Newland NLS-FM30 Series User manual

NLS-FM30 Series
Fixed Mount Barcode Scanner
User Guide

Disclaimer
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Do not disassemble the device or remove the seal label from the device, doing so will void the product
warranty provided by Fujian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd.
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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0
Initial release.
April 14, 2016
V1.1
Added the “Data Port Pinout”section in Chapter 6.
May 3, 2016
V1.1.1
Changed the model number FM25/FM30 to FM3055/FM3050
respectively.
September 20, 2016
V1.2.0
Added a new chapter –Chapter 9 Configuring the FM30
February 7, 2017
V1.2.1
Added the “Optics” section in Chapter 6.
May 2, 2017

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Standard Configuration.................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Optional Configuration.................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 3 Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Precautions........................................................................................................................................... 3
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 4 Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................5
Chapter 6 FM30 Scanner ................................................................................................................................6
Overview...............................................................................................................................................6
FM3055 Scanner ...........................................................................................................................6
FM3050 Scanner ...........................................................................................................................6
Data Port Pinout....................................................................................................................................7
Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................8
FM3055 Scanner ...........................................................................................................................8
FM3050 Scanner ...........................................................................................................................9
IR Triggering Range............................................................................................................................ 10
Optics..................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 7 Wiring............................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 8 Scanning Instructions.................................................................................................................14
Reading a Digital Barcode off Mobile Phone ......................................................................................14
Reading a Barcode Printed on Paper .................................................................................................14
Chapter 9 Configuring the FM30..................................................................................................................15
Barcode Programming........................................................................................................................15
Command Programming.....................................................................................................................15
Read Register..............................................................................................................................15
Write Register.............................................................................................................................. 19
Save Register Data in EEPROM.................................................................................................. 23
Relationship between Programming Command and Serial Command ........................................25
Registers......................................................................................................................................27
Chapter 10 System Settings.........................................................................................................................39

Illumination.......................................................................................................................................... 39
Notification..........................................................................................................................................40
Mute Mode...................................................................................................................................40
Good Read Beep......................................................................................................................... 40
Good Read Beep Frequency/Duration.........................................................................................41
Scan Mode..........................................................................................................................................42
Sense Mode.................................................................................................................................42
Factory Defaults..................................................................................................................................42
Digit Barcodes ....................................................................................................................................43
Save/Cancel Barcodes .......................................................................................................................45
Chapter 11 RS-232 Interface.........................................................................................................................46
Chapter 12 USB Interface .............................................................................................................................47
HID-POS.............................................................................................................................................47
USB COM Port Emulation...................................................................................................................47
USB HID-KBW....................................................................................................................................47
Standard Keyboard...................................................................................................................... 48
Function Key Mapping .................................................................................................................48
Emulate ALT+Keypad..................................................................................................................50
USB Country Keyboard Types.....................................................................................................51
Chapter 13 Symbologies ..............................................................................................................................54
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................54
Global Settings ...................................................................................................................................54
Disable All Symbologies...............................................................................................................54
Enable All Symbologies ............................................................................................................... 54
Enable 1D Symbologies...............................................................................................................55
Disable 1D Symbologies..............................................................................................................55
Enable 2D Symbologies...............................................................................................................55
Disable 2D Symbologies..............................................................................................................55
Code 128............................................................................................................................................ 56
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................56
Enable/Disable Code 128 ............................................................................................................ 56
UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128)...................................................................................................................57
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................57
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128.....................................................................................................57
AIM-128..............................................................................................................................................58
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................58
Enable/Disable AIM-128 ..............................................................................................................58

EAN-8.................................................................................................................................................59
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................59
Enable/Disable EAN-8 .................................................................................................................59
Transmit Check Digit....................................................................................................................59
2-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................60
5-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................60
EAN-8 Extension.......................................................................................................................... 61
EAN-13...............................................................................................................................................62
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................62
Enable/Disable EAN-13 ...............................................................................................................62
Transmit Check Digit....................................................................................................................62
2-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................63
5-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................63
ISSN ...................................................................................................................................................64
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................64
Enable/Disable ISSN ...................................................................................................................64
ISBN ...................................................................................................................................................65
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................65
Enable/Disable ISBN ...................................................................................................................65
Set ISBN Format.......................................................................................................................... 65
UPC-E.................................................................................................................................................66
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................66
Enable/Disable UPC-E.................................................................................................................66
Transmit Check Digit....................................................................................................................66
2-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................67
5-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................67
Transmit System Character .........................................................................................................68
UPC-E Extension.........................................................................................................................68
UPC-A.................................................................................................................................................69
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................69
Enable/Disable UPC-A.................................................................................................................69
Transmit Check Digit....................................................................................................................69
2-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................70
5-Digit Add-On Code....................................................................................................................70
Transmit Preamble Character......................................................................................................71
Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................................................................72
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................72
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................................ 72
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................73

ITF-6...................................................................................................................................................74
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................74
Enable/Disable ITF-6 ...................................................................................................................74
ITF-14.................................................................................................................................................75
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable ITF-14 .................................................................................................................75
Matrix 2 of 5 (European Matrix 2 of 5)................................................................................................. 76
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................76
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5........................................................................................................76
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................77
Industrial 25 ........................................................................................................................................78
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................78
Enable/Disable Industrial 25 ........................................................................................................78
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................79
Standard 25 ........................................................................................................................................80
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................80
Enable/Disable Standard 25 ........................................................................................................ 80
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................81
Code 39..............................................................................................................................................82
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable Code 39 ..............................................................................................................82
Transmit Start/Stop Character .....................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII .............................................................................................83
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................84
Codabar..............................................................................................................................................85
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................85
Enable/Disable Codabar..............................................................................................................85
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................86
Transmit Start/Stop Character .....................................................................................................87
Code 93..............................................................................................................................................88
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................88
Enable/Disable Code 93 ..............................................................................................................88
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................89
Code 11..............................................................................................................................................90
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................90
Enable/Disable Code 11 ..............................................................................................................90
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................91
Plessey...............................................................................................................................................92
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................92

Enable/Disable Plessey ...............................................................................................................92
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................93
MSI-Plessey........................................................................................................................................ 94
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................94
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey........................................................................................................94
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................95
RSS-14...............................................................................................................................................96
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................96
Enable/Disable RSS-14 ...............................................................................................................96
Transmit Application Identifier “01” ..............................................................................................96
RSS-Limited........................................................................................................................................97
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................97
Enable/Disable RSS-Limited........................................................................................................97
Transmit Application Identifier “01” ..............................................................................................97
RSS-Expand.......................................................................................................................................98
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................98
Enable/Disable RSS-Expand.......................................................................................................98
PDF417...............................................................................................................................................99
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................99
Enable/Disable PDF417............................................................................................................... 99
Macro PDF417.............................................................................................................................99
Data Matrix ....................................................................................................................................... 100
Restore Factory Defaults ...........................................................................................................100
Enable/Disable Data Matrix........................................................................................................100
Enable/Disable Mirrored DM...................................................................................................... 100
Rectangular Barcodes................................................................................................................101
QR Code........................................................................................................................................... 102
Restore Factory Defaults ...........................................................................................................102
Enable/Disable QR Code........................................................................................................... 102
Micro QR....................................................................................................................................102
Chapter 14 Prefix & Suffix .......................................................................................................................... 103
AIM ID Prefix.....................................................................................................................................103
CODE ID Prefix.................................................................................................................................107
Terminating Character Suffix ............................................................................................................109
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 110

1
Chapter 1 Standard Configuration
1. FM30 series fixed mount barcode scanner
FM3055:
FM3050:
2. USB cable
3. Quick Start Guide
Quick Start

2
Chapter 2 Optional Configuration
1. RS-232 cable
2. 5V power adapter
You should retain proof of purchase and ask your dealer for a warranty card.
Note: You should check to make sure that everything on the standard configuration list is present
and intact after opening the package. If any contents are damaged or missing, please keep the
original package and contact your dealer immediately for after-sale service.

3
Chapter 3 Safety Information
Precautions
■Disassembly and retrofit
●Do not disassemble or retrofit the device yourself. Artificial damages caused by failure to observe this
precaution are not covered by the warranty.
■External power supply
●Use only the supplied power adapter. Otherwise there is a risk of damage to the scanner.
■Abnormal situation
●Keep the scanner away from fire or heat sources. If there is unusual odor, overheating or smoke,
immediately cut off the power and disconnect the power adapter, and contact your dealer or Newland
customer service center. Continued use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.
■Drop damage
●If the scanner is damaged due to a drop from high place, immediately cut off the power and contact
your dealer or Newland customer service center.
■Mounting location
●Do not place the scanner on unstable or uneven surfaces.
●Do not expose the scanner to humidity, dust or direct sunlight.
Maintenance
●The scan window should be kept clean using soft cloth or lens cleaning tissue. Do not use detergent to
clean it.
●Do not scratch the scan window.
●Sudden temperature drops may cause condensation on the shell which could degrade the performance of
the device. If condensation occurs, dry the device before use.

4
Chapter 4 Product Features
Designed primarily for such applications as electronic tickets/coupons, mobile marketing and office
automation, FM30 series fixed mount barcode scanner is able to read barcodes from paper and mobile
phones.
It boasts the following features:
1. Digital barcode data capture
Capable of reading 1D and 2D barcodes off mobile phones.
2. Printed barcode data capture
Capable of reading 1D and 2D barcodes printed on paper.
3. Swift scanning
Delivers effortless, snappy and accurate reading of barcodes on various mobile phone LCD screens
with different contrast ratios, colors and reflectances.
4. Easy to use
Simple configuration by scanning the programming barcodes provided in the user guide.

5
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications
FM3055
FM3050
Processor
IOTC 0370 CHIP
Interface
RS-232 (9.6~115.2Kbps), USB 1.1（HID-KBW, HID-POS）
Image Sensor
752×480 CMOS
Symbologies
2D: PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code
1D: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISSN, ISBN, Codabar, Code 128, Code 93,
ITF-6, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5,
GS1 Databar (RSS-Expand, RSS-Limited, RSS-14), Code 39, Code 11,
MSI-Plessey, Plessey
Scan Mode
Sense mode
Resolution
≥10mil
Light Source
White LED
Scan Window
31.5mm×46.5mm
38.3mm*60.4mm
Symbol Contrast
≥30%
FOV
Diagonal: 85°, Horizontal: 63.7°, Vertical: 70°
Ambient Light
0 ~ 100,000 LUX
Max. Power Consumption
1.75W
Power Adapter
Output: DC5V, 0.5A, Input: AC100~240V, 50~60Hz
Notification
Beep
Dimensions (L×W×H)
78.2mm X 67.2mm X 52.3mm
78.2mm X 67.2mm X 62mm
Weight
300g
Operating Temperature
-10℃to + 50℃
Storage Temperature
-20℃to + 60℃
Humidity
5% - 95%（non-condensing）
Certification
FCC Part15 Class B, CE EMC Class B

6
Chapter 6 FM30 Scanner
Overview
FM3055 Scanner
FM3050 Scanner

7
Data Port Pinout
PIN
Definition
Type
Description
1
N C
-
Not connected
2
N C
-
Not connected
3
V CC
P
Power+ (+5V)
4
T XD
O
RS-232 Output
5
R XD
I
RS-232 Input
6
N C
-
Not connected
7
N C
-
Not connected
8
GND
P
Ground
9
D-
I/O
USB signal
10
D +
I/O

8
Dimensions
FM3055 Scanner
Note: M2 self-tapping screws should be used when mounting the scanner. The part of the screws into the
shell of the scanner cannot exceed 7.5mm.

9
FM3050 Scanner
Note: M2 self-tapping screws should be used when mounting the scanner. The part of the screws into the
shell of the scanner cannot exceed 7.5mm.

10
IR Triggering Range

11
Optics
Horizontal:
Vertical:

12
Chapter 7 Wiring
1. If your scanner is equipped with an RS-232 interface:
1) Plug the supplied cable’s RJ45 connector into the data port on the scanner.
2) Plug the cable’s RS-232 connector into the RS-232 port on PC.
3) Plug the power adapter into the cable’s power jack.
4) Connect the power adapter to a power outlet. After 0.5s the scanner will be powered on with a beep.
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