Datalogic PowerScan PD9530 Installation and operation manual

PowerScan™ PD9530
Industrial Corded Handheld
Area Imager Bar Code Reader
Product Reference Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 9
About this Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Manual Conventions................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
References ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Datalogic Website Support .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Reseller Technical Support..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Telephone Technical Support............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
About the Reader ................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Programming the Reader .................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Configuration Methods ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Setting Up the Reader ........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Connecting the Cable .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Interface Selection ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setting the Interface ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Customizing Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................17
Configure Interface Settings.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Global Interface Features........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Configuring Other Features................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Software Version Transmission............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Self Test and Statistics.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Configuration Using Bar Codes.................................................................................................................. 19
Configuration Parameters ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Global Interface Features 21
Host Commands — Obey/Ignore ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
USB Suspend Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
RS-232 Only Interface .........................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Baud Rate...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Data Bits ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Stop Bits ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Parity............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Handshaking Control ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Beep On ASCII BEL ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Beep On Not on File.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
ACK NAK Options....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
ACK Character ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
NAK Character............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
ACK NAK Timeout Value.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
ACK NAK Retry Count............................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
ACK NAK Error Handling.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Indicate Transmission Failure................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Disable Character....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Enable Character........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Keyboard Settings ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................35
Country Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Send Control Characters ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Wedge Quiet Interval ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Intercode Delay .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

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Caps Lock State........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Numlock........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
USB Keyboard Speed................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
USB Keyboard Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................................................................................... 43
USB-OEM Interface ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................45
USB-OEM Device Usage........................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Interface Options ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Data Format ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Global Prefix/Suffix .............................................................................................................................................................................................................48
Global AIM ID ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
Set AIM ID Individually for GS1-128 .................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Label ID ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Label ID: Pre-Loaded Sets ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Individually Set Label ID.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Label ID Control.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Label ID Symbology Selection − 1D Symbologies......................................................................................................................................... 54
Advanced Formatting: User Label Edit .............................................................................................................................................................. 58
Case Conversion......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Character Conversion............................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Reading Parameters .........................................................................................................................................................................................................59
Double Read Timeout .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
LED and Beeper Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................................................................62
Power On Alert............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Good Read: When to Indicate ............................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Good Read Beep Type.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Good Read Beep Frequency .................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Good Read Beep Length ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Good Read Beep Volume ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Good Read LED Duration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Scanning Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................67
Scan Mode.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Stand Mode Indication ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Pick Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Stand Mode Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Stand Mode Illumination Off Time ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Scanning Active Time............................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Stand Illumination Control..................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Flash On Time.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Flash Off Time.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Aiming Pointer............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Aiming Duration Timer............................................................................................................................................................................................ 73
Green Spot Duration................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Partial Label Reading Control................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Decode Negative Image.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Image Capture ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Multiple Label Reading ................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Multiple Labels per Frame...................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology............................................................................................................................................... 77
Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Length ....................................................................................................................................................... 77
1D Symbologies ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................79
Disable All Symbologies ................................................................................................................................................................................................80
Code EAN/UPC .................................................................................................................................................................................................................81
Coupon Control.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
UPC-A ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................82
UPC-A Enable/Disable.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
UPC-A Check Character Transmission................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Expand UPC-A to EAN-13........................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
UPC-A Number System Character Transmission............................................................................................................................................ 83
UPC-A 2D Component ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
UPC-E ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................84
UPC-E Enable/Disable .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 84

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UPC-E Check Character Transmission................................................................................................................................................................. 85
UPC-E 2D Component.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Expand UPC-E to EAN-13 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Expand UPC-E to UPC-A .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
UPC-E Number System Character Transmission............................................................................................................................................. 87
GTIN Formatting ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................87
EAN 13 (Jan 13) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................88
EAN 13 Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
EAN 13 Check Character Transmission .............................................................................................................................................................. 88
EAN-13 Flag 1 Character.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
EAN-13 ISBN Conversion......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
EAN-13 2D Component ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
ISSN .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................90
ISSN Enable/Disable.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 90
EAN 8 (Jan 8) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................91
EAN 8 Enable/Disable............................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
EAN 8 Check Character Transmission................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Expand EAN 8 to EAN 13 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
EAN 8 2D Component .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
UPC/EAN Global Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................93
UPC/EAN Price Weight Check................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
UPC/EAN Quiet Zones.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 94
Add-Ons ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................95
Optional Add-ons ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Optional Add-On Timer........................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Optional GS1-128 Add-On Timer......................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Code 39 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 101
Code 39 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Code 39 Check Character Calculation............................................................................................................................................................. 101
Code 39 Check Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................................................... 102
Code 39 Start/Stop Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................................. 103
Code 39 Full ASCII................................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
Code 39 Quiet Zones............................................................................................................................................................................................. 104
Code 39 Length Control....................................................................................................................................................................................... 104
Code 39 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 105
Code 39 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 106
Trioptic Code .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 107
Trioptic Code Enable/Disable............................................................................................................................................................................. 107
Code 32 (Ital Pharmaceutical Code) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Code 32 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Code 32 Feature Setting Exceptions................................................................................................................................................................ 107
Code 32 Check Char Transmission ................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Code 32 Start/Stop Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................................. 108
Code 39 CIP (French Pharmaceutical) ................................................................................................................................................................... 109
Code 39 CIP Enable/Disable................................................................................................................................................................................ 109
Code 39 Danish PPT ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109
Code 39 Danish PPT Enable/Disable................................................................................................................................................................ 109
Code 39 LaPoste ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Code 39 LaPoste Enable/Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Code 39 PZN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Code 39 PZN Enable/Disable.............................................................................................................................................................................. 110
Code 128 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Code 128 Enable/Disable..................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Expand Code 128 to Code 39............................................................................................................................................................................. 111
Code 128 Check Character Transmission....................................................................................................................................................... 112
Code 128 Function Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................................. 112
Code 128 Sub-Code Exchange Transmission ............................................................................................................................................... 112
Code 128 Quiet Zones........................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Code 128 Length Control..................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Code 128 Set Length 1.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Code 128 Set Length 2.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 115

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GS1-128 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116
GS1-128 Enable........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 116
GS1-128 2D Component ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 116
Code ISBT 128 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 117
ISBT 128 Concatenation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
ISBT 128 Force Concatenation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 117
ISBT 128 Concatenation Mode........................................................................................................................................................................... 118
ISBT 128 Dynamic Concatenation Timeout................................................................................................................................................... 119
ISBT 128 Advanced Concatenation Options................................................................................................................................................. 119
Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
I 2 of 5 Enable/Disable........................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
I 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ................................................................................................................................................................ 121
I 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission............................................................................................................................................................. 122
I 2 of 5 Length Control .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 122
I 2 of 5 Set Length 1................................................................................................................................................................................................ 123
I 2 of 5 Set Length 2................................................................................................................................................................................................ 124
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 125
Interleaved 2 of 5 CIP HR Enable/Disable....................................................................................................................................................... 125
Follett 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
Follett 2 of 5 Enable/Disable............................................................................................................................................................................... 125
Standard 2 of 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Standard 2 of 5 Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................................................................... 126
Standard 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................... 127
Standard 2 of 5 Length Control ......................................................................................................................................................................... 127
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 128
Standard 2 of 5 Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Industrial 2 of 5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 130
Industrial 2 of 5 Enable/Disable......................................................................................................................................................................... 130
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Calculation............................................................................................................................................... 130
Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Transmission........................................................................................................................................... 131
Industrial 2 of 5 Length Control......................................................................................................................................................................... 131
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 1.............................................................................................................................................................................. 132
Industrial 2 of 5 Set Length 2.............................................................................................................................................................................. 133
Code IATA ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 134
IATA Enable/Disable .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 134
IATA Check Character Transmission ................................................................................................................................................................ 134
Codabar ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 135
Codabar Enable/Disable....................................................................................................................................................................................... 135
Codabar Check Character Calculation ............................................................................................................................................................ 135
Codabar Check Character Transmission......................................................................................................................................................... 136
Codabar Start/Stop Character Transmission................................................................................................................................................. 136
Codabar Start/Stop Character Set .................................................................................................................................................................... 137
Codabar Start/Stop Character Match .............................................................................................................................................................. 137
Codabar Quiet Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 138
Codabar Length Control ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 138
Codabar Set Length 1............................................................................................................................................................................................ 139
Codabar Set Length 2............................................................................................................................................................................................ 140
ABC Codabar .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 141
ABC Codabar Enable/Disable ............................................................................................................................................................................. 141
ABC Codabar Concatenation Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 141
ABC Codabar Dynamic Concatenation Timeout ......................................................................................................................................... 142
ABC Codabar Force Concatenation.................................................................................................................................................................. 143
Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 144
Code 11 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 144
Code 11 Check Character Calculation............................................................................................................................................................. 144
Code 11 Check Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................................................... 145
Code 11 Length Control....................................................................................................................................................................................... 145
Code 11 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 146
Code 11 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 147
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional ............................................................................................................................................................................... 148

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GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional Enable/Disable .......................................................................................................................................... 148
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional GS1-128 Emulation.................................................................................................................................. 148
GS1 DataBar™ Omnidirectional 2D Component ......................................................................................................................................... 149
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 149
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Enable/Disable....................................................................................................................................................... 149
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded GS1-128 Emulation .............................................................................................................................................. 150
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded 2D Component...................................................................................................................................................... 150
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Length Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 151
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 1............................................................................................................................................................ 152
GS1 DataBar™ Expanded Set Length 2............................................................................................................................................................ 153
GS1 DataBar™ Limited ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 154
GS1 DataBar™ Limited Enable/Disable............................................................................................................................................................ 154
GS1 DataBar™ Limited GS1-128 Emulation ................................................................................................................................................... 154
GS1 DataBar™ Limited 2D Component........................................................................................................................................................... 155
Code 93 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 155
Code 93 Enable/Disable ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 155
Code 93 Check Character Calculation............................................................................................................................................................. 156
Code 93 Check Character Transmission ......................................................................................................................................................... 156
Code 93 Length Control....................................................................................................................................................................................... 157
Code 93 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 158
Code 93 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 159
Code 93 Quiet Zones............................................................................................................................................................................................. 160
MSI ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 160
MSI Enable/Disable ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 160
MSI Check Character Calculation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 161
MSI Check Character Transmission .................................................................................................................................................................. 161
MSI Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 162
MSI Set Length 1 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 163
MSI Set Length 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 164
Plessey .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 165
Plessey Enable/Disable ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 165
Plessey Check Character Calculation............................................................................................................................................................... 165
Plessey Check Character Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................... 166
Plessey Length Control......................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Plessey Set Length 1 .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 167
Plessey Set Length 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 168
2D Symbologies ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 169
2D Global Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 169
2D Maximum Decoding Time ............................................................................................................................................................................ 170
2D Structured Append.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 171
2D Normal/Inverse Symbol Control................................................................................................................................................................. 171
Aztec Code ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 172
Aztec Code Enable / Disable............................................................................................................................................................................... 172
Aztec Code Length Control................................................................................................................................................................................. 172
Aztec Code Set Length 1...................................................................................................................................................................................... 173
Aztec Code Set Length 2...................................................................................................................................................................................... 174
China Sensible Code .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
China Sensible Code Enable / Disable............................................................................................................................................................. 175
China Sensible Code Length Control............................................................................................................................................................... 175
China Sensible Code Set Length 1.................................................................................................................................................................... 176
China Sensible Code Set Length 2.................................................................................................................................................................... 177
Data Matrix ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 178
Data Matrix Enable / Disable............................................................................................................................................................................... 178
Data Matrix Square/Rectangular Style............................................................................................................................................................ 178
Data Matrix DPM Decoding Safety................................................................................................................................................................... 179
Data Matrix Length Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 180
Data Matrix Set Length 1...................................................................................................................................................................................... 180
Data Matrix Set Length 2...................................................................................................................................................................................... 181
Maxicode ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 182
Maxicode Enable / Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................. 182
Maxicode Primary Message Transmission..................................................................................................................................................... 182

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Maxicode Length Control .................................................................................................................................................................................... 183
Maxicode Set Length 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 183
Maxicode Set Length 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 184
PDF417 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 185
PDF417 Enable / Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 185
PDF417 Length Control........................................................................................................................................................................................ 185
PDF417 Set Length 1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 186
PDF417 Set Length 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 187
Micro PDF417 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 188
Micro PDF417 Enable / Disable.......................................................................................................................................................................... 188
Micro PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Emulation ............................................................................................................................................... 188
Micro PDF417 Length Control............................................................................................................................................................................ 189
Micro PDF417 Set Length 1................................................................................................................................................................................. 189
Micro PDF417 Set Length 2................................................................................................................................................................................. 190
QR Code ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 191
QR Code Enable / Disable .................................................................................................................................................................................... 191
QR Code Length Control...................................................................................................................................................................................... 191
QR Code Set Length 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 192
QR Code Set Length 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 193
Micro QR Code ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 193
Micro QR Code Enable/Disable.......................................................................................................................................................................... 193
Micro QR Code Length Control.......................................................................................................................................................................... 194
Micro QR Code Set Length 1............................................................................................................................................................................... 194
Micro QR Code Set Length 2............................................................................................................................................................................... 195
UCC Composite ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 196
UCC Composite Enable / Disable ...................................................................................................................................................................... 196
UCC Optional Composite Timer ........................................................................................................................................................................ 197
Postal Code Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 198
Postnet BB Control ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 199
Motion Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 201
Motion Aiming Control......................................................................................................................................................................................... 201
Motion Sensitivity................................................................................................................................................................................................... 202
Motionless Timeout ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 202
References ................................................................................................................................................. 203
RS-232 Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 204
RS-232 Only............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 204
RS-232/USB COM Parameters............................................................................................................................................................................. 205
Keyboard Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 212
Wedge Quiet Interval ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 212
Intercharacter Delay .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 213
Intercode Delay ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 214
Symbologies ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 215
Datamatrix DPM Decoding Safety.................................................................................................................................................................... 215
Set Length ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 215
Data Editing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 217
Global Prefix/Suffix................................................................................................................................................................................................. 218
Global AIM ID............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 218
Label ID....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 220
Character Conversion............................................................................................................................................................................................ 225
Reading Parameters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 226
Label Gone Timeout .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 226
Good Read LED Duration ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 227
Scanning Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 228
Scan Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 228
Stand Mode Off Time............................................................................................................................................................................................. 229
Scanning Active Time............................................................................................................................................................................................ 230
Aiming Duration Time........................................................................................................................................................................................... 231
Flash On Time........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 232
Flash Off Time........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 233
Multiple Labels Ordering by Code Symbology............................................................................................................................................ 234
Motion Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 236

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Motionless Timeout ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 236
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 237
Imager Labeling ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 241
Standard Cable Pinouts .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 242
LED and Beeper Indications .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 243
Error Codes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 244
Sample Bar Codes...................................................................................................................................... 245
GS1 DataBar™ (RSS)................................................................................................................................................................................................ 247
GS1 DataBar™-14..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 247
Standard Defaults ..................................................................................................................................... 249
Keypad ....................................................................................................................................................... 261
Scancode Tables........................................................................................................................................ 263
Control Character Emulation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 263
Single Press and Release Keys............................................................................................................................................................................ 263
Interface Type PC AT PS/2, USB-Keyboard or USB-Keyboard for APPLE ....................................................................................................... 264
Interface type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode .................................................................................................................... 266
Digital Interface ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 268
IBM31xx 102-key ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 269
IBM XT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 270
Microsoft Windows Codepage 1252 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 271

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Product Reference Guide 9
Chapter 1
Introduction
About this Manual
This Product Reference Guide (PRG) is provided for users seeking advanced technical
information, including connection, programming, maintenance and specifications. The
Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and other publications associated with this product are
downloadable free of charge from the website listed on the back cover of this manual.
Overview
Chapter 1, (this chapter) presents information about manual conventions, and an overview of
the reader, its features and operation.
Chapter 2, Setup presents information about unpacking, cable connection information and
setting up the reader.
Chapter 3, Configuration Using Bar Codes provides instructions and bar code labels for
customizing your reader. There are different sections for interface types, general features,
data formatting, symbology-specific and model-specific features.
Chapter 4, References provides background information and detailed instructions for more
complex programming items.
Appendix A, Technical Specifications lists physical and performance characteristics, as well as
environmental and regulatory specifications. It also provides standard cable pinouts and
LED/Beeper functions.
Appendix C, Standard Defaults references common factory default settings for reader features
and options.
Appendix B, Sample Bar Codes offers sample bar codes for several common symbologies.
Appendix D, Keypad includes numeric bar codes to be scanned for certain parameter settings.
Appendix E, Scancode Tables lists control character emulation information for Wedge and USB
Keyboard interfaces.

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Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
The symbols listed below are used in this manual to notify the reader of key issues or
procedures that must be observed when using the reader:
Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing
and operating the reader.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol advises you of actions that could damage equip-
ment or property.
References
Current versions of this Product Reference Guide (PRG), Quick Reference Guide (QRG),
the Datalogic Aladdin™ Configuration application, and any other manuals, instruction
sheets and utilities for this product can be downloaded from the website listed below.
Alternatively, printed copies or product support CDs for most products can be purchased
through your Datalogic reseller.
Technical Support
Datalogic Website Support
The Datalogic website ( www.datalogic.com ) is the complete source for technical support and
information for Datalogic products. The site offers product support, warranty information,
product manuals, product tech notes, software updates, demos, and instructions for
returning products for repair.
Reseller Technical Support
An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an authorized Datalogic
reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and
computer systems and can provide individualized assistance.
Telephone Technical Support
If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact Datalogic technical support at
[phone] or check the back cover of your manual for more contact information.

About the Reader
Product Reference Guide 11
About the Reader
The PowerScan™ 9530 is a feature-rich and rugged area imager reader. It is offered in
several different models to better fit the different needs of each customer.
The table below shows the unique features of each model:
Model P/N Optical feature
PD9530 Standard optic, standard and low density codes
PD9530-HP Autofocus optic, High, standard and low density codes, wide angle
PD9530-HPE Autofocus optic, High, standard and low density codes, wide angle
PD9530-DPM High Density optic, high and medium density codes, DPM (laser, ink jet
and dot peen)
Typically, units are factory-programmed for the most common terminal and
communications settings. If you need to modify any programmable settings, custom
configuration can be done by scanning the programming barcodes within this guide or with
Datalogic Aladdin™, available from the Datalogic website. See
"Datalogic Aladdin™" on
page 12
for more information.
Advancements in the LED technology used in the imager-based readers significantly
improve the illumination of the target field of view, resulting in higher scan efficiency.
Whether used in Single Trigger or Continuous Mode, the ergonomic design of the reader
will help to promote comfortable handling during extended periods of use.
In addition, the reader can be set up to read and output data from USA Driver License
PDF417 barcodes. For more information reference the USA Driver License Parsing Quick
Reference Guide (QRG), available on the Datalogic website.
See
"Interface Selection" on page 14 for a listing and descriptions of available interface sets by
model type.

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Programming the Reader
Configuration Methods
Programming Bar Codes
The reader is factory-configured with a standard set of default features. After scanning the
interface bar code, you can select other options and customize your reader through use of
the instructions and programming bar code labels available in the corresponding features
section for your interface. Customizable settings for many features are found in
"Configuration Parameters" starting on page 19 .
Some programming labels, like
"Restore Custom Defaults" on page 18 , require only the scan of
the single label to enact the change. Most, however, require the reader to be placed in
Programming Mode prior to scanning them. Scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code once to enter
Programming Mode. Once the reader is in Programming Mode, scan a number of
parameter settings before scanning the ENTER/EXIT bar code a second time, which will
then accept your changes, exit Programming Mode and return the reader to normal
operation.
There are some exceptions to the typical programming sequence described
above. Please read the description and setting instructions carefully when
configuring each programmable feature.
Datalogic Aladdin™
Datalogic Aladdin™ is a multi-platform utility program providing a quick and user-friendly
configuration method via the RS-232/USB-COM interface. Aladdin allows you to program
the reader by selecting configuration commands through a user-friendly graphical interface
running on a PC. These commands are sent to the reader over the selected communication
interface, or they can be printed as bar codes to be scanned. Aladdin also facilitates image
capturing.
In addition, Aladdin makes it easy to upgrade the handheld’s firmware, to attain the benefits
of new reader features. Reference the Datalogic Aladdin™ Online Help for more details.
Aladdin is available for download free of charge on the Datalogic website.

Product Reference Guide 13
Chapter 2
Setup
Unpacking
Check carefully to ensure the reader and any accessories ordered are present and undamaged.
If any damage occurred during shipment, contact Datalogic Technical Support.
Information is shown on
page 10 .
KEEP THE PACKAGING. Should the unit ever require service, it should be returned in its
original shipping container.
Setting Up the Reader
Follow the steps below to connect and get your reader up and communicating with its host.
1. Connect the Cable to the reader and the Host, shown on page
14 .
2. Configure the Interface (see page
14 ).
3. Configure the Reader starting on page
17 (optional, depends on settings needed)
Connect the PowerScan by plugging directly into the host device as shown. The power can
also be supplied through an external power supply via the Interface Cable supplied with a
power jack.

Setup
14 PowerScan™ PD9530
Connecting the Cable
A
B
C
D
A. Rubber gasket
B. Cable Holder
C. Cover
D. Connector Holder
1. Slip the cable through the Cover.
2. Push the Rubber Gasket onto the Cable Holder.
3. Push the Cable Holder and gasket into the handle.
Ensure that the “Front” marking on the Cable Holder
is facing out, with the arrow pointing towards the
front of the scanner.
4. Insert the end of the cable into the socket of the Cable
Holder.
5. Push the Cover along the cable towards the reader,
and hook it over the yellow “tooth” on the back of the
handle.
6. Insert the cable through the Connector Holder, and
push it up into the Cover.
7. Insert and tighten the screw to affix the cable assembly
to the reader handle.
FRONT>>
1
2
3
6
4
5
7
Interface Selection
Upon completing the physical connection between the reader and its host, proceed to
Table 1 on page 15 to select the interface type the reader is connected to (for example: RS-232,
Keyboard Wedge, USB, etc.). Scan the appropriate bar code in that section to configure
your system’s correct interface type.
Setting the Interface
Scan the programming bar code from this section which selects the appropriate interface
type matching the system the reader will be connected to. Next, proceed to the
corresponding section in this manual (also listed in
Table 1 on page 15 ) to configure any
desired settings and features associated with that interface.

Unlike some programming features and options, interface selections
require that you scan only one programming bar code label. DO NOT
scan an ENTER/EXIT bar code prior to scanning an interface selection bar
code.
Some interfaces require the scanner to start in the disabled state when
powered up. If additional scanner configuration is desired while in this
state, pull the trigger and hold it for five seconds. The scanner will
change to a state that allows programming with bar codes.
Interface Selection
Product Reference Guide 15
Table 1. Available Interfaces
RS-232 FEATURES
RS-232 standard interface
Select RS232-STD
Set RS-232
Interface
Features
starting on
page 23
$P,HA12,P(CR)
Select RS232-WN
RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf
RS-232 for use with OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS
$P,HA13,P(CR)
Select RS-232 OPOS
USB FEATURES
$P,HA47,P(CR)
Select USB COM-STDa
a. Download the correct USB Com driver from www.datalogic.com
USB Com to simulate RS-232 standard interface
Set USB-OEM
Interface
Features
starting on
page 45
USB-OEM
(can be used for OPOS/UPOS/JavaPOS)
$P,HA45,P(CR)
Select USB-OEM
$P,HA35,P(CR)
Select USB Keyboard
USB Keyboard with standard key encoding

USB (continued) FEATURES
USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding
$P,HA2B,P(CR)
Select USB Alternate Keyboard
Set USB-OEM
Interface
Features
starting on page
45
$P,HA2C,P(CR)
Select USB-KBD-APPLE
USB Keyboard for Apple computers
KEYBOARD FEATURES
USB Keyboard with alternate key encoding
$P,HA2B,P(CR)
Select USB Alternate Keyboard
Set KEYBOARD
WEDGE
Interface
Features
starting on page
35
$P,HA2C,P(CR)
Select USB-KBD-APPLE
USB Keyboard for Apple computers
AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90
& 95 w/Standard Key Encoding
$P,HA29,P(CR)
Select KBD-AT
$P,HA11,P(CR)
Select KBD-AT-NK
Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with
standard key encoding but without
external keyboard
AT, PS/2 25-286, 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90
& 95 w/Alternate Key
$P,HA26,P(CR)
Select KBD-AT-ALT
$P,HA10,P(CR)
Select KBD-AT-ALT-NK
Keyboard Wedge for IBM AT PS2 with
alternate key encoding but without
external keyboard
Setup
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Customizing Configuration Settings
Product Reference Guide 17
Customizing Configuration Settings
Configure Interface Settings
If after scanning the interface bar code from the previous table, your installation requires
you to select options to further customize your reader, turn to the appropriate section for
your interface type in
"Configuration Parameters" starting on page 19 .
Global Interface Features
See " Global Interface Features" on page 21 for settings configurable by all interface types.
Configuring Other Features
If your installation requires different programming than the standard factory default
settings, the following sections of this manual allow configuration of non-interface-specific
settings you might require. Go to
"Configuration Using Bar Codes," starting on page 19 for a
complete list of available options.
Software Version Transmission
The software version of the device can be transmitted over the RS-232 and Keyboard
interfaces by scanning the following label.
Transmit Software Version
RevA\r
Self Test and Statistics
The internal status of the reader can be accessed in COM interfaces giving the following
command string through a Terminal Emulator program: $S,yX,s[CR].

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Resetting the Product Configuration to Defaults
Restore Custom Defaults
If you aren’t sure what programming options are in your imager, or you’ve changed some
options and want to restore the Custom Default Configuration that may have been saved in
the scanner, scan the Restore Custom Default Configuration bar code below. This will
restore the custom configuration for the currently active interface.
Restore Custom Default Configuration
$P,HA00,P(CR)
Custom defaults are based on the interface type. Configure the imager
for the correct interface before scanning this label.
Restore Factory Configuration
The "Restore Custom Default Configuration" command above is normally enough to
restart the machine from a known status (set in the factory or by the customer via
configuration file). The machine is set as it arrived to you from the factory or according to
the custom configuration file you loaded afterward.
If you want to permanently cancel the setup defined by the configuration file use
"Restore
Factory Configuration" on page 259
of this manual.
The programming items listed in the following sections show the factory default settings for
each of the menu commands. If no configuration file has been loaded, the above command
restores the factory default.