Newland NLS-HR3290 User manual

NLS-HR3290
Corded 2D Barcode Scanner
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
April 25, 2015
V1.0.1
1. Added the Specify Decoding Area (Top,Bottom, Left, Right)
feature in Chapter 4.
2. Added the IBM SurePOS (Tabletop) and IBM SurePOS
(Handheld) features in Chapter 2.
3. Changed the range of Decode Session Timeout to 100ms -
3,600,000ms in Chapter 3.
4. 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, Febraban & Transmit Delay, Code 32
(Italian Pharma Code), Code 32 Prefix, Transmit Code 32 Check
Digit and Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character features in
Chapter 8.
5. Added Chapter 10 Data Formatter and Chapter 11 Batch
Programming.
6. Changed the default settings of the following parameter to:
Auto Sleep in Manual mode Disabled
Note: Firmware version V1.04.056 or later is required for the new
feature 1; firmware version V1.04.065 or later is required for the new
features 2-6.
August 31, 2016
V1.0.2
Added the BA command (Replace a string with another) in Chapter 10.
Note: Firmware version V1.04.070 or later is required for the new
feature above.
June 23, 2017
V1.0.3
1. The maximum lengths for raw data (input data) and output data
supported by the Data Formatter are 3K bytes.
2. Added the Multiple Data Formats feature in Chapter 10.
Note: firmware version V1.04.082 or later is required for the new
features above.
September 11, 2017
V1.0.4
Updated the “Dimensions (unit: mm)” section in Chapter 1.
October 31, 2017
V1.0.5
Deleted PS/2 related content.
June 22, 2018

Table of Contents
Revision History...............................................................................................................................................-3-
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
About This Guide.....................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................1
HR3290 Scanner.....................................................................................................................................2
Data Port Pinout ......................................................................................................................................3
Connecting the Scanner to a Host..........................................................................................................3
Using USB Cable..............................................................................................................................4
Using RS-232 Cable.........................................................................................................................5
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...........................................................................................................................................9
Scanning Instructions............................................................................................................................10
Barcode Programming...........................................................................................................................11
Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................................................12
Custom Defaults....................................................................................................................................12
Inquire Product Information...................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces............................................................................................................13
RS-232 Interface....................................................................................................................................14
Baud Rate.......................................................................................................................................15
Parity Check ...................................................................................................................................16
Data Bit...........................................................................................................................................16
Data Bit & Parity Check..................................................................................................................17
Stop Bit ...........................................................................................................................................17
USB Interface ........................................................................................................................................18
USB Enumeration...........................................................................................................................18
USB HID-KBW................................................................................................................................18
Polling Rate.............................................................................................................................19

USB Country Keyboard Types................................................................................................20
Beep on Unknown Character..................................................................................................23
Inter-Keystroke Delay..............................................................................................................23
Convert Case...........................................................................................................................24
Emulate ALT+Keypad.............................................................................................................25
Function Key Mapping.............................................................................................................26
Emulate Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................27
Code Page...............................................................................................................................27
USB COM Port Emulation..............................................................................................................28
USB HID-POS ................................................................................................................................28
Introduction..............................................................................................................................28
Access the Scanner with Your Program.................................................................................29
Acquire Scanned Data ............................................................................................................29
Send Data to the Scanner.......................................................................................................29
VID/PID...........................................................................................................................................30
IBM SurePOS (Tabletop)................................................................................................................30
IBM SurePOS (Handheld)..............................................................................................................30
Chapter 3 Scan Mode.......................................................................................................................................31
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
Continue after Good Read..............................................................................................................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....................................................................................................................................................52
Code ID..................................................................................................................................................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.................................................................................................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
Enable/Disable Code 32..........................................................................................................97
Code 32 Prefix.........................................................................................................................97
Transmit Code 32 Check Digit................................................................................................98
Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character..................................................................................98
Codabar..........................................................................................................................................99
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................99
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................................99
Set Length Range for Codabar...............................................................................................99
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................100
Transmit Start/Stop Character ..............................................................................................100
Start/Stop Character Format.................................................................................................101
Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................102
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................102
Enable/Disable Code 93........................................................................................................102
Set Length Range for Code 93.............................................................................................102
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................103
GS1-Databar (RSS)......................................................................................................................104
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................104
Enable/Disable GS1 Databar................................................................................................104
Transmit Application Identifier “01” .......................................................................................104
Code 11 ........................................................................................................................................105
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................105
Enable/Disable Code 11........................................................................................................105

Set Length Range for Code 11.............................................................................................105
Transmit Check Digit.............................................................................................................106
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................106
Plessey .........................................................................................................................................107
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................107
Enable/Disable Plessey.........................................................................................................107
Set Length Range for Plessey ..............................................................................................107
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................108
MSI-Plessey..................................................................................................................................109
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................109
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey.................................................................................................109
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.......................................................................................109
Transmit Check Digit.............................................................................................................110
Check Digit Verification.........................................................................................................110
2D Symbologies...................................................................................................................................111
PDF 417........................................................................................................................................111
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................111
Enable/Disable PDF 417.......................................................................................................111
Set Length Range for PDF 417.............................................................................................111
PDF 417 Twin Code..............................................................................................................112
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................112
QR Code.......................................................................................................................................113
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................113
Enable/Disable QR Code......................................................................................................113
Set Length Range for QR Code............................................................................................113
Micro QR ...............................................................................................................................113
QR Twin Code.......................................................................................................................114
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................114
Data Matrix....................................................................................................................................115
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................115
Enable/Disable Data Matrix...................................................................................................115
Set Length Range for Data Matrix.........................................................................................115
Rectangular Barcode.............................................................................................................116
Mirror Image..........................................................................................................................116
Data Matrix Twin Code..........................................................................................................117
Character Encoding...............................................................................................................117
Chinese Sensible Code................................................................................................................118
Restore Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................118
Enable/Disable Chinese Sensible Code...............................................................................118

Set Length Range for Chinese Sensible Code.....................................................................118
Chapter 9 Image Control ...............................................................................................................................119
Image Flipping.....................................................................................................................................119
Flip................................................................................................................................................120
Flip Vertically ................................................................................................................................120
Flip Horizontally............................................................................................................................120
Chapter 10 Data Formatter............................................................................................................................121
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................121
Add a Data Format..............................................................................................................................121
Programming with Barcodes ........................................................................................................122
Programming with a Batch Command..........................................................................................124
Enable/Disable Data Formatter...........................................................................................................125
Non-Match Error Beep.........................................................................................................................126
Multiple Data Formats .........................................................................................................................127
Data Format Selection.........................................................................................................................127
Change Data Format for a Single Scan..............................................................................................128
Clear Data Format...............................................................................................................................129
Query Data Formats............................................................................................................................129
Formatter Command Type 6...............................................................................................................130
Send Commands..........................................................................................................................130
Move Commands..........................................................................................................................133
Search Commands.......................................................................................................................135
Miscellaneous Commands ...........................................................................................................138
Chapter 11 Batch Programming...................................................................................................................143
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................143
Create a Batch Command...................................................................................................................144
Create a Batch Barcode......................................................................................................................145
Use Batch Barcode..............................................................................................................................146
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................147
FAQ......................................................................................................................................................147
Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................149
Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table....................................................................................................149
Appendix 2: AIM ID Table....................................................................................................................158
Appendix 3: Code ID Table .................................................................................................................160
Appendix 4: ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................161

Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples................................................................................165
a. Program the Decode Session Timeout....................................................................................165
b. Program the Time Period from Idle to Sleep............................................................................165
c. Program the Image Stabilization Timeout................................................................................165
d. Program the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode)......................................................166
e. Program the Threshold Value of Illumination Change.............................................................166
f. Program the Timeout between Decodes...................................................................................166
g. Program the Decoding Area.....................................................................................................167
h. Program the Custom Prefix/Suffix............................................................................................167
i. Program the Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................168
j. Program the Code ID.................................................................................................................168
k. Program the NGR Message.....................................................................................................168
l. Program the Code Page............................................................................................................169
m. Program the Length Range (Maximum/Minimum Lengths) for a Symbology.........................169
n. Program the Custom Inter-keystroke Delay.............................................................................170
o. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with Windows 1251............170
p. Program the scanner to get proper output for Russian encoded with UTF-8..........................170
q. Program the Custom Transmit Delay per Character for Febraban..........................................171
r. Program the Custom Transmit Delay per 12 Characters for Febraban....................................171
Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes.................................................................................................................172
Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes....................................................................................................174
Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table................................................................................175
Appendix 9: Code Pages List..............................................................................................................177
Appendix 10: Symbology ID Number..................................................................................................178

Enter Setup
1 ** Exit Setup
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The HR3290 hand-held barcode scanner (the “HR3290”), armed with the world-leading Newland
patented , a computerized image recognition system-on-chip, bring about a new era of 2D barcode
scanner.
The HR3290’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 HR3290 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 HR3290. Users can configure the HR3290 by
scanning the programming barcodes included in this manual.
The HR3290 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
HR3290 Scanner
Decode LED:
Red : Scanner is powered on.
Green: Barcode is decoded successfully.

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

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 4
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.

Enter Setup
5 ** Exit Setup
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
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