SATO Argox AI-6800 User manual

AI-6800
CCD Scanner
User Guide
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Version: V1.9
Date: March. 27, 2020

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Revision History
Changes to the user manual are listed below:
Version
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Description
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1.0
2016/1/14
Initial release
2.0
2020/3/27
Delete the AI-6800Lmodel
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Regulatory Compliance
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.

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CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
RF exposure warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING:
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
The equipment must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Note All brands and trademarks shall
belong to their respective owner.
Note Specification is subject to changes
without notice.

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Contents
1Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 Unpacking .......................................................1
1.2 Understand your scanner................................3
1.2.1 Scanner .....................................................3
1.2.2 Stand(optional accessory).........................4
1.3 Indicators.........................................................5
1.3.1 Status lights...............................................5
1.3.2 Status sound .............................................5
1.3.3 Vibration ...................................................5
2Get started ............................................................6
2.1 Installation.......................................................6
2.1.1 Set up your scanner..................................6
2.1.2 How to scan ..............................................7
2.1.3 Work with the ASCII table.........................7
2.2 Unplug cable ...................................................8
3Controls and settings.............................................9
3.1 Interface selection.........................................12
3.1.1 USB HID key board..................................13
3.1.2 RS-232.....................................................16
3.2 Scan properties .............................................19
3.3 Indicator........................................................24
3.4 Characters and strings (transmission) ...........26
3.4.1 Prefix and suffix ......................................26
3.4.2 Preamble and postamble........................27
3.4.3 String groups...........................................29
Example ..................................................29
3.4.4 ID, name and capitalization ....................33
3.5 Scanner information......................................35
3.5.1 Parameters..............................................35

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3.5.2 Data Magic settings ................................36
3.5.3 Firmware version ....................................36
3.6 Reset your scanner........................................37
3.7 Update firmware...........................................38
Install driver............................................46
3.8 Data Magic ....................................................48
Data Magic commands ...........................49
3.8.1 Bar code scanning...................................52
Data format.............................................52
Bar codes ................................................55
Example ..................................................57
Scan Utility ........................................................62
Virtual COM ............................................66
4Bar codes ............................................................68
UPC-A ..................................................................68
UPC-E...................................................................72
EAN-13 ................................................................75
EAN-8 ..................................................................78
Code 39 ...............................................................82
Interleaved 2 of 5 ................................................86
Industrial 2 of 5 ...................................................88
Matrix 2 of 5........................................................90
Codabar...............................................................92
Code 128 / GS1-128 ............................................95
Code 93 ...............................................................99
Code 11 .............................................................101
MSI/Plessey.......................................................103
UK/Plessey ........................................................105
Telepen..............................................................107
Standard 2 of 5..................................................109
China Post .........................................................111

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Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)...........................113
Code 16K ...........................................................115
EAN UCC Composite..........................................117
GS1 Databar Omnidirectional ...........................119
GS1 Databar Limited .........................................121
GS1 Databar Expanded......................................123
5Troubleshooting ................................................125
5.1 Scanner issues.............................................125
5.2 Bar code issues............................................125
6Specifications ....................................................127
6.1 Pin Assignments ..........................................129
Appendix A. Test symbologies ..............................130
Appendix B. ASCII table ........................................133
Appendix C. Default settings of bar codes............134
Appendix D. Data entry bar codes ........................136

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1Introduction
AI-6800 is a cord scanner that can read bar
codes on objects or on screens. The high
performance scanning engine delivers high
speed and high readability, making it an ideal
scanning solution for business.
￭High decoding performance Fast and
easy scan for 1D bar codes.
￭Water resistant and dust-tight With the
IP65 rating, AI-6800 can be used in various
environment without being damaged by
water and dust.
1.1 Unpacking
Make sure all of the following items are
included in your package.
Scanner
Quick Start Guide

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USB Cable
or
RS-232 Cable
Plug and Power Supply
Stand
Power supply is optional
accessory for RS-232
packs.
Stand is optional
accessory
When you receive your scanner, open the
package immediately and inspect for shipping
damage. If you discover any damage, contact
the shipping company and file a claim. Argox
is not responsible for any damage incurred
during shipping. Save all package materials for
the shipping company to inspect.
Note If any item is missing, please
contact your local dealer.

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1.2 Understand your scanner
1.2.1 Scanner
￭Perspective
￭Bottom