Scantech VEGA V-1020 User manual

U s e r ’ s M a n u a l
VEGA Area Imager V-1020/V-1020BT
Handheld Bar code Scanner

Notice: The manufacturer shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages
in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of the publication
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User’s Installation and Configuration Manual
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Copyright © 2009, Scantech-ID BV.
This manual is copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not, in
whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted to any electronic
medium or machine readable form without prior written consent of Scantech-ID BV.
Limited Warranty
Under all circumstances this manual should be read attentively, before installing and/or using the
product. In no event shall Scantech-ID BV be liable for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or
incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this documentation or product, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Scantech-ID BV shall not be liable for any
hardware, software, or data that is stored or used with the product, including the cost of repairing,
replacing or recovering the above. Scantech-ID BV reserves the right to change parts of the device at
any time without preceding or direct announcement to the client.
Scantech-ID BV reserves the right to revise this manual, and to make changes in the contents without
obligation to notify any person or entity of the revision or change. A serial number appears on the
product. Make sure that this official registration number has not been removed. It should be used
whenever servicing by Scantech-ID BV or an authorized Scantech dealer is necessary.
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, may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. 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 receiving antenna.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increate 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 help.
You are cautioned that change or modification not expressly by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
V1.1 July 2009

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Table of contents
Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1 Product Safety ……………………………………………………….9
1.1 Safety & Caution .............................................................................10
1.2 FCC Warning ..................................................................................11
1.3 Scanner Labelling ...........................................................................12
Chapter 2 General Description ………………………………………………..13
2.1 Use of the VEGA .............................................................................14
Chapter 3 Installation of the VEGA V-1020 ………………………………….15
3.1 V-1020 Unpacking ...........................................................................16
3.2 V-1020 Mounting .............................................................................17
3.3 V-1020 USB Driver ..........................................................................18
Chapter 4 Installation of the VEGA V-1020BT ………………………………19
4.1 V-1020BT Unpacking .....................................................................20
4.2 V-1020BT Cradle Installation ..........................................................22
4.3 V-1020BT Setup Bluetooth Communication ....................................22
Chapter 5 Cover Display ……………………………………………………….26
5.1 Setup Cover Display ........................................................................27

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Chapter 6 Configuring the VEGA …………………………………………….. 31
6.1 Preface ........................................................................................... 32
6.2 Factory Default Setting ................................................................... 34
Chapter 7 Programming Codes ……………………………………………….35
7.1 Return to Default............................................................................. 36
7.2 RS232 Mode Parameters ................................................................ 37
7.3 Bluetooth Scanner Setup ................................................................ 45
7.4 Bluetooth Cradle Setup ................................................................... 48
7.5 Decoding Selection ......................................................................... 50
7.6 Australian Post Settings .................................................................. 59
7.7 Aztec Settings ................................................................................. 60
7.8 BPO Settings .................................................................................. 62
7.9 Canada Post Settings ..................................................................... 63
7.10 Codabar Settings ............................................................................... 64
7.11 Codablock Settings ............................................................................ 67
7.12 Code 11 Settings ............................................................................. 68
7.13 Code 39 Settings ............................................................................ 69
7.14 Code 93 / Code 93i Settings ........................................................... 72
7.15 Code 128 / GSI-128 Settings .......................................................... 73
7.16 DataMatrix Settings ........................................................................ 77
7.17 Dutch Post Settings ........................................................................ 78
7.18 EAN /UPC Parameters Settings .......................................... ............79
7.19 GS1 Composite Settings ................................................................ .84
7.20 GS1 DataBar Settings ..................................................................... 86
7.21 Infomail Settings ............................................................................. 87
7.22 Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings .............................................................. 88
7.23 Japan Post Settings ........................................................................ 90

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7.24 Matrix 2 of 5 Settings .......................................................................91
7.25 MaxiCode Settings ..........................................................................92
7.26 MicroPDF417 Settings.....................................................................93
7.27 MSI code Settings ...........................................................................94
7.28 PDF417 Settings .............................................................................95
7.29 Planet Settings ................................................................................98
7.30 Plessey code Settings .....................................................................99
7.31 Postnet Settings ............................................................................100
7.32 QR Code Settings .........................................................................101
7.33 Standard 2 of 5 Settings ................................................................102
7.34 Sweden Post Settings ...................................................................104
7.35 Telepen Settings ...........................................................................105
7.36 TLC 39 Settings ............................................................................106
7.37 Miscellaneous Parameters ............................................................107
7.38 Preambles and Postambles ...........................................................108
Chapter 8 Operating Settings ………………………………………………..110
8.1 Scanning Triggering ......................................................................111
8.2 Time out ........................................................................................114
8.3 Good Read Mode ..........................................................................115
8.4 Buzzer Beep Tone.........................................................................116
8.5 Good Read Duration .....................................................................118
Chapter 9 Imager settings ……………………………………………………120
9.1 Imager mode .................................................................................121

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Appendices ............................................................................................ 122
A Decimal Value Table .......................................................................... 123
B ASCII Table ....................................................................................... 124
C Readable Symbologies ...................................................................... 125
D Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 126
E Scan Map .......................................................................................... 127
F Overview Partnumbers ....................................................................... 129

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Introduction
VEGA is a cutting-edge gun-type barcode scanner which is designed
specifically for retail market. To the brand new series of VEGA, we add on
more user-friendly functions with detachable cable that makes it more easily
to be operated by the customers.
Speaking of the performance, this scanner supports middle to long range
operation. According to specification, VEGA supports the reading depth up
to 440 mm, scan rate is up to 200 scans / per second in linear emulation or
56 images / per second in 2D mode.
The new VEGA scanner has most modern design with the decorative cover
display on the top of the scanner that will enhance the looks of the checkout
counter in the retail market. This magnificent design allowed end-users to
display their product information or any relevant commercial message in the
cover display. This advanced mechanical design truly creates a win-win
solution for both POS retail systems and consumers.
In short, VEGA is absolutely a high performance gun-type scanner, which
provides the customer with the most cost-effective solution in the market. It
is perfectly suitable and definitely the best choice for any retailers using
POS environment.
Quality and Durability
The VEGA comes with the same top quality as all other Scantech-ID
products. So at a very competitive price the same quality and performance
of more expensive products is available. Due to the high MTBF times of
every component a long and service free operation time is secured.
Connectivity
The VEGA is available into interface types, RS232 interface, USB interface
and also with Bluetooth technology, so there is always a solution to connect
the Vega to your POS system.

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Chapter 1 Product Safety

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1.1 SAFETY & CAUTION
1. Please read the following safety statement carefully.
2. Please preserve this user manual for reference sometime.
3. Before cleaning the VEGA, the users must cut off all AC power. Do not
use liquid or spray type of detersive to clean the VEGA. Please use
dampish cotton cloth to clean the VEGA.
4. The outlet must set nearby the VEGA for connecting power easily.
5. Keep the VEGA dry to avoid short circuit.
6. During installation you must fix the equipment at solid table to avoid
damage caused by falling.
7. Before inserting power please ensure the voltage is healthy to the
equipment.
8. For safety please tie wire well and don’t put anything on the wire.
9. If you don’t use this equipment for long time, please cut off the power to
avoid damage from surge power.
10. Don’t spray any liquid on this scanner because it may cause a fire or
short circuit.
11. Please do not open the equipment. For safety only the qualified
serviceman can open the equipment.
12. If there are the following situations please contact with the qualified
serviceman to check this equipment.
(a) The damage of wire or pin of power supply.
(b) Some Liquid infiltrate into the equipment.
(c) The equipment has been exposed to wet environment.
(d) The equipment can’t work well.
(e) The equipment has any obvious damage, making the VEGA
working abnormally.
13. Don’t storage the VEGA at the temperature lower than -20°C (-4°F) or
higher than +70°C (158°F) to avoid any damage.

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1.2 FCC WARNING
This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC.
Any operation must comply with the conditions below:
(a) The equipment will not cause any severe interference.
(b) The equipment can avoid any interference from environment.
Statement:
This product is classified as A class product.
In environment this product may cause some interference. In
this situation the user may do something to avoid interference.

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1.3 SCANNER LABELLING
Model Name: VEGA V-1020 Area Imager
VEGA V-1020BT Area Imager Bluetooth
Serial Number: Product Serial No. (VA……..)
See Appendix F for more information in detail.
Model Name
Serial Number

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Chapter 2 General Description

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2.1 USE OF THE VEGA
The VEGA is very ergonomic and modern designed and very user friendly. It
can be connected to your POS or Host system trough a RS232 cable, KBW
cable, USB cable or with Bluetooth wireless.
To read a bar code, you simply press the red trigger button and aim the beam
to the bar code. But you need to position the beam so that it falls across all
bars in the 1D barcodes. You will hear one beep and the green LED indicator
will lights on after scan successfully.
The programming of the VEGA is very easy, you can set-up the VEGA by
scan all necessary programming codes one time that meet applications, the
settings are directly saved permanently, and all settings can be disabled after
scan reset factory default.
Thanks to the power full decoding processor, the VEGA can decode all major
1D codes.

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Chapter 3 Installation of the VEGA V-1020

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3.1 V-1020 UNPACKING
Unpack the VEGA as follows:
1. Take the VEGA and its accessories out of the box.
2. Remove the packing material.
3. Check the packing list to make sure you have received all of the items
ordered.
Standard Shipment Package
a. VEGA Area imager handheld bar code scanner
b. Power Adaptor if apply
c. User Manual
d. Communication Cable
e. Stand
f. Transparent Cover Plate
4. Visually inspect the VEGA and accessories for any evidence of physical
damage.
5. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, immediately contact
your dealer.
ATTENTION
Store the packing material and boxes: it should be used
whenever the VEGA is transported for servicing.

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3.2 V-1020 MOUNTING
Once you have unpacked all components, you can start installing the VEGA.
Installing the VEGA is divided in different steps:
1. Connect the VEGA to the supplied communication cable (RJ45 side).
2. Connect the VEGA communication cable to the POS or Host system.
3. Connect the Power supply (if needed) to Power cable inlet.
4. Plug the power supply into the AC outlet.

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3.3 V-1020 USB(VIRTUAL COMPORT EMULATION)
DRIVER
In case you will use the VEGA with USB virtual com port emulation, it is
necessary to install the correct USB driver on your POS or Host system,
needed for correct operation between your system and the VEGA scanner.
You can download this USB driver from the Scantech-ID web site:
www. Scantech-ID.com / Support / Downloads

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Chapter 4 Installation of the VEGA V-1020BT