Argox AS-8020 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
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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notice.
Using the Cordless Scanner
The Scanner 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 (see “How to
Scan”in page 9).
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 and cradle
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 cradle.
2) Set interface to optimize protocol of cradle with your
host in interface section.
3) Set system control of scanner, such as specific
adjustments double confirm, 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

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further information.

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警告： 電池若未妥善處理， 可能會導致爆炸。
請勿拆卸電池， 或用火銷毀電池。 請將電池放置於兒童拿不
到的地方。 請使用專用充電器充電， 並請依照當地政府或法
律規定妥善處理廢棄電池。
CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat the battery or dispose
of in fire. Store battery pack in a proper place. Do not expose
to temperature above 60℃/140℉. Use specified charger
only. Please dispose of the used batteries following the rules
or laws issued by the local government.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Installation……………………………………………
1
How To Scan…………………………………………
13
Troubleshooting………………………………………
14
Wireless Connection…………………………………
16
Battery Charging……………………………………
18
Wireless Features……………………………………
21
Auto Update………………………………………
22
Deep Sleep Mode………………………………
24
Wireless Connectivity……………………………
25
Inquiry Beep control……………………………
27
Cradle Beep Loudness Control…………………
29
Additional Features………………………………
31
Default Setting.………………………………………
32
Specification…………………………………………
33
Indications of Cordless Scanner……………………
36
Imager……………………………………………
36
Cradle……………………………………………
37
Programming the Cordless Scanner………………
38
Chapter 2 Parameter Setting
Interface…………………………………………………
40
Interface Selection.…………………………………
40
Keyboard wedge.……………………………………
41
RS-232.………………………………………………
46
Pin Assignments.……………………………………
49
System Control………………………………………
51
Scan…………………………………………………
51
Indication. ……………………………………………
55
Code Option……………………………………………
57
UPCA.…………………………………………………
57
UPCE …………………………………………………
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EAN-13.………………………………………………
65
EAN-8 …………………………………………………
69
Code 39 ………………………………………………
73
Interleaved 2 of 5 ……………………………………
77
Industrial 2 of 5 ………………………………………
79
Matrix 2 of 5 Eur ……………………………………
81
Codabar ………………………………………………
83
Code-128/GS1-128 …………………………………
85
Code-93 ………………………………………………
90
Code-11.………………………………………………
93
MSI/Plessey.…………………………………………
95
UK/Plessey.…………………………………………
97
Telepen.………………………………………………
99
Standard 2 of 5 ………………………………………
101
China Post ……………………………………………
103
Italian pharmacode (Code 32)..……………………
105
Code-16K……………………………………………
107
PDF-417………………………………………………
109
EAN UCC Composite………………………………
111
RSS-14.………………………………………………
113
RSS-Limited…………………………………………
115
RSS-Expanded………………………………………
117
Micro-PDF……………………………………………
119
String Format……………………………………………
121
String Setting / Transmission (Prefix/Suffix)………
121
String Setting / Transmission
(Preamble/Postamble)………………………………
123
String Setting / Transmission
(Insert Group Characters)…………………………
125
String Setting / Transmission (Others)……………
129
Appendix…………………………………………………
131
Test Chart.……………………………………………
131
ASCII Code Table ……………………………………
134
Parameter Setting List.………………………………
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Installation
The Cordless Scanner is easy to install and use. Please see
the following figure showing the steps to perform the
installation.
* Note: Turn off the host computer before installation.
1. Connect the interface (I/F) cable to the cradle.
2. Connect the power cord to the cradle.
3. Route the I/F cable and power cord through the notch.
4. Connect the I/F cable to the host computer
communication port.
5. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet.
6. Place the imager in the cradle and verify the charge
LED is flashing. Charge the battery for at least 8 hours
before the first use.
7. To verify operation, please link the imager with cradle
first (Refer to “Wireless Connection”in page 5). Point
the imager at the barcode and pull the trigger. The

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imager should emit a beep indicating that the barcode
has been scanned and transmitted to the cradle
successfully.
Connecting Scanner to PC via Bluetooth USB Dongle
The cordless scanner is allowed to connect PC via Bluetooth
USB dongle.
1. Scan the following barcodes to set scanner to Bluetooth
connection mode, with PIN code as 0000 or refer to the
manual page 22nd to set any four-to-six character PIN
code assigned to the target Bluetooth device
Cradle/Dongle connection auto detection –The imager
can be linked to either a cradle or other Bluetooth
enabled devices.
Set PIN code to 0000
2. After well-connecting Bluetooth dongle to PC, find the
blue-tooth sign on Taskbar; double-click on it to bring out
the Bluetooth Devices prompt.

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Within the prompt, click ”Add”:
3. Check the option, “My device is set up and ready to be
found” and click Next: