Argox AI-6821 User manual

AI-6821 2D Scanner
User Guide

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Regulatory Compliance
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.
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 or her own expenses.
Note All brands and trademarks shall
belong to their respective owner.
Note Specification is subject to changes
without notice.

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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
1Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Unpacking .......................................................1
1.2 Understand your scanner................................3
1.2.1 Scanner .....................................................3
1.2.2 Cradle........................................................4
1.3 Indicators.........................................................5
1.3.1 Status lights...............................................5
1.3.2 Status sound ............................................. 6
1.3.3 Vibration...................................................6
2Get started ............................................................7
2.1 Installation....................................................... 7
2.1.1 Set up your scanner ..................................7
2.1.2 How to scan ..............................................9
2.1.3 Work with the ASCII table.......................10
2.1.4 Search your scanner................................ 10
2.2 Battery...........................................................10
2.2.1 Charge the battery..................................11
2.2.2 Replace the battery.................................11
2.3 Connection....................................................14
2.3.1 Connect to your cradle again..................14
2.3.2 Connect to a Bluetooth adapter .............14
2.3.3 Connect to a mobile device ....................18
Connect to an iOS device ........................ 18
Connect to an Android device ................20
3Controls and settings........................................... 23
3.1 Data transmission.......................................... 23
3.1.1 Character length ..................................... 23
3.1.2 Name of the bar code type.....................24

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3.1.3 AIM symbology ID...................................24
3.1.4 Acknowledge timeout............................. 25
3.1.5 Prefix and suffix ...................................... 27
3.2 Volume and vibration....................................28
3.2.1 Good scan beep duration ....................... 28
3.2.2 Inquiry beep (cradle only).......................29
3.2.3 Scan volume............................................31
3.2.4 Vibration.................................................32
3.2.5 Power on alert ........................................33
3.3 Operating mode ............................................ 34
3.3.1 Handcuff mode .......................................34
3.3.2 Batch mode............................................. 35
3.3.3 Sleep mode (cradle only) ........................36
3.3.4 Auto-sensing mode................................. 37
3.4 Interface selection (cradle only).................... 37
3.4.1 HID setting ..............................................38
Country (cradle only) .............................. 38
Caps Lock (cradle only) ...........................40
Function key (cradle only)....................... 41
Alphanumeric keys (cradle only)............. 42
3.4.2 RS-232 settings .......................................43
Flow control (cradle only) .......................43
Response delay (cradle only) ..................44
Baud (cradle only)...................................46
Parity check (cradle only)........................46
3.5 Update firmware ...........................................49
Install driver ............................................55
3.6 Miscellaneous ............................................... 57
3.6.1 Status lights control ................................ 57
3.6.2 Fill-in light intensity ................................ 57

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3.6.3 PIN code setting...................................... 58
3.6.4 Mobile phone mode ...............................59
3.6.5 Disconnection .........................................59
3.6.6 Aiming pattern ........................................59
3.6.7 Align mode..............................................60
3.6.8 Reset your scanner .................................60
3.6.9 Scanner information ...............................62
3.7 Data Magic .................................................... 63
Data Magic commands ........................... 64
3.7.1 Bar code scanning...................................67
Data format............................................. 67
Bar codes ................................................ 70
Example ..................................................77
3.7.2 Scan Utility..............................................81
Virtual COM ............................................85
4Bar codes............................................................. 87
Code 11 ............................................................... 87
Code 39 ...............................................................90
Italian Pharmacy (Code 32) ................................. 93
Code 93 ...............................................................94
Code 128 .............................................................95
ISBT 128............................................................... 96
EAN-8 ..................................................................98
EAN-13 ................................................................99
UCC-128/EAN-128 (GS1-128) ............................ 101
UPC-A ................................................................102
UPC-E.................................................................104
UPC-E1...............................................................110
Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)..........................................112
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I25)......................................113

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MSI ....................................................................115
Codabar.............................................................118
Chinese 2 of 5....................................................120
Korean 3 of 5 ..................................................... 120
Inverse 1D .........................................................121
US Postnet.........................................................122
US Planet...........................................................123
USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail ............123
UPU FICS Postal .................................................124
UK Postal ...........................................................124
JAP Postal ..........................................................125
Australia Postal..................................................125
Netherlands KIX Code .......................................126
PDF417 ..............................................................126
Micro PDF417.................................................... 127
Micro QR ........................................................... 129
QR Code ............................................................129
MaxiCode ..........................................................130
GS1 Databar ......................................................131
Composite .........................................................133
Aztec..................................................................136
Data Matrix ....................................................... 137
5Troubleshooting ................................................139
5.1 Scanner issues .............................................139
5.2 Bar code issues............................................140
6Specifications ....................................................141
Appendix A. Test symbologies ..............................145
Appendix B. ASCII table ........................................148
Appendix C. Default settings of bar codes............149
Appendix D. Data entry bar codes ........................151

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1Introduction
AI-6821 is a 2D cordless 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, AI-6821 can be used in various
environment without being damaged by
water and dust.
￭High optical resolution AI-6821 reads
high density bar codes up to 3 mil.
￭Distortion processing Even if your bar
code is distorted, AI-6821 still recognizes
it.
1.1 Unpacking
Make sure all following items are included in
your package.
Scanner
Cradle

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Plug
Quick Start Guide
It comes with the
power supply. The plug
varies according to
your country.
USB Cable
or
RS-232 Cable
Power Supply
￭For USB packs, it is
optional.
￭For RS-232 packs, it is
standard.
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.