Manhattan 178853 User manual

MH-178853_UM-0118_REV-5.02
2D Barcode Scanner
User Manual
Model 178853
manhattanproducts.com

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Before You Begin
Read through this manual carefully before using the product and operate it according to the manual. Keep
it in an easily accessible location for future reference.
Do not disassemble the device or remove the seal label from the device. Doing so will void the Manhattan
product warranty.
All pictures in this manual are for reference only. The actual product may differ. Manhattan reserves the
right to make changes to any software or hardware to improve reliability, function, or design at any time
without notice. The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice.
No user, corporation or individual, shall duplicate, in whole or in part, distribute, modify, decompile,
disassemble, decode, reverse engineer, rent, transfer or sublicense such software without prior written
consent from the copyright holders.
This manual is copyrighted. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or used in any form
without written permission from Manhattan Products.
Version History
Version Description Date
V1.0
Initial Release
July 26, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................................................5
APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
DATA INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................................................6
USB interface ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
RS232 Interface ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
CHAPTER 2: SCANNER PARAMETERS.....................................................................................................................7
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................................................. 7
DEPTH OF FIELD ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
USER ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................9
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................9
RETURN TO FACTORY DEFAULT............................................................................................................................................ 9
SCANNING MODE............................................................................................................................................................10
Trigger mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Continuous Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Command Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................................................10
Auto-induction Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Inverse color ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
ILLUMINATION LED .........................................................................................................................................................11
Aiming LED ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
BUZZER SETTING .............................................................................................................................................................11
On and Off .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Buzzer Tone ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Time of Buzzer ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
CONVERT LETTER CASE..................................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATION SETTINGS........................................................................................................... 13
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................13
USB COMMUNICATION MODE.......................................................................................................................................... 13
USB HID-KBW .........................................................................................................................................................13
USB COM PORT EMULATION...........................................................................................................................................13
RS232 INTERFACE...........................................................................................................................................................13
Baud Rate ...............................................................................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 5: CUSTOM COMMANDS ..................................................................................................................... 15
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................15
TERMINATING-CHARACTER SETTING...................................................................................................................................15
CODE ID Prefix ........................................................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 6: SYMBOLOGIES.................................................................................................................................16
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
GENERAL SETTING ...........................................................................................................................................................16
General Setting for all 1D Barcodes .......................................................................................................................16

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General Setting for all 2D Barcodes .......................................................................................................................16
Normal & Inverse Video Reading ........................................................................................................................... 16
Code 128.................................................................................................................................................................17
UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128) ........................................................................................................................................17
AIM 128 .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
EAN-8...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
EAN-13.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
ISSN.........................................................................................................................................................................20
ISBN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Enable/ Disable ISBN .............................................................................................................................................. 21
ISBN Format............................................................................................................................................................ 21
UPC-E...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
UPC-A......................................................................................................................................................................22
Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................................................................................... 23
ITF-6........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
ITF-14...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Matrix 2 of 5........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Industrial 25............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Standard 25 ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Code 39................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Codabar .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Code 93................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Code 11................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Plessey ....................................................................................................................................................................26
MSI-Plessey............................................................................................................................................................. 27
RSS-14..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
RSS-Limited............................................................................................................................................................. 27
RSS-Expand............................................................................................................................................................. 28
PDF417 ...................................................................................................................................................................28
Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................................................29
Enable/ Disable Data Matrix .................................................................................................................................. 29
QR Code..................................................................................................................................................................29
Micro QR................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Mirror Micro QR ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX..........................................................................................................................................................30
CODE ID ........................................................................................................................................................................30
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................31

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction
The Manhattan 2D Barcode Scanner (178853) offers outstanding performance, versatility and durability.
ABS material, industrial-grade waterproofing and a dustproof design allow it to be used in severe work
environments.
Using the scanner is highly intuitive, and it easily reads 1D and 2D barcodes in limited-light environments.
The scanner boasts an ergonomic trigger and handle that ensures easy and comfortable operation.
Features
•Super decoding capacity: can read barcodes on different materials and provides excellent conversion to
an LCD, mobile screen.
•Faithfully reads all kinds of 1D & 2D codes.
•Wide-view angle and high illumination: Wide-view angle sensor ensures a wide decoding area.
•Multiple system support: supports Linux, Mac, Windows and Android, etc.
•Industrial design: robust and protective construction to withstand dirt and water
Applications
•Health-care
•Supermarket
•Retail
•Industrial
•Logistics

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Data Interface
The Manhattan 2D Barcode Scanner must be connected to a PC, POS, Android host, etc.
USB interface
RS232 Interface

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Chapter 2: Scanner Parameters
Physical Parameters
Parameter Value
Device weight < 175 g / 0.39 lbs. (without cable)
Device size 180 (L) x 75 (W) x 100 (H) mm / 7.09 (L) x 3.94 (W) x 2.95 (H) in.
Material ABS
Color Dark Blue
Interface USB, RS232
Cable length 1.8 m / 5.9 ft.
Power adapter (Optional) Output: DC 5 V,1 A Input: AC 100 – 240 V，50 – 60 Hz
Performance Parameters
Parameter Value
Light Source 617 nm LED (aimer), 6500 K LEDs (illumination)
Sensor 640*480 CMOS
Processor ARM32-bit
Resolution ≥4mil / 0.1 mm @ PCS 90%
Depth of Field 0 – 55 cm
Motion Tolerance 63.5 cm/s
Scanning Mode Trigger mode, Induction mode, Command mode
Promoting mode Buzzer, LED light
Decode Angle Roll: 0-360°; Pitch: ± 60°or greater; Yaw: ± 65° or greater
Current DC 5 V @ 400 mA ± 5% (work); 45 mA ± 5% (standby)
Print Contrast ≥25% PCS
Ambient illumination 100000 Lux Max
Decode Capability
1D: EAN-8, EAN-13, Codabar, CODE 39, CODE 93, CODE 128, China Post,
GS1-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISBN/ISSN, ISBT, Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of
5, Matrix 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, MSI, RSS, ITF14, Telepen, etc.
2D: QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Micro PDF417,
Maxicode, Aztec, Hanxin, etc.

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Depth of Field
Code Code Dimension Nearest Farthest
Code 39 0.127 mm (5 mil) 40 mm 90 mm
Code 39 0.5 mm (20 mil) 60 mm 330 mm
Code 39 1.0 mm (40 mil) 16 mm 550 mm
UPC/EAN 0.33 mm (13 mil) 10 mm 240 mm
QR Code 20.0 mil 0 mm 200 mm
Data Matrix 10 mil 20 mm 110 mm
PDF 417 6.8 mil 20 mm 130 mm
Test condition: 25°C indoor, ambiant illumination 200LUX, PCS = 0.9
User Environment
User Environment Value
Operating temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4 – 122°F)
Storage temperature -40°C to 80°C (-40 – 176°F)
Relative humidity 20% to 95% (non-condensing)
IP level 1.5m
Temperature test 30 minutes for high temp.; 30 minutes for low temp.
Highest temp 60°C
Lowest temp -20°C
Drop test 10H @125 RPM

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Chapter 3: System Settings
Introduction
Scan the programming barcodes to configure the scanner.
Manual Introduction
Manual scanning mode:
1. Press and hold the trigger button; the red light activates.
2. Position the center of the codes under the light, and move the scanner between the codes to find
the best scanning distance.
3. Decoding (reading) is complete when you hear the buzzer sound and the red light turns off. Codes
are transmitted to the host.
Note：A higher scanning success rate occurs when scanning the same series of codes at the same
distance (reading distance).
Return to Factory Default
All modules have “return to factory default” programming codes. Scan the following barcode to do so.
Factory Default
This is useful when:
1. the scanner is not properly configured and fails to read barcodes;
2. it's necessary to change the configuration for a different application or purpose.
3. functions that are rarely used have been enabled temporarily.

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Scanning Mode
Trigger mode
(Default setting) Pulling the trigger begins the decode (reading) function. The decode function continues
until the barcode is decoded, the trigger is released or the decode session expires.
Trigger Mode*
Continuous Mode
The red light of the scanner remains on, allowing it to automatically read barcodes.
Auto Continuous Mode
Command Trigger Mode
The scanner reads a code when the host device sends a command.
Command Trigger Mode
Auto-induction Mode
The scanner senses when a code is placed in front of it and scans it.
Auto-induction Mode
Inverse color
This function reads barcodes that have black boxes around them.
Off (Default)*
Inverse On

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Illumination LED
Setting for Trigger Mode: set the scanner to the modes below.
Normal Illumination*
No Illumination
Illumination Always On
Aiming LED
The aiming LED helps users find the best decoding distance for their needs.
**Normal Aiming LED No Aiming LED
Aiming LED ON
Buzzer Setting
On and Off
This setting turns the buzzer on or off, which sounds after a successful scan has occurred.
Buzzer On(Default)*
Buzzer Off
Buzzer Tone
Low* Middle
High

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Time of Buzzer
40 ms **80 ms
120 ms
Convert Letter Case
This option converts the letter information in a barcode to upper or lower case. For example, when the
Convert All to Lower Case feature is enabled, barcode data “ABC123” is transmitted as “abc123”.
No Case Conversion *
Convert All to Upper Case
Convert All to Lower Case

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Chapter 4: Communication Settings
Introduction
The scanner provides a USB interface, USB-COM interface and RS232 interface to communicate with the
host device.
USB Communication Mode
USB HID-KBW
(Default) Scan the USB HID-KBW programming code to set scanner to USB output mode. There is no need
to install any drivers—just plug and play.
Change to USB HID-KBW mode
USB COM Port Emulation
This feature sends data to the host the same way a serial port does. However, it is necessary to set
communication parameters on the scanner to match the host's requirements. A driver is required for this
feature.
USB COM Port Emulation
Note: In USB COM Port Emulation, the port protocol parameter of the scanner will match the port
parameter of application of the host automatically.
RS232 Interface
The serial-port option can connect the scanner to a host device (like a PC, POS). When the scanner is
connected to a host device through its RS-232 interface, set the communication parameters to match the
host device. Default serial communication parameters are listed below. Make sure all parameters match
the host requirements.
Parameter
Default
Serial Communication
Standard RS-232
Baud Rate
9600
Parity Type
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1

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Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the baud rate to match the host's
requirements.
**9600
1200
19200
2400 38400
4800
57600
14400
115200

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Chapter 5: Custom Commands
Introduction
After a successful barcode read, a string of numbers, letters or symbols populates on the host device. For
some applications, you may wish to include additional information such as barcode type or you may wish
to have the cursor automatically transition to the next available field.
Terminating-Character Setting
A corresponding terminating character can be added while using the scanner.
**Disable Terminating Character Add Return CR
Add Return + Newline Add Tab (HT)
CODE ID Prefix
The Automatic Identification Manufacturers (AIM) ID defines the identifier for every kind of standard
barcode. If enabled, the AIM ID will be added to the beginning of the barcode data. The CODE ID prefix
marks the barcode type. To check the corresponding CODE ID of barcodes, refer to Appendix A.
Enable Adding CODE ID Prefix
**Disable Adding CODE ID Prefix
CODE ID Type: Original CODE ID and Visible CODE ID (refer to Appendix C)
** Original CODE ID
Visible CODE ID

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Chapter 6: Symbologies
Introduction
Every symbology (barcode system) has its own attributes. The programming barcodes that follow will
configure the scanner so it can read them. Manhattan recommends disabling those that are rarely used to
increase the efficiency of the scanner.
General Setting
Note: If the “Disable All Symbologies” feature is enabled, the scanner will only be able to read the
programming codes.
Enable All Symbologies
Disable All Symbologies
General Setting for all 1D Barcodes
Enable all 1D codes
Disable all 1D codes
General Setting for all 2D Barcodes
Enable all 2D codes
Disable all 2D codes
Normal & Inverse Video Reading
Normal / standard video barcodes have no dark border around them. Inverse video barcodes do. Examples
are below.
Normal video
Inverse video

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By default, the scanner reads normal video barcodes. Scanning the “Enable Inverse Video” programming
code allows the scanner to read both normal video and inverse video codes. To read only normal video
barcodes, scan the “Disable Inverse Video” code.
Enable Inverse video **Disable Inverse video
Code 128
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore the Factory Defaults of Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128
** Enable Code 128
Disable Code 128
UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128)
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore UCC/EAN-128 Factory Defaults
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128
** Enable UCC/EAN-128
Disable UCC/EAN-128
AIM 128
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore AIM 128 Factory Defaults

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Enable/Disable AIM 128
** Enable AIM 128
Disable AIM 128
EAN-8
EAN-8 is eight bytes in length.
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore EAN-8 Factory Defaults
Enable/Disable EAN-8
** Enable EAN-8
Disable EAN-8
Transmit Check Digit
The last byte is its check byte, which is used to verify the integrity of the data.
** Transmit Check Digit
Do Not Transmit Check Digit
Add-On Codes
An Add-On Code adds on a two-digit or five-digit code to the barcode. In the examples below, the part
surrounded by the blue dotted line is an EAN-8 barcode; the part circled by the red dotted line is the
add-on code.
Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code
** Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code

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Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code ** Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code
EAN-13
An EAN-13 barcode is 13 digits in length.
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore EAN-13 Factory Defaults
Enable/ Disable EAN-13
** Enable EAN-13
Disable EAN-13
Transmit Check Digit
The last digit of the EAN-13 barcode can include a check digit, which verifies the integrity of the data. The
default mode is "Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit."
** Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit Do Not Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit

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Add-On Codes
An Add-On Code adds on a two-digit or five-digit code to the barcode. In the examples below, the part
surrounded by the blue dotted line is an EAN-13 barcode; the part circled by the red dotted line is the
add-on code.
Enable 2-Digit Add-On Code ** Disable 2-Digit Add-On Code
Enable 5-Digit Add-On Code ** Disable 5-Digit Add-On Code
ISSN
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults of ISSN
Enable/Disable ISSN
Enable ISSN
**Disable ISSN
ISBN
Restore Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults of ISBN