Marson MT8230B User manual

MT8230B User’s Manual V1.5
MT8230B
2D Wireless Scanner
User’s Manual
Version 1.5 DATE: 2021/12/23

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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 6
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
BEEPER INDICATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
LED INDICATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................... 10
FACTORY DEFAULT...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
CHECK VERSION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
CHECK BATTERY LIFE.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
BLUETOOTH PROFILE................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Cradle Mode (USB version) ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Cradle Mode (RS232 version) ............................................................................................................................................ 12
BT HID.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
BT SPP................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Disconnect ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
IOS TOUCH KEYBOARD ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
MEMORY MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SLEEP TIMEOUT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
BLUETOOTH DEVICE ID ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
GOOD READ INDICATOR .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Buzzer .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Vibrator................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
DATA FORMAT.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Upper / Lower Case ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Keyboard Layout................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Data Transmission Speed ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Encoding Format .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Terminator.............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
GS Replacement .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Preamble / Postamble.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 3 READING MODE ............................................................................................................................................ 25
TRIGGER MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
TOGGLE MODE............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
CONTINUOUS MODE .................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Continuous Mode – Scan Interval ...................................................................................................................................... 25
AUTO-SENSING MODE ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Auto-sensing Mode – Image Stabilization Timeout ......................................................................................................... 26
Auto-sensing Mode – Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................ 26
LED TIMEOUT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 27

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IDENTICAL READ INTERVAL.......................................................................................................................................................... 27
ILLUMINATION AND AIMER ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Illumination............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Aimer ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
CHAPTER 4 SYMBOLOGIES.............................................................................................................................................. 30
GENERAL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
INVERSE BARCODE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
MIRRORED BARCODE .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
UPC-A ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Enable/Disable UPC-A......................................................................................................................................................... 31
UPC-A to EAN-13 ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 31
System Number .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Supplement............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Supplement Required .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
UPC-E ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Enable/Disable UPC-E......................................................................................................................................................... 33
UPC-E to UPC-A................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
System Number .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Supplement............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Supplement Required .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
EAN-8.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Enable/Disable EAN-8 ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Supplement............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Supplement Required .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
EAN-13........................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Enable/Disable EAN-13 ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Supplement............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Bookland EAN (ISBN) .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Supplement Required .......................................................................................................................................................... 37
CODE128 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ........................................................................................................................................................ 37
INTERLEAVED 2/5......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2/5........................................................................................................................................... 37
Min/Max Length .................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Verification ............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 38
MATRIX 2/5 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

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Enable/Disable Matrix 2/5 ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Verification ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
INDUSTRIAL 2/5............................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Enable/Disable Industrial 2/5 .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
STANDARD 2/5 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Enable/Disable Standard 2/5 .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
CODE39 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Enable/Disable Code39 ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
Send Start & Stop ................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Verification ............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 42
FULL ASCII CODE39 ................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Enable/Disable Full ASCII Code39 .................................................................................................................................... 42
CODE32 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Enable/Disable Code32 ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
Code32 Preamble (‘A’)......................................................................................................................................................... 42
CODE93 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Enable/Disable Code93 ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
CODE11 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Enable/Disable Code11 ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Verification ............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Check Digit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44
CODABAR ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Enable/Disable Codabar...................................................................................................................................................... 44
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Start & Stop Format.............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Send Start & Stop ................................................................................................................................................................. 45
MSI PLESSEY............................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Enable/Disable Plessey ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Length..................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
GS1 DATABAR ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46
GS1 COMPOSITE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
QR CODE (INCL.MICRO QR CODE)........................................................................................................................................... 46
DATA MATRIX............................................................................................................................................................................... 46
PDF417....................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

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AZTEC........................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
MAXICODE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
CHINESE SENSIBLE CODE (HAN XIN).......................................................................................................................................... 47
CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURATION BARCODE...................................................................................................................... 48
NUMERIC BARCODE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 48
CANCEL ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
DISPLAYABLE CHARACTER .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
CONTROL CHARACTER ................................................................................................................................................................ 55
APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
APPENDIX A–DEFAULT TABLE................................................................................................................................................... 59
VERSION HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................................. 63

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Chapter 1 Introduction
This user’s manual is dedicated to MT8230B, a 2D wireless handheld scanner that provides
freedom of mobility for user to transmit data to the host from up to 10 meters (33 feet) away. The
charging cradle that comes with the scanner can also serve as a wireless transponder that
instantly enables your host device with wireless communication using USB HID interface without
the need of any driver. Supported by a 1620mAh battery, MT8230B helps user operate around
the clock with less downtime ensuring mobile productivity during the entire busy shift.
Product Requirements
Model Version
MT8230B
SW:
LW-3.16A
Jul 16 2021 15:18:04
Boot:LW-3.00F
LED Indicator
Scan Button
(Trigger)
Exit Window
Charging Cradle &
Bluetooth Transponder

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Specifications
Optic & Performance
Light Source
White LED
Visible red LED
Sensor
640 x 480
Scan Rate
60 Frames/Sec
Resolution
4mil / 0.1mm
Scan Angle Horizontal 38°
Vertical 29°
Pitch Angle
±55°
Skew Angle
±55°
Roll Angle
360°
Print Contrast Ratio
30%
Width of Field
161mm (13Mil Code39)
Memory
20,000 EAN-13 barcode
Guaranteed D.O.F
(Environment : 800 lux)
5 Mil Code 39 : 35 ~ 65mm
13 Mil UPC/EAN : 45 ~ 215mm
15 Mil QR Code : 25 ~ 200mm
6.67 Mil PDF417 : 25 ~ 105mm
10 Mil Data Matrix : 40 ~ 65mm
Physical Characteristics
Dimension
L166 x W71 x H84 mm (Scanner)
D82 x H84mm (Cradle)
Weight
148g (Scanner)
238g (Cradle)
Color
White
Material
ABS
Cable
Option 1: Micro(M) to USB A(M) Cable, 1.5M
Option 2: Micro(M) to D-sub9(F) Cable, 2.1M
Trigger
Scan Button
Indicator
LED, Buzzer, Vibrator
Electrical
Operation Voltage
3.7 VDC ± 5%
Working Current
< 240mA
Standby Current
< 70mA
Charging Voltage/Current
5V, 1.5~2A
Battery
3.7V, 1620mAh, Li-Polymer Battery
Number of Scan
(per full charge)
12,000 scans or 16 hours
(1 scan/ 5 secs, Bluetooth connected)

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Connectivity
Radio
Bluetooth 4.2 & 3.0 (Class 2)
Range
33 ft/ 10m (line of sight)
Interface / Profile
Scanner:
BT HID / BT SPP / Cradle Mode /
Memory Mode
Cradle:
USB HID / RS232 (Factory configured)
User Environment
Operating Temperature
0 ~ 40˚C
Storage Temperature
-10 ~ 60˚C
Humidity
0% ~ 95%RH (Non-condensing)
Drop Durability
1.2M
Sealing
IP42
Ambient Light
100,000 Lux (Sunlight)
1D Symbologies
UPC-A/UPC-E, EAN-8/EAN-13, ISBN, Code
128,
GS1-128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11,
Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of
5, Standard 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI Plessey, GS1
Databar, GS1 Composite
2D Symbologies
QR Code,
Micro QR Code, Data Matrix,
PDF417, Aztec
, MaxiCode, Han Xin
Regulatory
ESD
Functional after 4KV contact, 8KV air
discharge
EMC/RF
TBA
Safety Approval
TBA
Environmental
WEEE, RoHS 2.0

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Beeper Indication
Beeper Status
Single short beep
Wireless connection
Good read
Single long beep
Power down
Two beeps
Wireless disconnection
Two beeps (high-low)
Succesful configuration
Two beeps (low-high)
Good read (Memory Mode)
Three short beeps
Reads a barcode while disconnected
Three beeps
(low-medium-high)
Succesful configuration
One short beep & one long
beep (low-high)
Power up
One short beep & one long
beep (high-low)
Power off
Seven beeps
(shuts down thereafter)
Low power (Battery life < 5%)
LED Indication
LED Status
Flashing blue & green
Discoverable in BT HID
Flashing blue
Discoverable in BT SPP
Solid blue
Connected
1 green flash
Good read / Power up
2 green flashes
Disconnected
Solid red
Charging

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Chapter 2 General Settings
Factory Default
Scanning below configuration barcode will reset all parameters to factory default settings (the ones
with *asterisk mark). Please note that scanning the left Factory Default (Chapter 2) will reset all
General Settings to default, and scanning the right Factory Default (Chapter 3~4) will reset all
Reading Mode and Symbologies settings to default.
Factory Default Factory Default
(Chapter 2) (Chapter 3 ~ 4)
Check Version
To check firmware version, please scan below configuration barcode.
Check Battery Life
To check battery life, please scan below configuration barcode.
Check Version
Check Battery Life

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Bluetooth Profile
Cradle Mode (USB version)
Cradle Mode allows barcode data to be transmitted to host device via the built-in Bluetooth
transponder in charging cradle with a cable, providing wireless connectivity to the host deivce that
does not have built-in Bluetooth adapter. Follow below steps:
1. Plug the charging cradle to host device with an USB cable.
2. Power up the scanner
3. Scan USB HID Cradle Mode (recommended) or USB VCP Cradle Mode
4. The scanner will emit one short beep with LED indicator turning solid blue after successfully
connecting to charging cradle. If the charging cradle fails to connect to the scanner, scan
Disconnect (see Disconnect section in page 14), unplug the cable from charging cradle and
plug it back. The charging cradle will be able to connect to the nearest scanner when the cable
is plugged.
5. To swap charging cradle, please follow step 1 ~ 3, and then scan Disconnect (see Disconnect
section in page 14), unplug the cable from the charging cradle you want to disconnect, and plug
the cable to the charging cradle you want to connect. The charging cradle will be able to
connect to the nearest scanner when the cable is plugged.
USB HID
Cradle Mode*
USB VCP
Cradle Mode

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Cradle Mode (RS232 version)
Cradle Mode allows barcode data to be transmitted to host device via the built-in Bluetooth
transponder in charging cradle with a cable, providing wireless connectivity to the host deivce that
does not have built-in Bluetooth adapter. Follow below steps:
1. Plug the charging cradle to host device with an RS232 cable.
2. Power up the scanner
3. Scan RS232 Cradle Mode
4. The scanner will emit one short beep with LED indicator turning solid blue after successfully
connecting to charging cradle. If the charging cradle fails to connect to the scanner, scan
Disconnect (see Disconnect section in page 14), unplug the cable from charging cradle and
plug it back. The charging cradle will be able to connect to the nearest scanner when the cable
is plugged.
5. To swap charging cradle, please follow step 1 ~ 3, and then scan Disconnect (see Disconnect
section in page 14), unplug the cable from the charging cradle you want to disconnect, and plug
the cable to the charging cradle you want to connect. The charging cradle will be able to
connect to the nearest scanner when the cable is plugged.
RS232
Cradle Mode

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BT HID
BT HID
BT SPP
BT SPP is compatible with Android and Windows. A serial communication software is required for
this profile. Follow below steps:
1. Power up the scanner
2. Scan BT SPP, the scanner will emit two beeps with LED indicator flashing blue
3. Pair with “BarCode Scanner spp” from the discovered device list. If the host is unable to find the
scanner in the discovered device list, scan Disconnect (see Disconnect in the next page)
4. Enter serial communication software (TeraTerm, PuTTY, etc…) and open the serial port
occupied by the scanner.
5. The scanner will emit one short beep with LED indicator turning solid blue after successfully
connecting to charging cradle.
BT SPP
BT HID is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows and requires applications that accept
keyboard data. After scanning BT HID, press and hold the trigger until two beeps & blue/green LED
flashing to make the scanner discoverable. Folllow below steps:
1. Power up the scanner
2. Scan BT HID
3. Press and hold the trigger until beeps with LED indicator flashing blue and green. Alternatively
you may scan Disconnect (see Disconnect section in the next page)
4. Pair with “BarCode Scanner HID” from the discovered device list.
5. The scanner will emit one short beep with LED indicator turning solid blue after successfully
connecting to charging cradle.

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Disconnect
Scanning Disconnect allows the scanner to disconnect from the host, or become discoverable,
which helps the host to find the scanner in the discovered device list (in BT SPP, BT HID mode) or
prompts the charging cradle to connect to the scanner (in Cradle Mode).
iOS Touch Keyboard
To toggle iOS touch keyboard, please scan Toggle iOS Touch Keyboard below.
Toggle iOS Touch Keyboard
Disconnect
Alternatively, by enabling iOS Hotkey (enabled by default), you may simply double-click the trigger
to toggle iOS touch keyboard.
Enable iOS Hotkey* Disable iOS Hotkey

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Memory Mode
Memory Mode enables the scanner to store barcode data (20,000 EAN-13 barcode) and transmit it
in batch to the host device when needed. Memory Mode can be used among all the Bluetooth
profiles (Cradle Mode, BT HID, BT SPP). Follow below steps:
1. Scan Enter Memory Mode
2. Scan desired barcodes.
3. Make sure the scanner is connected to the host device through Cradle Mode, BT HID or BT
SPP.
4. Scan Upload Memory Data to transmit all stored barcode data
5. Scan Erase Memory Data if you want to clear all memory data
6. Scan Exit Memory Mode if you want to resume online operation
Enter Memory Mode Exit Memory Mode
Upload Memory Data Check Memory Data Counts
Erase Memory Data

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Sleep Timeout
Sleep Timeout = 30 seconds Sleep Timeout = 1 minute
Sleep Timeout = 2 minutes Sleep Timeout = 5 minutes*
Sleep Timeout = 10 minutes Sleep Timeout = 30 minutes
Sleep Timeout = Never Sleep Timeout = Immediate
(Scanner Always On)
Bluetooth Device ID
Scan Set Bluetooth Device ID first, and then scan a barcode that contains your desired Bluetooth
Device ID. The maximum length of custom Bluetooht Device ID is 16 digits. The complete
Bluetooht Device ID is <Custom Bluetooth Device ID>+<Profile>, for example, if your custom
Bluetooht Device ID is ‘Scanner’, in BT HID profile the complete ID will be ScannerHID; in BT SPP
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Set Bluetooth Device ID Check Bluetooth Device ID
Good Read Indicator
Buzzer
Low Volume Medium Volume
High Volume*
Vibrator
Vibrator On* Vibrator Off

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Data Format
Upper / Lower Case
All Lower Case All Upper Case
Invert Case As Is*
Keyboard Layout
English (US)* English (UK)
German German (iOS keyboard)
French French (Belgian)

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French (Canadian) Spanish
Spanish (Mexican) Italian
Italian (142) Japanese
Universal Portuguese
Portuguese (Brazilian) Russian
Czech Turkish Q

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Turkish F Swedish / Finnish
Danish Norwegian
Croatian Swiss (German)
Swiss (French) Dutch
Hungarian Polish
Argentine Slovak