Opticon 25-WEDGE-04 User manual

Users Manual
Smart Wand
Wedge Interface
25-WEDGE-04
Ver. May 2000
8 Olympic Drive
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.opticonUSA.com

NOTICE
Opticon has taken every step to ensure that the
information included in this manual is accurate,
however we reserve the right to change any
specification at any time without prior notice.
Table of Contents
PART I  Set-Up
General Information ..........................................1
Wedge Interface ...............................................2
Set Up .............................................................3
Scanning ..........................................................5
Troubleshooting ................................................6
Technical Specifications .....................................8
FCC Information.............................................. 10
Warranty ........................................................ 11
Glossary ......................................................... 12
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Part II Bar Code Menu Functions
Reset All Defaults ............................................ 17
Computer Type Selection ................................. 18
Symbology Selection ....................................... 19
Symbology Additions ....................................... 20
UPC Settings................................................... 21
Code 39 Settings............................................. 24
Codabar Settings ............................................ 26
2 of 5 Settings ................................................ 28
Code 128 & MSI/Plessey Settings .................... 30
Bar Code Length Options ................................. 31
Scan Code Delay ............................................. 32
Intercharacter Delay ........................................ 33
Beeper Settings .............................................. 35
Trigger Options (MSH-220 Only) ....................... 36
Suffix Options ................................................. 37
Keyboard Emulation Options ............................ 38
Keystroke Emulation Options............................ 39
Transmit Current Settings ................................ 42

Page 1
General Information
The Opticon smart wand is an intelligent wand
with a built-in, state-of-the-art 16-bit single chip
decoder. Housed in a durable ABS plastic case, the
Opticon smart wand offers unparalleled perfor-
mance at an economical price with the following
features:
 Built-in internal decoder
 Optional Good Read LED indicator light
 Good Read audible beeper
 Optional ON/OFF switch (MSH-220)
 User replaceable ruby ball tip and cable
 Autodiscriminates among all major bar code
symbologies
 Bar code menu programmable

Page 2
Wedge Interface
The Opticon smart wand has built-in intelligence to
connect directly to a personal computer without
the need for a separate decoder box. Scanned bar
codes appear to the computer as if the data was
typed into the keyboard. Normal operation of the
keyboard is unaffected. The wedge interface is
compatible with virtually any application program
accepting keyboard input.
Advantages
Low cost  no separate decoder box required
No special software installation or technical
support required
Same communication signal format as key-
board
Simple installation
No external power supply
Full featured bar code menu offers user
flexibility
Uses existing keyboard type

Page 3
Set Up
Unpacking
Remove the smart wand from its packaging and
inspect it for damage. If the smart wand was
damaged in transit, call the Opticon Customer
Service Dept. at 800-636-0090.
Installation
A Y connection cable is provided for installation.
The smart wand is installed or wedged between
the keyboard and the computers CPU. The Y
cable connects both the smart wand and the
keyboard to the computer.
WARNING!
In order to avoid possibility of damage
to the computer, turn OFF the computer
prior to installing the smart wand.
Install both wand and Y cable while
power to the system is OFF.

Page 4
User Maintenance
There is no user maintenance required for the
OPTICON smart wand. Replacement wand tips
and cables are available from Opticon. To remove
wand tip, simply rotate the tip counter-clockwise.
To remove cable, simply pry the rubber cover
backward and remove the cable from the wand.
Programming the Smart Wand
This Users Guide provides an easy way of chang-
ing certain parameters. A parameter is changed
by scanning a specific bar code associated to a
specific function.
To select menu options:
1. Scan START. The smart wand will beep
intermittently to indicate that it is ready to be
programmed.
2. Make parameter selection from menu. A beep
and a read light (MSH-220 only) indicates that
the parameter has been scanned.
3. Scan END. This completes the operation and
the new parameter is saved in memory.
The smart wand is typically programmed as a
keyboard wedge for IBMs AT or PS/2 models 50,
60, 70 and 80. If the host computer is not one of
these models, please refer to Computer Type
Selection on page 18 of the bar code scanning
menu to make another selection.
NOTE: (B) A pointing finger indicates scanner
default settings.

Page 5
Scanning
If the wand has a trigger switch, press button near
the tip. Red LED illumination will emit from the
ruby ball tip of the wand. If the wand does not
have a trigger switch, then the red LED will remain
illuminated as long as the computer system is on.
1. Place the tip of the wand about ¼ to ½ inch
to the right or left of the bar code. The wand
top must make contact with the bar code
label.
2. Move the wand over the bar code label quickly
with uniform speed. For maximum perfor-
mance, slightly tilt the wand while scanning.
3. The wand will beep to indicate an audible
good read (if it does not beep, confirm that
beeper is enabled (page 38). If the wand has
a Good Read LED indicator (MSH-220 only),
it will illuminate indicating a good read.
NOTE: The wand will read all bar code symbologies
listed in the menu section of this Guide.

Page 6
Troubleshooting
A. If LEDs do not light up when installation
instructions are followed:
Make sure there is power to the system
Recycle computer power
Confirm computer fuses are ok.
Check for loose cable connection
B. If the wand tip lights up, Good Read beep is
audible, but outputs random characters to
screen, verify that the wand has been pro-
grammed to the correct settings:
Confirm selected Computer Type
matches the type of computer being used.
Adjust Intercharacter Delay settings.
Intercharacter delay settings will vary
according to the computer type being
used.
Is a dedicated file server being used?
Non-dedicated file serves may cause
problems for a Wedge interface. Opticon
recommends using an RS232C CCD smart
wand on non-dedicated file servers.
3. If the wand tip lights up, but Good Read
beep is not heard and no data appears on the
computer:
Is the bar code label readable? Does it
meet bar code specifications?
Does the smart wand read other bar code
labels? (If yes, the non-reading label may
be a label which the smart wand is not
programmed to decode.)
NOTE: If after performing these checks, the
smart wand is still not functioning, contact your
distributor or call Opticon Technical Support at
800-636-0090.