Aidcti Erb-3209 User manual

ERB-3209

Elite Handheld 2D Image Barcode Reader

User’s Manual

Elite Reader

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Disclaimer

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced

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following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at

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interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the

substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those

specified by aidcti. The correction is the responsibility of the user.

Use only shielded data cables with this system. This unit has been tested with

cables less than 3 meters. Cables greater than 3 meters may not meet class B

performance.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly

approved by aidcti may void the FCC authorization to operate this quipment.

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

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recommended power supply.

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AND OF THE COUNCIL on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its

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of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the

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for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of

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Warning

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

- 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

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

- 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

- 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

- 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

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

- 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

ERB-3209 Elite Reader Product Specifications ..........6-6

USB Cable Pinouts......................................................6-8

Chapter

- 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

- 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

1-1

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.

1-2

2. The scanner beeps.

3. Verify the scanner operation by scanning a bar code from the Sample

Symbols in the back of this manual.

The unit defaults to a USB PC Keyboard.

1-3

Reading Techniques

The scanner has a view finder that projects a bright red aiming beam that corre-

sponds to the scanner’s horizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be

centered over the bar code, but it can be positioned in any direction for a good

read.

The aiming beam or pattern is smaller when the scanner is closer to the code

and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or

elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger

bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single

or multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the scanner at an appro-

priate distance from the target, press the button, and center the aiming beam or

pattern on the symbol. If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., lami-

nated), it may be necessary to tilt the code up 15° to 18° to prevent unwanted

reflection.

Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol

1-4

Resetting the Factory Defaults

If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your scanner, or you’ve

changed some options and want to restore the scanner to factory default

settings, just scan Activate Defaults bar code. This resets the scanner to

the factory default settings.

This selection erases all your settings and resets the scanner to the

original factory defaults. It also disables all plugins. plugins.

Activate Defaults

1-5

USB HID

Interface

Scan the following code to program the scanner for USB HID bar code scan-

ners.

USB HID Bar Code Scanner

2-1

Input/Output Settings

Power Up Beeper

The scanner can be programmed to beep when it’s powered up. Scan the Off

bar code(s) if you don’t want a power up beep.

Default = Power Up Beeper On

- Scanner.

Beep on BEL Character

You may wish to force the scanner to beep upon a command sent from the host.

If you scan the Beep on BEL On bar code below, the scanner will beep every

time a BEL character is received from the host.

Default = Beep on BEL Off.

Trigger Click

To hear an audible click every time the scanner button is pressed, scan the Trig-

ger Click On bar code below. Scan the Trigger Click Off code if you don’t

wish to hear the click. (This feature has no effect on serial or automatic trigger-

ing.)

Default =

Trigger Click Off.

Power Up Beeper Off -

Scanner

* Power Up Beeper On -

Scanner

*Beep on BEL Off

Beep on BEL On

Trigger Click On

*Trigger Click Off

2-2

Good Read and Error Indicators

Beeper – Good Read

The beeper may be programmed On or Off

in response to a good read.

Turning this option off, only turns off the beeper response to a good read

indication. All error and menu beeps are still audible.

Default = Beeper -

Good Read On.

Beeper Volume – Good Read

The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the scanner

emits on a good read.

Default = High.

* Beeper - Good Read On

Beeper - Good Read Off

* High

Medium

Off

Low

2-3

Beeper Pitch – Good Read

The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the beep the scan-

ner emits on a good read.

Default = Medium.

Beeper Pitch – Error

The beeper pitch codes modify the pitch (frequency) of the sound the scan-

ner emits when there is a bad read or error.

Default = Razz.

Beeper Duration – Good Read

The beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the scanner emits

on a good read.

Default = Normal.

Low (1600 Hz)

* Medium (2400 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

* Razz (250 Hz)

Medium (3250 Hz)

High (4200 Hz)

* Normal Beep

Short BeepShort Beep

2-4

LED – Good Read

The LED indicator can be programmed On or Off in response to a good

read.

Default = On.

Number of Beeps – Good Read

The number of beeps of a good read can be programmed from 1 - 9. The

same number of beeps will be applied to the beeper and LED in response

to a good read. For example, if you program this option to have five beeps,

there will be five beeps and five LED flashes in response to a good read.

The beeps and LED flashes are in sync with one another. To change the

number of beeps, scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (1-9) bar

code and the Save bar code on the Programming Chart inside the back

cover of this manual.

Default = 1.

Number of Beeps – Error

The number of beeps and LED flashes emitted by the scanner for a bad

read or error can be programmed from 1 - 9. For example, if you program

this option to have five error beeps, there will be five error beeps and five

LED flashes in response to an error. To change the number of error beeps,

scan the bar code below and then scan a digit (1-9) bar code and the Save

bar code on the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual.

Default = 1.

* LED - Good Read On

LED - Good Read Off

Number of Good Read Beeps/LED Flashes

Number of Error Beeps/LED Flashes

2-5

Good Read Delay

This sets the minimum amount of time before the scanner can read another

bar code.

Default = 0 ms (No Delay).

User-Specified Good Read Delay

If you want to set your own length for the good read delay, scan the bar

code below, then set the delay (from 0-30,000 milliseconds) by scanning

digits from the inside back cover, then scanning Save.

Manual Trigger Mode

When in manual trigger mode, the scanner scans until a bar code is read, or

until the button is released.

Default = Manual Trigger-Normal.

* No Delay

Short Delay (500 ms)

Medium Delay (1,000 ms)

Long Delay (1,500 ms)

User-Specified Good Read Delay

* Manual Trigger - Normal

2-6

Mobile Phone Read Mode

When this mode is selected, your scanner is optimized to read bar codes from

mobile phone or other LED displays. However, the speed of scanning printed

bar codes may be slightly lower when this mode is enabled.

Note: To turn off Mobil Phone Read Mode, scan the Manual Trigger Mode bar

code (see page

-5).

Hand Held Scanning - Mobile

Phone

Presentation Scanning -

Mobile Phone

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