Newland NLS-HR1550-3E User manual

NLS-HR15 Series
NLS-HR1550-3E
Cordless 1D Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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FuJian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd.
3F, Building A, No.1, Rujiang Xi Rd., Mawei, Fuzhou, Fujian, P.R. China. 350015.
http://www.nlscan.com

Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0
Initial release.
December 25, 2011
V1.1
Corrected improper descriptions and moved the Enter/Exit Setup barcodes to page
header and footer.
August 10, 2012
V1.2
Updates: 1. Added the “Pairing Settings”section in Chapter 2; added the Timeout
between Decodes (Same Barcode) programming feature for the Sense
and Continuous modes.
2. Added the “Improve Reliability of Communication between Cradle
and PC” section in Chapter 4.
3. Added PDF417 and MicroPDF417 sample barcodes in Chapter 6.
MARCH 19, 2013

Table of Contents
Revision History.................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter Description............................................................................................................................................................1
Document Set.....................................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Getting Started..........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Scanner ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
CD15 Cradle.......................................................................................................................................................................5
Communication Mode.........................................................................................................................................................6
CD15 Data Port.........................................................................................................................................................7
USB/RS-232 Port......................................................................................................................................................8
Connect Cradle to a Host....................................................................................................................................................9
Use USB Cable.........................................................................................................................................................9
Use RS-232 Cable ..................................................................................................................................................10
Power on, Sleep, Power off, Reboot.................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................11
Depth of Field ...................................................................................................................................................................12
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................13
Dimensions of Scanner.....................................................................................................................................................14
Side View................................................................................................................................................................14
Front View...............................................................................................................................................................14
Top View..................................................................................................................................................................15
Dimensions of CD15 Cradle .............................................................................................................................................15
Scanning Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 2 General Settings .....................................................................................................................................................18
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................18
Barcode Programming ............................................................................................................................................18
Command Programming.........................................................................................................................................18
Programming Barcode/ Programming Command/Function ..............................................................................................19
Use of Programming Barcodes.........................................................................................................................................19
Use of Command..............................................................................................................................................................20
Programming Mode.................................................................................................................................................20

Format of Command ...............................................................................................................................................20
Configuration Process Flow ....................................................................................................................................22
Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................................23
Restore Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................................................23
Pairing Settings.................................................................................................................................................................24
Pair Scanner with Cradle.........................................................................................................................................24
Pair Cradle with Zigbee Router ...............................................................................................................................24
Clear Pairing Settings..............................................................................................................................................24
Operating Mode Options...................................................................................................................................................25
Power-Off Timeout............................................................................................................................................................26
Scan Mode........................................................................................................................................................................27
Manual Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................27
Auto Mode...............................................................................................................................................................28
Blink Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................30
Sense Mode............................................................................................................................................................31
Continuous Mode....................................................................................................................................................34
Delayed Sense Mode..............................................................................................................................................36
Security Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................37
Decode Beep....................................................................................................................................................................38
Decode Area and Output Interval......................................................................................................................................40
Other Settings...................................................................................................................................................................41
Temporary Mute ......................................................................................................................................................41
Chapter 3 Inquiry Command ..................................................................................................................................................42
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................42
Obtain Scanner Information..............................................................................................................................................42
Obtain Cradle Information.................................................................................................................................................43
Obtain Wireless Module Information.................................................................................................................................44
Chapter 4 Communication Settings........................................................................................................................................45
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................45
Wireless Communication Setup........................................................................................................................................45
RS-232 Interface...............................................................................................................................................................46
Baud Rate...............................................................................................................................................................46
Parity Check............................................................................................................................................................47
Stop Bit....................................................................................................................................................................47
Flow Control............................................................................................................................................................48
Data Bit ...................................................................................................................................................................49
USB Interface ...................................................................................................................................................................50

USB HID-KBW ........................................................................................................................................................50
USB COM Port Emulation.......................................................................................................................................50
Keyboard Parameters.......................................................................................................................................................51
Keyboard Layout.....................................................................................................................................................51
Inter-Character Delay..............................................................................................................................................52
Convert Case..........................................................................................................................................................52
Improve Reliability of Communication between Cradle and PC........................................................................................53
Enable Communication Support..............................................................................................................................53
Disable Communication Support.............................................................................................................................53
Chapter 5 Data Formatting ......................................................................................................................................................54
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................54
Prefix Sequence ...............................................................................................................................................................54
Custom Prefix...................................................................................................................................................................55
Enable/Disable Custom Prefix.................................................................................................................................55
Set Custom Prefix ...................................................................................................................................................55
AIM ID Prefix.....................................................................................................................................................................56
Code ID Prefix ..................................................................................................................................................................56
Custom Suffix ...................................................................................................................................................................57
Enable/Disable Custom Suffix.................................................................................................................................57
Set Custom Suffix....................................................................................................................................................57
Terminating Character Suffix.............................................................................................................................................58
Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix..........................................................................................................58
Set Terminating Character Suffix.............................................................................................................................59
Chapter 6 Symbologies ...........................................................................................................................................................60
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................60
Code 128..........................................................................................................................................................................60
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................60
Enable/Disable Code 128........................................................................................................................................60
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................61
Set Length Range for Code 128..............................................................................................................................62
UCC/EAN-128 ..................................................................................................................................................................63
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................63
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128................................................................................................................................63
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................64
Set Length Range for UCC/EAN-128......................................................................................................................65
AIM 128 ............................................................................................................................................................................66
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................66

Enable/Disable AIM 128..........................................................................................................................................66
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................67
Set Length Range for AIM 128................................................................................................................................68
EAN-8...............................................................................................................................................................................69
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................69
Enable/Disable EAN-8.............................................................................................................................................69
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................70
2-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................71
5-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................72
EAN-8 Extension.....................................................................................................................................................73
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................73
EAN-13.............................................................................................................................................................................74
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................74
Enable/Disable EAN-13...........................................................................................................................................74
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................75
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................75
2-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................76
5-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................77
ISSN .................................................................................................................................................................................78
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................78
Enable/Disable ISSN...............................................................................................................................................78
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................79
ISBN .................................................................................................................................................................................80
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................80
Enable/Disable ISBN...............................................................................................................................................80
Set ISBN Format.....................................................................................................................................................81
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................81
UPC-E...............................................................................................................................................................................82
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable UPC-E............................................................................................................................................82
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................83
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................83
2-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................84
5-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................85
Transmit System Character “0” ...............................................................................................................................86
UPC-E Extension ....................................................................................................................................................86
UPC-A...............................................................................................................................................................................87
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................87

Enable/Disable UPC-A............................................................................................................................................87
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................88
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................................................89
Transmit Preamble Character “0” ............................................................................................................................89
2-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................90
5-Digit Add-On Code...............................................................................................................................................91
Interleaved 2 of 5..............................................................................................................................................................92
Restore Default Settings .........................................................................................................................................92
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ...........................................................................................................................92
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................93
Parity Check............................................................................................................................................................94
Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5..................................................................................................................95
ITF-6.................................................................................................................................................................................96
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................97
ITF-14...............................................................................................................................................................................98
Set Code ID.............................................................................................................................................................99
Deutsche 14....................................................................................................................................................................100
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................100
Enable/Disable Deutsche14..................................................................................................................................100
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................101
Deutsche 12....................................................................................................................................................................102
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................102
Enable/Disable Deutsche 12.................................................................................................................................102
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................103
COOP 25 (Japanese Matrix 2 of 5).................................................................................................................................104
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................104
Enable/Disable COOP 25......................................................................................................................................104
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................105
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................106
Set Length Range for COOP 25............................................................................................................................107
Matrix 2 of 5 (European Matrix 2 of 5) ............................................................................................................................108
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................108
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................................108
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................109
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................110
Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5........................................................................................................................ 111
Industrial 25....................................................................................................................................................................112
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................112

Enable/Disable Industrial 25..................................................................................................................................112
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................113
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................114
Set Length Range for Industrial 25........................................................................................................................115
Standard 25....................................................................................................................................................................116
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................116
Enable/Disable Standard 25..................................................................................................................................116
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................117
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................118
Set Length Range for Standard 25........................................................................................................................119
Code 39..........................................................................................................................................................................120
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................120
Enable/Disable Code 39........................................................................................................................................120
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................121
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................122
Transmit Start/Stop Character...............................................................................................................................123
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII.......................................................................................................................123
Set Length Range for Code 39..............................................................................................................................124
Codabar..........................................................................................................................................................................125
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................125
Enable/Disable Codabar .......................................................................................................................................125
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................126
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................127
Start/Stop Character..............................................................................................................................................128
Set Length Range for Codabar .............................................................................................................................129
Code 93..........................................................................................................................................................................130
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................130
Enable/Disable Code 93........................................................................................................................................130
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................131
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................132
Set Length Range for Code 93..............................................................................................................................133
Code 11 ..........................................................................................................................................................................134
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................134
Enable/Disable Code 11........................................................................................................................................134
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................135
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................136
Set Length Range for Code 11..............................................................................................................................137
Plessey...........................................................................................................................................................................138

Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................138
Enable/Disable Plessey.........................................................................................................................................138
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................139
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................140
Set Length Range for Plessey...............................................................................................................................141
MSI-Plessey....................................................................................................................................................................142
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................142
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey.................................................................................................................................142
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................143
Parity Check..........................................................................................................................................................144
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................................................145
GS1 Databar...................................................................................................................................................................146
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................146
Enable/Disable GS1 Databar ................................................................................................................................146
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................147
PDF417...........................................................................................................................................................................148
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................148
Enable/Disable PDF417........................................................................................................................................148
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................149
Set Length Range for PDF417..............................................................................................................................150
Sample Barcodes..................................................................................................................................................151
MicroPDF417..................................................................................................................................................................152
Restore Default Settings .......................................................................................................................................152
Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 ...............................................................................................................................152
Set Code ID...........................................................................................................................................................153
Set Length Range for MicroPDF417 .....................................................................................................................154
Sample Barcodes..................................................................................................................................................155
Chapter 7 Appendix................................................................................................................................................................157
Default Parameters Table ...............................................................................................................................................157
AIM ID Table ...................................................................................................................................................................163
Code ID Table.................................................................................................................................................................164
Digit Barcodes ................................................................................................................................................................165
Save/Cancel Barcodes ...................................................................................................................................................167

1
Preface
Introduction
This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up and using the NLS-HR15 series cordless 1D barcode scanner
NLS-HR1550-3E (hereinafter referred to as “HR15 cordless scanner” or “the scanner”).
Chapter Description
Chapter 1,Getting Started : This chapter gives a general description of HR15 cordless scanner
including its technical parameters.
Chapter 2, General Settings : This chapter introduces two methods to configure the HR15 cordless
scanner: barcode programming and command programming.
Chapter 3, Inquiry Command : This chapter describes how to obtain the information of HR15 cordless
scanner by scanning programming barcodes.
Chapter 4, Communication Settings : This chapter describes how to configure communication modes, serial
port parameters and USB function.
Chapter 5, Data Formatting : This chapter describes how to use prefix and suffix to customize scanned
data.
Chapter 6, Symbologies : This chapter lists all compatible symbologies and describes how to
configure the relevant parameters.
Chapter 7 Appendix : This chapter offers default parameters tables and a bunch of frequently
used programming barcodes.

2
Document Set
The documentation set for the NLS-HR15 cordless scanner provides information for specific user needs and includes:
NLS-HR1550-3E Quick Start Guide
Describes how to get the HR15 cordless scanner up and
running, and introduces some basic operations.
NLS-HR1550-3E User Guide
Describes how to use and set the HR15 cordless scanner.
1D Barcode Scanner Firmware Update Utility
User Guide
Describes how to update the firmware in 1D barcode scanners
with this tool developed by Newland.
EzSet123 Scanner Configuration Utility User
Guide
Describes how to configure scanners with this tool developed by
Newland.
HR15 Cordless Scanner-PC Communication
Support Tool User Guide
Describes how to use this tool we designed to improve the
reliability of communication between HR15 cordless scanner and
PC.

3
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
HR15 cordless scanner is a 1D barcode scanner with excellent performance. Besides all common 1D symbologies, it can
also read 2D stacked symbologies such as PDF417 and MicroPDF417. Based on the technology independently
developed by Newland, HR15 cordless scanner is able to deliver rapid image acquisition and accurate decoding; it can
provide customers with best services. HR15 cordless scanner boasts the ergonomical design that ensures easy and
comfortable operation.
An illustrated introduction to the HR15 cordless scanner is included in this chapter. If you have an HR15 device at hand,
make good use of it to develop a better understanding of this manual. This chapter is written for normal users,
maintenance staff and software developers.

4
Unpacking
Open the package and take out HR15 cordless 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-sale service.
*Note: CD15, the cradle of HR15 cordless scanner is individually wrapped.
Scanner
Fig. 1-1
Decode/Transmission LED Definitions:
Green Flash : Barcode decoded successfully.
Battery is fully charged.
Blue Flash : Zigbee is available.
Red Flash : Data transmission failed.
Device is charging.
Purple Flash: Firmware update is in progress.
There is data in FLASH memory.

5
CD15 Cradle
Fig. 1-2
Buttons:
P：Batch Transmission
M：Pair/Search
LEDs:
Zigbee LED (blue):
Zigbee is available.
Battery LED (green):
Indicates battery level (four levels)
Fig. 1-3

6
Communication Mode
There are three communication modes: synchronous mode (default), asynchronous mode and batch mode.
Synchronous mode:
If Zigbee is available, scanned data will be transferred to the cradle immediately after successfully decoded; if
Zigbee is unavailable, the transmission of decoded data cannot be accomplished.
Asynchronous mode:
If Zigbee is available, scanned data will be transferred to the cradle immediately after successfully decoded; if
Zigbee is unavailable, the decoded data will be first stored in the flash memory in a FIFO (first in first out) manner,
and be sent automatically to the cradle when Zigbee becomes available.
Batch mode:
Whether Zigbee is available or not, the decoded data will be stored in the flash memory. To send the stored data to
the cradle, you need to insert the scanner in the cradle and then press “P” button (see Fig.1-2) on the cradle.

7
CD15 Data Port
Fig. 1-4
Fig. 1-5
Pinout of CD15 data port
PIN
Definition
Type
Description
1
NC
-
No connection
2
NC
-
No connection
3
VCC
P
Power+ (+5V)
4
TXD
O
RS-232 output
5
RXD
I
RS-232 input
6
CTS
I
Flow control signal
7
RTS
O
8
GND
P
Ground
9
D-
I/O
USB signal
10
D+
I/O

8
USB/RS-232 Port
CD15 cradle must be connected to a Host in actual application, such as PC, POS or any intelligent terminal with USB or
RS-232 port, via a communication cable, either USB or RS-232 cable.
USB
USB port on the Host
RS-232
RS-232 port on the Host
Note: Please check the port on the Host and purchase the right cable.

9
Connect Cradle to a Host
Use USB Cable
Fig. 1-6
Connect the CD15 cradle to a Host through a USB cable with RJ45 and USB connectors:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port (see Fig.1-3) on CD15 cradle.
2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the Host.

10
Use RS-232 Cable
Fig. 1-7
Connect the CD15 cradle to a Host through a RS-232 cable with RJ45 and RS-232 connectors:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port (see Fig.1-3) on CD15 cradle.
2. Plug the RS-232 connector into the RS-232 port on the Host.
3. Plug the supplied power adapter into the power port (see Fig.1-3) on CD15 cradle.