Metrologic IS4320-41 ScanKey User manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
IS4320-41 ScanKey™
Laser Bar Code Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide
MLPN 2347
Printed in USA
October 1998

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................... 1
Theory of Operation ............................................. 2
Unpacking List ................................................. 3
Scanner Installation ............................................. 4
Configuration to the Host System .................................. 4
Parts of the Scanner ............................................. 5
Audible Indicators .............................................. 6
Visual Indicators ............................................... 7
Entering Data Using the Keypad ...................................8
Mode Descriptions .............................................. 9
Command Processing Set for ScanKey Mode 1, 3 and 4 ............ 10-13
Command Processing Set for ScanKey Mode 2 ................... 14-16
Label Locations ............................................... 17
IR Sensor Activation ........................................... 18
Scan Field ................................................... 18
Maintenance .................................................. 19
Applications and Protocols ...................................... 19
Appendix A
Specifications ...................................... 20, 21
Appendix B
Default Settings ..................................... 22-24
Appendix C
Programmable Bar Codes ............................. 25-28

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Appendix D
Pin Assignments for the Scanner Connector ................. 29
Appendix E
Warranty and Disclaimer ............................. 30, 31
Appendix F
Notices ........................................... 32, 33
Appendix G
Patents ............................................... 34
Index .................................................... 35, 36

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Introduction
The IS4320-41 ScanKey™ Laser Scanner is a wearable, fully automatic, laser
scanning device complete with keypad and LCD. Since the IS4320-41 is
positioned on the back of the hand, operators can scan data quickly and easily.
This “hands free” scanning increases operator efficiency and work
productivity. Traditional hand-held scanners require the operator to interrupt
the work flow by picking up the scanner and returning it to its stand. With the
ScanKey, not only are both hands free to perform other tasks, but the operator
is always ready and able to scan.
In addition to quick scanning, ScanKey’s 17-button keypad enables bar code
data to be manually entered. All information is displayed and then transmitted
to the host device. Portable data terminals and computers requiring RS-232 or
Light Pen Emulation communication are common host devices.
Metrologic’s HandSet™ IBM® compatible software program and simple bar
code menus make the ScanKey easy to program. Host- programmable features
can be displayed at the user’s prompt.
Two-way host communication is also a feature of the RS-232 version
ScanKey. Among other host-programmable features, operators can use either
long-range or short-range activation, establish which bar codes are to be read,
and command a “good scan” beep indicator. These features can be
accomplished through the command processing set.
The IS4320-41 ScanKey autodiscriminates all standard bar codes, including
bar code types with alphanumeric characters. Specifically assigned sequences
are provided to translate the standard numeric keys for alphanumeric data
entry.

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Theory of Operation
The scanning process begins once the infrared (IR) device located behind the
window senses an object in the scan field. The IR sensor is active as long as
power is applied to the unit. When the IR sensor detects an object, the display
reads "READY TO SCAN" and the cursor flashes to show that the laser is
"ON." When the laser decodes a bar code, the scanner transmits the data to the
host system and then "beeps" to indicate the decoding is complete. The IR
sensing range can be programmed for two ranges.
Short Range Activation: The IR signal initiates the scan process if it senses
an object anywhere from the face of the window
out to approximately 4" to 7".
Long Range Activation: The IR signal initiates the scan process if it senses
an object anywhere from the face of the window
out to approximately 9" to 13".
If the object is removed from the field during the scanning process, the laser
turns off.
However, if the object stays in the field, the laser remains on for up to 2.5
seconds trying to detect another bar code. If the scanner does not detect a bar
code, the laser turns off. To reactivate the scanning sequence, remove the
object and present another.
If the same symbol stays in the field after a successful scan, the laser stays on
for approximately 4 seconds and then turns off. This prevents unintentional
reads of the same bar code. To read the same symbol more than once, remove
the object from the scan field for approximately 1 second and then present the
symbol again.

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Unpacking List
The following will be in the shipping carton, with the purchase of a
ScanKey™ scanner:
!Installation and User’s Guide and Programming Guide
!ScanKey Laser Bar Code Scanner
!Communication Cable
!Glove
To order additional items, contact your dealer, distributor or call Metrologic’s
Customer Service Department.

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Scanner Installation
Important Note: To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all
circuits connected to the scanner must meet the requirements for SELV (Safety
Extra Low Voltage) according to EN 60950.
1. "Power off" the host system.
2. Connect the communication cable to the host device.
3. Plug the scanner cable to the communication cable.
Note: The pin assignments for the scanner cable are listed on
page 29.
4. "Power on" the host system.
Note: When the scanner first receives power, diagnostic prompts
are displayed then the scanner "beeps." "READY TO
SCAN" appears on the display.
Configuration to the Host System
Before the scanner ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanner to
a set of default parameters. However, many functions of the scanner can be
modified to meet your individual needs. The scanner’s parameters can be
modified by entering the program mode and scanning the appropriate bar
codes that appear in the Programming Guide. For a list of various parameter
settings, refer to the Default Settings section in this guide. To modify the
settings, refer to the Programming Guide.

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Figure 1
Parts of the Scanner
LCD Display Displays the scanned or typed information on one line and a
message indicating scanner status on another. When the
cursor flashes, the laser is "on."
Keypad Used to enter and transmit numeric and alpha characters.
Alpha characters can be entered by pressing two keys in an
assigned sequence.
Input/Output Sends and receives the IR signal and Laser beam.
Window

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Audible Indicators
The scanner provides sounds to signal certain conditions. To change the
volume (three settings are available) or turn the beeper off, refer to the
Programming Guide section: Beeper Tones.
One Beep When the scanner first receives power, diagnostic prompts
are displayed and then the scanner "beeps." After that, each
time the scanner successfully reads a bar code, it "beeps."
Razzberry If, upon power up, the scanner emits a razzberry tone, then
Tone the scanner has failed diagnostics.
Note: The scanner can be programmed to emit a razzberry
tone when the timeout occurs during communica-
tion between the host and scanner. Refer to the
Programming Guide section: Audible Indicators for
Communication Timeouts.
Three Beeps When the scanner enters the program mode, it beeps three
times then the message "PROGRAM MODE ENABLED"
appears. When the scanner exits the program mode, it beeps
three times and the message "READY TO SCAN"
reappears.
Note: The scanner can be programmed to emit three beeps
when the timeout occurs during communication be-
tween the host and scanner. Refer to the Programm-
ing Guide section: Audible Indicators for Commun-
ication Timeouts.

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Visual Indicators
The following display messages show the scanner status.
READY TO SCAN The scanner is operational and ready to scan a bar
code.
PROGRAM MODE Scanning the Enter/Exit Program mode bar code
ENABLED alternately enables and disables the program mode.
When the program mode is enabled, this message is
displayed.
MAKING KEY ENTRY Keypad data is being entered. (This message dis-
appears when the ENTER key or the CLR key is
pressed).

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Entering Data Using the Keypad
The display clears with the first key pressed and "MAKING KEY ENTRY"
displays on line two of the LED display. Key-in numbers of the bar code, then
press enter. The scanner will "beep" to indicate that the data was sent to the
host computer.
To make changes while keying in the numbers, use the up and down arrow
keys. The up arrow acts the same as the space bar on a computer keyboard. It
places a space at the current cursor position and increments the cursor to the
next character position. The down arrow acts the same as a backspace key on a
computer keyboard. It places a space in the previous character position and
deletes any character that might be there thus becoming the new cursor
position.
Although only numeric keys are shown on the keypad, alphanumeric charac-
ters can be entered by first pressing a Function key then a Numeric key.
F1 Upper left-hand character set
F2 Upper right-hand character set
F3 Bottom left-hand character set
Example: Press F1 then 7 to get A (F1 + 7 = A)
Press F2 then 3 to get @ (F2 + 3 = @)
Press F3 then 4 to get L (F3 + 4 = L)

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Mode Descriptions
Mode 1: Metrologic Default Mode*
This mode’s main function is to display and transmit and is not suitable for host
prompts. In this mode scanned-in data will be displayed on line 1 of the LCD display
and truncated to 20 characters. The first 20 characters are displayed on line 1, the 2nd
line is cleared with the 21st character and will display the remaining characters entered.
The entire length of the bar code will be transmitted up to and including the 40th
character. *Selectable prefix/suffix options are not displayed on the LCD display. They
are however, transmitted with the bar code.
ScanKey Mode 2:
This mode’s main function is to transmit only. The host system controls the LCD
display. Line 1 of the display is blank, all scanned-in data and keyed-in data are
transmitted to the host system, nothing additional is displayed. This mode is used for
complete host control. It can be used to display customized prompts.
ScanKey Mode 3*:
Line 1 is used for the host prompts. Line 2 is exclusive to the user and will display the
data. Scanned-in data displayed on line 2 will be truncated to 20 characters. If a host
prompt is being displayed on line 1, it will be cleared to allow for the 21st and
subsequent characters to be displayed. The entire length of the bar code will be
transmitted up to and including the 40th character. *Selectable prefix/suffix options are
not displayed on the LCD display. They are however, transmitted with the bar code.
Mode 4: INTACTIX/INTERCEPT Program
This mode’s main function is that it is to be used with the INTACTIX/INTERCEPT
program. Scanned-in data will be displayed on the line 1 of the LCD display and
truncated to 20 characters. The entire length of the bar code will be transmitted up to
and including the 40th character. When using the keypad, the keys are transmitted to
the host system via a make/break sequence and the key assignment is simultaneously
displayed on the LCD display.
Command Processing Set
The COMMAND PROCESSING SET is a set of predetermined commands to enable
or disable some useful scanner functions. The lists on the following pages represent
these sets and the protocol for using them. All commands for modes 1, 3 and 4 begin
with STX (02H) and end with ETX (03H). All commands for mode 2 begin with ESC
(1BH) and end with DEL (7FH). These commands are sent to the scanner RS232.
Column 1 represents the command sequence, column 2 the parameters used in the
command, and column 3 description of the command.

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Command Processing Set for ScanKey Mode 1 (Default Mode), 3 and 4
To enter Mode 1, scan reserved bar code Recall Defaults DF1
To enter Mode 3, scan reserved bar code R96
To exit Mode 3, scan reserved bar code R97 or DF1
To enter Mode 4, scan reserved bar code RAD
To exit Mode, scan reserved bar code RAE or DF1 to recall
Commands sent from the host system to enable/disable scanner functions:
Function Command x, y, z
To set activation range STX R x ETX x = 4CH for Long; 53H for short
(02H 52H x 03H)
To set bar length STX L x y ETX x = minimum = 01H - 20H;
(2H 4CH x y 03H) y = maximum = 01H - 20H
To clear entire display STX C ETX
(02H 43H 03H)
To clear individual STX c x ETX x = 30H(clear line 1), 31H(clear line 2)
lines on display (02H 63H x 03H)
Display message STX S x z ETX x = start pos (in Hexadecimal)
where x refers to the (02H 53H x z 03H) z = ASCII characters(data string)
starting position and
z represents the data
string to be displayed
x position table
0123456789:;< = > ?@AB C
DEFGHIJKLMN O PQRSTU V W

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Code type enable/disable STX V x y ETX x, y = 0 to 127-decimal
(02H 56H x y 03H) Starting at 0 (zero)
Add to enable Codabar
Add to enable Code 39
Example: [STX V 35 0 ETX] Add 4 to enable UPC
Enable Code 128, Add 8 to enable EAN
Code 39 and Codabar Add 16 to enable ITF
Add 32 to enable Code 128
Starting at 0 (zero)
Add 1 to enable Code 93
Add 2 to enable Plessey
Add 4 to enable Code 11
Add 8 to enable Airline 2 of 5
Sound scanner beep STX G ETX
(02H 47H 03H)
Disable/enable good STX H x ETX x = 31H(Disable); x = 32H(Enable)
scan beep (02H 48H x 03H)
Sound razzberry tone STX Z ETX
(02H 5AH 03H)
Disable Scanning STX D ETX
(keypad and display (02H 44H 03H)
still active).
Note: Reserve code 94
must also be enabled.
Enable Scanning STX E ETX
(02H 45H 03H)
Request Scanner STX F ETX
Information (02H 46H 03H)
The scanner responds with:
xxxxxyyyyyzzZZ CR LF xxxxx = 5 digit software
(xxxxxyyyyyzzZZ 13H 10H) yyyyy = 5 digit model #
zz = number of rows/display
ZZ = number of characters/row
Select Bar Code STX K x ETX x(Auto Detect Mode - "default") = 30H
Detection Mode (02H 4BH x 03H) x(Detect & Notify) = 31H
Scan Activate Now STX A ETX
(023H 41H 03H)
Use this command to activate the laser and scan the bar code present in the field (detected by
the IR sensor).

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Label Detection L (4CH) An L will be transmitted when in
Detect and Notify mode. The L is in
response to the IR sensor sensing an
object in its field. This should be used
in conjunction with the A command
to activate the laser and scan the object.
Keypad function
Keys Transmitted Description
0-9 30H-39H Numeric Keys
CClear display line 2 (Mode 3)
E* same as bar code Sends contents of the display buffer to the host
UForward space, places a space at the current
cursor position and moves the cursor to the
next character position
DBack space, places a space in the previous
character position and this space becomes the
new cursor position
F1 A Transmits an A (41H) along with keyed-in data
F2 BTransmits an B (42H) along with keyed-in data
F3 CTransmits an C (43H) along with keyed-in data
*User selected terminator and prefix

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Keypad values for Mode 4: INTACTIX/INTERCEPT Program
The value in the upper right-hand corner of the keypad represents the current designation
or impression found on the keypad. The actual assignment of the key is given by the
other values found on the keypad. When depressed, each key will be displayed on the
second line of the LCD display.
The assignment of the upper or left value of each key is called by simply pressing that
key. ie. 0-9, DECIMAL POINT, LEFT/RIGHT, ENTER
LTR/FN(F2): Selects the alternate or alpha representation of the key ie. single letter
commands
ALT/G(F3): Use this key for commands where the ALT key is required on the keyboard
PAGE KEY(F1): Selects the "page" value(s) of the 2 following keys
(LEFT/L, PGUP/U) & (RIGHT/R, PGDN/D)
LEFT/L, PGUP/U(U): this key represents 4 different values:
1. key pressed = LEFT
2. LTR + key pressed = L
3. PAGE KEY + key pressed = PGUP
4. LTR + PAGE KEY + key pressed = U
RIGHT/R, PGDN/D(D): this key represents 4 different values:
1. key pressed = RIGHT
2. LTR + key pressed = R
3. PAGE KEY + key pressed = PGDN
4. LTR + PAGE KEY + key pressed = D

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Command Processing Set for ScanKey Mode 2
To enter Mode 2, scan reserved bar code R88
To exit Mode 2, scan reserved bar code R89
Commands sent from the host system to enable/disable scanner functions:
Function Command x, y, z
To set activation range ESC R x DEL x = 4CH for Long; 53H for short
(1BH 52H x 7FH)
To set bar length ESC L x y DEL x (minimum) = 01H - 20H;
(1BH 4CH x y 7FH) y (maximum) = 01H - 20H
To clear entire display
ESC C DEL
(1BH 43H 7FH)
To clear individual ESC c x DEL x = 31H(clear line 1), 32H(clear line 2)
lines on display (1BH 63H x 7FH)
Display message ESC S x z DEL x = start pos
where x refers to the (1BH 53H x z 7FH) z = ASCII(data string)
starting position and
z represents the data
string to be displayed
x position table
@AB C DEFGHIJKLMN O PQRS
TU V WX Y Z[\]^_!abcdefg

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Code type enable/disable ESC V x y D x, y = 0 to 127 decimal
(1BH 56H x y 7FH) Starting at 0 (zero)
Add 1 to enable Codabar
Add 2 to enable Code 39
Example: [ESC V 35 0 DEL] Add 4 to enable UPC
Enable Code 128, Add 8 to enable EAN
Code 39 and Codabar Add 16 to enable ITF
Add 32 to enable Code 128
Starting at 0 (zero)
Add 1 to enable Code 93
Add 2 to enable Plessey
Add 4 to enable Code 11
Add 8 to enable Airline 2 of 5
Sound scanner beep ESC G DEL
(1BH 47H 7FH)
Disable/enable ESC H x DEL x = 30H(Disable) x = 31H(Enable)
good scan beep (1BH 48H x 7FH)
Sound razzberry tone ESC Z DEL
(1BH 5AH 7FH)
Disable Scanning ESC D DEL
(keypad and display (1BH 44H 7FH)
still active).
Note: Reserve code 94
must also be enabled.
Enable Scanning ESC E DEL
(1BH 45H 7FH)
Request Scanner ESC F DEL
Information (1BH 46H 7FH)
The scanner responds with:
xxxxxyyyyyzzZZ CR LF xxxxx = 5 digit software
(xxxxxyyyyyzzZZ 13H 10H) yyyyy = 5 digit model #
zz = number of rows/ display
ZZ = number of characters /row
Select Bar Code ESC K x DEL x (Auto Detect Mode-"default") = 30H
Detection Mode (1BH 4BH x 7FH) x (Detect & Notify*) = 31H
*A-command only active in this mode
Enable/Disable ESC H x DEL
good scan beep (1BH 48H x 7FH)
Use this command to activate the laser and scan the bar code present in the field (detected by the IR
sensor).

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Data sent from the ScanKey to the host system.
Bar code STX x DATA ETB x = 61H CODABAR
(02H x DATA 17H) 62H CODE 39
63H UPC A
64H UPC E
65H INTERLEAVED 2 of 5
67H EAN 8
68H EAN 13
69H CODE 93
6AH CODE 128
- Default Baud = 9600, Parity = none
Label Detection L (4CH) An L will be transmitted when in
Detect and Notify mode. The L is in
response to the IR sensor sensing an
object in its field. This should be used
in conjunction with the A command
to activate the laser and scan the object.
Keypad function(s)
Keypad function
Keys Transmitted
0-9 30H-39H
CC (43H)
EE (45H)
UU (55H)
DD (44H)
F1 F1(46H 31H)
F2 F2(46H 32H)
F3 F3(46H 33H)