Newland EM3296 User manual

EM3296
OEM Scan Engine
User Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
April 25, 2016

Table Of Contents
Revision History...............................................................................................................................................-3-
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................1
About This Guide.....................................................................................................................................1
Connecting EVK to PC............................................................................................................................1
Barcode Scanning...................................................................................................................................1
Barcode Programming.............................................................................................................................1
Factory Defaults.......................................................................................................................................2
Custom Defaults......................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces..............................................................................................................3
Power-Saving Mode................................................................................................................................3
TTL-232 Interface....................................................................................................................................4
Baud Rate.........................................................................................................................................5
Parity Check .....................................................................................................................................6
Data Bit.............................................................................................................................................6
Data Bit & Parity Check....................................................................................................................7
Stop Bit .............................................................................................................................................7
USB Interface (Optional) .........................................................................................................................8
USB Enumeration.............................................................................................................................8
USB HID-KBW..................................................................................................................................8
Polling Rate...............................................................................................................................9
USB Country Keyboard Types................................................................................................10
Beep on Unknown Character..................................................................................................12
Inter-Keystroke Delay..............................................................................................................12
Convert Case...........................................................................................................................13
Emulate ALT+Keypad.............................................................................................................14
Function Key Mapping.............................................................................................................15
Emulate Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................16
Code Page...............................................................................................................................16
USB COM Port Emulation..............................................................................................................17
USB HID-POS ................................................................................................................................17

Introduction..............................................................................................................................17
Access the Engine with Your Program ...................................................................................18
Acquire Scanned Data ............................................................................................................18
Send Data to the Engine.........................................................................................................18
VID/PID....................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 Scan Mode.......................................................................................................................................20
Batch Mode............................................................................................................................................20
Trigger Mode .........................................................................................................................................21
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................21
Level Trigger/Pulse Trigger............................................................................................................22
Auto Sleep......................................................................................................................................22
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................22
Sense Mode...........................................................................................................................................24
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................24
Image Stabilization Timeout...........................................................................................................24
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................24
Sensitivity........................................................................................................................................26
Continuous Mode...................................................................................................................................28
Decode Session Timeout ...............................................................................................................28
Timeout between Decodes.............................................................................................................28
Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode).................................................................................29
Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences....................................................................................................................30
Introduction............................................................................................................................................30
Decode Area..........................................................................................................................................30
Whole Area Decoding.....................................................................................................................30
Central Area Decoding...................................................................................................................30
Specify Central Area ...............................................................................................................30
Chapter 5 Illumination & Aiming.....................................................................................................................32
Illumination.............................................................................................................................................32
Aiming....................................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 6 Beep & LED Notifications..............................................................................................................34
Startup Beep..........................................................................................................................................34
Good Read Beep for Non-programming Barcode.................................................................................34

Beep Type.......................................................................................................................................35
Beep Volume..................................................................................................................................35
Beep on Unknown Character................................................................................................................36
Good Read Beep for Programming Barcode........................................................................................36
Good Read LED....................................................................................................................................36
Transmit NGR Message........................................................................................................................37
Edit NGR Message.........................................................................................................................37
Chapter 7 Prefix & Suffix.................................................................................................................................38
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................39
Enable/Disable All Prefix/Suffix......................................................................................................39
Prefix Sequences............................................................................................................................39
Custom Prefix........................................................................................................................................40
Enable/Disable Custom Prefix........................................................................................................40
Set Custom Prefix...........................................................................................................................40
AIM ID Prefix..........................................................................................................................................40
Code ID Prefix .......................................................................................................................................41
Restore All Default Code IDs..........................................................................................................41
Modify Code ID...............................................................................................................................41
Custom Suffix ........................................................................................................................................44
Enable/Disable Custom Suffix........................................................................................................44
Set Custom Suffix...........................................................................................................................44
Terminating Character Suffix.................................................................................................................45
Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................45
Set Terminating Character Suffix...................................................................................................46
Chapter 8 Symbologies...................................................................................................................................47
Global Settings ......................................................................................................................................47
Enable/Disable All Symbologies.....................................................................................................47
Enable/Disable 1D Symbologies....................................................................................................47
Enable/Disable 2D Symbologies....................................................................................................47
Video Reverse................................................................................................................................47
1D Symbologies.....................................................................................................................................49
Code 128........................................................................................................................................49
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................49
Enable/Disable Code 128........................................................................................................49
Set Length Range for Code 128.............................................................................................49

GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ..............................................................................................................50
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................50
Enable/Disable GS1-128.........................................................................................................50
Set Length Range for GS1-128...............................................................................................50
AIM-128 ..........................................................................................................................................51
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................51
Enable/Disable AIM-128..........................................................................................................51
Set Length Range for AIM-128 ...............................................................................................51
EAN-8 .............................................................................................................................................52
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................52
Enable/Disable EAN-8.............................................................................................................52
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................52
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................53
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................54
EAN-8 Extension.....................................................................................................................54
EAN-13 ...........................................................................................................................................55
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................55
Enable/Disable EAN-13...........................................................................................................55
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................55
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................56
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................56
ISSN................................................................................................................................................57
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................57
Enable/Disable ISSN...............................................................................................................57
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................58
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................58
ISBN................................................................................................................................................59
Restore Factory Default ..........................................................................................................59
Enable/Disable ISBN...............................................................................................................59
Set ISBN Format .....................................................................................................................59
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................60
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................60
UPC-E.............................................................................................................................................61
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................61
Enable/Disable UPC-E............................................................................................................61
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................61

Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................62
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................62
Transmit System Character “0” ...............................................................................................63
UPC-E Extension ....................................................................................................................63
UPC-A.............................................................................................................................................64
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................64
Enable/Disable UPC-A............................................................................................................64
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................64
Add-On Code...........................................................................................................................65
Add-On Code Required...........................................................................................................65
Transmit Preamble Character “0”............................................................................................66
Interleaved 2 of 5............................................................................................................................67
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................67
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5...........................................................................................67
Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................................................67
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................68
ITF-14 .............................................................................................................................................69
ITF-6 ...............................................................................................................................................70
Matrix 2 of 5....................................................................................................................................71
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................71
Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5...................................................................................................71
Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5.........................................................................................71
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................72
Industrial 2 of 5...............................................................................................................................73
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................73
Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 ..............................................................................................73
Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5....................................................................................73
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................74
Standard 2 of 5（IATA 2 of 5）......................................................................................................75
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................75
Enable/Disable Standard 25 ...................................................................................................75
Set Length Range for Standard 25.........................................................................................75
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................76
Code 39 ..........................................................................................................................................77
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................77
Enable/Disable Code 39..........................................................................................................77

Transmit Start/Stop Character ................................................................................................77
Set Length Range for Code 39...............................................................................................78
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................78
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII........................................................................................78
Codabar..........................................................................................................................................79
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................79
Enable/Disable Codabar .........................................................................................................79
Set Length Range for Codabar...............................................................................................79
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................80
Transmit Start/Stop Character ................................................................................................80
Start/Stop Character Format...................................................................................................81
Code 93 ..........................................................................................................................................82
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................82
Enable/Disable Code 93..........................................................................................................82
Set Length Range for Code 93...............................................................................................82
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................83
GS1-Databar (RSS)........................................................................................................................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...............................................................................................85
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................86
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................86
Plessey ...........................................................................................................................................87
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................87
Enable/Disable Plessey...........................................................................................................87
Set Length Range for Plessey ................................................................................................87
Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................88
MSI-Plessey....................................................................................................................................89
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................89
Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey...................................................................................................89
Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey.........................................................................................89
Transmit Check Digit...............................................................................................................90

Check Digit Verification...........................................................................................................90
2D Symbologies.....................................................................................................................................91
PDF 417..........................................................................................................................................91
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................91
Enable/Disable PDF 417.........................................................................................................91
Set Length Range for PDF 417...............................................................................................91
PDF 417 Twin Code................................................................................................................92
Character Encoding.................................................................................................................92
QR Code.........................................................................................................................................93
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................93
Enable/Disable QR Code........................................................................................................93
Set Length Range for QR Code..............................................................................................93
Micro QR .................................................................................................................................93
QR Twin Code.........................................................................................................................94
Character Encoding.................................................................................................................94
Data Matrix......................................................................................................................................95
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................95
Enable/Disable Data Matrix.....................................................................................................95
Set Length Range for Data Matrix...........................................................................................95
Rectangular Barcode...............................................................................................................96
Mirror Image............................................................................................................................96
Data Matrix Twin Code............................................................................................................97
Character Encoding.................................................................................................................97
Chinese Sensible Code..................................................................................................................98
Restore Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................98
Enable/Disable Chinese Sensible Code.................................................................................98
Set Length Range for Chinese Sensible Code.......................................................................98
Chapter 9 Image Control .................................................................................................................................99
Image Flipping.......................................................................................................................................99
Flip..................................................................................................................................................99
Flip Vertically ................................................................................................................................100
Flip Horizontally............................................................................................................................100
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................101
FAQ......................................................................................................................................................101

Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................103
Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table....................................................................................................103
Appendix 2: AIM ID Table....................................................................................................................111
Appendix 3: Code ID Table .................................................................................................................113
Appendix 4: ASCII Table.....................................................................................................................114
Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples................................................................................118
a. Program the Decode Session Timeout....................................................................................118
b. Program the Time Period from Idle to Sleep............................................................................118
c. Program the Image Stabilization Timeout................................................................................118
d. Program the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode)......................................................119
e. Program the Threshold Value of Illumination Change.............................................................119
f. Program the Timeout between Decodes...................................................................................119
g. Program the Central Area.........................................................................................................120
h. Program the Custom Prefix/Suffix............................................................................................120
i. Program the Terminating Character Suffix................................................................................120
j. Program the Code ID.................................................................................................................121
k. Program the NGR Message .....................................................................................................121
l. Program the Code Page............................................................................................................121
m. Program the Length Range (Maximum/Minimum Lengths) for a Symbology.........................122
n. Program the Custom Inter-keystroke Delay.............................................................................122
o. Program the engine to get proper output for Russian encoded with Windows 1251 ..............123
p. Program the engine to get proper output for Russian encoded with UTF-8............................123
Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes.................................................................................................................124
Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes....................................................................................................126
Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table................................................................................127
Appendix 9: Code Pages List..............................................................................................................129

Enter Setup
1 ** Exit Setup
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The EM3296 OEM scan engines, armed with the Newland patented , a computerized image
recognition system, bring about a new era of 2D barcode scan engines.
The EM3296s’ 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 EM3296s support 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.
This compact, lightweight engine fits easily into even the most space-constrained equipment such as
data collectors, meter readers, ticket validators and PDAs.
About This Guide
This guide provides programming instructions for the EM3296. Users can configure the EM3296 by
scanning the programming barcodes included in this manual.
The EM3296 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.
Connecting EVK to PC
The EVK tool is provided to assist users in application development for the EM3296. You can connect the
EVK to PC via a USB connection or an RS-232 connection. In case of USB connection, a driver is
required if PC wants to communicate with EM3296 and receive decoded data through virtual serial port.

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 2
Barcode Scanning
Powered by area-imaging technology and Newland patented technology, the EM3296 features
fast scanning and accurate decoding. Barcodes rotated at any angle can still be read with ease. When
scanning a barcode, simply center the aiming beam or pattern projected by the EM3296 over the
barcode.
Barcode Programming
Scanning the Enter Setup barcode can enable the engine to enter the setup mode. Then you can scan a
number of programming barcodes to configure your engine. To exit the setup mode, scan the Exit Setup
barcode.
If the engine has exited the setup mode, only some special programming barcodes, such as the Enter
Setup barcode and Restore All Factory Defaults barcode, can be read.
Enter Setup
** Exit Setup
Programming barcode data can be transmitted to the Host. Scan the appropriate barcode below to
enable or disable the transmission of programming barcode data (i.e. the characters under programming
barcode) to the Host.
Restarting the engine will automatically disable the transmisison of programming barcode data to the
Host.
Transmit Programming Barcode Data
** Do Not Transmit Programming Barcode Data

Enter Setup
3 ** Exit Setup
Factory Defaults
Scanning the following barcode can restore the engine to the factory defaults. See Appendix 1: Factory
Defaults Table for more information.
Note: Use this feature with discretion.
Restore All Factory Defaults
Custom Defaults
Custom defaults make it possible to save the frequently-used settings on the engine.
Scanning the Save as Custom Defaults barcode can save the current settings as custom defaults. Once
custom default settings are stored, they can be recovered at any time by scanning the Restore All
Custom Defaults barcode.
Custom defaults are stored in the non-volatile memory. Restoring the engine to the factory defaults will
not remove the custom defaults from the engine.
Save as Custom Defaults
Restore All Custom Defaults

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 4
Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces
The EM3296 provides a TTL-232 interface and a USB interface (optional) to communicate with the host
device. The host device can receive scanned data and send commands to control the engine or to
access/alter the configuration information of the engine via the interface.
Power-Saving Mode
By default, the engine adopts the Normal Mode which supports both TTL-232 and USB. The
Power-Saving Mode is designed to conserve power. However, you can only use TTL-232 communication
in the Power-Saving Mode.
** Normal Mode
(TTL-232 & USB supported)
Power-Saving Mode
(TTL-232 supported)

Enter Setup
5 ** Exit Setup
TTL-232 Interface
Serial communication interface is usually used when connecting the engine to a host device (like PC,
POS). However, to ensure smooth communication and accuracy of data, you need to set communication
parameters (including baud rate, parity check, data bit and stop bit) to match the host device.
The serial communication interface provided by the engine is based on TTL-level signals. TTL-232 can
be used for most application architectures. For those requiring RS-232, an external conversion circuit is
needed. The conversion circuit is available only to some models.
Serial Communication
Default serial communication parameters are listed below. Make sure all parameters match the host
requirements.
Parameter
Factory Default
Serial Communication
Standard TTL-232
Baud Rate
9600
Parity Check
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
Hardware Flow Control
None

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 6
Baud Rate
Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the baud rate to match the Host
requirements.
** 9600
1200
19200
2400
38400
4800
57600
14400
115200

Enter Setup
7 ** Exit Setup
Parity Check
When the number of data bits is set to 7, you can only select either Even Parity or Odd Parity. The None
option will be regarded as Even Parity in this case.
** None
Even Parity
Odd Parity
Data Bit
When the number of data bits is set to 7, you can only select either Even Parity or Odd Parity.
7 Data Bits
** 8 Data Bits

Enter Setup
** Exit Setup 8
Data Bit & Parity Check
7 Data Bits/Even Parity
7 Data Bits/Odd Parity
** 8 Data Bits/ No Parity
8 Data Bits/Even Parity
8 Data Bits/Odd Parity
Stop Bit
** 1 Stop Bit
2 Stop Bits