Asp Zapper tornado 2d User manual

Barcode

Zapper

ASP Microcomputers

14 Business Park Drive,

Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168

Australia

Telephone: (03) 9578-7600

FAX: (03) 9578-7727

E-mail: solutions@asp.com.au

World Wide Web: http://www.asp.com.au

ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. A.C.N. 004 940 729

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MASTER DEFAULT

CODE 39 MIN LENGTH

PROGRAM

HOST INTERFACE SELECTION

CODE 25 MIN LENGTH

END

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.

MASTER DEFAULT

CODE 39 MIN LENGTH

PROGRAM

HOST INTERFACE SELECTION

CODE 25 MIN LENGTH

END

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