RIOTEC FS5020E User manual

Laser Barcode
Scanner
User’s Manual

FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Limited Warranty
No warranty of any kind is made in regard to this material, including, but not limited to,
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. We are not liable
for any errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with
furnishing, performance or use of this material. We shall be under no liability in respect of
any defect arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, negligence, abnormal working
conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings, or misuse or alteration or repair of
the products without written approval.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………..….2~3
2. INSTALLATION………………………………………………………………………………..….......4
3. SET UP FROM BAR CODE LABEL………………………………………………………….……..7
Multi-interface Functions……….………………………………………………………..8~9
Interface-KBW………………………………………………………………………………….10
Interface-Serial……..……………………………………………………………………11~12
Symbologies On/Off…………………………………………………………………….13~15
Symbologies Set Up…………………………………………………………………….16~21
Edit Setup Bar Codes……………………………………….……………….………..…… 22
Macro/Special Keys Setup Bar Codes………………………………………………….23
Termination String Setup Bar Codes…………………………………………………..24
4. APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR BEEPS……..………………….25~29

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Introduction

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Our 1D Laser barcode scanner combines the best scanning performance and value. The device
provides an accurate, easy, and fast method of data entry and data storage for computerized
information systems. It is easy to install and does not require Software or drivers to operate.
Our laser barcode scanner can compatible several interfaces (USB, K/B, RS-232,) and
numerous configurations, is a powerful and reliable handheld scanner without compromise.
All the operating parameters are programmed by bar code programming menu and stored in
non-volatile RAM which can retain the settings after power is turned off.
When a barcode is successful decoded, the blue LED light of the scanner will turn on and off.
The scanner will beep once. If the barcode is not successful read, the LED will show red and
the buzzer will not sound.
Exit Window
Trigger
Exit window
Buzzer
LED
LED
(g
reen/red
)
Exit Window
Trigger
Buzzer
Handle

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Installation
Insert the plug on the free end of the Communications Cable into the appropriate connector on
the host as below described:
1. USB cable Connection:
Reset Configuration to Defaults
If you are unsure of the scanner configuration or have scanned the incorrect codes,
please scan the “Reset Configuration to Defaults” barcode. This will reset the scanner
to its factory defaults settings in USB interface.
2. PS2 (K/B) cable Connection:
Connect with PC
Connect with PC
Connect with
keyboard’s connector

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Reset Configuration to Defaults
If you are unsure of the scanner configuration or have scanned the incorrect codes,
please scan the “Reset Configuration to Defaults” barcode. This will reset the scanner to
its factory defaults settings in PS/2 interface.
3. RS232 cable Connection:
NOTE: for Serial port (RS232 cable), please plug the power connector of 5V power
adapter to RS232 cable.
Reset Configuration to Defaults
If you are unsure of the scanner configuration or have scanned the incorrect codes,
please scan the “Reset Configuration to Defaults” barcode. This will reset the scanner to
its factory defaults settings. Then “000601” for RS232 serial setting.
Connect with PC
Require adapter for power supply

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4. Auto-sensing setup
For some scanners have auto-sensing function. There is an auto-sensing function button
shown on below photo. Default is ON.
*Auto-sensing normally is ON. Press once is OFF, Press once again is ON.
Operation
1. Be sure that Host computer is turned OFF.
2. Ensure that all connections are secure.
3. Turn on your host. And please operate the scanner under the right software
application, such as Notepad or Word(RS232 interface should be under
Hyper Terminal” and make the right setting).
4. Aim the scanner at a barcode, ensure that the scanner is in trigger mode (default),
and press the trigger.
5. On successful decode, the blue LED light will turn on and off. The scanner will
beep once.
Tip
Do not hold the scanner directly over a barcode at 90˚. Scanning light bounces directly
back into the scanner from the barcode label is known as specular reflection which will
create a "dead zone" where decoding is difficult. Practice a few times to find what range
of angles works best.
Auto-sensing
button

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Maintenance
Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may
affect scanning accuracy.
Wipe the scanner window gently with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning
optical material.
Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly onto the window.
Setup from Bar Code Label

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Multi-Interface Functions – 1
OUTPUT FIRMWARE VERSION RESET CONFIGURATION TO
DEFAULTS
OUTPUT MODE – KEYBOARD / USB OUTPUT
MODE
OUTPUT MODE - SERIAL
GOOD READ BEEP TONE – NONE BUZZER /
LED
GOOD READ BEEP TONE - RESET
DECODE OPTIONS REVERSE IMAGE –
ENABLE
IMAGE
DECODE OPTIONS REVERSE IMANGE
- DISABLE
DECODE OPTIONS SEND BAR CODE ID -
DISABLE
CODE ID
DECODE OPTIONS SEND BAR CODE
ID – AS A PREFIX
DECODE OPTIONS SEND BAR CODE ID -
RESET
DECODE OPTIONS SEND BAR CODE
ID – AS A SUFFIX