Newland NLS-HR3260 Series User manual

NLS-HR3260 Series
Cordless 2D Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
June 26, 2013

Table of Contents
Revision History...........................................................................................................................................- 3 -
Preface...............................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction............................................................................................................................................1
Chapter Description...............................................................................................................................1
Explanation of Icons ..............................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Getting Started................................................................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................................................................3
Features of the HR32 ............................................................................................................................3
Unpacking..............................................................................................................................................3
Scanner..................................................................................................................................................4
CD32 Cradle..........................................................................................................................................5
Communication Mode............................................................................................................................6
CD32 Data Port ...............................................................................................................................6
USB/RS-232 Port ............................................................................................................................7
Connecting Cradle to a Host .................................................................................................................7
Use USB Cable................................................................................................................................8
Use RS-232 Cable...........................................................................................................................9
Power On, Sleep, Power Off, Reboot..................................................................................................10
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................10
Dimensions of Scanner........................................................................................................................ 11
Side View....................................................................................................................................... 11
Front View...................................................................................................................................... 11
Top View........................................................................................................................................ 11
Dimensions of CD32 Cradle................................................................................................................12
Scanning Instructions ..........................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 System Settings............................................................................................................................15
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................15
Barcode Programming...................................................................................................................15
Command Programming ...............................................................................................................15
EzSet123 Programming ................................................................................................................15
Programming Barcode/Command/Function........................................................................................16

Use of Programming Barcodes ...........................................................................................................17
Factory Defaults...................................................................................................................................18
Pairing Settings....................................................................................................................................19
Pair Scanner with Cradle...............................................................................................................19
Search Paired Scanners................................................................................................................19
Operating Mode Options......................................................................................................................20
Power-Off Timeout...............................................................................................................................21
Illumination...........................................................................................................................................22
Aiming..................................................................................................................................................23
Beep.....................................................................................................................................................24
Good Read Beep...........................................................................................................................24
Good Read Beep Type...........................................................................................................24
Good Read Beep Volume ......................................................................................................25
Startup Beep..................................................................................................................................25
Transmit NGR Message ......................................................................................................................26
Edit NGR Message........................................................................................................................26
Scan Mode...........................................................................................................................................27
Manual Mode.................................................................................................................................27
Decode Session Timeout.......................................................................................................27
Sense Mode...................................................................................................................................28
Decode Session Timeout.......................................................................................................28
Image Stabilization Timeout...................................................................................................29
Continue after Good Read.....................................................................................................29
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).........................................................................30
Sensitivity ...............................................................................................................................31
Continuous Mode ..........................................................................................................................32
Decode Session Timeout.......................................................................................................32
Timeout between Decodes.....................................................................................................33
Chapter 3 Inquiry Command.........................................................................................................................34
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................34
Obtain Scanner Information.................................................................................................................34
Obtain Cradle Information....................................................................................................................34
Obtain FLASH Information...................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 Communication Settings.............................................................................................................36
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................36

Wireless Communication.....................................................................................................................36
RS-232 Interface..................................................................................................................................37
Baud Rate......................................................................................................................................37
Parity Check ..................................................................................................................................38
Stop Bit ..........................................................................................................................................38
Hareware Flow Control..................................................................................................................39
Data Bit..........................................................................................................................................39
USB Interface.......................................................................................................................................40
USB HID-KBW...............................................................................................................................40
USB Country Keyboard Types...............................................................................................41
Inter-Keystroke Delay.............................................................................................................42
Convert Case .........................................................................................................................43
USB COM Port Emulation.............................................................................................................44
Chapter 5 Symbologies.................................................................................................................................45
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................45
General Settings..................................................................................................................................45
Disable All Symbologies................................................................................................................45
Enable All Symbologies.................................................................................................................45
Enable 1D Symbologies................................................................................................................46
Disable 1D Symbologies ...............................................................................................................46
Enable 2D Symbologies................................................................................................................46
Disable 2D Symbologies ...............................................................................................................46
Video Reverse...............................................................................................................................47
Code 128 .............................................................................................................................................48
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................48
Enable/Disable Code 128..............................................................................................................48
Set Length Range for Code 128....................................................................................................49
EAN-8...................................................................................................................................................50
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable EAN-8...................................................................................................................50
Transmit Check Digit .....................................................................................................................50
Add-On Code.................................................................................................................................51
Add-On Code Required.................................................................................................................52
EAN-8 Extension...........................................................................................................................52
EAN-13.................................................................................................................................................53

Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................53
Enable/Disable EAN-13.................................................................................................................53
Transmit Check Digit .....................................................................................................................53
Add-On Code.................................................................................................................................54
Add-On Code Required.................................................................................................................55
UPC-E..................................................................................................................................................56
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................56
Enable/Disable UPC-E..................................................................................................................56
Transmit Check Digit .....................................................................................................................56
Add-On Code.................................................................................................................................57
Add-On Code Required.................................................................................................................58
Transmit System Character “0” .....................................................................................................58
UPC-E Extension...........................................................................................................................59
UPC-A..................................................................................................................................................60
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................60
Enable/Disable UPC-A..................................................................................................................60
Transmit Check Digit .....................................................................................................................60
Add-On Code.................................................................................................................................61
Add-On Code Required.................................................................................................................62
Transmit Preamble Character “0”..................................................................................................62
Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................................................................63
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................63
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................................63
Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5.......................................................................................64
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................65
ITF-14...................................................................................................................................................66
ITF-6.....................................................................................................................................................67
Matrix 2 of 5.........................................................................................................................................68
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................68
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 .........................................................................................................68
Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5 ...............................................................................................69
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................70
Code 39................................................................................................................................................71
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................71
Enable/Disable Code 39................................................................................................................71
Transmit Start/Stop Character.......................................................................................................71

Set Length Range for Code 39......................................................................................................72
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................73
Enable/Disable Code 39 FullASCII ..............................................................................................74
Codabar...............................................................................................................................................75
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable Codabar................................................................................................................75
Set Length Range for Codabar.....................................................................................................76
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................77
Start/Stop Character......................................................................................................................78
Code 93................................................................................................................................................79
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................79
Enable/Disable Code 93................................................................................................................79
Set Length Range for Code 93......................................................................................................80
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................81
UCC/EAN-128......................................................................................................................................82
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128......................................................................................................82
Set Length Range for UCC/EAN-128............................................................................................83
GS1 Databar........................................................................................................................................84
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................84
Enable/Disable GS1 Databar ........................................................................................................84
Transmit Application Identifier “01”................................................................................................84
Code 11................................................................................................................................................85
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................85
Enable/Disable Code 11................................................................................................................85
Set Length Range for Code 11......................................................................................................86
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................87
ISBN.....................................................................................................................................................88
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................88
Enable/Disable ISBN.....................................................................................................................88
Set ISBN Format............................................................................................................................88
Add-On Code.................................................................................................................................89
Add-On Code Required.................................................................................................................90
ISSN.....................................................................................................................................................91
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................91
Enable/Disable ISSN.....................................................................................................................91

Add-On Code.................................................................................................................................92
Add-On Code Required.................................................................................................................93
AIM-128................................................................................................................................................94
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................94
Enable/DisableAIM-128................................................................................................................94
Set Length Range forAIM-128......................................................................................................95
Industrial 25 .........................................................................................................................................96
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................96
Enable/Disable Industrial 25..........................................................................................................96
Set Length Range for Industrial 25................................................................................................97
Check Digit Verification..................................................................................................................98
Standard 25..........................................................................................................................................99
Restore Factory Defaults...............................................................................................................99
Enable/Disable Standard 25..........................................................................................................99
Set Length Range for Standard 25..............................................................................................100
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................101
Plessey...............................................................................................................................................102
Restore Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................102
Enable/Disable Plessey...............................................................................................................102
Set Length Range for Plessey.....................................................................................................103
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................104
MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................................................................105
Restore Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................105
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................................105
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.............................................................................................106
Check Digit Verification................................................................................................................107
PDF417..............................................................................................................................................108
Restore Factory Defaults.............................................................................................................108
Enable/Disable PDF417..............................................................................................................108
Set Length Range for PDF417....................................................................................................109
QR Code............................................................................................................................................ 110
Restore Factory Defaults............................................................................................................. 110
Enable/Disable QR Code ............................................................................................................ 110
Set Length Range for QR Code...................................................................................................111
Micro QR...................................................................................................................................... 112
Data Matrix......................................................................................................................................... 113

Restore Factory Defaults............................................................................................................. 113
Enable/Disable Data Matrix......................................................................................................... 113
Set Length Range for Data Matrix............................................................................................... 114
Rectangular Barcode................................................................................................................... 115
Mirror Image ................................................................................................................................ 115
Chapter 6 Prefix & Suffix............................................................................................................................. 116
Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 116
General Settings................................................................................................................................ 117
Enable/DisableAll Prefix/Suffix................................................................................................... 117
Prefix Sequences ........................................................................................................................ 117
Custom Prefix .................................................................................................................................... 118
Enable/Disable Custom Prefix..................................................................................................... 118
Set Custom Prefix........................................................................................................................ 118
AIM ID Prefix...................................................................................................................................... 119
Code ID Prefix.................................................................................................................................... 119
Restore All Default Code IDs.......................................................................................................120
Modify Code ID............................................................................................................................120
Custom Suffix.....................................................................................................................................124
Enable/Disable Custom Suffix.....................................................................................................124
Set Custom Suffix........................................................................................................................124
Terminating Character Suffix .............................................................................................................125
Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix..............................................................................125
Set Terminating Character Suffix.................................................................................................125
Chapter 7 Ambient Illumination..................................................................................................................127
Appendix.......................................................................................................................................................128
Digit Barcodes....................................................................................................................................128
Save/Cancel Barcodes......................................................................................................................131
Factory Defaults Table.......................................................................................................................132
AIM ID Table.......................................................................................................................................139
Code ID Table....................................................................................................................................142
ASCII Table........................................................................................................................................143

1
Preface
Introduction
This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up and using the NLS-HR3260 Series cordless 2D
barcode scanner (hereinafter referred to as “HR32 cordless scanner”or “the scanner”).
Chapter Description
Chapter 1, Getting Started
Gives a general description of HR32 cordless scanner.
Chapter 2, System Settings
Introduces three configuration methods and describes how
to configure general parameters of HR32 cordless
scanner.
Chapter 3, Inquiry Command
Describes how to obtain the information of HR32 cordless
scanner by scanning programming barcodes.
Chapter 4, Communication Settings
Describes how to configure communication mode, serial
port parameters and USB function.
Chapter 5, Symbologies
Lists all compatible symbologies and describes how to
configure the relevant parameters.
Chapter 6, Prefix & Suffix
Describes how to use prefix and suffix to customize
scanned data.
Chapter 7, Ambient Illumination
Describes how to configure the scanner to adapt it to
ambient light of different intensity.
Appendix
Provides factory defaults table and a bunch of frequently
used programming barcodes.

2
Explanation of Icons
This icon indicates something relevant to this manual.
This icon indicates this information requires extra attention from the reader.
This icon indicates handy tips that can help you use or configure the scanner with ease.
This icon indicates practical examples that can help you to acquaint yourself with operations.

3
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The HR32 cordless scanner reads a 1D or 2D barcode by capturing its image. Adopting the advanced
technology independently developed by Newland Auto-ID Tech, it provides users with three scan
modes, including Manual Mode, Sense Mode and Continuous Mode, tailored to different scanning needs.
An illustrated introduction to the HR32 cordless scanner is included in this chapter. If you have an HR32
cordless scanner at hand, make good use of it to develop a better understanding of this manual. This
chapter is written for normal users, maintenance staff and software developers.
Features of the HR32
Comprehensive data capture: most 1D and 2D barcodes.
Fast and accurate decoding capability: integrates high-performance processor and barcode decoder
board.
Easy to configure and update.
Unpacking
Open the package and take out HR32 cordless scanner and its accessories. Check to make sure
everything on the packing list is present and intact. If any contents are damaged or missing, please keep
the original package and contact your dealer immediately for after-sale service.
Note: CD32, the cradle for HR32 cordless scanner is individually wrapped.

4
Scanner
Fig. 1-1
Decode/Transmission LED:
Green: Barcode decoded successfully.
Battery is fully charged.
Blue: Zigbee is available.
Red: Data transmission failed.
Device is charging.
Purple: Firmware update is in progress.
There is data in FLASH memory.
Decode/Transmission LED
Logo
Scan Window
Label
Trigger
Reset Button

5
CD32 Cradle
Fig. 1-2
Buttons:
P: Batch Transmission
M: Pair/Search
LEDs:
Zigbee LED (blue):
Zigbee is available.
Battery LEDs (green):
Indicates battery level (four levels)
Fig. 1-3
Batch Transmission
Pair/Search
Battery LEDs
Zigbee LED
Power Port
Data Port

6
Communication Mode
Communication modes: synchronous mode (default), asynchronous mode and batch mode.
Synchronous Mode: If Zigbee is available, scanned data will be transferred to the cradle
immediately after a good read; if Zigbee is unavailable, the transmission of decoded data cannot be
accomplished.
Asynchronous Mode: If Zigbee is available, scanned data will be transferred to the cradle
immediately after a good read; if Zigbee is unavailable, the decoded data will be first stored in the
flash memory in a FIFO (first in first out) manner, and be sent automatically to the cradle when
Zigbee becomes available.
Batch Mode: The decoded data will be stored in the flash memory no matter whether Zigbee is
available or not. To send the stored data to the cradle, you need to insert the scanner in the cradle
and then press “P” button on the cradle.
CD32 Data Port
Fig. 1-4
PIN
Signal
Type
Function
1
NC
-
No connection
2
NC
-
No connection
3
VCC
P
Power+ (+5V)
4
TXD
O
RS-232 output
5
RXD
I
RS-232 input
6
CTS
I
Flow control signal
7
RTS
O
8
GND
P
Ground
9
D-
I/O
USB signal
10
D+
I/O

7
USB/RS-232 Port
CD32 cradle must be connected to a Host in actual application, such as PC, POS or any intelligent
terminal with USB or RS-232 port, via a communication cable, either USB or RS-232 cable.
USB
USB port on the Host
RS-232
RS-232 port on the Host
Note: Please check the port on the Host and purchase the right cable.
Connecting Cradle to a Host
Fig. 1-5

8
Use USB Cable
Fig. 1-6
Connect the CD32 cradle to a Host through a USB cable with RJ45 and USB connectors:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port (see Fig.1-3) on the cradle.
2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the Host.
3. Plug the supplied power adapter into the power port (see Fig.1-3) on the cradle.

9
Use RS-232 Cable
Fig. 1-7
Connect the CD32 cradle to a Host through an RS-232 cable with RJ45 and RS-232 connectors:
1. Plug the RJ45 connector into the data port (see Fig.1-3) on the cradle.
2. Plug the RS-232 connector into the RS-232 port on the Host.
3. Plug the supplied power adapter into the power port (see Fig.1-3) on the cradle.

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Power On, Sleep, Power Off, Reboot
Powering on the scanner
Hold down the trigger on the scanner for 1 second or longer.
Entering the sleep mode
If no operation is performed on the scanner for 5 seconds, it will automatically enter the sleep mode.
(Applicable to the Manual mode only)
Powering off the scanner
Scan the Power Off barcode. (See the Operating Mode Options in Chapter 2)
Note: The scanner that has remained in sleep mode for a specific time period (default: 5 minutes,
programmable) will be automatically turned off. (To change the time period, see the Power-Off Timeout
in Chapter 2).
Rebooting the scanner
If the scanner stops responding to input or runs abnormally, press the Reset button on the scanner to
reboot it.
Maintenance
1. The scan window should be kept clean.
2. Do not scratch the scan window.
3. Use soft brush to remove the stain from the scan window.
4. Use the soft cloth to clean the window, such as eyeglass cleaning cloth.
5. Do not spray any liquid on the scan window.
6. Only use water to clean other parts of the device.
The warranty DOES NOT cover damages caused by inappropriate care and
maintenance.