ASP LongReach User manual

LongReach
Scanner
ASP Microcomputers
456 North Road,
Ormond, Victoria, 3204
Australia
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WWW: http://www.asp.com.au
(ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. A.C.N. 004 940 729)
Manual revised: August 6th, 2002 Copyright © 2001-2002 by ASP Microcomputers

Contents
The LongReach scanner .........................................................................1
Barcode Symbologies.............................................................................2
Host Interfaces........................................................................................2
PC Keyboard Wedge.....................................................................3
Wand Emulation ...........................................................................3
Apple Macintosh...........................................................................4
RS-232 Output ..............................................................................4
RS-232 Serial Wedge....................................................................4
Standard LongReach Configurations......................................................5
Standard Wand Emulation Setup ..................................................6
Standard PC Keyboard Wedge Setup............................................7
Standard USB Setup......................................................................8
Standard Apple Macintosh Setup..................................................9
Standard RS-232 Setup...............................................................10
Standard RS-232 Serial Wedge Setup.........................................11
Notebook Type 10 Setup.............................................................12
Notebook Type 13 Setup.............................................................13
Notebook Type 14 Setup.............................................................14
Miscellaneous Options..........................................................................15
RS-232 Baud Rate Setup.............................................................15
Beeper Mode Setup.....................................................................16
Trigger Mode Setup....................................................................17
ISBN (SCIS) Conversion............................................................18
Output Terminators for PC, Notebook, USB and Apple.............18
Terminators for RS-232 and Serial Wedge Only........................19
Output Delays for PC Keyboard Wedge & Notebooks...............20
Symbology Setup........................................................................21
Electromagnetic Interference................................................................22
Warranty...............................................................................................22

LongReach scanner 1
The LongReach scanner
ASP's LongReach scanner is a compact high-performance hand-held
CCD barcode scanner suitable for reading barcodes from 5cm to 20cm
away.
The LongReach scanner has a yellow
push button switch positioned right
where your index finger comfortably sits
when the scanner is held in your hand.
To read a barcode, simply press the
button and point the scanner's red beam
at the barcode. The scanner will
automatically read the barcode, output
the data, and beep to signal a successful
read.
The LongReach scanner has been
pre-programmed to read most barcode
types you are likely to encounter. For
special requirements, please contact ASP or your dealer.
If you are having trouble reading barcode labels, the most common
causes are likely to be:
• Trying to read a barcode that is too long for the scanner,
• Trying to read a barcode from too far away, or too close,
• Not having the reading beam properly positioned over the barcode,
or
• Having the reading beam covering more than one barcode.
Very poor quality or damaged barcode labels may also present scanning
problems, but it may be possible to read them by moving the scanner’s
reading beam up and down the label in the direction of the bars, to find
an undamaged path across the barcode symbol.

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Barcode Symbologies
Scanning nicely printed barcode labels is simple, and most decoders can
easily read well-printed labels. But because there are so many poorly
printed barcode labels in the real world, the LongReach scanner has
been designed to handle printing tolerances of up to ± 200% to help it
to read virtually any barcode label, even if it’s badly printed.
The ASP LongReach scanner auto-discriminates all popular and special
barcode symbologies, including:
• Standard Code 39, Full ASCII Code 39, Code 32, HIBC
• Code 93, Code 11, Codabar, NW-7
• Code 128 A/B/C sets, UCC/EAN 128
• Product Codes (UPC/EAN/JAN/CAN/APN) with addendum
• Standard/Industrial/Matrix/Inverted/Compressed 2 of 5
• MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, IBM Delta, BCD, ITF
• Interleaved 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5 S Code, IATA
Host Interfaces
The ASP LongReach scanner has five standard interface types
built-in - PC Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, Apple Macintosh,
RS-232 Output and RS-232 Serial Wedge. These interfaces are
selected via special setup barcodes, and connect via plug-in adaptor
cables.
One adaptor cable is supplied with each ASP LongReach scanner,
additional adaptor cables are available as optional extras. Adaptor
cables can be removed by pushing the end of a paper clip into the hole
near the LongReach scanner end of the adaptor, and then carefully
pulling the connector out.
The standard termination character for the LongReach scanner is a
single carriage return. To remove this terminator, or to change it back
to a single carriage return, please use the setup barcodes on page 18.
Other termination characters are also available - please contact ASP or
your dealer with your requirements.

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PC Keyboard Wedge
The Keyboard Wedge interface connects between an IBM AT or PS/2
or compatible computer and its keyboard, and power for the scanner
and interface is taken from the computer.
The PC’s keyboard still operates normally, but when a barcode is
scanned, the keyboard is momentarily disabled, and the barcode data is
sent to the computer as if it had been entered from the keyboard. In this
way, all your existing programs are able to accept barcode input
without requiring any modifications.
The Keyboard Wedge adaptor cable is available in two forms - for AT
type computers (not old PC or XT types) using large 5-pin DIN
connectors, and for PS/2 type computers using 6-pin mini-DIN
connectors.
To install the Keyboard Wedge, first turn off your computer, and
unplug the keyboard from the computer. The cable from the keyboard
should now be plugged into the socket on the adaptor cable, and the
plug on the adaptor cable plugs in to where the keyboard used to be
connected on the computer.
Turn the computer on, and the LongReach scanner will emit a high/low
beep to indicate that it has passed its power-on diagnostic tests.
Wand Emulation
The Wand Emulation interface decodes barcodes and converts them to
wand-compatible signals, so that you can easily upgrade your existing
barcode decoder.
The Wand Emulation interface uses the Hewlett Packard wand signal
standard, with a high level idle state, high output on black, 30ms
margin time and 50us module time. Other signal levels and timings are
also available - please contact ASP or your dealer with your
requirements. The Wand Emulation interface uses a female D9
connector, with wand data on pin 2, ground on pin 7 and +5v on pin 9.
The LongReach scanner is a low power scanner, ideally suited to
portable applications.

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Apple Macintosh
The Apple Macintosh interface connects between an Apple Mac
keyboard and mouse, or to the second ADB port, and barcode data is
transmitted to the computer as if it had been entered from the keyboard.
In this way, all of your existing programs automatically accept barcode
input.
To connect the LongReach scanner, unplug the Mac from mains power,
then unplug the mouse from the keyboard. Plug the adaptor’s male
connector (the one with the pins) into the socket that the mouse used to
plug into, then plug the mouse into the other socket on the adaptor
cable, effectively interposing the adaptor between the two.
Alternatively, the male connector of the Apple Macintosh interface can
be connected directly to the second ADB port on the back of the
computer. The other socket on the adaptor cable can simply be left
hanging free.
RS-232 Output
The RS-232 interface outputs decoded barcode scans using ASCII
codes and the RS-232 standard. The RS-232 interface is compatible
with ASP's ASPKey software, allowing RS-232 output to be accepted
from the serial port and placed directly in the keyboard buffer of IBM
PC compatible computers.
The RS-232 interface is supplied with a special power supply and
regulator (5 volt DC 500mA), which provides power for the LongReach
scanner.
The RS-232 interface is supplied set to 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity
and 1 stop bit. To change the baud rate, please use the setup barcodes
on page 15.
RS-232 Serial Wedge
The RS-232 Serial Wedge interface also outputs decoded barcode
scans using ASCII codes and the RS-232 interface standard, but it
includes RS-232 joining circuitry, allowing it to be used in between an
RS-232 video terminal and host computer.
The Serial Wedge is supplied with a special power supply and
regulator (5 volt DC 500mA), which provides power for the LongReach
scanner.

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The Serial Wedge assembly connects between a full-duplex
asynchronous ASCII RS-232 video terminal and its host computer.
Data from the terminal is fed into the Serial Wedge and logically
joined with the wedge's outgoing RS-232 signal. In this manner, the
host computer is “tricked” into thinking that barcode scans have been
typed on the terminal’s keyboard. ASCII code only is available.
The Serial Wedge is designed to suit video terminals fitted with a
female D25 connector (this is the usual case). If your video terminal
instead uses a D25 male connector, you should contact ASP for advice.
Switch off the terminal, then unplug the RS-232 cable from the host
computer from the back of the video terminal, and plug it into the serial
wedge cable. Next, plug the other connector on the serial wedge cable
into the connector on the video terminal that the cable from the host
computer was plugged into, effectively interposing the Serial Wedge
between the two.
The RS-232 Serial Wedge interface is supplied set to 9600 baud, 8 data
bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. To change the baud rate, please use the
setup barcodes on page 15.
Standard LongReach Configurations
The next section of this manual contains the standard configuration sheets
for each of the available interfaces. Your LongReach scanner will already
have been properly configured and tested for the interface you ordered it
with, so these setup sheets are included just for completeness and in case you
purchase additional interface adaptors.
To set up your LongReach scanner, simply turn to the relevant page for the
interface type you require, and scan the setup barcodes on that page, taking
care to scan them in the numerical order shown. You must not skip any
barcodes, or scan any of the barcodes more than once. If you make a
mistake, simply scan the END barcode and start again.
The LongReach scanner has a vast number of data formatting, verification
and operational control options, far more than could be covered in this
manual. If you have any special scanning requirements, it’s likely that the
LongReach scanner can be configured to suit, so please contact ASP or
your dealer to discuss your needs.

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Standard Wand Emulation Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
WAND EMULATION DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
0
6
8
7
MARGIN TIME
8
4 (30 millisecs)
9
NARROW/WIDE RATIO
10
1 (1:2.5)
11
ADJUSTABLE BUZZER TONE
12
0 (DISABLE)
13
CCD/LASER OP. MODE
14
0 (LOW POWER MODE)
15
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
16
0
17
1
18
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
19
0
20
2
21
END

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Standard PC Keyboard Wedge Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
KEYBOARD WEDGE DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
0
6
1
7
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
8
0
9
1
10
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
2
13
END

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Standard USB Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
USB KEYBOARD DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
1
6
8
7
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
8
0
9
1
10
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
2
13
END

LongReach scanner 9
Standard Apple Macintosh Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
PROGRAM
3
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
4
0
5
5
6
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
7
0
8
1
9
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
10
0
11
2
12
END

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Standard RS-232 Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
SERIAL COMMS DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
0
6
6
7
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
8
0
9
1
10
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
2
13
END

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Standard RS-232 Serial Wedge Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
SERIAL COMMS DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
0
6
7
7
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
8
0
9
1
10
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
2
13
END

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Notebook Type 10 Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
KEYBOARD WEDGE DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
1
6
0
7
INTERCHARACTER DELAY
8
1
9
2
10
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
1
13
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
14
0
15
2
16
END

LongReach scanner 13
Notebook Type 13 Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
KEYBOARD WEDGE DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
1
6
3
7
INTERCHARACTER DELAY
8
1
9
2
10
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
1
13
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
14
0
15
2
16
END

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Notebook Type 14 Setup
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown. Note,
however, that you won’t normally need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
2
KEYBOARD WEDGE DEFAULTS
3
PROGRAM
4
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
5
1
6
4
7
INTERCHARACTER DELAY
8
1
9
2
10
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
11
0
12
1
13
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
14
0
15
2
16
END

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Miscellaneous Options
The final section of this manual contains the setup barcodes for a number of
the more common options, such as setting the baud rate, the beeper and
trigger modes, the termination character, and ISBN (SCIS) mode.
Remember that you shouldn’t need to scan these setup barcodes – your
scanner will normally have been supplied already set up for you.
RS-232 Baud Rate Setup
To set the baud rate, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the
SET BAUD RATE barcode, then one of the baud rate barcodes on the right,
then the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
2
SET BAUD RATE
4
END
3
38400 baud
3
19200 baud
3
9600 baud
3
4800 baud
3
2400 baud
3
1200 baud
3
600 baud

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Beeper Mode Setup
To set the beeper mode, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then
the BEEPER TONE barcode, then one of the option barcodes on the right,
then the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
2
BEEPER TONE
4
END
3
No Beep
3
Low Pitch
3
Medium Pitch
3
High Pitch
3
Very High Pitch