500/1502 Barcode Scanner Setup labels included. Version 1.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER Per FDA and IEC standards, the scan engines described in this manual are not given a laser classification. However, the following precautions should be observed: CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes 1.05 Feb. 11, 2009 Modified: 1.6 Scan Modes — add Alternate Mode to table Modified: 4.6 Multi-Barcode Editor — 4-digit length excludes prefix, suffix, length code, etc. Modified: 5.2.3 Define Data Criteria — Data length includes prefix, suffix, length code, etc. New: Quick Start — Flowchart Modified: section 1.2 Transmit Buffer — The use of transmit buffer is different from memory mode, and the latter is not supported by 1500 scanner! 1.04 Dec.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Product with Laser ........................................
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.8 Delay between Re-read ............................................................................................................ 25 1.9 Effective Decoding Area ...........................................................................................................26 1.9.1 Positioning Window ..........................................................................................................26 1.9.2 Adjusting Window...........................................
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.4.2 Checksum Verification .....................................................................................................61 3.4.3 Checksum Transmission.................................................................................................. 61 3.4.4 Code Length Qualification ...............................................................................................62 3.5 Code 39.........................................................................
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT .............................................................................................................. 89 4.1 Letter Case................................................................................................................................ 89 4.2 Character Substitution .............................................................................................................90 4.2.1 Select a Set for Character Substituion .......
INTRODUCTION CipherLab’s new small-form-factor 1500 Series Barcode Scanners are specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The tethered handheld scanners are designed to help accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide INSIDE THE PACKAGE The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Rich choices of output interfaces are available for you to enhance the total performance of the scanner. Refer to product specifications. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner. Barcode Scanner: 1500 or 1502 Manual & Driver CD Note: (1) You will need to purchase one or more interface cable separately.
QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in this manual or via the ScanMaster software. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Note: If RS-232 is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run HyperTerminal.exe and type the 6-digit command located under each setup label.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" label, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the label. Enter Setup For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Label” below.
Quick Start DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). After reading the “Update” label, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide READ A SETUP LABEL CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to read more setup labels.
Quick Start The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful 1 Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. 2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will be flashing red.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful 1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. 2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will become flashing red. 3 Read a Setup label...
Quick Start The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if Successful 1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. 2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will become flashing red. 3 Read a Setup label...
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent, via RS-232, to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes ten pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Quick Start List Page 8 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 9 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 10 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 4 List Page 12 List settings regarding Editing Format 5 11 Update
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Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Power ...................................................................... 1.2 Transmit Buffer ......................................................... 1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 1.5 Send "NR" to Host .........................................
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.3 LED INDICATOR The dual-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly (= Standby mode) upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – for example, you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 137. For example, read “1” and “5” for the Good Read LED to go off after 150 milliseconds. 3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback in various operating conditions.
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1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST This feature only works when Keyboard Wedge or RS-232 is selected for output interface. You may have the scanner send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6 SCAN MODES Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”. Continuous Mode Decoding Delay Set the time interval between each decoding. *Disable 0.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.2 TEST MODE The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing purpose. Test Mode 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold down. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout expires, or (3) you release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”. *Laser Mode 1.6.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won't stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”. Auto Power Off Mode 1.6.6 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes. The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger. Multi-Barcode Mode Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from others. (2) Multi-Barcode Mode has nothing to do with the Multi-Barcode Editor. 1.6.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following – Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-Out after 0~254 seconds (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 137.
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1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.9 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area. Read the label “Centering On” and specify the percentage to narrow down the decoding area.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% 27 Update
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 1.10 AUTO-SENSE MODE (1500 ONLY) This mode is only available when you want to seat the scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. However, it works slightly different from the original Laser mode. Now the scanner will be scanning as long as it is seated in the Auto-Sense Stand, as shown below. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 NEGATIVE BARCODES Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars. You can configure the scanner to be able to read negative barcodes. Enable *Disable 1.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide EAN/UPC EAN-8 EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled EAN-13 Enabled EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled ISBN Disabled UPC-E0 Enabled UPC-E1 Disabled UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled UPC-A RSS Enabled Enabled RSS-14 Disabled RSS Limited Disabled RSS Expanded Disabled 1.12.1 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES Select the level of reading security.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Two Times Three Times 1.12.2 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with addons only. Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to take effect. Addon Security Level (*0 ~ 30) 1) Read the label above to specify the read redundancy when missing add-ons while scanning UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is set to 0 by default.
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Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Turn off your computer or laptop. 2) Connect the interface cable between the scanner and your computer. If using the RS-232 cable, join the power supply cord. If you are connecting the scanner to the USB port of the host computer via USB HID cable (part # 307), refer to 2.1 Keyboard Wedge for related settings.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Keyboard Type By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported – No. Keyboard Type No.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard. Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Normal Capital Lock Shift Lock Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only. *Case-sensitive Ignore Case Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON". This setting is not supported on PDAs. ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A” regardless the keyboard type you are using.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Enable *Disable 2.1.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Character Delay … (*0 ~ 254) 1) Read the label above to specify the inter-character delay.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2 RS-232 Use the RS-232 cable to cconnect the scanner to the serial port of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. The scanned data will be transmitted to the serial port.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface * 9600 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.2.3 DATA BITS * 8 bits 7 bits 2.2.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Odd 2.2.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits * 1 stop bit 2.2.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data will not be sent until the CTS signal becomes active.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Data Ready Invert Data Ready 2.2.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Character Delay … (*0 ~ 254) 1) Read the label above to specify the inter-character delay.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 2.2.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data three more times. If all the attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3 WAND EMULATION The wand emulation cable allows you to connect the scanner to a data terminal that is expecting input from a wand scanner. Wand Emulation Settings Defaults Normal State Low Bar State High Module Time 1 (ms) Margin Time 20 (ms) 2.3.1 ACTIVATE WAND EMULATION Activate Wand Emulation 2.3.2 NORMAL STATE By default, the signal level is set "Low" for the normal state when not transmitting any barcode image (= white spaces in a barcode).
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Low 2.3.4 MODULE TIME By default, it is set 1 millisecond as the time span for bar and space modules. Select other value for the module time, in units of micro-second or millisecond. 250 µs 500 µs * 1 ms 1.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.5 MARGIN TIME By default, it is set 20 milliseconds as the time span for the change in state for bar and space modules. Select other value for the margin time. 5 ms 10 ms * 20 ms 30 ms 40 ms 60 ms 80 ms 100 ms Note: Margin Time is applied only when the signal level for Normal State and Bar State is the same.
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Chapter 3 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Codabar ................................................................... 3.2 Code 25 - Industrial 25............................................... 3.3 Code 25 - Interleaved 25 ............................................ 3.4 Code 25 - Matrix 25 ................................................... 3.5 Code 39 .........................................................
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.1 CODABAR *Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 3.1.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 3.1.3 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Industrial 25 Disable Industrial 25 3.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.2.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 3.2.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Interleaved 25 Disable Interleaved 25 3.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.3.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 3.3.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable Matrix 25 *Disable Matrix 25 3.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.4.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Checksum *Do Not Verify 3.4.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.5 CODE 39 *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 3.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 3.5.2 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Decide whether or not to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes. If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.5.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Checksum Do Not Transmit 3.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether or not to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.6 CODE 93 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 3.7 CODE 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
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Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether or not to expand the read EAN-8 barcode into EAN-13. If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13. Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 3.8.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
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Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.9.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 3.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether or not to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 3.9.3 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.10 EAN-128 Enable EAN-128 *Disable EAN-128 3.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the Code ID (“]C1”) in the data being transmitted. Transmit EAN-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit 3.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether or not to apply a field separator (to convert the FNC1 control character to human readable character). Enable Field Separator … 1) Read the label above to enable field separator.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Note: EAN-128 barcodes start with the FNC1 control character to distinguish themselves from other uses of Code 128. FNC1 is also used to separate data fields in the EAN-128 barcodes. 3.11 ISBT 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.12 MSI Enable MSI *Disable MSI 3.12.1 CHECKSUM VERIFICATION Select one of the three checksum calculations to perform checksum verification when decoding barcodes. If enabled and the checksum found incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.12.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable French Pharmacode *Disable French Pharmacode 3.13.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable Italian Pharmacode *Disable Italian Pharmacode 3.14.1 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.15 PLESSEY Enable Plessey *Disable Plessey 3.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether or not to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 3.15.2 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum characters (two digits) in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.16 RSS FAMILY 3.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION Select a desired Code ID to use – RSS Code ID “]e0“ or EAN-128 Code ID “]C1”. “]C1” for RSS Code ID “]e0” for RSS Code ID (Default) 3.16.2 RSS-14 Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded *Disable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded Code ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Application ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Application ID Do Not Transmit Checksum Transmission Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Checksum Do Not Transmit 3.16.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Code ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit 3.16.4 RSS LIMITED Enable RSS Limited *Disable RSS Limited Code ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Application ID Transmission Decide whether or not to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Application ID Do Not Transmit Checksum Transmission Decide whether or not to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Telepen 3.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether or not to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
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1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether or not to expand the read UPC-A barcode into EAN-13. If enabled, the next processing will follow the parameters configured for EAN-13. Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 3.18.2 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-A System Number Do Not Transmit 3.18.
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1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 3.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number 0 enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number 1 enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1 * System Number 0 Only Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers are enabled, the user might suffer from short scanning UPC-A or EAN-13 barcodes into UPC-E1 barcodes. 3.19.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 3.19.4 CHECKSUM TRANSMISSION Decide whether or not to include the checksum character in the data being transmitted.
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Chapter 4 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID and Length Code to the front of the data:[Code ID][Length Code][Data] 3) Process the whole data in step 2 with user formats. Data is now divided into fields by user specified rules. Refer to Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s). Up to three sets of character substitution can be configured. Note: The character substitution is performed only on the barcode itself and before the processing of editing formats.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply” label for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 92 Enter Setup
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MSI Do Not Apply *Apply 93 Update
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for RSS Family *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 94 Enter Setup
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 95 Update
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and you will have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this – “Barcode_1234567890”. If “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can select one and make necessary changes on it. If "Keyboard Wedge" is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide UPC-A J A A A E MSI V V D P M Plessey W W E Q P Telepen Z --- --- --- --- Apply Code ID Set 1 Apply Code ID Set 2 Apply Code ID Set 3 Apply Code ID Set 4 Apply Code ID Set 5 4.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Codabar Configure Code ID for Code 39 Configure Code ID for Code 93 Configure Code ID for Code 128 Configure Code ID for EAN-8 Configure Code ID for EAN-13 Configure Code ID for French Pharmacode Configure Code ID for Italian Pharmacode Configure Code ID for Industrial 25 Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 99 Update
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 4.4.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.5 LENGTH CODE A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Matrix 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MSI Apply *Do Not Apply 102 Enter Setup
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format Length Code for Plessey Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Telepen Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply 103 Update
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. Note: The Multi-Barcode Editor has nothing to do with Multi-Barcode Mode. The barcodes that are found meeting the specified criteria below will be arranged in the desired sequence.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for Code Type of the (first) barcode. For example, read “4” and “1” for Code 39.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 4.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.
Chapter 5 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.1 FORMAT SELECTION 5.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 4 Enable Format 4 *Disable Format 4 Editing Format 5 Enable Format 5 *Disable Format 5 5.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally. When “Exclusive Data Editing” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must be processed by the editing formats.
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Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence. Up to five different formats can be specified.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below. Editing format Defaults Applicable Code Type All Data Length 0 (No qualification.) Matching String Disable Matching String Location None Total Number of Fields 1 Field Setting – field-dividing rule Not configured.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.2.3 DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. Applicable Code Type By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide EAN-128 & RSS French Pharmacode Italian Pharmacode Industrial 25 Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 MSI Plessey Telepen UPC-A UPC-A Addon 2 UPC-E UPC-A Addon 5 UPC-E Addon 2 UPC-E Addon 5 Data Length The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing You may specify a value from 0 to 254. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1. Read the label below to specify Max. Length or Min. Length separately, and follow steps 2~3. Max. Length Min. Length 2. Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 137 for the desired length. 3. Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.4 DIVIDE DATA INTO FIELDS Start Position Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail Field Adjustment You may apply equal length to all fields, if necessary. It will add “Space” (0x20) to field when data is found shorter than specified. *No Adjustment Set Length to adjust fields … (*0) 1. Read the label above to adjust field by length. 2.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Two Fields Three Fields Four Fields Five Fields Six Fields Note: The number of configurable fields is always one less than the total number of fields specified. The extra data characters beyond the last field configured will be automatically assigned to the next field.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.5 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data. By default, this string will be included in the field. You may discard it.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 2 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 3 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Applying Formats for Data Editing Chapter 5 Field 4 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Field 5 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. 1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired additional field. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.2.6 FIELD TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well. Note: Up to twelve fields can be assigned. 1) Read the “Start” label to begin with programming the field transmission sequence.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 3) Read the “End” label to complete this setting.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide 5.3 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 5.3.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the Configuration Mode. 2. Read the “Configure Format 1” label. 3. Read the “Clear All” and “Code 128” labels for applicable code type. 4. Read the “Three Fields” label. 5. Read the “Divide Field 1 by Length” label, and set length to 9.
Chapter 5 Applying Formats for Data Editing 5.3.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1st character to the 6th character is the date code. From the 7th character to the dash ‘-’ character is the item number. After the dash ‘-’ character is the quantity information.
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SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics 1500 1502 Scan Engine Non-contact type Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels Laser Light Source Visible red LED Visible laser diode Wavelength 625 nm 650 nm Physical Characteristics Color Black Switch Tactile switch Interface Options Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, Wand Emulation Weight Approx.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Environmental Characteristics Temperature Humidity (Non-condensing) Operating 0 °C to 50 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C Operating 10% to 90% Storage 5% to 95% Impact Resistance (Multiple drops onto concrete) 1.5 m Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge EMC Regulation FCC, CE, C-Tick, KCC, BSMI Programming Support Configuration via Setup Labels Use setup labels or host serial commands.
Appendix I UPGRADING FIRMWARE 1) Use the RS-232 cable to cconnect the scanner to the serial port of PC and join the power adaptor to the RS-232 connector. 2) Read the following labels in sequence for the scanner to enter the download mode. The scanner will respond with beeps to indicate it is ready for downloading. Enter Setup Download 3) Run the download utility “ProLoad.exe” or “Download.exe” on your computer. (Download.exe requires version 2.3 or later!) Open the firmware update “*.
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Appendix II HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SERIAL COMMANDS D Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” E Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings. List Page 3 Serial Command “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x31” + “0x30” + “0x39” + “0x39” + “0x35” + “0x32” + “0x0d” #@ - - - - Purpose To halt the scanner.
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide #@TRIGON Purpose Enable software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d” EXAMPLE Send the serial commands via RS-232 interface. For example, run HyperTerminal on the host computer.
Appendix III KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F2 SP 0 @ P ` p 1 INS F3 ! 1 A Q a q 2 DLT F4 " 2 B R b r 3 Home F5 # 3 C S c s 4 End F6 $ 4 D T d t 5 Up F7 % 5 E U e u 6 Down F8 & 6 F V f v 7 Left F9 ' 7 G W g w 8 BS F10 ( 8 H X h x 9 HT F11 ) 9 I Y i y A LF F12 * : J Z j z B Right ESC + ; K [ k { C PgUp Exec , < L \ l | D CR CR* - = M ] m } E PgDn .
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Right Ctrl Add Left Alt Add Right Alt USER-DEFINED SCAN CODE 1) Read the “Set Scan Code” label to define new scan code. Set Scan Code 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 138 for the desired character string. 3) Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4) Read the “Confirm” label to confirm the action.
Appendix IV NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Validate the Values Validate Update Abort 137
1500/1502 Barcode Scanner User Guide HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 138 Enter Setup
Appendix IV Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DLE SP 0 @ P ` p 1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r 3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s 4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t 5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u 6 ACK SYN & 6 F V f v 7 BEL ETB ' 7 G W g w 8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x 9 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y A LF SUB * : J Z j z B VT ESC + ; K [ k { C FF FS , < L \ l | D CR GS - = M ] m
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