Barcode Scanning Made Easy WWS500 Programming Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Barcode Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 WWS500 Setup & Configuration . . . . . . . .6-28 1. Setup & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2. Factory Default & Autosense Stand Mode . .7 3. Beep and Delay . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Introduction Barcoding is the most common Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology providing timely, error-free information that can be used to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually every type of industry is using bar codes to replace keyboard data entry. Studies have shown that a proficient data entry operator will make one error for every 300 characters that are manually entered.
Chapter 2 Barcode Symbologies Barcodes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other commercial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ASCII character or function. The interpretation of these groups is based on a particular set of rules called symbologies. Various symbologies have been developed for particular applications.
Chapter 3 Quick Start 1. Unpack Open the box and remove all the pieces from their protective packaging. 2. Charging the WWS500 You must charge the scanner for 4 hours before first using it. To charge the scanner plug the power supply in to the bottom of the scanner. 3. Setting up the Bluetooth Adaptor If you already have Bluetooth setup on your PC or device, please continue to the next step. To setup Bluetooth on your PC you will need to insert the Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port.
Chapter 3 The following screens are Microsoft’s standard Bluetooth wizard. *Most Bluetooth wizards will have similar steps. Check the “My device is setup and ready to be found.” and click Next. The scanner will show up in the list of Bluetooth devices found. Select the WASP_HID and click Next. * If WASP_HID does not show up in the available devices please check the following. - Make sure the scanner is on by pressing the trigger.
Chapter 4 Setup & Configuration In order to configure Wasp WWS500 Freedom Scanner, you must familiarize yourself with the setup procedures on the following pages. The default settings of the scanners are identified on each page and clearly marked using an asterisk (*). The default settings have been preprogrammed for the most common barcode configurations. Use the setup & configuration barcodes only to customize the WWS500 Freedom Scanner settings.
FACTORY DEFAULT & KEYBOARD CONNECTION Chapter 4 Factory Default Use the Factory Default barcode to reset the scanner to the Default settings. Factory Default Autosense Stand Mode Scan this Autosense Stand Mode bar code to enable the hands-free autosense feature of the WWS500 Freedom Scanner. If you desire to turn this mode “off,” please scan the default bar code above. Autosense Flash Mode Enable Note: Enabling this option will significantly increase the WWS500 Freedom Scanners battery consumption.
Chapter 4 BEEP AND DELAY The 'Beep and Delay' configuration supports the general control options for the Wasp WWS500 Freedom Scanner. These options include the volume, intercharacter delay, and interblock delay. Interblock delay is the minimum time interval between two adjacent scans. If the processing speed of your host device is slower than your scanning speed, a longer interblock delay may ensure the data integrity.
BEEP AND DELAY Chapter 4 Interblock Delay Intercharacter Delay 0ms * 140us * 10ms 500us 50ms 1ms 100ms 4ms 200ms 16ms 500ms *Default 9
Chapter 4 UPPER/LOWER CASE • Caps Lock Auto (For PC XT/AT only): In Auto mode, the scanner will keep track of the Caps Lock status automatically. For some PCs, the scanning performance may be compromised because of the auto tracing. If the scanning performance is poor (or cannot scan) or the scanner cannot output the upper/lower case characters correctly, try to select one of the next two choices instead of auto tracing.
KEYBOARD LANGUAGE Chapter 4 The ‘Keyboard Language’ setting controls the key codes for your keyboard’s language. U.S.
Chapter 4 PREAMBLE/POSTAMBLE CONFIGURATION The ‘Preamble/Postamble’ configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of characters to the barcode value. Up to 8 characters may be added for each option separately. Preamble and postamble characters can function concurrently, but need to be configured separately. To add preamble or postamble characters, follow the steps below: 1) Scan the ‘Clear Pre/Postamble’ barcode on this page. 2) Scan the ‘Preamble’ or ‘Postamble’ barcode.
TERMINATOR/CODE ID Chapter 4 Terminator The ‘Terminator’ option is used to specify the end-of-text message and is primarily used to denote the end of the barcode value. CR * Tab None Space LF ESC CR + LF Code ID The ‘Code ID’ option sends a specific value when a particular barcode symbology is scanned. For example, if ‘Code ID’ is enabled and Code 39 is scanned, an “M” will appear in the data stream in front of the barcode value.
Chapter 4 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Enable Disable Enable All Disable All MSI Plessey MSI Plessey * Interleaved 2 of 5 * Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 * Code 128 Codabar * Codabar Code 39 * Code 39 *Default 14
ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Enable Chapter 4 Disable UPC A * UPC A UPC E * UPC E EAN 8 * EAN 8 EAN 13 * EAN 13 Code 93 Code 93 * *Default 15
Chapter 4 CODE 39 SETTINGS Code 39 is variable length and is the most frequently used symbology in industrial barcode systems today. It is extensively used within the Department of Defense (DOD). The principal feature is to encode messages using the full alphanumeric character set. Standard Code 39 contains only 43 characters (0-9, A-Z, $, /, %, +, -, .
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 AND CODE 93 SETTINGS Chapter 4 Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length, even numbered, numeric barcode. It is typically used in industrial and master carton labeling and also in the automobile industry. The symbology uses bars to represent the first digit of a pair and the interleaved (white) spaces to represent the second digit of a character pair. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths.
Chapter 4 CODE 128 AND UCC/EAN 128 SETTINGS Code 128 is the most flexible of all the common linear symbologies. It supports alpha and numeric characters easily, has the highest number of characters per inch, and is variable length. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths.
MSI PLESSEY SETTINGS Chapter 4 MSI Plessey is a variable length numeric symbology and is primarily used in marking retail shelves. Each character consists of four bars with intervening spaces for each encoded digit, one or two symbol check digits, and a reverse start code. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths.
Chapter 4 CODABAR SETTINGS Codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters A through D, T, N, *, E, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest barcode symbologies and is still used in some library applications. It should not be considered for new applications except under unusual circumstances. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths.
UPC-A SETTINGS Chapter 4 UPC-A (Universal Product Code-A) is fixed length and is the most common UPC barcode for retail product labeling. It is seen in most grocery stores across the United States. The symbology encodes a 12-digit number. The first six digits are assigned from the Uniform Code Council (UCC). The next five digits are assigned by the manufacturer, and the final digit is a modulo 10 check digit. The nominal height for the UPC-A barcode is one inch.
Chapter 4 UPC-A SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS / UPC-A TO EAN-13 This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN barcode symbologies. 5 Digit Supplement Enable 5 Digit Supplement Disable * 2 Digit Supplement Enable 2 Digit Supplement Disable * Transmit if Present Must Be Present * This option expands the UPC-A barcode to EAN-13.
UPC-E SETTINGS Chapter 4 UPC-E (Universal Product Code-E) is fixed length and is a compressed six digit code used for marking small packages, including magazines and paperback books. UPC-E symbols are UPC-A symbols that have been zero suppressed (i.e. consecutive zeros are not included in the symbol). The printed value of the UPC-E code is a twelve digit code. The nominal height for the UPC-E barcode is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size.
Chapter 4 UPC-E SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN barcode symbologies.
EAN-8 SETTINGS Chapter 4 The EAN/JAN-8 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-E code, but includes two more digits for the country code. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 barcode is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size.
Chapter 4 EAN-8 SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN barcode symbologies.
EAN-13 SETTINGS Chapter 4 The EAN/JAN-13 (European Article Number/Japanese Article Number) is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-A symbology, but encodes a 13th digit. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 barcode is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size.
Chapter 4 EAN-13 SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN barcode symbologies.
BLUETOOTH SETTINGS Chapter 5 See Chapter 3 for step-by-step setup instructions. Connect and Disconnect Scan the “Set Connection” barcode before pairing up the WWS500 Freedom Scanner and the Bluetooth dongle/internal Bluetooth adaptor. Set Connection Scan the “Disconnect Bluetooth” barcode if you are moving the scanner to a different PC or Bluetooth dongle/adaptor. After scanning this barcode you will need to scan the factory default barcode on page 7.
Appendix A BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS Note: Make sure that the appropriate barcode symbology is configured properly and enabled before trying to scan. Use the 'Barcode Symbologies' configuration beginning on page 14 to enable specific symbologies.
BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS Appendix A UPC-A* UPC-A w/5 digit supplement UPC-A w/2 digit supplement UPC-E* UPC-E w/5 digit supplement UPC-E w/2 digit supplement *Default 31
Appendix A BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS EAN/JAN-13* EAN/JAN-13 w/5 digit supplement EAN/JAN-13 w/2 digit supplement EAN/JAN-8* EAN/JAN-8 w/5 digit supplement EAN/JAN-8 w/2 digit supplement *Default 32
ASCII TABLE Appendix B Use this ASCII Table to add preamble and postamble characters to your barcode value. Please refer to the appropriate configuration section for the number of characters that can be configured.
Appendix B ASCII TABLE RS ) 4 US * 5 SP + 6 ! , 7 " - 8 # .
ASCII TABLE Appendix B ? J U @ K V A L W B M X C N Y D O Z E P [ F Q \ G R ] H S ^ I T _ 35
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FUNCTION CODE FOR PC Appendix C F1 F10 Cursor Right F2 F11 Cursor Up F3 F12 Cursor Left F4 Tab Cursor Down F5 Back Tab Page Up F6 Esc Page Down F7 End Ins F8 Home Enter F9 Back Space Del 37
Appendix D MODEL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WWS500 OPTICAL Object / Image Path Depth of Field Width of Field Scan Rate 135mm + 5mm 50 ~ 120 mm (Code 39, 5 mil) 120 mm (40 mil) 230 scans / second ELECTRICAL Light Source Sensor Operating Current Standby Current Battery Charger (AC Adaptor) Battery Type 625 ~ 660 nm visible red LED 2088 Element linear imager <230 mA <120 mA 3.7 VDC Lithium-ion (700 mA) MECHANICAL Dimensions Weight Housing Impact Tolerance W 4.2” x L 2.4” x H 6.3” 160 g + 5g ABS 1.
Warranty Information Wasp Barcode Technologies products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at Wasp Barcode Technologies option, with reasonable promptness after being notified.
FAQ Q: How do I change the terminator to a Tab? A: Scan the “Tab” barcode on page 13. Q: How do I remove the terminator? A: Scan the “None” barcode on page 13. Q: How do I enable the Full ASCII character set for the Code 39 barcode symbology? A: Scan the “Enable Code 39 Full ASCII” barcode on page 16. Q: If my PC is Bluetooth HID enabled should I still use the Bluetooth dongle/adaptor? A: No. You can use the built in Bluetooth of your PC. See “Connecting the scanner to a Bluetooth device” on page 4.
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