Argox AI-6820 User manual

AI-6820/AI-6820HD
2D Scanner
User Guide
http://www.argox.com
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V1.11 26-02-2018
V1.0-23-08-20
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Regulatory Compliance
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
RF exposure warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING:
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure

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limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Note All brands and trademarks shall
belong to their respective owner.
Note Specification is subject to changes
without notice.

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Contents
1Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Unpacking ....................................................... 1
1.2 Understand your scanner................................1
1.2.1 Scanner .....................................................1
1.3 Indicators.........................................................2
1.3.1 Status lights...............................................2
1.3.2 Status sound ............................................. 2
1.3.3 Vibration ................................................... 2
2Get started ............................................................3
2.1 Installation.......................................................3
2.1.1 Set up your scanner ..................................3
2.1.2 How to scan ..............................................4
2.1.3 Work with the ASCII table......................... 5
2.2Unplug cable ................................................... 6
3Controls and settings............................................. 7
3.1 Data transmission............................................8
3.1.1 Character length .......................................8
3.1.2 Name of the bar code type.......................8
3.1.3 AIM symbology ID..................................... 9
3.1.4 Prefix and suffix ........................................9
3.2 Volume and vibration....................................11
3.2.1 Good scan beep duration .......................11
3.2.2 Scan volume............................................12
3.2.3 Vibration ................................................. 14
3.2.4 Power on alert ........................................14
3.3 Operating mode ............................................14
3.3.1 Auto-sensing mode.................................15
3.4 Interface selection.........................................16

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3.4.1 HID setting ..............................................16
Country ...................................................16
Caps Lock ................................................19
Function key............................................19
Alphanumeric keys..................................20
3.4.2 RS-232 settings .......................................21
Flow control ............................................21
Response delay .......................................23
Baud........................................................24
Parity check.............................................25
3.5 Update firmware ...........................................27
Install driver ............................................34
3.6 Miscellaneous ............................................... 36
3.6.1 Fill-in light intensity ................................ 36
3.6.2 Mobile phone mode ...............................37
3.6.3 Aiming pattern........................................37
3.6.4 Align mode..............................................38
3.6.5 Edit GS1 character setting....................... 38
3.6.6 Reset your scanner ................................. 39
3.6.7 Scanner information ...............................40
3.7 Data Magic ....................................................41
Data Magic commands ........................... 42
3.7.1 Bar code scanning...................................45
Data format............................................. 45
Bar codes ................................................48
Example ..................................................55
3.7.2 Scan Utility..............................................59
Virtual COM ............................................63
4. Bar codes 65
Code 11 ...............................................................65

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Code 39 ...............................................................68
Italian Pharmacy (Code 32) ................................. 71
Code 93 ...............................................................72
Code 128 .............................................................73
ISBT 128............................................................... 74
EAN-8 ..................................................................76
EAN-13 ................................................................77
UCC-128/EAN-128 (GS1-128).............................. 79
UPC-A ..................................................................80
UPC-E................................................................... 82
UPC-E1.................................................................88
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)............................................90
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I25)........................................91
MSI ......................................................................93
Codabar............................................................... 96
Chinese 2 of 5......................................................98
Korean 3 of 5 .......................................................98
Inverse 1D ...........................................................99
US Postnet.........................................................100
US Planet...........................................................101
USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail ............101
UPU FICS Postal .................................................102
UK Postal ...........................................................102
JAP Postal ..........................................................103
Australia Postal..................................................103
Netherlands KIX Code .......................................104
PDF417 ..............................................................104
Micro PDF417....................................................105
Micro QR ...........................................................107
QR Code ............................................................107

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MaxiCode ..........................................................108
GS1 Databar ......................................................109
Composite .........................................................111
Aztec..................................................................114
Data Matrix .......................................................115
OCR(Optical character recognition) ..................116
4Troubleshooting ................................................122
4.1 Scanner issues.............................................122
4.2 Bar code issues............................................123
5Specifications ....................................................124
5.1 Pin Assignments ..........................................127
Appendix A. Test symbologies ..............................128
Appendix B. ASCII table ........................................131
Appendix C. Default settings of bar codes............132
Appendix D. Data entry bar codes ........................134

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1Introduction
AI-6820/AI-6820HD is a 2D scanner that can
read bar codes on objects or on screens. The
high performance scanning engine delivers
high speed and high readability, making it an
ideal scanning solution for business.
￭High decoding performance Fast and
easy scan for 1D and 2D bar codes.
￭Water resistant and dust-tight With the
IP65 rating, your scanner can be used in
various environment without being
damaged by water and dust.
￭High optical resolution Your scanner
reads high density bar codes up to 4 mil.
￭Distortion processing Even if your bar
code is distorted, AI-6820/AI-6820HD still
recognizes it.
1.1 Unpacking
Make sure all following items are included in
your package.
AI-6820/AI-6820HD
Scanner
Quick Start Guide

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USB Cable
or
RS-232 Cable
USB to RJ45
RS-232 to RJ45
Plug and Power Supply
The power supply is
the optional accessory
for RS-232 packs.
When you receive your scanner, open the
package immediately and inspect for shipping
damage. If you discover any damage, contact
the shipping company and file a claim. Argox
is not responsible for any damage incurred
during shipping. Save all package materials for
the shipping company to inspect.
Note If any item is missing, please
contact your local dealer.