Godex GS200 User manual

GS200/GS200AS Laser Barcode Scanner
User Manual
Version: GS200/GS200AS_UM_EN_V1.1.3

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Notice
Ensure that the optional DC adapter works at +5V, especially for the RS-232 interface cable.
Make sure you carefully read the following information to ensure that your barcode scanner is able to
perform at the designed level.
1. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis.
2. The right is reserved to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or
design.
3. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
4. A standard packing includes a scanner, a USB cable, Quick guide, and a stand (For GS200AS
only).
5. The Auto-detection is a standard accessory (For GS200AS Only).
6. Different firmware version has the different functions; please make sure you get the right version.

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Contents
Notice..................................................................................................................................................... i
Contents................................................................................................................................................iii
1 Specifications .....................................................................................................................................1
1-1 Technical specifications................................................................................................................ 1
1-2 Default settings for various types of barcode ............................................................................... 2
1-3 Decode zone................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Get started .........................................................................................................................................4
2-1 Electrical interface/Pin assignment............................................................................................... 4
2-2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 5
2-3 Parts of the scanner...................................................................................................................... 6
2-4 Introduction to installation............................................................................................................. 7
2-4-1 Installation - USB................................................................................................................ 7
2-4-2 Remove the interface cable ............................................................................................... 8
2-5 Assembling the stand ................................................................................................................... 8
2-6 Scanning ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2-7 Auto-detection............................................................................................................................... 9
3 Parameter menus............................................................................................................................. 11
3-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 11
3-2 Example: configure scanner....................................................................................................... 12
3-3 RS232 interface .......................................................................................................................... 14
3-4 USB interface.............................................................................................................................. 17
3-5 Scan trigger mode & some global settings................................................................................. 20
3-6 Indication..................................................................................................................................... 26
3-7 UPC-A......................................................................................................................................... 28
3-8 UPC-E......................................................................................................................................... 30
3-9 UPC-E1....................................................................................................................................... 32
3-10 EAN-13 (ISBN/ISSN)................................................................................................................ 34
3-11 EAN-8........................................................................................................................................ 36
3-12 Code 39 (Code 32, Trioptic Code 39) ...................................................................................... 38
3-13 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................................................................................... 41
3-14 Industrial 2 of 5 ......................................................................................................................... 43
3-15 Matrix 2 of 5 .............................................................................................................................. 44
3-16 Codabar .................................................................................................................................... 46
3-17 Code 128 .................................................................................................................................. 48
3-18 UCC/EAN 128........................................................................................................................... 50
3-19 ISBT 128 ................................................................................................................................... 52
3-20 Code 93 .................................................................................................................................... 54
3-21 Code 11 .................................................................................................................................... 56

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3-22 MSI/Plessey.............................................................................................................................. 58
3-23 UK/Plessey ............................................................................................................................... 60
3-24 China Post ................................................................................................................................ 62
3-25 Telepen ..................................................................................................................................... 63
3-26 GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated).................................................................................. 65
3-27 GS1 DataBar Limited................................................................................................................ 66
3-28 GS1 DataBar Expanded ........................................................................................................... 67
3-29 G1-G4 & FN1 substitution string setting................................................................................... 68
3-30 G1-G4 string position & Code ID position ................................................................................ 71
3-31 String transmission ................................................................................................................... 72
4 Barcode representing non-printable character .................................................................................. 74
5 ASCII table.......................................................................................................................................75
6 Test chart .........................................................................................................................................76
7 Return default parameters & firmware version.................................................................................. 78
8 Quick setting to enable/ disable Auto-detection ................................................................................ 79
9 Configuration alphanumeric value barcode (as Para. value) ............................................................. 80

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1 Specifications
1-1 Technical specifications
Table 1-1 Technical specifications @25°C
Input voltage
5 VDC ± 0.25 V
Power
150 mW (Standby); 525 mW (Operating); 850 mW (Max.)
Current
30 mA (Standby); 105 mA(Operating); 170 mA (Max.)
Laser
630-650 nm laser diode
Decoding rate
200 times/sec
Scanning angle
±60°, ±65°, ±42°(Skew, Pitch, Roll)
Print contrast
25% minimum reflection difference
Decode capability
UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN (Bookland EAN), ISSN, Code
39, Code 39 full ASCII, Code 32, Trioptic Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2
of 5 (Discrete 2 of 5), Matrix 2 of 5, Codabar (NW7), Code 128, UCC/EAN 128,
ISBT 128, Code 93, Code 11 (USD-8), MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, China Post,
Telepen, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) variants
Indicator
Beeper, LED
Interface supported
RS-232, USB Keyboard, USB virtual COM
Operating mode
Hand-held,Auto-detection (Optional accessory)
Dimensions
Height × Width × Depth：76 mm × 66.5 mm × 168 mm
Weight
121 g, without cable
Cable
Straight 2.0 m
Connector type
RJ-45 phone jack connector
Case material
ABS
Exit window material
PC
Temperature
0°to 50°C (32°to 122°F), Operating; -40°to 60°C (-40°to 140°F), Storage
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Programming method
Manual (reading special barcode)
Program upgrade
Online
Decoding depth
& Min. element width
(1 mil = 0.0254 mm)
3 mil: 27 - 65 mm
4 mil: 27 - 60 mm
5 mil: 18 - 132 mm
10 mil: 10 - 320 mm
13 mil: 16 - 380 mm
15 mil: 13 - 500 mm
20 mil: 19 - 620 mm
30 mil: 25 - 770 mm
Safety
Laser safety: EN60825-1, Class 1
EMC: EN55032, EN55024
LVD: EN60950-1, IEC60950-1
Drop resistance: 30+ times 2.0 m (6.5 ft) drops to concrete
Protection class: IP50

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1-2 Default settings for various types of barcode
Table 1-2 Default settings
Code type
Read
enable
Check digit
verification
Check digit
transmission
Min. code
length
Proprietary
code ID
AIM
code ID
UPC-A
√
√
√
(12)2
A
]Em
UPC-E
√
√
√
(8)2
D
]Em
UPC-E1
√
√
√
(8)2
D
]Em
EAN-13
√
√
√
(13)2
A
]Em
EAN-8
√
√
√
(8)2
C
]Em
ISBN/ISSN1
√
√
√
(13)2
B
]Em
Code 39
√
-
-
1
M
]Am
Interleaved 2 of 5
√
-
-
6
I
]Im
Industrial 2 of 5
(Discrete 2 of 5)
-
-
-
4
H
]Im
Matrix 2 of 5
√
-
-
6
X
]Im
Codabar (NW7)
√
-
-
4
N
]Fm
Code 128
√
√
-
1
K
]Cm
UCC/EAN 128
√
√
-
1
K
]Cm
ISBT 128
√
√
-
1
K
]Cm
Code 93
√
√
-
1
L
]Gm
Code 11 (USD-8)
-
√
-
4
V
-
MSI/Plessey
-
-
-
4
O
]Mm
UK/Plessey
√
√
-
1
U
]Mm
China Post
√
-
-
(11)2
T
]Im
Telepen
√
√
-
1
P
]Em
GS1 DataBar
√
-
-
(16)2
R
]em
GS1 DataBar Truncated3
√
-
-
(16)2
R
]em
GS1 DataBar Limited
√
-
-
(16)2
R
]em
GS1 DataBar Expanded
√
-
-
1
R
]em
Note:1The settings for ISBN/ISSN and EAN-13 must be the same except the code ID.
2Fixed-length barcodes.
3The settings for GS1 DataBar Truncated and GS1 DataBar must be the same.

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1-3 Decode zone
Figure 1-1 Decode zone @25°C, scan angle: 55°
Table 1-3 Description of barcode patterns applied in Figure 1-1
Resolution
Barcode type
Wide-narrow
element ratio
Barcode content
Contrast
3 mil
Code39
2.5：1
123
80%
4 mil
Code39
2.5：1
123456789
80%
5 mil
Code39
2.5：1
123
80%
10 mil
Code39
2.5：1
123
80%
13 mil
100%UPC
-
123456
80%
15 mil
Code39
2.5：1
1
80%
20 mil
Code39
2.5：1
1
80%
30 mil
Code39
2.5：1
EF
80%

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2 Get started
2-1 Electrical interface/Pin assignment
The scanner provides a RJ-45 cable connector.
Figure 2-1 Electrical interface/Pin
Table 2-1 lists the pin assignments of the scanner.
Table 2-1 Electrical interface/Pin assignment
Pin
USB cable
1
Power(+5V)
2
Reseved
3
Ground
4
Ground
(for interface auto selection purpose)
5
Reserved
6
Reserved
7
Ground (Shell)
8
TRIGGER
9
D-
10
D+
Pin 10
Pin 1
Cable connector