Hand Held Products 4600g User manual

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4600g, 4600r, 4800i
Commercial/Retail /Industrial Area Imager
User’s Guide

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FCC Compliance Statement
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.
FCC Class B Compliance Statement - applies to 4600g/4800i
devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Hand Held Products, Inc. may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield
wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Canadian Notice for 4600g/4800i
This equipment does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
FCC Class A Compliance Statement - applies to 4600r devices
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.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Hand Held Products, Inc. may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, cables
connected to this device must be shielded cables, in which the cable shield
wire(s) have been grounded (tied) to the connector shell.
Canadian Notice for 4600r
This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as
described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans
le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.
The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been
tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/
EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low
Voltage Directive.
Complies with:
EN55022:1998 (for ITE emissions)
EN55024:1998 (for ITE immunity), including CISPR 22B:1997
EN61000-4-2:1995
EN61000-4-3:1995
For further information please contact:
Hand Held Products
Nijverheidsweg 9-13
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Hand Held Products, Inc. shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment
(i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does
not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
UL and cUL Statement
UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03.
LED Safety Statement
This device has been tested in accordance with EN60825-1:1993+A1+A2 LED
safety, and has been certified to be under the limits of a Class 1 LED device.
C-Tick Statement
Conforms to AS/NZS 3548. C-Tick number: N10410.
Mexico
Patents
Please refer to the product packaging for a list of patents.

Solids and Water Protection
The 4600g/4600r has a rating of IP41, immunity of foreign particles and dripping
water.
The 4800i has a rating of IP54, immunity of windblown dust penetration and
splashing water.
For European Community Users
Note: Hand Held Products complies with Directive 2002/69/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and
the environment, if not properly disposed.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and
to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the
appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or
recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should
not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the
appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems,
please contact your local or regional waste administration.
You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental
performances of this product.

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
About This Manual ............................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Imager........................................................... 1-1
Imager Models ...................................................................... 1-2
4600g/4800i Imager Identification ....................................... 1-3
4600r Imager Identification .................................................. 1-4
Connecting the Imager with Keyboard Wedge ................... 1-5
Connecting the Imager with USB......................................... 1-6
Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Serial Port .................. 1-7
Connecting the Imager with RS-232 Wedge ........................ 1-8
Programming the Interface - Plug and Play.......................... 1-9
Keyboard Wedge Connection............................................... 1-9
Laptop Direct Connect ................................................... 1-9
USB Connection ................................................................. 1-10
IBM SurePos ................................................................ 1-10
USB PC or Macintosh®Keyboard ............................... 1-11
USB HID...................................................................... 1-11
USB COM Port Emulation........................................... 1-11
RS-232 Serial Port Connection........................................... 1-12
Serial Wedge Data Transmission Port................................ 1-13
IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Connection ...................... 1-13
Wand Emulation Connection.............................................. 1-14
Reading Techniques............................................................ 1-16
Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces
Terminal ID .......................................................................... 2-1
Supported Terminals............................................................. 2-2
Keyboard Country ................................................................ 2-4
Keyboard Style ..................................................................... 2-6
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Keyboard Modifiers.............................................................. 2-7
RS-232 Baud Rate.......................................................... 2-9
RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity2-10
RS-232 Receiver Time-Out.......................................... 2-11
RS-232 Handshaking ................................................... 2-11
Wand Emulation Connection ....................................... 2-12
Wand Emulation ................................................................. 2-13
Data Block Size............................................................ 2-13
Delay Between Blocks ................................................. 2-13
Overall Checksum........................................................ 2-14
Wand Emulation Transmission Rate............................ 2-14
Wand Emulation Polarity............................................. 2-15
Wand Emulation Idle ................................................... 2-15
Chapter 3 - Output
Good Read Indicators ........................................................... 3-1
Beeper – Good Read ...................................................... 3-1
Beeper Volume – Good Read ........................................ 3-1
Beeper Pitch – Good Read ............................................. 3-2
Beeper Duration – Good Read ....................................... 3-2
LED – Good Read.......................................................... 3-2
Number of Beeps – Good Read ..................................... 3-3
Good Read Delay.................................................................. 3-3
User-Specified Good Read Delay......................................... 3-3
Trigger Modes ...................................................................... 3-4
Manual/Serial Trigger .................................................... 3-4
Scan Stand Mode .................................................................. 3-5
Scan Stand Symbol ........................................................ 3-6
Presentation Mode ................................................................ 3-6
Presentation LED Behavior after Decode ...................... 3-6
Presentation Sensitivity.................................................. 3-7
Streaming Presentation™ Mode........................................... 3-7
Hands Free Time-Out ........................................................... 3-7
Reread Delay ........................................................................ 3-8
User-Specified Reread Delay ............................................... 3-8
LED Power Level ................................................................. 3-9

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Illumination Lights................................................................ 3-9
Imager Time-Out ................................................................ 3-10
Aimer Delay........................................................................ 3-10
User-Specified Aimer Delay ........................................ 3-10
Aimer Mode ........................................................................ 3-11
Centering............................................................................. 3-11
Decode Search Mode .......................................................... 3-14
Preferred Symbology .......................................................... 3-14
Output Sequence Overview ................................................ 3-16
Output Sequence Editor................................................ 3-19
Require Output Sequence............................................. 3-19
Multiple Symbols................................................................ 3-20
No Read .............................................................................. 3-20
Print Weight ........................................................................ 3-21
Video Reverse..................................................................... 3-21
Working Orientation ........................................................... 3-22
Chapter 4 - Data Editing
Prefix/Suffix Overview......................................................... 4-1
To Add a Prefix or Suffix:.............................................. 4-2
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:...................... 4-3
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix to all Symbologies .... 4-3
Prefix Selections............................................................. 4-4
Suffix Selections............................................................. 4-4
Function Code Transmit................................................. 4-4
Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays ....... 4-5
Intercharacter Delay ....................................................... 4-5
User Specified Intercharacter Delay............................... 4-6
Interfunction Delay......................................................... 4-6
Intermessage Delay ........................................................ 4-7

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Chapter 5 - Data Formatting
Data Format Editor Introduction .......................................... 5-1
To Add a Data Format.................................................... 5-1
Other Programming Selections ...................................... 5-2
Data Format Editor Commands ..................................... 5-2
Data Format Editor......................................................... 5-5
Data Formatter ............................................................... 5-5
Alternate Data Formats .................................................. 5-6
Chapter 6 - Secondary Interface
Secondary RS-232 Connection............................................. 6-2
Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation................................... 6-2
Wand Emulation Multi Block............................................... 6-2
Delay Between Blocks ................................................... 6-3
Overall Checksum.......................................................... 6-3
Wand Emulation Transmission Rate.............................. 6-4
Wand Emulation Polarity............................................... 6-4
Wand Emulation Idle ..................................................... 6-5
Data Block Size.............................................................. 6-5
Secondary Trigger Mode ...................................................... 6-5
Manual/Serial Trigger .................................................... 6-5
Hands Free Time-Out ........................................................... 6-7
Scan Stand Mode .................................................................. 6-8
Scan Stand Symbol ........................................................ 6-8
Presentation Mode ................................................................ 6-8

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Chapter 7 - Symbologies
Message Length Description................................................. 7-2
Codabar Start/Stop Characters....................................... 7-3
Codabar Check Character............................................... 7-3
Codabar Concatenation .................................................. 7-4
Codabar Message Length ............................................... 7-5
Code 39 Start/Stop Characters....................................... 7-6
Code 39 Check Character............................................... 7-6
Code 39 Message Length ............................................... 7-7
Code 39 Append............................................................. 7-8
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ................................ 7-8
Full ASCII ...................................................................... 7-9
Code 39 Code Page ...................................................... 7-10
Check Digit................................................................... 7-10
Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length .............................. 7-11
Code 93 Message Length ............................................. 7-12
Code 93 Code Page ...................................................... 7-12
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length ................... 7-13
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length ......................... 7-14
Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length ..................................... 7-15
Check Digits Required ................................................. 7-16
Code 11 Message Length ............................................. 7-16
ISBT 128 Concatenation .............................................. 7-17
Code 128 Message Length ........................................... 7-18
Code 128 Code Page .................................................... 7-18
Telepen Output ............................................................. 7-19
Telepen Message Length.............................................. 7-19
UPC-A Check Digit...................................................... 7-20
UPC-A Number System ............................................... 7-20
UPC-A Addenda........................................................... 7-21
UPC-A Addenda Required........................................... 7-21
UPC-A Addenda Separator .......................................... 7-21
UPC-E0 ........................................................................ 7-22
UPC-E0 Expand ........................................................... 7-22
UPC-E0 Addenda Required ......................................... 7-23
UPC-E0 Addenda Separator......................................... 7-23

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UPC-E0 Check Digit.................................................... 7-23
UPC-E0 Number System ............................................. 7-24
UPC-E0 Addenda......................................................... 7-24
EAN/JAN-13 Check Digit ........................................... 7-25
EAN/JAN-13 Addenda ................................................ 7-26
EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Required................................. 7-26
EAN/JAN-13 Addenda Separator ................................ 7-26
ISBN Translate............................................................. 7-27
EAN/JAN-8 Check Digit ............................................. 7-27
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda .................................................. 7-28
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Required................................... 7-28
EAN/JAN-8 Addenda Separator.................................. 7-28
MSI Check Character................................................... 7-29
MSI Message Length ................................................... 7-30
Plessey Message Length .............................................. 7-30
RSS Expanded Message Length .................................. 7-32
PosiCode Message Length ........................................... 7-33
Codablock F Message Length...................................... 7-34
Code 16K Message Length .......................................... 7-35
Code 49 Message Length ............................................. 7-36
PDF417 Message Length ............................................. 7-37
MicroPDF417 Message Length ................................... 7-38
UPC/EAN Version ....................................................... 7-39
EAN•UCC Composite Code Message Length............. 7-39
4-CB (4-State Customer Bar Code) ............................. 7-41
ID-tag (UPU 4-State) ................................................... 7-41
Postnet.......................................................................... 7-41
Planet Code .................................................................. 7-42
British Post................................................................... 7-43
Canadian Post............................................................... 7-43
Kix (Netherlands) Post................................................. 7-43
Australian Post ............................................................. 7-43
Japanese Post................................................................ 7-44
China Post Message Length ......................................... 7-45
Korea Post Message Length......................................... 7-46
QR Code Message Length ........................................... 7-47
Data Matrix Message Length ....................................... 7-48

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MaxiCode Message Length.......................................... 7-49
Aztec Code Message Length........................................ 7-50
Aztec Runes.................................................................. 7-50
Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands
Image Snap - IMGSNP ......................................................... 8-1
IMGSNP Modifiers ........................................................ 8-1
Image Ship - IMGSHP.......................................................... 8-2
IMGSHP Modifiers ........................................................ 8-3
Image Size Compatibility............................................... 8-6
Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX............................. 8-7
IMGBOX Modifiers ....................................................... 8-7
Chapter 9 - OCR Programming
OCR ...................................................................................... 9-1
OCR Templates..................................................................... 9-3
Creating an OCR Template ............................................ 9-3
Stringing Together Multiple Formats
(Creating “Or” Statements) ............................................ 9-6
OCR User-Defined Variables ............................................... 9-6
Reading Multi-Row OCR............................................... 9-7
OCR Check Character........................................................... 9-8
OCR Modulo 10 Check Character ................................. 9-8
OCR Modulo 36 Check Character ................................. 9-9
OCR User-Defined Check Character.................................... 9-9
Weighting Options ....................................................... 9-10
OCR ISBN Application Example ....................................... 9-12
OCR Template Codes ......................................................... 9-13
Chapter 10 - Interface Keys
Keyboard Function Relationships....................................... 10-1
Supported Interface Keys.................................................... 10-3
Chapter 11 - Utilities
To Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies .......... 11-1

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Show Decoder Revision ..................................................... 11-1
Show Engine Revision........................................................ 11-1
Show Scan Driver Revision................................................ 11-2
Show Software Revision..................................................... 11-2
Show Data Format .............................................................. 11-2
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ............................ 11-2
Test Menu ........................................................................... 11-3
2D PQA (Print Quality Assessment) .................................. 11-3
2D PQA Reporting....................................................... 11-3
Visual Xpress Introduction ................................................. 11-4
Installing Visual Xpress from the Web........................ 11-5
Quick*View........................................................................ 11-5
Installing Quick*View from the Web .......................... 11-5
Chapter 12 - Serial Programming Commands
Conventions ........................................................................ 12-1
Menu Command Syntax ..................................................... 12-1
Query Commands......................................................... 12-2
Concatenation of Multiple Commands ........................ 12-2
Responses..................................................................... 12-2
Examples of Query Commands ................................... 12-3
Trigger Commands ............................................................. 12-4
Resetting the Standard Product Defaults ............................ 12-4
Menu Commands................................................................ 12-5
Chapter 13 - Product Specifications
4600g with LED Aimer ...................................................... 13-1
4600r ................................................................................... 13-2
4800i ................................................................................... 13-3
Standard Cable Pinouts....................................................... 13-4
Keyboard Wedge.......................................................... 13-4
Wand Emulation........................................................... 13-5
Serial Output ............................................................... 13-6
USB.............................................................................. 13-7

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Chapter 14 - Maintenance
Repairs ................................................................................ 14-1
Maintenance........................................................................ 14-1
Cleaning the Imager’s Window.................................... 14-1
Inspecting Cords and Connectors................................. 14-1
Replacing the Interface Cable ...................................... 14-2
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 14-3
Chapter 15 - Customer Support
Technical Assistance........................................................... 15-1
Online Technical Assistance ........................................ 15-2
For Further Information................................................ 15-2
Product Service and Repair................................................. 15-2
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance ............ 15-3
Limited Warranty................................................................ 15-3
Appendix A - Appendix A
Symbology Chart ................................................................. A-1
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)........................ A-4
Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes .......................... A-6

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4600g, 4600r, 4800i User’s Guide 1 - 1
1
Getting Started
About This Manual
This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
4000 Series imagers. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and
customer support information are also included.
Hand Held Products bar code imagers are factory programmed for the most
common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these
settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide.
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.
Unpacking the Imager
After you open the shipping carton, take the following steps:
• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the
carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

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Imager Models
The chart below lists the interfaces that can be used with your imager. Refer to
Chapter 6 for programming information regarding secondary interfaces.
Models Primary Secondary
4600gXX03XX
4800iXX03XX
True RS-232 True RS-232
4600gXX05XX
4800iXX05XX
Keyboard wedge, TTL level
232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, wand emula-
tion, USB keyboard, USB HID,
USB retail (IBM SurePOS),
USB COM port emulation
Wand Emulation, TTL
level 232
4600rXX05XX Keyboard wedge, TTL level
232, TTL level 232 serial
wedge, IBM 4683, USB key-
board, USB HID, USB retail
(IBM SurePOS), USB COM
port emulation
TTL level 232

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Imager Identification
Compliance
Label location
Item Number,
Serial Number
and Revision
Information
location

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Connecting the Imager with Keyboard Wedge
Note: See "Imager Models" on page 1-2 to determine which interfaces apply to
your imager.
An imager can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboard
wedge,” plugged into the serial port, or connected to a portable data terminal in
wand emulation or non decoded output mode. The following is an example of a
keyboard wedge connection:
1. Turn off power to the terminal/computer.
2. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the back of the terminal/computer.
3. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager and to the terminal/
computer.
4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on. The imager beeps.
5. Program the imager for a keyboard wedge interface using the Plug and Play
bar codes beginning on page 1-8.
6. Verify the imager operation by scanning a bar code from the Sample
Symbols in the back of this manual. The imager beeps once.
Your imager is factory programmed for a keyboard wedge interface to an IBM PC
AT with a USA keyboard. If this is your interface and you do not need to modify
the settings, skip to Chapter 3 - Output.