Aml 2500 User manual

Bar Code

and

Magnetic Stripe Reader

Model 2500

USER'S MANUAL

2190 Regal Parkway  Euless, TX 76040

(817) 571-9015  (800) 648-4452  FAX (817) 685-6232

FCC NOTICE

WARNING: 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. It has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of

art 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against

such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of

this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case

the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be

required to correct the interference.

Rev 2.7a

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1

Installation Instructions ........................................................................................ 2

Connecting the M2500 to the PC's Serial Port ...................................................... 8

Daisy Chain Instructions ...................................................................................... 9

Scanning Bar Codes .......................................................................................... 11

Wand Scanning ................................................................................... 11

Laser Scanning ................................................................................... 12

Installing and Using the MS941 Triggerless Laser ............................... 14

CCD Scanning .................................................................................... 20

Slot Reader (Badge Reader) ............................................................... 21

Scanning Magnetic Stripes/Cards ...................................................................... 22

Default Settings ................................................................................................. 2

Changing the Default Settings ............................................................................ 25

Programming Guide ........................................................................................... 27

Code 9 ............................................................................................... 28

UPC .................................................................................................... 29

EAN .................................................................................................... 0

UPC/EAN Supplements ...................................................................... 1

Interleaved 2 of 5 ................................................................................. 2

Codabar ..............................................................................................

Code 128 .............................................................................................

Code 9 ............................................................................................... 4

Code 11 ............................................................................................... 4

MSI/Plessey ........................................................................................ 5

Serial Port ........................................................................................... 6

Preambles ........................................................................................... 9

Postambles ......................................................................................... 40

Termination Character ......................................................................... 41

Beep Length and Tone ........................................................................ 41

Mag Stripe Options #1 ......................................................................... 42

Mag Stripe Options #2 ......................................................................... 44

Bar Code Edit ...................................................................................... 46

Options #1 ........................................................................................... 47

Options #2 ........................................................................................... 49

Diagnostics ......................................................................................... 50

Cloning Setup Information .................................................................... 51

Specifications ...................................................................................... 54

Signal Definitions ................................................................................. 55

Appendix A - Function & Special Keys ......................................................... A-1

Appendix B - External Power Supply Requirements .................................... B-1

Appendix C - Code 9 Specifications ........................................................... C-1

Appendix D - Full ASCII Extension to Code 9 ............................................. D-1

Appendix E - UPC Specifications ................................................................ E-1

Appendix F - EAN Specifications .................................................................. F-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont)

Appendix G - Interleaved 2 of 5 Specifications ............................................. G-1

Appendix H - Codabar Specifications .......................................................... H-1

Appendix I - Code 128 Specifications ........................................................... I-1

Appendix J - Code 9 Specifications ............................................................ J-1

Appendix K - Card Data Format for Transaction Cards ................................ K-1

Appendix L - Sources of Bar Code and Magnetic Stripe Standards .............. L-1

INTRODUCTION

The Model 2500 bar code and magnetic stripe reader combines features found

in a variety of readers into one compact, easy to use system. The reader installs

quickly between the terminal and host computer. Data is sent to the computer

as if it were typed in from the terminal's keyboard. No software changes are

necessary.

The reader accepts a wide variety of input devices such as a LASER, CCD,

WAND, and MAGNETIC STRI E READER. The Model 2500 allows up to three

input devices maximizing the versatility of the reader system.

Tailor the reader to individual applications by simply scanning a bar code from

the menu. Its that simple! All these features make the Model 2500 an ideal

data collection device that provides quality and performance in one package.

FEATURES:

 Bar Code and Magnetic Stripe Data appear as Keyboard Data.

 Reader Automatically Recognizes and Reads the following Bar Code

Types:

- Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) - CODABAR

- Extended Code 3 of 9 (Full ASCII) - Code 128

- Interleaved 2 of 5 - Code 93

- U C-A, U C-E(0), U C-E(1) - Code 11

- EAN-8, EAN-13 - MSI/ LESSEY

- U C & EAN Supplements

(2 and 5 Character)

 ower/Ready Light Indicating Scanner Status

 Reads Magnetic Stripes (Credit Cards, ID Cards, etc.)

 Supports Multiple Input Devices (Lasers, CCD, Wand, Slot Reader)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

Installation requires connecting cables between the reader, your computer, and

terminal.

Step 1: Disconnect the existing RS-232 cable from the rear of the termi-

nal. (This cable is the serial cable originally connected between

the terminal and host computer system).

Step 2: The bar code reader comes with the following cable assemblies:

TERMINAL CABLE ASSEMBLY = 9 pin plug (male) to 25

pin plug (male)

HOST CABLE ASSEMBLY = 9 pin plug (male) to 25 pin

socket (female)

lug the 9 pin end of the TERMINAL CABLE ASSEMBLY into the

connector labeled "TERMINAL" located on the rear panel of the

reader.

Step 3: lug the other end of the TERMINAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (the 25 pin

male) into the rear of the terminal labeled "MODEM" or "MAIN".

Step 4: lug the 9 pin end of the HOST CABLE ASSEMBLY into the

connector labeled "HOST" located on the rear panel of the reader.

Step 5: lug the other end of the HOST CABLE ASSEMBLY (the 25 pin

female) into the original serial cable that was removed from the

terminal.

NOTE: Before installing the bar code reader, you must have an

operational RS-232 serial cable connected between the terminal

and host computer system. The terminal MUST be able to

communicate to the host system correctly BEFORE installing

the bar code reader.

Step 6: CONNECTING INPUT EVICES:

Installing A Wand

lug the end of the WAND cable into the circular connector labeled

"WAND" on the front panel of the reader.

POWERMSRLASER

AMERICAN

MICROS STEMS

MICROSCANNER

WAND

Installing A Laser Scanner

lug the end of the LASER cable into the square connector labeled

"LASER" located on the front panel of the reader.

NOTE: A 12V LASER will require a 12V regulated

external power supply. See the A ENDIX at

the back of this manual for a description of

"External Power Supply Requirements".

POWERMSRLASER

AMERICAN

MICROS STEMS

MICROSCANNER

WAND

Installing A CC Scanner

lug the end of the CCD cable into the connector labeled "LASER"

located on the front panel of the reader.

Installing A Magnetic Stripe Reader

lug the end of the MAGNETIC STRI E READER cable into the

circular connector labeled "MSR" located on the front panel of the

reader.

POWERLASER

AMERICAN

MICROS STEMS

MICROSCANNER

MSR

WAND

MSRLASER

AMERICAN

MICROS STEMS

MICROSCANNER

POWER

WAND

MSRLASER

AMERICAN

MICROS STEMS

MICROSCANNER

POWERWAND

NOTE: A 12V LASER will require a 12V regulated external

power supply. See the A ENDIX at the back of

this manual for a description of "External Power

Supply Requirements".

Installing A Slot Reader (Badge Reader)

lug the end of the SLOT READER cable into the circular

connector labeled "WAND" on the front panel of the reader.

Step 7: lug the power supply into the rear panel of the reader

labeled "EXT OWER".

HOST TERMINAL

EXT.

POWER

Step 8: Verify that the cables are connected as shown below:

WAND

ORIGINAL

S STEM

CABLE

HOST

COMPUTER

S STEM

"TERMINAL"

CABLE

ASSEMBL

"HOST" CABLE

ASSEMBL

"HOST"

PORT

BAR CODE READER

ELECTRONICS UNIT

POWER

SUPPL

"TERMINAL"

PORT

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