AML 2500 User manual

Bar Code
and
Magnetic Stripe Reader
Model 2500
USER'S MANUAL
2190 Regal Parkway  Euless, TX 76040
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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
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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

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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)

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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