Newland NLS-FR20 series User manual

NLS-FR20 Series
Fixed Mount Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0
Initial release.
April 1, 2015

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 FR20 Scanner....................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 7 Wiring.................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 8 Scanning Instructions......................................................................................................................9
Reading a Digital Barcode off Mobile Phone ..........................................................................................9
Reading a Barcode Printed on Paper......................................................................................................9
Chapter 9 System Settings..............................................................................................................................10
Illumination.............................................................................................................................................10
Notification.............................................................................................................................................11
Mute Mode......................................................................................................................................11
Good Read Beep............................................................................................................................11
Good Read Beep Frequency/Duration...........................................................................................12
Scan Mode.............................................................................................................................................13
Sense Mode....................................................................................................................................13
Continuous Mode............................................................................................................................15
Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................................................17
Digit Barcodes .......................................................................................................................................18
Save/Cancel Barcodes..........................................................................................................................20
Chapter 10 RS-232 Interface ...........................................................................................................................21
Chapter 11 USB Interface................................................................................................................................22
HID-POS................................................................................................................................................22
USB COM Port Emulation.....................................................................................................................22

USB HID-KBW.......................................................................................................................................22
Standard Keyboard.........................................................................................................................23
Function Key Mapping....................................................................................................................23
Emulate ALT+Keypad.....................................................................................................................25
USB Country Keyboard Types .......................................................................................................26
Chapter 12 Symbologies.................................................................................................................................29
Introduction............................................................................................................................................29
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................29
Disable All Symbologies.................................................................................................................29
Enable All Symbologies..................................................................................................................29
Enable 1D Symbologies.................................................................................................................30
Disable 1D Symbologies ................................................................................................................30
Enable 2D Symbologies.................................................................................................................30
Disable 2D Symbologies ................................................................................................................30
Code 128...............................................................................................................................................31
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................31
Enable/Disable Code 128...............................................................................................................31
UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128) .....................................................................................................................32
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................32
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128.......................................................................................................32
AIM 128..................................................................................................................................................33
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................33
Enable/Disable AIM 128.................................................................................................................33
EAN-8 ....................................................................................................................................................34
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................34
Enable/Disable EAN-8....................................................................................................................34
Transmit Check Digit ......................................................................................................................34
2-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................35
5-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................35
EAN-8 Extension ............................................................................................................................36
EAN-13 ..................................................................................................................................................37
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................37
Enable/Disable EAN-13..................................................................................................................37
Transmit Check Digit ......................................................................................................................37
2-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................38
5-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................38

ISSN.......................................................................................................................................................39
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................39
Enable/Disable ISSN......................................................................................................................39
ISBN.......................................................................................................................................................40
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................40
Enable/Disable ISBN......................................................................................................................40
Set ISBN Format.............................................................................................................................40
UPC-E....................................................................................................................................................41
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................41
Enable/Disable UPC-E...................................................................................................................41
Transmit Check Digit ......................................................................................................................41
2-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................42
5-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................42
Transmit System Character............................................................................................................43
UPC-E Extension............................................................................................................................43
UPC-A....................................................................................................................................................44
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................44
Enable/Disable UPC-A...................................................................................................................44
Transmit Check Digit ......................................................................................................................44
2-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................45
5-Digit Add-On Code......................................................................................................................45
Transmit Preamble Character ........................................................................................................46
Interleaved 2 of 5...................................................................................................................................47
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................47
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................47
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................48
ITF-6 ......................................................................................................................................................49
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................49
Enable/Disable ITF-6......................................................................................................................49
ITF-14 ....................................................................................................................................................50
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable ITF-14....................................................................................................................50
Matrix 2 of 5 (European Matrix 2 of 5)...................................................................................................51
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................51
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5...........................................................................................................51
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................52
Industrial 25...........................................................................................................................................53

Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................53
Enable/Disable Industrial 25...........................................................................................................53
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................54
Standard 25...........................................................................................................................................55
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................55
Enable/Disable Standard 25...........................................................................................................55
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................56
Code 39.................................................................................................................................................57
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................57
Enable/Disable Code 39.................................................................................................................57
Transmit Start/Stop Character........................................................................................................57
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII ...............................................................................................58
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................59
Codabar.................................................................................................................................................60
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................60
Enable/Disable Codabar.................................................................................................................60
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................61
Transmit Start/Stop Character........................................................................................................62
Code 93.................................................................................................................................................63
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................63
Enable/Disable Code 93.................................................................................................................63
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................64
Code 11.................................................................................................................................................65
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................65
Enable/Disable Code 11.................................................................................................................65
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................66
Plessey..................................................................................................................................................67
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................67
Enable/Disable Plessey..................................................................................................................67
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................68
MSI-Plessey...........................................................................................................................................69
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................69
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey..........................................................................................................69
Check Digit Verification ..................................................................................................................70
RSS-14 ..................................................................................................................................................71
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................71
Enable/Disable RSS-14..................................................................................................................71

Transmit Application Identifier “01”.................................................................................................71
RSS-Limited...........................................................................................................................................72
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................72
Enable/Disable RSS- Limited.........................................................................................................72
Transmit Application Identifier “01”.................................................................................................72
RSS-Expand..........................................................................................................................................73
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................73
Enable/Disable RSS-Expand..........................................................................................................73
PDF417..................................................................................................................................................74
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................74
Enable/Disable PDF417.................................................................................................................74
Macro PDF417................................................................................................................................74
Data Matrix ............................................................................................................................................75
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable Data Matrix............................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable Mirrored DM ..........................................................................................................75
Rectangular Barcodes....................................................................................................................76
QR Code................................................................................................................................................77
Restore Factory Defaults................................................................................................................77
Enable/Disable QR Code ...............................................................................................................77
Micro QR.........................................................................................................................................77
Chapter 13 Data Formatting............................................................................................................................78
AIM ID Prefix..........................................................................................................................................78
CODE ID Prefix......................................................................................................................................82
Terminating Character Suffix.................................................................................................................84
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................85

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Chapter 1 Standard Configuration
1. NLS-FR20 Series fixed mount barcode scanner
2. USB cable
3. Quick Start Guide
Quick Start

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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.

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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.

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Chapter 4 Product Features
Designed primarily for such applications as electronic tickets/coupons, mobile marketing and office
automation, the NLS-FR20 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.

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Chapter 5 Technical Specifications
Processor
IOTC 0370 CHIP
Interface
RS-232 (9.6~115.2Kbps)
USB 1.1 (HID-KBW, HID-POS)
Image Sensor
640×480 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, Continuous mode
Resolution
10 mil
Light Source
White LED
Scan Window
52mm*69mm
PCS
≥30%
FOV
Diagonal: 68°, Horizontal: 42°, Vertical: 54°
Ambient Light
0 ~ 100,000 LUX
Power Consumption
1W (max.)
Power Adapter
Output: DC5V, 0.5A, Input: AC100~240V, 50~60Hz
Notification
Beep and LED indicator
Dimensions
127.3mm(L) X 111.5mm (W) X 94mm(H)
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

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Chapter 6 FR20 Scanner

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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 (indicator:
beep and red LED) and then automatically enter standby mode.
①
②
③

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2. If your scanner is equipped with a USB interface:
1) Plug the supplied cable’s RJ45 connector into the data port on the scanner.
2) Plug the cable’s USB connector into the USB port on PC.
3) After 0.5s the scanner will be powered on (indicator: beep and red LED) and then automatically enter
standby mode.
①
②

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Chapter 8 Scanning Instructions
Reading a Digital Barcode off Mobile Phone
1. Place the mobile phone screen as close as possible to the scan window and present the barcode to the
center of the window.
2. For a successful read, the scanner will beep with its LED turning from red to green. After sending the
data to the host, it will enter standby mode.
Reading a Barcode Printed on Paper
1. Place the paper as close as possible to the scan window and present the barcode to the center of the
window.
2. For a successful read, the scanner will beep with its LED turning from red to green. After sending the
data to the host, it will enter standby mode.

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Chapter 9 System Settings
Illumination
Always ON: Illumination LED keeps ON after the scanner is powered on.
Normal: Illumination LED is turned on when the scanner is reading barcode.
OFF: Illumination LED is OFF all the time.
** Normal
OFF
Always ON

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Notification
Mute Mode
Scanning the Enable Mute Mode/Disable Mute Mode can turn off/on all notification beeps.
Enable Mute Mode
** Disable Mute Mode
Good Read Beep
** Good Read Beep On
Good Read Beep Off

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Good Read Beep Frequency/Duration
Low Frequency
** Medium Frequency
High Frequency
40ms
** 80ms
120ms