ASP Zapper Tornado 2D User manual

Barcode
Zapper
2D
ASP Microcomputers
14 Business Park Drive,
Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168
Australia
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ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. A.C.N. 004 940 729
Version 1 – March 14th, 2023 Copyright © 2023 by ASP Microcomputers
Barcode Zapper 2D and Barcode Zapper 2D are trademarks of ASP Microcomputers

Contents
The ASP Barcode Zapper 2D..................................................................................... 1
Simple to Use ....................................................................................................... 2
Barcode Symbologies............................................................................................... 2
Host Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 3
USB....................................................................................................................... 3
RS-232 .................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Configurations .......................................................................................... 4
USB....................................................................................................................... 5
RS-232 .................................................................................................................. 6
Miscellaneous Options ............................................................................................ 7
SCIS (ISBN-10 and ISBN-13) ................................................................................... 8
Australia Post Barcodes ........................................................................................ 9
Beeper Mode...................................................................................................... 10
Trigger Mode ...................................................................................................... 11
Tilde Prefix ......................................................................................................... 12
Output Terminators for USB Only ....................................................................... 13
RS-232 Baud Rate ............................................................................................... 14
Output Terminators for RS-232 Only................................................................... 15
Electromagnetic Interference (EMC) ...................................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................................................................................... 16

Barcode Zapper 2D
1
The ASP Barcode Zapper 2D
ASP’s new Barcode Zapper 2D retains our famous 1D Barcode Zapper name,
but delivers the best value 2D handheld imager for retail and commercial
applications.
Specifically designed to satisfy the increasing demands of 2D barcode
scanning in the cost-sensitive retail and commercial segments, the Barcode
Zapper 2D delivers superior reading performance in a stylish and durable
design.
The new Barcode Zapper 2D
delivers superior reading
performance, easily capturing the
challenging barcodes that typical
applications present to it, including
distorted, soiled, and damaged
barcodes, as well as barcodes on
mobile phone screens.
The Barcode Zapper 2D is capable
of reading high-density barcodes on
contact, and has a superior reading
range of more than 30cm on 100%
UPC/EAN symbols.
The Barcode Zapper 2D uses state-
of-the-art Imaging Technology
inside, with a sleek yet lightweight
form factor outside. It not only
provides superior reading
performance, but also delivers easy-to-use ergonomics and modern
appearance. The Barcode Zapper 2D projects a high visibility green aiming
spot, which helps users to aim the scanner faster with greater accuracy.
The characteristics of reliability, efficiency and outstanding cost-
performance make the new Barcode Zapper 2D well-suited for a broad
range of applications and environments, especially for those small to
medium sized business. The new Barcode Zapper 2D is the ideal solution
for streamlining workflow while boosting productivity.
Designed to allow intensive use all day long, the new Barcode Zapper 2D's
ergonomic handle grip and big trigger button provide maximum comfort
without compromising the sleek-yet-modern form factor. The durable
housing ensures that the new Barcode Zapper 2D can survive multiple 1.6-
metre drops to concrete; thus providing long lasting reliability and
performance.

2
Barcode Zapper 2D
Simple to Use
To read a barcode, simply pick up the scanner – the green “aiming” spot will
appear. Move the green spot onto the barcode you want to read and press
the trigger button. The scanner will read the barcode, output the data,
flash a “good read” indicator, and beep to signal a successful read.
Your Barcode Zapper 2D 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 wide for the scanner
•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 will often be possible to read them by moving the scanner
up and down the label in the direction of the bars, to find an undamaged
path across the barcode symbol.
Barcode Symbologies
Scanning nicely printed barcode labels is simple, and most scanners can
easily read well-printed labels. But because there are so many poorly
printed barcode labels in the real world, the Barcode Zapper 2D 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 Barcode Zapper 2D reads all popular barcode symbologies,
including:
1D: Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32, Code 128, GS1-128, Codabar,
Code 11, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Standard and Industrial 2 of 5,
Interleaved and Matrix 2 of 5, IATA, UPC/EAN/JAN, UPC/EAN/JAN
with Addendum, Telepen, MSI/Plessey and UK/Plessey
2D: PDF417, Micro PDF417, Codablock F, Code 16K, Code 49, Composite
Codes, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Aztec, and MicroQR

Barcode Zapper 2D
3
Host Interfaces
The ASP Barcode Zapper 2D has two standard interface types built-in - USB,
and RS-232. These interfaces are selected via special setup barcodes, and
connect via interchangeable cables.
One cable is supplied with each ASP Barcode Zapper; and 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 base of the Barcode
Zapper, and then carefully pulling the connector out.
The standard termination character for the Barcode Zapper 2D is a single
Enter (or carriage return). To remove this terminator, or to change it back
to a single Enter, please use the setup barcodes on pages 13 or 15. Other
termination characters are also possible - please contact ASP or your dealer
with your requirements.
USB
The USB interface is the most common way to connect devices to
computers.
Able to work just about any modern computer or computing device, the
Barcode Zapper 2D’s USB interface is truly plug-and-play, with no drivers or
software required. Barcode scans simply appear as if typed on the
keyboard.
To install the USB interface Barcode Zapper 2D, all you need to do is plug it
into any USB connector on your computer. The USB port provides all the
power required for the Barcode Zapper.
RS-232
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 Windows computers.
The RS-232 interface is supplied with a special regulated power supply (5
volt DC 500mA), which provides power for the Barcode Zapper 2D.
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
14.

4
Barcode Zapper 2D
Standard Configurations
The next section of this manual contains the standard configuration sheets
for each of the available interfaces. Your Barcode Zapper 2D 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 Barcode Zapper 2D unit, 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 Barcode Zapper 2D 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
Barcode Zapper 2D can be configured to suit, so please contact ASP or your
dealer to discuss your needs.
NOTE: In most circumstances, you won’t need to scan any of the barcodes
on the following pages - your Barcode Zapper 2D will normally have already
been set up correctly for you.

Barcode Zapper 2D
5
USB
The barcodes below configure the Barcode Zapper 2D to connect via USB.
Note that scanning these barcodes will remove any custom settings you
have made. In most situations, you will not need to scan these barcodes.
Remember that you must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order
shown (1-5 in the left column, then 6-12 in the right column), and you must
wait for the scanner to beep after every barcode.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
6
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
2
PROGRAM
7
0
3
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
8
1
4
1
9
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
5
8
10
0
11
2
12
END

6
Barcode Zapper 2D
RS-232
The barcodes below configure the Barcode Zapper 2D to connect via
RS-232. Note that scanning these barcodes will remove any custom settings
you have made. In most situations, you will not need to scan these
barcodes.
Remember that you must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order
shown (1-5 in the left column, then 6-12 in the right column), and you must
wait for the scanner to beep after every barcode.
1
MASTER DEFAULT
6
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
2
PROGRAM
7
0
3
HOST INTERFACE SELECTION
8
1
4
0
9
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
5
6
10
0
11
2
12
END

Barcode Zapper 2D
7
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 any of these setup barcodes –
your Barcode Zapper 2D has been supplied already set up for you.

8
Barcode Zapper 2D
SCIS (ISBN-10 and ISBN-13)
SCIS stands for Schools Catalogue Information Service. It is a service that
provides schools with consistent, high-quality library catalogue records, in
order to reduce the cost and duplication of effort of cataloguing resources.
ISBN is a number in the barcode on the back cover of every book, assigned
to books on an individual basis. This number registers and identifies a book
worldwide and associates the publisher, and other essential information, to
one book alone, because every single ISBN is unique.
Until 2007, ISBNs were ten digits long (ISBN-10); today they are thirteen
digits long (ISBN-13).
SCIS accepts both ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 codes, it really doesn’t matter
whether your barcode scanner outputs ISBN barcodes as 10 digits or 13
digits.
However, at some time in the future, SCIS may change this policy. If they
do, or if you use your scanner with ISBN codes and an application other
than SCIS that only accepts 13 digit ISBN codes, you can easily turn off
ISBN/SCIS mode using the barcodes below.
First, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the
EAN/CAN/JAN SETTING barcode, then one of the ISBN options on the right,
and finally the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
Convert to ISBN-10/SCIS
2
EAN/CAN/JAN SETTING
3
Leave as ISBN-13
4
END

Barcode Zapper 2D
9
Australia Post Barcodes
The Barcode Zapper 2D can be configured to read Australia Post 2D
barcodes using the configuration codes below.Use this first section to
enable or disable reading of Australia Post barcodes.
First, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the AUSTRALIA
POST READ barcode, then one of the options on the right, and finally the
END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
Enable
2
AUSTRALIA POST READ
3
Disable
4
END
Use this second section (below) to configure or change the output format,
once you’ve enabled reading of Australia Post barcodes above.
First, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the AUSTRALIA
POST ENCODE barcode, then one of the options on the right, and finally the
END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
Raw Format
2
AUSTRALIA POST ENCODE
3
Numeric Encoding
4
END
3
Alphanumeric Encoding
3
Auto-discriminate

10
Barcode Zapper 2D
Beeper Mode
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
3
No Beep
2
BEEPER TONE
3
Low Pitch
4
END
3
Medium Pitch
3
High Pitch
3
Very High Pitch

Barcode Zapper 2D
11
Trigger Mode
To set the trigger mode, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below,
then the TRIGGER MODE barcode, then one of the option barcodes on the
right, then the END barcode on the left.
Note that the “Use Trigger” mode should always be used for portable
applications - the “Continuously On” mode will run the batteries down too
quickly.
1
PROGRAM
3
Use Trigger
2
TRIGGER MODE
3
Continuously On
4
END

12
Barcode Zapper 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
4
E
2
PREAMBLE
5
FINISH PREAMBLE
3
7
6
END

Barcode Zapper 2D
13
Output Terminators for USB Only
To set the terminator character when the Barcode Zapper 2D is set to USB
mode, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the
KEYBOARD TERMINATOR barcode, then one of the terminator options on
the right, then the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
NONE
2
KEYBOARD TERMINATOR
3
ENTER
4
END
3
TAB
3
SPACE

14
Barcode Zapper 2D
RS-232 Baud Rate
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 options on the right, then
the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
38400 baud
2
SET BAUD RATE
3
19200 baud
4
END
3
9600 baud
3
4800 baud
3
2400 baud
3
1200 baud
3
600 baud

Barcode Zapper 2D
15
Output Terminators for RS-232 Only
To set the terminator character when the Barcode Zapper 2D is set to
RS-232 mode, scan the PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then
RS-232 TERMINATOR barcode, then one of the terminator options on the
right, then the END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
3
NONE
2
RS-232 TERMINATOR
3
CR
4
END
3
LF
3
CR/LF
3
TAB
3
SPACE

16
Barcode Zapper 2D
Electromagnetic Interference (EMC)
The ASP Barcode Zapper 2D has been tested for compliance with the
following standards:
USA FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A.
Europe European Standard EN 55022:1994/A1:1995 Class A.
Australia Australian Standard AS3548:1993 (being an equivalent
Standard to the European Standard above).
The RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark), shown on the right,
confirms that this product meets the requirements of the ACMA
and replaces the old C-Tick logo.
Warranty
To the extent permitted by law ASP's warranty in respect of the Barcode
Zapper 2D and its use is limited to correction of defects in the Barcode
Zapper 2D due to faulty components or workmanship for a period of three
years from the date of purchase.
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.
ASP always welcomes suggestions for improvements to our products and
documentation.