Argox AS-8000 Series User manual

AS-8000 SERIES
MANUAL
ARGOX

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NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and complied with
the limits for a Class a digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide a reasonable protection against harmful
interface when the equipment is operated under a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interface to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interface in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interface at his own expenses.
Note: All brands and trademarks shall belong to their
respective owner.
Note: Specification is subject to changes without
notice.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation shall be subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and
(2) This device must accept any interface received,
including interface that may cause undesirable
operation.

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Using the ArgoxScan
8000/8110/8120/8150/8250/8310/8312
The ArgoxScan can automatically scan barcode at a distance.
Simply aim and pull the trigger. Code scanning is performed
along the center of the light bar emitted from the reading
window. This bar must cover the entire code.
Successful scanning shall be obtained by tilting the scanner
with respect to the barcode to avoid direct reflections that
impair the reading performance, especially for 2D barcode.
Recommended Steps
When the required settings have been configured, all settings
are stored in non- volatile memory of scanner after reading
EXIT Label. Recommended steps are as follows.
1) Set right host interface for your scanner.
(The scanner is in factory default shown as bold label)
2) Set interface to optimize protocol of scanner with your
host in interface section.
3) Set system control of scanner, such as specific
adjustments double confirm, power saving, indicator
and scanning mode which you prefer usage in system
control section.
4) Set code options of scanner for your usage in code
option section. You must make sure to enable the
symbology first, then Min./Max. code length, code ID
checksum and truncate digits are also converted.
5) Set string format of the scanner, such as preamble,
postamble Prefix, suffix, code ID and code name
transmission for your application in string format
section.
Note: If still not work properly. Please contact your dealer for
further information.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................ 1
Default setting......................................... 2
ArgoScan 8000 / 8120 ............................ 4
ArgoScan 8150 / 8250 / 8310 / 8312 ...... 7
Programming the ArgoScan.................. 10
Parameter Setting...................................... 12
Interface Selection ................................ 12
Keyboard wedge ................................... 13
RS-232 .................................................. 18
Wand Emulation ................................... 21
Pin Assignments ................................... 24
System Control ......................................... 27
Scan ...................................................... 27
Indication .............................................. 33
Code Option.............................................. 35
UPCA.................................................... 35
UPCE .................................................... 41
EAN-13................................................. 44
EAN-8................................................... 49
Code 39................................................. 53
Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................. 57
Matrix 2 of 5 Eur .................................. 61
Codabar................................................. 63
Code-128/GS1-128............................... 66

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Code-93 ................................................ 70
Code-11................................................. 73
MSI/plessey .......................................... 75
UK/plessey............................................ 77
Telepen.................................................. 78
Standard 2 of 5...................................... 81
China Post............................................. 83
Italian Pharmacode (Code 32) .............. 85
Code-16K (for 8250/8312) ................... 87
PDF-417 (for 8250/8312) ..................... 89
EAN UCC Composite (for 8312) ......... 91
RSS-14.................................................. 93
RSS-Limited ......................................... 95
RSS-Expanded...................................... 97
Micro-PDF (for 8312) .......................... 99
String Format ...................................... 100
String setting / Transmission (Prefix /
Suffix) ................................................. 101
String setting/Transmission
(Preamble/Postamble)......................... 103
String setting / Transmission (Insert
Group Characters)............................... 105
String setting / Transmission (Insert
Group Characters)............................... 106
String setting / Transmission (Others) 109
Appendix .................................................111

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Test Chart.............................................111
ASCII Code Table................................115
Parameter Setting List .........................117

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Introduction
Installation- Keyboard Wedge
1) First of all, you must switch off power for the
terminal/computer.
2) Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the
terminal/computer.
3) Connect the appropriate interface cable to the scanner
and to the terminal/computer.
4) Turn the terminal/computer power on.
RS-232
1) Disconnect power to the terminal/computer.
2) Connect the appropriate interface cable and external
power supply (DC adapter) to the scanner.
3) Plug the serial connector into the serial port on the back
of your computer/terminal. Tighten the two screws to
secure the connector to the port.
4) Plug the power pack into power source.
5) Once the scanner has been fully connected, turn the
terminal/computer power back on.
USB (Simulate with keyboard wedge)
1) Connect the USB cable between scanner and PC.
2) Windows will automatically detect the USB device.
Note: If any of the above operation is incorrect, turn off the
power immediately and check any improper
connections. Go through all above steps again.

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Default setting
For each barcode shown as below:
Code Type
Read
Enable
Checksum
Verification
Enable
Checksum
Transmission
Enable
Code
ID
8000 / 8120
UPC-A
V
V
V
A
UPC-E
V
V
V
E
EAN-13
V
V
V
F
EAN-8
V
V
V
FF
Code-39
V
＊
Interleaved
2 of 5
V
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Industrial
2 of 5
-
-
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Matrix 2 of 5
B
Codabar
V
%
Code-128
V
V
#
Code-93
V two digits
&
Code-11
VOne digit
O
MSI/Plessey
V
@
UK/Plessey
V
@
Telepen
S
Standard 2 of 5
-
-
i
RSS-14
-
-
R4
RSS-Limited
-
-
RL
RSS-Expanded
-
-
RX
China Post
t
Italian
Pharmacode.
p

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Code Type
Read
Enable
Checksum
Verification
Enable
Checksum
Transmission
Enable
Code
ID
8150
8250
8310
8312
UPC-A
V
V
V
V
A
UPC-E
V
V
V
V
E
EAN-13
V
V
V
V
F
EAN-8
V
V
V
V
FF
Code-39
V
V
＊
Interleaved
2 of 5
V
V
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Industrial
2 of 5
-
-
i
Matrix 2 of 5
B
Codabar
%
Code-128
V
#
Code-93
V two digits
&
Code-11
VOne digit
O
MSI/Plessey
V
@
UK/Plessey
V
@
Telepen
S
Standard 2 of 5
V
V
i
China Post
t
Italian
Pharmacode.
p
Code-16K
-
-
-
PDF417
-
V
-
-
EAN UCC
Composite
-
-
-
RC
RSS-14
-
R4
RSS-Limited
-
RL
RSS-Expanded
-
RX
Micro-PDF
-
8312
only
-
-
U

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ArgoScan 8000 / 8120
Weight
90g
120 g
Specification
Model 8000
Model 8120
Operational
Light Source
660 nm Visible Red LED
Optical System
2048 pixel CCD
(Charge-coupled device)
Depth of Scan Field
0-150 mm
(CODE 39,
PCS=90%, 20mils)
0-150 mm
(code 39,
PCS=90%, 20mils)
Scanning Width
75mm at contact
75mm at contact
Scan Speed
100 scans/sec
100 scans/sec
Resolution
4mils, Code39, PCS=90%, on contact
Print Contrast
45% or more
Scanning Angle
Pitch: 60° Skew: 75°
Decode Capability
Auto-discriminates all standard
barcodes; Other symbologies can be
ordered optionally
Beeper Operation
7 tones or no beep
Indicator
Green led
Blue led
Mechanical
Length
176 mm
182mm
Width-handle
26mm
Width-head
90mm
Depth-handle
30 mm
49mm
Depth-head
40 mm
35mm

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Cable –K/B wedge,
RS-232, USB
Straight 2.0 m
Connector type
RJ-45 phone jack connector
Case material
ABS
Cushion material
Rubber
Electrical
Input Voltage
5 VDC ± 0.25V
Power - Operating
250 mA
1250mW
Power - Standby
30 mA
300 mW
Current - Operating
250mA @ 5 VDC
250mA@5 VDC
Current - Standby
30 mA @ 5 VDC
60 mA@5 VDC
DC Transformers
Class 2; 5VDC @ 500 mA
Agency listing
FCC Class A,CE, BSMI
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
0℃to 45℃(32℉to 113℉)
Storage
-20℃to 60℃
(-4℉to 140℉)
Humidity
5% to 90% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Light Level
Up to 20000 Lux.
Up to 20000 Lux.
Shock
1.5m
1.5m
Contaminants
Seals to resist airborne particulate
contaminants
Ventilation
None required

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Programming
Programming
method
Manual (Reading special barcode) DOS
command through RS-232,
Program upgrade
Enabled built-in flash memory (8110)
Programmable
characteristics
Code type selection, check digit
selection Decoding option Decoding
option Transmitted character delay,
Header selection, trailer selection,
message suffix, good read beep tone
and volume, scanner trigger selection
Keyboard emulation type
(intermessage delay, keyboard type
and keyboard language)
Serial interface type (ACK/NAK,
Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, good read LED
control, start/stop bits)

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ArgoScan 8150 / 8250 / 8310 / 8312
Specification
Model
8150/8250
Model
8310/8312
Operational
Light Source
660 nm Visible Red
LED
630 nm Visible Red
LED
Optical System
2048 pixel CCD
(Charge-coupled device)
Depth of Scan Field
0-250 mm
(CODE 39,
PCS=90%, 20mils)
Up to 600mm
(CODE 39,
PSC=90%, 20mils)
Scanning Width
120 mm
160mm
Scan Speed
200 scans/sec
450 scans/sec
Resolution
0.1mm(4mils);
Code39,PCS=90%,
on contact (8150);
Code39,PCS=45%,
on contact (8250)
0.1mm(4mils)
Code39,PCS=90%
Print Contrast
25% or more
25% or more
Scanning Angle
Front: 60° Rear: 60° Yaw: 75°
Decode Capability
Auto-discriminates all standard
barcodes; Other symbologies can be
ordered optionally (2D symbologies for
8250 and 8312 only)
Beeper Operation
7 tones or no beep
Indicator
Green led
Green & Red led
Mechanical
Length
182 mm
164 mm

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Depth-head
35 mm
35 mm
Weight
150 g (cable not
included)
176 g (cable not
included)
Cable –K/B wedge
Straight 2.0 m
Coiled 2.5 m
Cable –universal
type
Straight 2.3 m
Coiled 2.5 m
Cable- USB
Straight 2.0 m
Coiled 2.5 m
Connector type
RJ-45 phone jack connector
Case material
ABS plastic
ABS (over molded
at contact pointed)
Cushion material
Rubber
Double injection
Electrical
Input Voltage
5 VDC ± 0.25V
Power - Operating
1275 mW
800 mW
Power - Standby
600 mW
350 mW
Current - Operating
255 mA (8150);
180 mA (8250)
@ 5 VDC
160 mA @ 5 VDC
Current - Standby
120 mA (8150);
100 mA (8250)
@ 5 VDC
70 mA @ 5 VDC
DC Transformers
Class 2; 5VDC @ 450 mA
Agency listing
UL, FCC Class A,
CE
UL, FCC Class B,
CE
Environmental
Width-handle
26 mm
30 mm
Width-head
74 mm
78 mm
Depth-handle
51 mm
56 mm

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Operating
Temperature
0℃to 45℃
(32℉to 113℉)
0℃to 45℃
(32℉to 113℉)
Storage
-40℃to 60℃
(-40℉to 140℉)
-20℃to 60℃
(-4℉to 140℉)
Humidity
5% to 90% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Light Level
Up to 60000 (8150);
80000 (8250) Lux.
Up to 70000 Lux.
Shock
1.5m drop onto concrete
Contaminants
Seals to resist airborne particulate
contaminants (IP42)
Ventilation
None required
Programming
Programming
method
Manual (Reading special barcode) DOS
command through RS-232, Windows
configuration program
Program upgrade
Enabled by built-in flash memory
Programmable
characteristics
Code type selection, check digit
selection Decoding option Decoding
option Transmitted character delay,
Header selection, trailer selection,
message suffix, good read beep tone
and volume, scanner trigger selection
Keyboard emulation type
(intermessage delay, keyboard type
and keyboard language)
Serial interface type (ACK/NAK,
Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, good read LED
control, start/stop bits)

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Programming the ArgoScan
8000/8110/8120/8150/8250/8310/8312
To program the 8110/8120/8150/8250/8310/8312, you must
scan a series of programming barcode in the correct order.
Fold out the back cover of this manual. You will see a table of
alphanumeric barcodes, which are used to program the
various options presented.
To program each option, you must:
1. Scan the Program barcode on the parameter setting part.
2. Enter the option mode by scanning the Option Bar Code
(also on the Parameter setting part).
3. To the right of the option barcode, the necessary
alphanumeric inputs are listed. Scan these alphanumeric
entries from the back fold out page. To confirm above
steps, you must scan the Finish barcode on the back fold
out page.
4. Once you have finished programming. Scan the Exit
barcode, listed on the lower right hand corner of each
parameter setting part.

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Option Bar Code
Option
Alphanumeric Entry
Interface
selection
Keyboard Wedge
RS-232
Wand emulation
USB
Keyboard/RS-232
00＊
01
02
03
04
Program
Exit
Program Barcode
Option Barcode
Exit Barcode
Back Fold Out
Finish barcode

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Exit
Parameter Setting
Interface Selection
This decoder built-in scanner comes in one model and
supports interfaces such as keyboard wedge, RS232 serial
wedge, wand emulation, and the latest USB interface. In
most of the cases, simply selecting an appropriate cable with
a device code will work for a specific interface.
Interface selection: You can change factory interface
default for other type interface. By plugging different cables,
setting right interface, then the scanner will be changed to
another interface. However, you must make sure which cable
you need.
Keyboard/RS232/UBS Auto detection: By setting this
function, it will automatically select the Keyboard wedge or
RS-232 or UBS interface for user.
Option Bar Code
Option
Alphanumeric
Entry
Interface selection
Keyboard Wedge
RS-232
Wand emulation
USB
Keyboard
/RS232/USB
Auto detection
00
01
02
(8110/8150/8250)
03
04＊
Program
Note:＊-Default

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Exit
Keyboard wedge
As a keyboard interface, the scanner supports most of the
popular PCs and IBM terminals. The installation of the wedge
is a fairly simple process without any changes of software or
hardware.
Keyboard Type: Select keyboard type connector of your
host computer. Scanner must be selected to the appropriate
host interface cable converter.
Option Bar Code
Option
Alphanumeric
Entry
Keyboard type
IBM AT, PS/2
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
00＊
01
02
03
04
05
06
Program

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Keyboard wedge
Keyboard Layout: The selecting of keyboard layout
supports many country languages other than USA keyboard
layout. First you need to confirm country language that you
desire. In DOS, using command “keyb”to select the
desirable keyboard layout or in WINDOWS entry “Control”
then pops “Keyboard”to select country at “language”item.
For details, please refer to your DOS or WINDOWS user’s
manual.
Keyboard Speed: By selecting, you can change output
speed of scanner to match with host computer. Generally, set
00 or 01 in working high speed. If some output characters of
barcode have been lost, you may need to set 05 or 06 to
match your host keyboard speed.
Function Key: Set Enable, scanner can output code as
pressing function-key in your application program while the
barcode datas contain ASCII value between 0116 to 1F16.
Refer to ASCII table.
Numeric Key: The Keypad has to be selected if your
application program is only keypad numeric code acceptable.
So, scanner will output code as press numeric keypad when
it read numeric digit. (The keypad is in the right side of
keyboard, and Num Lock control key is also on.) If
Alt+Keypad is selected, the data characters will be
transmitted as “Alt”+ numbers. For example, when sending
character “A”, the actual sending will be “Alt”+65. It is also
useful when using non-English OS and keyboard layout.
Option Bar Code
Option
Alphanumeric
Entry
Program