ASP Zapper Tornado 2D User manual

Zapper Tornado 2D
ASP Microcomputers
14 Business Park Drive,
Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168
Australia
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email: [e-mail]
World Wide Web: https://www.asp.com.au
(ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. A.C.N. 004 940 729)
Version 1.0 – October 6th, 2021 Copyright © 2021 by ASP Microcomputers
The ASP logo is a trademark of ASP Microcomputers

Contents
Welcome to your Zapper Tornado 2D ...................................................1
How to use your Zapper Tornado 2D .................................................2
Supported Barcode Symbologies .......................................................3
What’s where on your Zapper Tornado 2D........................................3
Configuration.........................................................................................4
Beeper Tone/Pitch .............................................................................5
Beeper Volume ..................................................................................6
Output Terminator.............................................................................7
Tilde Prefix .........................................................................................8
Blue Power Indicator..........................................................................9
Limited Warranty.................................................................................10

Zapper Tornado 2D
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Welcome to your Zapper Tornado 2D
The Zapper Tornado 2D is a Handheld Area Imager with the following
features:
•Reads most challenging and problematic barcodes
•Reads electronic barcodes from smartphone screens
•Superior first-time read
•Omni-directional scanning
•Clear audio and visual feedback
•Withstands drops from 1.8m onto concrete
The Tornado 2D handheld scanner is built to deliver maximum value.
Its versatility and affordable pricing make it the tool of choice for retail
applications, as well as general use. The Tornado 2D’s advanced
imaging platform rapidly scans barcodes from product labels,
membership cards, and electronic coupons, whether 1D or 2D. The
Tornado 2D is a highly cost-effective option that will fit any budget!
The Tornado 2D easily captures a wide range of 1D and 2D barcodes,
as well as a myriad of problematic items that are often encountered by
businesses, such as distorted, soiled, or damaged labels, barcodes on
curves or reflective surfaces, and electronic coupons on smartphone
screens with poor lighting.
The Tornado 2D features omni-directional reading, which makes it
much easier to use - no need to align your scanner with the barcode,
simply point, scan and you’re good to go! Scanning becomes highly
intuitive and effortless.
The Tornado 2D’s “round spot” LED beam helps users aim faster and
with greater accuracy. A separate background light is also projected to
further expedite data capture; this bright red illumination is
particularly useful when ambient light is low.
Equipped with a loud beeper and multi-colour LED lights, the Tornado
2D provides the status information you need through conspicuous
feedback.

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Zapper Tornado 2D
How to use your Zapper Tornado 2D
The Zapper Tornado 2D can be operated in hand-held mode using a
push-button trigger, or in hands-free presentation mode using an
optional cradle. In either mode, it must be connected to a USB port on
your computer. You don’t need to load any drivers, and you don’t
need to set anything up – just plug it in!
You also don’t have to change any settings to swap between hand-held
mode and cradle mode – the scanner knows when it’s in its cradle and
changes to presentation mode automatically.
To read a barcode in hand-held mode, hold the
scanner about 2 to 30cm away from the barcode,
press the trigger, and
direct the scanner's green
reading spot (shown on
the left) onto the barcode
you want to read.
If there is more than one barcode in close
proximity, move the scanner closer to the barcode you want to read
before pressing the trigger.
In presentation mode using the cradle, you just need to wave the
barcoded item under the scanner and the beam will automatically turn
on and scan the barcode.
In either case, the scanner will read the
barcode, output the data, flash the green
“good read” indicator, and beep to signal a
successful read.
The Tornado 2D reads most 1D and 2D
barcode types that you are likely to
encounter. For special requirements,
please contact ASP or your dealer.

Zapper Tornado 2D
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Supported Barcode Symbologies
The Zapper Tornado 2D auto-discriminates all popular and special 1D
and 2D barcode symbologies.
1D Linear Codes
Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32, Code 128, GS1-128, Codabar,
Code 11, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Standard & Industrial 2 of 5,
Interleaved & Matrix 2 of 5, IATA, UPC/EAN/JAN, UPC/EAN/JAN with
Addendum, Telepen, MSI/Plessey & UK/Plessey
2D Codes
PDF417, Micro PDF417, Codablock F, Code 16K, Code 49, Composite
Codes, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Aztec, MicroQR
Postal Barcodes
Australian Post, US Planet, US Postnet, Japan Post, Posi LAPA State
Code
What’s where on your Zapper Tornado 2D

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Zapper Tornado 2D
Configuration
You can scan the special 2D configuration barcode below to reset your
scanner to ASP’s “factory default” settings.
This barcode sets the Zapper Tornado 2D to USB mode, with medium
beeper volume and Code 25 minimum length of 2. Any custom
settings that you have made to the scanner will be undone.
Please note that you are unlikely to need to scan this barcode.

Zapper Tornado 2D
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Beeper Tone/Pitch
To change the beeper tone/pitch, 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.
You must scan all of the barcodes below in the numerical order shown,
and the scanner must beep after every barcode.
1
PROGRAM
3
No Beep
2
BEEPER TONE
3
Low Pitch
3
Medium Pitch
3
High Pitch
4
END
3
Very High Pitch
Please release the trigger after scanning each configuration barcode
and wait at least one second before pressing the trigger again to scan
the next barcode. If a barcode will not scan, release the trigger, wait a
second, press the trigger again, then try to read the barcode again.

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Zapper Tornado 2D
Beeper Volume
To set the beeper volume, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left
below, then the BEEPER VOLUME barcode, then one of the option
barcodes on the right, then the END barcode on the left.
You must scan all of the barcodes below in the numerical order shown,
and the scanner must beep after every barcode.
1
PROGRAM
3
Low
2
BEEPER VOLUME
3
Medium
4
END
3
High
Please release the trigger after scanning each configuration barcode
and wait at least one second before pressing the trigger again to scan
the next barcode. If a barcode will not scan, release the trigger, wait a
second, press the trigger again, then try to read the barcode again.

Zapper Tornado 2D
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Output Terminator
To set the terminator character, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the
left below, then KEYBOARD TERMINATOR barcode, then one of the
terminator barcodes on the right, then the END barcode on the left.
You must scan all of the barcodes below in the numerical order shown,
and the scanner must beep after every barcode.
1
PROGRAM
3
NONE
2
TERMINATOR
3
ENTER
3
TAB
4
END
3
SPACE
Please release the trigger after scanning each configuration barcode
and wait at least one second before pressing the trigger again to scan
the next barcode. If a barcode will not scan, release the trigger, wait a
second, press the trigger again, then try to read the barcode again.

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Zapper Tornado 2D
Tilde Prefix
Some applications require each barcode to be output with an extra
character before the barcode. A common prefix character is the
tilde ~, and the barcodes below allow this to be set.
You must scan all of the barcodes below in the numerical order shown,
and the scanner must beep after every barcode.
1
PROGRAM
3
7
2
PREAMBLE
4
E
5
FINISH PREAMBLE
6
END
To turn off the tilde prefix, just scan all of the barcodes above except
for barcodes 3 and 4.
Please release the trigger after scanning each configuration barcode
and wait at least one second before pressing the trigger again to scan
the next barcode. If a barcode will not scan, release the trigger, wait a
second, press the trigger again, then try to read the barcode again.

Zapper Tornado 2D
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Blue Power Indicator
Normally, the blue power indicator light is lit whenever the Zapper
Tornado 2D is plugged in. However, if the glow isn’t to your liking, or
you want to reduce the Zapper’s power requirements in a battery-
powered application, scan the barcodes below to turn it off or on.
First, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the
POWER INDICATOR barcode, then either the OFF or ON barcode on
the right, and finally the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
OFF
2
POWER INDICATOR
3
ON
4
END
Please release the trigger after scanning each configuration barcode
and wait at least one second before pressing the trigger again to scan
the next barcode. If a barcode will not scan, release the trigger, wait a
second, press the trigger again, then try to read the barcode again.

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Zapper Tornado 2D
Limited Warranty
To the extent permitted by law, ASP's warranty in respect of the
Zapper Tornado 2D and its optional SmartStand and their use is limited
to correction of defects due to faulty components or workmanship for
a period of two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does
not cover cables or wear and tear to products.
This warranty is in lieu of other warranties express or implied including
but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for purpose. In no event will ASP Microcomputers be liable for
damages including loss of profits or other consequential damages
arising out of use or inability to use the products.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states give
other rights and/or do not allow excluding or limiting implied
warranties or limiting liability for consequential damages. Accordingly,
the above limitations/exclusions may not apply to you. If any provision
of this agreement shall be void unlawful or unenforceable then that
provision shall be severable without affecting the validity of remaining
provisions. This agreement is governed by the law of Victoria,
Australia.
It is your responsibility to carefully pack any unit being returned for
service, warranty or otherwise, and pay shipping charges to your
dealer location or ASP. Units sent freight collect will not be accepted.
Freight back to you will be paid by ASP in the case of warranty repairs.
If you require support for an ASP product, please visit our web site at
http://www.asp.com.au/support-centre.html or send an email to
[email protected].