Argox AS-8000 Series User manual

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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.

Using the ArgoxScan 8000
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.
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) Host interface will be automatically detected. User does
not need to set host interface for the scanner.
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.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction…………………………..………………. 1
Default Setting ………………………………………. 2
ArgoxScan 8000 specification …………………….. 3
Programming the ArgoxScan 8000 Series Scanner 6
Chapter 2 Parameter Setting
Interface……………………………………………….… 8
Interface Selection ………………………………….. 8
Keyboard wedge ……………………………………. 9
RS-232 …………………………………………….…. 14
Pin Assignments ……………………………………. 17
System Control………………………………………. 18
Indication……………………………………………. 18
Transmission……………………..………………… 20
Scan…………………………………………………. 24
String Setting……………………………………….. 28
Code Option…………………………………….……… 31
UPCA ……………………………………..…………. 31
UPCE ………………………………………………… 34
EAN-13 ………………………………………………. 38
EAN-8 ………………………………………………… 42
Code 39 ……………………………………………… 46
Interleaved 2 of 5 …………………………………… 50
Industrial 2 of 5 ……………………………………… 52
Matrix 2 of 5 Eur …………………………………… 54
Codabar ……………………………………………… 56
Code-128 …………………………………………… 59
Code-93 ……………………………………………… 63
Code-11 ………………………………………….…… 66
MSI/Plessey …………………………………………. 68
UK/Plessey ………………………………………….. 70

Telepen ………………………………………………. 72
Standard 2 of 5 ……………………………………… 74
RSS-14 ………………………………………………. 76
RSS-Limited…………………………………..…… 78
RSS-Expanded…………………………………..….. 80
China Post …………………………………………… 82
Italian pharmacode ………………………………… 84
Appendix………………………………………………… 86
Test Chart ……………………………………………. 86
ASCII Code Table …………………………………… 89
Parameter setting List ………………………………. 90

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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 and connect to the interface cable of
the scanner.
3) Connect the interface cable of the scanner to the
terminal/computer.
4) Turn the terminal/computer power on.
RS-232
1) Disconnect power to the terminal/computer.
2) Connect the external power supply (DC adapter) to the
interface cable of 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 to the
terminal/computer.
2) Windows will automatically detect the USB device.
Note: If any of the above operation is incorrect, turn off the
power immediately and checking 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
V
erification
Enable
Checksum
Transmission
Enable
Code
ID
UPC-A V V VA
UPC-E V V VE
EAN-13 V V VF
EAN-8 V V VFF
Code-39 V ＊
Interleaved
2 of 5 V I
Industrial
2 of 5 - - I
Matrix 2 of 5 B
Codabar %
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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AS-8000 Specification
Weight 90 g (cable not included)
Cable – K/B wedge Straight 2.0 m
ArgoScan 8000 series
Specification Model AS-8000 series
Operational
Light Source 660 nm Visible Red LED
Optical System 2048 pixel CCD
(Charge-coupled device)
Depth of Scan Field 0-180 mm
(CODE 39, 500Lux, PCS=90%, 20mils)
Scanning Width 50 mm wide @ 10mm
Scan Speed 100 scans/sec
Resolution 0.1mm (4mils) Code39,PCS=90%
Print Contrast 45% or more
Scanning Angle Pitch: 60° Yaw: 70°
Decode Capability Auto-discriminates all standard one
dimension barcodes
Beeper Operation 7 tones or no beep
Indicator Green led and beep sound
Mechanical
Length 176 mm
Width-handle 40 mm
Width-head 67 mm
Depth-handle 30 mm
Depth-head 40 mm

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Connector type Crimp type female connector
Case material ABS plastic
Cushion material TPR
Electrical
Input Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25V
Power - Operating Max. 750 mW
Power - Standby 150 mW
Current - Operating Max. 150 mA @ 5 VDC
Current - Standby 30 mA @ 5 VDC
DC Transformers Class 2; 5VDC @ 450 mA
Agency listing FCC Class A, CE
Environmental
Operating
Temperature 0℃to 45℃(32℉to 113℉)
Storage -20℃to 60℃
(-4℉to 140℉)
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Light Level Up to 20000 Lux
Shock 1.5m drop onto concrete
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
(RS-232 model)
Programmable
characteristics
Code type selection, check digit
selection, 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
Series Scanner
To program the 8000 series scanner, 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
Scanning mode
Good-read off
Momentary
Alternate
Timeout off
Continue
Test only
00
01＊
02
03
04
05
Program
Exit
Program Barcode
Option Barcode
Exit Barcode
Back Fold Out
Finish barcode

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Interface Selection
This decoder built-in scanner comes in three models and
supports interfaces such as keyboard wedge, RS232 serial,
and the latest USB interface. You will need to select an
appropriate model for a specific interface.
Interface selection: The factory interface default can not be
changed for other type interface. One specific model only
supports the appropriate host interface.
For the appropriate model number of AS-8000 to various PC
computer/terminal and packaging, please consult your local
vendor or Argox sales team at [email protected]

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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: AS-8000 keyboard wedge model only
supports keyboard interface with PS/2 type connector.
Option Bar Code Option Alphanumeric
Entry
Keyboard type
IBM 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, Caps Lock and output will be
independent.
Option Bar Code Option Alphanumeric
Entry
Program

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Keyboard layout
USA
Belgium
Danish
France
Germany
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish
Switzerland
UK
Latin American
Japanese
00＊
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
Keyboard speed
0-8
0 : high clock rate
8 : low clock rate
00-08
03＊
Function key
Disable
Enable
00
01＊
Numeric key
Alphabetic key
Numeric keypad
(Num lock state
only)
Alt+Keypad
00＊
01
02

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Keyboard wedge
Caps Lock: By selecting Caps lock”ON” or Caps lock”OFF”,
scanner can get Caps Lock status.
Power-on simulation: All of the PCs check the keyboard
status during power-on selftest. It is recommended to Enable
function if you are working without keyboard installation. It
simulates keyboard timing and pass keyboard present status
to the PC during power-on.
Inter-character delay: This delay is inserted after each data
characters transmitted. If the transmission speed is too high,
the system may not be able to receive all characters. Adjust it
and try out suited delay to make system work properly.
Block transmission delay: It is a delay timer between
barcode data output. The feature is used to transfer
continually with shorter barcode data or multi-field scanning.

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Exit
Option Bar Code Option Alphanumeric
Entry
Caps lock
Caps lock”ON”
Caps lock”OFF”
00
01＊
Power-on simulation
Disable
Enable
00＊
01
Inter-character delay
00-99 msec 00-99
02＊
Block transmission
delay
00-99 10 msec 00-99
10＊
Program

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RS-232
CTS: Clear To Send (Hardware Signal)
RTS: Request To Send (Hardware Signal)
Xon: Transmit On (ASCII Code 1116)
Xoff: Transmit Off (ASCII Code13 16)
Flow control:
None-The communication only uses TxD and RxD signals
without regard for any hardware or software handshaking
protocol.
RTS/CTS-If the scanner wants to send the barcode data to
host computer, it will issue the RTS signal first, wait for the
CTS signal from the host computer, and then perform the
normal data communication. If there is no replied CTS signal
from the host computer after the timeout (Response Delay)
duration, the scanner will issue a 5 warning beeps.
Xon/Xoff- When the host computer is unable to accept data,
it sends a Xoff code to inform the scanner to suspend data
transmission, and Xon to continue.
ACK/NAK- When the ACK/NAK protocol is used, the
scanner waits for an ACK (acknowledge) or (not
acknowledge) from the host computer after data transmission,
and will resend in response to a NAK.
Inter-character delay: It is delay time between data
character’s data output. It is also same as Inter-char. delay of
keyboard wedge.
Block transmission delay: It is a delay time between
barcode data output. It is also same as Block transmission
delay of keyboard wedge.
Response delay: This delay is used for serial
communication of the scanner to waiting for handshaking
acknowledgment from the host computer.

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Exit
Option Bar Code Option Alphanumeric
Entry
Flow control
None
RTS/CTS
Xon/Xoff
ACK/NAK
00＊
01
02
03
Inter-character delay
00-99 (msec) 00-99
00＊
Block transmission
delay
00-99 (10 msec) 00-99
00＊
Response delay
00-99 (100 msec) 00-99
20＊
Program