ASP zapper User manual

Zapper
Only for Black Zappers with
serial numbers lower than Z22000
ASP Microcomputers
456 North Road,
Ormond, Victoria, 3204
Australia
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
[email protected]
http://www.asp.com.au
ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. A.C.N. 004 940 729
Barcode Zapper is a trademark of ASP Microcomputers
Manual revised: February 28th, 2013 Copyright © 1998-2013 by ASP Microcomputers
Only for Black Zappers with serial numbers lower than Z22000
TM

Contents
The ASP Barcode Zapper........................................................................1
Barcode Symbologies..............................................................................2
Host Interfaces.........................................................................................2
USB.....................................................................................................3
PC Keyboard Wedge...........................................................................3
Wand Emulation .................................................................................4
RS-232 Output ....................................................................................4
Standard Configurations..........................................................................5
USB.....................................................................................................6
PC Keyboard Wedge...........................................................................7
Wand Emulation .................................................................................8
RS-232.................................................................................................9
Miscellaneous Options ..........................................................................10
RS-232 Baud Rate.............................................................................10
Beeper Mode.....................................................................................11
Trigger Mode ....................................................................................11
Blue Power Indicator ........................................................................12
Tilde Prefix........................................................................................12
Output Terminators for PC and USB................................................13
Terminators for RS-232 Only...........................................................14
Output Delays for PC Keyboard Wedge & Notebooks....................15
ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 ..........................................................................16
SCIS ..................................................................................................17
Electromagnetic Interference (EMC) ....................................................18
Warranty ................................................................................................18

Barcode Zapper 1
The ASP Barcode Zapper
ASP's Barcode Zapper is a compact high-performance hand-held
barcode scanner suitable for reading barcodes of up to 10cm wide, from
contact to 9cm away.
The Barcode
Zapper has push
button switches on
both sides,
positioned right
where your thumb
and forefinger
naturally sit,
whether you’re left
or right handed.
To read a barcode,
simply press one or
both of the buttons
while the scanner's
reading beam is over a barcode. The scanner will read the barcode,
output the data, flash the green “good read” indicator, and beep to
signal a successful read.
The Barcode Zapper 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 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 may 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.

2 Barcode Zapper
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 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 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 Barcode Zapper has four standard interface types
built-in - USB, PC Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, 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 is a single
Enter (or carriage return). To remove this terminator, or to change it
back to a single carriage return, please use the setup barcodes on page
12. Other termination characters are also available - please contact ASP
or your dealer with your requirements.

Barcode Zapper 3
USB
The USB interface is probably the most common way to connect
devices to PC’s.
Able to work with Windows 98 and later, the Apple Mac, and Linux
computers, the Barcode Zapper’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, 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.
PC Keyboard Wedge
The Keyboard Wedge interface connects between an IBM PC 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 supplied with 6-pin mini-DIN
connectors, to suit most current PS/2 type computers. Adaptors to suit
the older large 5-pin DIN connectors used on AT type computers are
available on special order.
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 (usually the purple socket).
Turn the computer on, and the Barcode Zapper will emit a high/low
beep to indicate that it has passed its power-on diagnostic tests.

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Wand Emulation
The Wand Emulation interface decodes barcodes and converts them
back into 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 Barcode Zapper is a low power scanner, ideally suited to portable
applications.
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 regulated power supply
(5 volt DC 500mA), which provides power for the Barcode Zapper.
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 10.

Barcode Zapper 5
Standard Configurations
The next section of this manual contains the standard configuration
sheets for each of the available interfaces. Your Barcode Zapper 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 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 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 can be configured to suit, so please contact ASP or
your dealer to discuss your needs.
In most circumstances, you won’t need to scan any of the barcodes
on the following pages - your Barcode Zapper will normally have
already been set up correctly for you.

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USB
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown, and
the scanner must beep after every barcode.
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

Barcode Zapper 7
PC Keyboard Wedge
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown, and
the scanner must beep after every barcode.
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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Wand Emulation
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown, and
the scanner must beep after every barcode.
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
POWER INDICATOR
16
Off
17
CODE 39 MIN LENGTH
18
0
19
1
20
CODE 25 MIN LENGTH
21
0
22
2
23
END

Barcode Zapper 9
RS-232
You must scan the barcodes below in the numerical order shown, and
the scanner must beep after every barcode.
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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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 will normally have been supplied already set up
correctly for you.
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
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

Barcode Zapper 11
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
2
BEEPER TONE
4
END
3
No Beep
3
Low Pitch
3
Medium Pitch
3
High Pitch
3
Very High Pitch
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
2
TRIGGER MODE
4
END
3
Use Trigger
3
Continuously On

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Blue Power Indicator
Normally, the blue power indicator light is lit whenever the Barcode
Zapper 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
2
POWER INDICATOR
4
END
3
Off
3
On
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
2
PREAMBLE
3
7
4
E
5
FINISH PREAMBLE
6
END

Barcode Zapper 13
Output Terminators for PC and USB
To set the terminator character when the Barcode Zapper is set to PC
Keyboard Wedge, Notebook, or USB modes, 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.
1
PROGRAM
2
KEYBOARD TERMINATOR
4
END
3
NONE
3
ENTER
3
TAB
3
SPACE

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

Barcode Zapper 15
Output Delays for PC Keyboard Wedge & Notebooks
To set delays between each character output by the Barcode Zapper
when operating in PC Keyboard Wedge or Notebook mode, scan the
PROGRAM barcode on the left below, then the
INTERCHARACTER DELAY barcode, then two numeric digits (01
to 99 in milliseconds) from the barcodes on the right, then finally the
END barcode on the left.
1
PROGRAM
2
INTERCHARACTER DELAY
4
END
3
0
3
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
5
3
6
3
7
3
8
3
9

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ISBN-10 and ISBN-13
Prior to the start of 2007, everyone knew what to do with ISBN codes.
Now, it depends on what you’re trying to achieve.
What we used to call just ISBN is now called ISBN-10, and this is the
10 digit code that is printed at the top of an ISBN barcode. An example
is shown on the left below.
The ISBN barcode on the right above is what people are now calling an
ISBN-13 barcode. You'll notice that the ISBN-13 code is exactly the
same as the number underneath the barcode. And if you look even
more closely, you'll see that the only difference between the two
example barcodes is what's printed at the top.
So, as you can see, ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 are really just different ways
of looking at the same thing.
Every ISBN barcode with a number underneath that starts with "978"
has both a 13 digit ISBN-13 code, and a 10 digit ISBN-10 code that is
derived from the full 13 digit barcode number.
The Barcode Zapper, by default, outputs the 13 digit number at the
bottom of an ISBN barcode. If ISBN (or SCIS) mode is turned on
using the barcodes on the next page, the barcode scanner will translate
the 13 digit number at the bottom of the barcode into the 10 digit
ISBN-10 code at the top.
Most likely, you will only need to scan ISBN codes for use with SCIS.
SCIS say that they now allow either ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 codes to be
used, so it really doesn't matter if your scanner outputs the 10 digit code
or the 13 digit code when the ISBN barcode is scanned.