497, 122 key 005
DDC 3496, 3497, 102 key 071
DEC VT510, 520, 525 (PC style) 084
DEC VT510, 520, 525 (DEC style 104
LK411)
Esprit 200, 400 005
Heath Zenith PC, AT 003 *
Heath Zenith 090
HP Vectra 003 *
HP Vectra 023
IBM XT 001
IBM PS/2 25, 30, 77DX2 002
IBM AT, PS/2 30–286, 50, 55SX, 60, 003 *
70, 70–061, 70–121, 80
IBM 102 key 3151, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3191, 006
3192, 3194, 3196, 3197, 3471,
3472, 3476, 3477
IBM 122 key 3191, 3192, 3471, 3472 007
IBM 122 key 3196, 3197, 3476, 3477, 3486, 008
3482, 3488
IBM 122 key 3180 024
IBM 122 key 3180 data entry keyboard 114
IBM DOS/V 106 key PC & Workstation 102
IBM SurePOS USB Handheld Image Scanner 128**
IBM SurePOS USB Tabletop Image Scanner 129**
IBM Thinkpad 360 CSE, 340, 750 097
IBM Thinkpad 106
IBM Thinkpad 365, 755CV 003 *
I/O 122 key 2676D, 2677C, 2677D 008
ITT 9271 007
Lee Data IIS 007
NEC 98XX Series 103
Olivetti M19, M200 001
Olivetti M240, M250, M290, M380, 003
P500
RS-232 TTL 000
Serial Wedge 050
Silicon Graphics Indy, Indigoll 005

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Supported Terminals
Terminal
Terminal Model(s)
ID
Telex 88 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196, 025
1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1483
Telex 88 key Data Entry Keyboard 112
Telex 102 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196, 045
1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1483
Telex 122 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196, 046
1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476,
1477, 1482, 1483
USB COM Port Emulation 130
USB PC Keyboard 124**
USB Mac Keyboard 125**
USB Japanese Keyboard 134**
(PC)
USB HID POS 131**
Wand Emulation (Code 39 061
Format)
Wand Emulation (Same 064
Code Format)
* Default for 2020-5B and 2020-5BE models
**It is best to use the Plug and Play barcodes, beginning on page 2-1 to program these in-
terfaces, rather than scanning the terminal ID listed in this table.

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Keyboard Country
Scan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your
country. As a general rule, the following characters are supported, but need
special care for countries other than the United States:
@ | $ # { } [ ] = / ‘ \ < > ~

* United States

Belgium

Brazil

Canada (French)

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland (Sweden)

France

Germany/Austria

Greece

Hungary

Israel (Hebrew)

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Italy

Latin America

Netherlands (Dutch)

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

SCS

Slovakia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland (German)

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Keyboard Country (continued)

Turkey F

Turkey Q

U.K.

Please refer to the Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/aidc) for complete

keyboard country support information and applicable interfaces. If you need to
program a keyboard for a country other than one listed above, scan the Pro-
gram Keyboard Country barcode below, then scan the numeric barcode(s) for
the appropriate country from the inside back cover, then the Save barcode.

Program Keyboard Country

Keyboard Style
This programs keyboard styles, such as Caps Lock and Shift Lock. Default =
Regular.
Regular is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key off.

* Regular
Caps Lock is used when you normally have the Caps Lock key on.

Caps Lock

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Shift Lock is used when you normally have the Shift Lock key on (not common
to U.S. keyboards).

Shift Lock
Automatic Caps Lock is used if you change the Caps Lock key on and off.
The software tracks and reflects if you have Caps Lock on or off (AT and PS/2
only). This selection can only be used with systems that have an LED which
notes the Caps Lock status.

Automatic Caps Lock

Autocaps via NumLock barcode should be scanned in countries (e.g., Ger-
many, France) where the Caps Lock key cannot be used to toggle Caps Lock.
The NumLock option works similarly to the regular Autocaps, but uses the Num-
Lock key to retrieve the current state of the Caps Lock.

Autocaps via NumLock

Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external

keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).

Emulate External Keyboard

Note: After scanning the Emulate External Keyboard barcode, you must power
cycle your computer.

Keyboard Modifiers
This modifies special keyboard features, such as CTRL+ ASCII codes and
Turbo Mode.

Control + ASCII Mode On: The imager sends key combinations for ASCII con-
trol characters for values 00-1F. Windows is the preferred mode. All keyboard
country codes are supported. DOS mode is a legacy mode, and it does not

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support all keyboard country codes. New users should use the Windows mode.
Refer to Keyboard Function Relationships, page 10-1 for CTRL+ ASCII Values.
Default = Control + ASCII Mode Off

Windows Mode Control + ASCII

Mode On

* Control + ASCII Mode Off

DOS Mode Control + ASCII Mode

On

Turbo Mode: The image scanner sends characters to a terminal faster. If the
terminal drops characters, do not use Turbo Mode. Default = Off

Turbo Mode On

* Turbo Mode Off

Numeric Keypad Mode: Sends numeric characters as if entered from a

numeric keypad. Default = Off

Numeric Keypad Mode On

* Numeric Keypad Mode Off

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Automatic Direct Connect Mode: This selection can be used if you have an
IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping characters. Default = Off

Automatic Direct
Connect Mode On

* Automatic Direct Connect

Mode Off

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RS-232 Baud Rate
Baud Rate sends the data from the image scanner to the terminal at the speci-
fied rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud rate as the image
scanner. Default = 115,200.

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

38400

57,600

* 115,200

RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity

Data Bits sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character. If an applica-
tion requires only ASCII Hex characters 0 through 7F decimal (text, digits, and
punctuation), select 7 data bits. For applications which require use of the full
ASCII set, select 8 data bits per character. Default = 8.
Stop Bits sets the stop bits at 1 or 2. Default = 1.

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Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.
Default = None.

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Even

7 Data, 2 Stop Parity None

7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity Odd

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even

* 8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None

8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Odd

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

The unit stays awake to receive data until the RS-232 Receiver Time-Out
expires. A manual or serial trigger resets the time-out. When an RS-232
receiver is sleeping, a character may be sent to wake up the receiver and reset
the time-out. A transaction on the CTS line will also wake up the receiver. The
receiver takes 300 milliseconds to completely come up. Change the RS-232
receiver time-out by scanning the barcode below, then scanning digits from the
inside back cover of this manual, then scanning Save. The range is 0 to 300
seconds. Default = 0 seconds (no time-out - always on).

RS-232 Receiver Time-Out

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RS-232 Handshaking
RS-232 Handshaking allows control of data transmission from the image scan-
ner using software commands from the host device. CTS/RTS operates in
mode 2. When this feature is turned Off, no data flow control is used. When
Data Flow Control is turned On, the host device suspends transmission by
sending the XOFF character (DC3, hex 13) to the image scanner. To resume
transmission, the host sends the XON character (DC1, hex 11). Data transmis-
sion continues where it left off when XOFF was sent. Default = Off.

RTS/CTS On

* RTS/CTS Off

XON/XOFF On

* XON/OFF Off

ACK/NAK On

* ACK/NAK Off

Host ACK Selection

Some applications require that the host terminal (or server) approve or reject
incoming barcode data and notify the operator of these actions. These applica-
tions require that the host maintain control over the response indicators emitted
from the image scanner. Turning on Host ACK configures the image scanner to
respond to commands from the host system.
Note: System performance degrades when using Host ACK at rates lower than
9600 baud.
The following criteria must be met for the Host ACK to work correctly:
• The cordless system must be configured for Host Port RS-232 (terminal ID =
000) or USB COM Emulation (terminal ID = 130).
• RTS/CTS is defaulted off. You must enable it if the host system requires it.
• Host ACK must be set to On (page 2-20).
• The host terminal software must be capable of interpreting the barcode data,
make decisions based on the data content, and send out appropriate escape
commands to the image scanner.

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Escape commands are addressed to the image scanner via “Application Work
Groups.” Once a command is sent, all image scanners in a group respond to
that command. Because of this situation, it is recommended that each image
scanner is assigned to its own group in Host ACK mode.
The commands to which the image scanner responds are listed on page 2-21.
The <ESC> is a 1B in hex. A typical command string is y <ESC> x, where “y” is
the application work group number, “<ESC> x” is the escape command, and the
comma is the terminator, which is required.
Commands may be strung together to create custom response sequences. An
example of a command string is listed below.
0<ESC>4<ESC>5<ESC>6,
The above example will make an image scanner in application work group zero
beep low, then medium, then high.
Once Host ACK is enabled, the system works as follows:
• The image scanner reads a code and sends data to the base/host system. No
audible or visual indication is emitted until the image scanner receives an
escape command. The image scanner read illumination goes out when
there’s a successful read.
• Image scanner operation is suspended until 1) a valid escape string is
received from the host system (via the base) or 2) the image scanner times
out.
• Once condition 1 or 2 above has been met, the image scanner is ready to
scan again, and the process repeats.
A time-out occurs if the imager does not receive a valid escape command within
10 seconds. A time-out is indicated by a triple beep. If a time-out occurs, the
operator should check the host system to understand why a response to the
imager was not received.

1) Good Read 2) Base sends

data to host

4) ACK: Base to Image

Scanner
3) ACK: Host to Base

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Host ACK Enable

Host ACK On

* Host ACK Off

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2020 Host Escape Commands
Command Action

<ESC> a Double beeps to indicate a successful menu change was

made.

<ESC> b Triple beeps to indicate a menu change was unsuccessful.

<ESC> 1 The green LED illuminates for 135 milliseconds followed by a

pause.

<ESC> 2 The green LED illuminates for 2 seconds followed by a

pause.

<ESC> 3 The green LED illuminates for 5 seconds followed by a

pause.

<ESC> 4 Emits a beep at a low pitch.

<ESC> 5 Emits a beep at a medium pitch.

<ESC> 6 Emits a beep at a high pitch.

<ESC> 7 Beeps to indicate a successful decode and communication to

host.

<ESC> 8 Triple beeps to indicate a decode/communication to host was

unsuccessful.

Wand Emulation
Wand Emulation Connection
The Wand Emulation Connection barcodes should be used if you want to
change the terminal ID only, without changing any other image scanner set-
tings. We recommend using Wand Emulation Plug & Play barcodes to program
your image scanner to emulate a wand reader. The Wand Emulation Plug &
Play barcodes change other parameters, in addition to changing the terminal ID.
Please refer to Wand Emulation Plug & Play on page 2-2 for further information.
In Wand Emulation mode, the image scanner decodes the barcode then sends
data in the same format as a wand scanner. The Code 39 Format converts all
symbologies to Code 39.
The Same Code Format transmits UPC, EAN, Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5
without any changes, but converts all other symbologies to Code 39. 2D sym-
bologies are converted to Code 128.

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The Code 39 Format barcode below sets the terminal ID to 61, and the Same
Code Format barcode sets the terminal ID to 64. Default = Code 39 Format.

* Code 39 Format

Same Code Format

Wand Emulation Data Block Size

This transmits the data in smaller blocks to prevent buffer overflow. Default =
40.

20

* 40

60

80

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Wand Emulation Delay Between Blocks
This sets the delay time between data blocks. Default = 50ms.

5ms

* 50ms

150ms

500ms

Wand Emulation Overall Checksum

When this option is turned on, a computed check character is added at the end
of the entire message. The check character is the character which when Exclu-
sive-OR’d with every preceding character of the message yields a result of 0x00
(00H). Default = Off.

Wand Emulation Overall

Checksum On

* Wand Emulation Overall

Checksum Off

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Wand Emulation Transmission Rate
The Transmission Rate is limited by the terminal’s ability to receive data without
dropping characters. Default = 25 inches/second.

10

* 25

40

80

120

150

200

Wand Emulation Polarity

The Polarity can be sent as standard with black bars high, or reversed with
white spaces high. Default = Black High.

* Black High

White High

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Wand Emulation Idle
The idle describes the state of the image scanner when no data is being trans-
mitted. When in Wand Emulation mode, you must set the image scanner’s idle
state to match the idle state for the device to which the image scanner is con-
nected. Default = Idle High.

* Idle High

Idle Low

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3
Basic System Operation

Cordless Base
The cordless base provides the link between the cordless image scanner and
the host system. The base contains an interface assembly and an RF commu-
nication module. The RF communication module performs the data exchange
between the cordless image scanner and the interface assembly. The control
assembly coordinates the central interface activities including: transmitting/
receiving commands and data to/from the host system, performing software
activities (parameter menuing, visual indicator support, power-on diagnostics),
and data translation required for the host system.
The base also is the image scanner’s battery charger. Refer to "Base Charge
Mode" on page 3-3 for additional information.

RF (Radio Frequency) Module Operation

The cordless system uses a two-way Bluetooth radio to transmit and receive
data between the image scanner and the base. Designed for point-to-point and
multipoint-to-single point applications, the radio operates using a license free
ISM band, which sends relatively small data packets at a fast data rate over a
radio signal with randomly changing frequencies, makes the cordless system
highly responsive to a wide variety of data collection applications and resistant
to noisy RF environments. Bluetooth Class 2 power level provides a communi-
cation range of 33 feet (10m) between the image scanner and base/Bluetooth
adapter, depending on the environment.

Cordless Image Scanner

The cordless image scanner enables fast and accurate barcode scanning using
a non-contact area image scanner.
The image scanner is comprised of an area image engine, a decode/control
assembly, and an RF communication module. The image engine performs the
barcode image illumination and sensing. The decode/control assembly coordi-
nates the central communication activities including: capturing and decoding
the barcode image data, performing software activities (parameter menuing,
visual indicator support, low battery indication), and data translation required for
the host system. The RF communication module performs the data exchange
between the image scanner and the base.

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System Conditions
The components of the cordless system interact in specific ways as you associ-
ate an image scanner to a base, as you move an image scanner out of range,
bring an image scanner back in range, or swap image scanners between two
cordless systems. The following information explains the cordless system oper-
ating conditions.

Linking Process
Once an image scanner is placed into the base, the image scanner’s battery
charge status is checked, and software automatically detects the image scan-
ner and links it to the base depending on the selected link mode.

Image Scanner Is Out of Range

The cordless image scanner is in communication with its base, even when it is
not transmitting barcode data. Whenever the image scanner can’t communi-
cate with the base for a few seconds, it is out of range. If the image scanner is
out of range and you scan a barcode, the image scanner issues a triple beep
indicating no communication with the base. In addition, your image scanner
and base can sound an alarm if programmed to emit an alarm. Refer to "Out-
of-Range Alarm" on page 3-20.

Image Scanner Is Moved Back Into Range

The image scanner re-links if the image scanner or the base have been reset or
the image scanner comes back into range. If the image scanner re-links, you
will hear a single chirp when the re-linking process (uploading of the parameter
table) is complete.

Out of Range and Back into Range with Data Accumulation Mode
On
The image scanner may store a number of symbols (approximately 500 UPC
symbols, others may vary) when out of range and then send them to the base
when back in range. You will not hear a communication error beep in this mode,
but you will hear a short buzz when you pull the trigger if the radio communica-
tion is not working. Once the radio connection is made, the image scanner pro-
duces a series of beeps while the data is being transferred to the base.

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Base Charge Mode
In order for the battery to be charged, there must be enough voltage for the cir-
cuitry to work. There are three methods during which power can be supplied to
the base:
1:9VDC power supply connected to the barrel connector
2:12VDC host power source only
3:5VDC host power source only
The chart below describes each selection by condition.

1 2 3
Automatic Fast Charge Slow Charge No Charge
Full Charge Rate Fast Charge Fast Charge No Charge

Low Charge Rate Slow Charge Slow Charge No Charge

Battery Charge Off No Charge No Charge No Charge

Using a slow charge rate draws less current (power) from the input power
source when the battery is mostly discharged.
Note: If you attach the 4820 system to a host with a 12V power source, the 12V
host is dominant; the system pulls power from the host and not the 9V
power supply. For example, if you have a host system with a 12 volt
available to the base, it will supersede the 9V power supply. The 9V
supply is not needed for 12V host applications and only serves as a
backup if the system goes down.
Scan the appropriate barcode for your application. Default = Automatic.

* Automatic

Full Charge Rate

Low Charge Rate

Battery Charge Off

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Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning
The image scanner contains LEDs on the top of the unit to indicate its power up,
communication, and battery status. Simply stated, red LED = error; green
LED = success of any type. The unit’s audible indicators have meaning as well:
3 beeps = error; 2 beeps = menu change; 1 beep = all other successes.
The table below lists the indication and cause of the LED illumination and beeps
for the image scanner.

Image Scanner LED Sequences and Meaning

LED Indication Beeper Indication Cause

Normal Operation
Red Flash None Battery low
Green Flash 1 beep Successful communi-
cation or linking
Red, blinking 3 beeps Failed communication
Menu Operation
Green Flash 2 beeps Successful menu
change
Red, blinking 3 beeps Unsuccessful menu
change

2020 LED Sequences and Meaning

The base contains a red LED that indicates the status of the unit and verifies its
communication with the host system and a green LED that indicates image
scanner battery charge condition.

Charge Condition Charge Status Indicator (Green LED)

Image Scanner inserted Three flashes
into base
>80% charged On continuously
30% to 80% charged Slow flash, 1 second on, 1 second off
<30% charged Fast flash, 300 mSec on, 300 mSec off
Note: Charging only occurs with external power applied to the 2020 or 12 volt
host power.

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The table below list the indication and cause of the LED illumination and beeps
for the 2020.
System Condition System Status Indicator (Red LED)
Power On/System Idle LED is on
Receiving Data (2020 only) Blink LED for short duration in multiple pulses.
Occurs while transferring data to/from the RF
module or the Host port.
Base requests status from Blink LED once (occurs approx. every 30 sec-
its own Bluetooth radio onds)

Image Scanner Modes

The 4820 is capable of working in single image scanner mode, multiple image
scanner mode, or with Bluetooth devices, other than the 2020 base.

Unlinking the Image Scanner

If the base has an image scanner linked to it, that image scanner must be
unlinked before a new image scanner can be linked. Once the previous image
scanner is unlinked, it will no longer communicate with the base. To unlink an
image scanner from the base, scan the Unlink Image Scanner barcode below.

Unlink Image Scanner

Single Image Scanner Operation

There are two link modes to accommodate different applications: Locked Link
Mode and Open Link Mode. Scan the appropriate barcodes included in the
Open Link and Locked Link Mode explanations that follow to switch from one
mode to another. Default = Locked Link Mode.

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Locked Link Mode - Single Image Scanner
If you link an image scanner to a base using the Locked Link Mode, other image
scanners are blocked from being linked if they are inadvertently placed into the
base. If you do place a different image scanner into the base, it will charge the
image scanner, but the image scanner will not be linked.

* Locked Link Mode

(Single Image Scanner)

To use a different image scanner, you need to unlink the original image scanner
by scanning the Unlink Image Scanner barcode. (See "Image Scanner
Modes" on page 3-5.)

Open Link Mode - Single Image Scanner

When newly shipped or defaulted to factory settings, the base and image scan-
ner are not linked. By placing an image scanner into the base, they establish a
link. Placing a different image scanner into the base establishes a new link and
the old image scanner is unlinked. Each time an image scanner is placed into
the base, it becomes the linked image scanner; the old image scanner is
unlinked.

Open Link Mode

(Single Image Scanner)

Override Locked Image Scanner

If you need to replace a broken or lost image scanner that is linked to a base,
scan the Override Locked Image Scanner barcode below with a new image
scanner and place that image scanner in the base. The locked link will be over-
ridden; the broken or lost image scanner’s link with the base will be removed,
and the new image scanner will be linked.

Override Locked Image Scanner

(Single Image Scanner)

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Multiple Image Scanner Operation
Note: Multiple Image Scanner Operation Mode allows you to link up to 7 image
scanners to one base. You cannot join an 8th image scanner until you
unlink one of the 7 image scanners or take an image scanner out of
range.
To put the image scanner in multiple image scanner mode, scan the barcode
below. Once you scan this barcode, the image scanner is unlinked from the
base and must be placed into the base to re-link.

Multiple Image Scanner Operation

Image Scanner Name

You may assign a name to each image scanner you are using. When you have
multiple image scanners linked to one base, you may want to name each image
scanner so you will be able to control the image scanner receiving imaging com-
mands sent from the base.
The default name for a 4820 is “4820,” and ”4820i” for a 4820i. If you have more
than one image scanner linked to a base, and they all have the default names,
the first image scanner linked to the base receives commands. You can change
the name of an image scanner using a serial command (refer to "Image
Scanner Name" on page 12-9) or using a barcode command. To change the
name serially, unlink all except one of the image scanners from the base. Send
“:4820:BT_NAMname.” or “:4820i:BT_NAMname.”, where name is the new
image scanner name. If you wish to change the names of additional image
scanners, re-link them one at a time and repeat the “:4820:BT_NAMname.” or
“:4820i:BT_NAMname.” command for each image scanner.

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To rename image scanners with sequential, numeric names, scan the barcodes
below. Scan the Reset code after each name change and wait for the scanner
to re-link to the base before scanning another barcode to rename the next
image scanner.

0001

0002

0003

0004

0005

0006

0007

Reset
Alternatively, you may change the name with a barcode command if you cannot
send serial commands to the base. One way to do this is to scan the barcode
below and scan a number for the image scanner name. For example, if you had
7 image scanners to one base, scan the barcode below with the first image
scanner, scan the 1 barcode on the Programming Chart inside the back cover
of this manual and scan Save. Then scan the Reset barcode and wait for the
scanner to re-link to the base before scanning the next barcode. Repeat that
process for image scanner number 2, 3, 4, etc.

Image Scanner Name

If you want to assign an alphabetic name to the image scanner, create a Code
128 barcode containing “~BT_NAMname.” followed by a FNC3 character (hexi-
decimal 83), where name is the new image scanner name. Scan the Reset

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barcode (page 3-8 or on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this
manual). You may use Barcode Builder, which is included with QuickView.
Refer to QuickView on page 11-6 for instructions about downloading QuickView
from the Honeywell website: www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Image Scanner Report

Scan the barcode below to generate a report for the connected image scanners.
The report indicates the port, work group, image scanner name, and address.

Image Scanner Report

Application Work Groups

Your cordless system can have up to 7 image scanners linked to one base. You
can also have up to 7 work groups. If you want to have all of the image scan-
ners’ settings programmed alike, you don’t need to use more than 1 work group.
If you want each image scanner to have unique settings (e.g., beeper volume,
prefix/suffix, data formatter), then you may program each image scanner to its
own unique work group and may program each image scanner independently.
For example, you might want to have multiple work groups in a retail/warehouse
application where you need to have different data appended to barcodes used
in the warehouse area versus the retail area. You could assign all the image
scanners in the retail area to one work group and those in the warehouse to
another. Consequently, any desired changes to either the retail or warehouse
area would apply to all image scanners in that particular work group. Visual
Xpress (page 11-5) makes it easy for you to program your system for use with
multiple image scanners and multiple work groups.
The image scanner keeps a copy of the menu settings it is using. Whenever the
image scanner is connected or reconnected to a base, the image scanner is
updated with the latest settings from the base for its work group. The image
scanner also receives menu setting changes processed by the base. If an
image scanner is removed from one base and placed into another base, it will
be updated with the new base settings for whatever work group that the image
scanner was previously assigned. For example, if the image scanner was in
work group 1 linked to the first base, it will be placed in work group 1 in the sec-
ond base with the associated settings.

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Application Work Group Selection
This programming selection allows you to assign an image scanner to a work
group by scanning the barcode below. You may then program the settings (e.g.,
beeper volume, prefix/suffix, data formatter) that your application requires.
Default = Group 0.

* Group 0

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

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Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:
All Application Work Groups
The following barcode defaults all of the work groups to the factory settings.

Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Groups
The Menu Commands, beginning on page 12-5 list the standard product default
settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the program-
ming pages).

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group
If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your image scanner, or
you’ve changed some options and want the standard product default settings
restored, scan the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application
Group barcode below.
The Menu Commands, beginning on page 12-5 list the factory default settings
for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming
pages).
Note: Scanning this barcode also causes both the image scanner and the base
to perform a reset and become unlinked. The image scanner must be
placed in its base to re-establish the link before any setup codes are
entered. Refer to "Image Scanner Modes" on page 3-5 for additional
information.

Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Group

Note: If your image scanner is in multiple image scanner mode and you scan
either the current or all application group default barcode, you will hear up
to 30 seconds of beeping while all image scanners are re-linked from the
base and the settings are defaulted to * settings. The default interface is
keyboard wedge and the default image scanner mode is single image
scanner locked link mode.

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Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices
The image scanner can be used either with the 2020 base or with other Blue-
tooth devices. Those devices include personal computers, laptops, PDAs, and
Honeywell mobility systems devices.

PC/Laptops
Scanning the Non-Base BT Connection barcode below allows the image
scanner to be used with other Bluetooth devices (e.g., PC/laptop). After you
scan the barcode below, follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth
device to locate the image scanner and connect to it. If you go out of range with
your image scanner, the image scanner will not reconnect to the Bluetooth
device when it is back in range. If you want to re-link to the 2020 base, refer to
"Override Locked Image Scanner" on page 3-6 or "Resetting the Standard
Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group" on page 3-11.
Note: The multiple work groups option is not available when you are using the
image scanner with Bluetooth devices other than the 2020 base.

Non-Base BT Connection

PDA/Mobility Systems Devices

You may also use the image scanner with a PDA or a Honeywell Mobility Sys-
tems device. Scan the barcode below and follow the instructions supplied with
your Bluetooth device to locate the imager, and connect with it.

BT Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device

Example of Setting Up a Mobility System Device (Dolphin® 7900

running Windows Mobile® 5.0)
1. Power on your mobility system device.

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2. Tap the Start flag at the top left of the Today screen.

3. Select Settings at the bottom of the menu.

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4. Tap the Connections tab at the bottom of the screen and then tap the
Radio Manager icon.

5. Enable one of the Bluetooth modes (e.g., Bluetooth only or 80211b/

Bluetooth). The screen below shows that only the GSM radio is active.

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6. Tap Bluetooth Only and Apply. The status changes to Success.

7. Tap OK in the top right of the screen and tap X on the upper, right corner to
return to the Today screen. The Bluetooth icon displays in the bottom, right
part of the screen.
8. Tap the Bluetooth icon in the bottom, right part of the screen.

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9. Select Advanced Features -> Bluetooth Devices.
Note: If you have already used Bluetooth and changed any of the default
settings, you may want to first select My Bluetooth device and ensure that
it is connectable and the Bluetooth com port is enabled.

10. Tap Tools -> Device Discovery.

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11. Tap Next on the Bluetooth Device Discovery Wizard.

12. Keep the default radio button selection of Any Bluetooth device and select
Next. The Mobility Systems device searches for other Bluetooth devices. If
the 4820i is in BTConnection - PDA Mobility Systems Mode (see BT
Connection - PDA/Mobility Systems Device on page 3-12), it will appear in
the device discovery window.

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13. Select the 4820i by checking the box and select Next and Finish.

14. Select Next and Finish.

15. Select the X to return to the desktop.

Changing the Image Scanner’s Bluetooth PIN Code

Some devices require a PIN code as part of the Bluetooth security features.
Your image scanner’s default PIN is 1234, which you may need to enter the first
time you connect to your PDA or PC. The PIN code must be between 1 and 16

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characters. To change the PIN, scan the barcode below and then scan the
appropriate numeric barcodes from the Programming Chart inside the back
cover of this manual. Scan Save to save your selection.

Bluetooth PIN

When authentication is enabled on the Mobility Systems device, you must enter
the PIN of the image scanner.
1. Select Advanced Features -> My Bluetooth Device.

2. To enable authentication, select the check box next to Use Authentication.

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If you select Use Authentication, you will also be asked to enter a passkey for
the Mobility Systems device. The PIN entered for the Mobility Systems device
must match the one configured on the image scanner. Once you select the
4820i device in Step 13 (page page 3-18), the following screen appears.

1. In the Bluetooth Passkey box, enter the image scanner’s PIN code. The
same Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) is required for each device.
2. Tap Reply.

Starting ScanWedge
Once the image scanner is linked to the Mobility Systems device, you need to
configure ScanWedge for the correct COM port and then start ScanWedge. For
additional information, refer to the Honeywell Powertools User’s Guide, which
can be downloaded from www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Out-of-Range Alarm
Duration
If your image scanner is out range of the base, an alarm sounds from both your
base and image scanner. To activate the alarm options for the image scanner
or the base and to set the alarm duration, scan the appropriate barcode below

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and then set the time-out duration (from 0-3000 seconds) by scanning digits on
the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning Save. Default = 0
sec (no alarm).

Base Alarm Duration

Image Scanner Alarm Duration

Note: If you are out of range when you scan a barcode, you will receive an error
beep even if you do not have the alarm set. You receive the error beep
since the data could not be communicated to the base or the host.

Alarm Sound Type

If you have set the out-of-range alarm enabled, you may change the alarm type
for the image scanner or base by scanning the appropriate barcode below and
then scanning a digit (0-7) barcode and the Save barcode on the Programming
Chart inside the back cover of this manual. Default = 0. Set the sound type to fit
your application.

Base Alarm Type

Image Scanner Alarm Type

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Data Accumulation Mode
Note: Data Accumulation mode has limitations when using multiple scanners to
one base. If a cordless system is being used in "multiple link mode"
where up to 7 scanners are to be connected to one base, some
accumulated or batched scans could be lost if scanners are constantly
being moved in and out of range.
Scan the barcodes below to turn data accumulation (batch) mode on and off. If
data accumulation mode is on, barcode data is stored when the image scanner
is out of range of the base and transmitted once the image scanner is back in
range. Default = Off.

Data Accumulation Mode On

* Data Accumulation Mode Off

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Batch Mode Transmit Delay
Sometimes when accumulated scans are sent to the host system, the transmis-
sion of those scans is too fast for the application to process. To program a
transmit delay between accumulated scans, scan one of the following delays.
Default = Off.
Note: In most cases, a short (250 ms (milliseconds) delay is ideal; however,
longer delays may be programmed. Contact Technical Support (page 15-
3) for additional information.

* Batch Mode Transmit Delay Off

(No Delay)

Batch Mode Transmit Delay Short

(250 ms)

Batch Mode Transmit Delay Medium

(500 ms)

Batch Mode Transmit Delay Long

(1000 ms)

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Output

Good Read Indicators

Beeper – Good Read
The beeper may be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Turning
this option off, only turns off the beeper response to a good read indication. All
error and menu beeps are still audible. Default = On.

* Beeper - Good Read On

Beeper - Good Read Off

Beeper Volume – Good Read

The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the image scanner
emits on a good read. Default = Medium.

Low

* Medium

High

Off

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Beeper Pitch – Good Read
The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the image
scanner emits on a good read. Default = Medium.

Low (1600 Hz)

* Medium (3250 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

Beeper Duration – Good Read

The beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the image scanner
emits on a good read. Default = Normal.

* Normal Beep

Short Beep

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or Off in response to a good read.
Default = On.

* LED - Good Read On

LED - Good Read Off

Number of Beeps – Good Read

The number of beeps of a good read can be programmed from 1 - 9. The same
number of beeps will be applied to the beeper and LED in response to a good
read. For example, if you program this option to have five beeps, there will be
five beeps and five LED flashes in response to a good read. The beeps and
LED flashes are in sync with one another. To change the number of beeps,

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scan the barcode below and then scan a digit (1-9) barcode and the Save
barcode on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.
Default = 1.

Number of Beeps/LED Flashes

Good Read Delay

This sets the minimum amount of time before the image scanner can read
another barcode. Default = 0 ms (No Delay).

* No Delay

Short Delay (500 ms)

Medium Delay (1,000 ms)

Long Delay (1,500 ms)

User-Specified Good Read Delay

If you want to set your own length for the good read delay, scan the barcode
below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from
the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

User-Specified Good Read Delay

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Serial Trigger Modes

Manual/Serial Trigger, Low Power

You can activate the image scanner either by pressing the trigger, or using a
serial trigger command (see Trigger Commands on page 12-4). When in
manual trigger mode, the image scanner scans until a barcode is read, or until
the trigger is released.
When in serial mode, the image scanner scans until a barcode has been read
or until the deactivate command is sent. The image scanner can also be set to
turn itself off after a specified time has elapsed (see Read Time-Out (Serial
Trigger Mode), which follows).

* Manual/Serial Trigger

Read Time-Out (Serial Trigger Mode)

Use this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the image scanner’s
trigger when using serial commands to trigger the image scanner. Once the
image scanner has timed out, you can activate the image scanner either by
pressing the trigger or using a serial trigger command. After scanning the Read
Time-Out barcode, set the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by
scanning digits on the Programming Chart inside the back cover, then scanning
Save. Default = 30,000 ms.

Read Time-Out

Image Scanner Power Time-Out Timer

Note: The Image Scanner Power Time-out Timer option only applies to Manual/
Serial Trigger.
When there is no activity within a specified time period, the image scanner
enters low power mode. Scan the appropriate image scanner power time-out
barcode to change the time-out duration (in seconds).
Note: Scanning zero (0) is the equivalent of setting no time-out.

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If there are no trigger pulls during the timer interval, the image scanner goes
into power down mode. Whenever the trigger is enabled, the timer is reset. If
the image scanner is placed in the 2020 cradle and the battery is in the process
of being charged, the image scanner will not go into power down mode. Default
= 3600 seconds.

0 seconds

200 seconds

400 seconds

900 seconds

* 3600 seconds

7200 seconds

Note: When the image scanner is in power down mode, pull the trigger to power
the unit back up. There will be a set of power up beeps and a delay of up
to a few seconds for the radio to join. The image scanner will then be
ready to use.

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Scan Stand Mode
When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, it remains idle as long as it sees the Scan
Stand symbol, below. When a different code is presented, the image scanner is
triggered to read the new code.
Note: The image scanner automatically adjusts the illumination LEDs to the
lowest light level possible to maintain a good lock on the Scan Stand
symbol. When a symbol is presented, the image scanner’s light levels
adjust to the saved setting (see LED Power Level on page 4-10). This
mode requires at least 50 lux of ambient light to operate correctly.

Scan Stand Mode

Scan Stand Symbol

When a unit is in Scan Stand mode, the LEDs shine at the Scan Stand symbol
on the base of the stand which tells it to remain idle. When the Scan Stand
symbol is covered, the image scanner turns the LEDs on at the configured
power level (default setting is high) and attempts to find and decode barcodes in
its field of view.

Scan Stand Symbol

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Presentation Mode
Scanning the barcode below programs the image scanner to work in
Presentation Mode. Presentation Mode uses ambient light to detect barcodes.
The LEDs are off until a barcode is presented to the image scanner, then the
LEDs turn on automatically to read the code. If the light level in the room is not
high enough, Presentation Mode may not work properly.

Presentation Mode
Note: The operation of advanced illumination units and non-advanced
illumination units differs slightly. When an advanced illumination unit is in
Presentation Mode and idle, the illumination LEDs go dim, but never go
out. When a non-advanced illumination unit is in Presentation Mode and
idle, the illumination LEDs go out completely.

Non-Advanced Advanced
Illumination Unit Illumination Unit

Presentation LED Behavior after Decode

When an image scanner is in presentation mode, the LEDs remain on and
continue scanning for a short time after a barcode is decoded. If you wish to
turn the LEDs off immediately after a barcode is decoded, scan the LEDs Off
barcode, below. Default = LEDs On.

* LEDs On

LEDs Off

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Presentation Sensitivity
Presentation Sensitivity is a numeric range that increases or decreases the
image scanner's reaction time to barcode presentation. To set the sensitivity,
scan the Sensitivity barcode, then scan the degree of sensitivity (from 0-20)
from the inside back cover, and Save. 0 is the most sensitive setting, and 20 is
the least sensitive. Default = 1.

Sensitivity

Streaming Presentation™ Mode

When in Streaming Presentation mode, the imager’s aimer goes out after a
short time, but the scan illumination remains on all the time to continuously
search for barcodes.

Streaming Presentation Mode

When using Preferred Symbology (page 4-15), a lower priority symbol must be
centered on the aiming pattern to be read in Streaming Presentation Mode.
Note: Streaming Presentation Mode applies only to advanced illumination units.

Non-Advanced Advanced
Illumination Unit Illumination Unit

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Image Snap and Ship
Image Snap and Ship tells the imager to take a picture (rather than read a
barcode) when the trigger is pressed. Once the picture is snapped, it is shipped
to the host system as a jpeg file by default. To revert to barcode reading, you
must change to a different trigger mode (see Serial Trigger Modes beginning on
page 4-4).

Image Snap and Ship

Hands Free Time-Out

The Scan Stand and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free”
modes. If the image scanner’s trigger is pulled when using a hands free mode,
the image scanner changes to manual trigger mode. You can set the time the
image scanner should remain in manual trigger mode by setting the Hands Free
Time-Out. Once the time-out value is reached, (if there have been no further
trigger pulls) the image scanner reverts to the original hands free mode.
Scan the Hands Free Time-Out barcode, then scan the time-out duration (from
0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save. Default = 5,000
ms.

Hands Free Time-Out

Reread Delay
This sets the time period before the image scanner can read the same barcode
a second time. Setting a reread delay protects against accidental rereads of the
same barcode. Longer delays are effective in minimizing accidental rereads.

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Use shorter delays in applications where repetitive barcode scanning is
required. Reread Delay only works when in Presentation Mode (see page 4-7).
Default = Medium.

Short (500 ms)

* Medium (750 ms)

Long (1000 ms)

Extra Long (2000 ms)

User-Specified Reread Delay

If you want to set your own length for the reread delay, scan the barcode below,
then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the
inside back cover, then scanning Save.

User-Specified Reread Delay

LED Power Level

This selection allows you to adjust LED and aimer brightness. Off is used when
no illumination is needed. Low is used if low illumination is sufficient. High (the
default) is the brightest setting.

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If you have an aimer delay programmed (see Aimer Delay on page 4-12), the
aimer will be at 100% power during the delay, regardless of the LED Power
Level.
Note: If you scan the Off barcode, both the aimer and illumination lights turn off,
making it impossible to scan barcodes in low light. To turn the LED Power
Level back on, move to a brightly lit area and scan either the Low or the
High barcode below.

Off

Low (50%)

* High (100%)

Illumination Lights
If you want the illumination lights on while reading a barcode, scan the Lights
On barcode, below. However, if you want to turn just the lights off, scan the
Lights Off barcode. Default = Lights On.
Note: This setting does not affect the aimer light. The aiming light can be set
using Aimer Mode (page 4-12).

* Lights On

Lights Off

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Aimer Delay
The aimer delay allows a delay time for the operator to aim the image scanner
before the picture is taken. Use these codes to set the time between when the
trigger is pulled and when the picture is taken. During the delay time, the
aiming light will appear, but the LEDs won’t turn on until the delay time is over.
Default = Off.

200 milliseconds

400 milliseconds

* Off (no delay)

User-Specified Aimer Delay

If you want to set your own length for the duration of the delay, scan the barcode
below, then set the time-out by scanning digits (0 - 4,000 ms) from the
Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual, then scan Save.

Delay Duration

Aimer Mode
This feature allows you to turn the aimer on and off. When the Interlaced
barcode is scanned, the aimer is interlaced with the illumination LEDs. Default
= Interlaced.

Off

* Interlaced

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Centering
Use Centering to narrow the image scanner’s field of view to make sure the
image scanner reads only those barcodes intended by the user. For instance, if
multiple codes are placed closely together, centering will insure that only the
desired codes are read. (Centering can be used in conjunction with Aimer
Delay, page 4-12, for the most error-free operation in applications where
multiple codes are spaced closely together. Using the Aimer Delay and
Centering features, the image scanner can emulate the operation of older
systems, such as linear laser barcode image scanners.)
In the example below, the gray area is the full image scanner field of view and
the white area is the centering window. Barcode 1 will not be read, while
Barcode 2 will be.
Barcode 1

Barcode 2

The default centering window is a 128x96 pixel area in the center of the image
scanner’s field of view. The following diagram illustrates the default top, bottom,
left, and right pixel positions, measured from the top and the left side of the
image scanner’s field of view, which is 640 by 480 pixels.
40% 60% 100%
0

To

40%
Botto Default
Center
60%
Left
Right

100%

If a barcode is not within the predefined window, it will not be decoded or output
by the image scanner. If centering is turned on by scanning Centering On, the
image scanner only reads codes that intersect the centering window you specify
using the Top, Bottom, Left, or Right barcodes.

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Scan Centering On, then scan one of the following barcodes to change the top,
bottom, left, or right of the centering window. Then scan the percent you want
to shift the centering window using digits on the inside back cover of this
manual. Scan Save. Default Centering = 40% for Top and Left, 60% for
Bottom and Right.

Centering On

* Centering Off

Top of Centering Window

Bottom of Centering Window

Left of Centering Window

Right of Centering Window

Decode Search Mode

There are two selectable decode (scanning) modes:
Full Omnidirectional - Searches for barcode features beginning at the center
of an image, and searches to the image’s limits. This mode reads all
symbologies (including OCR), in any orientation. The Full Omnidirectional
search is very thorough which may slow performance time.
Note: This search mode is the default setting for the image scanner.

Full Omnidirectional

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Quick Omnidirectional - This is an abbreviated search for barcode features
around the center region of an image. This mode quickly reads all symbologies
in any orientation. The Quick Omnidirectional mode may miss some off-center
symbols, as well as larger Data Matrix and QR Code symbols.

Quick Omnidirectional

Preferred Symbology
Note: This selection does not apply to OCR.
The 4820/4820i can be programmed to specify one symbology as a higher
priority over other symbologies in situations where both bar code symbologies
appear on the same label, but the lower priority symbology cannot be disabled.
For example, you may be using the imager in a retail setting to read UPC
symbols, but have occasional need to read a code on a drivers license. Since
some licenses have a Code 39 symbol as well as the PDF417 symbol, you can
use Preferred Symbology to specify that the PDF417 symbol be read instead of
the Code 39.
Preferred Symbology classifies each symbology as high priority, low priority,
or as an unspecified type. When a low priority symbology is presented, the
imager ignores it for a set period of time (see Preferred Symbology Time-out on
page 4-16) while it searches for the high priority symbology. If a high priority
symbology is located during this period, then that data is read immediately.
If the time-out period expires before a high priority symbology is read, the
imager will read any bar code in its view (low priority or unspecified). If there is
no bar code in the imager’s view after the time-out period expires, then no data
is reported.
Note: A low priority symbol must be centered on the aiming pattern to be read.
Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Preferred Symbology. Default =
Preferred Symbology Off.

Preferred Symbology On

* Preferred Symbology Off

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High Priority Symbology
To specify the high priority symbology, scan the High Priority Symbology bar
code below. On the Symbology Chart on page A-1, find the symbology you
want to set as high priority. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan
the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover). Scan
Save to save your selection. Default = None

High Priority Symbology

Low Priority Symbology

To specify the low priority symbology, scan the Low Priority Symbology bar
code below. On the Symbology Chart on page A-1, find the symbology you
want to set as low priority. Locate the Hex value for that symbology and scan
the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover).
If you want to set additional low priority symbologies, scan FF, then scan the 2
digit hex value from the Programming Chart for the next symbology. You can
program up to 5 low priority symbologies. Scan Save to save your selection.
Default = None

Low Priority Symbology

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Once you have enabled Preferred Symbology and entered the high and low
priority symbologies, you must set the time-out period. This is the period of
time the imager will search for a high priority bar code after a low priority bar
code has been encountered. Scan the bar code below, then set the delay (from
1-3,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the inside back cover, then
scanning Save. Default = 500 ms.

Preferred Symbology Time-out

Preferred Symbology Default

Scan the bar code below to set all Preferred Symbology entries to their default
values.

Preferred Symbology Default

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Output Sequence Overview
Require Output Sequence
When turned off, the barcode data will be output to the host as the image
scanner decodes it. When turned on, all output data must conform to an edited
sequence or the image scanner will not transmit the output data to the host
device.
Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is
turned on.
Output Sequence Editor
This programming selection allows you to program the image scanner to output
data (when scanning more than one symbol) in whatever order your application
requires, regardless of the order in which the barcodes are scanned. Reading
the Default Sequence symbol programs the image scanner to the Universal
values, shown below. These are the defaults. Be certain you want to delete or
clear all formats before you read the Default Sequence symbol.
Note: You must hold the trigger while reading each barcode in a sequence.
Note: To make Output Sequence Editor selections, you’ll need to know the code
I.D., code length, and character match(es) your application requires. Use
the Alphanumeric symbols (inside back cover) to read these options.
To Add an Output Sequence
1. Scan the Enter Sequence symbol (see Require Output Sequence, page 4-
19).
2. Code I.D.
On the Symbology Chart on page A-1, find the symbology to which you want
to apply the output sequence format. Locate the Hex value for that symbol-
ogy and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back
cover).
3. Length
Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data output will be acceptable
for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Programming
Chart. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal num-
ber, indicating all lengths.) When calculating the length, you must count any
programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length
(unless using 9999).
4. Character Match Sequences
On the Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes, page A-7, find the Hex
value that represents the character(s) you want to match. Use the Program-
ming Chart to read the alphanumeric combination that represents the ASCII
characters. (99 is the Universal number, indicating all characters.)
5. End Output Sequence Editor
Scan F F to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology, or Save
to save your entries.
Other Programming Selections

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 •Discard
This exits without saving any Output Sequence changes.

Output Sequence Example

In this example, you are scanning Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 barcodes,
but you want the image scanner to output Code 39 1st, Code 128 2nd, and
Code 93 3rd, as shown below.
Note: Code 93 must be enabled to use this example.

A - Code 39

B - Code 128

C - Code 93

You would set up the sequence editor with the following command line:
SEQBLK62999941FF6A999942FF69999943FF
The breakdown of the command line is shown below:
SEQBLKsequence editor start command
62 code identifier for Code 39
9999 code length that must match for Code 39, 9999 = all lengths
41 start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A”
FF termination string for first code
6A code identifier for Code 128
9999 code length that must match for Code 128, 9999 = all lengths
42 start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B”
FF termination string for second code
69 code identifier for Code 93
9999 code length that must match for Code 93, 9999 = all lengths
43 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C”
FF termination string for third code

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To program the previous example using specific lengths, you would have to
count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the
length. If you use the example on page 4-18, but assume a <CR> suffix and
specific code lengths, you would use the following command line:
SEQBLK62001241FF6A001342FF69001243FF
The breakdown of the command line is shown below:
SEQBLK sequence editor start command
62 code identifier for Code 39
0012 A - Code 39 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12
41 start character match for Code 39, 41h = “A”
FF termination string for first code
6A code identifier for Code 128
0013 B - Code 128 sample length (12) plus CR suffix (1) = 13
42 start character match for Code 128, 42h = “B”
FF termination string for second code
69 code identifier for Code 93
0012 C - Code 93 sample length (11) plus CR suffix (1) = 12
43 start character match for Code 93, 43h = “C”
FF termination string for third code

Output Sequence Editor

Enter Sequence

Default Sequence

Require Output Sequence

When an output sequence is Required, all output data must conform to an
edited sequence or the image scanner will not transmit the output data to the
host device. When it’s On/Not Required, the image scanner will attempt to get
the output data to conform to an edited sequence but, if it cannot, the image
scanner transmits all output data to the host device as is.

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When the output sequence is Off, the barcode data is output to the host as the
image scanner decodes it. Default = Off.
Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is
turned on.

Required

On/Not Required

*Off

Multiple Symbols
When this programming selection is turned On, it allows you to read multiple
symbols with a single pull of the image scanner’s trigger. If you press and hold
the trigger, aiming the image scanner at a series of symbols, it reads unique
symbols once, beeping (if turned on) for each read. The image scanner
attempts to find and decode new symbols as long as the trigger is pulled. When
this programming selection is turned Off, the image scanner will only read the
symbol closest to the aiming beam. Default = Off.

On

* Off

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No Read
With No Read turned On, the image scanner notifies you if a code cannot be
read. If using a QuickView Scan Data Window, an “NR” appears when a code
cannot be read. If No Read is turned Off, the “NR” will not appear. Default =
Off.

On

* Off

If you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,”
you can edit the output message using the Data Formatter (page 6-5). The hex
code for the No Read symbol is 9C.

Print Weight
Print Weight is used to adjust the way the image scanner reads Matrix symbols.
If an image scanner will be seeing consistently heavily printed matrix symbols,
then a print weight of 6 may improve the reading performance. For consistently
light printing, a print weight of 2 may help. After scanning the Set Print Weight
barcode, set the print weight (from 1-7) by scanning digits from the inside back
cover, then scanning Save. Default = 4.

Set Print Weight

* Default

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Video Reverse
Video Reverse is used to allow the image scanner to read barcodes that are
inverted. The Off barcode below is an example of this type of barcode. If
additional menuing is required, Video Reverse must be disabled to read the
menu barcodes and then re-enabled after menuing is completed. Default = Off.
Note: Images downloaded from the unit will not be reversed. This is a setting
for decoding only.

On

* Off

Working Orientation
Some barcodes are direction-sensitive. For example, KIX codes and OCR can
misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use the working orientation
settings if your direction-sensitive codes will not usually be presented upright to
the image scanner. Default = Upright.
Upright:

Rotate Code Clockwise 90°:

Upside Down:

Rotate Code
Counterclockwise 90°:

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 * Upright

Rotate Code Clockwise 90°

(Rotate Image Scanner
Counterclockwise)
Upside Down

Rotate Code
Counterclockwise 90°
(Rotate Image Scanner
Clockwise)

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Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview
When a barcode is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer
along with the barcode data. This group of barcode data and additional,
user-defined data is called a “message string.” The selections in this section
are used to build the user-defined data into the message string.
Prefix and Suffix characters are 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 illustration shows the break-
down of a message string:

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

1-11 variable length 1-11
alpha numeric & alpha numeric &
control characters control characters

Points to Keep In Mind

• It is not necessary to build a message string. The selections in this chapter
are only used if you wish to alter the default settings. Default prefix = None.
Default suffix = None.
• A prefix or suffix may be added or cleared from one symbology or all
symbologies.
• You can add any prefix or suffix from the Code Page Mapping of Printed
Barcodes on page A-7, plus Code I.D. and AIM I.D.
• You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time.
• Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on
the output.
• When setting up for specific symbologies (as opposed to all symbologies), the
specific symbology ID value counts as an added prefix or suffix character.

To Add a Prefix or Suffix:

Step 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol (page 5-4).
Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in
the Symbology Chart, beginning on page A-1) for the symbology to

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 which you want to apply the prefix or suffix. For example, for Code 128,
Code ID is “j” and Hex ID is “6A”.
Step 3. Scan the 2 hex digits from the Programming Chart inside the back
cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.
Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page
1252) on page A-4, for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter.
Step 5. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back
cover of this manual.
Step 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every prefix or suffix character.
Step 7. To add the Code I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 0.
To add AIM I.D., scan 5, C, 8, 1.
To add a backslash (\), scan 5, C, 5, C.
Note: To add a backslash (\) as in Step 7, you must scan 5C twice – once to
create the leading backslash and then to create the backslash itself.
Step 8. Scan Save to exit and save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.
Repeat Steps 1-6 to add a prefix or suffix for another symbology.

Example: Add a Suffix to a specific symbology

To send a CR (carriage return)Suffix for UPC only:
Step 1. Scan Add Suffix.
Step 2. Determine the 2 digit hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in
the Symbology Chart, beginning on page A-1) for UPC.
Step 3. Scan 6, 3 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this
manual.
Step 4. Determine the hex value from the Code Page Mapping of Printed
Barcodes on page A-7, for the CR (carriage return).
Step 5. Scan 0, D from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this
manual.
Step 6. Scan Save, or scan Discard to exit without saving.

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:

You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a symbol-
ogy. When you Clear One Prefix (Suffix), the specific character you select is
deleted from the symbology you want. When you Clear All Prefixes (Suffixes),
all the prefixes or suffixes for a symbology are deleted.

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Step 1. Scan the Clear One Prefix or Clear One Suffix symbol.
Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value from the Symbology Chart (included in
the Symbology Chart, beginning on page A-1) for the symbology from
which you want to clear the prefix or suffix.
Step 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back
cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.
Your change is automatically saved.

To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to All Symbologies

Scan the following barcode if you wish to add a carriage return suffix to all sym-
bologies at once. This action first clears all current suffixes, then programs a
carriage return suffix for all symbologies.

Add CR Suffix
All Symbologies

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Prefix Selections

Add Prefix

Clear One Prefix

Clear All Prefixes

Suffix Selections

Add Suffix

Clear One Suffix

Clear All Suffixes

Function Code Transmit

When this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the
scanned data, the image scanner transmits the function code to the terminal.
Charts of these function codes are provided in Supported Interface Keys start-
ing on page 10-3. When the image scanner is in keyboard wedge mode, the
scan code is converted to a key code before it is transmitted. Default = Enable.

* Enable

Disable

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Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage
Delays
Some terminals drop information (characters) if data comes through too quickly.
Intercharacter, interfunction, and intermessage delays slow the transmission of
data, increasing data integrity.
Each delay is composed of a 5 millisecond step. You can program up to 99
steps (of 5 ms each) for a range of 0-495 ms.

Intercharacter Delay
An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the
transmission of each character of scanned data. Scan the Intercharacter
Delay barcode below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the Save bar-
code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

1 2 3 4 5

Intercharacter Delay

Intercharacter Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Intercharacter Delay barcode, then set the num-
ber of steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside
the back cover of this manual.
Note: Intercharacter delays are not supported in USB serial emulation.

User Specified Intercharacter Delay

An intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed after the trans-
mission of a particular character of scanned data. Scan the Delay Length bar-
code below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the Save barcode using
the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

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Next, scan the Character to Trigger Delay barcode, then the 2-digit hex value
for the ASCII character that will trigger the delay Code Page Mapping of Printed
Barcodes on page A-7.

Delay Length

Character to Trigger Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Delay Length barcode, and set the number of
steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside the
back cover of this manual.

Interfunction Delay
An interfunction delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the
transmission of each segment of the message string. Scan the Interfunction
Delay barcode below, then scan the number of milliseconds and the Save bar-
code using the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Prefix Scanned Data Suffix

STX 1 HT 2 3 4 5 CR LF

Interfunction Delays

Interfunction Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Interfunction Delay barcode, then set the num-
ber of steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside
the back cover of this manual.

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Intermessage Delay
An intermessage delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between each
scan transmission. Scan the Intermessage Delay barcode below, then scan
the number of milliseconds and the Save barcode using the Programming Chart
inside the back cover of this manual.

1st Scan Transmission 2nd Scan Transmission

Intermessage Delay

Intermessage Delay

To remove this delay, scan the Intermessage Delay barcode, then set the num-
ber of steps to 0. Scan the Save barcode using the Programming Chart inside
the back cover of this manual.

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Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction

You may use the Data Format Editor to change the image scanner’s output. For
example, you can use the Data Format Editor to insert characters at certain
points in barcode data as it is scanned. The selections in the following pages
are used only if you wish to alter the output. Default Data Format setting =
None.
Normally, when you scan a barcode, it gets outputted automatically; however
when you do a format, you must use a “send” command (see Send Commands
on page 6-2) within the format program to output data.
Multiple formats may be programmed into the image scanner. They are stacked
in the order in which they are entered. However, the following list presents the
order in which formats are applied:
1. Specific Term ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length
2. Specific Term ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length
3. Specific Term ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length
4. Specific Term ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length
5. Universal Term ID, Actual Code ID, Actual Length
6. Universal Term ID, Actual Code ID, Universal Length
7. Universal Term ID, Universal Code ID, Actual Length
8. Universal Term ID, Universal Code ID, Universal Length
If you have changed data format settings, and wish to clear all formats and
return to the factory defaults, scan the Default Data Format code on page 6-5.

To Add a Data Format

Step 1. Scan the Enter Data Format symbol (page 6-5).
Step 2. Primary/Alternate Format
Determine if this will be your primary data format, or one of 3 alternate
formats. (Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan
one barcode using a different data format. After the one barcode has
been read, the image scanner reverts to the primary data format. See
page 6-6.) If you are programming the primary format, scan 0 using the
Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. If you are
programming an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending on the
alternate format you are programming.
Step 3. Terminal Type
Refer to Supported Terminals (page 2-8) and locate the Terminal ID
number for your PC. Scan three numeric barcodes on the inside back
cover to program the image scanner for your terminal ID (you must
enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge.
Note: The wildcard for all terminal types is 099.

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Step 4. Code I.D.
In the Symbology Chart, beginning on page A-1, find the symbology to
which you want to apply the data format. Locate the Hex value for that
symbology and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart
inside the back cover of this manual.
Step 5. Length
Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data will be acceptable
for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the
Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual. (Note: 50
characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal number, indicating
all lengths.)
Step 6. Editor Commands
Refer to Data Format Editor Commands (page 6-2). Scan the symbols
that represent the command you want to enter. 94 alphanumeric char-
acters may be entered for each symbology data format.
Step 7. Scan Save from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this
manual to save your entries.

Other Programming Selections

• Clear One Data Format
This deletes one data format for one symbology. If you are clearing the
primary format, scan 0 from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of
this manual. If you are clearing an alternate format, scan 1, 2, or 3, depending
on the alternate format you are clearing. Scan the Terminal Type and Code
I.D. (see Supported Terminals on page 2-8), and the barcode data length for
the specific data format that you want to delete. All other formats remain
unaffected.
• Save from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual
This exits, saving any Data Format changes.
• Discard from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual
This exits without saving any Data Format changes.

Data Format Editor Commands

Send Commands
F1 Send all characters followed by “xx” key or function code, starting from cur-
rent cursor position. Syntax = F1xx (xx stands for the hex value for an
ASCII code, see Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7.)
F2 Send “nn” characters followed by “xx” key or function code, starting from
current cursor position. Syntax = F2nnxx (nn stands for the numeric value
(00-99) for the number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an
ASCII code. See Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7.)
F3 Send up to but not including “ss” character (Search and Send) starting from
current cursor position, leaving cursor pointing to “ss” character followed by
“xx” key or function code. Syntax = F3ssxx (ss and xx both stand for the
hex values for ASCII codes, see Code Page Mapping of Printed
Barcodes on page A-7.)

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F4 Send “xx” character “nn” times (Insert) leaving cursor in current cursor posi-
tion. Syntax = F4xxnn (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see
Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7, and nn is the
numeric value (00-99) for the number of times it should be sent.)
E9 Send all but the last “nn” characters, starting from the current cursor posi-
tion. Syntax = E9nn (nn is the numeric value (00-99) for the number of
characters that will not be sent at the end of the message.)

Move Commands
F5 Move the cursor ahead “nn” characters from current cursor position.
Syntax = F5nn (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of
characters the cursor should be moved ahead.)
F6 Move the cursor back “nn” characters from current cursor position.
Syntax = F6nn (nn stands for the numeric value (00-99) for the number of
characters the cursor should be moved back.)
F7 Move the cursor to the beginning of the data string. Syntax = F7.
EA Move the cursor to the end of the data string. Syntax = EA

Search Commands
F8 Search ahead for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor
pointing to “xx” character. Syntax = F8xx (xx stands for the hex value for
an ASCII code, see Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7.)
F9 Search back for “xx” character from current cursor position, leaving cursor
pointing to “xx” character. Syntax = F9xx (xx stands for the hex value for
an ASCII code, see Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7.)
E6 Search ahead for the first non “xx” character from the current cursor posi-
tion, leaving cursor pointing to non “xx” character. Syntax = E6xx (xx
stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see Code Page Mapping of
Printed Barcodes on page A-7.
E7 Search back for the first non “xx” character from the current cursor position,
leaving cursor pointing to non “xx” character. Syntax = E7xx (xx stands for
the hex value for an ASCII code, see Code Page Mapping of Printed
Barcodes on page A-7.)

Miscellaneous Commands
FB Suppress all occurrences of up to 15 different characters, starting at the
current cursor position, as the cursor is advanced by other commands.
When the FC command is encountered, the suppress function is termi-
nated. The cursor is not moved by the FB command. Syntax = FBnnxxyy
. .zz where nn is a count of the number of suppressed characters in the list
and xxyy .. zz is the list of characters to be suppressed. (xx stands for the
hex value for an ASCII code, see Code Page Mapping of Printed
Barcodes on page A-7.)
FC Disables suppress filter and clear all suppressed characters. Syntax = FC.
E4 Replaces up to 15 characters in the data string with user specified charac-
ters. Replacement continues until the E5 command is encountered. Syn-
tax = E4nnxx1xx2yy1yy2...zz1zz2 where nn is the total count of both
characters to be replaced plus replacement characters; xx1 defines charac-

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 ters to be replaced and xx2 defines replacement characters, continuing
through zz1 and zz2.
E5 Terminates character replacement. Syntax = E5.
FE Compare character in current cursor position to the character “xx.” If char-
acters are equal, increment cursor. If characters are not equal, no format
match. Syntax = FExx (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see
Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7.)
EC Check to make sure there is an ASCII number at the current cursor posi-
tion. If character is not numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = EC.
ED Check to make sure there is a non-numeric ASCII character at the current
cursor position. If character is numeric, format is aborted. Syntax = ED.

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Data Format Editor

Enter Data Format

* Default Data Format

Clear One Data Format

Clear All Data Formats

Save

Discard

Data Formatter
When Data Formatter is turned off, the barcode data is output to the host as
read (including prefixes and suffixes). Choose one of the following options.
Default = Data Formatter On, but Not Required.

* Data Formatter On,

but Not Required
Data Formatter Off
When Data Formatter is required, all input data must conform to an edited for-
mat or the image scanner does not transmit the input data to the host device.

Data Format On, Format Required

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Alternate Data Formats
Alternate formats allow you “single shot” capability to scan one barcode using a
different data format than your primary format. When data formats are pro-
grammed (see page 6-1), you must input whether you are programming the pri-
mary format, or an alternate format numbered 1, 2, or 3.
An alternate format is initiated by scanning one of the 3 alternate format bar-
codes below. The image scanner will scan the next barcode, formatting the
data with the selected alternate format, then revert immediately to the primary
format.

Alternate Data Format 1

Alternate Data Format 2

Alternate Data Format 3

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Symbologies

This programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to

Chapter 12 for settings and defaults.

• All Symbologies • ID-tag (UPU 4-State)

• Australian Post • Intelligent Mail Barcode
• Aztec Code • Interleaved 2 of 5
• British Post • Japanese Post
• Canadian Post • Kix (Netherlands) Post
• China Post • Korea Post
• Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code • Matrix 2 of 5
• Codabar • MaxiCode
• Codablock F • MicroPDF417
• Code 11 • MSI
• Code 128 • PDF417
• Code 16K • Planet Code
• Code 39 • Plessey Code
• Code 49 • PosiCode A and B
• Code 93 • Postnet
• Data Matrix • QR Code
• EAN/JAN-13 • Straight 2 of 5 IATA
• EAN/JAN-8 • Straight 2 of 5 Industrial
• GS1 Composite Codes • TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)
• GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional • Telepen
• GS1 DataBar Limited • UPC-A
• UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended
• GS1 DataBar Expanded
Coupon Code

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All Symbologies
If you want to decode all the symbologies allowable for your image scanner,
scan the All Symbologies On code. If on the other hand, you want to decode
only a particular symbology, scan All Symbologies Off followed by the On sym-
bol for that particular symbology.

All Symbologies On

All Symbologies Off

Message Length Description

You are able to set the valid reading length of some of the barcode symbologies.
If the data length of the scanned barcode doesn’t match the valid reading length,
the image scanner will issue an error beep. You may wish to set the same value
for minimum and maximum length to force the image scanner to read fixed
length barcode data. This helps reduce the chances of a misread.
EXAMPLE: Decode only those barcodes with a count of 9-20 characters.
Min. length = 09 Max. length = 20
EXAMPLE: Decode only those barcodes with a count of 15 characters.
Min. length = 15 Max. length = 15
For a value other than the minimum and maximum message length defaults,
scan the barcodes included in the explanation of the symbology, then scan the
digit value of the message length and Save barcodes on the Programming Chart
inside the back cover of this manual. The minimum and maximum lengths and
the defaults are included with the respective symbologies.

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Codabar
<Default All Codabar Settings>

Codabar

* On

Off

Codabar Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the barcode. You
may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters.
Default = Don’t Transmit.

Transmit

* Don’t Transmit

Codabar Check Character

Codabar check characters are created using different “modulos.” You can pro-
gram the image scanner to read only Codabar barcodes with Modulo 16 check
characters. Default = No Check Character.
No Check Character indicates that the image scanner reads and transmits bar-
code data with or without a check character.
When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the image scanner will
only read Codabar barcodes printed with a check character, and will transmit
this character at the end of the scanned data.

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When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only
read Codabar barcodes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the
check character with the scanned data.

* No Check Character

Validate Modulo 16, but

Don’t Transmit

Validate Modulo 16
and Transmit

Codabar Concatenation
Codabar supports symbol concatenation. When you enable concatenation, the
image scanner looks for a Codabar symbol having a “D” start character, adja-
cent to a symbol having a “D” stop character. In this case the two messages
are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted.
Character Start Stop Start Stop

Codabar

A12D D34A

Select Require to prevent the image scanner from decoding a single “D”
Codabar symbol without its companion. This selection has no effect on
Codabar symbols without Stop/Start D characters.

On

* Off

Require

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Codabar Message Length
Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 2-60. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 60.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 39
< Default All Code 39 Settings >

Code 39

* On

Off

Code 39 Start/Stop Characters

Start/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of the barcode. You
may either transmit, or not transmit Start/Stop characters. Default = Don’t
Transmit.

Transmit

* Don’t Transmit

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Code 39 Check Character
No Check Character indicates that the image scanner reads and transmits
barcode data with or without a check character.
When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only
reads Code 39 barcodes printed with a check character, but will not transmit the
check character with the scanned data.
When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the image scanner
only reads Code 39 barcodes printed with a check character, and will transmit
this character at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Character.

* No Check Character

Validate, but Don’t Transmit

Validate and Transmit

Code 39 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 0-48. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 39 Append
This function allows the image scanner to append the data from several Code
39 barcodes together before transmitting them to the host computer. When this
function is enabled, the image scanner stores those Code 39 barcodes that
start with a space (excluding the start and stop symbols), and does not immedi-
ately transmit the data. The image scanner stores the data in the order in which

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the barcodes are read, deleting the first space from each. The image scanner
transmits the appended data when it reads a Code 39 barcode that starts with a
character other than a space. Default = Off.

On

* Off

Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)

Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian
pharmacies. This symbology is also known as PARAF.
Note: Trioptic Code (page 7-32) must be turned off while scanning Code 32
Pharmaceutical codes.

On

* Off

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Full ASCII
If Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the
barcode symbol will be interpreted as a single character. For example: $V will
be decoded as the ASCII character SYN, and /C will be decoded as the ASCII
character #. Default = Off.

NUL %U DLE $P SP SPACE 0 0 @ %V P P ‘ %W p +P

SOH $A DC1 $Q ! /A 1 1 A A Q Q a +A q +Q
STX $B DC2 $R “ /B 2 2 B B R R b +B r +R
ETX $C DC3 $S # /C 3 3 C C S S c +C s +S
EOT $D DC4 $T $ /D 4 4 D D T T d +D t +T
ENQ $E NAK $U % /E 5 5 E E U U e +E u +U
ACK $F SYN $V & /F 6 6 F F V V f +F v +V
BEL $G ETB $W ‘ /G 7 7 G G W W g +G w +W
BS $H CAN $X ( /H 8 8 H H X X h +H x +X
HT $I EM $Y ) /I 9 9 I I Y Y i +I y +Y
LF $J SUB $Z * /J : /Z J J Z Z j +J z +Z
VT $K ESC %A + /K ; %F K K [ %K k +K { %P
FF $L FS %B , /L < %G L L \ %L l +L | %Q
CR $M GS %C - - = %H M M ] %M m +M } %R
SO $N RS %D . . > %I N N ^ %N n +N ~ %S
SI $O US %E / /O ? %J O O _ %O o +O DEL %T

Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively.

Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.

Full ASCII On

* Full ASCII Off

Code 39 Code Page

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data
received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the
barcode being scanned was created using a code page that is different from
the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the barcode
below, select the code page with which the barcodes were created (see Code

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Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7), and scan the value and the
Save barcode from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this
manual. The data characters should then appear properly.

Code 39 Code Page

Interleaved 2 of 5
< Default All Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings >

Interleaved 2 of 5

* On

Off

Check Digit
No Check Digit indicates that the image scanner reads and transmits barcode
data with or without a check digit.
When Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads
Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes printed with a check digit, but will not transmit the
check digit with the scanned data.

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When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the image scanner only
reads Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes printed with a check digit, and will transmit
this digit at the end of the scanned data. Default = No Check Digit.

* No Check Digit

Validate, but Don’t Transmit

Validate and Transmit

Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 93
< Default All Code 93 Settings >

Code 93

* On

Off

Code 93 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 93 Code Page

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data
received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar-
code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the
one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the barcode below,
select the code page with which the barcodes were created (see Code Page

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Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save
barcode from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this man-
ual. The data characters should then appear properly.

Code 93 Code Page

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)

<Default All Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Settings>

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial

On

* Off

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop)
<Default All Straight 2 of 5 IATA Settings>

Straight 2 of 5 IATA

On

* Off

Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Matrix 2 of 5
<Default All Matrix 2 of 5 Settings>

Matrix 2 of 5

On

* Off

Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 11
<Default All Code 11 Settings>

Code 11

On

* Off

Check Digits Required

This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 bar-
codes. Default = Two Check Digits.

One Check Digit

* Two Check Digits

Code 11 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 128
<Default All Code 128 Settings>

Code 128

* On

Off

ISBT 128 Concatenation

In 1994 the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) ratified a standard
for communicating critical blood information in a uniform manner. The use of
ISBT formats requires a paid license. The ISBT 128 Application Specification
describes 1) the critical data elements for labeling blood products, 2) the current
recommendation to use Code 128 due to its high degree of security and its
space-efficient design, 3) a variation of Code 128 that supports concatenation
of neighboring symbols, and 4) the standard layout for barcodes on a blood
product label. Use the barcodes below to turn concatenation on or off. Default
=Off.

On

* Off

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Code 128 Message Length
Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 0-80. Minimum Default = 0, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 128 Code Page

Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data
received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the bar-
code being scanned was created using a code page that is different from the
one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, scan the barcode below,
select the code page with which the barcodes were created (see Code Page
Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7), and scan the value and the Save
barcode from the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this man-
ual. The data characters should then appear properly.

Code 128 Code Page

Telepen
<Default All Telepen Settings>

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Telepen

On

* Off

Telepen Output
Using AIM Telepen Output, the image scanner reads symbols with start/stop
pattern 1 and decodes them as standard full ASCII (start/stop pattern 1). When
Original Telepen Output is selected, the image scanner reads symbols with
start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as compressed numeric with optional full
ASCII (start/stop pattern 2). Default = AIM Telepen Output.

* AIM Telepen Output

Original Telepen Output

Telepen Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-60. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 60.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

UPC-A
<Default All UPC-A Settings>

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UPC-A

* On

Off

UPC-A Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-
ted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

* On

Off

UPC-A Number System

The numeric system digit of a UPC symbol is normally transmitted at the begin-
ning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit
it. Default = On.

* On

Off

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UPC-A Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-A data.
Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

2 Digit Addenda On

* 2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

* 5 Digit Addenda Off

UPC-A Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the image scanner will only read UPC-A barcodes
that have addenda. You must then turn on a 2 or 5 digit addenda listed on
page 7-20. Default = Not Required.

Required

* Not Required

UPC-A Addenda Separator

When this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the barcode
and the data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space.
Default = On.

* On

Off

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UPC-A/EAN-13
with Extended Coupon Code
Use the following codes to enable or disable UPC-A and EAN-13 with Extended
Coupon Code. When left on the default setting (Off), the imager treats Coupon
Codes and Extended Coupon Codes as single barcodes.
If you scan the Allow Concatenation code, when the imager sees the coupon
code and the extended coupon code in a single scan, it transmits both as sepa-
rate symbologies. Otherwise, it transmits the first coupon code it reads.
If you scan the Require Concatenation code, the imager must see and read
the coupon code and extended coupon code in a single read to transmit the
data. No data is output unless both codes are read.
Default = Off.

* Off

Allow Concatenation

Require Concatenation

UPC-E0
<Default All UPC-E Settings>

UPC-E0
Most UPC barcodes lead with the 0 number system. To read these codes, use
the UPC-E0 On selection. If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 num-
ber system, use UPC-E1 (page 7-24). Default = On.

* UPC-E0 On

UPC-E0 Off

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UPC-E0 Expand
UPC-E Expand expands the UPC-E code to the 12 digit, UPC-A format.
Default = Off.

On

* Off

UPC-E0 Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the image scanner will only read UPC-E barcodes
that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Required

* Not Required

UPC-E0 Addenda Separator

When this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the barcode
and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space.
Default = On.

* On

Off

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UPC-E0 Check Digit
Check Digit specifies whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of
the scanned data or not. Default = On.

* On

Off

UPC-E0 Number System

The numeric system digit of a UPC symbol is normally transmitted at the begin-
ning of the scanned data, but the unit can be programmed so it will not transmit
it. To prevent transmission, scan Off. Default = On.

* On

Off

UPC-E0 Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC-E data.
Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

2 Digit Addenda On

* 2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

* 5 Digit Addenda Off

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UPC-E1
Most UPC barcodes lead with the 0 number system. For these codes, use
UPC-E0 (page 7-21). If you need to read codes that lead with the 1 number
system, use the UPC-E1 On selection. Default = Off.

UPC-E1 On

* UPC-E1 Off

EAN/JAN-13
<Default All EAN/JAN Settings>

EAN/JAN-13

* On

Off

EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-
ted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

* On

Off

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EAN/JAN-13 Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-13 data.
Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

2 Digit Addenda On

* 2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

* 5 Digit Addenda Off

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the image scanner will only read EAN/JAN-13 bar-
codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Required

* Not Required

EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Separator

When this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the barcode
and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space.
Default = On.

* On

Off
Note: If you want to enable or disable EAN13 with Extended Coupon Code,
refer to UPC-A/EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code (page 7-21).

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ISBN Translate
When On is scanned, EAN-13 Bookland symbols are translated into their equiv-
alent ISBN number format. Default = Off.

On

* Off

EAN/JAN-8
<Default All EAN/JAN-8 Settings>

EAN/JAN-8

* On

Off

EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-
ted at the end of the scanned data or not. Default = On.

* On

Off

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EAN/JAN-8 Addenda
This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned EAN/JAN-8 data.
Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.

2 Digit Addenda On

* 2 Digit Addenda Off

5 Digit Addenda On

* 5 Digit Addenda Off

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Required

When Required is scanned, the image scanner will only read EAN/JAN-8 bar-
codes that have addenda. Default = Not Required.

Required

* Not Required

EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator

When this feature is On, there is a space between the data from the barcode
and the data from the addenda. When turned Off, there is no space.
Default = On.

* On

Off

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MSI
<Default All MSI Settings>

MSI

On

* Off

MSI Check Character

Different types of check characters are used with MSI barcodes. You can
program the image scanner to read MSI barcodes with Type 10 check
characters. Default = Validate Type 10, but Don’t Transmit.
When Check Character is set to Validate Type 10 and Transmit, the image
scanner will only read MSI barcodes printed with the specified type check
character, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data.
When Check Character is set to Validate Type 10, but Don’t Transmit, the unit
will only read MSI barcodes printed with the specified type check character, but
will not transmit the check character with the scanned data.

* Validate Type 10, but Don’t

Transmit

Validate Type 10 and Transmit

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MSI Message Length
Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Plessey Code
<Default All Plessey Code Settings>

Plessey Code

On

* Off

Plessey Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 4-48. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
< Default All GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Settings >

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional

* On

Off

GS1 DataBar Limited

< Default All GS1 DataBar Limited Settings >

GS1 DataBar Limited

* On

Off

GS1 DataBar Expanded

< Default All GS1 DataBar Expanded Settings >

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GS1 DataBar Expanded

* On

Off

GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 4-74. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 74.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

PosiCode
<Default All PosiCode Settings>

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PosiCode A and B

* On

Off

You have to have PosiCode A and B on to read any of the PosiCode symbolo-
gies.

A and B On
(No Limited)

A and B and Limited A On

(Limited B Off)

* A and B and Limited B On

(Limited A Off)

PosiCode Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Trioptic Code
Note: If you are going to scan Code 32 Pharmaceutical codes (page 7-7),
Trioptic Code must be off.

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Trioptic Code is used for labeling magnetic storage media.

On

* Off

Codablock F
<Default All Codablock F Settings>

Codablock F

On

* Off

Codablock F Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-2048. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2048.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Code 16K
<Default All Code 16K Settings>

Code 16K

On

* Off

Code 16K Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 0-160. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 160.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Code 49
<Default All Code 49 Settings>

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Code 49

* On

Off

Code 49 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-81. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 81.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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PDF417
< Default All PDF417 Settings >

PDF417

* On

Off

PDF417 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-2750. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2750.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

MicroPDF417
< Default All MicroPDF417 Settings >

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MicroPDF417

On

* Off

MicroPDF417 Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-366. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 366.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

GS1 Composite Codes

Linear codes are combined with a unique 2D composite component to form a
new class called GS1 Composite symbology. GS1 Composite symbologies
allow for the co-existence of symbologies already in use.

On

* Off

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UPC/EAN Version
Scan the UPC/EAN Version On barcode to decode GS1 Composite symbols
that have a UPC or EAN linear component. (This does not affect GS1 Compos-
ite symbols with a GS1-128 or GS1 linear component.)

UPC/EAN Version On

* UPC/EAN Version Off

GS1 Composite Code Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-2435. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 2435.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

GS1 Emulation
The imager can automatically format the output from any GS1 data carrier to
emulate what would be encoded in an equivalent GS1-128 or GS1 DataBar
symbol. GS1 data carriers include UPC-A and UPC-E, EAN-13 and EAN-8,
ITF-14, GS1-128, and GS1-128 DataBar and GS1 Composites. (Any applica-
tion that accepts GS1 data can be simplified since it only needs to recognize
one data carrier type.)
If GS1-128 Emulation is scanned, all retail codes (UPC, UPC-E, EAN8,
EAN13) are expanded out to 16 digits. If the AIM ID is enabled, the value will
be the GS1-128 AIM ID, ]C1 (see Symbology Chart on page A-1).
If GS1 DataBar Emulation is scanned, all retail codes (UPC, UPC-E, EAN8,
EAN13) are expanded out to 16 digits. If the AIM ID is enabled, the value will
be the GS1-DataBar AIM ID, ]em (see Symbology Chart on page A-1).
If GS1 Code Expansion Off is scanned, retail code expansion is disabled, and
UPC-E expansion is controlled by the UPC-E0 Expand (page 7-22) setting. If
the AIM ID is enabled, the value will be the GS1-128 AIM ID, ]C1 (see
Symbology Chart on page A-1).

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Default = GS1 Emulation Off.

GS1-128 Emulation

GS1 DataBar Emulation

GS1 Code Expansion Off

* GS1 Emulation Off

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)

This code is a composite code since it has a Code 39 linear component and a
MicroPDF417 stacked code component. All barcode readers are capable of
reading the Code 39 linear component. The MicroPDF417 component can only
be decoded if TLC39 On is selected. The linear component may be decoded
as Code 39 even if TLC39 is off. Default = Off.

On

* Off

Postal Codes
Note: For best performance when reading a postal symbology, all other postal
symbologies should be turned off. The following postal codes can only be
read by a 2D image scanner.

Intelligent Mail Barcode

On

* Off

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ID-tag (UPU 4-State)

On

* Off

Postnet

On

* Off

Postnet Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-
ted at the end of the scanned data. Default = Don’t Transmit.

Transmit Check Digit

* Don’t Transmit Check Digit

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Planet Code

On

* Off

Planet Code Check Digit

This selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-
ted at the end of the scanned data. Default = Don’t Transmit.

Transmit Check Digit

* Don’t Transmit Check Digit

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British Post

On

* Off

Canadian Post

On

* Off

Kix (Netherlands) Post

Note: Kix code can misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use
Working Orientation, page 4-22, if your Kix codes will not usually be
presented upright to the image scanner.

On

* Off

Australian Post

On

* Off

Australian Post Interpretation

This option controls what interpretation is applied to customer fields in Austra-
lian 4-State symbols.
Bar Output lists the bar patterns in “0123” format.

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Numeric N Table causes that field to be interpreted as numeric data using the
N Table.
Alphanumeric C Table causes the field to be interpreted as alphanumeric data
using the C Table. Refer to the Australian Post Specification Tables.
Default = Bar Output.

* Bar Output

Numeric N Table

Alphanumeric C Table

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Japanese Post

On

* Off

China Post
<Default All China Post Settings>

China Post

On

* Off

China Post Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 80.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Korea Post
<Default All Korea Post Settings>

Korea Post

On

* Off

Korea Post Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and Maxi-
mum lengths = 2-80. Minimum Default = 4, Maximum Default = 48.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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QR Code
< Default All QR Code Settings >

QR Code
This selection applies to both QR Code and Micro QR Code.

* On

Off

QR Code Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-7089. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 7089.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Data Matrix
< Default All Data Matrix Settings >

Data Matrix

* On

Off

Data Matrix Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-3116. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3116.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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MaxiCode
< Default All MaxiCode Settings >

MaxiCode

* On

Off

MaxiCode Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-150. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 150.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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Aztec Code
< Default All Aztec Code Settings >

Aztec Code

* On

Off

Aztec Code Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-3832. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 3832.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

Aztec Runes
Select Enable Runes if you are scanning Aztec runes, which are the smallest
type of Aztec Code symbol with the ability to encode a very short license plate
message.

Enable Runes

* Disable Runes

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Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code
< Default All Han Xin Settings >

Han Xin Code

On

* Off

Han Xin Code Message Length

Scan the barcodes below to change the message length. Refer to Message
Length Description (page 7-2) for additional information. Minimum and
Maximum lengths = 1-7833. Minimum Default = 1, Maximum Default = 7833.

Minimum Message Length

Maximum Message Length

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8
Imaging Commands

The image scanner is like a digital camera in the way it captures, manipulates,
and transfers images. The following commands allow you to alter the way the
imager performs these functions.

Single-Use Basis
Imaging Commands with their modifiers send instructions to the imager on a
single-use basis, and take effect for a single image capture. Once that capture
is complete, the imager reverts to its imaging default settings. If you want to
permanently change a setting, you must use the serial default commands (see
Chapter 12). When the serial default command is used, that selection becomes
the new, permanent setting for the imager.

Command Syntax
Multiple modifiers and commands can be issued within one sequence. If addi-
tional modifiers are to be applied to the same command, just add the modifiers
to that command. For example, to add 2 modifiers to the Image Snap com-
mand, such as setting the Imaging Style to 1P and the Wait for Trigger to 1T,
you would enter IMGSNP1P1T.
Note: After processing an image capture command (IMGSNP or IMGBOX), you
must follow it with an IMGSHP command if you want to see it on your
terminal.
To add a command to a sequence, each new command is separated with a
semicolon. For example, to add the Image Ship command to the above
sequence, you would enter IMGSNP1P1T;IMGSHP.
The imaging commands are:
Image Snap - IMGSNP (page 8-2)
Image Ship - IMGSHP (page 8-5)
Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX (page 8-15)
The modifiers for each of these commands follow the command description.
Note: The images included with each command description are examples only.
The results you achieve may be different from those included in this
manual. The quality of the output you receive will vary depending on
lighting, quality of the initial image/object being captured, and distance of
the imager from the image/object. To achieve a high quality image, it is
recommended that you position your imager 4-6" (122-183 cm) away
from the image/object you are capturing.

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 Step 1 - Take a Picture Using IMGSNP

Image Snap - IMGSNP

An image is taken whenever the hardware button is pressed, or when the Image
Snap (IMGSNP) command is processed.
The image snap command has many different modifiers that can be used to
change the look of the image in memory. Modifiers always begin with numbers
and end with a letter (case insensitive). Any number of modifiers may be
appended to the IMGSNP command. For example, you can use the following
command to snap an image, increase the gain, and have the beeper sound
once the snap is complete:
IMGSNP2G1B

IMGSNP Modifiers
P - Imaging Style
This sets the Image Snap style.
0P Decoding Style. This processing allows a few frames to be
taken until the exposure parameters are met. The last frame is
then available for further use.
1P Photo Style (default). This mimics a simple digital camera, and
results in a visually optimized image.
2P Manual Style. This is an advanced style that should only be
used by an experienced user. It allows you the most freedom to
set up the imager, and has no auto-exposure.
B - Beeper
Causes a beep to sound after an image is snapped.
0B No beep (default)
1B Sounds a beep when the image is captured.
T - Wait for Trigger
Waits for a hardware button push before taking the image. This is only
available when using Photo Style (1P).
0T Takes image immediately (default)
1T Waits for a button push, then takes the image

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 L - LED State
Determines if the LEDs should be on or off, and when. Ambient illumination
(0L) is preferred for taking pictures of color documents, such as ID cards,
especially when the imager is in a stand. LED illumination (1L) is preferred
when the imager is handheld. LED State is not available when using Decoding
Style (0P).
0L LEDs off (default)
1L LEDs on
E - Exposure
Exposure is used in Manual Style only (2P), and allows you to set the exposure
time. This is similar to setting a shutter speed on a camera. The exposure
time determines how long the imager takes to record an image. On a bright
day, exposure times can be very short because plenty of light is available to
help record an image. At nighttime, exposure time can increase dramatically
due to the near absence of light. Units are 127 microseconds. (Default =
7874)
nE Range: 1 - 7874
Example of Exposure at 7874E with Example of Exposure at 100E with
fluorescent lighting: fluorescent lighting:

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 G - Gain
Gain is used in Manual Style only (2P). Like a volume control, the gain
modifier boosts the signal and multiplies the pixel value. As you increase the
gain, the noise in an image is also amplified.
1G No gain (default)
2G Medium gain
4G Heavy gain
8G Maximum gain
Example of Gain at Example of Gain at Example of Gain at
1G: 4G: 8G:

W - Target White Value

Sets the target for the median grayscale value in the captured image. For
capturing close-up images of high contrast documents, a lower setting, such
as 75, is recommended. Higher settings result in longer exposure times and
brighter images, but if the setting is too high, the image may be overexposed.
Target White Value is only available when using Photo Style (1P). (Default =
125)
nW Range: 0 - 255
Example of White Example of Example of
Value at 75W: White Value at White Value at
125W: 200W:

D - Delta for Acceptance

This sets the allowable range for the white value setting (see W - Target White
Value). Delta is only available when using Photo Style (1P). (Default = 25)
nD Range: 0 - 255
U - Update Tries
This sets the maximum number of frames the imager should take to reach the
D - Delta for Acceptance. Update Tries is only available when using Photo
Style (1P). (Default = 6)
nU Range: 0 - 10

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 % - Target Set Point Percentage
Sets the target point for the light and dark values in the captured image. A
setting of 75% means 75% of the pixels are at or below the target white value,
and 25% of the pixels are above the target white value. Altering this setting
from the default is not recommended under normal circumstances. To alter
grayscale values, W - Target White Value should be used. (Default = 50)
n% Range: 1 - 99
Example of Target Example of Target Example of Target
Set Point Set Point Set Point
Percentage at 97%: Percentage at 50%: Percentage at 40%:

Step 2 - Ship a Picture Using IMGSHP

Image Ship - IMGSHP

An image is taken whenever the button is pressed, or when the Image Snap
(IMGSNP) command is processed. The last image is always stored in memory.
You can “ship” the image by using the IMGSHP command.
The image ship commands have many different modifiers that can be used to
change the look of the image output. Modifiers affect the image that is transmit-
ted, but do not affect the image in memory. Modifiers always begin with a num-
ber and end with a letter (case insensitive). Any number of modifiers may be
appended to the IMGSHP command. For example, you can use the following
command to snap and ship a bitmap image with gamma correction and docu-
ment image filtering:
IMGSNP;IMGSHP8F75K26U

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IMGSHP Modifiers
A - Infinity Filter
Enhances pictures taken from very long distances (greater than 10 feet or
3m). The Infinity Filter should not be used with IMGSHP Modifiers (page 8-6).
0A Infinity filter off (default)
1A Infinity filter on
Example of Infinity Filter off (0A) Example of Infinity Filter on (1A)
from approximately 12 feet from approximately 12 feet (3.66m)
(3.66m) away: away:

C - Compensation
Flattens the image to account for variations in illumination across the image.
0C Compensation disabled (default)
1C Compensation enabled
Example of Compensation at 0C: Example of Compensation at 1C:

D - Pixel Depth
Indicates the number of bits per pixel in the transmitted image (KIM or BMP
format only).
8D 8 bits per pixel, grayscale image (default)
1D 1 bit per pixel, black and white image

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 E - Edge Sharpen
An edge sharpen filter cleans up the edges of an image, making it look cleaner
and sharper. While edge sharpening does make the image look cleaner, it
also removes some fine detail from the original image. The strength of the
edge sharpen filter can be entered from 1 to 24. Entering a 23E gives the
sharpest edges, but also increases noise in the image.
0E Don’t sharpen image (default)
14E Apply edge sharpen for typical image
ne Apply edge sharpen using strength n (n = 1-24)
Example of Edge Sharpen at 0E: Example of Edge Sharpen at 24E:

F - File Format
Indicates the desired format for the image.
0F KIM format
1F TIFF binary
2F TIFF binary group 4, compressed
3F TIFF grayscale
4F Uncompressed binary (upper left to lower right, 1 pixel/bit, 0
padded end of line)
5F Uncompressed grayscale (upper left to lower right, bitmap
format)
6F JPEG image (default)
8F BMP format (lower right to upper left, uncompressed)

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 H - Histogram Stretch
Increases the contrast of the transmitted image. Not available with some
image formats.
0H No stretch (default)
1H Histogram stretch
Example of Histogram Stretch at 0H: Example of Histogram Stretch at 1H:

I - Invert Image
Invert image is used to rotate the image around the X or Y axis.
1ix Invert around the X axis (flips picture upside down)
1iy Invert around the Y axis (flips picture left to right)

Example of image not Example of image Example of image

inverted: with Invert Image set to with Invert Image set
1ix: to 1iy:

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 IF- Noise Reduction
Used to reduce the salt and pepper noise in an image.
0if No salt and pepper noise reduction (default)
1if Salt and pepper noise reduction

Example of Noise Reduction Off Example of Noise Reduction On

(0if): (1if):

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 IR - Image Rotate
0ir Image as snapped (rightside up) (default)
1ir Rotate image 90 degrees to the right
2ir Rotate image 180 degrees (upside down)
3ir Rotate image 90 degrees to the left

Example of Image Rotate set to Example of Image Rotate set to

0ir: 2ir:

Example of Image Rotate set to Example of Image Rotate set to

1ir: 3ir:

J - JPEG Image Quality

Sets the desired quality when the JPEG image format is selected. Higher
numbers result in higher quality, but larger files. Smaller numbers result in
greater amounts of lossy compression, faster transmission times, lower
quality, but smaller files. (Default = 50)
nJ Image is compressed as much as possible while preserving
quality factor of n (n = 0 - 100)
0J worst quality (smallest file)
100J best quality (largest file)

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 K - Gamma Correction
Gamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image.
You can brighten or darken an image using gamma correction. A higher
gamma correction yields an overall brighter image. The lower the setting, the
darker the image. The optimal setting for text images is 50K.
0K Gamma correction off (default)
50K Apply gamma correction for brightening typical document image
nK Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 0-1,000)
Example of Gamma Example of Gamma Example of Gamma
Correction set to 0K: Correction set to 50K: Correction set to 255K:

L, R, T, B, M - Image Cropping
Note:Image Cropping should not be used with IMGSHP Modifiers (see page
8-6).
Ships a window of the image by specifying the left, right, top, and bottom pixel
coordinates. Device columns are numbered 0 through 1279, and device rows
are numbered 0 through 959.
nL The left edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n of
the image in memory. Range: 000 - 640. (Default = 0)
nR The right edge of the shipped image corresponds to column n -
1 of the image in memory. Range: 000 - 640. (Default = all
columns)
nT The top edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n of the
image in memory. Range: 000 - 480. (Default = 0)

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 nB The bottom edge of the shipped image corresponds to row n - 1
of the image in memory. Range: 000 - 480. (Default = all rows)
Uncropped Image: Example of Image Example of Image
Crop set to 300R: Crop set to 300L:

Example of Image Crop set to Example of Image Crop set to

200B: 200T:

Alternately, specify the number of pixels to cut from the outside margin of the
image; thus only the center pixels are transmitted.
nM Margin: cut n columns from the left, n + 1 columns from the right,
n rows from the top, and n + 1 rows from the bottom of the image.
Ship the remaining center pixels. Range: 0 - 238.
(Default = 0, or full image)
Example of Image Crop
set to 238M:

P - Protocol
Used for shipping an image. Protocol covers two features of the image data
being sent to the host. It addresses the protocol used to send the data
(Hmodem, which is an Xmodem 1K variant that has additional header
information), and the format of the image data that is sent.
0P None (raw data)
2P None (default for USB)
3P Hmodem compressed (default for RS-232)
4P Hmodem

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 S - Pixel Ship
Pixel Ship sizes an image in proportion to its original size. It decimates the
image by shipping only certain, regularly spaced pixels. For example, 4S
would transmit every fourth pixel from every fourth line. The smaller number
of pixels shipped, the smaller the image, however, after a certain point the
image becomes unusable.
1S ship every pixel (default)
2S ship every 2nd pixel, both horizontally and vertically
3S ship every 3rd pixel, both horizontally and vertically
Example of Pixel Ship set to 1S: Example of Pixel Example of Pixel
Ship set to 2S: Ship set to 3S:

U - Document Image Filter

Allows you to input parameters to sharpen the edges and smooth the area
between the edges of text in an image. This filter should be used with gamma
correction (see page 8-11), with the imager in a stand, and the image captured
using the command:
IMGSNP1P0L168W90%32D

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 This filter typically provides better JPEG compression than the standard E -
Edge Sharpen command (see page 8-15). This filter also works well when
shipping pure black and white images (1 bit per pixel). The optimal setting is
26U.
0U Document image filter off (default)
26U Apply document image filter for typical document image
nU Apply document image filter using grayscale threshold n. Use
lower numbers when the image contrast is lower. 1U will have a
similar effect to setting E - Edge Sharpen (page 8-7) to 22e.
Range: 0-255.
Example of Document Example of Document
Image Filter set to 0U: Image Filter set to 26U:

V - Blur Image
Smooths transitions by averaging the pixels next to the hard edges of defined
lines and shaded areas in an image.
0V Don’t blur (default)
1V Blur
Example of Blur Image Off (0V): Example of Blur Image On (1V):

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 W - Histogram Ship
A histogram gives a quick picture of the tonal range of an image, or key type.
A low-key image has detail concentrated in the shadows; a high-key image
has detail concentrated in the highlights; and an average-key image has detail
concentrated in the midtones. This modifier ships the histogram for an image.
0W Don’t ship histogram (default)
1W Ship histogram
Image used for histogram: Histogram of image at left:

Image Size Compatibility

If you prefer that an image ship returns images at the sensor’s native resolution
(752x480 pixels for the 5X00 engine, 640x480 pixels for the 4X00 engine), scan
the Native Resolution code. If you have an image scanner with a 4X00 image
engine and have designed applications that expect an image ship to return
exactly 640x480 pixels, scan the Force VGA Resolution barcode. Refer to
"Show Software Revision" on page 11-2 for information on determining the
engine in your unit. Default = Force VGA Resolution

* Force VGA Resolution

Native Resolution

Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX

IMGBOX allows you to configure the size and location of a signature capture
area relative to its proximity to a barcode. This allows you to tailor a signature
capture area to a specific form. In order to use IMGBOX, you need a set form
where the signature box location is in a known location relative to a barcode.
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the signature area is from the barcode, vertically and horizontally. You can also
set the resolution and file format for the final output of the signature capture
image.
Note: IMGBOX commands can only be triggered by one of the following types of
barcodes: PDF417, Code 39, Code 128, Aztec, Codabar, and Interleaved
2 of 5. Once one of these symbologies has been read, the image is
retained for a possible IMGBOX command.
The following IMGBOX example was executed and viewed using QuickView
software. This software is available at www.honeywell.com/aidc. Click on Soft-
ware Downloads. Select 4820 from the Products list, then select QuickView
Software Utility.
Below is an example of a signature capture application. In this example, the
aimer is centered over the signature capture area and the trigger is pressed. A
single beep is emitted, indicating that the imager has read a Code 128 barcode
and the data has been transferred to the host. An IMGBOX command may now
be sent from the host to specify the coordinates of the signature capture area
below that code, and indicating that only that area containing the signature
should be transferred as an image to the host.
To see this example, align the aimer with the signature area (not with the bar-
code), then press the trigger.

Send the following IMGBOX command string after the button push:
IMGBOX245w37h55y.
Note: Case is not important in the command string. It is used here only for clarity.
The following image is captured:

The IMGBOX commands have many different modifiers that can be used to
change the size and appearance of the signature image output by the imager.
Modifiers affect the image that is transmitted, but do not affect the image in
memory. Modifiers always begin with a number and end with a letter (case
insensitive). Any number of modifiers may be appended to the IMGBOX com-
mand.
Note: The IMGBOX command will return a NAK unless a window size (width and
height) are specified. See H - Height of Signature Capture Area (page 8-
18) and W - Width of Signature Capture Area (page 8-19).

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IMGBOX Modifiers
A - Output Image Width
This option is used to size the image horizontally. If using this option, set the
resolution (R) to zero.
Example of Image Width set to 200A:

Example of Image Width set to 600A:

B - Output Image Height

This option is used to size the image vertically. If using this option, set the
resolution (R) to zero.

Example of Image Height set to 50B:

Example of Image Height set to 100B:

D - Pixel Depth
This indicates the number of bits per pixel in the transmitted image, which
defines whether it will be grayscale or black and white.
8D 8 bits per pixel, grayscale image (default)
1D 1 bit per pixel, black and white image

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 F - File Format
This option indicates the type of file format in which to save the image.
0F KIM format
1F TIFF binary
2F TIFF binary group 4, compressed
3F TIFF grayscale
4F Uncompressed Binary
5F Uncompressed grayscale
6F JPEG image (default)
7F Outlined image
8F BMP format
H - Height of Signature Capture Area
The height of the signature capture area must be measured in inches divided
by .01. In the example, the height of the area to be captured is 3/8 inch,
resulting in a value of H = .375/0.01 = 37.5.
Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y.

K - Gamma Correction
Gamma measures the brightness of midtone values produced by the image.
You can brighten or darken an image using gamma correction. A higher
gamma correction yields an overall brighter image. The lower the setting, the
darker the image. The optimal setting for text images is 50K.
0K Gamma correction off (default)
50K Apply gamma correction for brightening typical document image
nK Apply gamma correction factor n (n = 1-255)
Example of Gamma
Correction set to 0K:

Example of Gamma Correction

set to 50K:

Example of Gamma Correction

set to 255K:

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 R - Resolution of Signature Capture Area
The resolution is the number of pixels that the imager outputs per each
minimum bar width. The higher the value for R, the higher the quality of the
image, but also the larger the file size. Values begin at 1000. The imager
automatically inserts a decimal point between the first and second digit. For
example, use 2500 to specify a resolution of 2.5. Set to zero when using the
A and B modifiers (see A - Output Image Width and B - Output Image
Height on page 8-17).
Example of Resolution set to 0R:

Example of Resolution set to 1000R:

Example of Resolution set to 2000R:

S - Barcode Aspect Ratio

All dimensions used in IMGBOX are measured as multiples of the minimum
element size of the barcode. The barcode aspect ratio allows you to set the
ratio of the barcode height to the narrow element width. In the example, the
narrow element width is .010 inches and the barcode height is 0.400 inches,
resulting in a value of S = 0.4/0.01 = 40.
W - Width of Signature Capture Area
The width of the signature capture area must be measured in inches divided
by .01. In the example, the width of the area to be captured is 2.4 inches,
resulting in a value of W = 2.4/0.01 = 240. (A value of 245 was used in the
example to accommodate a slightly wider image area.)
Example: IMGBOX245w37h55y.

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 X - Horizontal Barcode Offset
The horizontal barcode offset allows you to offset the horizontal center of the
signature capture area. Positive values move the horizontal center to the right
and negative values to the left. Measurements are in multiples of the minimum
bar width.
Example of Horizontal Offset set to 75X:

Example of Horizontal Offset set to -75X:

Y - Vertical Barcode Offset

The vertical barcode offset allows you to offset the vertical center of the
signature capture area. Negative numbers indicate that the signature capture
is above the barcode, and positive numbers indicate that the area is below the
barcode. Measurements are in multiples of the minimum bar width.
Example of Vertical Offset set to -7Y:

Example of Vertical Offset set to 65Y:

RF Default Imaging Device

The image scanner supports imaging command processing (IMGSHP, IMG-
SNP, IMGBOX) so that QuickView (see "QuickView" on page 11-6) and other
applications are able to perform imaging functions as if they were communicat-
ing directly with an image scanner. To accomplish this, the image scanner uses
a menu command called RF_DID (RF Default Imaging Device). RF_DID is the
name of the image scanner (BT_NAM) that is to receive imaging commands.
The default for RF_DID is “*”indicating that imaging commands are to be sent to
all associated image scanners. Change this setting to RF_DIDimage
scanner_name to ensure that they are sent to a particular image scanner.
Refer to "Image Scanner Report" on page 11-3 to generate a report containing
the port, work group, image scanner name, and address for each image scan-
ner. Refer to "Image Scanner Name" on page 3-7 set a unique name for each
image scanner.

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9
OCR Programming

Use this section to program the image scanner for optical character recognition
(OCR). The image scanner reads 6 to 60 point OCR typeface.
Note: OCR is not as secure as barcodes. To enhance security in OCR
applications, create an OCR template to match the data and print an OCR
check character.
The image scanner will read OCR-A, OCR-B, U.S. Currency Serial Number
(Money), MICR E-13B, and SEMI Font.
You can either select an OCR default, or create your own custom template for
the type of OCR format you intend to read. See "OCR" on page 9-1 for pro-
gramming codes that will enable your image scanner to read OCR-A, OCR-B,
U.S. Currency, MICR E 13 B, or SEMI fonts. See "OCR Templates" on page 9-
3 if you want to create a custom “template,” or character string that defines the
length and content of OCR strings that will be read with your image scanner.
Note: Setting the template and check character options are essential for OCR
reading.

OCR Fonts
Default All OCR Settings turns off all OCR capability in the image scanner, so
the image scanner will be able to scan linear, stacked, matrix, and composite
barcodes, but not OCR fonts. In addition, any OCR templates you have created
are erased. The eight digit default templates are reinstated for any future use of
the OCR On codes listed below.
< Default All OCR Settings >

OCR
Note: OCR symbols can misread when scanned sideways or upside down. Use
Working Orientation, page 4-22, if your OCR symbols will not usually be
presented upright to the image scanner.
Only one OCR symbology can be read at a time.
OCR-A On allows you to scan characters in the OCR-A font. The default set-
ting allows you to scan any eight digit combination. If you have created an OCR
template, character combinations that fit the template can be scanned (see
Creating an OCR Template, page 9-3).

OCR-A On

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OCR-B On allows you to scan characters in the OCR-B font. The default set-
ting allows you to scan any eight digit combination. If you have created an OCR
template, character combinations that fit the template can be scanned (see
Creating an OCR Template, page 9-3).

OCR-B On

U.S. Currency Font

U.S. Currency On allows you to scan characters in the font used on U.S. cur-
rency. The default setting allows you to scan any eight digit combination. If you
have created an OCR template, character combinations that fit the template can
be scanned (see Creating an OCR Template, page 9-3).

U.S. Currency On

MICR E13 B Font

MICR E13 B On allows you to scan MICR characters on a bank check. The
default setting allows you to scan any eight digit combination. If you have cre-
ated an OCR template, character combinations that fit the template can be
scanned (see Creating an OCR Template, page 9-3).

MICR E 13 B On
Note: TOAD characters (Transit, On Us, Amount and Dash) are output in the
following manner:
the transit character is output as T
the amount character is output as A
the on us character is output as O
the dash character is output as D

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SEMI Font
SEMI Font On allows you to scan the SEMI font used in the semiconductor
industry.

SEMI Font On

All OCR Off turns off all OCR capability in the image scanner, so the image
scanner will be able to scan linear, stacked, matrix, and composite barcodes,
but not OCR fonts. However, any OCR templates you have created will be
retained in memory.

* All OCR Off

OCR Templates
You can create a custom “template,” or character string that defines the length
and content of OCR strings that will be read with your image scanner. There
are several choices when creating a custom template for your application. You
can create a template for a single format, you can string together several for-
mats, and you can create a template for a user-defined variable. These choices
are described in detail below.

Creating an OCR Template

A single template allows you to program the image scanner to read any combi-
nation of characters in the order you specify. Refer to examples that follow the
Template Characters table below.

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Template Characters

a represents any alphanumeric character (digit or letter)

c represents a check character position
d represents any digit
e represents any available OCR character
g represents character from user-defined variable “g”
h represents character from user-defined variable “h”
i represents character from user-defined variable “g” or “h”
k represents that a check character is verified but transmitted
l represents any uppercase letter
t marks the start of a new template
r multi row indicator
All other characters represent themselves. Spaces can be used.
Note: In MICR E13 B templates, TOAD characters (capital letters T, O, A, and D),
represent Transit, On Us, Amount, and Dash.

Note: OCR templates default to eight digits, no check character.

To Add an OCR Template
1. Turn on the OCR font you want to read (page 9-1).
2. Begin building the template.
Scan the Enter OCR Template symbol (page 9-13).
3. Scan the characters for the string.
Use the Template Characters chart above to determine what characters you
need to create your format. Use the OCR Programming Chart (after the
Sample Codes in the back of this manual) to scan the characters for your
template.
Example: You need to read any combination of eight digits. The template
would be:

dddddddd
To create this template, you would enable the OCR-A font. Scan the Enter
OCR Template symbol (page 9-13), then scan the d from the OCR
Programming Chart in the back of this manual eight times. Scan Save OCR
Template (page 9-13). This would let you read any string of eight digits, for
example:

37680981

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 Character Match Sequences
This method is used if you need a template that shows a specific character in
a specific position. Put the character in uppercase in the template at the
required position (template characters are always lower case).

Example: You need to read three variable digits, three specific characters
(ABC), followed by three variable digits. The template would be:

dddABCddd

Using Visual Xpress (see page 11-5), you can enter the template as shown
above, enclosing the whole string between quotes: “dddABCddd”.

You may also create this character match sequence by scanning barcodes.
Scan the Enter OCR Template symbol (page 9-13). Scan the d from the
OCR Programming Chart in the back of this manual three times. Then scan
414243 from the inside back cover (the hex characters for “A,” “B,” and “C”),
and scan the d three more times. Scan Save OCR Template, page 9-13.
This would let you read any string of three digits, “ABC,” then any string of
three digits, for example:

551ABC983
(The above OCR sample is OCR-A. You must enable the OCR-A font (page
9-1) in order to read it.)

Adding Spaces
You may also need to put spaces in your template. A space is seen as a
character, therefore you can use the directions for Character Match
Sequences, above, to add spaces to a string. (The hex value for a space is
20.)

4. Exit OCR Template Editor

Scan Save OCR Template to save your entries. Discard OCR Template
exits without saving any OCR Template changes.

Stringing Together Multiple Formats

(Creating “Or” Statements)
You may want to program the imager to accept many OCR formats. To do this,
you would string together each format with a “t.” This tells the imager to read
optical characters that match any one of the formats in the template.
Example: You need to read any combination of eight digits, or a combination
of four digits, two uppercase letters, and two digits. The template
would be:

ddddddddtddddlldd

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 To create this template, you would enable the OCR-A font. Scan the Enter
OCR Template symbol (page 9-13). Scan the d from the OCR Programming
Chart in the back of this manual eight times, then scan the t to create the “or”
statement. Then you would scan the characters for the second template.
Scan d four times, scan l two times, then scan d two more times. Scan Save
OCR Template (page 9-13). This would let you read either type of format,
for example:

99028650
or
9902XZ50
You can string together as many templates as you need.

OCR User-Defined Variables

You can create up to two of your own user variables for an OCR template.
These variables will represent any OCR readable characters. The user-defined
variables are stored under the letters “g” and “h.” You need a variable to repre-
sent the letters “A,” “B,” or “C.” The template for this user-defined variable
would be:
ABC
Using Visual Xpress (see page 11-5), you can enter the string as shown above
into the “G variable” text box. You must enclose the strings between quotes:
“ABC”.
You may also create this user-defined variable by scanning barcodes. Scan the
Enter User-Defined Variable g symbol (page 9-13). Then scan 414243 from
the inside back cover (the hex characters for “A,” “B,” and “C”), Scan Save OCR
Template, page 9-13. This will let you read either A or B or C in any position
where you place the g in the template. For example, you could create the fol-
lowing template:
ddddddggg
(Using Visual Xpress, you must enter “ddddddggg” in the Template text box.)
This template would then let you read data that began with six digits, and had
an A, B, or C trailing. So you would be able to read:
654321ABC
or
654321BAC
or
654321CCC
(The above OCR sample is OCR-A. You must enable the OCR-A font (page 9-
1) in order to read it.)

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Reading Multi-Row OCR
The image scanner is capable of decoding multi-row OCR text.
Note: Reading rows longer than sixteen characters is not recommended.
Consider the following example. This example shows serial commands as they
would be entered using QuickView.
Example: You need to read multiple rows of OCR-A data as shown below:

12345678
ABCDEFGH
First, enable the OCR-A font. To read the first row of OCR data, you would
program the following template:

OCRTMP"dddddddd".
This template is the default OCR template. If you wanted to read the second
line of data, you would use the following template:

OCRTMP"llllllll".
To read both lines of OCR at one time, use the variable r to indicate the start
of a new row. All the other templating variables for the individual rows work
the same as previously described. For instance, in the above example, you
would use the following template to read both rows:

OCRTMP"ddddddddrllllllll".
To read the three rows below, you would use the template command
"OCRTMP"ddddddddrllllllllrlllldddd".

12345678
ABCDEFGH
ABCD1234

OCR Check Character

You may want to print and verify a check character in order to enhance the
security of your OCR application. The image scanner can be programmed for
almost any type of check character. A number of presets are provided for com-
mon check character uses (e.g., modulo 10 and modulo 36).
Scan the OCR Modulo 10 or OCR Modulo 36 Check Character barcode to
specify the type of check character used in the OCR strings you’re scanning.
The image scanner will then only read OCR character strings with a valid check

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character. The image scanner transmits the OCR data without the check char-
acter data. You must specify the location of the check character in the template
with a c.
Example: You need to read any combination of seven digits, with a modulo 10
check character in the eighth position. The template would be:

dddddddc
To create this template, you would enable the OCR-A font. Scan the Modulo
10 Check Character symbol. Then scan the Enter OCR Template symbol,
and scan the d from the OCR Programming Chart seven times, and scan the
c once. Scan Save OCR Template (page 9-13). This template will let you
read any combination of six digits with a correct check character after. (If the
check character is invalid, data is discarded.) For example, the following
string could be scanned:
01234569
and the output would be: 0123456

OCR Modulo 10 Check Character

Scan this symbol to program the OCR template for a simple modulo 10 check-
sum of the digits 0 through 9.

OCR Modulo 10 Check Character

OCR Modulo 36 Check Character

Scan this symbol to program the OCR template for a simple modulo 36 check-
sum of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A through Z.

OCR Modulo 36 Check Character

OCR User-Defined Check Character

You can customize the check character calculation to suit your application.
Each character of the check character alphabet can be programmed in its
proper order. The number of characters you enter determines the modulo value

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for the calculation. By default, the check character computation is unweighted,
but the image scanner also supports two weighted modulo 10 checking
schemes.
Example: To program a modulo 11 check character, you would enter the
following 11 characters in order:

0123456789X

Also enter the OCR template:

dddddddc

Enable the OCR-A font, then scan the following string:

6512351X
The image scanner performs the following check character computation:

(6 + 5 + 1 + 2 +3 + 5 + 1 + X) modulo 11 = 0
Since the result is zero, the message is considered to be valid, so the reader
outputs the message: 6512351

Programming a User-Defined Check Character

1. Scan the Enter OCR Check Character barcode, below.

Enter OCR Check Character

2. Enter the characters in order. For each character, look up the corresponding
hex value from the Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes on page A-7.
Use the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual to
scan the two symbols for each hex value.
3. Scan the Save barcode on the inside back cover.
Example: To program the modulo 11 check character from example #8 on
page 9-9, enable the OCR-A font. Scan the Enter OCR Check
Character barcode on page 9-9, then scan the following hex values
in order:

3031323334353637383958

After you enter all the desired hex values, scan the Save barcode on the
inside back cover of this manual.

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Weighting Options
By default, the check character computation is unweighted. It is possible to use
one of two weighted modulo 10 schemes. Weighting is often used to detect if
two neighboring characters are transposed, a common error when an operator
keys in data.
3-1-3-1 Weighted Modulo 10 Check Character
Starting with the check character and working backward through the message,
the image scanner applies a multiplier of 1, then 3, then 1, then 3, and so on.
This is the checking scheme used in many EAN•UCC symbologies, including
U.P.C. and Interleaved 2 of 5 (when a check digit is invoked). To apply this
weighting scheme, set the OCR check character to “0123456789x3x1” or scan
the following symbol:

3-1-3-1 Weighted Modulo 10

Check Character
Example: Scan the 3-1-3-1 Weighted Modulo 10 Check Character symbol. Also
enter the OCR template:

dddddddc
Then scan the string below:

01234565
The reader performs the check character computation below:

(0 x 3 + 1 x 1 + 2 x 3 + 3 x 1 + 4 x 3 + 5 x 1 + 6 x 3 + 5 x 1) modulo 10 = 0
Since the result is zero, the message is considered to be valid, so the reader
outputs the message: 0123456

2-1-2-1 Weighted Modulo 10 Check Character

Starting with the check character and working backward through the message,
the image scanner applies a multiplier of 1, then 2, then 1, then 2, and so on.
When the result of the multiplication is greater than 9, add both digits to the run-
ning sum. This is often referred to as the LUHN formula. One common applica-
tion of the LUHN formula is validate credit card numbers. This is the modulo 10

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checking scheme used in MSI Code and in Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF).
To apply this weighting scheme, set the OCR check character to
"0123456789x2x1" or scan the following symbol:

2-1-2-1 Weighted Modulo 10

Check Character
Example: Scan the 2-1-2-1 Weighted Modulo 10 Check Character symbol. Also
enter the OCR template:

ddddddc
Then scan the string below:

0128454
The reader performs the check character computation below:

(0 x 1 + 1 x 2 + 2 x 1 + 8 x 2 + 4 x 1 + 5 x 2 + 4 x 1) modulo 10
= (0 + 2 + 2 + (1 + 6) + 4 + (1 + 0) + 4) modulo 10

=0

Since the result is zero, the message is considered to be valid, so the reader
outputs the message: 012845

OCR ISBN Application Example

One application of OCR is to read the ISBN characters typically encoded using
the OCR-A or OCR-B font. This is especially useful when the ISBN number is
not encoded in an EAN-13 barcode. The following example shows how to con-
figure the image scanner to read the ISBN strings on books in Japan. After you
have followed the steps below, you will be able to scan the following ISBN num-
ber or the additional data below it, depending on the line of text at which the
image scanner is aimed.

1. Scan the OCR-B On barcode on page 9-2.

2. Program the user-defined variable “g” to comprise the ten digits plus the
dash:

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 0123456789-
3. In Japan, it is common for two fields to follow the ISBN number, the three
digit price field, and the four digit price field. The first field typically starts
with a “C” (uppercase c), followed by four digits. The second field typically
starts with a “P” or a yen symbol, followed by three or four digits, followed by
an “E.” Program the user-defined variable “h” to comprise the “P” and the
yen symbol (represented by a backslash).
P\
4. Scan the symbol below to set up three templates to handle the ISBN
number, the three digit price field, and the four digit price field.

5. Finally, set up the ISBN check digit, which is a special position-weighted

modulo 11 checksum. The image scanner automatically invokes the ISBN
checksum for template rows that are:
1.) at least fourteen characters long,
2.) whose first four characters are the letters “ISBN,”
3.) whose last character is a check character, and
4.) when the modulo 11 check character “0123456789X” is programmed.
Please note that all these commands can be combined into a single serial pro-
gramming command:

OCRENA2,TMP”ISBNggggggggggggctCdddd hdddEtCdddd
hddddE”,GPG”0123456789-”,GPH”P\”,CHK”0123456789X”.
These commands can be encoded into the following Aztec Code symbol:

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OCR Template Codes
Note: Reading more than three rows of OCR is not recommended. Contact the
factory if you have an application that requires reading four or more rows
of OCR.

Enter OCR Template †

Enter User-Defined
Variable “g”†

Enter User-Defined
Variable “h”†

† One or more two-digit numbers and Save are required after reading this pro-
gramming symbol. Refer to the Programming Chart on the inside the back
cover of this manual.

Exit Selections

Save OCR Template

Discard OCR Template

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10
Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationships

The following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII
“CTRL”+ relationships apply to all terminals that can be used with the image
scanner. Refer to page 2-13 enable Control + ASCII mode.

Function Code HEX/ASCII Value Full ASCII “CTRL” +

NUL 00 @
SOH 01 A
STX 02 B
ETX 03 C
EOT 04 D
ENQ 05 E
ACK 06 F
BEL 07 G
BS 08 H
HT 09 I
LF 0A J
VT 0B K
FF 0C L
CR 0D M
SO 0E N
SI 0F O
DLE 10 P
DC1 11 Q
DC2 12 R
DC3 13 S
DC4 14 T
NAK 15 U
SYN 16 V
ETB 17 W
CAN 18 X
EM 19 Y
SUB 1A Z
ESC 1B [
FS 1C \
GS 1D ]
RS 1E ^
US 1F _

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The last five characters in the Full ASCII “CTRL”+ column ( [ \ ] 6 - ), apply to
US only. The following chart indicates the equivalents of these five characters
for different countries.

Country Codes
United States [ \ ] 6 -
Belgium [ < ] 6 -
Scandinavia 8 < 9 6 -
France ^ 8 $ 6 =
Germany à + 6 -
Italy \ + 6 -
Switzerland < .. 6 -
United Kingdom [ ¢ ] 6 -
Denmark 8 \ 9 6 -
Norway 8 \ 9 6 -
Spain [ \ ] 6 -

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Supported Interface Keys
IBM AT/XT and
PS/2 Compatibles, IBM XTs and IBM, DDC, Memorex
WYSE PC/AT Compatibles Telex, Harris*
ASCII HEX Supported Keys Supported Keys Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved Reserved Reserved
SOH 01 Enter (KP) CR/Enter Enter
STX 02 Cap Lock Caps Lock F11
ETX 03 ALT make Reserved F12
EOT 04 ALT break Reserved F13
ENQ 05 CTRL make Reserved F14
ACK 06 CTRL break Reserved F15
BEL 07 CR/Enter CR/Enter New Line
BS 08 Reserved Reserved F16
HT 09 Tab Tab F17
LF 0A Reserved Reserved F18
VT 0B Tab Tab Tab/Field Forward
FF 0C Delete Delete Delete
CR 0D CR/Enter CR/Enter Field Exit/New Line
SO 0E Insert Insert Insert
SI 0F Escape Escape F19
DLE 10 F11 Reserved Error Reset
DC1 11 Home Home Home
DC2 12 Print Print F20
DC3 13 Back Space Back Space Back Space
DC4 14 Back Tab Back Tab Backfield/Back Tab
NAK 15 F12 Reserved F21
SYN 16 F1 F1 F1
ETB 17 F2 F2 F2
CAN 18 F3 F3 F3
EM 19 F4 F4 F4
SUB 1A F5 F5 F5
ESC 1B F6 F6 F6
FS 1C F7 F7 F7
GS 1D F8 F8 F8
RS 1E F9 F9 F9
US 1F F10 F10 F10
* IBM 3191/92, 3471/72, 3196/97, 3476/77, Telex (all models)

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Supported Interface Keys
IBM, Memorex Telex (102)* Memorex Telex (88)**
ASCII HEX Supported Keys Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved Reserved
SOH 01 Enter Enter
STX 02 F11 PF10
ETX 03 F12 PF11
EOT 04 F13 PF12
ENQ 05 F14 Reserved
ACK 06 F15 Reserved
BEL 07 New Line New Line
BS 08 F16 Field Forward
HT 09 F17 Field Forward
LF 0A F18 Reserved
VT 0B Tab/Field Forward Field Forward
FF 0C Delete Delete
CR 0D Field Exit New Line
SO 0E Insert Insert
SI 0F Clear Erase
DLE 10 Error Reset Error Reset
DC1 11 Home Reserved
DC2 12 Print Print
DC3 13 Back Space Back Space
DC4 14 Back Tab Back Field
NAK 15 F19 Reserved
SYN 16 F1 PF1
ETB 17 F2 PF2
CAN 18 F3 PF3
EM 19 F4 PF4
SUB 1A F5 PF5
ESC 1B F6 PF6
FS 1C F7 PF7
GS 1D F8 PF8
RS 1E F9 PF9
US 1F F10 Home
* IBM 3196/97, 3476/77, 3191/92, 3471/72, Memorex Telex (all models) with 102
key keyboards
** Memorex Telex with 88 key keyboards

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Supported Interface Keys
Esprit 200, 400 Esprit 200, 400 Esprit 200, 400
ANSI ASCII PC
ASCII HEX Supported Keys Supported Keys Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved Reserved Reserved
SOH 01 New Line New Line New Line
STX 02 N/A N/A N/A
ETX 03 N/A N/A N/A
EOT 04 N/A N/A N/A
ENQ 05 N/A N/A N/A
ACK 06 N/A N/A N/A
BEL 07 New Line New Line New Line
BS 08 N/A N/A N/A
HT 09 Tab Tab Tab
LF 0A N/A N/A N/A
VT 0B Tab Tab Tab
FF 0C N/A N/A Delete
CR 0D New Line New Line New Line
SO 0E N/A N/A Insert
SI 0F Escape Escape Escape
DLE 10 F11 F11 F11
DC1 11 Insert Insert Home
DC2 12 F13 F13 Print
DC3 13 Back Space Back Space Back Space
DC4 14 Back Tab Back Tab Back Tab
NAK 15 F12 F12 F12
SYN 16 F1 F1 F1
ETB 17 F2 F2 F2
CAN 18 F3 F3 F3
EM 19 F4 F4 F4
SUB 1A F5 F5 F5
ESC 1B F6 F6 F6
FS 1C F7 F7 F7
GS 1D F8 F8 F8
RS 1E F9 F9 F9
US 1F F10 F10 F10

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Supported Interface Keys
Apple Mac/iMac
ASCII HEX Supported Keys
NUL 00 Reserved
SOH 01 Enter/Numpad Enter
STX 02 CAPS
ETX 03 ALT make
EOT 04 ALT break
ENQ 05 CNTRL make
ACK 06 CNTRL break
BEL 07 RETURN
BS 08 APPLE make
HT 09 TAB
LF 0A APPLE break
VT 0B TAB
FF 0C Del
CR 0D RETURN
SO 0E Ins Help
SI 0F ESC
DLE 10 F11
DC1 11 Home
DC2 12 Prnt Scrn
DC3 13 BACKSPACE
DC4 14 LSHIFT TAB
NAK 15 F12
SYN 16 F1
ETB 17 F2
CAN 18 F3
EM 19 F4
SUB 1A F5
ESC 1B F6
FS 1C F7
GS 1D F8
RS 1E F9
US 1F F10
DEL 7F BACKSPACE

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11
Utilities

To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies

This selection allows you to turn on transmission of a Code I.D. before the
decoded symbology. (See the Symbology Chart, beginning on page A-1) for
the single character code that identifies each symbology.) This action first
clears all current prefixes, then programs a Code I.D. prefix for all symbologies.
This is a temporary setting that will be removed when the unit is power cycled.

Add Code I.D. Prefix to

All Symbologies (Temporary)

Show Decoder Revision

Scan the barcode below to output the decoder revision.

Show Decoder Revision

Show Engine Revision

Scan the barcode below to output the engine revision. It will return the engine
type, revision number, and status character [ACK]. For example, an image
scanner with a 5100 engine, version 26 would return:
ENGREVType: 1 Revision: 26[ACK]

Show Engine Revision

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Show Scan Driver Revision
Scan the barcode below to output the scan driver revision. The scan driver con-
trols image capture.

Show Scan Driver Revision

Show Software Revision

Scan the barcode below to output the current software revision, unit serial num-
ber, and other product information for both the image scanner and base.

Show Revision

Show Data Format

Scan the barcode below to show current data format settings.

Data Format Settings

Reset Image Scanner

Scanning this barcode causes the image scanner to re-link with the base.

Reset Imager Scanner

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Image Scanner Report
Scan the barcode below to generate a report for the connected image scanners.
The report indicates the port, work group, image scanner name, and address.
To assign a name to your image scanner, refer to "Menu Command Syntax" on
page 12-1.

Image Scanner Report

Image Scanner Address

Scan the barcode below to determine the address of the image scanner you are
using.

Image Scanner Address

Base Address
Scan the barcode below to determine the address of the base you are using.

Base Address

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Work Group
If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your image scanner, or
you’ve changed some options and want the standard product default settings
restored, scan the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application
Group barcode below.

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The Menu Commands starting on page 12-5 list the factory default settings for
each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the programming pages).
Note: Scanning this barcode also causes both the image scanner and the base
to perform a reset and become unlinked. The image scanner must be
placed in its base to re-establish the link before any setup codes are
entered. Refer to "Image Scanner Modes" on page 3-5 for additional
information.

Standard Product Default Settings:

Current Application Group

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Work Groups
The following barcode defaults all of the work groups to the factory settings.

Standard Product Default Settings:

All Application Groups
The Menu Commands starting on page 12-5 list the standard product default
settings for each of the commands (indicated by an asterisk (*) on the program-
ming pages).

Test Menu
When you scan the Test Menu On code, then scan a programming code in this
manual, the image scanner displays the content of a programming code. The
programming function will still occur, but in addition, the content of that pro-
gramming code is output to the terminal.
Note: This feature should not be used during normal image scanner operation.

On

* Off

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Visual Xpress Introduction
Note: Software revision 31205480-118 or higher is backward compatible with
all non-advanced illumination units. This new revision of software can be
flashed in non-advanced illumination units for full backward compatibility.
Software 31205480-090 or lower cannot be flashed into units with
advanced illumination. Visual Xpress will display an incompatibility error
message.

Non-Advanced Advanced
Illumination Unit Illumination Unit

Visual Xpress provides a wide range of PC-based programming functions that

can be performed on an imager connected to your PC's COM port. Visual
Xpress allows you to download upgrades to the imager's firmware, change pro-
grammed parameters, and create and print programming barcodes. Using
Visual Xpress, you can even save/open the programming parameters for an
imager. This saved file can be e-mailed or, if required, you can create a single
barcode that contains all the customized programming parameters and mail or
fax that barcode to any location. Users in other locations can scan the barcode
to load in the customized programming.
To communicate with an imager, Visual Xpress requires that the PC have at
least one available serial communication port, or a serial port emulation using a
physical USB port. If you are using the serial port and RS-232 cable, an exter-
nal power supply is required. When using a USB serial port emulation, only a
USB cable is required.

Visual Xpress Operations

The Visual Xpress software performs the following operations:
Scan Data
Scan Data allows you to scan barcodes and display the barcode data in a win-
dow. Scan Data lets you send serial commands to the imager and receive
imager response that can be seen in the Scan Data window. The data dis-
played in the Scan Data window can either be saved in a file or printed.
Configure
Configure displays the programming and configuration data of the imager. The
imager's programming and configuration data is grouped into different catego-
ries. Each category is displayed as a tree item under the "Configure" tree node
in the application explorer. When one of these tree nodes is clicked, the right-
hand side is loaded with the parameters' form belonging to that particular cate-

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gory. The "Configure" tree option has all the programming and configuration
parameters specified for an imager. You can set or modify these parameters as
required. You can later write the modified settings to the imager, or save them
to a dcf file.
Imaging
Imaging provides all the image-related functions that a 2D Imager can perform.
You can capture an image using the current settings, and the image will be dis-
played in an image window. Images captured from the imager can be saved to
files in different image formats. You can modify the image settings and save the
image settings to an INI file, which can be loaded later to capture new images.
Imaging also lets you preview the images continuously captured by the imager.

Installing Visual Xpress from the Web

Note: Visual Xpress requires .NET software. If .NET is not installed on your PC,
you will be prompted to install it during the Visual Xpress installation.

1. Access the Honeywell web site at www.honeywell.com/aidc

2. Click on the Resources tab. Select Product Downloads-Software.
3. Click on the dropdown for Select Product Number. Click on 4820.
4. Click on the listing for Visual Xpress.
5. When prompted, select Save File, and save the files to the c:\win-
dows\temp directory.
6. Once you have finished downloading the file, exit the web site.
7. Using Explorer, go to the c:\windows\temp file.
8. Double click on the Setup.exe file. Follow the screen prompts to install the
Visual Xpress program.
9. If you’ve selected the defaults during installation, you can click on Start
Menu-All Programs-Hand Held Products-Visual Xpress

QuickView
QuickView is a Microsoft Windows® program that displays decoded symbol
messages and captures images (for instance, ID photographs) from the imager.
Barcode information and images are displayed in the QuickView window.

Installing QuickView from the Web

1. Access the Honeywell web site at www.honeywell.com/aidc.
2. Click on the Resources tab. Select Product Downloads-Software.
3. Click on the dropdown for Select Product Number. Click on 4820.

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4. Click on the listing for Quick*View Software Utility.
5. When prompted, select Save, and save the files to the c:\windows\temp
directory.
6. Once you have finished downloading the file, exit the web site.
7. Using Explorer, go to the c:\windows\temp file.
8. Double click on the Quickview.exe file. Follow the screen prompts to install
the Quick*View program.
9. To start Quick*View, from the Start Menu click on All Programs-
Quick*View-Quick*View.
Note: If you wish, you can create a shortcut to the Quick*View executable on
your desktop.

Temporary QuickView Configuration

For a quick download communication configuration, scan the QuickView bar-
code and the imager will be temporarily configured for QuickView settings.
Note: If you have a unit capable of keyboard wedge mode, scan the barcode
below and the unit will communicate in RS-232 mode, allowing it to work
with QuickView. To convert the imager back to keyboard wedge
communication, cycle the power.

QuickView

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12
Serial Programming Commands

The serial programming commands can be used in place of the programming

barcodes. Both the serial commands and the programming barcodes will pro-
gram the image scanner. For complete descriptions and examples of each
serial programming command, refer to the corresponding programming barcode
in this manual.
The device must be set to an RS-232 interface (see page 2-2). The following
commands can be sent via a PC COM port using terminal emulation software.

Conventions
The following conventions are used for menu and query command descriptions:
parameter A label representing the actual value you should send as part of a
command.
[option] An optional part of a command.
{Data} Alternatives in a command.
bold Names of menus, menu commands, buttons, dialog boxes, and
windows that appear on the screen.

Menu Command Syntax

Menu commands have the following syntax (spaces have been used for clarity
only):
Prefix [:Name:] Tag SubTag {Data} [, SubTag {Data}] [; Tag SubTag {Data}] […]
Storage
Prefix Three ASCII characters: SYN M CR (ASCII 22,77,13).
:Name: To send information to the image scanner (with the base connect-
ed to host), use :4820: or :4820i: The default factory setting for a
4820 image scanner is 4820, and 4820i for a 4820i image scanner.
This setting is changed by using the BT_NAM command, which ac-
cepts alphanumeric values. If the name is not known, a wildcard
(*) can be used :*:.
Note: Since the base stores all work group settings and transfers to them to
image scanner once they are linked, changes are typically done to the
base and not to the image scanner.
Tag A 3 character case-insensitive field that identifies the desired menu
command group. For example, all RS-232 configuration settings
are identified with a Tag of 232.
SubTag A 3 character case-insensitive field that identifies the desired menu
command within the tag group. For example, the SubTag for the
RS-232 baud rate is BAD.

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 Data The new value for a menu setting, identified by the Tag and Sub-
Tag.
Storage A single character that specifies the storage table to which the
command is applied. An exclamation point (!) performs the com-
mand’s operation on the device’s volatile menu configuration table.
A period (.) performs the command’s operation on the device’s
non-volatile menu configuration table. Use the non-volatile table
only for semi-permanent changes you want saved through a power
cycle.

Query Commands
Several special characters can be used to query the device about its settings.
^ What is the default value for the setting(s).
? What is the device’s current value for the setting(s).
* What is the range of possible values for the setting(s). (The de-
vice’s response uses a dash (-) to indicate a continuous range of
values. A pipe (|) separates items in a list of non-continuous val-
ues.)
:Name: Field Usage (Optional)
This command returns the query information from the image scanner.
Tag Field Usage
When a query is used in place of a Tag field, the query applies to the entire set
of commands available for the particular storage table indicated by the Storage
field of the command. In this case, the SubTag and Data fields should not be
used because they are ignored by the device.
SubTag Field Usage
When a query is used in place of a SubTag field, the query applies only to the
subset of commands available that match the Tag field. In this case, the Data
field should not be used because it is ignored by the device.
Data Field Usage
When a query is used in place of the Data field, the query applies only to the
specific command identified by the Tag and SubTag fields.

Concatenation of Multiple Commands

Multiple commands can be issued within one Prefix/Storage sequence. Only
the Tag, SubTag, and Data fields must be repeated for each command in the
sequence. If additional commands are to be applied to the same Tag, then the
new command sequence is separated with a comma (,) and only the SubTag
and Data fields of the additional command are issued. If the additional com-
mand requires a different Tag field, the command is separated from previous
commands by a semicolon (;).

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Responses
The device responds to serial commands with one of three responses:
ACK Indicates a good command which has been processed.
ENQ Indicates an invalid Tag or SubTag command.
NAK Indicates the command was good, but the Data field entry was out of the
allowable range for this Tag and SubTag combination, e.g., an entry for a
minimum message length of 100 when the field will only accept 2 charac-
ters.
When responding, the device echoes back the command sequence with the
status character inserted directly before each of the punctuation marks (the
period, exclamation point, comma, or semicolon) in the command.

Examples of Query Commands

In the following examples, a bracketed notation [ ] depicts a non-displayable
response.
Example #1:What is the range of possible values for Codabar Coding Enable?
Enter: cbrena*.
Response: CBRENA0-1[ACK]
This response indicates that Codabar Coding Enable (CBRENA) has a range of
values from 0 to 1 (off and on).

Example #2: What is the default value for Codabar Coding Enable?
Enter: cbrena^.
Response: CBRENA1[ACK]
This response indicates that the default setting for Codabar Coding Enable
(CBRENA) is 1, or on.

Example #3: What is the device’s current setting for Codabar Coding Enable?
Enter: cbrena?.
Response: CBRENA1[ACK]
This response indicates that the device’s Codabar Coding Enable (CBRENA) is
set to 1, or on.

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Example #4: What are the device’s settings for all Codabar selections?
Enter: cbr?.
Response: CBRENA1[ACK],
SSX0[ACK],
CK20[ACK],
CCT1[ACK],
MIN2[ACK],
MAX60[ACK],
DFT[ACK].
This response indicates that the device’s Codabar Coding Enable (CBRENA) is
set to 1, or on;
the Start/Stop Character (SSX) is set to 0, or Don’t Transmit;
the Check Character (CK2) is set to 0, or Not Required;
concatenation (CCT) is set to 1, or Enabled;
the Minimum Message Length (MIN) is set to 2 characters;
the Maximum Message Length (MAX) is set to 60 characters;
and the Default setting (DFT) has no value.

Trigger Commands
You can activate and deactivate the image scanner with serial trigger com-
mands. First, the image scanner must be put in Manual/Serial Trigger Mode
either by scanning the Manual/Serial Trigger Mode barcode (page 4-4), or by
sending the Manual/Serial Menu Command (page 12-12). Once the image
scanner is in serial trigger mode, the trigger is activated and deactivated by
sending the following commands:
Activate: SYN T CR
Deactivate: SYN U CR
The image scanner scans until a barcode has been read, until the deactivate
command is sent, or until the serial time-out has been reached (see "Read
Time-Out (Serial Trigger Mode)" on page 4-4 for a description, and the serial
command on page 12-12).

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Menu Commands
Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry

Factory Default Settings

All Application Work
Default PAPDFT 3-11
Groups
Current Application
Default DEFALT 3-11
Work Group
Terminal Interfaces
Terminal ID *003 TERMID### 2-7

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*U.S.A. KBDCTY0 2-10
Belgium KBDCTY1 2-10
Brazil KBDCTY16 2-10
Canada (French) KBDCTY18 2-10
Czech Republic KBDCTY15 2-10
Denmark KBDCTY8 2-10
Finland (Sweden) KBDCTY2 2-10
France KBDCTY3 2-10
Germany/Austria KBDCTY4 2-10
Greece KBDCTY17 2-10
Hungary KBDCTY19 2-10
Israel (Hebrew) KBDCTY12 2-10
Italy KBDCTY5 2-11
Program Keyboard Latin America KBDCTY14 2-11
Country Netherlands (Dutch) KBDCTY11 2-11
Norway KBDCTY9 2-11
Poland KBDCTY20 2-11
Portugal KBDCTY13 2-11
Romania KBDCTY25 2-11
Russia KBDCTY26 2-11
SCS KBDCTY21 2-11
Slovakia KBDCTY22 2-11
Spain KBDCTY10 2-11
Sweden KBDCTY23 2-11
Switzerland (German) KBDCTY6 2-11
Turkey F KBDCTY27 2-12
Turkey Q KBDCTY24 2-12
U.K. KBDCTY7 2-12

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*Regular KBDSTY0 2-12
Caps Lock KBDSTY1 2-12
Shift Lock KBDSTY2 2-13
Keyboard Style
Automatic Caps Lock KBDSTY6 2-13
Emulate External
KBDSTY5 2-13
Keyboard
*Control + ASCII Off KBDCAS0 2-14
DOS Mode Control +
KBDCAS1 2-14
ASCII
Windows Mode Control
KBDCAS2 2-14
+ ASCII
Keyboard Modifiers *Turbo Mode Off KBDTMD0 2-14
Turbo Mode On KBDTMD1 2-14
*Numeric Keypad Off KBDNPS0 2-14
Numeric Keypad On KBDNPS1 2-14
*Auto Direct Conn. Off KBDADC0 2-15
Auto Direct Conn. On KBDADC1 2-15
300 BPS 232BAD0 2-16
600 BPS 232BAD1 2-16
1200 BPS 232BAD2 2-16
2400 BPS 232BAD3 2-16
4800 BPS 232BAD4 2-16
Baud Rate
9600 BPS 232BAD5 2-16
19200 BPS 232BAD6 2-16
38400 BPS 232BAD7 2-16
57600 BPS 232BAD8 2-16
*115200 BPS 232BAD9 2-16

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity
232WRD3 2-17
Even
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity
232WRD0 2-17
None
7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity
232WRD6 2-17
Odd
7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity
232WRD4 2-17
Even
Word Length: Data
7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity
Bits, Stop Bits, and 232WRD1 2-17
None
Parity
7 Data, 2 Stop, Parity
232WRD7 2-17
Odd
8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity
232WRD5 2-17
Even
*8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity
232WRD2 2-17
None
8 Data, 1 Stop, Parity
232WRD8 2-17
Odd
RS-232 Receiver
Range 0 - 300 seconds 232LPT### 2-17
Time-out
*RTS/CTS Off 232CTS0 2-18
RTS/CTS On 232CTS2 2-18
*XON/XOFF Off 232XON0 2-18
RS-232 Handshaking
XON/XOFF On 232XON1 2-18
*ACK/NAK Off 232ACK0 2-18
ACK/NAK On 232ACK1 2-18
Wand Emulation Same Code Format TERMID64 2-22
Connection Code 39 Format TERMID61 2-22
20 WNDBLK0 2-22
*40 WNDBLK1 2-22
Data Block Size
60 WNDBLK2 2-22
80 WNDBLK3 2-22

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
5ms WNDDLY0 2-23
Delay Between *50ms WNDDLY1 2-23
Blocks 150ms WNDDLY2 2-23
500ms WNDDLY3 2-23
On WNDCHK1 2-23
Overall Checksum
*Off WNDCHK0 2-23
10 WNDSPD0 2-24
*25 WNDSPD1 2-24
40 WNDSPD2 2-24
Wand Emulation
80 WNDSPD3 2-24
Transmission Rate
120 WNDSPD4 2-24
150 WNDSPD5 2-24
200 WNDSPD6 2-24
Wand Emulation *Black High WNDPOL0 2-24
Polarity White High WNDPOL1 2-24
Idle Low WNDIDL0 2-25
Wand Emulation Idle
*Idle High WNDIDL1 2-25
Basic System Operation
*Automatic BASCHG1 3-3
Full Charge Rate BASCHG2 3-3
Base Charge Mode
Low Charge Rate BASCHG3 3-3
Battery Charge Off BASCHG4 3-3
Unlink Image Scanner BT_RMV 3-5
*Locked Link Mode BASCON0,DNG1 3-6
Image Scanner
Modes - Single Open Link Mode BASCON1,DNG1 3-6
Override Locked Image
BT_RPL1 3-6
Scanner
Multiple Image
Multiple Image Scanner
Scanner BASCON2,DNG3 3-7
Operation
Operation
Image Scanner
Image Scanner Name BT_NAM 3-8
Name

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
Image Scanner
Image Scanner Report RPTSCN 3-9
Report
*Group 0 GRPSEL0 3-10
Group 1 GRPSEL1 3-10
Application Work Group 2 GRPSEL2 3-10
Group Group 3 GRPSEL3 3-10
Selections Group 4 GRPSEL4 3-10
Group 5 GRPSEL5 3-10
Group 6 GRPSEL6 3-10
Standard Product
Defaults: Current Default - Current Work
DEFALT 3-11
Application Work Group
Group
Standard Product
Defaults: All Default - All Work
PAPDFT 3-11
Application Work Groups
Groups
BT Connection - PC/
BT_DNG5 3-12
Bluetooth laptop
Connection BT Connection - PDA/
BT_DNG1 3-12
Mobility Systems Device
Bluetooth PIN Code Bluetooth PIN BT_PIN 3-19
Base Alarm Duration
(Range 1 - 3000 sec BASORD 3-21
(*0))
Out-of-Range Alarm
Image Scanner Alarm
BT_ORD
Duration (Range 1 - 3-21
3000 sec (*0))
Base Alarm Type BASORW 3-21
Alarm Sound Type Image Scanner Alarm
BT_ORW 3-21
Type
Data Accumulation On BATENA1 3-22
Mode *Off BATENA0 3-22

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*Off BATDLY0 3-23
Batch Mode Transmit Short (ms) BATDLY250 3-23
Delay Medium (ms) BATDLY500 3-23
Long (ms) BATDLY1000 3-23
Output Selections
Off BEPBEP0 4-1
Beeper - Good Read
*On BEPBEP1 4-1
Off BEPLVL0 4-1
Beeper Volume -
Low BEPLVL1 4-1
Good Read
*Medium BEPLVL2 4-1
Low (1600) (min 400Hz) BEPFQ11600 4-2
Beeper Pitch - Good *Medium (3250) BEPFQ13250 4-2
Read (Frequency) High (4200) (max
BEPFQ14200 4-2
9000Hz)
Beeper Duration - *Normal Beep BEPBIP0 4-2
Good Read Short Beep BEPBIP1 4-2
Off BEPLED0 4-2
LED - Good Read
*On BEPLED1 4-2
Number of Beeps - *1 BEPRPT1 4-3
Good Read Range 1 - 9 BEPRPT# 4-3
*No Delay DLYGRD0 4-3
Short Delay (500 ms) DLYGRD500 4-3
Good Read Delay Medium Delay (1000
DLYGRD1000 4-3
ms)
Long Delay (1500 ms) DLYGRD1500 4-3
User-Specified Good
Range 0 - 30,000 ms DLYGRD##### 4-3
Read Delay

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*Manual/Serial Trigger TRGMOD0 4-4
Read Time-Out
(0 - 300,000 ms) TRGSTO#### 4-4
*30,000
BT_LPT0 4-5
Trigger Mode BT_LPT200 4-5
Image Scanner Power BT_LPT400 4-5
Time-Out Timer (0-7200
seconds) *3600 BT_LPT900 4-5
BT_LPT3600 4-5
BT_LPT7200 4-5
Scan Stand Mode TRGMOD4 4-6
Scan Stand
Scan Stand Symbol FNC3 4-6
Presentation Presentation Mode TRGMOD3 4-7
Presentation LED LEDs Off TRGPCK0 4-7
Timer *LEDs On TRGPCK1 4-7
Presentation
Range 0-20 (*1) TRGPMS## 4-8
Sensitivity
Streaming Streaming Presentation
TRGMOD8 4-8
Presentation Mode
Image Snap and
Image Snap and Ship TRGMOD6 4-9
Ship
Hands Free Time-
Range 0 - 300,000 ms TRGPTO###### 4-9
Out
Short (500 ms) DLYRRD500 4-10
*Medium (750 ms) DLYRR750 4-10
Reread Delay
Long (1000 ms) DLYRRD1000 4-10
Extra Long (2000 ms) DLYRRD2000 4-10
User-Specified
Range 0 - 30,000 ms DLYRRD##### 4-10
Reread Delay
Off PWRLDC0 4-11
LED Power Level Low (50%) PWRLDC50 4-11
*High (100%) PWRLDC100 4-11

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*Lights On SCNLED1 4-11
Illumination Lights
Lights Off SCNLED0 4-11
200 milliseconds SCNDLY200 4-12
Aimer Delay 400 milliseconds SCNDLY400 4-12
*Off (no delay) SCNDLY0 4-12
User-Specified Aimer
Range 0 - 4,000 ms SCNDLY#### 4-12
Delay
Off SCNAIM0 4-12
Aimer Mode
*Interlaced SCNAIM2 4-12
Centering On DECWIN1 4-14
*Centering Off DECWIN0 4-14
Left of Centering
DECLFT 4-14
Window (*40%)

Centering Window Right of Centering

DECRGT 4-14
Window (*60%)
Top of Centering
DECTOP 4-14
Window (*40%)
Bottom of Centering
DECBOT 4-14
Window (*60%)
Full Omnidirectional
Decode Search (Default for 2D image DECMOD0 4-14
Mode scanners)
Quick Omnidirectional DECMOD1 4-15
On PREFENA1 4-15
*Off PREFENA0 4-15
High Priority Symbology PRFCOD## 4-16
Low Priority Symbology PRFBLK## 4-16
Preferred Symbology
Preferred Symbology
Timeout PRFPTO#### 4-16
(*500) Range 100-3000
Preferred Symbology
PRFDFT 4-16
Default

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry

Output Sequence Enter Sequence SEQBLK 4-19

Editor Default Sequence SEQDFT 4-19
Required SEQ_EN2 4-20
Require Output
On/Not Required SEQ_EN1 4-20
Sequence
*Off SEQ_EN0 4-20
On SHOTGN1 4-20
Multiple Symbols
*Off SHOTGN0 4-20
On SHWNRD1 4-21
No Read
*Off SHWNRD0 4-21
Set Print Weight (1-7) PRTWGT 4-21
Print Weight
*Default (4) PRTWGT4 4-21
On VIDREV1 4-22
Video Reverse
*Off VIDREV0 4-22
*Upright ROTATN0 4-23
Rotate Code Clockwise
ROTATN1 4-23
90°
Working Orientation
Upside Down ROTATN2 4-23
Rotate Code
ROTATN3 4-23
Counterclockwise 90°
Prefix/Suffix Selections
Add CR Suffix to All Symbologies VSUFCR 5-3
Add Prefix PREBK2## 5-4
Prefix Clear One Prefix PRECL2 5-4
Clear All Prefixes PRECA2 5-4
Add Suffix SUFBK2## 5-4
Suffix Clear One Suffix SUFCL2 5-4
Clear All Suffixes SUFCA2 5-4
Function Code *Enable RMVFNC0 5-4
Transmit Disable RMVFNC1 5-4
Intercharacter Delay Range 0 - 495 ms DLYCHR## 5-5

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
Delay Length
DLYCRX## 5-6
User Specified (0 - 495 ms)
Intercharacter Delay Character to Trigger
DLY_XX### 5-6
Delay
Interfunction Delay Range 0 - 495 ms DLYFNC## 5-6
Intermessage Delay Range 0 - 495 ms DLYMSG## 5-7
Data Formatter Selections
*Default Data Format
DFMDF3 6-5
(None)
Data Format Editor Enter Data Format DFMBK3## 6-5
Clear One Data Format DFMCL3 6-5
Clear All Data Formats DFMCA3 6-5
Off DFM_EN0 6-5
Data Formatter *On, but Not Required DFM_EN1 6-5
On, Required DFM_EN2 6-5
1 VSAF_1 6-6
Alternate Data
2 VSAF_2 6-6
Formats
3 VSAF_3 6-6
Symbologies
All Symbologies Off ALLENA0 7-2
All Symbologies
All Symbologies On ALLENA1 7-2
Default All Codabar
Codabar CBRDFT 7-3
Settings
Off CBRENA0 7-3
Codabar
*On CBRENA1 7-3
Codabar Start/Stop *Don’t Transmit CBRSSX0 7-3
Char. Transmit CBRSSX1 7-3
*No Check Char. CBRCK20 7-4
Codabar Check Validate, But Don’t
CBRCK21 7-4
Char. Transmit
Validate, and Transmit CBRCK22 7-4

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*Off CBRCCT0 7-4
Codabar
On CBRCCT1 7-4
Concatenation
Require CBRCCT2 7-4
Codabar Message Minimum (2 - 60) *4 CBRMIN## 7-5
Length Maximum (2 - 60) *60 CBRMAX## 7-5
Default All Code 39
Code 39 C39DFT 7-5
Settings
Off C39ENA0 7-5
Code 39
*On C39ENA1 7-5
Code 39 Start/Stop *Don’t Transmit C39SSX0 7-5
Char. Transmit C39SSX1 7-5
*No Check Char. C39CK20 7-6
Validate, But Don’t
C39CK21 7-6
Code 39 Check Char. Transmit
Validate,
C39CK22 7-6
and Transmit
Code 39 Message Minimum (0 - 48) *0 C39MIN## 7-6
Length Maximum (0 - 48) *48 C39MAX## 7-6
*Off C39APP0 7-7
Code 39 Append
On C39APP1 7-7
Code 32 *Off C39B320 7-7
Pharmaceutical
(PARAF) On C39B321 7-7

*Off C39ASC0 7-8

Code 39 Full ASCII On C39ASC1 7-8
Code 39 Code Page C39DCP 7-9
Default All Interleaved
Interleaved 2 of 5 I25DFT 7-9
2 of 5 Settings
Off I25ENA0 7-9
Interleaved 2 of 5
*On I25ENA1 7-9

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*No Check Char. I25CK20 7-10
Interleaved 2 of 5 Validate, But Don’t
I25CK21 7-10
Check Digit Transmit
Validate, and Transmit I25CK22 7-10
Interleaved 2 of 5 Minimum (2 - 80) *4 I25MIN## 7-10
Message Length Maximum (2 - 80) *80 I25MAX## 7-10
Default All Code 93
Code 93 C93DFT 7-11
Settings
Off C93ENA0 7-11
Code 93
*On C93ENA1 7-12
Minimum (0 - 80) *0 C93MIN## 7-11
Code 93 Message
Maximum (0 - 80) *80 C93MAX## 7-11
Length
Code 93 Code Page C93DCP 7-12
Straight 2 of 5 Default All Straight 2 of
R25DFT 7-12
Industrial 5 Industrial Settings
Straight 2 of 5 *Off R25ENA0 7-12
Industrial On R25ENA1 7-12
Straight 2 of 5 Minimum (1 - 48) *4 R25MIN## 7-12
Industrial Message
Length Maximum (1 - 48) *48 R25MAX## 7-12

Default All Straight 2 of

Straight 2 of 5 IATA 5 IATA A25DFT 7-13
Settings
*Off A25ENA0 7-13
Straight 2 of 5 IATA
On A25ENA1 7-13
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Minimum (1 - 48) *4 A25MIN## 7-13
Message Length Maximum (1 - 48) *48 A25MAX## 7-13
Default All Matrix 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5 X25DFT 7-14
Settings
*Off X25ENA0 7-14
Matrix 2 of 5
On X25ENA1 7-14

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry

Matrix 2 of 5 Minimum (1 - 80) *4 X25MIN## 7-14

Message Length Maximum (1 - 80) *80 X25MAX## 7-14
Default All Code 11
Code 11 C11DFT 7-15
Settings
*Off C11ENA0 7-15
Code 11
On C11ENA1 7-15
Code 11 Check 1 Check Digit C11CK20 7-15
Digits Required *2 Check Digits C11CK21 7-15
Code 11 Message Minimum (1 - 80) *4 C11MIN## 7-15
Length Maximum (1 - 80) *80 C11MAX## 7-15
Default All Code 128
Code 128 128DFT 7-16
Settings
Off 128ENA0 7-16
Code 128
*On 128ENA1 7-16
*Off ISBENA0 7-16
ISBT Concatenation
On ISBENA1 7-16
Code 128 Message Minimum (0 - 80) *0 128MIN## 7-17
Length Maximum (0 - 80) *80 128MAX## 7-17
Code 128 Code Page
Code 128 Code Page 128DCP## 7-17
(*2)
Default All Telepen
Telepen TELDFT 7-17
Settings
*Off TELENA0 7-18
Telepen
On TELENA1 7-18
*AIM Telepen Output TELOLD0 7-18
Telepen Output
Original Telepen Output TELOLD1 7-18
Telepen Message Minimum (1 - 60) *1 TELMIN## 7-18
Length Maximum (1 - 60) *60 TELMAX## 7-18
Default All
UPC-A UPADFT 7-18
UPC-A Settings
Off UPAENA0 7-19
UPC-A
*On UPAENA1 7-19

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
Off UPACKX0 7-19
UPC-A Check Digit
*On UPACKX1 7-19
UPC-A Number Off UPANSX0 7-19
System *On UPANSX1 7-19
UPC-A 2 Digit *Off UPAAD20 7-20
Addenda On UPAAD21 7-20
UPC-A 5 Digit *Off UPAAD50 7-20
Addenda On UPAAD51 7-20
UPC-A Addenda *Not Required UPAARQ0 7-20
Required Required UPAARQ1 7-20
UPC-A Addenda Off UPAADS0 7-20
Separator *On UPAADS1 7-20
UPC-A/EAN-13 with *Off CPNENA0 7-21
Extended Coupon Allow Concatenation CPNENA1 7-21
Code Require Concatenation CPNENA2 7-21
Default All UPC-E
UPC-E0 UPEDFT 7-21
Settings
Off UPEEN00 7-21
UPC-E0
*On UPEEN01 7-21
*Off UPEEXP0 7-22
UPC-E0 Expand
On UPEEXP1 7-22
UPC-E0 Addenda Required UPEARQ1 7-22
Required *Not Required UPEARQ0 7-22
UPC-E0 Addenda *On UPEADS1 7-22
Separator Off UPEADS0 7-22
Off UPECKX0 7-23
UPC-E0 Check Digit
*On UPECKX1 7-23
UPC-E0 Number Off UPENSX0 7-23
System *On UPENSX1 7-23

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
2 Digit Addenda On UPEAD21 7-23
*2 Digit Addenda Off UPEAD20 7-23
UPC-E0 Addenda
5 Digit Addenda On UPEAD51 7-23
*5 Digit Addenda Off UPEAD50 7-23
*Off UPEEN10 7-24
UPC-E1
On UPEEN11 7-24
Default All EAN/
EAN/JAN-13 E13DFT 7-24
JAN Settings
Off E13ENA0 7-24
EAN/JAN-13
*On E13ENA1 7-24
EAN/JAN-13 Check Off E13CKX0 7-24
Digit *On E13CKX1 7-24
2 Digit Addenda On E13AD21 7-25
EAN/JAN-13 2 Digit *2 Digit Addenda Off E13AD20 7-25
Addenda 5 Digit Addenda On E13AD51 7-25
*5 Digit Addenda Off E13AD50 7-25
EAN/JAN-13 *Not Required E13ARQ0 7-25
Addenda Required Required E13ARQ1 7-25
EAN/JAN-13 Off E13ADS0 7-25
Addenda
Separator *On E13ADS1 7-25

*Off E13ISB0 7-26

ISBN Translate
On E13ISB1 7-26
Default All EAN/
EAN/JAN-8 EA8DFT 7-26
JAN 8 Settings
Off EA8ENA0 7-26
EAN/JAN-8
*On EA8ENA1 7-26
EAN/JAN-8 Check Off EA8CKX0 7-26
Digit *On EA8CKX1 7-26

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*2 Digit Addenda Off EA8AD20 7-27
2 Digit Addenda On EA8AD21 7-27
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda
*5 Digit Addenda Off EA8AD50 7-27
5 Digit Addenda On EA8AD51 7-27
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda *Not Required EA8ARQ0 7-27
Required Required EA8ARQ1 7-27
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Off EA8ADS0 7-27
Separator *On EA8ADS1 7-27
MSI Default All MSI Settings MSIDFT 7-28
*Off MSIENA0 7-28
MSI
On MSIENA1 7-28
*Validate Type 10, but
MSICHK0 7-28
Don’t Transmit
MSI Check Character
Validate Type 10 and
MSICHK1 7-28
Transmit
Minimum (4 - 48) *4 MSIMIN## 7-29
MSI Message Length
Maximum (4 - 48) *48 MSIMAX## 7-29
Default All Plessey
Plessey Code PLSDFT 7-29
Settings
*Off PLSENA0 7-29
Plessey Code
On PLSENA1 7-29
Plessey Message Minimum (4 - 48) *4 PLSMIN## 7-29
Length Maximum (4 - 48) *48 PLSMAX## 7-29
Default All
GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar RSSDFT 7-30
Omnidirectional
Omnidirectional Settings
GS1 DataBar Off RSSENA0 7-30
Omnidirectional *On RSSENA1 7-30
Default All GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar Limited RSLDFT 7-30
Limited Settings
Off RSLENA0 7-30
GS1 DataBar Limited
*On RSLENA1 7-30

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
GS1 DataBar Default All GS1 DataBar
RSEDFT 7-30
Expanded Expanded Settings
GS1 DataBar Off RSEENA0 7-31
Expanded *On RSEENA1 7-31
GS1 DataBar Minimum (4 - 74) *4 RSEMIN## 7-31
Expanded Msg.
Length Maximum (4 - 74) *74 RSEMAX## 7-31

Default All PosiCode

PosiCode POSDFT 7-33
Settings
Off POSENA0 7-32
*On POSENA1 7-32
A and B On POSLIM0 7-32
PosiCode A and B and Limited A
POSLIM1 7-32
On
*A and B and Limited B
POSLIM2 7-32
On
PosiCode Msg. Minimum (2 - 80) *4 POSMIN## 7-32
Length Maximum (2 - 80) *48 POSMAX## 7-32
*Off TRIENA0 7-33
Trioptic Code
On TRIENA1 7-33
Default All Codablock F
Codablock F CBFDFT 7-32
Settings
*Off CBFENA0 7-33
Codablock F
On CBFENA1 7-33
Minimum (1 - 2048) *1 CBFMIN#### 7-33
Codablock F Msg.
Length Maximum (1 - 2048)
CBFMAX#### 7-33
*2048
Default All Code 16K
Code 16K 16KDFT 7-34
Settings
*Off 16KENA0 7-34
Code 16K
On 16KENA1 7-34
Code 16K Msg. Minimum (0 - 160) *1 16KMIN### 7-34
Length Maximum (0 - 160) *160 16KMAX### 7-34

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
Default All Code 49
Code 49 C49DFT 7-34
Settings
Off C49ENA0 7-35
Code 49
*On C49ENA1 7-35
Code 49 Msg. Minimum (1 - 81) *1 C49MIN## 7-35
Length Maximum (1 - 81) *81 C49MAX## 7-35
Default All PDF417
PDF417 PDFDFT 7-36
Settings
*On PDFENA1 7-36
PDF417
Off PDFENA0 7-36
Minimum (1-2750) *1 PDFMIN 7-36
PDF417 Msg. Length Maximum (1-2750)
PDFMAX 7-36
*2750
Default All Micro
MicroPDF417 MPDDFT 7-36
PDF417 Settings
On MPDENA1 7-37
MicroPDF417
*Off MPDENA0 7-37
MicroPDF417 Msg. Minimum (1-366) *1 MPDMIN 7-37
Length Maximum (1-366) *366 MPDMAX 7-37
GS1 Composite On COMENA1 7-37
Codes *Off COMENA0 7-37
On COMUPC1 7-38
UPC/EAN Version
*Off COMUPC0 7-38
Minimum (1-2435) *1 COMMIN 7-38
GS1 Composite
Codes Msg. Length Maximum (1-2435)
COMMAX 7-38
*2435
GS1-128 Emulation EANEMU1 7-39
GS1 DataBar Emulation EANEMU2 7-39
GS1 Emulation GS1 Code Expansion
EANEMU3 7-39
Off
*GS1 Emulation Off EANEMU0 7-39

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry

Intelligent Mail On 4CBENA1 7-39

Barcode *Off 4CBENA0 7-39
On TAGENA1 7-40
ID-tag (UPU 4-State)
*Off TAGENA0 7-39
TCIF Linked Code 39 On T39ENA1 7-39
(TLC39) *Off T39ENA0 7-39
On NETENA1 7-40
Postnet
*Off NETENA0 7-40
Transmit NETCKX1 7-40
Postnet Check Digit
*Don’t Transmit NETCKX0 7-40
On PLNENA1 7-40
Planet Code
*Off PLNENA0 7-41
Planet Code Check Transmit PLNCKX1 7-41
Digit *Don’t Transmit PLNCKX0 7-41
On BPOENA1 7-42
British Post
*Off BPOENA0 7-42
On CANENA1 7-41
Canadian Post
*Off CANENA0 7-40
Kix (Netherlands) On KIXENA1 7-44
Post *Off KIXENA0 7-42
On AUSENA1 7-42
Australian Post
*Off AUSENA0 7-44
*Bar Output AUSINT0 7-43
Australian Post
Numeric N Table AUSINT1 7-43
Interpretation
Alphanumeric C Table AUSINT2 7-43
On JAPENA1 7-42
Japanese Post
*Off JAPENA0 7-42
Default All China Post
China Post CPCDFT 7-44
Settings
*Off CPCENA0 7-44
China Post
On CPCENA1 7-44

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry

China Post Msg. Minimum (2 - 80) *4 CPCMIN## 7-44

Length Maximum (2 - 80) *80 CPCMAX## 7-44
Default All Korea Post
Korea Post KPCDFT 7-45
Settings
*Off KPCENA0 7-45
Korea Post
On KPCENA1 7-45
Korea Post Msg. Minimum (2 - 80) *4 KPCMIN## 7-45
Length Maximum (2 - 80) *48 KPCMAX## 7-45
Default All QR Code
QR Code QRCDFT 7-46
Settings
*On QRCENA1 7-46
QR Code
Off QRCENA0 7-46
Minimum (1-7089) *1 QRCMIN 7-46
QR Code Msg.
Length Maximum (1-7089)
QRCMAX 7-46
*7089
Default All Data Matrix
Data Matrix IDMDFT 7-47
Settings
*On IDMENA1 7-47
Data Matrix
Off IDMENA0 7-47
Minimum (1-3116) *1 IDMMIN 7-47
Data Matrix Msg.
Length Maximum (1-3116)
IDMMAX 7-47
*3116
Default All MaxiCode
MaxiCode MAXDFT 7-48
Settings
*On MAXENA1 7-48
MaxiCode
Off MAXENA0 7-48
MaxiCode Msg. Minimum (1-150) *1 MAXMIN 7-48
Length Maximum (1-150) *150 MAXMAX 7-48
Default All Aztec Code
Aztec Code AZTDFT 7-49
Settings
Aztec Code *On AZTENA1 7-49
Off AZTENA0 7-49

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
Minimum (1-3832) *1 AZTMIN 7-49
Aztec Code Msg.
Length Maximum (1-3832)
AZTMAX 7-49
*3832
Enable Runes AZTRUN1 7-49
Aztec Runes
*Disable Runes AZTRUN0 7-49
Chinese Sensible On HX_ENA1 7-50
(Han Xin) Code HX_ENA0
*Off 7-50

Chinese Sensible Minimum (1-7833) *1 HX_MIN 7-50

(Han Xin) Code Msg. Maximum (1-7833) HX_MAX
Length 7-50
*7833
Chinese Sensible Default All Han Xin HX_DFT
7-50
(Han Xin) Code Code Settings

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry

Imaging Default Commands

Default all Imaging
IMGDFT 8-1
Commands
Imaging Style -
SNPSTY0 8-2
Decoding
*Imaging Style - Photo SNPSTY1 8-2
Imaging Style - Manual SNPSTY2 8-2
Beeper On SNPBEP1 8-2
*Beeper Off SNPBEP0 8-2
*Wait for Trigger Off SNPTRG0 8-2
Wait for Trigger On SNPTRG1 8-2
*LED State - Off SNPLED0 8-3
LED State - On SNPLED1 8-3
Image Snap Exposure (1-7874
SNPEXP 8-3
microseconds)
*Gain - None SNPGAN1 8-4
Gain - Medium SNPGAN2 8-4
Gain - Heavy SNPGAN4 8-4
Gain - Maximum SNPGAN8 8-4
Target White Value (0-
SNPWHT### 8-4
255) *125
Delta for Acceptance (0-
SNPDEL### 8-4
255) *25
Update Tries (0-10) *6 SNPTRY## 8-4
Target Set Point
SNPPCT## 8-5
Percentage (1-99) *50

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
*Infinity Filter - Off IMGINF0 8-6
Infinity Filter - On IMGINF1 8-6
*Compensation Off IMGCOR0 8-6
Compensation On IMGCOR1 8-6
*Pixel Depth - 8 bits/
IMGBPP8 8-6
pixel (grayscale)
Pixel Depth - 1 bit/pixel
IMGBPP1 8-6
(B&W)
*Don’t Sharpen Edges IMGEDG0 8-7
Sharpen Edges (0-23) IMGEDG## 8-7
*File Format - JPEG IMGFMT6 8-7
File Format - KIM IMGFMT0 8-7
File Format - TIFF
IMGFMT1 8-7
binary
File Format - TIFF
binary group 4, IMGFMT2 8-7
compressed
File Format - TIFF
IMGFMT3 8-7
grayscale
File Format -
IMGFMT4 8-7
Uncompressed binary
Image Ship
File Format -
Uncompressed IMGFMT5 8-7
grayscale
File Format - BMP IMGFMT8 8-7
*Histogram Stretch Off IMGHIS0 8-8
Histogram Stretch On IMGHIS1 8-8
*Noise Reduction Off IMGFSP0 8-9
Noise Reduction On IMGFSP1 8-9
Invert Image around X
IMGNVX1 8-8
axis
Invert Image around Y
IMGNVY1 8-8
axis
Rotate Image none IMGROT0 8-10

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
Image Crop - Left (0-
IMGWNL### 8-11
640) *0
Image Crop - Right (0-
IMGWNR### 8-11
640) *639
Image Crop - Top (0-
IMGWNT### 8-11
480) *0
Image Crop - Bottom (0-
IMGWNB### 8-12
480) *479
Image Crop - Margin (1-
IMGMAR### 8-12
238) *0
Protocol - None (raw) IMGXFR0 8-12
Protocol - None (default
IMGXFR2 8-12
Image Ship USB)
(continued) Protocol - Hmodem
IMGXFR3 8-12
Compressed
Protocol - Hmodem IMGXFR4 8-12
Ship Every Pixel IMGSUB1 8-13
Ship Every 2nd Pixel IMGSUB2 8-13
Ship Every 3rd Pixel IMGSUB3 8-13
*Document Image Filter
IMGUSH0 8-14
Off
Document Image Filter
IMGUSH### 8-14
On (0-255)
*Don’t Ship Histogram IMGHST0 8-15
Ship Histogram IMGHST1 8-15
OCR Selections
Default All OCR Settings OCRDFT 9-1
OCR-A On OCRENA1 9-1
OCR-B On OCRENA2 9-2
OCR U.S. Currency On OCRENA3 9-2
MICR E 13 B On OCRENA4 9-2
SEMI Font OCRENA5 9-3
* All OCR Off OCRENA0 9-3

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 Serial
Setting Command
Selection Page
* Indicates default # Indicates a
numeric entry
OCR Mod. 10 Check “OCRCHK012345
9-8
Char. 6789”
“OCRCHK012345
6789ABCDEFGHI
OCR Mod. 36 Check
JKLM- 9-8
Char. NOPQRSTU-
OCR Check VWXYZ”
Character OCR User-Defined
OCRCHK 9-9
Check Char.
3-1-3-1 Weighted Mod.
OCRCHK3-1-3-1 9-10
10 Check Char.
2-1-2-1 Weighted Mod.
OCRCHK2-1-2-1 9-11
10 Check Char.
Enter OCR Template OCRTMP 9-13
Enter User-Defined
OCRGPG 9-13
OCR Templates Variable g
Enter User-Defined
OCRGPH 9-13
Variable h
Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity
Auto Reconnect *On BT_ACM1 B-1
Mode Off BT_ACM0 B-1
Maximum Link
*0 (0 - 100) BT_MLA### B-2
Attempts
Relink Time-Out *3 (1 - 100) BT_RLT### B-3

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13
Product Specifications

4820 Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
Dimensions (Typical):
Height 6.2 inches (15.7 cm)
Length 5.3 inches (13.5 cm)
Width 3.2 inches (8.1 cm)
Weight 9.2 ounces (260.8 g)
Aimer:
Illumination LEDs 617nm +30nm
Aiming LEDs 526nm +30nm
752x480
Image
Binary, TIFF, or JPEG output
Skew Angle ±40 degrees
Pitch Angle ±40 degrees
Motion Tolerance:
Streaming Presentation Trigger 20 inches (50 cm) per second
Other Trigger Selections 4 inches (10 cm) per second
45% minimum for Matrix codes, 37.5% minimum for all
Symbol Contrast
others
Battery:
3.7 Volt
Lithium Ion
2000 mAHr minimum
Standby Heavy Usage (1 scan per second)
Battery Capacity:
20 hours 12 hours (minimum)
Storage: 5% loss per month
Radio:
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (ISM Band) Frequency Hopping
Frequency
Bluetooth v.2.0+EDR
Range 33 ft. (10 m) typical
Data Rate 720 KBps - 3MBps
Temperature Ranges:
Operating 32° F to +122° F (0° C to +50° C)
Battery Charge 41° F to +104° F (5° C to +40° C)
Storage* -4° F to +95° F (-20° C to +35° C)
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
Operational after 50 drops from 6 feet
Mechanical Drop
(1.8 m) to concrete

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 Vibration Withstands 5G peak from 22 to 300 Hz
ESD Sensitivity 15 kV to any external surface
per MIL-HDBK-217F Ground Benign exceeds 71,000
MTBF
hours
Sealant Rating IP41

*Storage outside of this temperature range could be detrimental to battery life.

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4820i Product Specifications
Parameter Specification
Dimensions (Typical):
Height 6.5 in. (16.5 cm)
Length 5.3 inches (13.5 cm)
Width 3.2 inches (8.1 cm)
Weight 9.6 oz. (272 g)
Aimer:
Illumination LEDs 626nm +30nm
Aiming LEDs 526nm +30nm
752x480
Image
Binary, TIFF, or JPEG output
Skew Angle ±40 degrees
Pitch Angle ±40 degrees
4 inches (10 cm) per second in both lateral and
horizontal directions (manual/serial, Scan Stand,
Presentation Mode)
Motion Tolerance
20 inches (50cm) per second on 100% UPC/EAN at
the plane of optimum focus (Streaming Presentation
Mode)
45% minimum for Matrix codes, 37.5% minimum for all
Symbol Contrast
others
Battery:
3.7 Volt
Lithium Ion
2000 mAHr minimum
Standby Heavy Usage (1 scan per second)
Battery Capacity:
20 hours 12 hours (minimum)
Storage: 5% loss per month
Radio:
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (ISM Band) Frequency Hopping
Frequency
Bluetooth v.2.0+EDR
Range 33 ft. (10 m) typical
Data Rate 720 KBps - 3MBps
Temperature Ranges:
Operating 14° to 122° F (-10° to 50° C)
Battery Charge 41° F to +104° F (5° C to +40° C)
Storage* -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
Operational after 50 drops from 6.5 feet
Mechanical Drop
(1.9 m) to concrete

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 Vibration Withstands 5G peak from 22 to 300 Hz
ESD Sensitivity 15 kV to any external surface
per MIL-HDBK-217F Ground Benign exceeds 71,000
MTBF
hours
Sealant Rating IP54

*Storage outside of this temperature range could be detrimental to battery life.

2020-5 Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
Dimensions (Typical):
Height 3.1 inches (7.9 cm)
Length 5.6 inches (14.2 cm)
Width 4.3 inches (10.9 cm)
Weight 8.8 ounces (250 g)
Voltage:
DC Barrel 8.5 to 9.5 volts
Host Port 4.7-12 volts
Base Only Base/Image Scanner w/ max
Current Draw:
charging
5 Volt Host 125 125mA (will not charge)
9 Volt DC Barrel 100 850mA
12 Volt Host 100 825mA
Charge Rate to Scanner Battery
41° F to +104° F (5° C to +40° C)
9 Volt DC Barrel (external Maximum 4 hours full charge for fully discharged
power) battery
Radio:
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (ISM Band) Frequency Hopping
Frequency
Bluetooth v.2.0+EDR
Range 33 ft. (10 m) typical
Data Rate 720 KBps - 3MBps
Temperature Ranges:
Operating 32° F to +122° F (0° C to +50° C)
Battery Charge 41° F to +104° F (5° C to +40° C)
Storage -40° F to +140° F (-40° C to +60° C)
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing

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 Operational after 50 drops from 3.3 feet (1 m) to
Mechanical Drop
concrete
Vibration Withstands 5G peak from 22 to 300 Hz
ESD Sensitivity 15 kV to any external surface

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13 - 6
10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plug
connects to the base

1
Keyboard Wedge

2 Cord shield
3 Tied to supply power
4 Supply ground
5 Terminal clock
6 Terminal data
Standard Cable Pinouts

7 Supply power input (Refer to tables on page 13-1.)

8 Keyboard data
9 Keyboard clock
10
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1
2 Cord shield
10 Pin Modular Plug 3 Prog 1 (Tied to supply power for primary cable)
connects to the base 4 Supply ground
5
6 Barcode data output
7 Supply power input (Refer to tables on page 13-1.)
8
9
10
Standard Cable Pinouts

9 Pin Type D Female

connects to your terminal
1
6
Barcode data output 2
7 Supply ground
3
8 Cord shield
Supply power input 4
Wand Emulation

9
5
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10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plug
connects to the base
Serial Output

1
2 Cord shield
3 Prog 1 (Tied to supply power for primary cable)
4 Supply ground
5 Receive data - Serial data to image scanner
6 Transmit data - Serial data from image scanner
Standard Cable Pinouts

7 Supply power input (Refer to tables on page 13-1.)

8 Request to send data
9 Clear to send data
10
 13 - 9
1
2 Data +
10 Pin Modular Plug 3 Tied to supply power
connects to the base 4 Supply ground
5
6
7 5 volt supply power input
8
9
10 Data -
Standard Cable Pinouts
USB
13 - 10
14
Maintenance

Repairs
Repairs and/or upgrades are not to be performed on this product. These ser-
vices are to be performed only by an authorized service center (see Customer
Support on page 15-1).

Maintenance
The cordless system provides reliable and efficient operation with a minimum of
care. Although specific maintenance is not required, the following periodic
checks ensure dependable operation:

Cleaning the Device

Reading performance may degrade if the image scanner’s window is not clean.
If the window is visibly dirty, or if the image scanner isn’t operating well, clean
the window with a soft cloth or lens tissue dampened with water (or a mild deter-
gent- water solution). If a detergent solution is used, rinse with a clean lens tis-
sue dampened with water only.
The image scanner and base’s housing may also be cleaned the same way.

! Caution:
Do not submerge the image scanner in water. The image
scanner’s housing is not watertight.

Do not use abrasive wipes or tissues on the image

scanner’s window – abrasive wipes may scratch the
window. Never use solvents (e.g., alcohol or acetone) on
the housing or window – solvents may damage the finish

Inspecting Cords and Connectors

Inspect the base’s interface cable and connector for wear or other signs of dam-
age. A badly worn cable or damaged connector may interfere with image scan-
ner operation. Contact your distributor for information about cable replacement.
Cable replacement instructions are on page 14-2.

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Replacing the 2020 Interface Cable:
1. Turn the power to the host system
OFF.

2. Disconnect the base’s cable from the

terminal or computer.
3. Turn the base upside down.
4. Pull the connector out while
maintaining pressure on the
connector release clip.
5. Replace with the new cable.
Insert the connector into the opening
and press firmly. The connector is
keyed to go in only one way, and will
click into place.

Changing the Image

Scanner Battery:
1. Remove the screw on the end
cap. (For a 4820, use a Phil-
lips screwdriver. For a 4820i,
loosen the thumbwheel screw
by hand, or use a flat screw-
driver or hex wrench.)
2. Remove the battery from the
handle.
3. Insert replacement battery.
4. Replace end cap and screw.
End Cap

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Assembling the Battery Charge Sleeve Kit
Attach Tether
1. Use the phillips screw to connect the metal
ring of the coiled tether to the battery charge
sleeve.

2. Peel the backing from the

metal plate on the coiled
tether and affix the metal
plate to the back of the
2020 base.
Note: For best adhesion, allow
a 24 hour cure time
before placing stress on
the metal plate.

Remove Battery
Remove the end cap of the image scanner (turn
the thumbwheel or use a hex wrench).

Insert Battery into Charge Sleeve

1. Place the squared-off end of the battery
into the sleeve and slide it until it stops.
The battery contacts should be show-
ing through the small rectangular open-
ing in the battery sleeve.
2. Press other end of the battery until you
feel a click.

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Charge Battery
With the battery inside the battery charge
sleeve, place the battery charge sleeve into
the base with the battery contacts going in
first and facing up.

Troubleshooting the Base

Note: Please visit the Services and Support section of our website
(www.honeywell.com/aidc) to check for the latest software for both the
image scanner and the base.
If your base is not functioning properly, review the following troubleshooting
guidelines to try to isolate the problem.

Is the red LED on?

If the red LED isn’t illuminated, check that:
• The power cable is connected properly and there is power at the power
source.
• The host system power is on (if external power isn’t used).

Is the green LED on?

If the green LED isn’t illuminated, check that:
• The image scanner is correctly placed in the base.
• There is external power or 12 volt host power.
• Charge mode is turned on. (See "Base Charge Mode" on page 3-3)
• The battery is not bad or deeply discharged. In some cases, the image
scanner’s battery may trickle charge to bring it into an acceptable level and
then transition to a normal charge cycle.

Troubleshooting the Image Scanner

Note: Make sure that your image scanner’s battery is charged.
Please visit the Services and Support section of our website
(www.honeywell.com/aidc) to check for the latest software for both the
image scanner and the base.

Is the image scanner having trouble reading your symbols?

If the image scanner isn’t reading symbols well, check that the symbols:

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• Aren’t smeared, rough, scratched, or exhibiting voids.
• Aren’t coated with frost or water droplets on the surface.
• Are enabled in the base to which the image scanner connects.

Is the barcode displayed but not entered into the application?

The barcode is displayed on the host device correctly, but you still have to press
a key to enter it (the Enter/Return key or the Tab key, for example).
You need to program a suffix. Programming a suffix enables the image scanner
to output the barcode data plus the key you need (such as “CR”) to enter the
data into your application. Refer to Prefix/Suffix Overview on page 5-1 for fur-
ther information.

Does the image scanner read the barcode incorrectly?

If the image scanner reads a barcode, but the data is not displayed correctly on
the host screen:
• The base may not be programmed for the appropriate terminal interface.
For example, you scan “12345” and the host displays “@es%.”

Reprogram the base with the correct Plug and Play or Terminal selection
barcode. See Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
• The base may not be programmed to output your barcode data properly.
For example, you scan “12345” and the host displays “A12345B.”

Reprogram the base with the proper symbology selections. See Chapter 7.

The image scanner won’t read your barcode at all.

1. Scan the sample barcodes in the back of this manual. If the image scanner
reads the sample barcodes, check that your barcode is readable.
Verify that your barcode symbology is enabled (see Chapter 7).
2. If the image scanner still can’t read the sample barcodes, scan All
Symbologies on page 7-2.

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15
Customer Support

Technical Assistance
If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device, please call your
distributor or the nearest technical support office:
North America/Canada
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
Fax number: (315) 554-6705
E-mail: natechsupport@honeywell.com
Latin America
Telephone: (803) 835-8000
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
E-mail: latechsupport@honeywell.com
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100
Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105
E-mail: brsuporte@honeywell.com
Mexico
Telephone: (803) 835-8000
E-mail: latechsupport@honeywell.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Telephone: +31 (0) 40 7999 393
Fax: +31 (0) 40 2425 672
E-mail: eurosupport@honeywell.com
Asia Pacific
Telephone - Hong Kong: +852-3188-3485 or 2511-3050
Telephone - China: +86 21 6361 3818
E-mail: aptechsupport@honeywell.com
Japan
Telephone: +813 5770-6312
E-mail: aptechsupport@honeywell.com
Malaysia
Telephone: +603-6201-7020
E-mail: aptechsupport@honeywell.com

Online Technical Assistance

You can also access technical assistance online at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

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Product Service and Repair
Honeywell International Inc. provides service for all its products through service
centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, con-
tact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization
number (RMA #) before returning the product.
North America
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
Fax: (803) 835-8012
E-mail: naservice@honeywell.com
Latin America
Telephone: (803) 835-8000
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
Fax: (239) 263-9689
E-mail: laservice@honeywell.com
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100
Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105
E-mail: brservice@honeywell.com
Mexico
Telephone: +52 (55) 5203-2100
Fax: +52 (55) 5531-3672
E-mail: mxservice@honeywell.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Telephone: +31 (0) 40 2901 633
Fax: +31 (0) 40 2901 631
E-mail: euservice@honeywell.com
Asia Pacific
Telephone: +852-2511-3050
Fax: +852-2511-3557
E-mail: apservice@honeywell.com
Japan
Telephone: +813-5770-6312
Fax: +813-5770-6313
E-mail: apservice@honeywell.com

Online Product Service and Repair Assistance

You can also access product service and repair assistance online at
www.honeywell.com/aidc.

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Limited Warranty
Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship and to conform to HII’s published specifications
applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty
does not cover any HII product which is (i) improperly installed or used; (ii) dam-
aged by accident or negligence, including failure to follow the proper mainte-
nance, service, and cleaning schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A)
modification or alteration by the purchaser or other party, (B) excessive voltage
or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections, (C) static elec-
tricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the
specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the product by any-
one other than HII or its authorized representatives.
This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published
by HII for the product at the time of purchase ("Warranty Period"). Any defective
product must be returned (at purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period
to HII factory or authorized service center for inspection. No product will be
accepted by HII without a Return Materials Authorization, which may be
obtained by contacting HII. In the event that the product is returned to HII or its
authorized service center within the Warranty Period and HII determines to its
satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workman-
ship, HII, at its sole option, will either repair or replace the product without
charge, except for return shipping to HII.
EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-
INFRINGEMENT.
HII’S RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH NEW OR REFURBISHED PARTS. IN NO
EVENT SHALL HII BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF HII
ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER
(WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CON-
TRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL
AMOUNT PAID TO HII FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIA-
BILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HII MAY
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES,
OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

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QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which
means that if any provision is held invalid and unenforceable, such determina-
tion shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof.
Use of any peripherals not provided by the manufacturer may result in damage
not covered by this warranty. This includes but is not limited to: cables, power
supplies, cradles, and docking stations. HII extends these warranties only to the
first end-users of the products. These warranties are non-transferable.
The duration of the limited warranty for the 2020 and 4820i/4820i is three (3)
year(s). The duration of the limited warranty for the image scanner battery is
one (1) year.

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A
Reference Charts

Symbology Chart
Possible AIM
Code ID
Symbology AIM ID ID Modifiers
(hex)
( m)
All Symbologies (0x99)
Australian Post ]X0 A (0x41)
Aztec Code ]zm 0-9, A-C z (0x7A)
British Post ]X0 B (0x42)
Canadian Post ]X0 C (0x43)
China Post ]X0 Q (0x51)
Chinese Sensible Code (Han Xin ]X0 H (0x48)
Code)
Codabar ]Fm 0-1 a (0x61)
Codablock F ]Om 0, 1, 4, 5, 6 q (0x71)
Code 11 ]H3 h (0x68)
Code 128 ]Cm 0, 1, 2, 4 j (0x6A)
Code 16K ]Km 0, 1, 2, 4 o (0x6F)
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ]X0 < (0x3C)
Code 39 (supports Full ASCII mode) ]Am 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 b (0x62)
Code 49 ]Tm 0, 1, 2, 4 l (0x6C)
0-9, A-Z,
Code 93 and 93i ]Gm a-m i (0x69)

Data Matrix ]dm 0-6 w (0x77)

EAN-13 (including Bookland EAN) ]E0 d (0x64)
EAN-13 with Add-On ]E3 d (0x64)
EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code ]E3 d (0x64)
EAN-8 ]E4 D (0x44)
EAN-8 with Add-On ]E3 D (0x44)
GS1 Composite ]em 0-3 y (0x79)
GS1 DataBar ]em 0 y (0x79)
GS1-128 ]C1 I (0x49)
ID-tag (UPU 4-State) ]X0 N (0x4E)

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 Possible AIM
Code ID
Symbology AIM ID ID Modifiers
(hex)
( m)
Intelligent Mail Barcode ]X0 M (0x4D)
Interleaved 2 of 5 ]Im 0, 1, 3 e (0x65)
Japanese Post ]X0 J (0x4A)
KIX (Netherlands) Post ]X0 K (0x4B)
Korea Post ]X0 ? (0x3F)
Matrix 2 of 5 ]X0 m (0x6D)
MaxiCode ]Um 0-3 x (0x7 8)
MicroPDF417 ]Lm 3-5 R (0x52)
MSI ]Mm 0 g (0x67)
OCR MICR (E 13 B) ]o3 O (0x4F)
OCR SEMI Font ]o3 O (0x4F)
OCR US Money Font ]o3 O (0x4F)
OCR-A ]o1 O (0x4F)
OCR-B ]o2 O (0x4F)
PDF417 ]Lm 0-2 r (0x72)
Planet Code ]X0 L (0x4C)
Plessey Code ]P0 n (0x6E)
Postnet ]X0 P (0x50)
QR Code and Micro QR Code ]Qm 0-6 s (0x73)
Straight 2 of 5 IATA ]Rm 0, 1, 3 f (0x66)
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial ]S0 f (0x66)
TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) ]L2 T (0x54)
UPC-A ]E0 c (0x63)
UPC-A with Add-On ]E3 c (0x63)
UPC-A with Extended Coupon Code ]E3 c (0x63)
UPC-E ]E0 E (0x45)
UPC-E with Add-On ]E3 E (0x45)
UPC-E1 (obsolete) ]X0 E (0x45)

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Note: “m” represents the AIM modifier character. Refer to International
Technical Specification, Symbology Identifiers, for AIM modifier character
details.
Prefix/Suffix entries for specific symbologies override the universal (All
Symbologies, 99) entry.
Refer to Data Editing beginning on page 5-1 and Data Formatting beginning on
page 6-1 for information about using Code ID and AIM ID.

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ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)
Note: This table applies to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters may differ
depending on your Country Code/PC regional settings.

Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char
0 00 NUL 32 20 64 40 @ 96 60 ‘
1 01 SOH 33 21 ! 65 41 A 97 61 a
2 02 STX 34 22 “ 66 42 B 98 62 b
3 03 ETX 35 23 # 67 43 C 99 63 c
4 04 EOT 36 24 $ 68 44 D 100 64 d
5 05 ENQ 37 25 % 69 45 E 101 65 e
6 06 ACK 38 26 & 70 46 F 102 66 f
7 07 BEL 39 27 ‘ 71 47 G 103 67 g
8 08 BS 40 28 ( 72 48 H 104 68 h
9 09 HT 41 29 ) 73 49 l 105 69 i
10 0A LF 42 2A * 74 4A J 106 6A j
11 0B VT 43 2B + 75 4B K 107 6B k
12 0C FF 44 2C , 76 4C L 108 6C l
13 0D CR 45 2D - 77 4D M 109 6D m
14 0E SO 46 2E . 78 4E N 110 6E n
15 0F SI 47 2F / 79 4F O 111 6F o
16 10 DLE 48 30 0 80 50 P 112 70 p
17 11 DC1 49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q
18 12 DC2 50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r
19 13 DC3 51 33 3 83 53 S 115 73 s
20 14 DC4 52 34 4 84 54 T 116 74 t
21 15 NAK 53 35 5 85 55 U 117 75 u
22 16 SYN 54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v
23 17 ETB 55 37 7 87 57 W 119 77 w
24 18 CAN 56 38 8 88 58 X 120 78 x
25 19 EM 57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79 y
26 1A SUB 58 3A : 90 5A Z 122 7A z
27 1B ESC 59 3B ; 91 5B [ 123 7B {
28 1C FS 60 3C < 92 5C \ 124 7C |
29 1D GS 61 3D = 93 5D ] 125 7D }
30 1E RS 62 3E > 94 5E ^ 126 7E ~
31 1F US 63 3F ? 95 5F _ 127 7F

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Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char
128 80 €€ 160 A0 192 C0 À 224 E0 à
129 81 161 A1 ¡ 193 C1 Á 225 E1 á
130 82 ‚ 162 A2 ¢ 194 C2 Â 226 E2 â
131 83 ƒ 163 A3 £ 195 C3 Ã 227 E3 ã
132 84 „ 164 A4 ¤ 196 C4 Ä 228 E4 ä
133 85 … 165 A5 ¥ 197 C5 Å 229 E5 å
134 86 † 166 A6 ¦ 198 C6 Æ 230 E6 æ
135 87 ‡ 167 A7 § 199 C7 Ç 231 E7 ç
136 88 ˆ 168 A8 ¨ 200 C8 È 232 E8 è
137 89 ‰ 169 A9 © 201 C9 É 233 E9 é
138 8A Š 170 AA ª 202 CA Ê 234 EA ê
139 8B ‹ 171 AB « 203 CB Ë 235 EB ë
140 8C Œ 172 AC ¬ 204 CC Ì 236 EC ì
141 8D 173 AD - 205 CD Í 237 ED í
142 8E Ž 174 AE ® 206 CE Î 238 EE î
143 8F 175 AF ¯ 207 CF Ï 239 EF ï
144 90 176 B0 ° 208 D0 Ð 240 F0 ð
145 91 ‘ 177 B1 ± 209 D1 Ñ 241 F1 ñ
146 92 ’ 178 B2 ² 210 D2 Ò 242 F2 ò
147 93 “ 179 B3 ³ 211 D3 Ó 243 F3 ó
148 94 ” 180 B4 ´ 212 D4 Ô 244 F4 ô
149 95 • 181 B5 µ 213 D5 Õ 245 F5 õ
150 96 – 182 B6 ¶ 214 D6 Ö 246 F6 ö
151 97 — 183 B7 · 215 D7 × 247 F7 ÷
152 98 ˜ 184 B8 ¸ 216 D8 Ø 248 F8 ø
153 99 ™ 185 B9 ¹ 217 D9 Ù 249 F9 ù
154 9A š 186 BA 218 DA Ú 250 FA ú
155 9B › 187 BB » 219 DB Û 251 FB û
156 9C œ 188 BC ¼ 220 DC Ü 252 FC ü
157 9D 189 BD ½ 221 DD Ý 253 FD ý
158 9E ž 190 BE ¾ 222 DE Þ 254 FE þ
159 9F Ÿ 191 BF ¿ 223 DF ß 255 FF ÿ

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Code Page Mapping of Printed Barcodes
Code pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data
received does not display with the proper characters, it may be because the
barcode being scanned was created using a code page that is different from
the one the host program is expecting. If this is the case, select the code page
with which the barcodes were created. The data characters should then appear
properly.
Note: The Code Page option is available for Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128.

Code Page Standard Description

1 CP ISO646
2 (Default) ISO 2022 Automatic National Replacement
Characters
3 CP Binary
82 ISO 2022 11 Swe Swedish Replacement Characters
83 ISO 2022 69 Fra French/Belgium Replacement Charac-
ters
81 ISO 2022 25 Fra French/Belgium Replacement Charac-
ters
84 ISO 2022 11 Ger German Replacement Characters
85 ISO 2022 11 Ita Italian Replacement Characters
86 ISO 2022 11 Swi Swiss Replacement Characters
87 ISO 2022 11 UK British Replacement Characters
88 ISO 2022 11 Dan Danish Replacement Characters
89 ISO 2022 11 Nor Norwegian Replacement Characters
90 ISO 2022 11 Spa Spanish Replacement Characters

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B
Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band
Network Activity
The settings described below can help you customize the re-linking behavior of
the cordless linear imaging system to obtain the best compromise between con-
venience and low interference.
Note: ISM band refers to the 2.4 to 2.48 GHz frequency band used by wireless
networks, cordless phones, and Bluetooth.

Auto Reconnect Mode

Auto Reconnect controls whether or not the image scanner automatically
begins the re-link process when a loss of connection is detected. When the
Auto Reconnect On barcode is scanned, the image scanner begins the re-link
process immediately, without user intervention. Default = Auto Reconnect On.

* Auto Reconnect On

Auto Reconnect Off

The table below shows the results of the Auto Reconnect On and Off settings:

Event Auto Reconnect On Auto Reconnect Off

Image scanner out Re-link occurs The trigger must be pulled
of range automatically. If to initiate re-linking.
maximum number of link
attempts (see Maximum
Link Attempts on page
B-2) is unsuccessful,
then the trigger must be
pulled or the image
scanner must be placed
in the base unit to re-
link.
Base reset Image scanner behaves No attempt to re-link
(firmware upgrade as if out of range. made while base unit is
or power cycle) powered off. Trigger must
be pulled to initiate re-
linking.
Image scanner Trigger must be pulled or the image scanner must be
power down due to placed in the base unit to re-link.
Power Time-Out (Note: image scanner re-links on power up, but
Timer setting (see powers on due to one of the above actions.)
page 4-4)

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 Event Auto Reconnect On Auto Reconnect Off
Image scanner Re-link occurs automatically.
reset due to
firmware upgrade
Image scanner Re-link occurs automatically.
reset due to battery
change
Image scanner Re-link to new base occurs automatically.
placed in different
base unit

Maximum Link Attempts

The Maximum Link Attempts setting controls the number of times the image
scanner tries to form a connection with a base unit or PC. During the connec-
tion setup process, the image scanner transmits in order to search for and con-
nect to a base unit. In order to prevent continuous transmissions that could
interfere with other users of the ISM band, the number of attempts to connect is
limited by this setting. After the maximum number of attempts is reached, the
image scanner will not attempt to reconnect to the base unit. Pressing the trig-
ger or placing the image scanner in the cradle resets the attempt count and the
image scanner will again try to link to the base unit. When set to zero, the
image scanner will try to link until the Power Time-Out Timer setting (see page
4-4) expires.
Scan the Maximum Link Attempts barcode, then scan the number of attempts
for the setting (from 0-100) from the inside back cover. Scan Save to save the
setting. Default = 0.

Maximum Link Attempts

Relink Time-Out
Relink Time-Out controls the idle time between re-link attempts. An attempt to
link an image scanner to a base unit typically lasts up to 5 seconds. This is the
time when the image scanner is actually attempting to contact base unit. Relink
Time-Out controls the amount of time, in seconds, that elapses between the
end of one connection attempt and the start of the next.
Note: The length of time for an attempt depends on the number of image
scanners connected to a base unit. An extra 7 seconds may be required
when a connection is successful.

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Scan the Relink Time-Out barcode, then scan the number of seconds for the
setting (from 1-100) from the inside back cover. Scan Save to save the setting.
Default = 3 seconds.

Relink Time-Out

Bluetooth/ISM Network Activity Examples

Default values:
When the image scanner goes out of range, the image scanner repeatedly
attempts to connect to base unit. Each attempt consists of approximately 5
seconds of active time followed by 3 seconds of idle time. After one hour, the
image scanner powers off and batch mode data is lost.
Maximum Link Attempts set to 15
Other values at default setting:
When the image scanner goes out of range, 15 attempts are made to link to
the base unit. Each attempt consists of approximately 5 seconds of active time
followed by 3 seconds of idle time. After 15 cycles (8*15 =120), or about 2
minutes, the image scanner stops trying to connect to the base unit, but retains
any barcodes that may have been saved in batch mode. After one hour, the
image scanner powers off and batch mode data is lost.
Auto Reconnect Mode set to 0
Maximum Link Attempts set to 15
Other values at default setting:
When the image scanner goes out of range, no action is taken to re-link. When
the trigger is pulled, 15 attempts are made to link to the base unit. Each
attempt consists of approximately 5 seconds of active time followed by 3
seconds of idle time. After 15 cycles (8*15 =120), or about 2 minutes, the
image scanner stops trying to connect to the base unit, but retains any
barcodes that may have been saved in batch mode. After one hour, the image
scanner powers off and batch mode data is lost. Refer to Auto Reconnect
Mode, page B-1, to review other events that can start the re-link process.
Auto Reconnect Mode set to 1
Maximum Link Attempts set to 0
Relink Time-Out set to 10
Image Scanner Power Time-Out Timer set to 1800:
Note: See Image Scanner Power Time-Out Timer on page 4-4.
The image scanner attempts to connect to the base unit every 15 seconds,
measured from start of attempt to start of attempt. After one half hour, the
image scanner powers off.

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B-4
 Sample Symbols
UPC-A

0 123456 7890 Interleaved 2 of 5

Code 128 1234567890

Code 128 EAN-13

Code 39 9 780330 290951

Codabar
BC321

Code 93
A13579B

123456-9$
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial

123456
 Sample Symbols
Matrix 2 of 5

6543210 GS1 DataBar

PDF417
(01)00123456789012

Car Registration
Postnet

Code 49 Zip Code

1234567890 Data Matrix

QR Code Test Symbol

Numbers

4-CB (4-State Customer Barcode)

01,234,567094,987654321,01234567891

ID-tag (UPU 4-State)

J18CUSA8E6N062315014880T
 Sample Symbols
Aztec

Micro PDF417
Package Label

MaxiCode
Test Message

OCR-B with Modulo 10

Test Message check character

OCR-A with Modulo 36

check character
OCR Programming Chart

Save

Discard
 Programming Chart

3
 Programming Chart

Save

Discard

Reset

Note: If you make an error while scanning the letters or digits (before scanning
Save), scan Discard, scan the correct letters or digits, and Save again.
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