Denso HC36IITK-A User manual

Keyboard Emulation Handy Scanner
HC36IITK-A
HC36IIDTK-A
HC46IITK-A
(PS/2 Series, AT, and their compatibles)
Operation Manual

FCC Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Copyright © DENSO CORPORATION, 2001
FIRST EDITION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form or by any means without permission in writing from the
publisher.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
All products and company names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1
2. PRECAUTIONS ................................................................2
3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..............................................3
4. CONNECTING THE SCANNER TO YOUR PC...............4
5. SCANNING BAR CODES ................................................5
6. SETTING PARAMETERS ................................................6
6.1 Parameter Setting Procedure .....................................7
6.2 Setting Communications Parameters.........................9
6.3 Setting the Data Transmission Format.....................14
6.4 Setting Readable Bar Codes ....................................25
6.5 Setting Other Parameters .........................................27
6.6 Defining an Arbitrary Header and Terminator ..........29
6.7 Setting the Minimum/Maximum Numbers of
Digits Readable.........................................................34
7. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................39
8. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................41
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing our Keyboard Emulation Handy
Scanner, HC36IITK-A/HC36IIDTK-A/HC46IITK-A.
This operation manual explains the handling, connection, scanning,
and parameter setting of the handy scanner.
Please read through these instructions carefully. Environmental
conditions, connected PCs, application software, and other factors may
influence data communication to PCs.
After you have finished reading them, keep this manual handy for
speedy reference.

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2. PRECAUTIONS
Handling
- Do not drop the scanner.
- Avoid letting the scanner undergo any physical shock or impact.
- Keep the scanner away from water.
- Do not use the scanner in any of the following environments:
- in dusty areas,
- in rain,
- where there are excessively high temperatures,
- in places exposed to direct sunlight,
- near a strong electric or magnetic field, or
- where static electricity can build into significant charges.
- Do not apply the reading window to printed characters, ruled lines,
wood grain, or other patterns other than bar codes.
- Do not pull the cable strongly.
- Do not insert any pointed object through the reading window.
Maintenance
- Do not wipe the scanner with thinner or benzene.
- Never disassemble the scanner.
Installation/Storage
Do not set up or store the scanner in places where:
- there are excessively high temperatures (e.g., near heating
equipment),
- it may be subject to vibration (e.g., on machinery),
- it may be exposed to water splash (e.g., near a bucket or water tank),
or
- the humidity is extremely high (e.g., in a greenhouse).

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3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
- Reading window : Bring this window to a bar code to be scanned.
- Trigger switch : Press this switch to start scanning bar codes.
(except in continuous reading mode)
- Center mark : Align this mark with the center of a bar code to
be scanned.
- LED indicator : Illuminates in green when the scanner has read
the bar code successfully.
- Cable : Connects the scanner to the PC and keyboard.
The Y-type and straight types of
cables are available.
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LED indicator
Center mark
Reading window
Cable
Trigger switch
Y-type cable
Straight cable
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4. CONNECTING THE SCANNER TO YOUR PC
Connection
(1) Turn off the PC.
(2) Plug the connector(s) straight into the PC (and the keyboard or
numeric keypad). Be careful with the connector orientation.
(3) Turn on the PC.
(4) Set parameters by using the bar-coded parameter menu given in
Chapter 6 according to your needs.
NOTE: Connecting the scanner to some PCs may disable their
integrated keyboards. If it happens, use an add-on keyboard via the
Y-type cable. And be sure to set the connection type to "With
keyboard" in the bar-coded parameter menu given in Section 6.2.
NOTE: For a PC having a connector to be shared by keyboard
and mouse, a keyboard/mouse branch adapter made by the PC
manufacturer may be required. Check the add-on keyboard
connection provided in your PC.
Disconnection
(1) Turn off the PC.
(2) Pull out the connector straight from the PC (and the keyboard or
numeric keypad).
NOTE: When connecting or disconnecting cable connectors, hold
the connector housings not the cables. Pulling cables may result in
wire breaks or contact failure.
NOTE: When using a Y-type cable, do not pull the branch section
strongly.

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5. SCANNING BAR CODES
Operating Procedure
(1) Turn on the PC. (Wait until the system is set up.)
(2) Run an application program (e.g., Microsoft® Excel) to be used
for barcode data entry.
(3) Bring the reading window to a bar code to be scanned and align
the center mark with the center of the bar code.
(4) Press the trigger switch (except in continuous reading mode).
When the scanner has read the bar code successfully, it beeps and
illuminates the LED indicator in green. The scanned data will
display on the PC screen.
Scanning Notes
- Make bar code labels as flat as possible.
- Avoid using the scanner in direct sunlight or extremely bright places.
The scanner might fail to read correctly.
- The scanner can read bar codes turned upside down.
- The scanner may fail to read bar codes covered with plastic films or
enclosed in plastic bags. Take out those bar code labels.
- To read the same bar code more than one time in succession in
continuous reading mode, pull the reading window away from the
scanned code for at least one second, make sure that the LED
indicator goes off, and then scan the code again.

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6. SETTING PARAMETERS
You may easily set parameters for communications conditions,
readable bar codes, transmission formats and others, by using
bar-coded parameter menus.
Settings made from the bar-coded parameter menus will be retained
even after the PC is turned off.
To scan bar codes given in those bar-coded parameter menus, press
the trigger switch.
Beeper Volume Adjustment
You may adjust the beeper volume to three levels--High, Medium, and
Low. The factory default is High.
Scanning the bar code below will cycle through the High, Medium,
and Low.
Other Parameters
Parameters other than the beeper volume may be set according to the
procedure given on the following pages.
Adjust beeper volume
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6.1 Parameter Setting Procedure
Using bar-coded parameter menus (See Note 1.)
NOTE: To set parameters given in Sections 6.2 through 6.5, follow
the flowchart on the next page. To set ones given in Sections 6.6
and 6.7, follow the instructions given in each section.
NOTE: When using the bar-coded parameter menus, scan bar
codes without a 3-minute or longer interval. If more than three
minutes have passed after a bar code is scanned, the scanner
issues a long beep, cancels newly scanned parameters, and
returns to the previous settings.
Factory Defaults
The factory defaults differ depending upon the cable type connected to
the scanner as listed below.
- If a Y-type cable is connected, all parameters are set to their defaults
as given later.
- If a straight cable is connected, the connection type is set to
"Without keyboard" and other parameters are set to defaults.
CAUTION: The factory default of the keyboard type is "U.S.
English (101-key type). However, if you choose "All defaults," the
keyboard type will be set to "Japanese (106-key type)." You need
to choose your keyboard type on page 11.
Scan the “Start setting” bar code.
Scan necessary parameter setting bar codes.
Scan the “End setting” bar code.
↓ The beeper sounds three times.
↓The scanner beeps once and turns the
LED indicator on.
 The beeper sounds three times.