Newland NLS-HR22 User manual

NLS-HR22
Hand-held Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
April 25, 2016
V1.0.1
Added the Transmit Delay feature for Febraban in Chapter 8.
May 16, 2016
V1.0.2
Updates:
1. Added the Inquire Product Information feature in Chapter 1.
2. Added the Specify Decoding Area (Top,Bottom, Left, Right)
feature in Chapter 4.
3. Added the EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 378/379 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code
Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code Required
features in Chapter 8.
4. Added the EF command (Insert a delay) in Chapter 10.
5. Added Chapter 11 Batch Programming.
6. Removed the “Continue after Good Read”section in Chapter 3.
Note: You must have firmware version V1.00.050 or higher to use
the new features above.
May 31, 2016

Table Of Contents
Revision History.................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
About This Guide.....................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................1
HR22 Scanner.........................................................................................................................................2
Data Port Pinout ......................................................................................................................................3
Connecting the Scanner to a Host..........................................................................................................4
Using USB Cable..............................................................................................................................5
Using RS-232 Cable.........................................................................................................................5
Using PS/2 Cable .............................................................................................................................6
Removing Communication Cable............................................................................................................6
Power On, Sleep, Power Off, Reboot......................................................................................................7
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................7
Dimensions (unit: mm).............................................................................................................................8
Left View...........................................................................................................................................8
Front View.........................................................................................................................................8
Top View...........................................................................................................................................8
Scanning Instructions..............................................................................................................................9
Barcode Programming...........................................................................................................................10
Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................................................11
Custom Defaults....................................................................................................................................11
Inquire Product Information...................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces............................................................................................................12
RS-232 Interface....................................................................................................................................13
Baud Rate.......................................................................................................................................14
Parity Check ...................................................................................................................................15
Data Bit...........................................................................................................................................15
Data Bit & Parity Check..................................................................................................................16
Stop Bit ...........................................................................................................................................16
USB Interface ........................................................................................................................................17

USB Enumeration...........................................................................................................................17
USB HID-KBW................................................................................................................................17
Polling Rate.............................................................................................................................18
USB Country Keyboard Types................................................................................................19
Beep on Unknown Character..................................................................................................22
Inter-Keystroke Delay..............................................................................................................22
Convert Case...........................................................................................................................23
Emulate ALT+Keypad.............................................................................................................24
Function Key Mapping.............................................................................................................25
Emulate Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................26
Code Page...............................................................................................................................26
USB COM Port Emulation..............................................................................................................27
USB HID-POS ................................................................................................................................27
Introduction..............................................................................................................................27
Access the Scanner with Your Program.................................................................................28
Acquire Scanned Data ............................................................................................................28
Send Data to the Scanner.......................................................................................................28
VID/PID....................................................................................................................................29
PS/2 Interface........................................................................................................................................29
Chapter 3 Scan Mode.......................................................................................................................................30
Batch Mode............................................................................................................................................30
Manual Mode.........................................................................................................................................31
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................31
Level Trigger/Pulse Trigger............................................................................................................32
Auto Sleep......................................................................................................................................32
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................33
Sense Mode...........................................................................................................................................34
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................34
Image Stabilization Timeout...........................................................................................................35
Timeout between Decodes.............................................................................................................35
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................36
Sensitivity........................................................................................................................................37
Continuous Mode...................................................................................................................................38
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................38
Timeout between Decodes.............................................................................................................38
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................39

Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences....................................................................................................................40
Introduction............................................................................................................................................40
Decode Area..........................................................................................................................................40
Whole Area Decoding.....................................................................................................................40
Specific Area Decoding..................................................................................................................40
Specify Decoding Area............................................................................................................41
Chapter 5 Illumination & Aiming.....................................................................................................................43
Illumination.............................................................................................................................................43
Aiming....................................................................................................................................................44
Chapter 6 Beep & LED Notifications..............................................................................................................45
Startup Beep..........................................................................................................................................45
Good Read Beep for Non-programming Barcode.................................................................................45
Beep Type.......................................................................................................................................46
Beep Volume..................................................................................................................................46
Beep on Unknown Character................................................................................................................47
Good Read Beep for Programming Barcode........................................................................................47
Good Read LED....................................................................................................................................47
Transmit NGR (Not Good Read) Message...........................................................................................48
Edit NGR Message.........................................................................................................................48
Chapter 7 Prefix & Suffix.................................................................................................................................49
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable All Prefixes/Suffixes ..............................................................................................50
Prefix Sequences............................................................................................................................50
Custom Prefix........................................................................................................................................51
Enable/Disable Custom Prefix........................................................................................................51
Set Custom Prefix...........................................................................................................................51
AIM ID Prefix..........................................................................................................................................52
Code ID Prefix .......................................................................................................................................52
Restore All Default Code IDs..........................................................................................................52
Modify Code ID...............................................................................................................................53
Custom Suffix ........................................................................................................................................56
Enable/Disable Custom Suffix........................................................................................................56
Set Custom Suffix...........................................................................................................................56
Terminating Character Suffix.................................................................................................................57

Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................57
Set Terminating Character Suffix...................................................................................................58
Chapter 8 Symbologies...................................................................................................................................59
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................59
Enable/Disable All Symbologies.....................................................................................................59
Enable/Disable 1D Symbologies....................................................................................................59
Enable/Disable 2D Symbologies....................................................................................................59
Video Reverse................................................................................................................................60
1D Symbologies.....................................................................................................................................61
Code 128........................................................................................................................................61
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................61
Enable/Disable Code 128........................................................................................................61
Set Length Range for Code 128.............................................................................................61
GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ..............................................................................................................62
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................62
Enable/Disable GS1-128.........................................................................................................62
Set Length Range for GS1-128...............................................................................................62
AIM-128 ..........................................................................................................................................63
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................63
Enable/Disable AIM-128..........................................................................................................63
Set Length Range for AIM-128 ...............................................................................................63
EAN-8 .............................................................................................................................................64
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................64
Enable/Disable EAN-8.............................................................................................................64
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................64
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................65
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................66
EAN-8 Extension.....................................................................................................................66
EAN-13 ...........................................................................................................................................67
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................67
Enable/Disable EAN-13...........................................................................................................67
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................67
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................68
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................68
EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code Required.............................................................69
EAN-13 Beginning with 378/379 Add-On Code Required......................................................69

EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code Required......................................................70
EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code Required......................................................70
EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code Required.............................................................71
EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code Required.............................................................71
EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code Required.............................................................72
ISSN................................................................................................................................................73
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................73
Enable/Disable ISSN...............................................................................................................73
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................74
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................74
ISBN................................................................................................................................................75
Restore Factory Default ..........................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable ISBN...............................................................................................................75
Set ISBN Format .....................................................................................................................75
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................76
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................76
UPC-E.............................................................................................................................................77
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................77
Enable/Disable UPC-E............................................................................................................77
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................77
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................78
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................78
Transmit System Character “0” ...............................................................................................79
UPC-E Extension ....................................................................................................................79
UPC-A.............................................................................................................................................80
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................80
Enable/Disable UPC-A............................................................................................................80
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................80
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................81
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................81
Transmit Preamble Character “0”............................................................................................82
Interleaved 2 of 5............................................................................................................................83
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................83
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5...........................................................................................83
Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................83
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................84
Febraban.........................................................................................................................................85

Disable/Enable Febraban........................................................................................................85
Transmit Delay ........................................................................................................................85
ITF-14 .............................................................................................................................................87
ITF-6 ...............................................................................................................................................88
Matrix 2 of 5....................................................................................................................................89
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................89
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5...................................................................................................89
Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5.........................................................................................89
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................90
Industrial 2 of 5...............................................................................................................................91
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................91
Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 ..............................................................................................91
Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5....................................................................................91
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................92
Standard 2 of 5（IATA 2 of 5）......................................................................................................93
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................93
Enable/Disable Standard 25 ...................................................................................................93
Set Length Range for Standard 25.........................................................................................93
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................94
Code 39 ..........................................................................................................................................95
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................95
Enable/Disable Code 39..........................................................................................................95
Transmit Start/Stop Character ................................................................................................95
Set Length Range for Code 39...............................................................................................96
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................96
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII........................................................................................96
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 ..................................................................................................97
Code 32 Prefix.........................................................................................................................97
Codabar..........................................................................................................................................98
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................98
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................................98
Set Length Range for Codabar...............................................................................................98
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................99
Transmit Start/Stop Character ................................................................................................99
Start/Stop Character Format.................................................................................................100
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................101
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................101

Enable/Disable Code 93........................................................................................................101
Set Length Range for Code 93.............................................................................................101
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................102
GS1-Databar (RSS)......................................................................................................................103
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................103
Enable/Disable GS1 Databar................................................................................................103
Transmit Application Identifier “01” .......................................................................................103
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................................104
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................104
Enable/Disable Code 11........................................................................................................104
Set Length Range for Code 11.............................................................................................104
Transmit Check Digit.............................................................................................................105
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................105
Plessey .........................................................................................................................................106
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................106
Enable/Disable Plessey.........................................................................................................106
Set Length Range for Plessey ..............................................................................................106
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................107
MSI-Plessey..................................................................................................................................108
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................108
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey.................................................................................................108
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................108
Transmit Check Digit.............................................................................................................109
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................109
2D Symbologies...................................................................................................................................110
PDF 417........................................................................................................................................110
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................110
Enable/Disable PDF 417.......................................................................................................110
Set Length Range for PDF 417.............................................................................................110
PDF 417 Twin Code..............................................................................................................111
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................111
QR Code.......................................................................................................................................112
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................112
Enable/Disable QR Code......................................................................................................112
Set Length Range for QR Code............................................................................................112
Micro QR ...............................................................................................................................112
QR Twin Code.......................................................................................................................113

Character Encoding...............................................................................................................113
Data Matrix....................................................................................................................................114
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................114
Enable/Disable Data Matrix...................................................................................................114
Set Length Range for Data Matrix.........................................................................................114
Rectangular Barcode.............................................................................................................115
Mirror Image..........................................................................................................................115
Data Matrix Twin Code..........................................................................................................116
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................116
Chinese Sensible Code................................................................................................................117
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................117
Enable/Disable Chinese Sensible Code...............................................................................117
Set Length Range for Chinese Sensible Code.....................................................................117
Chapter 9 Image Control ...............................................................................................................................118
Image Flipping.....................................................................................................................................118
Flip................................................................................................................................................119
Flip Vertically ................................................................................................................................119
Flip Horizontally............................................................................................................................119
Chapter 10 Data Formatter............................................................................................................................120
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................120
Add a Data Format..............................................................................................................................120
Programming with Barcodes ........................................................................................................121
Programming with a Batch Command..........................................................................................123
Enable Data Format ............................................................................................................................124
Change Data Format for a Single Scan..............................................................................................124
Enable/Disable Data Formatter...........................................................................................................125
Non-Match Error Beep.........................................................................................................................126
Clear Data Format...............................................................................................................................126
Formatter Command Type 6...............................................................................................................127
Send Commands..........................................................................................................................127
Move Commands..........................................................................................................................130
Search Commands.......................................................................................................................132
Miscellaneous Commands ...........................................................................................................135
Chapter 11 Batch Programming...................................................................................................................138
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................138

Create a Batch Command...................................................................................................................139
Create a Batch Barcode......................................................................................................................140
Use Batch Barcode..............................................................................................................................141
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................142
FAQ......................................................................................................................................................142
Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................144
Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table....................................................................................................144
Appendix 2: AIM ID Table....................................................................................................................153
Appendix 3: Code ID Table .................................................................................................................155
Appendix 4: ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................156
Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples................................................................................160
a. Program the Decode Session Timeout....................................................................................160
b. Program the Time Period from Idle to Sleep............................................................................160
c. Program the Image Stabilization Timeout................................................................................160
d. Program the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode)......................................................161
e. Program the Threshold Value of Illumination Change.............................................................161
f. Program the Timeout between Decodes...................................................................................161
g. Program the Central Area.........................................................................................................162
h. Program the Custom Prefix/Suffix............................................................................................162
i. Program the Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................162
j. Program the Code ID.................................................................................................................163
k. Program the NGR Message .....................................................................................................163
l. Program the Code Page............................................................................................................163
m. Program the Length Range (Maximum/Minimum Lengths) for a Symbology.........................164
n. Program the Custom Inter-keystroke Delay.............................................................................164
o. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with Windows 1251 ............165
p. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with UTF-8..........................165
q. Program the Custom Transmit Delay per Character for Febraban..........................................166
r. Program the Custom Transmit Delay per 12 Characters for Febraban....................................166
Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes.................................................................................................................167
Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes....................................................................................................169
Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table................................................................................170
Appendix 9: Code Pages List..............................................................................................................172
Appendix 10: Symbology ID Number..................................................................................................173

Enter Setup
1 ** Exit Setup
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The HR22 hand-held barcode scanner (hereinafter referred to as “HR22 scanner” or “the scanner”),
armed with the world-leading Newland patented , a computerized image recognition
system-on-chip, bring about a new era of 2D barcode scanner.
The HR22’s 2D barcode decoder chip ingeniously blends technology and advanced chip design &
manufacturing, which significantly simplifies application design and delivers superior performance and
solid reliability with low power consumption.
The HR22 supports all mainstream 1D and standard 2D barcode symbologies (e.g., PDF417, QR Code
M1/M2/Micro and Data Matrix) as well as GS1-DataBarTM(RSS) (Limited/Stacked/Expanded versions). It
can read barcodes on virtually any medium - paper, plastic card, mobile phones and LCD displays.
About This Guide
This guide provides programming instructions for the HR22. Users can configure the HR22 by scanning
the programming barcodes included in this manual.
The HR22 has been properly configured for most applications and can be put into use without further
configuration. Users may check the Factory Defaults Table in Appendix for reference. Throughout the
manual, asterisks (**) indicate factory default values.
Unpacking
Open the package and take out the scanner and its accessories. Check to make sure everything on the
packing list is present and intact. If any contents are damaged or missing, please keep the original
package and contact your dealer immediately for after-sales service.

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 2
HR22 Scanner
Decode LED:
Green: Barcode is decoded successfully.
Decode LED
Logo
Scan Window
Label
Trigger
Data Port

Enter Setup
3 ** Exit Setup
Data Port Pinout
PIN
Signal
Type
Function
1
KB_CLK
I/O
Keyboard clock signal (PS/2)
2
KB_DATA
I/O
Keyboard data signal (PS/2)
3
VCC
P
Power+ (DC5V)
4
TXD
O
RS-232 output
5
RXD
I
RS-232 input
6
PC_CLK /CTS
I/O
PC clock signal (PS/2) / Clear to send (RS-232)
7
PC_DATA /RTS
I/O
PC data signal (PS/2) / Request to send (RS-232)
8
GND
P
Ground
9
D-
I/O
USB signal
10
D+
I/O
Data Port

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 4
Connecting the Scanner to a Host
The scanner must be connected to a Host in actual application, such as PC, POS or any intelligent
terminal with USB or RS-232 port or PS/2 interface, using a communication cable (USB or RS-232 or
PS/2 cable).
USB
USB port on the Host
RS-232
RS-232 port on the Host
PS/2
PS/2 port on the Host
Note: Please check the port on the host and purchase the cable accordingly.

Enter Setup
5 ** Exit Setup
Using USB Cable
Connect the scanner to a Host through a USB cable with RJ45 and USB connectors:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port on the scanner.
2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the Host.
Using RS-232 Cable
Connect the scanner to a Host through an RS-232 cable with RJ45, RS-232 and power connectors:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port on the scanner.
2. Plug the RS-232 connector into the RS-232 port on the Host.
3. Connect the supplied power adaptor to the power connector of the RS-232 cable.

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 6
Using PS/2 Cable
Connect the scanner to a Host through a PS/2 cable with RJ45 and PS/2 connectors and a power jack:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data slot on the scanner.
2. Plug the PS/2 connector into the PS/2 port on the Host.
3. When required, plug the power adapter into the power jack on the PS/2 cable.
4. When required, connect the PS/2 cable to a keyboard via its PS/2 port.
Removing Communication Cable
Get an appropriate needle or a straightened paper clip and then follow the steps below:
1. Disconnect the power adaptor from mains if there is one.
2. Insert the needle into the hole.
3. Pull out the cable slowly from the scanner while pressing the needle in.
4. Remove the needle.
5. Disconnect the cable from the Host.

Enter Setup
7 ** Exit Setup
Power On, Sleep, Power Off, Reboot
Power on the scanner
Connect the scanner to a Host. Then the scanner will be turned on and automatically enter the sleep
mode.
Enter the sleep mode
If no operation is performed on the device for some time, the device will automatically enter the sleep
state.
Power off the scanner
Remove the communication cable from the scanner; or remove the communication cable from the Host;
or disconnect the power adaptor from mains.
Reboot the scanner
If the scanner stops responding to input or runs abnormally, turn off the scanner and then turn it back on.
Maintenance
The scan window should be kept clean.
Do not scratch the scan window.
Use soft brush to remove the stain from the scan window.
Use the soft cloth to clean the window, such as eyeglass cleaning cloth.
Do not spray any liquid on the scan window.
Do not use any detergent to clean other parts of the device except for water.
Note: The warranty DOES NOT cover damages caused by inappropriate care and maintenance.

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 8
Dimensions (unit: mm)
Left View
Front View
Top View