AURO 2908 User manual

AURO 2908
Barcode Scanner
Programming Reference Guide
Version 12
AURO 2908
AURO 2908
Automatic Recognition International Keyboard
16-Bit Microcontroller

CONTENTS
About This Guide
Introduction
Notational Conventions
Service Information
AURO AIDC TEC Support Center
GENERALITY
Set Default Parameter
PREFIX / SUFFIX
Prefix / Suffix characters setting
INTER-CHARACTERTER DELAY
Beeper Tone
AIM IDENTIFIER
SCANNER MANAGMENT
Decode Timeout
TRANSMISSION
RS232 TRANSMISSION
Baud Rate
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bit Select
XON/XOFF
Standard RTS\CTS
ENQ
ACK/NAK
RS232 TIMEOUT
WEDGE TRANSMISSION
SYMBOLOGY
Enable/Disable UPC-A/ UPC-E
MSI Check Character
En Enable/Disable MSI
UPC/EAN
CODE 39
CODABAR
2/5 ENTRELACE
2/5 STANDARD
2/5 MATRIX
Message Length
MSI
PLESSEY
Message Length
EAN 128
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ASCII TABLE
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About This Guide
You have the option to program your scanner to perform various functions or activate
different features. This guide describes the features and provides the programming bar codes
necessary for selecting these features for your scanner.
The organization of this manual is intended to support a variety of users while making it quick
and easy to find the information you need.
Introduction
Auro 2908 combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide
the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free
mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Auro 2908 accuracy captures data fast helping employees work quickly and efficientlly. This
enables the Auro 2908 to read damaged or poor printed barcodes, saving time, increase accuracy and
speeding throughput. It is easy to deploy and use plus the ergonomics, balanced from factor reduces
user fatigue to maximize user
Rugged environment demand rugged design with double molding ABS plastic andrubber.
The Auro 2908 delivers it with impact residence housing, integral shock mounting. These scanners are
lightweight and well balanced for your comfort. Scratch-resstant tempered glass helps preservebar-
code scanning sccuracy.
The AURO AIDC TEC product focus is on best of class performance in warehousing trans-
portation, health-care, retail solution and other industrial applications.
Auro 2908 Is Plug and Play scanner incorporates a multi-
interface designwith Automatic Recognition international
keyboard. Universal cable compatibility. Delivery enhanced
productivity and efficiency while reducing your total cost
productivity. Power by microchips.
Auro 2908 handheld barcode scanner from AURO AIDC
TEC offers high performance scanning at a moderated
price. Auro 2908 singleline laser scanners provides fast and
agressive scanning of all standard 1D barcodes, reliable
scanning in a durable, lightweight form factor.
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About This Guide & Introduction

Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Bullets(•)indice:
• action items
• lists of alternatives
• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
• Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default
parameter settings.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the AURO AIDC TEC Support Center
for your region. See page xiv for contact information. Before calling, have the model number,
serial number, and several of your bar code AURO AIDC TECs at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person
can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly
and the problem is reading bar codes, the Support Center will request samples of your bar
codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for
servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
Note: AURO AIDC TEC Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment
if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the
warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact AURO AIDC TEC to have another
sent to you.
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Notational Conventions & Service Information
* Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option

AURO AIDC TEC Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
AURO AIDC TEC Support Center in:
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GENERALITY
Set Default Parameter (factory setting)
When shipped from the factory each barcode scanner is configured with default parameter
values.
PREFIX / SUFFIX
Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all
Code 32 bar codes.
A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by
scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various
terminals. See the table for conversion information. Numeric bar codes begin in Appendix. If
you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan Cancel on BAR CODE SETTINGS.
When a barcode is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer along with the
barcode data. This group of barcode data and additional, user-defined data is called a “Mes
sage String.” The selections in this section are used to build the user-defined data into the mes
sage string. Prefix and Suffix characters are data characters that can be sent before and after
scanned data. You can specify if they should be sent with all symbologies, or only with specific
symbologies. The following illustration shows the breakdown of a message string:
Prefix / Suffix characters setting:
Characters defined as prefix or suffix characters will be transmitted immediately with the
scanned data for all symbologies. Up to 11 ASCII characters can be defined for both Prefix
and Suffix.
Tips
• A prefix or suffix may be added or cleared from one symbology or all symbologies.
• You can add any prefix or suffix f, plus Code I.D. and AIM I.D.
• You can string together several entries for several symbologies at one time.
• Enter prefixes and suffixes in the order in which you want them to appear on the output.
• When setting up for specific symbologies, instead of All Symbologies, the symbology ID
value counts as an added prefix or suffix character. Prefix Scanned Data Suffix
Default Parameters (indicated by character *)
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GENERALITY & Set Default Parameter & PREFIX / SUFFIX

* No Prefix
* No InterChar Delay
20 MilliSec InterChar Delay
100 MilliSec InterChar Delay
1 Sec InterChar Delay
5 MilliSec InterChar Delay
50 MilliSec InterChar Delay
500 MilliSec InterChar Delay
5 Sec InterChar Delay
Setting Prefix
End of Setting
Setting Suffix
* No Suffix
To set Prex with the 3 characters string <HT> <A> <o>
-1 Use the ASCII TABLE to know the hexadecimal value of each character ( HT= 09, 1 = 31, o = 6F)
-2 Scan "Setting Prefix"
-3 Scan "0 and "9" in appendix A for character HT
-4 Scan "3 and "1" in appendix A for character 1
-5 Scan "6 and "F" in appendix A for character o
-6 Scan "End of Setting"
INTER-CHARACTERTER DELAY
This parameter specifies the inter character delay inserted between character transmissions
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INTER-CHARACTERTER DELAY

Beeper Tone
The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences .To select a
decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Beep Decode Activated or Beep Decode Not Activated.
SCANNER MANAGMENT
To select a SCANNER MANAGMENT , scan the TRIGGER MODE for normal scanning
or CCD scanner Flashing mode. For customer Reability , The following will provide the Scanning
variation Scan the code for continuous Read not activated or Continuous Read activated , in case We
flexible to provide One read before Transmission or for reliable Two reads before transmission or
Three Reads before transmission is preferable.
The Decoding Timeout in Trigger Mode can be varied on spécifications of customer, We
provide 3 sec, 6sec and 12sec Decoding timeout in trigger mode.
* Beep decode activated
* Identifier not transmitted Identifier transmitted
Beep decode not activated
* Trigger Mode
* Continuous Read not actived
* One Read before transmission
CCD scanner Flashing mode
Continuous Read actived
Two Reads before transmission
Three Reads before transmission
AIM IDENTIFIER
To select a AIM IDENTIFIER , scan the Identifier not transmitted or Identifier transmitted
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Beeper Tone & AIM IDENTIFIER & SCANNER MANAGMENT

Decode Timeout
The Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host transmits barcode data to the attached decoder
and waits for the attached decoder to assert the Decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If,
after a specified amount of time, the Decode signal has not been asserted (indicating that the
attached decoder has not successfully received the barcode data), the scanner issues Transmit Error
beeps.
* Decoding Timeout in Trigger Mode not actived
3 Sec Decoding Timeout in Trigger Mode
6 Sec Decoding Timeout in Trigger Mode
12 Sec Decoding Timeout in Trigger Mode
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Decode Timeout

RS232 TRANSMISSION
This chapter covers RS-232 host information for setting up your scanner. The RS-232
interface is used to attach the scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other
devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., comport).
You need to set the communication parameters to match your host device. To set communi
cation parameters for hosts not listed, refer to the documentation for the host device
Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the
appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-5..
Transmission in RS232 active
USB CDC
USB CDC can be used for industrial equipment such as CNC machinery to allow upgrading
from older RS-232 serial controllers and robotics, since they can keep software compatibility.
The device attaches to an RS-232 communications line and the operating system on the USB
side makes the USB device appear as a traditional RS-232 port. Chip manufacturers such as
Prolific Technology, FTDI, Microchip, and Atmel provide facilities for easily developing
USB RS-232 devices.
The data interfaces are generally used to perform bulk data transfer.
USB CDC
USB HID
The scanner attaches directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub. No additional power supply in
required
* USB HID
TRANSMISSION
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TRANSMISSION & RS232 TRANSMISSION

Note: See Appendix, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and
miscellaneous default parameters.
Table . RS-232 Host Default Table
Parameter
Default
RS-232 Host Types
Standard
1
Baud Rate
9600
Parity Type
None
Stop Bit Select
1 Stop Bit
Data Bits
8-Bit
Check Receive Errors
Enable
Hardware Handshaking
None
Software Handshaking
None
Host Serial Response Time-out
2 Sec
RTS Line State
Low RTS
Beep on <BEL>
Disable
Intercharacter Delay
0 msec
Nixdorf Beep/LED Options
Normal Operation
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TRANSMISSION & RS232 TRANSMISSION

Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate
setting should match the baud rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the
host device or may reach it in distorted form.
Transmission in RS232 activated – Cable RS232
300 Bauds 1200 Bauds
4800 Bauds
19200 Bauds
2400 Bauds
* 9600 Bauds
38400 Bauds
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Baud Rate

Parity
A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity
type according to host device requirements.
Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an
odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
Data Bits
This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII
protocol.
Stop Bit Select
The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one
character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The
number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is
programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements
No Parity
* 7 Data Bits
* 1 Stop Bit 2 Stop Bits
No Parity
Parity Odd
* Parity Even
Parity Mark
Parity Space
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Parity & Data Bits & Stop Bit Select

XON/XOFF
An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON
character.
There are two situations for XON/XOFF:
• XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to
send, it waits up to Host Serial Response Time-out for an XON character before transmis
sion. If the XON is not received within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and
discards the data.
• XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending
the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data
message. The scanner waits up to 30 seconds for the XON.
Standard RTS\CTS
If the scanner wants to send the barcode data to host computer, it will issue the RTS signal
first, wait for the CTS signal from the host computer, and then perform the normal data
communication. If there is no replied CTS signal from the host computer after the timeout
(Response Delay) duration, the scanner halts transmission until it detects another active CTS
signal.
Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS\CTS Hardware Handshaking.
* Xon/Xoff protocol not actived Xon/Xoff protocol actived
* Cts/Rts protocol not actived Cts/Rts protocol actived
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ENQ
When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before
transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time-out, the
scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ
character at least every Host Serial Response Time-out to prevent transmission errors.
* Enquiry character from Host not actived Enquiry character from Host actived
* Enquiry character from Host = Enq ( 05 ) Setting Enquiry character from Host
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ENQ

ACK/NAK
When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or
NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again
and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs
are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an
ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and
discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs.
When the ACK/NAK protocol is used, the scanner waits for an ACK (acknowledge) or (not
acknowledge) from the host computer after data transmission, and will resend in response to a
NAK.
*Ack/Nak protocol not actived
* Character Ack from
Ack/Nak protocol = Ack ( 06)
* Character Nak from
Ack/Nak protocol = Nak (15 Hex)
Ack/Nak protocol actived
Setting character Ack from
Ack/Nak protocol
Setting character Nak from
Ack/Nak protocol
End of Setting
* Terminator = CR LF (0D, 0A Hex) No Terminator
Setting TerminatorTerminator = CR (0D Hex)
End of Setting
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RS232 TIMEOUT
RTS/CTS-If the scanner wants to send the barcode data to host computer, it will issue the
RTS signal first, wait for the CTS signal from the host computer, and then perform the
normal data communication. If there is no replied CTS signal from the host computer after
the timeout (Response Delay) duration, the scanner halts transmission until it detects another
active CTS signal.
In case of RTS/CTS, Enquiry and Ack/Nak protocol, the scanner is waiting for an answer
of the Host.
A actived timeout allows the scanner to abort the transmission.
* Timeout not actived
3 Sec Timeout
1 Sec Timeout
5 Sec Timeout
10 Sec Timeout
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RS232 TIMEOUT

WEDGE TRANSMISSION
This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up your scanner. This
interface type is used to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer.
The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the key
strokes as if they originate from the keyboard This mode of operation allows adding bar code
reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. In this mode the keyboard
keys trokes are simply passed
through.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks
* USB HID
No Terminator
* Terminator = Enter Keyboard
Setting Terminator
Terminator = Enter Keypad
End of Setting
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SYMBOLOGY
Many bar code symbologies have been developed to suit many data capture applications in
different domains (retail, industry, medical, transport,…) requiring simple or complete sets of
characters (numeric , alpha-numeric, full ASCII set….) with various density performances. Each
symbology has options which must be carefully checked and adjusted by the user. Some examples
are printed inside the last cover of this manual.
Enable/Disable UPC-A/ UPC-E
To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable/Disable Code 39
To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges.
Trioptic Code39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code
39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Enable/Disable Codabar
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.
UPC / EAN Not actived * UPC / EAN Actived
CODE 39 Not actived * CODE 39 Actived
CODE 128 Not actived * CODE 128 Actived
* CODABAR Not actived CODABAR Actived
* INTERLEAVED 2/5 Not actived INTERLEAVED 2/5 Actived
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MSI Check Character
Different types of check characters are used with MSI barcodes. You can program the
scanner to read MSI barcodes with Type 10 check characters.
When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the scanner will only read MSI
barcodes printed with the specified type check character, and will transmit this character at the end
of the scanned data. When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only
read MSI barcodes printed with the specified type check character, but will not transmit the check
character with the scanned data.
Enable/Disable MSI
To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.
* STANDARD 2/5 Not actived
* MATRIX 2/5 Not actived
* MSI Not actived
* PLESSEY Not actived
* CODE 93 Not actived
MSI Actived
PLESSEY Actived
CODE 93 Actived
STANDARD 2/5 Actived
MATRIX 2/5 Actived
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