Newland NLS-HR15XX-3E User manual

NLS-HR15Series
NLS-HR15XX-3E
Cordless 1D Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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3F, Building A, No.1, Rujiang Xi Rd., Mawei, Fuzhou, Fujian, P.R. China. 350015.
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Revrsion
Description
Change Date
Ver 1.0
Initial Version
2011-12-25
Ver 1.1
Modify text mistakes,Adjust the format of Start/Exit Setup
2012-08-10

Table of Contects
Preface............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Document Set........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Product OverView..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CD15 Cradle ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Communication mode.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
CD15 Cradle Interface Definition ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Communication Port................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
UsingUSB Cable............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Using RS232 Cable.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power-on, Power-off, Sleep, Reboot..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power-on ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power-off............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Sleep.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Reboot................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Reading Window Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Reading Depth of Field............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Specification.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Left View.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Front View........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Vertical View.................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
CD15Ceadle Preview......................................................................................................................................................................11
Barcode Reading.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 General Configuration................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Setting Barcode.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Setting Command........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Format of Setup Barcode...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Use the Setting Barcodes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Use the Setup Command...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Setup State...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Setup Protocol ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

SetupProcess Flow........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Default Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Factory Default Setting.................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Work Mode Selection............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Power off Timer............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Reading Mode......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Manual Scanning Mode................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Auto Scanning Mode...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Intermittent Reading Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Sense Reading Mode .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Continuous Reading Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Extended Sense Reading Mode................................................................................................................................................... 23
Command Triggered Reading Mode............................................................................................................................................ 23
Security Level Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Decoding Sound Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Other Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Activate/Abort Temporary Mute.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Chaper3 Inquiry Command........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Inquire the Cradle Information.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Inquire the Wireless Module Information ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 4 Communication Setup................................................................................................................................................................. 29
HR15 Communication Mode Setup..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Serial Port Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Baud Rate Setup............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Stop Bit............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Flow Control Setup......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Data Bit............................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
CD15 Cradle USB Function Setup....................................................................................................................................................... 33
USB Virtual Keyboard Function.................................................................................................................................................... 33
USB Virtual Serial Port Function.................................................................................................................................................. 33
Keyboard Function Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Keyboard Layout............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Set the Delay between Characters.............................................................................................................................................. 34
Character Conversion.................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5 Data Format Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Prefix Sequence Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Custom Prefix ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Add Custom Prefix or Not.............................................................................................................................................................. 35
Define the Custom Prefix .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
AIM ID Prefix........................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Code ID Prefix......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Custom Suffix.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Add Custom suffix or Not............................................................................................................................................................... 37
Define the Custom suffix ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
End Mark Suffix ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Add End Mark Suffix or Not........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Define the End Mark Suffix ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 6 Barcode Parameter Setup.......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Code 128................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Allow to Read Code 128 or not..................................................................................................................................................... 40
Code ID Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Set the Barcode Reading Length Limit........................................................................................................................................ 41
UCC/EAN-128......................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Allow to Read UCC/EAN-128 or not............................................................................................................................................ 42
Code ID Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 43
AIM 128.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 43
AIM 128 Allow to Read AIM-128 or not ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Code ID Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 44
EAN-8....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Allow to Read EAN-8 or not.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Code ID Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Set Whether or not to Read 2-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 46
Set Whether or not to Read 5-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 46
Set Whether or not to Send the Check Digit............................................................................................................................... 47
EAN-13 .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Allow to Read EAN-13 or not........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Set Whether or not to Send the Check Digit............................................................................................................................... 48
Code IDSetup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Set Whether or not to Read 2-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 49

Set Whether or not to Read 5-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 49
Extended Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................. 49
ISSN......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Allow to Read ISSN or not............................................................................................................................................................. 50
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
ISBN......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Allow to Read ISBN or not............................................................................................................................................................. 51
ISBN Data Length Setup............................................................................................................................................................... 51
CodeIDSetup................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
UPC-E...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Allow to Read UPC-E or not ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Set Whether or not to Send the Check Digit............................................................................................................................... 52
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Set Whether or not to Read 2-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 53
Set Whether or not to Read 5-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 54
Set Whether or not to Transmit the System Character ―0‖ ....................................................................................................... 54
Extension Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................. 54
UPC-A...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Allow to Read UPC-A or not.......................................................................................................................................................... 55
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Set Whether or not to Transimit the Check Digit........................................................................................................................ 56
Set Whether or not to Transmit the System Digit ―0‖................................................................................................................. 56
Set Whether or not to Read 2-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 56
Set Whether or not to Read 5-Digit Extracode........................................................................................................................... 57
Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Restore Default Value.................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Allow to Read Interleaved 2 of 5 or not....................................................................................................................................... 57
Code ID Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Set Whether or not to Transmit the Check Character............................................................................................................... 58
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 59
ITF-6......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Code ID Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60
ITF-14....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
CodeIDSetup................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Deutsche 14............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 61

Allow to Read Deutsche14 or not................................................................................................................................................. 62
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Deutsche 12............................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Deutsche 12 Allow to Read Deutsche 12 or not......................................................................................................................... 63
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
COOP 25(Japanese Matrix 2 of 5)....................................................................................................................................................... 64
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
Allow to Read COOP 25 or not..................................................................................................................................................... 64
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 65
Matrix 2 of 5 (European Matrix 2 of 5)................................................................................................................................................. 66
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 66
Restore the Default Setup Value of Matrix2 of 5........................................................................................................................ 66
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 67
Industrial 25............................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 68
Allow to Read Deutsche 12 or not................................................................................................................................................ 68
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 69
Standard 25............................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
Allow to Read Standard 25 or not................................................................................................................................................ 70
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 72
Code 39................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 72
Allow to Read Code 39 or not....................................................................................................................................................... 72
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Set whether to Send the start and stop character or not.......................................................................................................... 74
Set the Reading Range of ASCII Code....................................................................................................................................... 74
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 74
Codabar................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 75

Allow to Read Codabar or not....................................................................................................................................................... 75
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Start and Stop Character Setup................................................................................................................................................... 77
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 77
Code 93................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 78
Allow to Read Code 93 or not....................................................................................................................................................... 78
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 79
Code 11.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 80
Allow to Read Code 11 or not....................................................................................................................................................... 80
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 82
Plessey .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 82
Allow to Read Plessey or not........................................................................................................................................................ 83
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 84
MSI-Plessey............................................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 85
Allow to Read MSI-Plessey or not................................................................................................................................................ 85
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Check Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Set the Barcode Reading Length................................................................................................................................................. 86
GS1 Databar........................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Allow to Read GS1 Databar or not............................................................................................................................................... 87
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
PDF417.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 88
Allow to Read PDF417 or not....................................................................................................................................................... 88
CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
MicroPDF417.................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Restore the Default Value ............................................................................................................................................................. 89
Allow to Read MicroPDF417 or not.............................................................................................................................................. 89

CodeID Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Chapter 7 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Default Setup Table................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
AIM ID Table............................................................................................................................................................................................ 99
CodeID Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 101
Data Barcode........................................................................................................................................................................................ 102
Save and Abort the Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 103

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Preface
Introduction
This manual provides information about using theNLS-HR15 series1D barcode cordlessscanner:NLS-HR15XX-3E.
(Hereinafter refer to as ―HR15 cordless scanner‖)
Chapter Descriptions
Chapter1,Getting Started :Generaldescription of HR15 cordless scanner includeding all the
parameters of HR15 cordless scanner.
Chapter2, General Configuration : This chapter introduces the method of how to set the HR15 cordless
scanner. There are two methods, setup barcode and setup command.
Chapter3, Inquiry Command : This chapter introduces how to inquiry and obtain the information of HR15
cordless scanner by scanning the setup barcode.
Chapter4, Communication Setup : Serial port parameter setup and USB function setup have been introduced
in this chapter.
Chapter5, Data Format : Introduces how to use the prefix and suffix to satisfy the customers‘
requirement to obtaining more barcode data.
Chapter6, Barcode Parameter Setup : In this chapter, all the barcodes which HR15 scanner supports have been
listed, and the revelant parameter setup barcodes have been provided.
Document Set
The documentation set for the NLS-HR15 cordless scanner provides information for specific user needs and includes:
NLS-HR15XX-3E Quick Start Guide : Description how to get the HR15 cordless scanner up and basic operation.
NLS-HR15XX-3E UserGuide : This is the manual, description how to use and set the HR15 cordless
scanner.
Software Utilities User Guide : Description how to use the Newland‘s scanner utilities software developed
tool.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
HR15 cordless scanner is a type of 1D barcode scanner with excellent performance, except for all the normal 1D barcode, it also
can read the stacked 2D barcode such as PDF417 and the MicroPDF17. Based on the self-independent technology of
Newland, HR15 cordless scanner is able to perform rapid image acquisitionand and accurate decoding; it can provide the
customers with best service. HR15 cordless scanner is designed in accordance with the human engineering, which makes it
easier and more comfortable to use.
The introduction of how to use the HR15 cordless scanner is included in this chapter with several pictures, if your have a HR15
cordless scanner in your hand, please compare the real scanner with this manual, which will help you to understand this
manulbetter.This chapter is applicable to normal users, maintenance staff and software developer.
Unpacking
Open the package and take out HR15 cordless scanner and its accessories. Please check the completeness of all the items
according to the package list, and make sure there are no damaged parts. If any contents are damaged or missing, please keep
the original package and contact your dealer immediately for after-sale service.
CD15, the cradle of HR15 cordless scanner is individually wrapped.
Product OverView
The main parts of HR15 are shown in the following picture
LED Indicator Description：
Red ：Power Indicator
Green：Good read indicator

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CD15 Cradle
The main parts of CD15 cradle are shown in the following picture.
Button Definition：
P：Batch Transmission
M：Pair/Search
LED Indicator Definition：
Blue：Wireless Network
Green：4 Levels Power Indicator
Communication mode
There are 3 types of communication mode: Synchronized, Asynchronized (factory default) and Batch mode.

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Synchronized mode:
HR15 within wireless coverage area, barcode data will transfer to the host PC immediately after successful decoded,
and fail transfer when out of the coverage area.
Asynchronized mode:
HR15 within wireless coverage area, the barcode data will be transmitted to the host PC immediately after successful
decoded. HR15 out of the coverage area, according to FIFO (first in first out) principle, the scanner will store the
barcode data in the flash memory and send back to the host PC when network recover again.
Batch mode:
Use the HR15 like data collector. The barcode data will stored in flash memory after successful decoded. And batch
transfer to the host PC when put the HR15 on the cradle and pressed ―P‖ button to start the transfer.
CD15 Cradle Interface Definition
Pin assignment of CD15 connector
PIN
Definition
Type
Function
1
NC
-
Null
2
NC
-
Null
3
VCC
P
Power : +5V
4
TXD
O
RS232 Output
5
RXD
I
RS232 Input
6
CTS
I
Flow Control Signal
7
RTS
O
8
GND
P
Ground
9
D-
I/O
USB Signal
10
D+
I/O
Communication Port
CD15 must be connected with a host for further operation, such as PC, POS.or any intelligent terminal with USB, RS232
interface.

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USB
USB interface on the host
RS232
RS232 interface on the host
Please check the port on the host and purchase the right cable.
UsingUSB Cable
Connect the CD15 crdle with host PC through USB cable.
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into CD15 communication port.
2. Plug the USB connector into host PC USB port.

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Using RS232 Cable
Connecting the CD15 cradle with host through RS232 cable:
1 Plug the RJ45 connector into HR15 scanner.
2 Plug the RS232 connector into Host.
3 Connect the RS232 cable with power adapter.
Power-on, Power-off, Sleep, Reboot
Power-on
Connect the HR15 with the host, the HR15 will power on automatically (factory default).
Power-off
There is three ways to turn off the scanner.
Remove the cable connected from the HR15.
Remove the cable connected from the Host PC.
Remove the power adapter connected from the RS232 cable.
Sleep
The scanner will become into sleep mode if no scanning is carried out in a period of time.

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Reboot
If the HR15 no response or abnormal, please pull out the cable from Host PC then plug again to reboot the HR15.
Reading Window Maintenance
The scanning window should keep clean.
Avoid hard and rough objects to clean the reading window that will easy to cause the damage or scratch.
Use soft brush to remove the stain on the scanning window.
Please use the soft cloth to clean the window, such as glassed cleaning cloth.
It is prohibited to spray liquid on the scanning window.
It is prohibited to use any detergent except for water.

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Reading Depth of Field

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Specification
Performance
Light Source
620nm Visible Red LED
Scan Pattern
CCD linear image
Symbologies
Code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code39,UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5,
ISBN,Code 93, UCC/EAN-128, GS1 Databar, PDF417, MicroPDF417 etc.
(Cordless model reading PDF417/MicroPDF417data length is less than 255 bytes)
Resolution
≥ 4mil
Scan Angle
44°
Reading Angle
44°
Scan Rate
300 scans per second
Minimum Symbol Contrast
20%
Reminder
Beep and LED indicator
Interface
RS-232, USB 1.1
Mechanical
Dimensions of Scanner(L x W x H)
113.5 x 73 x 159 mm
Dimensions of Cradle(L x W x H)
195 x 82.5 x 47 mm
Weight of Cordless Scanner
210 g (Including battery)
Weight of Cradle
150g
Reminder
Beep and LED indicator
Power Adaptor
Output: DC5V, ≥1.5A,Input: AC 100~240V, 50~60Hz
Environmental
Operation Temperature
-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F )
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F )
Humidity
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Static Discharge
±12 kV (Air discharge), ±8 kV (Direct discharge)
Drop
1.5 m drop to concrete
Wireless
Operating Modes
Synchronous, Asynchronous and Batchmode
Radio Technology
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (ISM Band) frequency - Zigbee communication technology
Communication Range
≥ 50 m
Data Rate
20 KBps
Battery
2200mAh Li-ion Battery
Expected Hours of Operation
17 hours
Charging Time
Around 4 hours for full charge
Number of Scan
60,000 scans per charge
Certificates
FCC Part15 Class B, CE EMC Class B, CCC

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Test condition:
Code39, Data length=3bytes,Minimum space width=10mil, Width radio=2.5:1, PCS=0.8, Barcode height=11mm,
Testing distance=120mm,Envirmenttemperature =23℃, Envirment light Illumination = 200 LUX
Overview
Left View
The picture below is the left view of HR15 scanner.
Front View
The picture below is the front view of HR15 scanner.
Vertical View
The picture below is the vertical view of HR15 scanner.