ASP Zapper StingRay User manual

ASP
Zapper StingRay
™
ASP Microcomputers
14 Business Park Drive,
Notting Hill, Victoria, 3168
Australia
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www.asp.com.au
(ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pty. Ltd,. A.C.N. 004 940 729)
Manual revised: November 19th, 2020 Copyright © 2020 by ASP Microcomputers

Contents
The ASP Zapper StingRay.......................................................................1
Barcode Symbologies.............................................................................2
Host Interfaces........................................................................................2
PC Keyboard Wedge.....................................................................3
USB...............................................................................................3
RS-232 Output ..............................................................................4
Standard Zapper StingRay Configurations ..............................................4
Standard PC Keyboard Wedge Setup............................................5
USB Keyboard Wedge..................................................................6
Standard RS-232 Setup.................................................................7
Beeper Mode Setup.......................................................................8
Trigger Mode Setup ......................................................................9
ISBN (SCIS) Conversion............................................................10
Terminator Setup.........................................................................11
Electromagnetic Interference................................................................12
Warranty...............................................................................................12

Zapper StingRay 1
The ASP Zapper StingRay
ASP's Zapper StingRay is a compact high-performance hand-held linear
imager, distance-reading barcode scanner.
The Zapper StingRay has a central trigger switch making it suitable for
left or right handed operation. This trigger can be programmed to
operate in different ways. Assuming the scanner is set up in a “push to
read” mode, all you have to do to read a barcode is place the scanner's
reading window over the barcode, up to 200mm away (depending on
barcode resolution), and press the trigger. The scanner will
automatically read the barcode, output the data, and both beep and
display a green light to signal a successful read.
You can place the scanner's reading window over the barcode label, or
“slide” it over the barcode in the direction of the bars, but you can’t
slide it across the barcode as you would with a wand.
The Zapper StingRay 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 defective barcode, perhaps incomplete because it
overlaps the edge of a label, or with no “quiet zone” (6mm of blank
space at the start and end of the barcode), or incorrectly constructed.
• Trying to read a barcode too wide for the scanner (this is unlikely
with the Zapper StingRay as the beam “fans” wider further from the
scanner)
• Not having the reading window properly positioned over the
barcode, or
• Having the reading window 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.

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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 Zapper StingRay 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 Zapper StingRay by default auto-discriminates the following
barcode symbologies:
• UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13/JAN-13, EAN-8/JAN-8
• Standard Code 39
• Code 128
• Codabar/NW7
• Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
The ASP Zapper StingRay can also be configured to scan the following
less common barcode symbologies:
• Full ASCII Code 39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5
• Code 93, Code 11, MSI/Plessey
• China Postage Code, BC412, Code 2 of 6, Telepen
Host Interfaces
The ASP Zapper StingRay has three standard interface types
built-in - PC Keyboard Wedge, USB, and RS-232 Output. These
interfaces cover the needs of the vast majority of computers, and are
selected via special setup barcodes, and connected via plug-in cables.
One adaptor cable is supplied with each ASP Zapper StingRay;
additional cables are available as optional extras. Adaptor cables can
be removed by pushing the end of a paper clip into the hole at the base
of the scanner, and then carefully pulling the connector out. The
replacement will click back in.
The standard termination character for the Zapper StingRay 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 11. Other
termination characters are also available - please contact ASP or your
dealer with your requirements.

Zapper StingRay 3
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 supplied in a “combo” form,
able to adapt to both the older style large 5-pin DIN connectors, and the
more modern “PS/2 type” using 6-pin mini-DIN connectors.
To install the Keyboard Wedge, first turn off your computer, and
unplug the keyboard from the computer. Ascertain whether your PC
uses the older 5 pin or the newer 6 pin connectors, and pre-assemble the
combo cable to give you a male and female connector of the same type.
Then the cable from the keyboard should 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 Zapper StingRay will emit a high/low
beep to indicate that it has passed its power-on diagnostic tests.
USB
The Zapper StingRay USB interface is known as “Keyboard USB”.
This means that in the normal course, no driver software will be
required. Barcode scans will appear in the active application as though
they have been typed in, just like with a Keyboard Wedge interface.
To connect the Zapper StingRay, locate the USB Port on the PC, and
plus in the USB connector on the end of the Zapper StingRay cable.
Note it is best to do this when the PC is powered.
Be aware that many PCs leave the USB port powered, even when they
themselves are turned off. Accordingly, we recommend the Zapper
StingRay trigger be set up either for push to read, or if used in a Hands
Free Stand, “light switch” mode (the trigger acts as a conveniently
located power switch, with the scanner staying on until the trigger is
pressed again).

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RS-232 Output
The RS-232 interface outputs decoded barcode scans using ASCII
codes and the RS-232 standard. The RS-232 interface is also
compatible with ASP's optional 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 Zapper
StingRay. The RS-232 interface is supplied set to 9600 baud, 8 data
bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
Standard Zapper StingRay Configurations
The next section of this manual contains the standard configuration
sheets for each of the available interfaces. Your Zapper StingRay 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.
NOTE: DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO SCAN ANY OF THESE
BARCODES IF YOUR SCANNER IS INSTALLED AND
OPERATING TO YOUR SATISFACTION!
To set up your Zapper StingRay unit, 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 (unless given a choice), or scan any of the
barcodes more than once. If you make a mistake, simply scan the END
barcode and start again.
The Zapper StingRay 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 Zapper StingRay can be configured to suit, so please contact ASP or
your dealer to discuss your needs.

Zapper StingRay 5
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 Zapper StingRay will normally have been supplied already set up
for you.
1. Set All Defaults *%$+/2*
2. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
3. KBD Mode *%00U0*
4. Terminal type *%0ZF0*
5. Terminator "CR" *%7S0+*
6. End Configuration *%$+/4*
7. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

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USB Keyboard Wedge
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 Zapper StingRay will normally have been supplied already set up
for you.
1. Set All Defaults *%$+/2*
2. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
3. USB Mode *%0XO8*
4. Terminator "CR" *%7S0+*
5. End Configuration *%$+/4*
6. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

Zapper StingRay 7
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 Zapper StingRay will normally have been supplied already set up
for you.
1. Set All Defaults *%$+/2*
2. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
3. Serial Mode *%00U8*
4. End Configuration *%$+/4*
5. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

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Beeper Mode Setup
To set the beeper mode, scan the Start barcode below, then select one
of the indented Tone options, then scan the End and Save barcodes.
1. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
2. High *%01J3*
2. Medium *%01J2*
2. Low *%01J1*
2. Off *%01J0*
3. End Configuration *%$+/4*
4. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

Zapper StingRay 9
Trigger Mode Setup
To set the trigger mode, scan the Start barcode, then choose one of the
indented Trigger Mode barcodes, then the End and Save barcodes.
Note that the “Standard” mode requires the trigger to be pressed each
time you wish to scan. “Continuous” is also known as “Light Switch”
mode - the first click of the trigger will turn the scanner on, and it will
stay on until a second click turns the scanner off. This mode is
particularly useful with USB interfaces where the PC leaves power on
even when the computer is turned off.
Use “Continuous” when the scanner is mounted in its Hands Free
Stand.
1. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
2. Standard *%0271*
2. Continuous *%0272*
3. End Configuration *%$+/4*
4. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

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ISBN (SCIS) Conversion
The Zapper StingRay can be set to convert EAN-13 barcodes that start
with “978” into ISBN numbers, as required by the SCIS system, or to
leave them as EAN-13 codes.
First, scan the Start barcode, then choose one of the indented Enable
or Disable barcodes, and finally End and Save.
1. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
2. ISBN Enable *%0B88*
2. ISBN Disable *%0B80*
3. End Configuration *%$+/4*
4. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

Zapper StingRay 11
Terminator Setup
The Zapper StingRay can be set to a variety of different Terminators
using these barcodes. Scan Start, then choose one of the indented
Terminator barcodes, followed by End and Save.
1. Start Configuration *%$+/3*
2. CR+LF *%7S2+*
2. NONE *%7S7+*
2. CR only *%7S0+*
2. HT (TAB) *%7S3+*
3. End Configuration *%$+/4*
4. Save Parameters *%$+/0*

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Electromagnetic Interference
The ASP Zapper StingRay 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).
N515
Warranty
To the extent permitted by law ASP's warranty in respect of the Zapper
StingRay and its use is limited to correction of defects in the Zapper
StingRay due to faulty components or workmanship for a period of one
year 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 welcomes suggestions for improvements to our products and
documentation.