Access is Atr110 User manual

Access IS

18 Suttons Business Park, Reading

Berkshire, RG6 1AZ, United Kingdom

Tel. +44 (0) 118 966 3333

www.access-is.com

Access (North America) Inc

Atlanta, Georgia,

USA

Tel: +1-770-645-2771

Email: sales@access-is.com

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Subject: ATR110 Manual

Prepared by: Andrew Covey

Authorised by: Nigel Bonsor

Revision: 1.2

Issue Date: 21/09/2015

ATR110

1D and 2D Barcode Imager

(Version - Barcode Only)

Product Manual and

User Guide

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Document History

Issue

Date

Revised By

Description

1.0

05/03/2015

Andrew Covey

Initial Distribution

1.1

05/06/2015

Andrew Covey

First Full Release

1.2

21/08/2015

Andrew Covey

Typographical Update

Warnings

This manual contains important information regarding the installation and operation of the ATR110 2D

Barcode Imager. For safe and reliable operation of the imager, installers must ensure that they are familiar

with and fully understand all instructions contained herein.

Warranty

Access Ltd warrants that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of

one year from the date of original purchase. If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during

the warranty period, Access will replace or repair it free of charge. No liability can be accepted for damage

due to misuse or circumstances outside Access’ control. Also Access will not be responsible for any loss,

damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Access total liability under the terms

of this warranty shall in all circumstances be limited to the replacement value of this product.

Radio Frequency Energy

European EMC directive 89/336/EEC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A

computing device in accordance with the specifications in the European standard

EN55022. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference. 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 or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that harmful

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to

correct the interference with one or more of the following measures: (a) Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna. (b) Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. (c) Connect the equipment to

an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (d) Consult the supplier or an

experienced radio / TV technician for help.

FCC Compliance Statement (United States)

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used

properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio

communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device in

accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user

at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications RFI statement

This equipment does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in

the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux

appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques publié par

le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Contents

1. Overview..............................................................................................................................4

2. Specifications.......................................................................................................................5

3. Installation............................................................................................................................6

3.1 Connection....................................................................................................................6

3.2 Mounting.......................................................................................................................7

3.3 Connection Options.......................................................................................................8

3.4 Serial Installation...........................................................................................................8

3.5 Windows USB driver Installation ...................................................................................8

4. Barcode Engine/Imager Data Format Protocol ...................................................................13

4.1 Standard Access Configuration...................................................................................13

4.2 Raw Data....................................................................................................................13

4.3 Custom Data Formats.................................................................................................13

5. Barcode Engine/Imager Operating Modes..........................................................................14

5.1 Mode Summary...........................................................................................................14

5.2 Dumb..........................................................................................................................15

5.3 Host ............................................................................................................................16

5.4 Interactive...................................................................................................................18

6. Barcode Engine/Imager Command Reference ...................................................................20

6.1 Basic Configuration.....................................................................................................20

6.2 Prefix/Suffix Solutions.................................................................................................21

6.3 ATR Illumination..........................................................................................................22

6.4 Indicators ....................................................................................................................24

6.5 ATR110 LED/Sounder Control....................................................................................26

6.6 Development Commands............................................................................................30

6.7 Triggering....................................................................................................................31

6.8 Counter.......................................................................................................................32

7. Appendices ........................................................................................................................33

A. HID Reports................................................................................................................33

B. Hex Character Reference............................................................................................36

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1. Overview

The ATR110 is a compact and fast barcode reader with optional NFC contactless capabilities. This

‘one-box’ solution helps process a wide range of electronic ticketing across a variety of media.

The device is designed to read all popular linear, PDF417 and 2D barcode symbologies, including

QR and Aztec codes, from smartphones, tablets and printed paper documents. The ATR110’s

advanced recognition barcode imager is omnidirectional and has near-zero latency. It captures

barcodes within a fraction of a second of presentation in any orientation.

As an option, the device will also support mobile ticketing and mobile wallet payment systems for

NFC-enabled smartphones and tablets, as well as reading contactless smart, credit and debit cards.

This responsive, intuitive-to-use device is designed to be operated by untrained members of the

public. Additional user-friendly features include bright LED visual indicators and a programmable

audio buzzer to confirm successful data capture.

Its rugged, vibration and shock resistant construction, with no moving parts, enables the reader to

withstand years of frontline, public use.

•Fast, intuitive imager with fixed focal

distance

•Reads barcodes on face-down

presentation of mobile device

•Reads 2D, PDF417 and linear

barcode symbologies

•Optional contactless NFC mobile

ticketing and payment

•RS232 and USB (custom HID,

keyboard or CDC serial) interface

options

•Configurable LED (green, amber,

red, blue) and audible read

confirmation

•Mounting options: desktop; console;

pole-mount; and fixed-position installation

•Protective rubber bumper to prevent damage to smartphones when placed against the unit’s

toughened glass

•Designed for a wide array of applications including public transportation.

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2. Specifications

Specification

Dimensions:

12cm x 10cm x 8cm (LxHxW)

Weight 400g (without NFC); 520g (with NFC)

Environmental:

Operating temperature -25º to 50ºC

Storage temperature -30º to 70ºC

Designed to meet IP54

Colour:

Dark Grey with Blue Rubber Smartphone Bumper

Glass:

3mm toughened low-iron Conturan IK07 (3 times 2J impact)

Buzzer:

Loud (75dBa at 1m); volume controllable (config setting - can be

adjusted by customer)

Indicator LEDs:

4 colours (green/amber/red/blue) (config setting - can be

adjusted by customer)

Approvals:

FCC 47CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ETSI EN301 489, FCC

47CFR Part 15 Subpart C, ETSI EN 302 291, EN 60950-1

Power Requirements:

5V DC

Barcode Reading:

Linear: EAN. UPC, Code 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5,

Code 39, Code 128

2D: IATA resolution 792, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix and QR

codes

Performance: Reads 2D barcodes from smartphone and tablet

displays as well as paper

MTBF: 85,000 hours

Interface options: Non-NFC version can be single cable USB

or Serial

NFC (Optional):

EMV: Level 1 capable (Approval TBA)

Optional PSAMs: 4 PSAMs; to be accessed via removable

panel on underside of unit

Interface: NFC version is USB only. Requires USB Power

Injector cable or independent power supply.

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3. Installation

3.1 Connection

The ATR110 is connected directly to an RS232 port or USB port.

(Standard supplied cable length is 1.8m although other options are available for pole mounting etc.)

3.1.1 Connection to RS232

3.1.2 Connection to a USB Port

The ATR110 USB obtains power from the USB port.

Product

Part Number

Barcode Only Serial Connected ATR110

AKEGEOTB011

USB Power Injector Cable

5KBD133402

Barcode Only USB Connected ATR110

AKEGEOTA851

Pole Mount - 1.25 inches pole dia.

AKEGEOXB081

Pole Mount - 1.5 inches pole dia.

AKEGEOXB091

An external power supply is available, please contact Access-IS at sales@access-is.com.

Serial and Power Cable

connected to ATR110 device

USB Power Injector Cable

Or dedicated mains power supply

To a

powered

USB port on

host PC

To COM:

Port on

Host PC

To USB:

port on

host PC

USB Cable connected

to ATR110 device

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3.2 Mounting

The ATR110 is designed for simple installation; the dimensions of the unit are below.

For optimum performance the ATR110 should not be positioned in direct sunlight.

3.2.1 Mounting Details – ATR110

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3.3 Connection Options

For the LSR and ATR family of devices, there are four connection options which fall into two main

families of serial and USB.

3.3.1 Serial

The device can be connected using an RS232 interface directly into a COM port. In this case the

baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits must be specified.

3.3.2 USB

The device can be connected through USB with three possible options, compatible with all Linux

and Windows operating systems from XP onwards.

3.3.2.1 CDC Interface

Virtual serial mode using the Windows CDC driver. This will assign a COM port and the device will

communicate as a virtual serial device. Due to the nature of CDC serial port drivers, the COM port

will disappear if the unit is unplugged.

3.3.2.2 HID Interface

Access IS recommend the use of the HID interface for reliability – for example, a CDC interface may

not recover properly in the event of accidental disconnects or power fluctuations where a HID

interface will.

HID interface using the Access driver (Windows Only)

This is a fully configurable driver that can output data in virtual serial or virtual keyboard. The output

itself can be parsed and reformatted, this serial port is permanent and will not disappear if the unit is

unplugged or hot-swapped. This is one way communication and the only command that can be sent

to the device is AIS_BO. Please see command reference in section 6.56.

HID interface without the Access driver

Please see Appendix A for HID reports.

3.3.2.3 Keyboard Interface

Virtual keyboard using Windows or Linux drivers. This allows the device to operate without

additional drivers, with the ATR emulating a keyboard. This is one way communication and the

device cannot be controlled directly when in this mode.

3.4 Serial Installation

A serial ATR110 will communicate directly with the COM port and does not require any special

software or drivers to be loaded.

3.5 Windows USB driver Installation

3.5.1 Driverless Keyboard Output

There is no additional driver required for this mode.

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3.5.2 Custom HID

3.5.2.1 Access Serial Driver (Windows Only)

The recommended method for using a USB ATR110 is for the device to be configured into HID

mode. This will allow the device to communicate with the Access driver.

For this method to operate it is necessary to install the Access driver (Access Serial Ports - ASPS),

this can be downloaded from http://downloads.access-is.com (Full instructions are included in the

download).

3.5.2.2 Driverless Custom HID

There is no additional driver required for this mode.

3.5.3 CDC driver

The third method for configuration uses the built in CDC drivers.

For this method to operate it is necessary to install the CDC drivers; this requires the file

AccessISCDC.inf, which can be downloaded from http://downloads.access-is.com/ and will need to

be extracted from a .zip file.

When the device is plugged in initially it will not install. Open device manager and find “ATR110

CDC SERIAL” listed under “Other devices”.

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Right-click on the device and select “Update Driver Software”.

Click on “Browse my computer for driver software”.

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Use the “Browse” button to select the directory where AccessISUSBCDC.inf has been downloaded.

The following screen will appear display the progress of the installation.

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The device is now ready to be used.

It will have been assigned a virtual COM port. You can find out the COM port number by going back

into device manager and looking under “ports” - the device will be listed with the COM number

alongside it. In Windows 7, COM Port numbers are shown at the top of the Driver Update dialogue

box.

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4. Barcode Engine/Imager Data Format Protocol

The ATR110 can be supplied pre-configured for a number of common configurations, as detailed

below. The Access driver can be used to simulate the configurations, otherwise the devices operate

identically.

If the required output format is not listed below, please contact the Access-IS Sales Team for

assistance:

-Standard Access Configuration

-Raw Data

-Custom Data Formats

4.1 Standard Access Configuration

The data is presented in the following format, at 9600bps, 7 data bits, even parity:

where:

STX = 02 hex

CR = 0D hex

ETX = 03 hex

Symbology = 31 hex for Interleaved 2 of 5

32 hex for Industrial 2 of 5, or IATA 2 of 5

33 hex for Code 3 of 9

34 hex for DataMatrix

35 hex for Code 128

36 hex for PDF417

37 hex for QR

38 hex for Aztec

4.2 Raw Data

The data is presented in the following format, at 9600bps, 8 data bits, no parity:

raw only - list of configurations - reference to command reference manual

<Symbology> -----data-----

where:

Symbology = 62 hex for Code 3 of 9

65 hex for Interleaved 2 of 5

66 hex for Industrial 2 of 5, or IATA 2 of 5

6A hex for Code 128

72 hex for PDF417

73 hex for QR

77 hex for DataMatrix

7A hex for Aztec

4.3 Custom Data Formats

If the required format is not listed above, please contact the Access-IS Sales Team for assistance. It

is possible to configure the ATR110 to any of the common baud rates, data bit lengths, parity and

stop bits. It is also possible to add a range of suffixes and prefixes which are able to be represented

as hex characters.

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5. Barcode Engine/Imager Operating Modes

The ATR110 can operate in one of three ways. Detailed examples can be seen on the following

pages; a brief summary is included here.

5.1 Mode Summary

5.1.1 Dumb

The ATR is a one way communication device.

The document is automatically detected and the imager and illumination are triggered. When the

document is read, the barcode data is automatically sent to the host, the ‘good read’ lights are

triggered and the imager and illumination are disabled.

The imager and illumination will not reset until the sensor fails to detect the media for 0.5 seconds.

5.1.2 Host

The ATR is a two way communication device that reads barcodes and doesn’t show any indicator

lights until the host computer accepts or rejects them.

The document is automatically detected and the imager and illumination are triggered. When the

document is read, the ATR barcode data is automatically sent to the host and the imager and

illumination is disabled. The ATR will then wait for a response from the host to accept or reject; the

‘good/bad read’ lights will then be triggered as appropriate. The ATR waits for up to 2 seconds for

an Accept/Reject/Ignore command to re-enable the imager and illumination. If no response from the

indicators is needed, the ‘Ignore’ command should be sent to reset the imager. The imager and

illumination do not reset until the sensor fails to detect any media for 0.5 seconds.

5.1.3 Interactive

Interactive mode is not recommended for new installations.

The ATR is a two way communication device that is fully controlled by a host.

The document is detected and a command sent to the host with this information, if the document is

removed a second command is sent telling the host the document is no longer detected.

The host then sends a command to trigger the imager and illumination, when the document is read

the ATR barcode data is automatically sent to the host and the imager and illumination is not

disabled. The ATR will then wait for a response from the host to accept or reject, the ‘good/bad

read’ lights will then be triggered and the imager and illumination will be disabled. The ‘Ignore’

command may also be used, although un/triggering the unit is more useful in most cases.

Commands to trigger or untrigger the imager and illumination can be sent at any time, as can the

‘good or bad read’ commands.

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5.2 Dumb

Shown below is a flow chart illustrating the process for a ATR in Dumb mode.

Media Detected

Imager and

Illumination

Activated

Barcode Read

Data Sent to Host

Lights ‘Good

Read’ (as Settings

Instruct)

Reader Idle

Imager and

Illumination

Deactivated

Reader Idle

5.2.1 Example

Comments

ATR Command to Host

Host Command to ATR

Media placed in front of ATR.

Imager activated and barcode

scanned. Illumination activated

as settings.

Data sent as configured (e.g.

USB/serial)

ATR resets when media is not

detected for 0.5 seconds.

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5.3 Host

Shown below is a flow chart illustrating the process for an ATR in Host mode.

Media Detected

Imager and

Illumination

Activated

Barcode Read

Data Sent to Host.

Imager and

Illumination

Deactivated

Accept or Reject?

Lights ‘Bad Read’

(as Settings

Instruct)

Lights ‘Good

Read’ (as Settings

Instruct)

Reject Accept

Reader Idle

Ignore Command or

No Response within Timeout

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5.3.1 Example

Comments

ATR Command to Host

Host Command to ATR

Media placed in front of ATR.

Imager activated and barcode

scanned. Illumination activated

as settings.

Data sent as configured (e.g.

USB/serial)

Host decides to accept or reject

the data.

‘Good Read’: “AISXXR0”

Lights activated as ‘Good

Read’ settings.

ATR resets when media is not

detected for 0.5 seconds.

Reject

Comments

ATR Command to Host

Host Command to ATR

Media placed in front of ATR.

Imager activated and barcode

scanned. Illumination activated

as settings.

Data sent as configured (e.g.

USB/serial)

Host decides to accept or

reject the data.

“Bad Read” “AISXXR1”

Lights activated as “Bad Read”

settings.

ATR resets when media is not

detected for 0.5 seconds.

Ignore

Comments

ATR Command to Host

Host Command to ATR

Media placed in front of ATR.

Imager activated and barcode

scanned. Illumination activated

as settings.

Data sent as configured (e.g.

USB/serial)

Host decides to accept or

reject the data.

‘Ignore and Continue’:

“AISXXR2”

ATR resets when media is not

detected for 0.5 seconds.

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5.4 Interactive

Shown below is a flow chart showing the standard process for an ATR in Interactive mode. As

mentioned in the description above the trigger, ‘Good Read’ and “bad read” commands can be sent

to the ATR at any time.

Media Detected,

Message Sent

Requesting

Trigger

Send Trigger?

Imager and

Illumination

Activated

Trigger

Barcode Read

Data Sent to Host

Accept or

Reject?

Lights ‘Bad Read’

(as Settings

Instruct)

Lights ‘Good

Read’ (as Settings

Instruct)

Imager and

Illumination

Deactivated

Reject Accept

Reader Idle

Untrigger

Force Trigger

Reader Idle

Force Untrigger

Ignore Command

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Example

Good Read initiated by ATR detecting media.

Comments

ATR Command to Host

Host Command to ATR

Media placed in front of ATR.

ATR sends commands to host

notifying of media.

[0x16][0x0D]TRIG:1[0x16][0x0A]

Host sends a command to

trigger the imager.

[0x16][0x74][0x0D]

Imager activated and barcode

scanned. Illumination activated

as settings.

Data sent as configured (e.g.

USB/serial)

Host decides to accept or reject

the data.

‘Good Read’ “AISXXR0”

Lights activated as ‘Good

Read’ settings.

ATR resets when media is not

detected for 0.5 seconds.

Good Read initiated by host sending trigger command.

Comments

ATR Command to Host

Host Command to ATR

Host sends a command to

trigger the imager. This could

be due to a second sensor.

[0x16][0x74][0x0D]

Imager activated, it will remain

triggered until untriggered or a

‘good/bad read’. Lights

activated as settings.

Data read by imager.

Data sent as configured (e.g.

USB/serial)

Host decides to accept or reject

the data.

‘Good Read’ “AISXXR0”

Lights activated as ‘Good

Read’ settings.

ATR resets when media is not

detected for 0.5 seconds.

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6. Barcode Engine/Imager Command Reference

Commands are sent with a prefix of [0x16][0x4D][0x0D] causing the command sequence to take the

form [0x16][0x4D][0x0D]<Menu Command>. The Menu Commands are six characters long with a

parameter (if required).

The command is concluded by a dot ‘.’ or an exclamation mark ‘!’. The dot stores the setting

permanently and the exclamation mark keeps it temporarily until power is removed from the device.

To query the current settings, send the six character Command with a “?” instead of the parameter

and the ATR will return the Command with the current setting.

To query the permanently stored settings, send the six character Command with a “^” instead of the

parameter and the ATR will return the Command with the stored setting.

To access the help string, send the six character Command with a “*” instead of the parameter and

the ATR will return the Command with the parameter options.

6.1 Basic Configuration

Command

Description

Default

Parameters/Range

AISINF

Select the interface.

When a serial cable is used the

configuration will be overruled and

AISINF0 is used.

When a USB cable is used the

configuration AISINF0 will be overruled

to AISINF1.

0 - Serial

1 - USB CDC

2 - USB keyboard

3 - HID POS

AISBAU

Set baud rate of serial connection.

Only used when AISINF above is set to

0 (Serial).

0 - 300 bps

1 - 600 bps

2 - 1200 bps

3 - 2400 bps

4 - 4800 bps

5 - 9600 bps

6 - 19200 bps

7 - 38400 bps

8 - 57600 bps

9 - 115200 bps

AISSCP

Set connection parameters of serial

connection.

Only used when AISINF is set to 0

(Serial).

0 - 7N1

1 - 7N2

2 - 8N1

3 - 7E1

4 - 7E2

5 - 8E1

6 - 7O1

7 - 7O2

8 - 8O1

AISKBL

Keyboard localization; this defines the

Windows keyboard mapping for correct

output of characters.

Only used when AISINF is set to 2 (USB

Keyboard).

0 - US

1 - UK

2 - IT (Italy)

3 - ES (Spanish)

4 - DE (German)

5 - CH

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