Honeywell 3800 Linear Series User manual

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3800/3900
Handheld Linear Imager
User’s Guide

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FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 res-
idential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. 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 fol-
lowing 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.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televi-
sion technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following
booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local
regional offices. Honeywell is not responsible for any radio or television interfer-
ence caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution
or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified
by Honeywell. The correction is the responsibility of the user. Use only
shielded data cables with this system.
Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Honeywell may void the FCC authorization to operate this equip-
ment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Conformité à la règlementation canadienne
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada. Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux conditions suivantes :
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer de brouillage préjudiciable.
2. Cet appareil doit pouvoir accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris le
brouillage pouvant causer un fonctionnement indésirable.
CE Mark
The CE mark indicates compliance to 2004/108/EC EMC Directive with
Standards EN55022 CLASS B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3.
In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, when
shipped with recommended power supply. For further information please con-
tact:
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Nijverheidsweg 9-13
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The Netherlands
Honeywell 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.
LED Safety Statement
This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 LED
safety, and has been certified to be a Class 1 LED device.
For European Community Users
Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIA-
MENT 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 pro-
duction. 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 natu-
ral 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.
UL and cUL Statement
UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03.
C-Tick Statement
Conforms to AS/NZS 3548.
Patents
Please refer to the product packaging for patent information.

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Typical Applications for the 3900 ................................ 1-1
About This Manual ...................................................... 1-1
Unpacking the Scanner............................................... 1-1
3800 Scanner Identification......................................... 1-2
3900 Scanner Identification......................................... 1-2
Connecting the Scanner with Keyboard Wedge ......... 1-3
Mounting Information for the 3900 .............................. 1-4
Specular Zone....................................................... 1-5
Plug and Play .............................................................. 1-5
IBM 4683 Ports 5B, 9B, and 17 Interface.................... 1-7
USB Interface.............................................................. 1-8
OCIA Interface .......................................................... 1-10
NCR OCIA Short Format (8 Bit) Interface ................. 1-11
NCR OCIA Long Format (9 Bit) Interface.................. 1-11
Nixdorf OCIA Interface .............................................. 1-12
Serial Wedge............................................................. 1-12
Chapter 2 - Terminal Interfaces
Keyboard Wedge Connection ..................................... 2-1
Terminal ID.................................................................. 2-1
Supported Terminals................................................... 2-2
Keyboard Country ....................................................... 2-4
Keyboard Style............................................................ 2-4
Keyboard Modifiers ..................................................... 2-5
Serial Port Connection ................................................ 2-7
Baud Rate ............................................................. 2-8
RS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits,
and Parity......................................................... 2-8
RS-232 Handshaking .......................................... 2-11
Wand Emulation Connection............................... 2-11
Wand Emulation Transmission Rate................... 2-12
Wand Emulation Polarity..................................... 2-13
Wand Emulation Idle ........................................... 2-13
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PDF417 Wand Emulation ..........................................2-13
Data Block Size ...................................................2-14
Delay Between Blocks .........................................2-14
Overall Checksum ...............................................2-15
Chapter 3 - Output
Scan Rate....................................................................3-1
Beeper Volume............................................................3-1
Beeper Tone................................................................3-2
Scan Voting .................................................................3-2
Reduce Quiet Zone......................................................3-2
Reread Delay...............................................................3-3
Good Read Delay ........................................................3-4
Trigger Mode ...............................................................3-4
Chapter 4 - Data Editing
Prefix/Suffix Overview..................................................4-1
To Add a Prefix or Suffix:.......................................4-1
To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes: ...............4-2
To Add a Carriage Return Suffix
to all Symbologies ............................................4-3
Prefix Selections ....................................................4-3
Suffix Selections ....................................................4-3
Symbology Chart .........................................................4-4
ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)................4-5
Function Code Transmit ........................................4-6
Intercharacter, Interfunction,
and Intermessage Delays..........................................4-6
Intercharacter Delay ..............................................4-7
User Specified Intercharacter Delay ......................4-7
Interfunction Delay.................................................4-8
Intermessage Delay...............................................4-8

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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................................................ 5-4
Data Formatter ...................................................... 5-5
Alternate Data Formats ......................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 - Secondary Interface
Secondary Code 39 Wand Emulation ......................... 6-1
Secondary RS-232 Connection................................... 6-1
Secondary Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation ..... 6-2
Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation
Transmission Rate.................................................... 6-2
Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation Polarity .......... 6-2
Non Decoded Laser Emulation Idle ............................ 6-3
Disabling the Secondary Interface .............................. 6-3
Secondary Trigger Mode............................................. 6-3
Chapter 7 - Symbologies
Introduction ................................................................. 7-1
All Symbologies........................................................... 7-1
Message Length Description....................................... 7-2
Codabar ...................................................................... 7-3
Start/Stop Characters ........................................... 7-3
Check Character ................................................... 7-3
Concatenation ....................................................... 7-4
Codabar Message Length..................................... 7-5

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Code 39 .......................................................................7-6
Start/Stop Characters............................................7-6
Check Character....................................................7-6
Code 39 Message Length......................................7-7
Code 39 Append....................................................7-7
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) ........................7-8
Full ASCII...............................................................7-9
Interleaved 2 of 5.......................................................7-10
Check Digit ..........................................................7-10
Interleaved 2 of 5 Message Length .....................7-11
Strict Decoding ....................................................7-11
Code 93 .....................................................................7-12
Code 93 Message Length....................................7-12
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial.............................................7-13
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message Length ...........7-13
Straight 2 of 5 IATA ...................................................7-14
Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message Length..................7-14
Matrix 2 of 5...............................................................7-15
Matrix 2 of 5 Message Length .............................7-15
Code 11 .....................................................................7-16
Check Digits Required .........................................7-16
Code 11 Message Length....................................7-17
Code 128 ...................................................................7-18
<GS> Substitution................................................7-18
Code 128 Message Length..................................7-19
Telepen......................................................................7-20
Telepen Output ....................................................7-20
Telepen Message Length ....................................7-21
UPC A........................................................................7-22
Check Digit ..........................................................7-22
Number System ...................................................7-22
Addenda ..............................................................7-23
Addenda Required...............................................7-23
Addenda Separator..............................................7-24
UPC Strict Decoding............................................7-24

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UPC E0 and UPC E1 ................................................ 7-25
UPC E Expand .................................................... 7-25
Check Digit.......................................................... 7-26
Number System................................................... 7-26
Addenda.............................................................. 7-26
Addenda Required .............................................. 7-27
Addenda Separator ............................................. 7-27
EAN/JAN 13 .............................................................. 7-28
Check Digit.......................................................... 7-28
Addenda.............................................................. 7-29
Addenda Required .............................................. 7-29
Addenda Separator ............................................. 7-30
ISBN Enable........................................................ 7-30
EAN/JAN 8 ................................................................ 7-31
Check Digit.......................................................... 7-31
Addenda.............................................................. 7-32
Addenda Required .............................................. 7-32
Addenda Separator ............................................. 7-32
MSI............................................................................ 7-33
Check Character ................................................. 7-33
MSI Message Length .......................................... 7-34
Plessey...................................................................... 7-35
Plessey Message Length .................................... 7-35
GS1 DataBar............................................................. 7-36
GS1 DataBar Limited ................................................ 7-36
GS1 DataBar Expanded............................................ 7-37
GS1 DataBar Expanded Message Length .......... 7-37
China Post Code ....................................................... 7-38
China Post Message Length ............................... 7-38
PDF417 ..................................................................... 7-39
PDF417 Message Length.................................... 7-39
Show GLI Blocks................................................. 7-40
Scan Diagnostics................................................. 7-40
PDF Learn Mode................................................. 7-41
MicroPDF417 ............................................................ 7-41
MicroPDF417 ...................................................... 7-41
MicroPDF417 Message Length........................... 7-42

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EAN•UCC Composite Symbology .............................7-42
EAN•UCC Composite ................................................7-42
Enable UPC/EAN Version .........................................7-43
EAN•UCC Composite Code Message Length .....7-43
Chapter 8 - Cloning
Procedure ....................................................................8-1
Chapter 9 - Visual Menu
Visual Menu Introduction .............................................9-1
Temporary Visual Menu Configuration ..................9-1
Installing Visual Menu from the Web .....................9-1
Upgrading USB Firmware......................................9-2
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
Show Software Revision............................................11-1
Show Data Format.....................................................11-1
Specular Effect Reduction .........................................11-2
Chapter 12 - Serial Programming Commands
Conventions...............................................................12-1
Menu Command Syntax ............................................12-1
Query Commands................................................12-2
Concatenation of Multiple Commands.................12-2
Trigger Commands....................................................12-4
Resetting the Factory Settings...................................12-4
Menu Commands ......................................................12-5
PDF417 Wand Emulation ....................................12-7

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Chapter 13 - Product Specifications
3800 Product Specifications...................................... 13-1
3900 Product Specifications...................................... 13-2
Standard Cable Pinouts ............................................ 13-3
Chapter 14 - Maintenance
Repairs...................................................................... 14-1
Maintenance.............................................................. 14-1
Replacing the Interface Cable............................. 14-1
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 14-2
Chapter 15 - Customer Support
Technical Assistance ................................................ 15-1
Online Technical Assistance ............................... 15-1
Product Service and Repair ...................................... 15-2
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance... 15-2
Limited Warranty ....................................................... 15-2

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Getting Started
The 3800 is a high performance linear imaging scanner from Honeywell. The
3800 marks a new performance level for handheld scanners. Linear imaging
technology is defined by a bright and sharply focused aiming line, high resolu-
tion imaging, and fast reading speed. The 3800 is comfortable to hold, easy to
use, rugged, and excellent for all general scanning applications.
The 3900 is a fixed mount barcode scanner designed for retail kiosks, manufac-
turing WIP tracking, document processing, or other OEM applications. It is a
complete decoded output scanner that is easy to integrate. It communicates
with PCs or host terminals via keyboard wedge or a serial RS-232 interface.
The 3900 can be used internally or externally. The housing provides protection
from dust, dirt, and electrostatic discharge.
Typical Applications for the 3900
The 3900 is an ideal scanner
for retail kiosks. The bright
aiming line and large working
range make scanning easy for
untrained users.
The 3900 mounted in a stand
makes an efficient barcode
document reader; it takes up a
minimum of counter space and
reads and transmits data
quickly.
About This Manual
This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the
3800/3900. Product specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer sup-
port information are also included.
Honeywell barcode scanners are factory programmed for the most common ter-
minal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, pro-
gramming is accomplished by scanning the barcodes in this guide.
An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.
Unpacking the Scanner
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.

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• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
3800 Scanner Identification
3900 Scanner Identification
Compliance
Label location
Item Number,
Serial Number
and Revision
Information
location
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Connecting the Scanner with Keyboard Wedge
A scanner 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 scanner and to the terminal/
computer.
4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on. The scanner beeps twice.
5. Verify the scanner operation by scanning a barcode from the Sample
Symbols in the back of this manual. The scanner beeps once.

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Mounting Information for the 3900
Aperture plane
1.52
1.52
B
.8 Optical center is ± 2" from horizontal.
(Angle begins at aperture plane.)
2˚ Ref typ
4.64
2.67 1.52 Ref
2.99
47.5˚
.89
.04
.700
.700
M4 Inserts typ 3 Thread depth 4.7 mm (.185")
Cable Exit
1.3
.65
2.5
(13 mil and 15 mil)
3.5
(5 mil and 7.5 mil)
4.1
5
6
7
8.5
9.5
3 mil
5 mil
7.5 mil 13 mil
15 mil
23˚ typ
4.9
4.2
3
1.9
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE ON HIGH QUALITY SYMBOLS.
Note: Measurements are in inches.

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Mounting Information, continued
Specular Zone
The 3900 must be mounted at a 5 degree, or greater, angle to the barcode in
order to scan properly:
The scanner is now connected and ready to communicate with your terminal/
PC. You must program the scanner for your interface before barcode data can
be transmitted to your terminal/PC. If you are using the scanner as a keyboard
wedge, turn to page 2-1. If the scanner is connected via a serial port, turn to
page 2-7. If this is a wand emulation application, turn to page 2-13, and for a
non decoded output connection, turn to page 6-2.
Plug and Play
Plug and Play barcodes provide instant scanner set up for commonly used inter-
faces.
Note: After you scan one of the codes, power cycle the host terminal to have the
interface in effect.
The most common interface is Keyboard Wedge. The following Keyboard
Wedge barcode also programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.
Keyboard Wedge Interface for IBM PC
AT and Compatibles

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The following Plug and Play barcode for IBM XT and Compatibles also pro-
grams a carriage return (CR) suffix.
The following Plug and Play barcode for IBM PS-2 and Compatibles also pro-
grams a carriage return (CR) suffix.
Use Non Decoded Output Laser Emulation when connecting to a secondary
terminal with integral decoding. This also sets the transmission rate to 36
scans per second and the polarity to white high.
For most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect barcode allows opera-
tion of the integral keyboard. The following Laptop Direct Connect barcode also
programs a carriage return (CR) suffix.
The RS-232 Interface barcode is used when connecting to the serial port of a
PC or terminal. The following RS-232 Interface barcode adds a suffix of a CR
and LF, and also programs the parameters:
Option Setting
Baud Rate 9600 bps
Parity Even
IBM XT and Compatibles
IBM PS-2 and Compatibles
Non Decoded Output
Laser Emulation
Laptop Direct Connect