Element PA2K User manual

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2D Barcode Reader User Guide
Rev 1.01

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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
1.1 About This Guide................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Barcode Scanning................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Firmware Version Number .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Baud Rate............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Data Bit & Parity Check & Stop Bit...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 XON/XOFF ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Accepting RS-232 Commands............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.6 USB HID-KB ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.7 USB Country Keyboard Types............................................................................................................................................ 11
2.8 Convert Case................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.9 Transmission speed........................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.10 Function Code Transmit .................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.11 USB COM Port Emulation................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.1 Trigger Mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Presentation Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Read Mode........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.4 Illumination Lights............................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.5 Illumination-Presentation................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.6 Idle Illumination-Presentation .......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 LED Idle State-Presentation .............................................................................................................................................. 23
3.8 Continue-Scan Presentation Mode................................................................................................................................... 24
3.9 Power-Up Beeper .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.10 Good Read Beeper .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.11 Good Read Beeper Volume ............................................................................................................................................. 26
3.12 Good Read Beeper Duration........................................................................................................................................... 26
3.13 Good Read Beeper Tone.................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.9 Good-read Delay............................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.10 Reread Delay................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.1 General Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Add Prefix ......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 Add Suffix...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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4.4 Clear All Prefix and Suffix.................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.1 General Setting.................................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.2 1D Symbologies................................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.2.2 EAN-8 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.3 EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.4 UPC-E.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2.5 UPC-A ......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.2.10 Coda Bar................................................................................................................................................................... 64
5.2.12 GS1-128................................................................................................................................................................ 69
5.2.13 MSI....................................................................................................................................................................... 71
5.2.15 Telepen..................................................................................................................................................................... 75
5.3 2D Symbologies................................................................................................................................................................. 77
5.3.2 QR Code ..................................................................................................................................................................... 80
5.3.3 QR Code URL Link....................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.3.4 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................................................................ 83
5.3.5 Maxi code................................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.3.6 Aztec........................................................................................................................................................................... 87
5.3.7 Hanxin .................................................................................................................................................................... 89
6.1 Appendix 1: AIM ID Table.................................................................................................................................................. 91
6.2 Appendix 2: ASCII Table..................................................................................................................................................... 95
6.3 Appendix 3: Digit Barcodes............................................................................................................................................. 102

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1.1 About This Guide
This guide provides programming instructions for the Element 2D Barcoder Reader. Users can configure the 2D
Barcoder Reader by scanning the programming barcodes included in this manual.
1.2 Barcode Scanning
Powered by area-imaging technology and 2D Barcoder Reader patented “Hercules” technology, the 2D Barcoder
Reader features fast scanning and decoding accuracy. Barcodes rotated at any angle can still be read with ease. When
scanning a barcode, simply center the aiming beam or pattern projected by the 2D Barcoder Reader over the barcode.
1.3 Factory Defaults
Scanning the following barcode can restore the engine to the factory defaults.
Note: Use this feature with discretion.
Restore All Factory Defaults
1.4 Firmware Version Number
Scanning the barcode below can display the firmware version number.
Display The Firmware Version Number
1 Getting Started

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The 2D Barcoder Reader provides a RS-232 interface and a USB interface to communicate with the host device. The host
device can receive scanned data and send commands to control the engine or to access/alter the configuration information of
the engine via the RS-232 or USB interface.
2.1 RS-232 Interface
Serial communication interface is usually used when connecting the engine to a host device (like PC, POS). However, to
ensure smooth communication and accuracy of data, you need to set communication parameters (including baud rate,
parity check, data bit and stop bit) to match the host device.
The serial communication interface provided by the engine is based on RS-level signals.
Default serial communication parameters are listed below. Make sure all parameters match the host requirements.
Parameter
Factory Default
Serial Communication
Standard RS-232
Baud Rate
115200
Parity Check
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
Hardware Flow Control
None
Note: scanners support Auto-Cable functionwhich can be switched 232 interface automatically when
connecting with 232cable.
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2.2 Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the baud rate to match the Host requirements.
2400
9600
38400
*115200

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4800
19200
57600

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2.3 Data Bit &Parity Check &Stop Bit
*None Parity /8 Data Bits/1 Stop Bit
Even Parity /7 Data Bits/1 Stop Bit
Odd Parity /7 Data Bits/1 Stop Bit
2.4 XON/XOFF
The scanner stops sending data when the host sends the XOFF character (hex 13) to it. To resume
transmission, the host sends the XON character (hex 11)
*XON/XOFF Disable
XON/XOFF Enable

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2.5 Accepting RS-232 Commands
*Disable
Enable
Commands
ASCII
HEX
Disable Scanner
D
0x44
Enable Scanner
E
0x45
For the scanner, it can accept serial host commands. If you wish to enable/disable scanner by using commands, scan
the enable barcode. Host commands for other interfaces are also available.
2.6 USB HID-KB

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When you connect the engine to the Host via aUSB connection, you can enable the USB HID-KB feature by scanning
the barcode below. Then engine’s transmission will be simulated as USB keyboard input. The Host receives keystrokes on
the virtual keyboard. It works on a Plug and Play basis and no driver is required.
USB HID-KB

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2.7 USB Country Keyboard Types
Keyboard layouts vary from country to country. The default setting is 1-U.S. keyboard.
*1 –U.S.
3–Denmark
5–Finland
7–Italy
9–Albania

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2–UK
4–France
6–Turkey_F
8–Norway

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11 –Bosnia
13 –Croatia
15 –Dutch
17 –Germany
19 –Hungary

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10 –Belgium
12 –Brazil
14 –Czech
16 –Estonia
18 –Greek

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21 –Latvia
23 –Macedonia
25 –Poland
27 –Romania
29 –Japan

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20 –Irish
22 –Lithuania
24 –Spain
26 –Portugal
28 –Russia

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2.8 Convert Case
Scan the appropriate barcode below to convert barcode data to your desired case.
*No Case Conversion
Convert All To Upper Case
Convert All To Lower Case
Example: When the Convert All to Lower Case feature is enabled, barcode data “AbC” is transmitted as “abc”.
2.9 Transmission speed
If the terminal drops characters, change the speed to low.
High
*Low

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2.10 Function Code Transmit
All ASCII control characters are translated into CTRL+X functions if you enable Function Code Transmit. Otherwise, they
are translated into predefined keystrokes.
Refer to Appendix2: ASCII Table for hexadecimal values of characters.
Ctrl+X functions Disable
Ctrl+X functions Enable
2.11 USB COM Port Emulation
If you connect the engine to the Host via a USB connection, the feature allows the Host to receive data in the way as a
serial port does. A driver is required for this feature, visit the official website (https://www.elementpos.co/) to download
and install .
USB COM Port Emulation
USB COM Port Emulation

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3.1 Trigger Mode
If the Trigger Mode is enabled, you could activate the scanner by providing an external hardware trigger, or
using a serial trigger command. When in manual trigger mode, the scanner scans until a barcode is read, or until the
hardware trigger is released. When in serial mode, the scanner scans until a barcode has been read or until the deactivate
command is sent.
Manual Trigger Mode –Normal
Serial Trigger Command:
Command Trigger:
[0x02][0xF4][0x03]
Command Untrigger:
[0x02][0xF5][0x03]
3 General Configuration

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3.2 Presentation Mode
This sets the scanner to work in presentation mode.
Presentation Mode
3.3 Read Mode
*Printed-Reading Mode
Screen-Reading Mode
3.4 Illumination Lights