Mindeo MD29 Series User manual

MD29xx Barcode Scanner
User Manual
Version: MD29xx_UM_EN_V1.1.3

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Notice
Ensure that the optional DC adapter works at +5 VDC, especially for the RS-232 interface
cable.
1. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis.
2. The right is reserved to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or
design.
3. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
4. A standard packing includes a scanner, a USB cable and a quick guide.

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Contents
Notice ........................................................................................................................................................i
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. iii
1 Specifications.........................................................................................................................................1
1-1 Technical specifications..................................................................................................................1
1-2 Default setting for each barcode.....................................................................................................1
1-3 Decode zone ..................................................................................................................................2
2 Get Started ............................................................................................................................................3
2-1 Cable connector pin-outs descriptions............................................................................................3
2-2 Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................4
2-3 Parts of the scanner........................................................................................................................5
2-4 Introduction to installation ...............................................................................................................6
2-4-1 Installation - keyboard wedge ...........................................................................................6
2-4-2 Installation - RS-232 .........................................................................................................6
2-4-3 Installation - USB ..............................................................................................................7
2-4-5 Remove the interface cable ..............................................................................................7
2-5 Scanning.........................................................................................................................................8
3 Parameter menus ..................................................................................................................................9
3-1 Example: configure scanner ...........................................................................................................9
3-2 Operate the scanner by receiving command via UART................................................................11
3-3 Interface selection.........................................................................................................................12
3-4 Keyboard wedge interface ............................................................................................................13
3-5 RS-232 interface...........................................................................................................................17
3-6 USB interface ...............................................................................................................................20
3-7 Scan mode & some global settings...............................................................................................23
3-8 Indication ......................................................................................................................................27
3-9 Auto-detection setting...................................................................................................................28
3-10 UPC-A ........................................................................................................................................29
3-11 UPC-E ........................................................................................................................................31
3-12 UPC-E1 ......................................................................................................................................33
3-13 EAN-13 (ISBN/ISSN) ..................................................................................................................35
3-14 EAN-8 .........................................................................................................................................38
3-15 Code 39 (Code 32, Trioptic Code 39).........................................................................................40
3-16 Interleaved 2 of 5........................................................................................................................43
3-17 Industrial 2 of 5 (Discrete 2 of 5).................................................................................................45
3-18 Matrix 2 of 5................................................................................................................................46
3-19 Codabar......................................................................................................................................48
3-20 Code 128 ....................................................................................................................................51

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3-21 UCC/EAN 128 ............................................................................................................................53
3-22 ISBT 128.....................................................................................................................................55
3-23 Code 93 ......................................................................................................................................57
3-24 Code 11 ......................................................................................................................................59
3-25 MSI/Plessey................................................................................................................................61
3-26 UK/Plessey .................................................................................................................................63
3-27 China Post ..................................................................................................................................65
3-28 China Finance ............................................................................................................................67
3-29 Telepen.......................................................................................................................................70
3-30 GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated).....................................................................................72
3-31 GS1 DataBar Limited..................................................................................................................73
3-32 GS1 DataBar Expanded .............................................................................................................74
3-33 G1-G4 & C1-C2 & FN1 substitution string setting.......................................................................76
3-34 G1-G4 string position & Code ID position ...................................................................................80
3-35 String transmission .....................................................................................................................81
4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................84
5 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................85
6 Assembling the stand...........................................................................................................................86
7 Barcode representing non-printable character......................................................................................87
8 ASCII Table .........................................................................................................................................88
9 Test Chart............................................................................................................................................89
10 Return default parameters & Firmware version list .............................................................................91
11 Configuration alphanumeric entry barcode.........................................................................................92

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1 Specifications
1-1 Technical specifications
Dimensions
Height × Width × Depth：9.0 cm ×7.0 cm ×18.0 cm
Weight
175 g, without cable
Cable
Straight 2.0 m
Connector Type
RJ-45 phone jack connector
Case Material
PC+TPU
Programming Method
Manual (reading special barcode)
Firmware Upgrade
Online
Indicator
Beeper, LED
Interface Supported
Keyboard wedge, RS-232, USB Keyboard, USB virtual COM
Operating Mode
Hand-held, Auto-detection (optional)
Input Voltage
5 VDC ±0.25 V
Power
500 mW (operating), 650 mW (maximum)
Current
100 mA (operating), 130 mA (maximum)
Standby Current
<250 μA
Laser
645-660 nm laser diode
Decoding Rate
200 times/sec
Scanning Angle
±60°, ±65°, ±42°(skew, pitch, roll)
Print Contrast
25% minimum reflection difference
Decoding Capability
UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN (Bookland EAN), ISSN, Code
39, Code 39 full ASCII, Code 32, Trioptic Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2
of 5 (Discrete 2 of 5), Matrix 2 of 5, Codabar (NW7), Code 128, UCC/EAN 128,
ISBT 128, Code 93, Code 11 (USD-8), MSI/Plessey, UK/Plessey, China Post,
China Finance, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) variants, Telepen
Decoding depth
& Min. element width
(1 mil = 0.0254 mm)
Long-Range series
5 mil: 40-110 mm
10 mil: 10-280 mm
13 mil: 15-315 mm
16 mil: 25-385 mm
35 mil: 145-630 mm
High-Density series
3 mil: 5-50 mm
10 mil: 10-85 mm
13 mil: 10-150 mm
16 mil: 25-165 mm
35 mil: 145-295 mm
Temperature
0°to 50°C (32°to 120°F), operating; -40°to 60°C (-40°to 140°F), storage
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Safety
Laser Safety: EN60825-1, Class 1
EMC: EN55032, EN55024
Electrical Safety: EN60950-1
Drop resistance: Multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete
Protection class: IP52

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1-2 Default setting for each barcode
Code type
Read
enable
Check digit
verification
Check digit
transmission
Min. code
length
Proprietary
code ID
AIM
code ID
UPC-A
√
√
√
(12)2
A
]Em
UPC-E
√
√
√
(8)2
D
]Em
UPC-E1
√
√
√
(8)2
D
]Em
EAN-13
√
√
√
(13)2
A
]Em
EAN-8
√
√
√
(8)2
C
]Em
ISBN (Bookland EAN)
/ ISSN1
√
√
√
(13)2
B
]Em
Code 39
√
-
-
1
M
]Am
Interleaved 2 of 5
√
-
-
6
I
]Im
Industrial 2 of 5
-
-
-
4
H
]Im
Matrix 2 of 5
√
-
-
6
X
]Im
Codabar
√
-
-
4
N
]Fm
Code 128
√
√
-
1
K
]Cm
UCC/EAN 128
√
√
-
1
K
]Cm
ISBT 128
√
√
-
1
K
]Cm
Code 93
√
√
-
1
L
]Gm
Code 11
-
√
-
4
V
-
MSI/Plessey
-
-
-
4
O
]Mm
UK/Plessey
√
√
-
1
U
]Mm
China Post
√
-
-
(11)2
T
]Im
China Finance
√
-
-
(10)2
Y
-
Telepen
√
√
-
1
P
]Em
GS1 DataBar
√
-
-
(16)2
R
]em
GS1 DataBar Truncated3
√
-
-
(16)2
R
]em
GS1 DataBar Limited
√
-
-
(16)2
R
]em
GS1 DataBar Expanded
√
-
-
1
R
]em
Note:1The settings for ISBN/ISSN and EAN-13 must be the same except the code ID.
2Fixed-length barcodes.
3The settings for GS1 DataBar Truncated and GS1 DataBar must be the same.

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1-3 Decode zone
Figure 1-1 High-density series
Figure 1-2 Long-range series

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2 Get Started
2-1 Cable connector pin-outs descriptions
Figure 2-1 Cable connector interface pin-outs
The pin-outs descriptions in Table 2-1 apply to the cable connector on the scanner and are for reference
only.
Table 2-1 Cable connector pin-outs descriptions
Pin
RS232
Keyboard (PS2)
USB
1
Power (+5V)
Power (+5V)
Power (+5V)
2
+3.3V ( for interface auto
selection purpose)
Ground (for interface auto
selection purpose)
+3.3V ( for interface auto
selection purpose)
3
Ground
Ground
Ground
4
+3.3V ( for interface auto
selection purpose)
Reserved
Ground (for interface auto
selection purpose)
5
TxD
KeyClock
Reserved
6
RxD
KeyData
Reserved
7
Reserved
TermClock
Reserved
8
Reserved
TermData
Reserved
9
CTS
Reserved
D-
10
RTS
Reserved
D+
Note: Voltage level of all RS232 Pin-outs (RxD, TxD, CTS and RTS) is 0V for logic low and 3.3V for logic
high.