Aidcti ERB-3209 User manual

ERB-3209
Elite Handheld 2D Image Barcode Reader
User’s Manual
Elite Reader

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
About This Manual ...................................................... 1-1
Unpacking Your Device............................................... 1-1
Connecting with USB .................................................. 1-1
Reading Techniques ................................................... 1-3
Resetting the Factory Defaults..................................... 1-4
USB HID Interface....................................................... 1-5
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 - Input/Output Settings
Power Up Beeper ........................................................2-1
Beep on BEL Character...............................................2-1
Trigger Click.................................................................2-1
Good Read and Error Indicators..................................2-2
Beeper – Good Read.............................................2-2
Beeper Volume – Good Read................................2-2
Beeper Pitch – Good Read....................................2-3
Beeper Pitch – Error ..............................................2-3
Beeper Duration – Good Read ..............................2-3
LED – Good Read .................................................2-4
Number of Beeps – Good Read ............................2-4
Number of Beeps – Error.......................................2-4
Good Read Delay ..................................................2-5
User-Specified Good Read Delay..........................2-5
Manual Trigger Mode...................................................2-5
Mobile Phone Read Mode .....................................2-6
Presentation Mode ...................................................... 2-7
Idle Illumination - Presentation Mode.................... 2-7
Presentation Sensitivity......................................... 2-7
Presentation Centering.......................................... 2-8

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Reread Delay ............................................................ 2-9
User-Specified Reread Delay.................................... 2-10
Centering................................................................... 2-11
No Read .................................................................... 2-12
Video Reverse........................................................... 2-13
Working Orientation .................................................. 2-14
Chapter 3 - Data Editing
Prefix/Suffix Overview ................................................. 3-1
To Add a Prefix or Suffix: ...................................... 3-1
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes................ 3-2
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix
to All Symbologies ........................................... 3-3
Prefix Selections ......................................................... 3-3
Suffix Selections.......................................................... 3-4
Function Code Transmit.............................................. 3-4
Intercharacter, Interfunction,
and Intermessage Delays ......................................... 3-4
Intercharacter Delay.............................................. 3-5
User Specified Intercharacter Delay...................... 3-5
Interfunction Delay ................................................ 3-6
Intermessage Delay .............................................. 3-6
Chapter 4 - Data Formatting
Data Format Editor Introduction .................................. 4-1
Add a Data Format...................................................... 4-1
Other Programming Selections..............................4-3
Data Format Editor Commands...................................4-4
Move Commands...................................................4-5
Search Commands ................................................4-5

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Miscellaneous Commands.....................................4-6
Data Formatter.............................................................4-7
Primary/Alternate Data Formats ..................................4-8
Chapter 5 - Symbologies
All Symbologies ...........................................................5-2
Message Length Description .......................................5-2
Codabar.......................................................................5-3
Codabar Concatenation.........................................5-4
Code 39 .......................................................................5-6
Full ASCII...............................................................5-8
Code 39 Code Page ..............................................5-9
Interleaved 2 of 5.......................................................5-10
NEC 2 of 5 .................................................................5-11
Code 93 .....................................................................5-13
Code 93 Code Page ............................................5-14
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)...........5-15
Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop) ....................5-16
Matrix 2 of 5...............................................................5-17
Code 128 ...................................................................5-18
ISBT 128 Concatenation......................................5-18
Code 128 Code Page ..........................................5-19
GS1-128 ....................................................................5-20
Telepen......................................................................5-21
UPC-A........................................................................5-22
UPC-A/EAN-13
with Extended Coupon Code...................................5-24
Coupon GS1 DataBar Output....................................5-25
UPC-E........................................................................5-26
EAN-13 ......................................................................5-29
ISBN Translate.................................................... 5-31
EAN-8........................................................................ 5-32

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MSI............................................................................ 5-34
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional................................... 5-36
GS1 DataBar Limited ................................................ 5-36
GS1 DataBar Expanded............................................ 5-37
Codablock A.............................................................. 5-38
Codablock F .............................................................. 5-39
PDF417 ..................................................................... 5-40
MacroPDF417 ........................................................... 5-41
MicroPDF417 ............................................................ 5-41
GS1 Composite Codes ............................................. 5-42
UPC/EAN Version ............................................... 5-42
GS1 Emulation .......................................................... 5-43
TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39).................................. 5-44
QR Code ................................................................... 5-45
QR Code Page.................................................... 5-46
Data Matrix................................................................ 5-47
Data Matrix Code Page....................................... 5-48
Aztec Code................................................................ 5-49
Aztec Code Page ................................................ 5-50
Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code ............................ 5-51
Postal Codes - Linear................................................ 5-51
China Post (Hong Kong 2 of 5) ........................... 5-51
Korea Post........................................................... 5-53
Chapter 6 - Utilities
To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All
Symbologies ............................................................. 6-1
Show Decoder Revision.............................................. 6-1
Show Scan Driver Revision......................................... 6-1
Show Software Revision ............................................. 6-1
Show Data Format.......................................................6-2
Test Menu....................................................................6-2

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ERB-3209 Elite Reader Product Specifications ..........6-6
USB Cable Pinouts......................................................6-8
Chapter 7 - Maintenance
Repairs .......................................................................7-1
Maintenance ...............................................................7-1
Cleaning the Device..............................................7-1
Inspecting Cords and Connectors ........................7-1
Replacing Cables........................................................7-1
Replacing an Interface Cable ...............................7-2
Troubleshooting a ERB-3209 Elite Reader .................7-2
Chapter 8 - Customer Support
Symbology Chart ........................................................ A-1
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)............... A-4
Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes .................A-6
Keyboard Function Relationships ............................... 6-3
Supported Interface Keys............................................ 6-5
Appendix A - Reference Charts
Technical Assistance ..................................................8-1
Product Service and Repair ........................................8-1
Limited Warranty .........................................................8-1

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Getting Started
About This Manual
This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for
the ERB-3209 Elite Handheld 2D Image Barcode Reader. Product
specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are
also included.
aidcti bar code scanners are factory programmed for the most common
terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these
settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this
guide.
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.
Unpacking Your Device
After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following
steps:
•Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
Connecting with USB
A scanner can be connected to the USB port of a computer.
1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the device first, then to the
computer.
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