Jadak HS-1RL User manual

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HS-1RL User Guide

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Revision History
DATE
Version
Description
05/30/2019
Initial Release
Original HS-1RL manual.

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Table of Contents
1 - Introduction
2 –Hardware Overview........................................................................................................... 12
JADAK®HS-1RL Imager Identification .................................................................................... 12
Reading Techniques................................................................................................................ 13
Interface Settings
Connecting the HS-1RL with USB Port.................................................................................... 14
Interface Options ..................................................................................................................... 15
USB COM Port Emulation .................................................................................................. 15
USB HID Keyboard Emulation............................................................................................ 15
Keyboard Country Layout................................................................................................... 16
HID Keyboard Rate ............................................................................................................ 17
Default Options........................................................................................................................ 19
Default Settings.................................................................................................................. 19
Input/Output Settings
Good Read Indicators.............................................................................................................. 19
Beeper Volume - Good Read ............................................................................................. 19
No Reads............................................................................................................................ 20
Vibration ............................................................................................................................. 20
Trigger Modes.......................................................................................................................... 20
Manual Trigger (level)......................................................................................................... 20
Presentation Mode ............................................................................................................. 21
Trigger Time Out...................................................................................................................... 22
Good Read Delay.................................................................................................................... 22
Re-read Delay.......................................................................................................................... 23
3 –Firmware Overview (Utilities)

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Show Software Revision..................................................................................................... 24
Show Revision Time........................................................................................................... 24
Show Device Serial Number.................................................................................................... 24
5 - Data Editing
Data Editing Overview............................................................................................................. 25
Transmit AIM ID Character (Not Supported in Current FW Release) ...................................... 25
Barcode Prefix......................................................................................................................... 26
Barcode Prefixes On/Off..................................................................................................... 26
Barcode Prefix Block String................................................................................................ 26
Barcode Suffix ......................................................................................................................... 27
Barcode Suffix On/Off......................................................................................................... 27
Barcode Suffix Block String................................................................................................ 27
6 - RFID
RFID Overview ........................................................................................................................ 28
RFID Mode On/Off................................................................................................................... 28
RFID Reading.......................................................................................................................... 28
RFID Tag Type........................................................................................................................ 28
RFID Prefix.............................................................................................................................. 31
RFID Prefixes On/Off.......................................................................................................... 31
RFID Prefix Block String..................................................................................................... 31
RFID Suffix .............................................................................................................................. 32
RFID Suffix On/Off.............................................................................................................. 32
RFID Suffix Block String..................................................................................................... 32
RFID Presentation Mode Switching......................................................................................... 33
Beeper Sounds........................................................................................................................ 33
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................... 33

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Vibration Indicator.................................................................................................................... 33
7 - Imaging
Imaging Overview.................................................................................................................... 35
Illumination Brightness ....................................................................................................... 35
Auto Exposure......................................................................................................................... 36
Maximum Exposure................................................................................................................. 36
Target White Value.................................................................................................................. 36
Decode Window (Not Supported in Current Firmware) ...................................................... 37
Decode Window Top/Bottom.............................................................................................. 37
Decode Window Left/Right................................................................................................. 37
8 - Symbologies
All Symbologies (Not Supported in Current Firmware)............................................................ 39
Linear Symbologies................................................................................................................. 40
Codabar................................................................................................................................... 40
Codabar Defaults................................................................................................................ 40
Codabar On/Off.................................................................................................................. 40
Codabar Minimum and Maximum Length........................................................................... 40
Code 11................................................................................................................................... 41
Code 11 Defaults................................................................................................................ 41
Code 11 On/Off .................................................................................................................. 41
Code 11 Minimum and Maximum Length........................................................................... 41
Code 11 Check Digit........................................................................................................... 42
Code 128................................................................................................................................. 43
Code 128 Defaults.............................................................................................................. 43
Code 128 On/Off ................................................................................................................ 43
Code 128 Minimum and Maximum Length......................................................................... 43

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ISBT 128 On/Off................................................................................................................. 43
Code 39................................................................................................................................... 44
Code 39 Defaults................................................................................................................ 44
Code 39 On/Off .................................................................................................................. 44
Code 39 Minimum and Maximum Length........................................................................... 44
Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion.......................................................................................... 44
Code 39 Check Digit........................................................................................................... 45
Code 39 Convert to Code 32 / Pharmacode....................................................................... 45
Trioptic Code 39................................................................................................................. 45
Code 93................................................................................................................................... 46
Code 93 Defaults................................................................................................................ 46
Code 93 On/Off .................................................................................................................. 46
Code 93 Minimum and Maximum Length........................................................................... 46
Composite Code...................................................................................................................... 47
GS 1 Composite Code........................................................................................................ 47
Composite Code Minimum and Maximum Length.............................................................. 47
EAN-8/JAN 8 ........................................................................................................................... 48
EAN-8/JAN 8 Defaults........................................................................................................ 48
EAN-8/JAN 8 On/Off........................................................................................................... 48
EAN-13/JAN 13 ....................................................................................................................... 48
EAN-13/JAN 13 Defaults.................................................................................................... 48
EAN-13/JAN 13 On/Off....................................................................................................... 48
GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS-14) ............................................................................................ 49
GS1 DataBar Limited (Formerly RSS-Limited) ........................................................................ 49
GS1 DataBar Expanded (Formerly RSS-Expanded).............................................................. 49
Interleaved 2 of 5..................................................................................................................... 50

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Interleaved 2 of 5 Defaults.................................................................................................. 50
Interleaved 2 of 5 On/Off .................................................................................................... 50
Interleaved 2 of 5 Minimum and Maximum Length............................................................. 50
Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Digit............................................................................................. 51
Matrix 2 of 5............................................................................................................................. 51
Matrix 2 of 5 Defaults.......................................................................................................... 51
Matrix 2 of 5 On/Off............................................................................................................ 51
Matrix 2 of 5 Minimum and Maximum Length..................................................................... 52
MSI.......................................................................................................................................... 52
MSI Defaults....................................................................................................................... 52
MSI On/Off.......................................................................................................................... 52
MSI Minimum and Maximum Length.................................................................................. 52
MSI Check Digits................................................................................................................ 53
UPC-A ..................................................................................................................................... 54
UPC-A Defaults (Not Supported in Current Firmware) ....................................................... 54
UPC-A On/Off..................................................................................................................... 54
UPC-A Check Digit............................................................................................................. 54
UPC-E(0)................................................................................................................................. 54
UPC-E(0) Defaults.............................................................................................................. 54
UPC-E On/Off..................................................................................................................... 55
UPC-E(0) Check Digit......................................................................................................... 55
UPC-E(0) Expanded ModeOn/Off ...................................................................................... 55
UPC-E1 ................................................................................................................................... 56
1D Stacked Symbologies......................................................................................................... 56
PDF417 ................................................................................................................................... 56
PDF417 Defaults................................................................................................................ 56

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PDF417 On/Off................................................................................................................... 56
MicroPDF417........................................................................................................................... 56
MicroPDF417 Defaults ....................................................................................................... 56
MicroPDF417 On/Off.......................................................................................................... 57
2D Matrix Symbologies............................................................................................................ 58
Aztec Code.............................................................................................................................. 58
Aztec Code Defaults........................................................................................................... 58
Aztec Code On/Off ............................................................................................................. 58
Data Matrix .............................................................................................................................. 58
Data Matrix Defaults........................................................................................................... 58
Data Matrix On/Off.............................................................................................................. 58
2D Matrix Symbologies............................................................................................................ 59
Maxi Code ............................................................................................................................... 59
Maxi Code Defaults............................................................................................................ 59
Maxi Code On/Off............................................................................................................... 59
QR Code.................................................................................................................................. 59
QR Code Defaults .............................................................................................................. 59
QR Code On/Off................................................................................................................. 59
9 - Product Specifications
10 - Maintenance
Repairs.................................................................................................................................... 61
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 61
Interface Cable ........................................................................................................................ 62
Replacing the Interface Cable ............................................................................................ 62
11 - Customer Support
Obtaining Technical Assistance or Factory Service................................................................. 63

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Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................... 64
Compliance and IP Notices ..................................................................................................... 65
Statement of Agency Compliance............................................................................................ 65
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industrie Canada (IC) Compliance Information
Statement ................................................................................................................................ 65
Appendices
Appendix A - Command Format .............................................................................................. 68
Appendix A1-2 Command List and Standard Default Parameters........................................... 71
Appendix A1-2 RFID Command List and Standard Default Parameters.................................. 74
Appendix B - AIM IDs .............................................................................................................. 75
Appendix C - Sample Bar Codes............................................................................................. 78
Appendix D - ASCII Conversion Chart..................................................................................... 79

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1 - Introduction
JADAK’s HS-1RL is a hand-held barcode and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader
that utilizes area imaging technology to read popular linear (1D), stacked linear, and matrix
(2D) barcodes, combined with reading Low Frequency (LF or 125 kHz) RFID tags in close
distance (10 to 40mm).
With a small ergonomic shape, the HS-1RL can be used in a wide variety of applications but is
specifically designed for healthcare applications and environments. The HS-1RL has a sealed
housing that protects it from day to day debris and spills and is built with medical grade plastics
that are compatible with popular medical cleansers and disinfectants.
This User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the HS-1RL. Product
specifications, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included.
JADAK’s barcode 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 or sending the relevant commands serially.
Note: An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

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2 –Hardware Overview
JADAK®HS-1RL Imager Identification
On the bottom of your scanner you will see a label as shown below:
Part Number Example
Serial Number
Serial Number:
The serial number format is as follows: YYMMDD-NNN
Where:
YY = Year
MM = Month
DD = Day
NNN = Unit Number

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Reading Techniques
The imager has a view finder or aimer that projects a green beam, which corresponds to the
imager’s horizontal/vertical field of view. The aimer should be centered over the bar code, but it
can be positioned in any direction for a good read.
Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol
The aiming beam is smaller when the imager is closer to the code and larger when it is farther
from the code.
Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (lower mil size) should be read closer to the unit.
Symbologies with larger bars or elements (higher mil size) should be read farther from the unit.
To read single or multiple symbols (on a page or on an object), hold the imager at an
appropriate distance from the target, pull the trigger, and center the aiming beam on the symbol.
If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the
code up 15° to 18° to prevent unwanted reflection.

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Interface Settings
Connecting the HS-1RL with USB Port
By default, the HS-1RL is configured to communicate in USB HID Keyboard mode. For Windows
10 and Linux operating systems, no additional driver is required when using the device in the
default mode. USB devices are automatically detected after plugging in the device. If the
automatic detection fails, or for Windows 7 operating systems, follow these steps:
1. Download the driver from the HS-1RL support page on www.jadaktech.com and extract
the files to a chosen folder.
2. Turn off the power to the device/computer.
3. Plug the HS-1RL USB cable into your device/computer and then power up the
device/computer.
4. Open Device Manager and find “HS1RX” in the device listing with a yellow exclamation
mark in the lower left corner. Right click and select Properties.
5. Click Update Driver.
6. Click Browse My Computer for Driver Software.
7. Click Let me pick from list of device drivers on my computer.
8. Scroll down the window and select “Ports (COM & LPT)”.
9. Click Next, then Have Disk, then Browse.
10.Navigate to the previously chosen folder, where the driver .inf file is located. Select the
JADAK driver .inf file. Click Open, then OK.
11.Select HS1Rx, then click Next. Click Yes or Proceed to any warnings that may appear.
12.Windows should now display that the driver has been successfully updated.

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Interface Options
USB COM Port Emulation
Scan the following code to program the HS-1RL to emulate an RS-232-based COM port.
Note: The HS-1RL must be power cycled after programming this interface!
USB COM Emulation
USB HID Keyboard Emulation
HID Keyboard Emulation is the default mode for HS-1RL. If the setting has been changed,
scan the following code to program the HS-1RL for USB HID Keyboard mode.
Note: The HS-1RL must be power cycled after programming this interface!
USB HID Keyboard

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Keyboard Country Layout
When the HS-1RL is set to USB HID Keyboard Emulation, the following commands may be used
for programming barcodes to set the specific Keyboard layout for your language.
Note: Initially only the United States keyboard layout is supported, please contact
technical support before configuring any other keyboard layout options.
Default = United States.
* United States:
#KBD_CTY 0
United Kingdom:
#KBD_CTY 1
Belgium:
#KBD_CTY 21
Denmark:
#KBD_CTY 30
France:
#KBD_CTY 20
Germany:
#KBD_CTY 15
Italy:
#KBD_CTY 35

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Netherlands:
#KBD_CTY 31
Norway:
#KBD_CTY 28
Portugal:
#KBD_CTY 33
Spain:
#KBD_CTY 36
Sweden / Finland:
#KBD_CTY 26
HID Keyboard Rate
If you use the HS-1RL in USB HID Keyboard mode, it’s possible to change the speed of the data
output when an RFID tag or barcode is read, akin to someone typing the data faster or slower on
a keyboard. Faster settings may lead to data loss when large amounts of data are transmitted.
Note: This setting has no impact when using the HS-1RL in USB COM Emulation mode.
Scan one of the codes below to change the Keyboard Rate setting. Default = Keyrate 3.
Note: The HS-1RL must be power cycled after changing the Keyboard rate!
Keyrate Slow Keyrate Medium

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Keyrate Fast * Keyrate Fastest

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Default Options
Default Settings
Scan the following code to revert the unit to its default settings.
Note: The HS-1RL must be power cycled after programming this command!
Please contact JADAK to program the HS-1RL with unique default settings for your
application.
Input/Output Settings
Good Read Indicators
Beeper Volume - Good Read
The beeper volume codes modify the volume of the beep the imager emits on a good read.
Default = High.
Off Low
Medium * High

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No Reads
Not every trigger event will result in a successful barcode read. When there is no code read the
HS-1RL may return a no read signer in the form of the characters NR.
Default = Disable No Read.
* Disable No Read Enable No Read
Vibration
The HS-1RL has an optional internal Vibration function that can be turned on for good reads
(both RFID and barcodes). This can be very helpful in an environment where an audible beep
would be unwanted; for instance, in a patient ward at night in a hospital, where patients are
sleeping.
Default = Enabled
Don’t Vibrate * Vibrate on Good Read
Trigger Modes
In order to scan barcodes, you need to ‘trigger’ the HS-1RL.
This can be done in various ways. You can activate the HS-1RL by sending the trigger command
TRGON serially or by pressing the trigger button on the scanner itself.
Several supporting commands are provided to set the allowed trigger time-out (e.g. the
maximum time that the scanner will take to keep looking for a barcode.)
#TRGON This command turns the trigger ON.
#TRGOFF This command turns the trigger OFF.
Manual Trigger (level)
You can activate the imager by pressing the trigger or sending the serial trigger command
TRGON. When in manual trigger mode, the HS-1RL scans until a bar code is read, until
the trigger is released, a TRGOFF command is sent, or a time-out occurs.
Use the command below to enable Manual Trigger Mode.