Newland NLS-EM2037 Series User manual

NLS-EM2037 Series
Embedded 2D Barcode Scan Engine
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
January 4, 2013
V1.0.1
Corrected inappropriate expressions and misspellings
January 17, 2013
V1.0.2
Replaced hard-to-read barcodes
April 9, 2013
V1.1.0
Updates:
1. Added the Obtain Firmware Version feature in Chapter 1.
2. Added the USB HID-KBW Fast Mode, Speed features and modified the Emulate
Numeric Keypad feature in Chapter 2.
3. Added the Power LED feature in Chapter 6.
4. Added the Modify ISSN Code ID and Modify Micro PDF417 Code ID barcodes in
Chapter 7.
5. Added the UPC-E/UPC-A Preamble Character, Convert UPC-E to UPC-A,
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharma Code), Code 32 Prefix, Set Length
Range for UCC/EAN-128 and Micro QR features and two symbologies of ISSN
and Micro PDF417 in Chapter 8.
Note: You must have firmware version V3.06.071 or higher to use the new
features above.
January 5, 2015

Table of Contents
Revision History.............................................................................................................................................- 3 -
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
About This Guide.....................................................................................................................................1
Document Set..........................................................................................................................................1
Connecting EVK to PC ............................................................................................................................1
Barcode Scanning....................................................................................................................................2
Barcode Programming.............................................................................................................................2
Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................................................3
Custom Defaults ......................................................................................................................................3
Product Information .................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces..............................................................................................................5
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................5
Serial Communication Interface ..............................................................................................................5
Baud Rate..........................................................................................................................................6
Parity Check ......................................................................................................................................7
Data Bit..............................................................................................................................................7
Stop Bit ..............................................................................................................................................8
Hardware Flow Control......................................................................................................................8
USB Interface...........................................................................................................................................9
USB-DataPipe ...................................................................................................................................9
USB HID-KBW...................................................................................................................................9
Fast Mode........................................................................................................................................10
USB HID-KBW Speed ..................................................................................................................... 11
USB Country Keyboard Types ........................................................................................................12
Country Code Table (Appendix 5)...................................................................................................12
Beep on Unknown Character..........................................................................................................13
Emulate ALT+Keypad......................................................................................................................13
Function Key Mapping.....................................................................................................................14
Inter-Keystroke Delay......................................................................................................................15
Caps Lock........................................................................................................................................15
Convert Case...................................................................................................................................16
Emulate Numeric Keypad................................................................................................................17

USB COM Port Emulation...............................................................................................................18
HID-POS..........................................................................................................................................18
Acquire Scanned Data.....................................................................................................................19
VID/PID............................................................................................................................................19
IBM SurePOS(Tabletop)..................................................................................................................20
IBM SurePOS (Handheld)...............................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Scan Mode.......................................................................................................................................21
Trigger Mode..........................................................................................................................................21
Auto Mode..............................................................................................................................................21
Decode Session Timeout.................................................................................................................22
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode)..................................................................................23
Continuous Mode...................................................................................................................................24
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode)..................................................................................25
Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences....................................................................................................................26
Introduction............................................................................................................................................26
Regular Mode/Mobile Phone Mode.......................................................................................................26
DecodeArea..........................................................................................................................................26
Whole Area Decoding......................................................................................................................26
Central Area Decoding ....................................................................................................................27
Specify Central Area........................................................................................................................28
Chapter 5 Illumination & Aiming.....................................................................................................................29
Illumination.............................................................................................................................................29
Aiming....................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 6 Beep & LED Indications.................................................................................................................31
Introduction............................................................................................................................................31
Startup Beep..........................................................................................................................................31
Good Read Beep...................................................................................................................................31
Beep Type........................................................................................................................................32
Beep Volume ...................................................................................................................................32
Additional Settings for Type 1..........................................................................................................33
Beep Duration..................................................................................................................................33
Beep Frequency..............................................................................................................................34
LED Notification.....................................................................................................................................35
Good Read LED Notification...........................................................................................................35
LED Notification Duration for Good Read.......................................................................................35
Power LED.......................................................................................................................................36

Chapter 7 Data Formatting..............................................................................................................................37
Introduction............................................................................................................................................37
General Settings....................................................................................................................................38
Enable/DisableAll Prefix/Suffix .......................................................................................................38
Prefix Sequences ............................................................................................................................38
AIM ID Prefix..........................................................................................................................................39
Code ID Prefix........................................................................................................................................39
Restore All Default Code IDs...........................................................................................................40
Modify Code ID................................................................................................................................40
Custom Prefix ........................................................................................................................................44
Enable/Disable Custom Prefix.........................................................................................................44
Set Custom Prefix............................................................................................................................44
Custom Suffix.........................................................................................................................................45
Enable/Disable Custom Suffix.........................................................................................................45
Set Custom Suffix............................................................................................................................45
Data Packing..........................................................................................................................................46
Normal Pack....................................................................................................................................46
Terminating Character Suffix .................................................................................................................47
Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix..................................................................................47
Set Terminating Character Suffix.....................................................................................................48
Chapter 8 Symbologies...................................................................................................................................49
General Settings....................................................................................................................................49
Enable/DisableAll Symbologies......................................................................................................49
Enable/Disable 1D Symbologies.....................................................................................................49
Enable/Disable 2D Symbologies.....................................................................................................49
1D Symbologies.....................................................................................................................................50
Code 128.........................................................................................................................................50
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable Code 128................................................................................................................50
Set Length Range for Code 128......................................................................................................50
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128)...............................................................................................................51
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................51
Enable/Disable GS1-128.................................................................................................................51
Set Length Range for GS1-128.......................................................................................................51
EAN-8..............................................................................................................................................52
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................52
Enable/Disable EAN-8.....................................................................................................................52

Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................................................52
Add-On Code...................................................................................................................................53
EAN-8 Extension.............................................................................................................................54
EAN-13 ............................................................................................................................................55
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................55
Enable/Disable EAN-13...................................................................................................................55
Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................................................55
Add-On Code...................................................................................................................................56
ISBN.................................................................................................................................................57
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................57
Enable/Disable ISBN.......................................................................................................................57
Set ISBN Format..............................................................................................................................57
UPC-E..............................................................................................................................................58
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................58
Enable/Disable UPC-E....................................................................................................................58
Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................................................58
Add-On Code...................................................................................................................................59
UPC-E Preamble.............................................................................................................................60
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A................................................................................................................60
UPC-A..............................................................................................................................................61
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................61
Enable/Disable UPC-A....................................................................................................................61
Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................................................61
Add-On Code...................................................................................................................................62
UPC-A Preamble .............................................................................................................................63
Interleaved 2 of 5.............................................................................................................................64
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................64
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................................................................64
Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5.........................................................................................64
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................65
Set Discrete Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5.....................................................................................66
ITF-14..............................................................................................................................................67
ITF-6 ................................................................................................................................................68
Matrix 2 of 5.....................................................................................................................................69
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................69
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ...........................................................................................................69
Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5.................................................................................................69
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................70

Code 39...........................................................................................................................................71
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................71
Enable/Disable Code 39..................................................................................................................71
Set Length Range for Code 39........................................................................................................71
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................72
Transmit Start/Stop Character.........................................................................................................73
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII ................................................................................................73
Convert Code 39 to Code 32...........................................................................................................74
Code 32 Prefix.................................................................................................................................74
Codabar...........................................................................................................................................75
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable Codabar..................................................................................................................75
Set Length Range for Codabar.......................................................................................................75
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................76
Transmit Start/Stop Character.........................................................................................................77
Start/Stop Character Format............................................................................................................77
Code 93...........................................................................................................................................78
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................78
Enable/Disable Code 93..................................................................................................................78
Set Length Range for Code 93........................................................................................................78
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................79
GS1-Databar (RSS).........................................................................................................................80
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................80
Enable/Disable GS1 Databar..........................................................................................................80
Transmit Application Identifier “01”..................................................................................................80
GS1 Composite Code......................................................................................................................81
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................81
Enable/Disable GS1 Composite Code............................................................................................81
EAN/UPC Composite ......................................................................................................................81
Code 11............................................................................................................................................82
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable Code 11..................................................................................................................82
Set Length Range for Code 11........................................................................................................82
Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................................................83
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................83
Industrial 2 of 5................................................................................................................................84
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................84
Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5.......................................................................................................84

Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5 ............................................................................................84
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................85
Standard 25 .....................................................................................................................................86
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................86
Enable/Disable Standard 25............................................................................................................86
Set Length Range for Standard 25..................................................................................................86
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................87
Plessey............................................................................................................................................88
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................88
Enable/Disable Plessey...................................................................................................................88
Set Length Range for Plessey.........................................................................................................88
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................89
MSI-Plessey.....................................................................................................................................90
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................90
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey...........................................................................................................90
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.................................................................................................90
Transmit Check Digit .......................................................................................................................91
Check Digit Verification....................................................................................................................91
ISSN.................................................................................................................................................92
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................92
Enable/Disable ISSN.......................................................................................................................92
2D Symbologies.....................................................................................................................................93
PDF417............................................................................................................................................93
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................93
Enable/Disable PDF417..................................................................................................................93
Set Length Range for PDF417........................................................................................................93
PDF417 Inverse...............................................................................................................................94
PDF417 Twin Code..........................................................................................................................95
Micro PDF417..................................................................................................................................96
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................96
Enable/Disable Micro PDF417........................................................................................................96
Set Length Range for Micro PDF417..............................................................................................96
QR Code..........................................................................................................................................97
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................97
Enable/Disable QR Code................................................................................................................97
Set Length Range for QR Code......................................................................................................97
QR Twin Code .................................................................................................................................98
Micro QR..........................................................................................................................................98

Aztec Code......................................................................................................................................99
Restore Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................99
Enable/DisableAztec Code.............................................................................................................99
Set Length Range for Aztec Code...................................................................................................99
Read Multi-barcodes on an Image................................................................................................100
Set the Number of Barcodes.........................................................................................................101
Data Matrix ....................................................................................................................................102
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................102
Enable/Disable Data Matrix...........................................................................................................102
Set Length Range for Data Matrix.................................................................................................102
Rectangular Barcode.....................................................................................................................103
Data Matrix Inverse........................................................................................................................103
Data Matrix Twin Code ..................................................................................................................104
Maxicode .......................................................................................................................................105
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................105
Enable/Disable Maxicode..............................................................................................................105
Set Length Range for Maxicode....................................................................................................105
Chinese Sensible Code.................................................................................................................106
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................106
Enable/Disable Chinese Sensible Code .......................................................................................106
Set Length Range for Chinese Sensible Code.............................................................................106
Chinese Sensible Code Inverse....................................................................................................107
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................108
FAQ......................................................................................................................................................108
Appendix......................................................................................................................................................... 110
Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table..................................................................................................... 110
Appendix 2: AIM ID Table .................................................................................................................... 117
Appendix 3: Code ID Table.................................................................................................................. 118
Appendix 4: ASCII Table...................................................................................................................... 119
Appendix 5: Country Code Table.........................................................................................................123
Appendix 6: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table.................................................................................124
Appendix 7: Symbology ID Number ....................................................................................................126
Appendix 8: Parameter Programming Examples................................................................................127
a. Program the Decode Session Timeout .....................................................................................127
b. Program the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).......................................................127
c. Program the Central Area..........................................................................................................127
d. Program the Duration of Good Decode Beep (Type 1).............................................................128

e. Program the Frequency of Good Decode Beep (Type 1).........................................................128
f. Program the LED Notification Duration for Good Decode.........................................................128
g. Program the Custom Prefix/Suffix.............................................................................................129
h. Program the Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................129
i. Program the Code ID..................................................................................................................129
j. Program the Length Range (Maximum/Minimum Lengths) for a Symbology............................130
k. Program the Discrete Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................131
Appendix 9: F-Key Barcodes...............................................................................................................132
Appendix 10: Digit Barcodes ...............................................................................................................134
Appendix 11: Save/Cancel Barcodes..................................................................................................136

Enter Setup
1**Exit Setup
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The EM2037 series embedded 2D barcode scan engines are armed with CMOS image capturer and the Newland patented
, a computerized image recognition system, featuring fast scanning and accurate decoding on barcodes on virtually
any medium - paper, magnetic card, mobile phones and LCD displays. The EM2037s can be easily integrated into OEM
equipments or systems, such as hand-held, portable, or stationary barcode scanners.
Moreover, the EM2037s open image acquisition interface, data interface and I/O interface to OEM developers to allow their
special integration needs. EM2037 Software Development Kit is provided for easy and quick development of OEM
applications.
About This Guide
This guide provides programming instructions for the EM2037. Users can configure the EM2037 by scanning the
programming barcodes included in this manual.
The EM2037 has been properly configured for most applications and can be put into use without further configuration. Users
may check the Factory Defaults Table in Appendix for reference. Throughout the manual, programming barcodes marked
with asterisks (**) are factory default values.
Document Set
EM2037 related documents include:
NLS-EM2037 Series Embedded 2D Barcode Scan Engine
Integration Manual:
Describes how to integrate the EM2037.
NLS-EM2037 Series Embedded 2D Barcode Scan Engine
User Guide:
Describes how to use and program the EM2037.
Sample Barcodes:
Provides sample barcodes for testing the EM2037.
Connecting EVK to PC
The supplied EM2037 EVK tool can assist users in application development for the EM2037. You can connect EM2037 EVK
to PC via a USB connection or an RS-232 connection. In case of USB connection, a driver is required if EVK wants to
communicate with EM2037 and receive decoded data through virtual serial port.

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 2
Barcode Scanning
Powered by area-imaging technology and Newland patented technology, the EM2037 features fast scanning and
accurate decoding. Barcodes rotated at any angle can still be read with ease. When scanning a barcode, simply center the
aiming beam or pattern projected by the EM2037 over the barcode.
Barcode Programming
Scanning the Enter Setup barcode can enable the engine to enter the setup mode. Then you can scan a number of
programming barcodes to configure your engine. To exit the setup mode, scan the Exit Setup barcode.
If the engine has exited the setup mode, only some special programming barcodes, such as the Enter Setup barcode and
Restore All Factory Defaults barcode, can be read.
Enter Setup
** Exit Setup
Programming barcode data can be transmitted to the Host. Scan the appropriate barcode below to enable or disable the
transmission of programming barcode data (i.e. the characters under programming barcode) to the Host.
Transmit Programming Barcode Data
** Do Not Transmit Programming Barcode Data

Enter Setup
3**Exit Setup
Factory Defaults
Scanning the following barcode can restore the engine to the factory defaults. See Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table for
more information.
Restoring the engine to factory defaults will not remove custom defaults stored on the engine.
Restore All Factory Defaults
Note: Use this feature with discretion.
Custom Defaults
Scanning the Restore All Custom Defaults barcode can reset all parameters to the custom defaults. Scanning the Save as
Custom Defaults can set the current settings as custom defaults.
Custom defaults are stored in the non-volatile memory.
Save as Custom Defaults
Restore All Custom Defaults

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 4
Product Information
Obtain Product Information: Transmit the product information to the Host straight away via the communication interface.
Obtain Firmware Version: Transmit the firmware version to the Host straight away via the communication interface.
Obtain Product Information
Obtain Firmware Version
Send Product Information at Startup: Transmit the product information to the Host when the engine is powered on. This
feature only applies to engines using a serial communication interface.
Send Product Information at Startup
** Do Not Send Product Information at Startup

Enter Setup
5**Exit Setup
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces
Introduction
The EM2037 engine provides a TTL-232 interface and a USB interface to communicate with the host device. The host
device can receive scanned data and send commands to control the engine or to access/alter the configuration information
of the engine via the TTL-232 or USB interface.
Serial Communication Interface
Serial communication interface is usually used when connecting the engine to a host device (like PC, POS). However, to
ensure smooth communication and accuracy of data, you need to set communication parameters (including baud rate,
parity check, data bit and stop bit) to match the host device.
The serial communication interface provided by the engine is based on TTL-level signals. TTL-232 can be used for most
application architectures. For those requiring RS-232, an external conversion circuit is needed. The conversion circuit is
available only to some models.
Serial Communication
Default serial communication parameters are listed below. Make sure all parameters match the host requirements.
Parameter
Factory Default
Serial Communication
Standard TTL-232
Baud Rate
9600
Parity Check
None
Number of Data Bits
8
Number of Stop Bits
1
Hardware Auto Flow Control
None

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 6
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the baud rate to match the Host requirements.
** Baud Rate 9600
Baud Rate 19200
Baud Rate 1200
Baud Rate 38400
Baud Rate 2400
Baud Rate 57600
Baud Rate 4800
Baud Rate 115200
Baud Rate 14400

Enter Setup
7**Exit Setup
Parity Check
** None
Even Parity
Odd Parity
Data Bit
** 8 Data Bits
6 Data Bits
7 Data Bits
5 Data Bits

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 8
Stop Bit
** 1 Stop Bit
2 Stop Bits
Hardware Flow Control
If this feature is enabled, the engine determines whether to transmit data based on CTS signal level. When CTS signal is at
low level which means the serial port’s cache memory of receiving device (such as PC) is full, the engine will not send data
through serial port until CTS signal is set to high level by receiving device. When the engine is not ready for receiving, it will
set RTS signal to low level. When sending device (such as PC) detects it, it will not send data to the engine any more to
prevent data loss.
If this feature is disabled, reception/transmission of serial data will not be influenced by RTS/CTS signal.
Enable Hardware Flow Control
** Disable Hardware Flow Control
Note: Before enabling this feature, make sure that RTS/CTS signal line is contained in RS-232 cable. Without the signal
line, serial communication errors will occur.