AMERICAN MICROSYSTEMS 6000 User manual

Model 6000 Wireless Bar Code Decoder
Model 6200 Wireless Host
Model 6300 USB Wireless Host
USER’S MANUAL
2190 Regal Parkway •• Euless, TX 76040
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www.barcodepower.com

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FCC NOTICE
NOTE: 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 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 instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that 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 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 the 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/TV technician for help.
There are no user-serviceable internal parts. Changes or modifications not expressly
performed by the manufacturer will void the manufacturer’s warranty and may void the
user’s legal authority to operate the equipment.
FCC PRODUCT LABEL INFORMATION
This device complies with FCC Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IBM, AT/XT, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
MS-DOS, Windows, and Notepad are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PSC and Quickscan 6000 (QS6000) are trademarks of PSC Corporation.
Metrologic MS-941 Laser is a trademark of Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies are used only for
explanation without intent to infringe.
© Copyright American Microsystems, Ltd. 2002. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................................... 4
Setup Instructions
M6200 Wireless Host.................................................................................. 5
M6300 USB Wireless Host........................................................................ 5
M6000 Wireless Bar Code Decoder........................................................ 6
Usage Guidelines ............................................................................................. 6
Setting the Host ID.......................................................................................... 7
Setting the Portable ID................................................................................... 7
Default Settings ................................................................................................ 8
Changing the Default Settings ....................................................................10
Programming Guide.......................................................................................11
Code 39................................................................................................................12
UPC ......................................................................................................................12
EAN......................................................................................................................13
UPC/EAN Supplements...............................................................................14
Interleaved 2 of 5..............................................................................................14
Codabar...............................................................................................................15
Code 128.............................................................................................................15
Code 93................................................................................................................16
MSI/Plessey ......................................................................................................16
Code 11................................................................................................................17
Preamble.............................................................................................................17
Postamble ...........................................................................................................17
Bar Code Options.............................................................................................18
Bar Code Edit....................................................................................................19
Laser/CCD Options........................................................................................20
Termination Character...................................................................................20
Host Keyboard Type.......................................................................................21
Host Transmit Speed......................................................................................21
Scan Beep............................................................................................................21
Portable Acknowledge Beep........................................................................21
Diagnostics.........................................................................................................22
Portable Shutdown Time..............................................................................22
Signal Definitions ............................................................................................23

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INTRODUCTION
Together with the Model 6000 Wireless Bar Code Decoder (M6000), the Model 6200
Wireless Host (M6200) and the Model 6300 USB Wireless Host (M6300) provide the user
with the means of convertingan undecoded laser, CCD, or wand into a wireless device. By
allowing many types of input devices, this system provides users the ability to customize
according to their needs and is an affordable alternative to purchasing an integrated
wireless system.
The M6200/M6300 Wireless Host is used as a companion to the M6000, receiving the
wireless data and converting it into useable IBM compatible PC keyboard data. For the AT
or PS/2 PC keyboard interface, the Model 6200 Wireless Host (M6200) is used. For the USB
keyboard interface, the Model 6300 USB Wireless Host (M6300) is used.
The M6200/M6300 Wireless Host also features a bar code scanner interface, allowing it to
function locally as a decoder for laser, CCD, and wand devices, in addition to its normal
function of receiving and converting wireless data. The M6000 Wireless Bar Code Decoder
and the M6200/M6300 Wireless Host can be custom configured using the
M6000/M6200/M6300 Setup Menu to allow multiple wireless hosts, as well as, other
standard options that allow the equipment to be tailored for your individual data collection
application.
The M6000's simple but rugged construction allows for extended reliable operation. Once
configured, simply connect a scanning device, push the on button and you are ready to
scan. The M6000 has a superior range, up to 150 feet, providing users with a wireless link
to an IBM compatible PC. Every valid scan is confirmed with an audible beep. The M6000
automatically turns off power after a few minutes, so batteries are not wasted or
accidentally discharged.
Reliability, ease-of-use and affordability make American Microsystems’ M6000 Wireless
Bar Code Decoder and M6200/M6300 Wireless Host system an excellent choice for wireless
bar code data collection.

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FEATURES
•Expandable: allows ten (10) M6000 Wireless Portables per wireless host by setting the
Portable ID. The total system allows up to eight (8) wireless hosts to be used, by setting
the Host ID.
•Reader automatically recognizes and reads the following bar code types:
Code39 Codabar
ExtendedCode 39(full ASCII) Code128
Interleaved 2 of 5 Code93
UPC-A,UPC-ECode11
EAN-8,EAN-13 MSI/Plessey
UPC & EAN supplements (2 and 5 character)
•Supports any low cost 5 volt undecoded laser, CCD, or wand devices.
•Convenient momentary on button turns on the M6000 power. After a user-settable idle
time (in minutes), the M6000 automatically turns off the power so there are no
accidentally discharged batteries.

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
M6200 Wireless Host: AT and PS/2 Keyboard Connection
Step 1: Turn off power to the computer.
Step 2: Unplug the keyboard connector from the back of the computer. Note the style
of the connector. If the connector is 1/2” in diameter and has five (5) pins in a
semicircle configuration, then the connector is AT style. If the connector is
3/8” in diameter, then it is the PS/2 style. The keyboard will be one of these
two styles. The two supplied AT to PS/2 converters can be used to match the
style of your keyboard.
Step 3: Locate the supplied
wedge cable. This cable
is black, and has a male
DB9 connector at one end
andadoubleconnection
at the other end that uses
a keyboard receptacle (to
plug in your keyboard)
and a keyboard plug (to
plug into your
computer).
Step 4: Connectthewedgecable
tothe M6200’s keyboard
interface, the female DB9
connector, and then secure it using the two finger screws.
Step 5: Plug the keyboard into the keyboard receptacle of the wedge cable. Use the
supplied AT to PS/2 converter, if needed, to match your style of keyboard. A
keyboard must be used with the M6200 for the wedge interface to function.
Step 6: Plug the keyboard plug of the wedge cable into the keyboard port of the
computer. Use the supplied AT to PS/2 converter, if needed, to match the
style of the computer’s keyboard port.
Step 7: The M6200 has now been installed. Turn on power to the PC. Once power is
on, you will hear a beep and notice that the LED on the front if the M6200 is
green.
M6300 USB Wireless Host: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
The 6 ft. A-B standard type USB cable is supplied. Installation on a Windows PC will be
similar to that of a USB keyboard device. Windows 98 may ask you for the Windows 98
System CD. On Windows 2000 systems and above, ignore the “Missing Authentication
Key”message, select “YES”, and allow Windows proceed with installation.
Step 1: Before plugging in the M6300 to your PC’s USB port, make sure you have
available the licensed Microsoft Windows CD used for your installation. This
is important to make sure that the required drivers are compatible with your
particular installation.
Step 2: With Windows running, connect the USB cable to the PC and to M6300 USB
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Step 3: If the M6300 has been “enumerated” you will hear a series of beeps and the
LED will be GREEN. Repeat Step 2 for every USB port on your computer, as
Windows treats every USB port in the system individually. This also applies if
using a USB hub device. A self-powered USB hub is recommended.
NOTE: DO NOT USE USB EXTENSION CABLES with the M6300. The USB standard was
designed for keyboard cables with a length of 3 meters maximum. Use of a long
USB extension cable may cause improper operation. If extra cable length is needed,
the use of a USB hub device is required.
M6000 Wireless Bar Code Decoder
Step 1: Insert the 9V battery into the M6000 battery compartment. Make note of the
battery polarity markings in the compartment. If the battery is inserted
backwards, the M6000 will not turn on.
Step 2: Replace the battery compartment door. Now press the POWER button to
verify that the M6000 is working. When the POWER button is pressed and
released you will hear an audible beep.
Step 3: Plug the bar code scanning device of your choice (laser, CCD, or wand) into
the 9-pinD-shell connector interface. Note that the bar code interface
connector has built-in cable locking tabs.
USAGE GUIDELINES
The Model 6200/6300 Wireless Host communicates to the M6000 Wireless Bar Code
Decoder using a radio frequency (RF) data link. The radio’s typical range is about 150 feet
in an unobstructed line-of-sight environment. Factors that affect the M6000 and the
M6200/M6300 Wireless Host’s performance in any given environment are related to the
physics of radio wave (electromagnetic wave) transmission, and include: distance,
reflection, cancellation, interference, and energy absorption.
Distance affects signal strength in that signal power diminishes rapidly with the “inverse
square rule”, which means as you go twice as faraway there is only one-fourth of the total
signal strength present, and so on. The M6000 provides long battery life, but if there seems
to be a notable decrease in range, try replacing the battery with a new, fresh one.
Reflection from metal objects affect radio waves in the same way that a mirror reflects light;
radio waves typically do not pass well through metal objects. When using the M6000 and
the M6200/M6300 Wireless Host near metal objects, allow a sufficient distance of two feet
or so to allow radio waves to propagate. Using the Wireless Host directly on a metal work
surface is not preferred, but will not prevent the Wireless Host from working. Using a
M6000 radio when directly separated from the Wireless Host by a metal wall would reduce
transmission range or perhaps block the signal.
A side effect of reflection is wave cancellation, in which the signal strength coverage is
dependent on the exact position in a room; this effect is associated with “peaks” of strong
signal and “nulls” of weak signal. In addition, if possible, locate the Wireless Host in an
open area at least three feet from the ground to provide the best chance for uniform
coverage in a room. Nearby metal objects may tend to distort a uniform radio field pattern
because of this effect. You may have heard the effect of static "nulls" on your car's stereo
when stopped at a traffic signal, but when moving again the sound quality improves
because both "peaks" and "nulls" are being received. Moving the M6000 by an inch or two
to find a stronger wave "peak" can compensate for the occasional "nulls" when scanning.
Interference from other equipment may also be present in an environment. The M6000
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Scientific, and Medical (ISM) 902-928 MHz frequency band. Interference in this frequency
band is not common and not affected by cellular telephones or pagers. The 900 MHz
cordless telephones typically operate at each end of this ISM frequency band, and so would
not likely cause interference.
Absorption is the final factor affecting the performance of the M6000 and the
M6200/M6300 Wireless Host. Both the M6000 and the M6200/M6300 units transmit a safe
level of radio frequency energy; however, any radio signal is to some degree absorbed by
human body mass or other objects in close proximity. For example, the user’s body may
disrupt the line-of-sight path between the M6000 and the Wireless Host. The user will
likely find satisfactory use from wearing the M6000 at one’s waist, but to minimize the
affect of body mass, for better reception, wear the M6000 higher up on the body, such as in
a chest pocket or on the arm using an armband. For best reception, the M6000 can be
affixed to the top of some lasers or CCDs using Velcro strips, thereby keeping the radio at
arm’s length.
A factor affecting use on a Windows PC is the screen saver. Use of the screen saver is not
recommended, as it changes the focus of keyboard keystrokes away from your data
collection program. In so doing, the data can be lost. Make sure your data collection
program is active when scanning data and is always able to accept data from the keyboard.
SETTING THE HOST ID
In a multiple system, the Host ID is used to determine to which PC Host the M6000
communicates. The Portable ID is used to distinguish each M6000. Each M6200/M6300
Wireless Host (Host ID) supports up to ten (10) M6000’s (Portable ID’s). Each ID pair must
not be used more than once, or the data integrity will be compromised. The default setting
is Host ID=1 and must be changed if using more than one Wireless Host.
Step 1: Make sure that a Wireless Host unit has been installed on the PC and
configured.
Step 2: Locate the Model 6000/6200/6300 Setup Menu.
Step 3: Scan the START bar code at the upper left corner of the menu.
Step 4: Set the Host ID by scanning HOST ID ADDRESS and then scan the bar code (0
to 7), at the right side of the Setup Menu. This number should match that to be
used with the M6000 Wireless Bar Code Decoder.
Step 5: If you wish to keep and store these changes, scan EXIT (SAVE CHANGES). If
you wish to discard these changes, and revert to your previous settings, select
EXIT (IGNORE CHANGES).
Step 6: Open a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad on your PC. Scan the START
bar code from the Setup Menu again. Then scan DIAGNOSTICS and the EXIT
(IGNORE CHANGES) bar code. Note that the current Host ID setting is
displayed along with other M6200/M6300 diagnostic information in the PC
window. If the Host ID setting is not correct, repeat theprocess startingatStep
3.
SETTING THE PORTABLEID(M6000 only)
Step 1: Make sure that an Wireless Host unit has been installed on the PC and
configured.
Step 2: Locate the Model 6000/6200/6300 Setup Menu.
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Step 4: Set the Portable ID by scanning PORTABLE ID ADDRESS and then select the
number (0 to 9) to identify each M6000, at the right side of the Setup Menu.
Step 5: If you wish to keep and store these changes, scan EXIT (SAVE CHANGES). If
you wish to discard these changes, and revert to your previous settings, select
EXIT (IGNORE CHANGES).
Step 6: Open a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad on your PC. Scan the START
bar code from the Setup Menu again. Then scan DIAGNOSTICS. Scanthe
EXIT (IGNORE CHANGES) bar code. Note that the current Host ID and the
Portable ID settings are displayed along with other M6000 diagnostic
information in the PC window.
Step 7: If the M6000 diagnostic data from Step 7 was displayed on the PC, the system
is configured correctly; however, if no data is displayed, make sure the
Wireless Host unit is connected and that the Host ID setting is correct and
unique. Verify the Host ID setting by connecting a scanning device to the
Wireless Host and scanning START, DIAGNOSTICS, and EXIT (IGNORE
CHANGES).
DEFAULT SETTINGS
The M6000 and the M6200/M6300 default settings can be restored, aborting all user
changes, using the Model 6000/6200/6300 Setup Menu by scanning START, RESET ALL
DEFAULTS, and EXIT (SAVE CHANGES). Using the Setup Menu, the individual settings
of the M6000 and the M6200/M6300 can be changed by the user, see ChangingtheDefault
Settings. The M6000 and the M6200/M6300 are shipped from the factory with the
following default settings:
Code 39 UPC
Code39Decoder ON UPCDecoder ON
Full ASCII OFF ConvertUPC-E to UPC-AOFF
Mod 43 Check Digit OFF ConvertUPC-AtoEAN-13 OFF
Send Check Digit OFF SendUPC-A Number System ON
Concatenate Mode OFF SendUPC-E Number System ON
SendUPC-A Check Digit ON
EAN SendUPC-E Check Digit ON
EAN Decoder ON UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTS
Zero Fill EAN-8 to EAN-13 OFF SupplementsDecoder OFF
Send EAN-13 Country Code ON Allow 2 Digit Supplements ON
Send EAN-8 Country Code ON Allow 5 Digit Supplements ON
Send EAN-13CheckDigit ONRequire Supplements OFF
Send EAN-8 Check Digit ON Send Separator Space OFF
ISBN Conversion OFF
INTERLEAVED 2 of 5 CODABAR
I 2 of 5 Decoder ON Codabar Decoder ON
CheckDigit None Send Start/Stop OFF
Send Check Digit OFF CLSI Formatting OFF
FixedLength OFFCLSI Check Digit OFF
Set Fixed Length #1 02
Set Fixed Length #2 06

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CODE 128 CODE 93
Code 128 Decoder ON Code93Decoder ON
UCC-128Verification OFF Concatenate Mode OFF
Send Mod 10 Check Digit ON
MSI/PLESSEY CODE 11
MSI/PlesseyDecoder OFF Code11Decoder OFF
Two Check Digits Required OFF Two Check Digits Required OFF
FirstCheck DigitMod 11 OFF Send1st Check Digit OFF
Send1st Check Digit OFF Send2nd Check Digit OFF
Send2nd Check Digit OFF
ISBN Plessey OFF
PREAMBLE POSTAMBLE
Enter Preamble OFF Enter Preamble OFF
Preamble Send Delay 0.0 sec PostambleSendDelay 0.0 sec
Active Types ALL Active Types ALL
BAR CODE OPTIONS BAR CODE EDIT
Send Bar Code Type ID OFF Bar Code Editing OFF
Duplicate Reads Allowed ON Enter # of Leading Chars to Strip 0
BarCode Function Keys OFF Enter # of Trailing Chars to Strip 0
Bar Code Special Keys ON Enter Bar Code Type to Edit ALL
Bar Code Term Strip Leading&Trailing Spaces OFF
CharOverride OFF
Keyboard Auto Caps/ Num Lock ON
Alternate Numeric Keys OFF
LASER/CCD OPTIONS TERMINATION CHARACTER
Laser Trigger Mode 02) Carriage Return (USB, Enter Key)
Laser/CCD Timeout 3 sec
ReadDelay 0.0 sec HOST TRANSMIT SPEED
ReadVerification 03) Fast
HOST KEYBOARD TYPE PORTABLE ID ADDRESS
0) USA (English) PortableUnit 1
HOST ID ADDRESS PORTABLE SHUTDOWN TIME
Host Unit ID 110 minutes
SCAN BEEP PORTABLE ACKNOWLEDGE BEEP
Length: 1) Medium Short 0) Short
Tone: 6) Medium High 5) High
6) Number of beeps: 2

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CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS
You can easily change the settings by simply scanning the bar code options located on the
M6000/M6200/M6300 Setup Menu. The Setup Menu is a sheet of bar codes supplied with
this manual and will be available for download from the American Microsystems’ website:
www.barcodepower.com.
The basic programming sequence is similar to the process used in Setting the Host ID and
follows the form:
START
..CATEGORY
…OPTION (0 to 9)
….ON/OFF or NUMBER DATA
…..EXIT (SAVE CHANGES) or EXIT (IGNORE CHANGES)
Follow these instructions to change any setting:
Step 1: Scan the START bar code at the top left corner of the M6000/M6200/M6300
Setup Menu. This puts the M6000 and the M6200/M6300 into the program
mode.
Step 2: Scan one of the Category labels (i.e. Code 39,UPC,andBeep)
Step 3: Select the desired numbered option by scanning one of the numeric labels (0 –
9). If an invalid choice is made the M6000 and the M6200/M6300 will emit an
error beep. If there is only one option under the label, go to Step 4.
Step 4: If there is a (ON/OFF) next to the description, scan ON to enable or OFF to
disable the option.
Example: To disable the UPC-A Check Digit perform the following:
1) Scan the UPC category label.
2) Scan the option 5) label to select the Send UPC-A Check Digit option.
3) Scan the OFF label to disable the option.
If there is a range of numbers next to the option, scan numeric labels located
on the right side of the Setup Menu Sheet. Some options require only one (1)
digit, these appear as (0-9). Others require two digits, for example (0.0-9.9),
and both digits must be entered.
Example: To set the Preamble Send Delay to one (1.0) second, perform the
following:
1) Scanthe PREAMBLEcategory label.
2) Scan the (1) digit for Preamble Send Delay.
3) Scan 1 for the one digit and scan 0 for the tenths digit. This selects the
time 1.0, or 1 second.
NOTE: The default setting is 0.0 seconds.
Step 5: If you want to make another change within the same Category, you can
scan another option number (i.e. return to Step 3 above). If you want to
change an option in a different Category, you must first scan the new
category (i.e. return to Step 2 above and repeat the steps).
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1) Scan the EXIT (SAVE CHANGES) label on the Setup Menu to save all
the changes and then exit the menu to return to normal bar code
reader operation.
2) Scan the EXIT (IGNORE CHANGES) label on the Setup Menu to
discard, without saving, all the changes and then exit the menu to
return to normal bar code reader operation.
PROGRAMMING GUIDE
STARTThe START bar code places the reader into the program mode. After scanning this
label, the reader will emit three short beeps to indicate that it is in the program
mode.
EXIT (SAVE CHANGES)
Scan this bar code to exit the program mode and save all of the changes. After
scanning this label, the reader will beep twice then delay approximately one second
and emit three short beeps to indicate that it accepted the changes.
EXIT (IGNORE CHANGES)
Scan this bar code to exit the program mode and discard all of the current changes.
The reader will use the settings that were in effect before entering the program
mode.
RESETALLDEFAULTS
Scanthis barcode toreset alloptions totheirdefaultsettings.
NOTE: Defaults are marked with “*”.
0-9BARCODES
These bar codes are scanned to select various options and enter programmable data
into the reader.
NOTE: Scan option 9) to reset all of the options within the current Category back
todefault.
ON If the option has an (ON/OFF) besidethedescription, scanthe ONbarcode toturn
on the current option.
OFF If the option has an (ON/OFF) beside the description, scan the OFF bar code to turn
off the current option.
FULL ASCII CHART
The Full ASCII Chart is located on the back of the Setup Menu. This chart contains
the entire ASCII character set (128 characters). Use this chart to enter Preamble and
Postamble character strings as well as the Termination Character and Bar Code
Type to Edit options.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
If the description beside the option contains:
(ON/OFF) Then scan either an ON or OFF label to set the option.
(CHART) Then scan one or more characters from the Full ASCII Chart.
(0-9) Scan the desired character from the 0-9 labels.
(00-99) Scan two desired characters from the0-9 labels.
(0.0-9.9) Scan two characters from the 0-9 labels to set the time from
0.0 to 9.9 seconds.

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CODE 39
0) CODE 39 DECODER
ON* Enable reading Code 39 bar codes.
OFF Disable reading Code 39 bar codes.
1) FULL ASCII ON Enable the Full ASCII ExtensiontoCode39.Option0) above
must be set on.
OFF* Disable the Full ASCII Extension to Code 39. This sets the
reader to the standard Code 39 mode.
2) MOD 43 CHECK DIGIT
ON Enable the Mod 43 Check Digit for Code 39. When this
option is enabled, only Code 39 labels that contain a valid
check digit will be read.
OFF* Disable the Mod 43 Check Digit. Check digit verification will
not be performed.
3) SEND CHECK DIGIT
ON Transmit the Mod 43 Check Digit with the bar code data.
Requires option 2) above to be set on.
OFF* Do not transmit the Mod 43 Check Digit.
4) CONCATENATE MODE
ON Enable Concatenate Mode. The concatenate mode allows the
reader to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer, then
sends them to the computer just like they were a single bar
code. When a Code 39 label containing a leading space is
read, the reader emits two short beeps and buffers the data
without transmission. This process continues until a Code
39 label without a leading space is read or 128 characters are
buffered. A Code 39 bar code label that only contains a
single or multiple dashes (minus sign) will clear the buffer.
OFF* Disable Concatenate Mode.
UPC
0)UPCDECODER
ON* Enable reading UPC-AandUPC-Ebarcodes.
OFF Disable reading UPC-AandUPC-E bar codes.
1)CONVERTUPC-E TO UPC-A
ON Convert all UPC-E labels to their UPC-A equivalents before
transmission. After conversion, the reader will follow the
UPC-Aprogrammingoptions.
OFF* No conversions will be performed.

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2)CONVERTUPC-A TO EAN-13
ON Convert all UPC-A labels to an equivalent EAN-13 format by
inserting a leading zero. After conversion, the reader will
follow the EAN-13 programming options.
OFF* No conversions will be performed.
3) SEND UPC-A NUMBER SYSTEM
ON* TransmittheUPC-A Number System character.
OFF Do not transmit the UPC-A Number System character.
4) SEND UPC-ENUMBERSYSTEM
ON* TransmittheUPC-E Number System character.
OFF Do not transmit the UPC-E Number System character.
5) SEND UPC-A CHECK DIGIT
ON* TransmittheUPC-ACheckDigitcharacter.
OFF Do not transmit the UPC-A Check Digit character.
6) SEND UPC-E CHECK DIGIT
ON* TransmittheUPC-E Check Digit character.
OFF Do not transmit the UPC-ECheckDigitcharacter.
EAN
0)EANDECODER
ON* Enable reading EAN-8 and EAN-13barcodes.
OFF Disable reading EAN-8 and EAN-13 bar codes.
1) ZERO FILL EAN-8 TO EAN-13
ON* Add five leading zeros to EAN-8 labels. After conversion,
the reader will follow the EAN-13 programming options.
OFF No conversions will be performed.
2) SEND EAN-13 COUNTRY CODE
ON*TransmittheEAN-13CountryCode.
OFF Do not transmit the EAN-13 Country Code.
3) SEND EAN-8 COUNTRY CODE
ON* TransmittheEAN-8 Country Code.
OFF Do not transmit the EAN-8 Country Code.
4) SEND EAN-13 CHECK DIGIT
ON* TransmittheEAN-13CheckDigit character.
OFF Do not transmit the EAN-13 Check Digit character.
5) SEND EAN-8CHECKDIGIT
ON* TransmittheEAN-8 Check Digit character.
OFF Do not transmit the EAN-8 Check Digit character.
6)ISBNCONVERSION
ON Convert 13 DIGIT BOOKLAND/EAN (978) prefix to its
corresponding10-digit ISBN number.
OFF* Do not convert Bookland/EAN to an ISBN number.

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UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENTS
0)SUPPLEMENTSDECODER
ON Enablereading UPC,EAN& Booklandsupplements.
OFF* Disable reading UPC, EAN & Bookland supplements.
1)ALLOW2 DIGITON* Enable reading 2 digit supplements. Option 0) above must
be set on.
OFF Disable reading 2 digit supplements.
2)ALLOW5DIGITON* Enable reading 5 digit supplements. Option 0) above must
be set on.
OFF Disable reading 5 digit supplements.
3) REQUIRE UPC
SUPPLEMENTS
ON* Enablereading UPCsupplements. Option0) abovemust be
set on.
OFF Disable reading UPC supplements.
4) REQUIRE EAN
SUPPLEMENTS
ON* Enable reading EAN supplements. Option 0) above must be
set on.
OFF Disable reading EAN supplements.
5) REQUIRE BOOKLAND
SUPPLEMENTS
ON* Enable reading Bookland supplements. Option 0) above
must be set on.
OFF Disable reading Bookland supplements.
6) SEND SEPARATOR SPACE
ON Inserts a space between the standard bar code data and the
supplemental data.
OFF* No separator space is inserted.
INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5
0)I2OF5DECODER
ON* Enable reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes.
OFF Disable reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes.
1)CHECK DIGIT:0=NONE,1=USS,2=OPCC
Specifies which check digit type will be used with Interleaved 2 of 5:
0* =None (no check digit required)
1=Uniform Symbology Specification (3-1-3 mod 10)
2=Optical Product Code Council (2-1-2 mod 10)
2) SEND CHECK DIGIT
ON Transmit the Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit with the bar code
data.
OFF* The check digit is not transmitted.

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3)FIXEDLENGTH ON Read only Fixed Length Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code labels
that match the lengths defined in options 4) & 5) below. The
check digit can be on or off.
OFF* Disable Fixed Length mode. Read all Interleaved 2 of 5 labels
without regard to length.
4) SET FIXED LENGTH #1 (02-60)
Sets the first valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5. Scan a two-digit
value to enter the length. Valid lengths are 02 to 60 characters. By
definition, the lengths of Interleaved 2 of 5 labels are an even number
of characters. The default Fixed Length is 2 characters.
5) SET FIXED LENGTH #2 (02-60)
Sets a second valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5. Scan a two-
digit value to enter the length. The default length is set to 6 characters
CODABAR
0)CODABARDECODER
ON * Enable reading Codabar bar codes.
OFF Disable reading Codabar bar codes.
1) SEND START/STOP
ON Transmit the Codabar start/stop characters.
OFF * Do not transmit the Codabar start/stop characters.
2)CLSIFORMATTING
ON The reader will insert a blank after the 1
st, 5th, and 10th
characters of a 14-character Codabar label. The label length
does not include the start and stop characters.
OFF * Disable CLSI formatting.
3)CLSI CHECK DIGIT
ON Enable the CLSI check digit. When this option is enabled, all
fourteen digit numeric bar codes must contain a valid check
digit.
OFF* Disable the CLSI check digit. Check digit verification will
not be performed.
CODE 128
0)CODE128DECODER
ON * Enable reading Code 128 bar codes.
OFF Disable reading Code 128 bar codes.
1)UCC-128 VERIFICATION
ON A valid Mod 10 Check Digit is required on UCC-MOD 10
bar codes. (Applies to 20-digit serial shipping container bar
codes.)
OFF * UCC-MOD 10 bar codes are accepted without valid Mod 10
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2) SEND MOD 10 CHECK DIGIT
ON * Transmit the Mod 10 Check Digit with the bar code entry.
OFF Do not transmit the Mod 10 Check Digit.
CODE 93
0) CODE 93 DECODER
ON* Enable reading Code 93 bar codes.
OFF Disable reading Code 93 bar codes.
1) CONCATENATE MODE
ON Enable Concatenate Mode. The concatenate mode allows the
reader to concatenate multiple bar codes in its buffer, and
then sends them to the computer just like they were a single
bar code. When a Code 93 label with a leading space is read,
the reader emits two short beeps and buffers the data
without transmission. This process continues until a Code 93
label without a leading space is read or 128 characters are
buffered. A Code 93 bar code label that only contains a
single or multiple dashes (minus sign) will clear the buffer.
OFF* Disable Concatenate Mode.
MSI/PLESSEY
0) MSI/PLESSEY DECODER
ON Enable reading MSI/Plessey bar codes.
OFF * Disable reading MSI/Plessey bar codes.
1) TWO CHECKDIGITS REQUIRED
ON Two valid check digits are required for each label. The first
check digit is defined by option 2) below. The second check
digit is always mod 10.
OFF * One valid check digit is required for each label. The check
digit must be mod 10.
2) FIRST CHECK DIGIT MOD 11
ON The First Check Digit must be mod 11.
OFF * The First Check Digit must be mod 10.
3) SEND FIRST CHECK DIGIT
ON Transmitthe FirstCheck Digit.
OFF * Do not transmit the First Check Digit.
4) SEND SECOND CHECK DIGIT
ON Transmitthe SecondCheck Digit.
OFF * Do not transmit the Second Check Digit.
5)ISBNPLESSEY
ON Enable reading of Modified Plessey ISBN bar codes. Only
eleven digit ISBN bar codes will be read.
OFF* Do not read Modified Plessey ISBN bar codes.

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CODE 11
0) CODE 11 DECODER
ON Enable reading Code 11 bar codes.
OFF * Disable reading Code 11 bar codes.
1)TWO CHECKDIGITS REQUIRED
ON Two valid check digits are required for each label.
OFF * One valid check digit is required for each label.
2) SEND FIRST CHECKDIGIT
ON Transmitthe FirstCheck Digit.
OFF * Do not transmit the First Check Digit.
3) SEND SECOND CHECK DIGIT
ON Transmitthe SecondCheck Digit.
OFF * Do not transmit the Second Check Digit.
PREAMBLE
Preamblerefers toa user-defined set of characters transmitted at the beginning of each type
of bar code data. In addition, a preamble time delay may be set from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
0)ENTERPREAMBLE
This set of user-defined characters is transmitted at the beginning of bar code
data. To define this preamble, scan up to 15 characters from the Full ASCII Chart
on the reverse side of the Setup Menu. Scan the “ON” bar code when complete.
1) PREAMBLE SEND DELAY (0.0 -9.9 SEC)
This option specifies the amount of delay to occur after the bar code preamble is
transmitted. The delay period is programmable from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
2) ACTIVE TYPES
Specifies the types of bar codes that use preambles. Select one of the following:
ACode39 BUPC-A
CUPC-EDEAN-13
EEAN-8FInterleaved 2 of 5
GCodabarHCode128
ICode93 JMSI/Plessey
KCode11 LISBN
X* All Bar Codes
POSTAMBLE
Postamble refers to a user-defined set of characters transmitted at the end of each type of
bar code data.
0)ENTERPOSTAMBLE
This set of user-defined characters is transmitted at the end of bar code data. To
define this postamble, scan up to 15 characters from the Full ASCII Chart on the
reverse side of the Setup Menu. Scan the “ON” bar code when complete.
1) POSTAMBLE SEND DELAY (0.0 -9.9 SEC)
This option specifies the amount of delay to occur after the bar code postamble is
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2) ACTIVE TYPES
Specifies the types of bar codes that use postambles. Select one of the following:
ACode39 BUPC-A
CUPC-EDEAN-13
EEAN-8FInterleaved 2 of 5
GCodabar HCode128
ICode93 JMSI/Plessey
KCode11 LISBN
X* All Bar Codes
BAR CODE OPTIONS
0) SEND BAR CODE TYPE ID: (ON/OFF)
ON: Sends a letter preceding the data, indicating the symbology type of the
bar code. The letter corresponds to the types:
ACode39 BUPC-A
CUPC-EDEAN-13
EEAN-8FInterleaved 2 of 5
GCodabar HCode128
ICode93 JMSI/Plessey
KCode11 LISBN
OFF*: Do not transmit Bar Code Type ID
1) DUPLICATE READS ALLOWED(ON/OFF)
ON*: Enable reading the same bar code multiple times.
OFF: Disable reading the same bar code twice in a row.
2) BAR CODE FUNCTION KEYS (ON/OFF)
ON: Applies to bar code data, preambles, postambles, and user defined
termination characters. Function Keys F1 through F10 will be
transmitted in place of the ASCII characters DC1 (11H) through SUB
(1AH). The Function Keys values are listed in the Full ASCII Chart on
back of the Setup Menu.
OFF*: Disable Function Keys. (Standard ASCII characters are transmitted.)
3) BAR CODE SPECIAL KEYS
This option applies only to bar code data, preambles, postambles, and user defined
termination characters.
ON*: Special Key characters will be transmitted in place of a specific set of
ASCII characters. The Special Keys are listed in the Full ASCII Chart
provided on back of the Setup Menu.
OFF: Disable Special Keys. (Standard ASCII Characters are transmitted.)
Example: With Special Keys on, the bar code character "STX"
will be transmitted as a right arrow, having the affect
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4)BAR CODETERMCHAR OVERRIDE:(ON/OFF)
ON: If any control character or special character (i.e., function key, arrow
key, etc.) is embedded in the bar code data, the Termination Character,
the Bar Code Preamble, and the Bar Code Postamble will not be
transmitted.
OFF*: Special characters do not affect transmission of the Termination
Character, the Bar Code Preamble, and the Bar Code Postamble.
5) KEYBOARD AUTO CAPS/NUM LOCK
Option is always on for the M6300 USB Wireless Host. For the M6000 and the M6200,
with this option on, data is automatically transmitted in the correct upper/lower case,
whether the keyboard's settings are turned on or off.
ON*: EnableKeyboard AutoCaps/Num Lock.
OFF: Disable Keyboard Auto Caps/Num Lock (data follows keyboard
setting)
NOTE: The Keyboard Auto Caps/Num Lock option is noteffective
on some computers. Indications that this option is not
functioning are as follows: Upper/Lower Case is reversed
and Special Key characters are not transmitted when Special
Keys are on.
6) ALTERNATE NUMERIC KEYS
Not used by the M6300 USB Wireless Host. This option is necessary to determine
whether you use the numeric keypad or the keyboard for numeric output when
scanning a bar code.
ON: Send numbers as if entered from the numeric keypad.
OFF*: Sends numbers as if entered from the keyboard.
BAR CODE EDIT
This option allows data editing (modification) before transmission.
0)DATAEDITING
Must be on for any of the editing options below to be valid.
ON: EnableDataEditing.
OFF*: Disable Data Editing.
1)ENTER #OF LEADINGCHAR TOSTRIP (0-9,A-F)
Refers to the number (0-15) of characters to be stripped or removed from the beginning
ofthe barcode data.
2) ENTER # OF TRAILING CHAR TO STRIP (0-9,A-F)
Refers to the number (0-15) of characters to be stripped or removed from the end of the
bar code data.
NOTE: If the total number of strip characters (both Leading and Trailing) is greater
than the number of characters of the bar code, no characters will be
stripped.