Argox AS-8512 User manual

User’s Manual
Argox
Handheld Bar Code
Scanner
Model No.: AS-8510

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USINGAS-8510/8512 RADIO CRADLE
TheAS-8510/8512 radio cradle paired with one
AS-8510/8512 scanner, builds a Cordless Reading
System for the collection, decoding and transmission
of barcoded data.
It can be connected to a Host PC through an RS232,
Keyboard wedge or USB cable and is suited for a
single-cradle layout.
The LEDs signal of the AS-8510/8512 radio cradle
status, asdescribed in the following:
BATTERY:
-Green LED blinking: thebatter charge is in
progress.
-Green LED On: the battery is completely charged.
TRANSMISSION:
-Green LED On: the radio cradle is powered.
-Orange LED blinking: the radio cradle receives
data and commands from the Host or the
scanner.
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING
THE RADIO CARDLE INTERFACE
CABLE
The radio cradle can be connected to a Host by
means of an RS232, Keyboard wedge or USB cable
which must be simply plugged into the Host connector,
placed on the base of the cradle. In addition the cradle
must be connected to an external power supply.
To disconnect the cable, insert a paper clip or other
small similar object into the hole at the back of the
cradle. Push down on the clip while unplugging the
cradle.

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Default setting
For each barcode shown as below:
Read
Enable
CodeType
8510 8512
Checksum
Verification
Enable
Checksum
Transmission
Enable
Code
ID
UPC-AVV VVA
UPC-EVV VVE
EAN-13 VV VVF
EAN-8VV VVFF
Code-39 VV *
Interleaved
2 of 5 VV
i
Industrial
2 of 5 --i
Matrix 2 of 5 B
Codabar %
Code-128 VV V#
Code-93 V two digits &
Code-11 VOne digit O
MSI/Plessey V@
UK/Plessey V@
Telepen S
Standard 2 of 5 VVi
China Post t
Italian
Pharmacode.
p
Code-16K V(8512) --
PDF417 V(8512) --
EAN UCC
Composite --RC

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Depth-head 35 mm
Weight Less than 250g (with a battery)
ArgoScan 8510/8512
Specification Model 8510 / 8512
Operational
Light Source 635 nm Visible Red LED
Optical System 2048 pixel CCD
(Charge-coupled device)
Depth of Scan Field Up to 600mm (CODE 39, PSC=90%,
20mils)
Scanning Width 160mm
Scan Speed 400 scans/sec
Resolution 0.1mm(4mils) Code39,PCS=90%
Print Contrast 25% or more
ScanningAngle Front: 60° Rear: 60° Yaw: 70°
Decode Capability Autodiscriminates all standard
barcodes;Other symbologies can be
ordered optionally (2D symbologies for
8512 only)
Beeper Operation 7 tones or no beep
Indicator Green & Red led
Mechanical
Length 164 mm
Width-handle 30 mm
Width-head 78 mm
Depth-handle 56 mm

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Case material ABS (over molded at contact pointed)
Cushion material Double injection
Cradle interface RS232, Keyboard wedge, USB
Electrical
Input Voltage
(Cradle) 5 VDC ± 10% VDC
Power -Operating
(Cradle) 5 VDC
Power –Standby
(Cradle) 5 VDC
Current –Operating
(Cradle) 132 mA
Current –Standby
(Cradle) 132 mA
Charge Current
(Cradle) 340 mA
Input Voltage
(Scanner) 3.4V ~ 4.2V
Power -Operating
(Scanner) 3.2V ~ 4.0V
Power –Standby
(Scanner) 3.4V ~ 4.2V
Current –Operating
(Scanner) 225 mA
Current –Standby
(Scanner) 13 mA
Light Level Up to 70000 Lux
Shock 1.5m drop onto concrete
Contaminants Seals to resist airborne particulate
contaminants (IP42)

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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 AS-8510 / 8512
To program the 8510 or 8512, 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 outpage. 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 AlphanumericEntry
Interface
selection
Keyboard Wedge
RS-232
Wand emulation
USB
Keyboard/RS-232
Autodetection
Reserved
00*
01
02
03
04
05
Program
Exit
Program Barcode
Option Barcode
Exit Barcode
Back Fold Out
Finish barcode

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Exit
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.
Interfaceselection: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
Reserved
00
01
02
(8110/8210/8150)
03
04*
05
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