Intermec Sabre 1514 User manual

P/N 063496-003
Decoding Laser Scanner
User’s
Manual

IntermecCorporation
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280
U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505
U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947
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Outside U.S. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service
supplier.
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided
solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or
service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released,
reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written
permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change
without notice.
1996 by Intermec Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, JANUS, IRL, TRAKKER,
Duratherm, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and
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Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used.
Rather than put a trademark () symbol in every occurrence of
a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only
in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark
owner, with no intention of infringement.

Manual Change Record
This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was
originally released as version 001.
Version Date Description of Change
002 6/96 Revised and reorganized to
include the 1551 scanners.
003 12/96 Revised to include international
keyboards, caps lock, remote
beep, and connecting to a
laptop or pen-based terminal.

Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin ix
Warranty Information ix
Safety Summary ix
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes x
About This Manual xi
Connecting the Scanner
Getting Started 1-3
Unpacking the Scanner 1-3
Installation Equipment 1-4
Connecting the Scanner 1-4
15XXX02 Decoding Laser Scanner 1-5
15XXX03 Decoding Laser Scanner 1-6
15XXX07 Decoding Laser Scanner 1-9
Operating the Scanner
General Instructions 2-3
Scanner Light 2-3
Scanner Beeps 2-4
Operating the Scanner 2-4
Hand-Held Scanning 2-4
Hands-Free Scanning 2-6
Troubleshooting 2-7
Maintenance 2-8
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Configuring the Scanner
About Configuring the Scanner 3-3
Configuring by Scanning Bar Codes 3-3
Configuring the Scanner From a Host Terminal 3-3
Waking Up the Scanner to Process Commands
3-5
Remote Beep 3-5
Acknowledging Commands Between Host and
Scanner 3-5
Displaying Current Configuration 3-6
Resetting Default Values 3-6
Configuring Bar Code Symbologies 3-7
UPC-A and UPC-E 3-8
UPC Number System Digit 3-9
UPC Check Digit 3-9
EAN/JAN 3-9
EAN/JAN Number System Digit 3-10
EAN/JAN Check Digit 3-10
Code 39 3-11
Standard 2 of 5 3-12
Interleaved 2 of 5 3-12
Code 128 3-13
Codabar 3-14
Code 93 3-15
Code 11 3-16
Configuring Bar Code Parameters 3-17
Prefix 3-17
Suffix 3-18
Terminal ID 3-19
Bar Code ID 3-19
Preamble and Postamble 3-20
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Contents
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Configuring Operating Parameters 3-21
Power Consumption 3-21
Beep Volume 3-22
Laser Redundancy 3-22
Spotter Beam 3-23
External Trigger 3-23
Reading Uppercase Letters 3-24
Reading Symbols 3-25
International Keyboards 3-25
Configuring the 15XXX02 Serial Parameters 3-27
Baud Rate 3-27
Intercharacter Delay 3-28
Label Buffer 3-29
Setting Up the Bar Code Data String 3-29
Selecting a Protocol 3-31
Configuring the Scanner for Wand Emulation to Use With
a Portable Reader 3-33
Scanning Unreadable Symbologies 3-34
Configuring Bar Code Polarity 3-34
Configuring the Transmission Rate 3-34
Switching Back to a Terminal 3-35
Configuring the Scanner for Use With an Intermec 94XX
and 95XX Reader 3-36

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Hexadecimal Conversion Chart
Configuration Command List
Glossary
Index
A
B
G
I

Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions,
safety precautions, warnings and cautions, document
formatting conventions, and sources of additional product
information.
Warranty Information
To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this
product, contact your local Intermec support services
organization. In the U.S. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada call
1-800-688-7043.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all
warnings and cautions in this book before handling and
operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured,
and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow
the safety warnings and cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized
equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone capable of
providing first aid must always be present for your safety.
First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention
immediately after an injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter
how slight it seems.
Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is
injured and stops breathing. Any delay could result in death. To
work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with
approved industrial first aid methods.

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Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment
unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized
electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from
energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform
authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure
that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use the
following format.
Warning
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure,
practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly
observed to avoid death or serious injury to the
persons working on the equipment.
Avertissement
Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de
fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un
rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter
l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux
personnes manupulant l’équipement.
Caution
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure,
practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly
observed to prevent equipment damage or
destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Conseil
Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de
fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un
rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour
empêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de
l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.

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Notes: Notes are statements that either provide extra information
about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular
condition or set of circumstances.
About This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to install,
operate, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the decoding
laser scanners.
What You Will Find in This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter and
appendix of this manual:
For Information On Refer To
Connecting the scanner Chapter 1 tells you how to connect
the scanner to your terminal.
Operating the scanner Chapter 2 explains how to
operate, troubleshoot, and
maintain the scanner.
Configuring the scanner Chapter 3 describes how to
configure the scanner.
Converting to hexadecimal Appendix A contains an ASCII
conversion chart.
Configuration commands Appendix B has an alphabetical
list of configuration commands by
the command’s two-letter bar
code syntax.
Terms
“Scanner” refers to the decoding laser scanners.
“Reader” refers to a device that receives data sent from the
scanner.
“Terminal” refers to the point-of-sale (POS) terminal, PC,
laptop, pen-based terminal, or other device that receives data
sent from the scanner.

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For definitions of the technical terms used in this manual, see
the glossary.
Conventions for Bar Codes
You can use your laser scanner to scan the bar codes listed in
this manual to enter data or perform a command. The bar codes
are Code 128. The bar code is listed along with the command
name and syntax. For example:
Command Syntax Bar Code
Select 300 baud DA
Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad
When you need to press keys on your terminal or reader, they
are emphasized in bold. For example, “press Enter” means you
press the key labeled “Enter” on your keyboard or keypad.
Conventions for Commands
This example illustrates the format conventions used for
commands:
To send serial commands, use this syntax (spaces
have been added for clarity):
STX ESC XX [optional parameters] ETX
where:
STX is the ASCII start of text
command.
ESC is the ASCII escape command.
XX is the two-letter bar code
syntax for the command.
ETX is the ASCII end of text
command.

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Tthe conventions used in the example are:
Convention Description
Special font Commands appear in this monospaced
font.
Italic text Italics indicate a variable, which you
must replace with a real value, such as
a two-letter bar code syntax.
[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you
may omit from the command. Do not
include the brackets in the command.
where This word introduces a list of the
command’s parameters and explains
the values you can specify for them.

Connecting the Scanner
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Connecting the Scanner
1-3
1
This chapter describes the different types of scanners and how to
connect the scanners to a terminal.
Getting Started
Each type of decoding laser scanner is designed for collecting
data for a specific type of terminal, as summarized in this list:
Scanner Description of terminal
15XXX02 Compatible with devices equipped with an
RS-232 serial communications port.
15XXX03 For use with an IBM 4683/4684/4693/4694 point-
of-sale terminal.
Also for the 1551X03 scanner only: Can be use
with an optical coupled interface adapter
(OCIA) and Data Checker terminals. See the
quick reference guide for your scanner or
contact your local Intermec representative for a
list of the specific terminals.
15XXX07 Keyboard wedge interface for use with personal
computers (PC) through a keyboard, or with a
laptop through the auxiliary keyboard port.
All scanners can be used with a portable terminal in Wand
Emulation mode (see Chapter 3), or with the scanner stand (see
Chapter 2).
Unpacking the Scanner
The shipping box contains the laser scanner and a quick
reference guide.
Note: You must order the appropriate interface cables separately. See
the quick reference guide for your scanner or call your local Intermec
representative for help ordering cables.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your local Intermec representative. Retain the shipping box in
case you need to ship the scanner.

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Installation Equipment
All scanners can be operated with this equipment:
•Connected to a terminal such as a point-of-sale terminal,
personal computer, or fixed reader
•Used with a portable terminal for mobile applications
•Used with the scanner stand for hands-free operation
You must order the appropriate interface cables separately. See
the quick reference guide for your scanner or call your local
Intermec representative for help ordering cables.
Connecting the Scanner
The procedures in this chapter prepare the decoding scanner for
operation using these bar code symbologies:
UPC-A UPC-E (not
expanded) Code 39 Code 128
15XXX02 üü üü
15XXX03 üü
——
15XXX07 üü üü
The scanner is automatically set up for scanning by hand and
sending data directly to the terminal.

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15XXX02 Decoding Laser Scanner
The 15XXX02 is designed to interface with terminals equipped
with RS-232 serial communication ports. The interface cable
used with the terminal has a modular plug that resembles a
telephone connector and a D-type connector for the terminal
serial port.
To connect the 15XXX02 scanner
1. Connect the modular plug on the interface cable to the
bottom of the scanner handle. The 1551 models have a screw
to tighten that secures the plug in the handle.
2. Make sure the terminal is turned off. Then connect the
D-type connector end of the cable to the serial port.
3. Connect the external power supply cable to the side of the
D-type connector.
4. Plug the external power supply into an outlet or surge
protector.
5. Turn on the power to the terminal.
6. Scan this bar code to set default values:
Reset to Default Values ZA
The scanner is ready to be used as a hand-held scanner and will
send data directly to the terminal. The default symbologies are:
• UPC-A
• UPC-E (not expanded)
• Code 39
• Code 128
See Chapter 2 to learn basic scanning operation, scanning tips,
and how to use with the scanner stand for hands-free scanning.
To change the scanner configuration, see Chapter 3.

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15XXX03 Decoding Laser Scanner
The 15XXX03 is designed to interface with IBM
4683/4684/4693/4694 point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The 1551X03
can also interface with optical coupled interface adapter
(OCIA). See the quick reference guide for your scanner or
contact your local Intermec representative for a list of the
specific 1551X03 terminals.
To connect the 15XXX03 scanner to an IBM 4683/4684/4693/4694
1. Connect the modular plug on the cable to the bottom of the
scanner handle. The 1551 models have a screw to tighten
that secures the plug in the handle.
Note: The interface cable has either an 8-pin SDL (synchronous
data link) connector for the 5B port on the POS terminal, or a
4-pin SDL connector for the 9A or 9B port.
2. Make sure the power to the terminal is turned off. Then
connect the other end of the cable to the port in the POS
terminal.
Note: The scanner can function with either the 5B, 9A, or 9B
ports. The terminal must be configured for the port attached to the
scanner.
3. Turn on the power to the terminal.
4. Scan this bar code:
Select IBM
4683/4684/4693/4694
Configuration
CS
5. Scan this bar code to reset to the default value
communication mode for IBM 4683/4684/4693/4694:
Reset to Default Values ZA