Newland NLS-FM50 User manual

NLS-FM50
Fixed Mount Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
May 27, 2016
V1.0.1
Added Chapter 9 Illumination.
June 1, 2016
V1.0.2
1. Changed the range of Decode Session Timeout to 100ms -
3,600,000ms in Chapter 3.
2. Added the Aiming feature in Chapter 9.
3. Added Chapter 10 Data Formatter and Chapter 11 Batch
Programming.
Note: Firmware version V1.05.011 or later is required for the new
features above.
August 30, 2016
V1.0.3
1. Added the EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 378/379 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code
Required, Febraban & Transmit Delay, Code 32 (Italian
Pharma Code), Code 32 Prefix, Transmit Code 32 Check Digit
and Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character features in Chapter
7.
2. Added the BA command (Replace a string with another) in
Chapter 10.
Note: Firmware version V1.05.016 or later is required for the new
features above.
November 17, 2016

Table Of Contents
Revision History...............................................................................................................................................-3-
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
About This Guide.....................................................................................................................................2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................2
FM50 Scanner.........................................................................................................................................3
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................4
Connecting the Scanner to a Host..........................................................................................................4
USB Connection...............................................................................................................................5
RS-232 Connection..........................................................................................................................6
Depth of Field ..........................................................................................................................................7
Dimensions..............................................................................................................................................8
Barcode Scanning...................................................................................................................................9
Barcode Programming.............................................................................................................................9
Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................................................10
Custom Defaults....................................................................................................................................10
Inquire Product Information...................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces............................................................................................................11
RS-232 Interface....................................................................................................................................12
Baud Rate.......................................................................................................................................13
Parity Check ...................................................................................................................................14
Data Bit...........................................................................................................................................14
Data Bit & Parity Check..................................................................................................................15
Stop Bit ...........................................................................................................................................15
USB Interface ........................................................................................................................................16
USB Enumeration...........................................................................................................................16
USB HID-KBW................................................................................................................................16
Polling Rate.............................................................................................................................17
USB Country Keyboard Types................................................................................................18
Beep on Unknown Character..................................................................................................21

Inter-Keystroke Delay..............................................................................................................21
Convert Case...........................................................................................................................22
Emulate ALT+Keypad.............................................................................................................23
Function Key Mapping.............................................................................................................24
Emulate Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................25
Code Page...............................................................................................................................25
USB COM Port Emulation..............................................................................................................26
USB HID-POS ................................................................................................................................26
Introduction..............................................................................................................................26
Access the Scanner with Your Program.................................................................................27
Acquire Scanned Data ............................................................................................................27
Send Data to the Scanner.......................................................................................................27
VID/PID....................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 3 Scan Mode.......................................................................................................................................29
Sense Mode...........................................................................................................................................29
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................29
Timeout between Decodes.............................................................................................................29
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................30
Sensitivity........................................................................................................................................31
Continuous Mode...................................................................................................................................32
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................32
Timeout between Decodes.............................................................................................................32
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................33
Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences....................................................................................................................34
Introduction............................................................................................................................................34
Decode Area..........................................................................................................................................34
Whole Area Decoding.....................................................................................................................34
Central Area Decoding...................................................................................................................34
Specify Central Area ...............................................................................................................35
Chapter 5 Beep & LED Notifications..............................................................................................................36
Startup Beep..........................................................................................................................................36
Good Read Beep for Non-programming Barcode.................................................................................36
Beep Type.......................................................................................................................................37

Beep Volume..................................................................................................................................37
Beep on Unknown Character................................................................................................................38
Good Read Beep for Programming Barcode........................................................................................38
Good Read LED....................................................................................................................................38
Transmit NGR (Not Good Read) Message...........................................................................................39
Edit NGR Message.........................................................................................................................39
Chapter 6 Prefix & Suffix.................................................................................................................................40
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................41
Enable/Disable All Prefixes/Suffixes ..............................................................................................41
Prefix Sequences............................................................................................................................41
Custom Prefix........................................................................................................................................42
Enable/Disable Custom Prefix........................................................................................................42
Set Custom Prefix...........................................................................................................................42
AIM ID Prefix..........................................................................................................................................43
Code ID Prefix .......................................................................................................................................43
Restore All Default Code IDs..........................................................................................................43
Modify Code ID...............................................................................................................................44
Custom Suffix ........................................................................................................................................47
Enable/Disable Custom Suffix........................................................................................................47
Set Custom Suffix...........................................................................................................................47
Terminating Character Suffix.................................................................................................................48
Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................48
Set Terminating Character Suffix...................................................................................................49
Chapter 7 Symbologies...................................................................................................................................50
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable All Symbologies.....................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable 1D Symbologies....................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable 2D Symbologies....................................................................................................50
Video Reverse................................................................................................................................51
1D Symbologies.....................................................................................................................................52
Code 128........................................................................................................................................52
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................52
Enable/Disable Code 128........................................................................................................52
Set Length Range for Code 128.............................................................................................52

GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ..............................................................................................................53
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................53
Enable/Disable GS1-128.........................................................................................................53
Set Length Range for GS1-128...............................................................................................53
AIM-128 ..........................................................................................................................................54
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................54
Enable/Disable AIM-128..........................................................................................................54
Set Length Range for AIM-128 ...............................................................................................54
EAN-8 .............................................................................................................................................55
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................55
Enable/Disable EAN-8.............................................................................................................55
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................55
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................56
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................57
EAN-8 Extension.....................................................................................................................57
EAN-13 ...........................................................................................................................................58
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................58
Enable/Disable EAN-13...........................................................................................................58
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................58
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................59
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................59
EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code Required.............................................................60
EAN-13 Beginning with 378/379 Add-On Code Required......................................................60
EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code Required......................................................61
EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code Required......................................................61
EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code Required.............................................................62
EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code Required.............................................................62
EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code Required.............................................................63
ISSN................................................................................................................................................64
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................64
Enable/Disable ISSN...............................................................................................................64
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................65
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................65
ISBN................................................................................................................................................66
Restore Factory Default ..........................................................................................................66

Enable/Disable ISBN...............................................................................................................66
Set ISBN Format .....................................................................................................................66
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................67
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................67
UPC-E.............................................................................................................................................68
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................68
Enable/Disable UPC-E............................................................................................................68
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................68
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................69
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................69
Transmit System Character “0” ...............................................................................................70
UPC-E Extension ....................................................................................................................70
UPC-A.............................................................................................................................................71
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................71
Enable/Disable UPC-A............................................................................................................71
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................71
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................72
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................72
Transmit Preamble Character.................................................................................................73
Interleaved 2 of 5............................................................................................................................74
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................74
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5...........................................................................................74
Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................74
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................75
Febraban.........................................................................................................................................76
Disable/Enable Febraban........................................................................................................76
Transmit Delay ........................................................................................................................76
ITF-14 .............................................................................................................................................78
ITF-6 ...............................................................................................................................................79
Matrix 2 of 5....................................................................................................................................80
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................80
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5...................................................................................................80
Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5.........................................................................................80
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................81
Industrial 2 of 5...............................................................................................................................82

Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 ..............................................................................................82
Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5....................................................................................82
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................83
Standard 2 of 5（IATA 2 of 5）......................................................................................................84
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................84
Enable/Disable Standard 25 ...................................................................................................84
Set Length Range for Standard 25.........................................................................................84
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................85
Code 39 ..........................................................................................................................................86
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................86
Enable/Disable Code 39..........................................................................................................86
Transmit Start/Stop Character ................................................................................................86
Set Length Range for Code 39...............................................................................................87
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................87
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII........................................................................................87
Enable/Disable Code 32..........................................................................................................88
Code 32 Prefix.........................................................................................................................88
Transmit Code 32 Check Digit................................................................................................89
Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character..................................................................................89
Codabar..........................................................................................................................................90
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................90
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................................90
Set Length Range for Codabar...............................................................................................90
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................91
Transmit Start/Stop Character ................................................................................................91
Start/Stop Character Format...................................................................................................92
Code 93 ..........................................................................................................................................93
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................93
Enable/Disable Code 93..........................................................................................................93
Set Length Range for Code 93...............................................................................................93
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................94
GS1-Databar (RSS)........................................................................................................................95
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................95
Enable/Disable GS1 Databar..................................................................................................95

Transmit Application Identifier “01” .........................................................................................95
Code 11 ..........................................................................................................................................96
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................96
Enable/Disable Code 11..........................................................................................................96
Set Length Range for Code 11...............................................................................................96
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................97
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................97
Plessey ...........................................................................................................................................98
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................98
Enable/Disable Plessey...........................................................................................................98
Set Length Range for Plessey ................................................................................................98
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................99
MSI-Plessey..................................................................................................................................100
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................100
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey.................................................................................................100
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................100
Transmit Check Digit.............................................................................................................101
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................101
2D Symbologies...................................................................................................................................102
PDF 417........................................................................................................................................102
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................102
Enable/Disable PDF 417.......................................................................................................102
Set Length Range for PDF 417.............................................................................................102
PDF 417 Twin Code..............................................................................................................103
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................103
QR Code.......................................................................................................................................104
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................104
Enable/Disable QR Code......................................................................................................104
Set Length Range for QR Code............................................................................................104
Micro QR ...............................................................................................................................104
QR Twin Code.......................................................................................................................105
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................105
Data Matrix....................................................................................................................................106
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................106
Enable/Disable Data Matrix...................................................................................................106

Set Length Range for Data Matrix.........................................................................................106
Rectangular Barcode.............................................................................................................107
Mirror Image..........................................................................................................................107
Data Matrix Twin Code..........................................................................................................108
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................108
Chapter 8 Image Control ...............................................................................................................................109
Image Flipping.....................................................................................................................................109
Flip................................................................................................................................................110
Flip Vertically ................................................................................................................................110
Flip Horizontally............................................................................................................................110
Chapter 9 Illumination & Aiming...................................................................................................................111
Illumination...........................................................................................................................................111
Aiming..................................................................................................................................................112
Chapter 10 Data Formatter............................................................................................................................113
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................113
Add a Data Format..............................................................................................................................113
Programming with Barcodes ........................................................................................................114
Programming with a Batch Command..........................................................................................116
Enable Data Format ............................................................................................................................117
Change Data Format for a Single Scan..............................................................................................117
Enable/Disable Data Formatter...........................................................................................................118
Non-Match Error Beep.........................................................................................................................119
Clear Data Format...............................................................................................................................119
Query Data Formats............................................................................................................................120
Formatter Command Type 6...............................................................................................................121
Send Commands..........................................................................................................................121
Move Commands..........................................................................................................................124
Search Commands.......................................................................................................................126
Miscellaneous Commands ...........................................................................................................129
Chapter 11 Batch Programming...................................................................................................................134
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................134
Create a Batch Command...................................................................................................................135
Create a Batch Barcode......................................................................................................................136

Use Batch Barcode..............................................................................................................................137
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................138
FAQ......................................................................................................................................................138
Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................140
Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table....................................................................................................140
Appendix 2: AIM ID Table....................................................................................................................149
Appendix 3: Code ID Table .................................................................................................................151
Appendix 4: ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................152
Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples................................................................................156
a. Program the Decode Session Timeout....................................................................................156
b. Program the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode)......................................................156
c. Program the Threshold Value of Illumination Change .............................................................156
d. Program the Timeout between Decodes..................................................................................157
e. Program the Central Area.........................................................................................................157
f. Program the Custom Prefix/Suffix.............................................................................................157
g. Program the Terminating Character Suffix...............................................................................158
h. Program the Code ID................................................................................................................158
i. Program the NGR Message ......................................................................................................158
j. Program the Code Page............................................................................................................159
k. Program the Length Range (Maximum/Minimum Lengths) for a Symbology..........................159
l. Program the Custom Inter-keystroke Delay..............................................................................160
m. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with Windows 1251...........160
n. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with UTF-8..........................161
o. Program the Custom Transmit Delay per Character for Febraban..........................................161
p. Program the Custom Transmit Delay per 12 Characters for Febraban...................................161
Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes.................................................................................................................162
Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes....................................................................................................164
Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table................................................................................165
Appendix 9: Code Pages List..............................................................................................................167
Appendix 10: Symbology ID Number..................................................................................................168

1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The NLS-FM50 fixed mount barcode scanners (hereinafter referred to as “the FM50 scanner”or “the
scanner”), armed with the Newland patented , a computerized image recognition system, bring
about a new era of 2D barcode scanners.
The FM50 scanners’ 2D barcode decoder chip ingeniously blends technology and advanced chip
design & manufacturing, which significantly simplifies application design and delivers superior
performance and solid reliability with low power consumption.
The FM50 scanners can read barcodes on virtually any medium - paper, plastic card, mobile phones and
LCD displays. The compact, lightweight baracode scanners fit easily into a variety of space-constrained
equipment.
The FM50 scanners support all mainstream 1D and standard 2D barcode symbologies:
2D: PDF417, QR Code and Data Matrix.
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, Code 39, Code 11,
MSI-Plessey, Plessey, etc.

2
About This Guide
This guide provides programming instructions for the scanner. Users can configure the scanner by
scanning the programming barcodes included in this manual.
The scanner 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, asterisks (**) indicate factory default values.
Unpacking
Open the package and take out the scanner and its accessories. Check to make sure everything on the
packing list is present and intact. If any contents are damaged or missing, please keep the original
package and contact your dealer immediately for after-sales service.

3
FM50 Scanner
Trigger
Power LED (red)
Good Read LED (green)
Logo
IR LED
Scan Window
Focus Lamp

4
Maintenance
The scan window should be kept clean.
Do not scratch the scan window.
Use soft brush to remove the stain from the scan window.
Use the soft cloth to clean the window, such as eyeglass cleaning cloth.
Do not spray any liquid on the scan window.
Do not use any detergent to clean other parts of the device except for water.
Note: The warranty DOES NOT cover damages caused by inappropriate care and maintenance.
Connecting the Scanner to a Host
The FM50 scanner must be connected to a Host in actual application, such as PC, POS or any intelligent
terminal with USB or RS-232 port.
USB
USB port on the Host
RS-232
RS-232 port on the Host

5
USB Connection
Plug the cable into the USB port on the host.

6
RS-232 Connection
1. Plug the RJ45 connector of the cable into the RS-232 port on the host.
2. Connect the supplied power adaptor to the power connector of the cable.

7
Depth of Field

8
Dimensions
4-M3 machine screw
The part of screw into the
scanner must not exceed 6mm.