Argox AS-9600 User manual

AS-9600
User Guide

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information, Part Number,
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
About This Manual......................................................1-1
Unpacking Your Device ..............................................1-1
Connecting the Device................................................1-1
Connecting with USB............................................1-1
ConnectingwithKeyboardWedge.........................1-2
ConnectingwithRS232SerialPort........................1-2
Reading Techniques...................................................1-4
MenuBar Code Security Settings................................1-4
Setting Custom Defaults .............................................1-4
Resetting the Custom Defaults....................................1-5
Chapter 2 - Programming the Interface
Introduction.................................................................2-1
ProgrammingtheInterface-PlugandPlay...................2-1
KeyboardWedge........................................................2-1
RS232 Serial Port.......................................................2-1
Laptop Direct Connect................................................2-2
USB IBM SurePos......................................................2-2
USB PC or MacintoshKeyboard..................................2-3
USB HID.....................................................................2-3
Keyboard Country Layout............................................2-3
Keyboard Style.........................................................2-10
Keyboard Conversion ...............................................2-12
Control Character Output..........................................2-12
Keyboard Modifiers...................................................2-13
Chapter 3 - Input/Output Settings
Power Up Beeper .......................................................3-1
Trigger Click ...............................................................3-1
Good Read andError Indicators..................................3-2
Beeper –Good Read.............................................3-2
Beeper Volume–GoodRead................................3-2

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BeeperPitch –GoodRead ....................................3-3
Beeper Pitch –Error..............................................3-3
BeeperDuration–GoodRead...............................3-3
LED –Good Read.................................................3-4
Numberof Beeps–GoodRead..............................3-4
Number of Beeps–Error.......................................3-4
Good Read Delay..................................................3-5
User-SpecifiedGoodReadDelay...........................3-5
Manual Trigger Mode..................................................3-5
Presentation Mode......................................................3-6
Presentation Sensitivity.........................................3-6
Presentation Centering..........................................3-6
Mobile Phone Read Mode...........................................3-8
Hands FreeTime-Out..................................................3-9
Reread Delay..............................................................3-9
User-SpecifiedRereadDelay.....................................3-10
Centering..................................................................3-10
No Read ...................................................................3-12
Video Reverse ..........................................................3-13
Working Orientation ..................................................3-14
Chapter 4 - Data Editing
Prefix/Suffix Overview.................................................4-1
ToAdd a Prefixor Suffix: .......................................4-1
ToClearOneorAllPrefixesorSuffixes...................4-2
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix
toAll Symbologies............................................4-3
Prefix Selections.........................................................4-3
Suffix Selections .........................................................4-4
Function CodeTransmit..............................................4-4
Intercharacter,Interfunction,
and Intermessage Delays ........................................ 4-4
Intercharacter Delay..............................................4-5
UserSpecifiedIntercharacterDelay.......................4-5
Interfunction Delay ................................................4-6
Intermessage Delay ..............................................4-6

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Chapter 5 - Data Formatting
Data Format Editor Introduction..................................5-1
Add a Data Format.....................................................5-1
Other Programming Selections.............................5-3
Terminal ID Table.......................................................5-4
Data Format Editor Commands..................................5-4
Move Commands..................................................5-5
Search Commands...............................................5-5
Miscellaneous Commands....................................5-6
Data Formatter...........................................................5-7
Primary/Alternate Data Formats .................................5-8
Chapter 6 - Symbologies
All Symbologies..........................................................6-2
Message Length Description.......................................6-2
Codabar .....................................................................6-3
Codabar Concatenation........................................6-4
Code 39......................................................................6-6
Full ASCII .............................................................6-8
Code 39 Code Page .............................................6-9
Interleaved 2 of 5......................................................6-10
NEC 2 of 5................................................................6-11
Code 93....................................................................6-13
Code 93 Code Page ...........................................6-14
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)...........6-15
Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop)....................6-16
Matrix 2 of 5..............................................................6-17
Code 128..................................................................6-18
ISBT 128 Concatenation.....................................6-18
Code 128 Code Page.........................................6-19
GS1-128...................................................................6-20
UPC-A......................................................................6-21
UPC-A/EAN-13
with Extended Coupon Code..................................6-23
Coupon GS1 DataBar Output...................................6-24
UPC-E0....................................................................6-24

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UPC-E1 ....................................................................6-27
EAN/JAN-13.............................................................6-27
ISBNTranslate....................................................6-29
EAN/JAN-8...............................................................6-30
MSI...........................................................................6-32
GS1DataBarOmnidirectional....................................6-34
GS1 DataBar Limited ................................................6-34
GS1DataBarExpanded............................................6-35
Codablock A .............................................................6-36
Codablock F..............................................................6-37
PDF417 ....................................................................6-38
MacroPDF417 ..........................................................6-39
MicroPDF417............................................................6-39
GS1CompositeCodes..............................................6-40
UPC/EAN Version...............................................6-40
GS1 Emulation..........................................................6-41
TCIFLinkedCode39(TLC39)...................................6-42
QR Code...................................................................6-43
QRCode Page....................................................6-44
Data Matrix ...............................................................6-45
DataMatrixCodePage........................................6-46
Aztec Code...............................................................6-47
Aztec Code Page ................................................6-48
ChineseSensible(HanXin)Code..............................6-49
Postal Codes - Linear................................................6-49
ChinaPost(HongKong2of5)..............................6-49
Korea Post..........................................................6-51
Code32……………………………………………………6-52
Chapter 7 - Interface Keys
KeyboardFunctionRelationships................................7-1
Supported Interface Keys............................................7-3
Chapter 8 - Utilities
To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All
Symbologies............................................................8-1
Show Decoder Revision..............................................8-1

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ShowScan Driver Revision.........................................8-1
Show Software Revision .............................................8-1
Show Data Format......................................................8-2
Test Menu ..................................................................8-2
EZConfig-ScanningIntroduction.................................8-2
Resetting theFactory Defaults ....................................8-3
Chapter 9 - Product Specifications
Scanner Product Specifications...................................9-1
StandardConnectorPinouts .......................................9-2
KeyboardWedge..................................................9-2
Serial Output.........................................................9-2
USB......................................................................9-3
Chapter 10 - Maintenance
Repairs.....................................................................10-1
Maintenance.............................................................10-1
Cleaning the Device............................................10-1
InspectingCordsandConnectors ........................10-1
Replacing Cables......................................................10-1
ReplacinganInterfaceCable...............................10-2
Troubleshootinga Scanner .......................................10-2
Chapter 11 - Warranty
Appendix A - Reference Charts
SymbologyCharts.......................................................A-1
LinearSymbologies...............................................A-1
2DSymbologies....................................................A-3
PostalSymbologies...............................................A-3
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) ...............A-4
Lower ASCII Reference Table....................................A-5
ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements............A-10
UnicodeKeyMaps....................................................A-13

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1 Getting Started
About This Manual
This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
area-imaging scanner. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and cus-
tomer support information are also included.
The bar code scanners are factory programmed for the most common terminal
and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, program-
ming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide.
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.
Unpacking Your Device
After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following
steps:
•Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.
•Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
•Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
Connecting the Device
Connecting with USB
A scanner can be connected to the USB port of a computer.
1. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the device first, then to the
computer.
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3. Verify the scanner operation by scanning a bar code from the Sample
Symbols in the back of this manual.
The unit defaults to a USB PC Keyboard. Refer to page 2-3 for other USB
terminal settings.
Connecting with RS232 Serial Port
1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.
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For the scanner or cordless base to work properly, you must have the cor-
rect cable for your type of terminal/computer.
3. Plug the serial connector into the serial port on your computer. Tighten
the two screws to secure the connector to the port.
4. Once the scanner has been fully connected, power up the computer.
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Reading Techniques
The scanner has a view finder that projects a bright red aiming beam that corre-
sponds to the scanner’s horizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be
centered over the bar code, but it can be positioned in any direction for a good
read.
Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol
The aiming beam or pattern is smaller when the scanner is closer to the code
and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or
elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger
bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. To read single
or multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the scanner at an appro-
priate distance from the target, press the button, and center the aiming beam or
pattern on the symbol. If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., lami-
nated), it may be necessary to tilt the code up 15°to 18°to prevent unwanted
reflection.
Menu Bar Code Security Settings
The scanners are programmed by scanning menu bar codes or by sending
serial commands to the scanner. If you want to restrict the ability to scan menu
codes, you can use the Menu Bar Code Security settings.
Setting Custom Defaults
You have the ability to create a set of menu commands as your own, custom
defaults. To do so, scan the Set Custom Defaults bar code below before scan-
nning the menu commands for your custom defaults. If a menu command
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entire sequence will be saved to your custom defaults. When you have entered
all the commands you want to save for your custom defaults, scan the Save
Custom Defaults bar code.
Set Custom Defaults
Save Custom Defaults
You may have a series of custom settings and want to correct a single setting.
To do so, just scan the new setting to overwrite the old one. For example, if you
had previously saved the setting for Beeper Volume at Low to your custom
defaults, and decide you want the beeper volume set to High, just scan the Set
Custom Defaults bar code, then scan the Beeper Volume High menu code,
and then Save Custom Defaults. The rest of the custom defaults will remain,
but the beeper volume setting will be updated.
Resetting the Custom Defaults
If you want the custom default settings restored to your scanner, scan the Acti-
vate Custom Defaults bar code below. This is the recommended default bar
code for most users. It resets the scanner to the custom default settings. If
there are no custom defaults, it will reset the scanner to the factory default set-
tings. Any settings that have not been specified through the custom defaults
will be defaulted to the factory default settings.
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2Programming the Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to program your system for the desired interface.
Programming the Interface - Plug and Play
Plug and Play bar codes provide instant scanner set up for commonly used
interfaces.
Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have
the interface in effect.
RS232 Serial Port
The RS232 Interface bar code is used when connecting to the serial port of a
PC or terminal. The following RS232 Interface bar code also programs a car-
riage return (CR) and a line feed (LF) suffix, baud rate, and data format as indi-
cated below. It also changes the trigger mode to manual.
Option Setting
Baud Rate 115,200 bps
Data Format 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit
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Laptop Direct Connect
For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect bar code allows opera-
tion of the scanner in parallel with the integral keyboard. The following Laptop
Direct Connect bar code also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix and turns
on Emulate External Keyboard (page 2-12).
Laptop Direct Connect
with CR suffix
USB IBM SurePos
Scan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the scanner for an
IBM SurePos (USB handheld scanner) or IBM SurePos (USB tabletop scanner)
interface.
Note: After scanning one of these codes, you must power cycle the cash
register.
USB IBM SurePos
(USB Handheld Scanner)
Interface
USB IBM SurePos
(USB Tabletop Scanner)
Interface
Each bar code above also programs the following suffixes for each symbology:
Symbology
Suffix
Symbology
Suffix
EAN 8
0C
Code 39
00
0A
0B
EAN 13
16
Interleaved 2 of 5
00
0D
0B
UPC A
0D
Code 128
00
18
0B
UPC E
0A
Code 39
00
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USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard
Scan one of the following codes to program the scanner for USB PC Keyboard
or USB Macintosh Keyboard. Scanning these codes also adds a CR and LF.
USB Keyboard (PC)
USB Keyboard (Mac)
USB Japanese Keyboard (PC)
USB HID
Scan the following code to program the scanner for USB HID bar code
scanners.
USB HID Bar Code Scanner
USB Virtual Com
Scan the following code to program the scanner for USB Virtual Com bar code
scanners. To install Virtual Com driver is necessary.
USB HID Bar Code Scanner
Keyboard Country Layout
If your interface is USB Keyboard or Keyboard Wedge, your keyboard layout
default is a US keyboard. To change this layout, scan the appropriate country
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By default, national character replacements are used for the following charac-
ters: #$@[\]^‘{|}~ Refer to the ISO 2022/ISO 646 Character Replacements on
page A-10 to view the character replacements for each country
* United States
United States (Dvorak)
United States (Dvorak left)
United States (Dvorak right)
United States (International)
Albania
Azeri (Cyrillic)
Azeri (Latin)
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia
Brazil