Honeywell MS5145 - 00 User manual

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Introduction
Product Overview
The MS5145 Eclipse is a single-line, hand-held laser scanner.
Equipped with Honeywell’s patented CodeGate® technology,
Eclipse can be used in a wide variety of applications. CodeGate
technology allows the user toeasily target the desired bar code
and complete the data transmission with a simple press of a
button. This combination makes Eclipse a perfect selection for
menu scanning, point-of-sale, document processing and inventory
control.
With state-of-the-art scanning technology embedded inside, the
MS5145 Eclipse has a longer working range and a wider scan field
than a typical CCD. The width of the scan line grows as the
scanner moves further away from bar codes. In addition, the laser
beam pulses, making lining up bar codes easy and when the
scanner senses a bar code (CodeSense® Mode), the laser beam
automatically switches to scan mode and activates CodeGate to
ensure high-speed scanning and accuracy.
Many standard features are included such as: user configurable
Flash ROM, PowerLink user-replaceable cables, MetroSet®2 and
MetroSelect® configuration, and data editing (parsing).
Model Number Interface
MS5145 – 00 Laser Emulation
MS5145 – 11 RS485 , RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS
MS5145 – 14 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR
MS5145 – 38
TTL RS232 Low Speed USB,
Keyboard Emulation or Serial Emulation*
MS5145 – 40 Full Speed USB
MS5145 – 41 RS232/Light Pen Emulation
MS5145 – 47
Keyboard Wedge, Stand Alone Keyboard and TTL RS232
Transmit/Receive
* Configurable for Keyboard Emulation Mode or Serial Emulation Mode. The default
setting is Keyboard Emulation Mode.
◈ Applicable for IBM® Host applications. Applicable for IBM® Host applications.
TM

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MS5145 Components
Item No. Description
1
Mode Select Button/CodeGate Button(see page 13)
2 Red LED (see page 15)
3 Greed LED (see page 15)
4
Pin Hole for Cable Release (see page 6)
5 Red Output Window (Laser Aperture)
6 Speaker (see page 14)
7
10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket (see page31)
Figure 1.Scanner Components
Maintenance
Smudges and dirt on the unit’s window can interfere with the
unit’s performance. If the window requires cleaning, use only a
mild glass cleaner containing no ammonia. When cleaning the
window, spray the cleaner onto a lint free, non-abrasive cleaning
cloth then gently wipe the window clean.
If the unit’s case requires cleaning, use a mild cleaning agent that
does not contain strong oxidizing chemicals. Strong cleaning
agents may discolor ordamage the unit’s exterior.

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Caution and Serial Number Labels
Figure 2. Label Location on the Bottom of the Scanner with Example
Caution: To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected
to the imager must meet the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low
Voltage) according to EN/IEC 60950-1.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL
60950-1 and norm EN/IEC 60950-1, the power source should meet
applicable performance requirem
ents for a limited power source.

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Cable Installation and Removal
Installation
1. Insert the cable’s modular connector into the socket on the
scanner.
2. Pull gently on the cable strain relief to ensure the cable is
installed.
Note: If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched, the unit can
power intermittently.
Figure 3.
Removal
Disconnect the power supply from the PowerLink cable and turn
off power to the host system before removing the cable from the
scanner.
1. Locate the small ’pin-hole’ on the
front side of the scanner near the
end of the handle.
2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the
shape shown.
3. Insert the paperclip (or other small
metallic pin) into the small ’pin-hole’.
There will be a faint ’click’ when the
connector’s lock releases.
4. Pull gently on the cable’s strain-relief
to remove the cable.
Figure 4.

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Installation
RS232, Light Pen or Laser Emulation
1. Turn off the host system.
2.Plug the male, 10-pin RJ45 end of the
PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket
on the MS5145.
3. Connect the 9-pin female end of the
PowerLink cable to the appropriate
communication port on the host device.
4. Plug the external power supply into the
power jack on the PowerLink cable.
5. Check the AC input requirements of the
power supply to make sure eth voltage
matches the AC outlet. The outlet must
be located near the equipment.
6. Connect AC power to the transformer.
7. Turn on the host system.
Figure 5. RS232, Light Pen, or
Laser Emulation
Installation Notes
Plugging the scanner into the serial port of the PC
does not guarantee that scanned information will
appear at the PC. A software driver and correct
configuration settings are also required for proper
communications to occur.
Powering the MS5145 directly from the host device
can sometimes cause interference with the operation
of the scanner or the computer. Not all computers
supply the same current. For this reason, using an
external power supply is recommended. For additional
information, contact a customer service representative.
All MS5145-00 scanners leave the factory with the
Laser Emulation Mode enabled. If recall defaults is
scanned while re-configuring the scanner the Laser
Emulation Mode will no longer be enabled. Refer to
the MS5145-00 Laser Emulation Mode section of the
MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide for in-
formation on enabling the Laser Emulation Mode.
See caution on page 5.

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Keyboard Wedge
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Plug the male, 10-pin RJ45
end of the PowerLink cable
into the 10-pin socket on the
MS5145.
3. Disconnect the keyboard
from the host/PC.
4. Connect the Y ends of the
PowerLink cable to the key-
board and the host’s
keyboard port. If necessary,
use the supplied adapter
cable to make the
connections.
5. Plug the external power
supply into the power jack
on the Power Link cable.
6. Check the AC input require-
ments of the power supply
to make sure the voltage Figure 7. Keyboard Wedge
matches the AC outlet. The
outlet must be located near
the equipment
7. Connect AC power to the transformer.
8. Turn on the host system.
Installation Note
Powering the MS5145-47 directly from the computer
can sometimes cause interference with the operation
of the scanner or the computer. Not all computers supply
the same current through the keyboard port, explaining
why a scanner may work on one computer and not
another. Contact a customer service representative if an
external power supply is required.
See caution on page 5.

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Stand-Alone Keyboard
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the Eclipse.
There will be a ’click’ when the
connection is made.
3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the
power supply into the power jack on
the PowerLink cable.
4. Make sure the AC input requirements
of the power supply match the AC
outlet. Connect the power supply into
an AC outlet. The outlet should be
near the equipment and easily
accessible.
5. Connect the PowerLink cable to the
keyboard port on the host system.
6. Turn on the host system.
Figure 8. Stand-Alone Keyboard
Installation Note
Powering the MS5145-47 directly from the computer can
sometimes cause interference with the operation of the
scanner or the computer. Not all computers supply the
same current through the keyboard port, explaining why
a scanner may work on one computer and not another.
Contact a customer service representative if an external
power supply is required.
See caution on page 5.

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USB: Low Speed USB (-38)
Full Speed USB (-40)
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45
male connector of the USB
cable into the jack on the
Eclipse. There will be a ’click’
when the connection is made.
3. Connect the other end of the
USB cable to the host USB port.
4. Turn on the host system.
Figure 9. USB
Installation Notes
As a default, the MS5145-38 leaves the factory with
USB Keyboard Emulation Mode enabled.
For information on configuring the MS5145-38 for
USB Serial Emulation Mode, please refer to the USB
section of the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration
Guide..
Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system
does not guarantee that scanned information will be
communicated properly to the host system. All
Eclipse’s are shipped already configured with a set of
factory defaults. Please refer to the MetroSelect
Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2’s help
files for instructions on changing the scanner’s factory
default configuration. The scanner and host system
must use the same communication protocols.
See caution on page 5.

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Scanner Operation
Modes of Operation
CodeGate®, Out-of-Stand
CodeGate activates when removed from the stand
Bar code data is transmitted when the button is
pressed
Manual Activation Mode*, Out-of-Stand
Button activates laser
Bar code data is scanned and transmitted while
button is held down
Figure 10. CodeGate Enabled Figure 11. Manual Activation Mode

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Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width

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Symptoms Possible Causes
Solution
The unit powers
up, but does not
scan and/or
beep.
The unit is trying to
scan a particular
symbology that is
not enabled.
UPC/EAN, Code 39,
interleaved 2 of 5,
Code 93, Code 128
and Codabar are
enabled by default.
Verify the type of
bar code being
read has been
selected.
The unit powers
up, but does not
scan and/or
beep.
The bar code being
scanned does not
satisfy the con-
figured criteria for
character length
lock or minimum
length.
Verify the bar code
being scanned falls
into the configured
criteria. The scanner
defaults to a mini-
mum of three-
character bar code.
TTL RS232 & Serial Emulation USB Interfaces
The unit scans
a bar code, but
locks up after
the first scan
and the red LED
stays on.
The unit is con-
figured to support
some form of host
handshaking but is
not receiving the
signal.
If the unit is setup to
support ACK/NAK,
RTS/CTS, XON/
XOFF or D/E, verify
that the host cable
and host are
supporting the
handshaking properly.
The unit scans,
but the data
transmitted to the
host is incorrect.
The unit’s data
format does not
match the host
system’s
requirements.
Verify the unit’s data
format matches that
required by the host.
Make sure that the
unit is connected to
the proper host port.
The bar code may
have been printed
incorrectly.
The unit is not
configured correctly
for the type of bar
code being scanned.
Check if it is a
check digit/
character/or border
problem.
The unit beeps
at some bar
codes but NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology.
The minimum
symbol length setting
does not work with
the bar code.
Check if the correct
minimum symbol
length is set.
Keyboard Wedge Interface
The unit scans
the bar code but
there is no data.
The unit’s
configuration is not
correct.
Make sure the scanner
is configured for the
appropriate mode.

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Troubleshooting Guide
The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a
customer service representative (see page 45) to preserve the
limited warranty terms.
Symptoms Possible Causes
Solution
All Interfaces
No power is
being supplied
to the unit.
Check the transformer,
the outlet and power
strip. Make sure the
cable is plugged into
the unit.
The unit has
no LEDs, beep
or laser.
No power is
being supplied to
the unit from
host.
Some host systems
cannot supply enough
current to power the
Eclipse. A power
supply may be needed.
At power up the
unit beeps two
times and
alternately
flashes the
LEDs.
There is a ROM
failure.
A flash ROM upgrade
is required.
At power up the
unit beeps three
times
There is a non-
volatile RAM
failure.
At power up
there is a
continuous razz
tone.
There has been
a diagnostic
failure.
At power up
there is a razz
tone and the
green LED
flashes.
There is a VLD
failure.
At power up
there is a razz
tone and both
LEDs flash.
There is a
scanning
mechanism
failure.
Contact a customer
service representative.
The unit scans,
Communicates
and beeps twice.
The same
symbol
timeout is set
Adjust the same
symbol timeout for
a longer time.
The unit powers
up, but does not
beep.
The beeper may
be disabled or no
tone has been
selected.
Enable beeper and
select a tone.

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Symptoms Possible Causes
Solution
The unit scans
but the data is
not correct.
The unit’s
configuration is
not correct.
Make sure that the
proper PC type AT, PS2
or XT is selected. Verify
the correct country code
and data format is
selected. Adjust the inter-
character delay symptom.
The unit is
transmitting
each character
twice.
The unit’s
configuration is
not correct.
Increase the interscan
code delay setting. Adjust
whether the F0 break is
transmitted. It may be
necessary to try this in
both settings.
Alpha
characters
show as
lower case.
The computer is
in Caps Lock
mode.
Enable the Caps Lock
detect feature of the
scanner to detect
whether the PC is
operating in Caps Lock.
Everything
works except
for a couple of
characters.
These characters
may not be
supported by
that country’s key
look up table.
Try operating the
scanner in Alt mode
RS232 Interface
The com port at
the host is not
working or not
configured
properly.
Check to make sure the
baud rate and parity of
the scanner and the port
match and that the
configuration is looking
for ”RS232” data.
The unit
powers-up OK
and scans OK
but does not
communicate
properly to the
host.
The cable is not
connected to the
proper com port.
Check to make sure
the unit is connected to
the correct com port on
the host device.
The host is
receiving data
but the data
does not look
correct.
The scanner and
host may not be
configured for the
same interface
parameters.
Check the scanner and
the host are configured
for the same interface
parameters.
Characters are
being dropped.
Inter-character
delay needs to be
added to the
transmitted output.
Add some inter-character
delay to the transmitted
output by using the
MetroSelect Single-Line
Configuration Guide.

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Regulatory Compliance
Safety
ITE Equipment
IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1
Laser
Laser Class 1: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2,
EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
laser light exposure. Under no circumstances should the
customer attempt to service the laser scanner. Never attempt
to look at the laser beam, even if the scanner appears to be
nonfunctional. Never open the scanner in an attempt to look
into the device. Doing so could result in hazardous laser light
exposure. The use of optical instruments with the laser
equipment will increase eye hazard.
Atención
La modificación de los procedimientos, o la utilización de
controles o ajustes distintos de los especificados aquí,
pueden provocar una luz de láser peligrosa. Bajo ninguna
circunstancia el usuario deberá realizar el mantenimiento
del láser del escáner. Ni intentar mirar al haz del láser
incluso cuando este no esté operativo. Tampoco deberá
abrir el escáner para examinar el aparato. El hacerlo puede
conllevar una exposición peligrosa a la luz de láser. El uso
de instrumentos ópticos con el equipo láser puede
incrementar el riesgo para la vista.
Attention
L’emploi de commandes, réglages ou procédés autres que
ceux décrits ici peut entraîner de graves irradiations. Le
client ne doit en aucun cas essayer d’entretenir lui-même le
scanner ou le laser. Ne regardez jamais directement le
rayon laser, même si vous croyez que le scanner est inactif.
N’ouvrez jamais le scanner pour regarder dans l’appareil.
Ce faisant, vous vous exposez à une rayonnement laser
qú êst hazardous. L’emploi d’appareils optiques avec cet
équipement laser augmente le risque d’endommagement
de la vision.
Achtung
Die Verwendung anderer als der hier beschriebenen
Steuerungen, Einstellungen oder Verfahren kann eine
gefährliche Laserstrahlung hervorrufen. Der Kunde sollte
unter keinen Umständen versuchen, den Laser-Scanner
selbst zu warten. Sehen Sie niemals in den Laserstrahl,
selbst wenn Sie glauben, daß der Scanner nicht aktiv ist.
Öffnen Sie niemals den Scanner, um in das Gerät
hineinzusehen.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREILA LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PROD UKT
LASER CLASE1 PRODUCTO

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Wenn Sie dies tun, können Sie sich einer gefährlichen
Laserstrahlung aussetzen. Der Einsatz optischer Geräte mit
dieser Laserausrüstung erhöht das Risiko einer
Sehschädigung.
Attenzione
L’utilizzo di sistemi di controllo, di regolazioni o diprocedimenti
diversi da quelli descritti nel presente Manuale può provocare
delle esposizioni a raggi laser rischiose. Il cliente non deve
assolutamente tentare di riparare egli stesso lo scanner laser.
Non guardate mai il raggio laser, anche se credete che lo
scanner non sia attivo. Non aprite mai lo scanner per guardare
dentro l’apparecchio. Facendolo potete esporVi ad una
esposizione laser rischiosa. L’uso di apparecchi ottici,
equipaggiati con raggi laser, aumenta il rischio di danni alla
vista..
EMC
Emissions
FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022
Immunity
CISPR 24, EN 55024
Note: Immunity performance is not guaranteed for scanner
cables greater than 3 meters in length when fully extended.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Class A Devices
The following is applicable when the scanner cable is
greater in length than 3 meters (9.8 feet) when fully
extended:
Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de
scanner dépassant 3 métres (9.8 pieds) de long en
extension maximale:
Folgendes trifft zu, wenn das Scannerkabel länger als 3
Meter ist:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
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 their own
expense. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this
device.

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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.
Notice
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Remarque
Cet appareil numérique de classe A est conforme à la norme
canadienne NMB-003.
European Standard
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Funkstöreigenschaften nach EN55022:1998
Warnung!
Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung
kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen. In
diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden,
angemessene Massnahmen durchzuführen.
Standard Europeo
Attenzione
Questo e’ un prodotto di classe A. Se usato in vicinanza di
residenze private potrebbe causare interferenze radio che
potrebbero richiedere all’utilizzatore opportune misure.
Attention
Ce produit est de classe ”A”. Dans un environnement
domestique, ce produit peut être la cause d’interférences
radio. Dans ce cas l’utiliseteur peut être amené à predre les
mesures adéquates.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Class B Devices
The following is applicable when the scanner cable is
less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when fully
extended:
Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de
scanner ne dépassant pas 3 métres (9.8 pieds) de long
en extension maximale:
Folgendes trifft zu, wenn das Scannerkabel kürzer als 3
Meter ist:
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.
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/TV technician
for help
Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Remarque
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la
norme canadienne NMB-003.

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Patents
This Honeywell product may be covered by, but not limited
to, one or more of the following US Patents:
U.S. Patent No.;
5,216,232; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,424,525; 5,484,992;
5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,661,292;
5,777,315; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,811,780; 5,828,048;
5,925,870; 6,029,894; 6,209,789; 6,227,450; 6,283,375;
6,347,743;
6,607,133; 6,619,549; 6,874,689; 6,975,456; 6,976,632;
7,017,813; 7,044,383;
7,124,950; 7,156,310;
No license, right or sublicense is granted, either expressly or
by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, under any Metrologic,
Honeywell or third party intellectual property rights (whether
or not such third party rights are licensed to Metrologic
and/or Honeywell), including any third party patent listed
above, except for an implied license only for the normal
intended use of the specific equipment, circuits, and devices
represented by or contained in the products that are
physically transferred to the user, and only to the extent of
those license rights and subject to any conditions, covenants
and restrictions therein.
Other worldwide patents pending.
All features can be enabled or disabled using the Multi-Code
Method.
A feature marked with a tilde ( ~ ) requires the Multi-Code
Method.
1. Power-up the scanner.
2. Scan the enter/exit configuration mode bar code (3
beeps)
3. Scan the bar code for the desired feature (1 beep).
Multiple features can be enabled/disabled before
scanning the enter/exit configuration mode bar code.
4. Scan the enter/exit configuration mode bar code (3
beeps) and save the new configuration. To abort a
configuration change, power off the scanner before
scanning the enter/exit code.

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３
９９９９９９
３
９９９９９８
３
８４６６００ Enable Factory Defaults
Scan this barcode followed by recall Defaults code to enable
and load Factory Defaults.
Suffix
Enable CR Suffix
The scanner transmits a carriage return after each bar code.
Disable CR Suffix
Enable LF Suffix
The scanner transmits a line feed after each barcode .
Disable when Keyboard wedge defaults are loaded
Disable LF Suffix
Enable Tab Suffix
The scanner will transmit a TAB (ASCII 09H) after the each
barcode.
Enter / Exit Configuration Mode
Recall Defaults
3
9 9 9 9 9 8
3
8 4 6 6 0 0
3
１１６６１３
3
1
1
6
6
1
3
3
1 1 6 6 0 3
3
１１６６０３
3
１１６６１２
3
1 1 6 6 1 2
3
１１６６０２
3
1 1 6 6 0 2
3
１１６６１０
3
1 1 6 6 1 0

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３
１１６６００
Disable Tab Suffix
Additional Decode Features
Minimum Symbol Length – Single-line default is 3 digit,
Combine this code with the proper code bytes (on page
16–1), to specify the minimum number of characters in all
non-UPC/EAN bar codes.
３
９０１８００
Symbol Length Lock – Combine this code with the proper
code bytes, to lock the bar code’s length into place.
３
９０１ 9 ００
The features that use this code byte for Configuration require
that the scanner be in configuration mode. The Enter/Exit
Configuration Mode bar code must be scanned before
starting the configuration cycle.
Example:User configurable Minimum Characters can then
be saved in to the scanner by scanning the appropriate
code byte character barcodes.
To Program Minimum Symbol Length to one
1. Enter/Exit Configuration Mode (3 beeps)
2. Configurable Prefix (1 beep)
3. Code Byte 0 (1 beep)
4. Code Byte 1 (2 beeps)
5. Enter/Exit Configuration Mode (3 beeps
Code Bytes 0–9
3
1 1 6 6 0 0
3
9 0 1 8 0 0
3
9 0 1 9 0 0
3
0
３
０
Code Byte 0
3
1
３
１
Code Byte 1