Allen-Bradley 2-D User manual

User
Manual
2-D Hand-Held
Bar Code
Scanners
(Cat. No. 2755-HTG-4)
Allen-Bradley

Important User Information
The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples
shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example.
Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any
particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use
based upon the examples shown in this publication.
Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Control
(available from your local Allen-Bradley office), describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and
electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration
when applying products such as those described in this publication.
Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in
whole or in part, without written permission of Allen-Bradley
Company, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations:
!ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices
or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
death, property damage or economic loss.
Attention statements help you to:
•identify a hazard
•avoid the hazard
•recognize the consequences
Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful
application and understanding of the product.

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Preface
IntendedAudience P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of this Manual P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RelatedPublications P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laser Warning Symbol P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Scanner Features
ScannerFeatures 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED Indicators 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SafetyLabels 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smart Raster 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ScanningOptions 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aiming Dot 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slab Raster 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Always Raster 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ConfigurationOptions 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoding 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ScanningRanges 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-D Bar Codes 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-D Bar Codes (PDF417) 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents

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Chapter 2 Connecting the Scanner
Safety 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Cable Connection 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Cable to Synapse Cable Connection 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Emulation Synapse Cable Connections 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Synapse Cable Connections 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Wedge Synapse Cable Connections 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner to Enhanced Decoder Scanner Port Connection 2–10. . . . . . .
Scanner to Enhanced Decoder Aux Port Connection 2–11. . . . . . . . . .
Scanner to Flexible Interface (RB) Module Connection 2–12. . . . . . . . .
Scanner to PLC Connection 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner to SLC Connection 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Operating the Scanner
Scanning 1-D Bar Codes 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning 2-D Bar Codes 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan the Entire Bar Code Symbol 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SpecularReflection 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DeadZone 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BeeperIndications 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Indications During Normal Operation 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Indications During Configuration 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Indications During Communication 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 4 Configuring the Scanner
Important Notes on Configuring Scanner 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ConfigurationBar Codes for Scanner 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuringthe Scanner 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Default Settings 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Defaults 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SelectSymbologies 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 39 Options 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 39 Full ASCII 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 39 Check Digit 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC / EAN Options 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decode UPC / EAN Supplemental 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC-A / UPC-E Preambles 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CodeLengths 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Any Length 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length Within Range 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One Discrete Length 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two Discrete Lengths 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Format Options 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prefix / Suffix 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit No Read Message 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Transmission Format 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit LRC Checksum 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmit Code ID Character 4–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Decode Options 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beep After Good Decode 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Tone 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decode Buffering 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PauseDuration 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decode Attempt Duration 4–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ScanningOptions 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smart Raster Mode 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand-HeldOptions 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Configuring Communications (Synapse Cable)
CableDefaults 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting RS-232 Synapse Cable Options 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DefaultSettings 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Selection 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baud Rate 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parity 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Parity 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of Stop Bits 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Bits 5–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HardwareHandshaking 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RTS State 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SoftwareHandshaking 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beep on BEL 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unknown Characters 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response Timeout 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdvancedFeatures 5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting IBM PC Keyboard Wedge Synapse Cable Options 5–9. . . . . .
DefaultsSettings 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Selection 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CountrySelection 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unknown Characters 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IntercharacterDelay 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdvancedFeatures 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting DEC VT520 Keyboard Wedge Synapse Cable Options 5–13. . .
DefaultSettings 5–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Selection 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CountrySelection 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unknown Characters 5–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IntercharacterDelay 5–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdvancedFeatures 5–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting DEC VT220/VT320/VT420 Keyboard Wedge
Synapse Cable Options 5–16. . . . . . . . . . .
DefaultSettings 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host Selection 5–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CountrySelection 5–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unknown Characters 5–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IntercharacterDelay 5–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdvancedFeatures 5–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Scanner Emulation Synapse Cable Options 5–19. . . . . . . . . . .
DefaultSettings 5–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emulation 5–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable Leading Margin 5–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for Decode LED 5–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emulation Timeout 5–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polarity 5–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unknown Characters 5–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert All to Code 39 5–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code 39 to Code 39 Full ASCII 5–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdvancedFeatures 5–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshootingthe Scanner 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Scan Window 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A-B TechnicalSupport 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Scanner Pinout Connections
Appendix C ASCII Chart
Appendix D AIM Code Identifiers
Appendix E Advanced Data Formatting
Appendix F European Union Directive Compliance
Glossary
Index

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Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
•intended audience
•contents of this manual
•related publications
•laser warning symbol
Intended Audience
No special knowledge is required to understand this document or use
the scanner. The 2-D (2-Dimensional) scanner may be used with a
variety of host devices. You should be familiar with the host’s
communication ports.
!ATTENTION: Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Important: You will need the Programming Guide for 2-D Bar
Code Scanners (Publication 2755-6.7) to scan configuration bar
codes for the scanners.

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Contents of this Manual
Chapter Title Contents
Preface Describes the purpose, background, and
scope of this manual. Also provides a list
of related publications.
1Scanner Features Provides an overview of the scanner.
Includes read range charts and a
description of accessory items.
2Connecting the Scanner Describes how to connect your scanner to
system hardware.
3Operating the Scanner Describes how to use the scanner to scan
1-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional
bar codes.
4Configuring the Scanner Describes how to configure the scanner
using the bar codes in the Programming
Guide for 2-D Scanners.
5Configuring
Communications
(Synapse Cable)
Describes how to configure the
communication parameters for the
Synapse cable using the bar codes in the
Programming Guide for 2-D Scanners.
6Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Describes how to maintain and
troubleshoot your scanner system
hardware.
Appendix A Specifications Provides optical, electrical, mechanical
and environmental specifications. Also
lists agency certifications.
Appendix B Cable Pinouts Provides scanner pinout signal names and
a brief description of each.
Appendix C ASCII Table Lists ASCII conversion chart including
Code 39 Full ASCII encoded characters.