ScanMaster for Scanner Configuration For 1 Series Barcode Scanners: 1070, 1500, 1502 (1D, tethered) 1560, 1562, 1660, 1661 (1D, cordless) 1504, 1704 (2D, tethered) 1564, 1664 (2D, cordless) Version 1.
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RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes 1.30 Dec. 08, 2011 1.21 1.20 Sep. 7, 2011 Jul. 13, 2011 New model 1664 included. Changes applied throughout the manual. Critical updates are: o “RTC Time Setup” newly inserted under Tools Menu o 1.2 “Power Management” updated o 1.2.2 “Power-Saving” updated o 1.14 “Pager Beep” newly inserted o 5.3 “Date & Time Stamp” newly inserted Modified: 1.13.1 “Fixed Gain” isn’t available for 1504, 1564 and 1664. Modified: 1.13.
1.17 1.16 1.15 1.14 Jan. 10, 2011 Nov. 29, 2010 Sep. 29, 2010 May 12, 2010 New: add 1070 Modified: 1.8.2 Send Data & Clear Memory (Secondary Interface for 1661) New: 2.9.2 Manual Switch of Interface for 1070 Modified: 5.2.4 Examples — add Pause, update screenshots Modified: 1.2 Power Management (1560/1562/1660) — add Bluetooth SPP Master Mode for 1560/1562 Modified: 1.7 Auto Sense (1500/1560) — updated Modified: 2.4.
1.13 Feb. 04, 2010 1.12 Jul. 31, 2009 1.11 Jul. 07, 2009 1.10 1.05 1.04 1.03 1.02 Modified: 1.2 Power Management (1560/1562/1660) — add Bluetooth SPP Master Mode for 1660 Modified: 2.4.1 Keyboard Type — add Turkish for 1660, Bluetooth HID and USB HID New: 2.4.7 Character Transmit Mode Modified: 1.2.1 Auto Power Off New: 2.6 Bluetooth SPP Master Mode (1660 Only) Modified: 3 Changing Symbology Settings — update screenshot Modified: 3.
1.01 1.00 Sep. 16, 2008 May 27, 2008 Modified: section 2.1.11 Inter-Function Delay — allows 0~254 Modified: Scanner Information — screenshot updated with new setting for Auto-Sense Sensitivity Modified: Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Setting — screenshot updated with new setting for Auto-Sense Sensitivity Modified: section 1.7 Auto Sense (1500 Only) — adds new setting for Auto-Sense Sensitivity Modified: section 2.2 RS-232 — screenshot updated Modified: section 2.2.
CONTENTS RELEASE NOTES .............................................................................................................................. - 3 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 2 Using ScanMaster ...................................................
ScanMaster User Guide 1.13 2D Decode Settings (1704) ...................................................................................................29 1.13.1 Image Mode....................................................................................................................30 1.13.2 Decode Mode .................................................................................................................32 1.13.3 Video Mode.....................................................................
ScanMaster User Guide 2.5.2 Device Name Broadcasting .............................................................................................61 2.5.3 Sniff Mode.........................................................................................................................61 2.5.4 Inter-Function Delay .........................................................................................................61 2.5.5 ACK/NAK Timeout ..................................................................
ScanMaster User Guide 3.10.2 For 2D Scanners ............................................................................................................91 3.11 ISBT 128 .................................................................................................................................92 3.11.1 For 1D Scanners ............................................................................................................92 3.11.2 For 2D Scanners .....................................................
ScanMaster User Guide 4.7 Remove Special Character.................................................................................................... 126 APPLYING EDITING FORMATS ........................................................................................................ 127 5.1 Format Selection.................................................................................................................... 128 5.1.1 Enable Editing Formats .....................................................
INTRODUCTION ScanMaster is a utility that makes it easier for you to configure CipherLab Barcode Scanners. It presents two ways for users to update the scanner’s configuration – (1) send the new settings to the scanners by direct communication, and (2) print out the setup barcodes for the scanners to read anytime anywhere to load new settings or recover the defaults.
ScanMaster User Guide SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To run the ScanMaster, one of the Windows operating systems is required: 2 Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
Introduction USING SCANMASTER The ScanMaster is installed with a folder that contains two programs, ScanMaster.exe and PrintBarcode.exe. They function for the configuration of the scanners. First, run ScanMaster.exe on your computer. Select the model you are going to configure, and its configuration can be done by (A) starting a new configuration, (B) opening an existing configuration file, or (C) reading the configuration from a scanner.
ScanMaster User Guide HOW TO CONFIGURE THE SCANNER? 1) Run ScanMaster.exe on your PC. 2) From the drop-down box of [Select Scanner] on the toolbar, select the scanner you are configuring. If you are using ScanMaster for the first time, click the items in the ScanMaster window to see the Scanner Information by category so that the default settings of the scanner can be viewed. The scanner info 3) To create a new configuration file, click To open an existing configuration file, click or on the toolbar.
Introduction 3. The scanner checks one by one whether the read barcode meets the criteria for a concatenation of barcodes as configured on the Output Sequence page. 4. The scanner performs character substitution as defined on the Format Editing page. 5. The scanner adds a 2-digit length code to the desired symbologies as selected on the Code Length page. 6. The scanner adds a 1- or 2-character identifier to the desired symbologies as selected on the Code ID page. 7.
ScanMaster User Guide SETUP BARCODES To recover the default settings, the scanner needs to read these barcodes one by one. Setup Barcodes Indication Enter Setup Scan this barcode to put the scanner into configuration mode. Upon scanning – Restore Settings the scanner responds with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and the LED indicator becomes flashing red Default Scan this barcode to restore the scanner to default state.
Introduction You can always restore the default settings. The setup barcodes are categorized into groups of related settings, such as Scanner Settings, Prefix/Suffix Settings, Interface Settings, Code ID Settings, etc. After making any change to the settings, you need to scan the "Update" barcodes to confirm such change. However, if a decimal or hexadecimal value is involved in the setting, you need to scan the "Validate" barcode prior to the "Update" barcode.
ScanMaster User Guide SCANNER INFORMATION After a scanner model is selected, a drop-down tree will be presented in the ScanMaster window. It enables user’s quickly view through the categorized information about the scanner. Select one of the available themes to see the default settings of the scanner. If you open an existing configuration file or change the current settings, the information in this tree gets updated accordingly.
Introduction MENU BAR The menu bar contains a number of menus that cause the program to take actions. Each menu contains a list of commands. Some of the options carry out commands immediately while others display their windows to which you input information further. If a submenu is labeled with an ellipsis [...], it displays a window that requires your further configuration when it is selected; otherwise it deals with a command that causes an action to be carried out immediately.
ScanMaster User Guide CONFIGURE MENU The Configure Menu contains one command that displays the [Scanner Settings] dialog box that accesses the settings as tabulated below: Command Action Configure Scanner Configures the current settings for the target scanner.
Introduction TOOLS MENU The Tools Menu contains the submenus that launch the actions as tabulated below: Command Action Read Scanner Displays [COM Port Properties] dialog box that enables users to fetch the Settings settings applied on the scanner at the moment. For 1504, 1560, 1562, 1564, 1660, 1661 and 1664, it supports to fetch user’s defined settings (= “User Defaults”). For 1504 1560/1562/1564 1660/1661/1664 A dialog box pops up for configuring the COM port properties on your PC.
ScanMaster User Guide 2D Image Processing Refer to 1.13 2D Decode Settings (1704) and Appendix I — 2D Image Processing (1704 Only). Download Scanner Settings Displays the [COM Port Properties] dialog box that enable users to send the settings made in the ScanMaster to the target scanner when the scanner is connected to your PC via RS-232 or Virtual COM (Bluetooth SPP or USB VCOM). For 1504, 1560, 1562, 1564, 1660, 1661, and 1664, it supports sending the settings to the scanner as “User Defaults”.
Introduction The [COM Port Properties] dialog box provides the access to set the COM port properties on your PC. For Bluetooth SPP or USB Virtual COM, specify COM port for connection and ignore the other settings. Print Scanner Runs PrintBarcode.exe to print out the Setup Barcodes based on the settings Settings made in the ScanMaster which are automatically saved in the Barcode.prn file.
ScanMaster User Guide Command Action About ScanMaster Provides the information about the version, copyright and developer of the ScanMaster.
Chapter 1 CHANGING SCANNER SETTINGS The [Scanner Settings] dialog box features a number of tabbed property pages which enable your configuration to the barcode scanner that optimizes your application. Note: The options available slightly differ from model to model. For example, “Low Battery Alarm” is provided for 1560/1562/1564/1660/1661/1664 only.
ScanMaster User Guide IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Scan Mode ................................................................ 17 1.2 Power Management (1560/1562/1564/1660/1661/1664). 21 1.3 Status Indicator ......................................................... 24 1.4 "No Read" Support (Send "NR" to Host) ........................ 24 1.5 Read Negative Barcode ............................................... 24 1.6 CCD Always Active (1560 Only).................................... 24 1.7 Auto Sense (1500/1560/1564).
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.1 SCAN MODE A variety of scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below. 1504: When set to any scan mode other than Multi-Barcode Mode, the scanner only accepts barcode that contains data of maximum 10 KB. 1564: The scanner only accepts barcode that contains data of maximum 7 KB.
ScanMaster User Guide Continuous Mode The scanner is always scanning. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, shift the scan beam away and target on the barcode for each scanning. Note: Refer to “Decode Delay” and “Delay between Re-read”. Test Mode The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly, for testing purpose. Laser Mode The scanning is activated as long as the trigger is pulled down.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings Multi-Barcode Mode The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one single barcode, as well as a multiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a bunch of unique barcodes, if a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.
ScanMaster User Guide 1.1.4 RE-READ DELAY This is also referred to as the “Blocking Time”, which is used to prevent the scanner from accidentally reading the same barcode twice when the scan mode is set to any of the following scan mode — Continuous mode Auto Power Off mode Alternate mode Presentation Mode 1.1.5 READ REDUNDANCY Select the level of reading security. For example, If "No Redundancy" is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event".
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.2 POWER MANAGEMENT (1560/1562/1564/1660/1661/1664) The Bluetooth-enabled models such as 1560, 1562, 1564, 1660, 1661, and 1664 feature the management of power consumption. Such management enables the scanner to control its power state in response to the input from the user. By the scanner’s power management, the power consumption goes through the following transition: 1) The scanner stays active with full CPU speed right after power-on.
ScanMaster User Guide After establishing a WPAN connection successfully… 1. Once a WPAN connection is established successfully, the scanner stays active for a time (2 minutes by default) for data transmission. The CPU runs at full speed, and the LED blinks blue (On/Off ratio 0.02 s: 3 s). 2. If the scanner is left idle throughout the active time (2 minutes by default), the scanner shifts to inactive state to save power. The CPU runs at low speed, and the LED blinks red (On/Off ratio 0.3 s: 2.5 s).
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.2.3 AUTO POWER OFF The setup of an “Auto Power Off” time is available to any scan mode other than Continuous Mode, Test Mode and Alternate Mode. Select “Auto Power Off” and assign a time (1~254 min.; 0= disable) for the scanner that is set to none of the above mentioned modes to automatically shut down after power-on. The default value is set to 10 minutes, which means the scanner automatically shuts down 10 minutes after power-on by default.
ScanMaster User Guide 1.3 STATUS INDICATOR For 1704, refer to 1.12 More Settings for Good Read Vibrator. 1.3.1 BEEPER VOLUME Beeping functions to alert users of various states of the scanner, such as Good Read, buffer full status, configuration status, etc. Select a suitable volume. 1.3.2 GOOD READ BEEP Good Read Beep is always enabled. By default, beeper frequency is set to 4 KHz and duration is set to shortest. Select a different frequency and duration if necessary. 1.3.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.7 AUTO SENSE (1500/1560/1564) This mode is only applicable when you want to seat the 1500/1560/1564 scanner in the Auto-Sense Stand. 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 the coverage, the scanner will be able to decode it. When the ambient light is too dim to activate the sensor, you may change the sensitivity from “Normal” to “High” to improve performance of 1500/1560.
ScanMaster User Guide 1.8 MEMORY MODE (1560/1562/1564/1660/1661/1664) Memory mode is disabled by default. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any connection established with host is disabled. The scanner keeps flash memory for memory mode operation. 1560/1562/1661:512 KB 1564/1664: 4 MB 1660: 256 KB Warning: No connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled. 1.8.1 DATA DELAY You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the server. 1.8.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.9 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA In default state, 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. Select “Centering Window” and the percentage to narrow down the decoding area.
ScanMaster User Guide 1.10 TRANSMIT BUFFER (1560/1562/1564/1660/1661/1664) By default, transmit buffer is enabled and ready for use when the scanner is carried out of the effective Bluetooth range. Upon reading a barcode successfully within the effective range, the scanner responds with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly. However, the host computer may not receive the data immediately if getting out of the effective range.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.11 PICKLIST MODE (1504/1564/1664/1704) Picklist Mode is deselected by default. Select it to enable the scanner to decode only the barcodes aligned at the centre under the laser aiming pattern. 1.12 MORE SETTINGS (1664/1704) For 1664 and 1704, the scanner is equipped with a vibrator. You may enable it for the annunciator of Good Read. When enabled, it vibrates for 1 second. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 100 milliseconds. 1.
ScanMaster User Guide 1.13.1 IMAGE MODE Note: When selecting Image Mode, you can ignore Illumination/Auto-exposure settings in [Preferences] group box. the Decoding Fixed Exposure When autoexposure is disabled, specify the exposure time (2~5000), in unit of 100 µs. By default, it is set to 100. Fixed Gain For 1704, deselect the “Decoding Autoexposure” to make the “Fixed Gain” setting available. Once available, it is set to 50 by default. Assign a value from 1 to 100.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings This is used to control the illumination banks on the scan engine. Options are – Full: Enables the full illumination system. Auto: Switches the illumination from left to right bank. Left: Enables the left bank, which is on the left when facing the scan window. Right: Enables the right bank, which is on the right when facing the scan window.
ScanMaster User Guide Timeout Set the amount of time the decoder remains in Image Mode. The decoder exits Image Mode upon a trigger event, or when the Image Mode Timeout elapses. By default, the time-out value is set to 30 seconds. Gain/Exposure Priority Alter the decoder’s gain/exposure priority when it acquires an image in Image Mode with auto exposure enabled. Low Gain Priority: The decoder favors longer exposure time rather than higher gain to capture an image.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings Note: When selecting Decode Mode, the Image Capture Illumination/Auto-exposure settings in [Preferences] group box can be ignored. Fixed Exposure When autoexposure is disabled, specify the exposure time (2~5000), in unit of 100 µs. By default, it is set to 100. Fixed Gain For 1704, deselect the “Decoding Autoexposure” to make the “Fixed Gain” setting available. Once available, it is set to 50 by default. Assign a value from 1 to 100.
ScanMaster User Guide Auto: Switches the illumination from left to right bank. Left: Enables the left bank, which is on the left when facing the scan window. Right: Enables the right bank, which is on the right when facing the scan window. Note: When the ambient light is too dim on the left (or right), you may enable the left (or right) illumination bank to add lighting. Decoding Illumination Decide whether to cause the decoder to flash illumination on every image capture to aid decoding.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 1.13.3 VIDEO MODE Target Video Frame Size Select the number of 100-byte blocks to transmit per second. Values range from 800 to 3300 bytes. Selecting a smaller value transmits more frames per second but reduces video quality; selecting a larger value increases video quality but slows transmission. By default, it is set to 2200 bytes.
ScanMaster User Guide 1.14 PAGER BEEP (1664) This function helps track down the 1664 scanner should it be misplaced or fall out of sight. The Pager Beep relies on a host computer such as your Windows-based PC, smartphone, or tablet to initiate some Bluetooth-based action to make the lost property beep so it becomes noticeable. In default state, the Pager Beep parameter is set to 5, which means Pager Beep is enabled and between each beep are five seconds.
Chapter 1 Changing Scanner Settings 2) It is the defined time for Power-Saving again. (The scanner returns to power-saving.) 1.14.2 SMART HANDHELD Whether it is a smartphone or an ultra portable tablet PC, as long as it is paired and stays connected with the lost 1664, either disconnection or reconnection from your smart handheld will reactivate the scanner afar.
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Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper wired connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Turn off your computer or laptop. 2) Connect the scanner and your computer with the provided interface cable. 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.
ScanMaster User Guide For 1660/1661/1664 scanners, [Power/Delete] key to turn it on. install batteries, and IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Keyboard Wedge........................................................ 41 2.2 RS-232..................................................................... 49 2.3 Wand Emulation ........................................................ 52 2.4 Bluetooth HID ........................................................... 54 2.5 Bluetooth SPP Slave Mode ...............................
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1 KEYBOARD WEDGE This interface is for the following scanners: 1070/1500/1502/1504/1704 1560/1562/1564 (via 3656) Use a “Y-shaped” keyboard wedge cable to connect between the scanners (models 1070/1500/1502/1504/1704 or 3656), the host computer, and the keyboard. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host computer through the keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.1.1 KEYBOARD TYPE By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported – No. Keyboard Type No.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 ALPHABETS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, which means 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.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.1.4 DIGITS TRANSMISSION By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.5 CAPITAL LOCK TYPE Cap Lock Type Description Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys. Shift Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. In addition, this affects the number or punctuation keys. 2.1.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.1.7 ALPHABETS LAYOUT By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting. 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.
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. 2.1.8 DIGITS LAYOUT Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.1.12 SNIFF MODE (VIA 3656) By default, this power-saving feature is enabled for 1560/1562/1564, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate while connecting via 3656. 2.1.13 CABLE AUTO-DETEC (1504/1704) For 1504/1704, the scanner will detect the interface automatically. Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. Refer to Chapter 2 — Selecting Output Interface.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2 RS-232 This interface is for the following scanners: 1500/1502/1504/1704 1560/1562/1564 (via 3656) Connect 1500/1502/1504/1704 or 3656 to the serial port of the host computer using the RS-232 cable 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.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.2.1 BAUD RATE By default, it is set 9600 bps for 1500/1502, but 115200bps for 1504/1704 and 3656. Select other value that matches your computer settings. 2.2.2 DATA BITS By default, it is set 8 bits of data. Select 7 bits of data if necessary. 2.2.3 PARITY By default, it is set no parity bit. Select other parity setting, even or odd parity bit. 2.2.4 STOP BIT By default, it is set 1 stop bit. Select 2 stop bits if necessary. 2.2.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.8 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Enter 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.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.3 WAND EMULATION This interface is for the following scanners: 1500/1502 Connect the scanner to a portable data terminal or decoder that is expecting input from a wand scanner. Note: Wands are handheld optical character readers used to read typewritten fonts, printed fonts, OCR fonts, and barcodes.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.1 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. 2.3.2 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. 2.3.3 NORMAL STATE By default, the signal level is set "Low" for the normal state when not transmitting any barcode. 2.3.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.4 BLUETOOTH HID This interface is provided for the following scanners: 1560/1562/1564 (connecting to dongle or via 3656) 1660/1661/1664 (connecting to dongle or via 3610) In this mode, re-connection is made easy and reliable, just like connecting with 3610 (for 1660/1661/1664) or 3656 (for 1560/1562/1564). As a HID device, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.1 KEYBOARD TYPE By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported – No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type 64 PCAT (US) 70 PCAT (UK) 65 PCAT (French) 71 PCAT (Belgium) 66 PCAT (German) 72 PCAT (Spanish) 67 PCAT (Italy) 73 PCAT (Portuguese) 68 PCAT (Swedish) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish) 77 PCAT (Hungarian) 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Refer to 2.1 Keyboard Wedge.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.4.3 CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may change it to process data one character at a time. 2.4.4 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Enter 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.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.6 AUTHENTICATION When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
ScanMaster User Guide Note: When using Bluetooth HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you cancel the check box of “Authentication” to have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on the computer screen. Have the scanner read the setup barcode “Enter PIN Code in Decimal” or “Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal” to input the matching PIN code. 2.4.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 BLUETOOTH SPP SLAVE MODE This interface is provided for the following scanners: 1560/1562/1564 (connecting to dongle or via 3656) 1660/1661/1664 (connecting to dongle or via 3610) Both Bluetooth SPP Master and Slave Mode are supported.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.5.1 AUTHENTICATION When any changes are made to the authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.2 DEVICE NAME BROADCASTING Device Name Broadcasting is selected by default. Deselect it to hide the scanner from other Bluetooth®-enabled devices such as PC or PDA. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial connection with other Bluetooth®-enabled devices. For example, you can disable device name broadcasting after successfully connecting the scanner to WorkStation1.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.6 BLUETOOTH SPP MASTER MODE This interface is provided for the following scanners: 1560/1562/1564 (connecting to dongle or via 3656) 1660/1661/1664 (connecting to dongle or via 3610) In this mode, re-connection is made easy and reliable, just like connecting with 3610 (for 1660/1661) or 3656 (for 1560/1562/1564). Being SPP master, the scanner will resume connection with the host upon powering on again as long as the host application is running.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Note: In SPP Master Mode, if it fails to re-connect within the specified period of time (2 minutes by default), the scanner will become inactive to save power. Once the re-connection is established successfully, the scanner will not go through transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed even though it is idle during the specified time interval for Auto Power Off. It will automatically turn off when the time is up. Refer to 1.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.7 USB HID VIA 3656/3610 This interface is provided for the following scanners: 1560/1562/1564 (via 3656) 1660/1661/1664 (via 3610) 1560/1562/1564 via 3656 1660/1661/1664 via 3610 Kanji Transmission is made available for 1564 when the output interface is set to USB HID via 3656. Select Kanji Transmission to enable the scanner to transmit the Japanese characters collected from 2D barcodes to a host computer that runs on Japanese Windows O.S.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.8 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA 3656/3610 This interface is provided for the following scanners: 1560/1562/1564 (via 3656) 1660/1661/1664 (via 3610) For the connection settings, refer to 2.5 Bluetooth SPP Slave Mode. 1560/1562/1564 via 3656 1660/1661/1664 via 3610 Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.9 DIRECT USB HID This interface is provided for the following scanners: 1070 1504 1661 1664 1704 For the connection settings, refer to 2.4 Bluetooth HID.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.9.1 CABLE AUTO-DETEC FOR 1504/1704 For 1504/1704, the scanner will detect the interface automatically. Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. Refer to Chapter 2 — Selecting Output Interface.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.10 DIRECT USB VCOM This interface is for the following scanners: 1070 1504 1661 1664 1704 For the connection settings, refer to 2.5 Bluetooth SPP Slave Mode. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions! For 1070 to connect to Windows PC, you must select Direct USB VCOM_CDC. Refer to 2.11 Direct USB VCOM_CDC.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.10.1 CABLE AUTO-DETEC FOR 1504/1704 For 1504/1704, the scanner will detect the interface automatically. Find the interface cable provided inside the package. Connect it to the scanner. Refer to Chapter 2 — Selecting Output Interface.
ScanMaster User Guide 2.11 DIRECT USB VCOM_CDC This interface is for the following scanners: 1070 1504 Use the provided USB cable to connect 1070/1504 to the USB port of PC. For the connection settings, refer to 2.5 Bluetooth SPP Slave Mode. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. USB CDC driver installer is available in the “Windows” folder for 1070/1504, which will copy a vendor-supplied INF file to Windows.
Chapter 3 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS Barcode symbologies are application-dependent. You may enable or disable any of them, and configure their parameters according to the requirements of a specific application. Refer 4.3 Prefix/Suffix Code Refer to 4.1 Letter Case Refer to 1.1.6 Addon Security for UPC/EAN Refer to 4.
ScanMaster User Guide IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Codabar.................................................................... 73 3.2 Code 25 — Industrial 25 ............................................. 75 3.3 Code 25 — Interleaved 25 ........................................... 77 3.4 Code 25 — Matrix 25 .................................................. 79 3.5 Code 39.................................................................... 81 3.6 Code 93.................................................................
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.1 CODABAR 3.1.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Codabar barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Start/Stop Character Select one of the four different start/stop character pairs. Transmit Start/Stop Character Decide whether to include the selected start/stop characters in the data being transmitted.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.1.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Codabar barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Transmit Start/Stop Character Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. CLSI Conversion Decide whether to strip the start/stop characters and insert a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character barcode.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.2 CODE 25 — INDUSTRIAL 25 3.2.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Industrial 25 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Start/Stop Selection Select a desired start/stop pattern. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 25 barcode but with Interleaved 25 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection of Industrial 25 should set to Interleaved 25.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.2.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Industrial 25 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Length Qualification Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 barcodes, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. To prevent the "short scan" error, configure the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. The barcode can be qualified by "Fixed Length" or "Max/Min Length".
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.3 CODE 25 — INTERLEAVED 25 3.3.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Interleaved 25 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Start/Stop Selection Select a desired start/stop pattern. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify check digit when decoding Industrial 25 barcodes. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Check Digit The check digit will be included in the data being transmitted.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.3.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Interleaved 25 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit. When desired, select one of the algorithms, USS or OPCC. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Check Digit The check digit will be included in the data being transmitted. Cancel the check box if the check digit is not desired.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.4 CODE 25 — MATRIX 25 3.4.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read Matrix 25 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Refer to Industrial 25. Start/Stop Selection Select a desired start/stop pattern. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify check digit when decoding Matrix 25 barcodes. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.4.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read Matrix 25 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Refer to Industrial 25. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify check digit when decoding Matrix 25 barcodes. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Check Digit The check digit will be included in the data being transmitted. Cancel the check box if the check digit is not desired.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.5 CODE 39 3.5.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Code 39 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Code 39 Full ASCII Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Transmit Start/Stop Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify check digit when decoding Code 39 barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.5.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Code 39 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Code 39 Full ASCII Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify check digit when decoding Code 39 barcodes. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings Length Qualification 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. The barcode can be qualified by "Fixed Length" or "Max/Min Length". For "Fixed Length", up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified. For "Max/Min Length", the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.6 CODE 93 3.6.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Code 93 barcodes. No advanced settings are available. 3.6.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Code 93 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Length Qualification 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.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.7 CODE 128 3.7.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Code 128 barcodes. No advanced settings are available. 3.7.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read Code 128 barcodes. No advanced settings are available.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.8 EAN-8 3.8.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read EAN-8 barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. EAN-8 Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the EAN-8 barcodes.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.8.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read EAN-8 barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. EAN-8 Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the EAN-8 barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.9 EAN-13 3.9.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read EAN-13 barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. EAN-13 Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the EAN-13 barcodes.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.9.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read EAN-13 barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. EAN-13 Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the EAN-13 barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. However, for the following scanners with a specific firmware version, GS1-128 barcodes are taken as Code 128 when this setting is disabled. 1500 with firmware version no later than version 1.10 1560 with firmware version no later than version 1.01 1660 with firmware version no later than version 1.30 3.10.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.10.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read GS1-128 (also known as EAN-128) barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the default Code ID ("]C1") in the data being transmitted. Field Separator The FNC1 character is used to separate fields in the barcode. It is not represented in the readable text.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.11 ISBT 128 3.11.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read ISBT 128 barcodes. No advanced settings are available. 3.11.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read ISBT 128 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Concatenation Decide whether to decode and concatenates pairs of ISBT barcodes. Disable ISBT Concatenation It will not concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes it encounters.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.12 MSI 3.12.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read MSI barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Check Digit Verification Select the calculation used to verify MSI barcodes. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Check Digit Transmission Select the way the check digits will be included in the data being transmitted.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.12.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read MSI barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Check Digit Verification Select the calculation used to verify MSI barcodes. If the check digit is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Check Digit Transmission Select the way the check digits will be included in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE 3.13.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read French Pharmacode barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Check digit verification will be performed when decoding French Pharmacode because a check digit is always included. However, it is optional to transmit the check digit. Transmit Check Digit The check digit will be included in the data being transmitted.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE 3.14.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read Italian Pharmacode barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Check digit verification will be performed when decoding Italian Pharmacode because a check digit is always included. However, it is optional to transmit the check digit. Transmit Check Digit The check digit will be included in the data being transmitted. Cancel the check box if the check digit is not desired.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.15 PLESSEY 3.15.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read Plessey barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Convert to UK Plessey Decide whether to change each occurrence of the character "A" to character "X" in the barcodes. Transmit Check Digit The two check digits will be included in the data being transmitted. Cancel the check box if the check digits are not desired. 3.15.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS Not supported.
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Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read GS1 DataBar (also known as RSS) barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Also known as RSS-14 Also known as RSS Expanded Also known as RSS Limited GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) Select the check box to enable at least one group of the GS1 DataBar barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide Transmit Check Digit The check digit will be included in the data being transmitted. Cancel the check box if the check digit is not desired.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.16.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read GS1 DataBar (also known as RSS) barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Also known as RSS-14 Also known as RSS Expanded Also known as RSS Limited GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) Select the check box to enable at least one group of the GS1 DataBar barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide Convert to UPC/EAN This only applies to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional and GS1 DataBar Limited barcodes not decoded as part of a Composite barcode. Convert to EAN-13: It will strip the leading “010” from barcodes. “01” is the Application ID and must be followed by a single zero (the first digit encoded). Convert to UPC-A: It will strip the leading “0100” from barcodes.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.17 TELEPEN 3.17.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS Select the check box so that the scanner can read Telepen barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Telepen Full ASCII or Numeric Select whether AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) or Original Telepen (Numeric) is supported. 3.17.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS Not supported.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.18 UPC-A 3.18.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read UPC-A barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. UPC-A Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the UPC-A barcodes.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.18.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read UPC-A barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. UPC-A Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the UPC-A barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.19 UPC-E 3.19.1 FOR 1D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read UPC-E barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. UPC-E Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the UPC-E barcodes.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.19.2 FOR 2D SCANNERS By default, the scanner is set to read UPC-E barcodes. (= No Addon) Options of 2-digit and 5-digit extensions are available. Select the check box so that it can read Addon 2 and/or Addon 5. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. UPC-E Family Select the check box to enable at least one type of the UPC-E barcodes.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.20 1D MORE (1504/1564/1664/1704) 3.20.1 CHINESE 25 Select the check box so that the scanner can read Chinese 25 barcodes. 3.20.2 TRIOPTIC CODE 39 Select the check box so that the scanner can read Trioptic Code 39 barcodes. Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tap cartridges. It always contains six characters. Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.20.3 CODE 11 Select the check box so that the scanner can read Code 11 barcodes. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Verify Check Digit Decide whether to verify the check digit(s). If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit(s) in the data being transmitted.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.20.4 COUPON CODE Select the check box so that the scanner can read Coupon Code. Advanced settings are provided as shown below. Coupon Code Settings Decide whether to decode the following barcodes as Coupon Code.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.20.5 COMPOSITE CODE Select the check box so that the scanner can read Composite Code. Composite CC-A/B Composite CC-C Composite TLC-39 UPC Composite Mode UPC barcodes can be “linked” with a 2D barcode during transmission as if they were one barcode. UPC Never Linked Transmit UPC barcodes regardless of whether a 2D barcode is detected. UPC Always Linked Transmit UPC barcodes and the 2D portion.
ScanMaster User Guide 3.20.6 POSTAL CODE By default, the scanner is set to read the following Postal Code: US Postnet US Planet UK Postal Japan Postal Australian Postal Dutch Postal Select the check box so that the scanner can read the following Postal Code: USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail UPU FICS Postal Transmit Check Digit for US/UK Postal Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 3 Changing Symbology Settings 3.21 2D SYMBOLOGIES (1504/1564/1664/1704) By default, the scanner is set to read the following 2D symbologies: Aztec Data Matrix QR Code MicroQR Maxicode PDF417 Select the check box so that the scanner can read the following 2D symbologies: MicroPDF417 Macro PDF Data Matrix Mirror Decide whether to decode mirror image Data Matrix barcodes. Never — do not decode Data Matrix barcodes that are mirror images.
ScanMaster User Guide Macro PDF Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF barcodes into one file, known as Macro PDF417 or Macro MicroPDF417. Decide how to handle Macro PDF decoding. Buffer All Symbols / Transmit Macro PDF When Complete Transmit all decoded data from an entire Macro PDF sequence only when the entire sequence is scanned and decoded.
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 Code Length 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.
ScanMaster User Guide 4.1 LETTER CASE By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case. Ignoring the original letter case, select [Upper Case] to output data in upper case only; otherwise, select [Lower Case] to output data in lower case only.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION “Character Substitution” replaces a character that comes up in a collected data whatever the position is. Click on the “String” field to pop up the Grid Control window (see Appendix I Grid Control). Into such “String” field, first assign the character to be replaced. Following the previous character assigned to be replaced, in the same “String” field go on assigning one or more character(s) to replace the foregoing character.
ScanMaster User Guide If "Keyboard Wedge", “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is the interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. Decide whether to apply Key Status or not when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Key Type Key Status Scan Code N/A Normal Key Add Shift Add Left Ctrl Add Left Alt Add Right Ctrl Add Right Alt For example, choose [A], and then select one of the above keys, say, [Add Shift], and choose the character [B] from the Grid Control.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE Click the Prefix Code or Suffix Code field so that you can choose characters from the pop-up window of Grid Control. Prefix Code: None Suffix Code: By default, [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is entered. Originally, “Normal Key” is in use by default, Up to eight characters can be chose from the Grid Control. For example, “Barcode_”, and you will have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this — “Barcode_1234567890”.
ScanMaster User Guide 4.4 CODE ID To make the Code ID configuration easier, we provide five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can make necessary changes. Note: “]C1” is the Code ID of GS1-128 (EAN-128) barcodes; “]e0” is the default Code ID of GS1 DataBar (RSS) barcodes.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.4.1 CODE ID SET 1~5 For 1504/1564/1664/1704, click the button [1D More…] or [2D Code ID…] for more symbologies.
ScanMaster User Guide 4.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID To modify the Code ID, click the field next to a symbology. Then, choose your Code ID from the pop-up window of Grid Control. Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. If "Keyboard Wedge", “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is the interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. Decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format 4.5 CODE LENGTH 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. By default, no length code is added to output data for all symbologies.
ScanMaster User Guide 4.6 OUTPUT SEQUENCE (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. 1504/1564/1664 For 1504/1564/1664 to concatenate barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the data length exceeds 10 KB, the concatenation will not apply.
Chapter 4 Defining Output Format By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied – “Ignored”. When “Enforce” is selected, 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.
ScanMaster User Guide 4.7 REMOVE SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. Choose a character from the pop-up window of Grid Control (see Appendix I Grid Control). For example, if it is specified to remove the character “0”, one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345” and “00012345”.
Chapter 5 APPLYING EDITING FORMATS The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. Data is 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. Up to five different formats can be specified. 1504/1564 For 1504/1564 to concatenate barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the barcodes is 7 KB after configuration.
ScanMaster User Guide 5.1 FORMAT SELECTION 5.1.1 ENABLE 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, select the check box to enable any of the five editing formats when it is desired in use. 5.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats.
Chapter 5 Applying Editing Formats 5.2 CONFIGURE EDITING FORMAT Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by a particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. 5.2.1 APPLICABLE CONDITIONS Applicable Code Type By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies are eligible for data editing. Cancel the check box next to a symbology for which data editing is not desired.
ScanMaster User Guide Data Length The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes with length (character count) ranging from 0 to 127 are eligible for data editing. Enter a value from 0 to 254. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. Matching String & Location By default, no matching string is entered, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this feature by entering a matching string.
Chapter 5 Applying Editing Formats 5.2.2 FIELD SETTINGS Number of Fields Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be entered correctly. If three fields are configured for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically. This feature is quite useful especially when data of variable lengths is processed by editing formats.
ScanMaster User Guide Field Setting Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. Enter the field terminating string. Choose up to two characters from the pop-up window of Grid Control. Refer to Appendix I Grid Control. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data. Alternatively, you may simply enter the field length.
Chapter 5 Applying Editing Formats 5.2.3 TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, user can now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. It also allows inserting pause or null character between fields. Simply click on the buttons of these fields and pause in sequence, and they will appear in the Transmission Sequence field.
ScanMaster User Guide 5.2.4 EXAMPLES Example 1 — Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Set Number of Fields to "3". 2. Set Field1 Parameters: divide field by Length, and set length to "10". Field1 = from the 1st character to the 10th character 3. Set Field2 Parameters: divide field by Length, and set length to "9". Field2 = from the 11th character to the 19th character 4. Set Transmission Sequence to transmit "F2" only.
Chapter 5 Applying Editing Formats Example 2 — Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data is encoded in the barcode like this: — From the 1st character to the 6th character is the date code. — From the 7th character to the "-" character is the item number. — After the "-" character is the quantity information.
ScanMaster User Guide 5.3 DATE & TIME STAMP (1664) For your better analysis of the data collected, the 1664 supports affixing date/time information to each piece of scanned data gone through Format Editing already. On the Format Editing tabbed page, there is a [Date & Time Stamp] group box encloses a set of related options to enable/disable date/time info and define the format. Date & Time Stamp is disabled by default.
Chapter 5 Applying Editing Formats Option Description No Time Stamp Disables Date & Time Stamp. The default. Add to front of data Enables Date & Time Stamp and prefixes date/time information to each data decoded and formatted already. Append to end of data Enables Date & Time Stamp and suffixes date/time information to each data decoded and formatted already. MORE BUTTON A More button is presented within the [Date & Time Stamp] group box.
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Appendix I GRID CONTROL ORIGINAL GRID CONTROL This is used for the following settings: MAC address for Bluetooth SPP Master Field Separator for GS1-128 Remove Special Character Note: For a TAB character, click “HT”.
ScanMaster User Guide SPECIAL GRID CONTROL FOR KEYBOARD INTERFACE This is used for the following settings: Character Substitution Prefix/Suffix Code Code ID Additional Fields for configuring editing format Note: This is available only when "Keyboard Wedge", “Bluetooth HID” or “USB HID” is selected for interface. GRID CONTROL — NORMAL KEY By default, each character programmed is a "Normal Key". Such a character can have associate status settings by adding the Shift/Control/Alternate keys.
Appendix I Grid Control For example, if you want to program "Ctrl-Shift-B", "C" for Prefix Code, the programming sequence is as follows: 1) Click the Prefix Code field. 2) Select "Normal Key" for Key Type in the Grid Control window. 3) Select the check box of "Add Left Ctrl" and "Add Shift" for Key Status. 4) Choose "B" from the ASCII table. 5) Cancel the check box of "Add Left Ctrl" and "Add Shift". 6) Choose "C" from the ASCII table. 7) Click [OK] to confirm the setting.
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Appendix II 2D IMAGE PROCESSING (1704 ONLY) Go to Tools Menu | 2D Image Processing to start with the retrieval of signature, image or video. Refer to Tools Menu and 1.13 2D Decode Settings (1704).
ScanMaster User Guide TRANSMISSION PROPERTIES RECEIVE MODE Both active and passive modes are supported. Active Mode Application on the host will send command to instruct the scanner to stay in a specific operation mode (Image Mode/Video Mode/Signature Capture) and wait for image data. Passive Mode First, it requires the scanner to read the setup barcodes for the desired operation — signature Capture, Image Mode or Video Mode. Then, it will passively wait for image data.
Appendix II 2D Image Processing (1704 Only) SAVE TO FILE Auto Save Select the check box so that it will automatically save to file upon completion of receiving image or video. Default Image Location When Auto Save is enabled, specify the default file location for storing received image or video. By default, it is set to save files to “C:\\DefaultFile”. When it failed to save files to user-defined folder as specified, the image or video will be saved to the default folder.
ScanMaster User Guide START 2D IMAGE PROCESSING RETRIEVING AN IMAGE 1) Click to start with image processing in Image Mode. 2) Depending on the Receive Mode: Active Mode Press the trigger for the scanner to capture and send an image. Passive Mode First, it requires the scanner to read the following setup barcodes one by one. Then, press the trigger for the scanner to capture and send an image.
Appendix II 2D Image Processing (1704 Only) RETRIEVING A VIDEO 1) Click to start with image processing in Video Mode. 2) Depending on the Receive Mode: Active Mode Press the trigger for the scanner to temporarily enter Video Mode. Passive Mode First, it requires the scanner to read the following setup barcodes one by one. Then, press and hold the trigger for the scanner to behave as a video camera. Enter Setup Video Mode Update 3) When you release the trigger, the scanner returns to Decode Mode.
ScanMaster User Guide RETRIEVING A SIGNATURE 1) Click to start with image processing in Decode Mode. 2) Depending on the Receive Mode: Active Mode Press the trigger for the scanner to capture and send a signature. Passive Mode First, it requires the scanner to read the following setup barcodes one by one. Then, press the trigger for the scanner to capture and send a signature.
