Themis TS-250 User manual

TS-250 Cordless Image Scanner
User Manual
Version: TS-250_UM_EN_V3.1.12

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Notice
Make sure you carefully read the following information to ensure that your barcode scanner is able to
perform at the level for which it is designed.
1. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis.
2. The right is reserved to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or
design.
3. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
4. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise
from the use of this manual.
5. A standard kit contains: a handheld unit, a cradle, a USB cable, an antenna, and a CD-ROM
(containing software and electrical manuals).
6. Do not throw or drop the scanner or otherwise subject it to strong impact, which can damage the
scanner, interrupt program execution, corrupt memory contents, or otherwise interfere with proper
operation.
7. Use a blunt object to operate the stroke keys. Use of a sharp pointed object can damage stroke
keys and cause shorting of internal circuitry.
8. Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to form on the scanner’s case. Operating
the scanner while condensation is present can interfere with proper operation. Take care to avoid
conditions that cause the formation of condensation. If condensation does form, wait until it dries
completely before using the scanner.
9. The scanner offers two kinds of wireless network topology: point coordination and distributed
coordination. The default setting of wireless network topology is point coordination. To change
the wireless network topology, you must change the setting of both handheld unit and cradle.
10. The scanners within same working area must apply the same wireless network topology.
11. When the point coordination wireless network topology is used, if multi-clusters are working in the
same area, then each cluster must use a different radio frequency channel. Both of the handheld
unit and cradle must be configured individually.
12. When the distributed coordination wireless network topology is used, if multi-clusters are working in
the same area, it is strongly recommended that different radio frequency channel numbers are
applied to different clusters. While setting up, only the radio frequency channel number of the first
handheld unit of a single cluster is required to be set. When the first handheld unit binds to the
cradle, the cradle will automatically obtain the radio frequency channel number of the handheld unit.
The consecutive joined handheld units will automatically obtain the radio frequency channel number
of the cradle.
13. In order to obtain constantly good communication quality, when in multi-clusters working mode, the
physical space between two cradles is required to be at least 2 meters.
14. In order to obtain constantly good communication quality, it is recommended to place the cradle on
a higher location, generally more than 1 meter above the ground. If working outdoor, the higher
location the better.

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Safety precautions –Danger!
Be sure to read the following safety precautions carefully before trying to use the barcode scanner for
the first time. Keep this manual in handy place for future reference.
Danger!
Lithium-ion battery
1) Never allow the battery to become wet. Water can create the danger of battery heat emission,
explosion, and fire.
2) Never use or leave the battery next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to
high heat. Doing so creates the danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
3) Never use the battery with any device other than this unit. Doing so can creates the danger of
battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
4) Note that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (-) terminals must be oriented correctly when it is
loaded into the Barcode Scanner. Connecting the battery with its terminals reversed creates the
danger of battery fluid leakage, heat emission, explosion, and fire.
5) Never dispose of the battery by incinerating it or otherwise expose it to heat. Doing so creates the
danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
6) Never allow the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery to become connected
(shorted) by metal. Doing so create the danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
7) Never transport or store the battery together with a necklace, hair pins or other metal objects.
Doing so can short battery terminals, and create the danger of battery heat emission, explosion
and fire. Be sure to place the battery in its case whenever transporting or storing it.
8) Never throw the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impact. Dong so creates the danger of
battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
9) Never pierce the battery with nails, hit it with a hammer, or step on it. Doing so can create the
danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
10) Never try to take apart the battery in any way. Doing so creates the danger of battery heat
emission, explosion, and fire.
11) Use only the specified charger to charge the battery. Use of other types of charger creates the
danger of battery heat emission explosion, and fire.

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Safety precautions –Warning!
Warning!
Disassembly and modification
Never try to disassemble or modify the unit in any way. High voltage inside creates the danger of
electrical shock.
Interior parts and components
Never touch interior high-voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical
shock.
Abnormal conditions
Should the unit become hot or start to emit smoke or a strange odor, immediately turn off the power
and contact your original dealer. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Foreign objects
Should any foreign matter ever get into the unit, immediately turn off the power and contact your
original dealer. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Dropping and damage
Should you drop the unit and damage it, immediately turn off the power and contact your original
dealer. Continue use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Laser beam
Never look directly into the laser beam. Doing so can cause serious eye damage.
Lithium-ion battery
1) Do not put a battery in microwave ovens or pressure cookers. Doing so may cause the battery to
overheat, explode or burst into flames.
2) Do not use a battery that smells strange, is overheating, is a strange color, or is a strange shape.
Doing so may cause the battery to overheat, explode or burst into flames.
3) If the amount of time period the battery can serve becomes considerably short, stop using it. It
may indicate the possibility of a malfunction in the battery. Continued charging the battery creates
the danger of heat emission, explosion, and fire.
4) Stop charging the battery after the recommended time even if it is not fully charged. Continuing to
charge the battery may cause the battery to over heat, explode or burst into flames.
5) If the battery leaks fluid or emits a strange smell, remove it from near heat or flames. Burning may
cause the battery to explode or burst into flames. Should fluid from the battery accidentally get
into your eyes, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water such as tap water
and then consult a physician immediately.

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Cradle with RS-232 cable and adaptor
1) Power the cradle only with a power outlet whose voltage matches that marked on the adaptor
specified in this manual.
2) Avoid conditions that can cause damage or breaks in the power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on the power cord. Keep it away from sources of heat. Any of these conditions can
damage the power cord, creating the danger of fire and electrical shock.
3) Never modify, sharply bend, twist, or pull on the power cord. Doing so creates the danger of fire
and electrical shock.
4) Use only the AC/DC adaptor and charger specified in this manual. Use of other AC/DC adaptor
models or chargers creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
5) Should the power cord ever become severely damaged, contact your original dealer. Use of a
damaged electrical cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Moisture
Keep the Basic Unit and the Barcode Scanner away from vases, planters, cups, glasses and other
containers of liquid. Also keep it away from metal. Water and metal getting into the unit creates the
danger of fire and electrical shock.

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Safety precautions –Caution!
Caution!
Foreign objects
Take care to ensure that metal or combustible objects are not inserted into the openings of the unit.
Such objects create the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Location
1) Do not locate the unit on a surface that is unstable or uneven. Doing so creates the danger of the
unit falling, which can cause personal injury.
2) Do not locate the unit in an area subjected to large amounts of humidity or dust. Doing so creates
the danger of fire and electrical shock.
3) Do not leave the unit for long periods in a car parked in direct sunlight.
Heavy objects
Never place heavy objects on top of the unit. Doing so creates the risk of a loss of balance and the
object falling, which can cause personal injury.
Scan window
1) Never apply strong pressure to the mirror or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can crack the
mirror and create the danger of personal injury.
2) Should the mirror ever break, never touch the mirror broken. Doing so can cause personal injury.
Lithium-ion battery
1) Never leave the battery in an area expose to direct sunlight, in a car parked in direct sunlight, or
any other very hot area. Doing so creates the danger of heat emission and fire, as well as
deterioration of battery performance and shortening of its service life.
2) Do not use the battery in areas where static electricity is being generated. Doing so creates the
danger of battery heat emission, explosion, and fire.
3) Temperature ranges for battery use, charging and storage are specified below. Temperatures
outside these ranges create the danger of deterioration of battery performance and shortening of
its service life as well as fluid leakage and heat generation.
4) Operating Temperature: -20℃to 60℃.
5) Charging Temperature: 0℃to 45℃.
6) Storage Temperature: -20℃to 45℃.
7) Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
8) Keep the battery out of the reach of small children. Do not let small children remove the battery
from the charger or the unit it is powering.
Cradle with RS-232 cable and adaptor
1) Keep the power cord away from stoves and other sources of extreme heat. Heat can melt the
insulation of the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock.
2) Never pull on the power cord when unplugging it. Doing so can damage the cord and create the

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danger of personal injury, fire and electrical shock. Always hold onto the pug when unplugging it
from the wall outlet.
3) Never touch the plug while your hands are wet. Doing so can create the danger of electrical
shock.
4) Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before moving the Basic Unit. Failure to do
so can result in damage to the power cord caused by pulling it, which creates the danger of fire
and electrical shock.
5) Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the Basic Unit and charger.
6) Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord after use.
7) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and clean the area around the plugs at least once a
year. If dust collects on the AC/DC adaptor, humidity or moisture may cause a fault in the
insulation, which may result in a fire.

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Contents
Notice............................................................................................................................................... i
Safety precautions –Danger!.............................................................................................................ii
Safety precautions –Warning! ..........................................................................................................iii
Safety precautions –Caution! ........................................................................................................... v
Contents.........................................................................................................................................vii
1 Specifications................................................................................................................................ 1
1-1 Technical specifications ................................................................................................................... 1
1-2 Default setting for each barcode ...................................................................................................... 3
2 Get started.................................................................................................................................... 4
2-1 Cable connector pin-outs descriptions for cradle............................................................................. 4
2-2 Dimensions....................................................................................................................................... 5
2-3 Parts of the scanner ......................................................................................................................... 6
2-4 Power on/off handheld unit and charge battery ............................................................................... 7
2-5 Installation of cradle.......................................................................................................................... 8
3 Progamming menus .................................................................................................................... 10
3-1 Example 1: Single-parameter setting by scanning 1D barcodes................................................... 10
3-2 Example 2: Multiple-parameter setting by scanning a QR code barcode ..................................... 11
3-3 Description of point coordination and distributed coordination wireless network .......................... 12
3-3-1 Sketch map of point coordination operating mode.................................................................. 13
3-3-2 Sketch map of distributed coordination operating mode......................................................... 14
3-4 Point coordination wireless communication setting ....................................................................... 15
3-4-1 Point coordination wireless communication setting for handheld unit .................................... 15
3-4-2 Point coordination wireless communication setting for cradle ................................................ 20
3-5 Distributed coordination wireless communication setting .............................................................. 22
3-5-1 Cluster establishment example ............................................................................................... 22
3-5-2 Distributed coordination wireless communication setting for handheld unit ........................... 24
3-5-3 Distributed coordination wireless communication setting for cradle ....................................... 26
3-6 Keyboard wedge interface for cradle ............................................................................................. 27
3-7 RS-232 interface for cradle ............................................................................................................ 31
3-8 USB interface for cradle ................................................................................................................. 33
3-9 Handheld scan & some global settings.......................................................................................... 35
3-10 Indication for handheld unit .......................................................................................................... 38
3-11 Decode illumination and decode aiming pattern.......................................................................... 39
3-12 Single type of barcode, Multi-symbols, and Vertical centering read............................................ 40
3-13 DPM, Multiple symbols, Structured append read, etc.................................................................. 43
3-14 UPC-A........................................................................................................................................... 47
3-15 UPC-E........................................................................................................................................... 49
3-16 UPC-E1......................................................................................................................................... 51

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3-17 EAN-13 (ISBN/ISSN).................................................................................................................... 53
3-18 EAN-8 ........................................................................................................................................... 55
3-19 Code 39 (Code 32, Trioptic Code 39) .......................................................................................... 57
3-20 Interleaved 2 of 5.......................................................................................................................... 60
3-21 Industrial 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................. 62
3-22 Matrix 2 of 5.................................................................................................................................. 63
3-23 Codabar........................................................................................................................................ 64
3-24 Code 128 ...................................................................................................................................... 66
3-25 UCC/EAN 128 .............................................................................................................................. 68
3-26 ISBT 128....................................................................................................................................... 70
3-27 Code 93 ........................................................................................................................................ 71
3-28 Code 11 ........................................................................................................................................ 72
3-29 MSI/Plessey.................................................................................................................................. 74
3-30 UK/Plessey ................................................................................................................................... 76
3-31 China Post .................................................................................................................................... 77
3-32 China Finance .............................................................................................................................. 78
3-33 GS1 DataBar (GS1 DataBar Truncated)...................................................................................... 80
3-34 GS1 DataBar Limited ................................................................................................................... 81
3-35 GS1 DataBar Expanded............................................................................................................... 82
3-36 PDF417......................................................................................................................................... 83
3-37 MicroPDF417................................................................................................................................ 84
3-38 QR Code....................................................................................................................................... 85
3-39 Data Matrix ................................................................................................................................... 86
3-40 Han Xin Code ............................................................................................................................... 87
3-41 Aztec Code ................................................................................................................................... 88
3-42 G1-G6 & C1-C2 & FN1 substitution string setting........................................................................ 89
3-43 G1-G4 string position & Code ID position .................................................................................... 93
3-44 String transmission....................................................................................................................... 94
4 Test barcode symbols.................................................................................................................. 97
5 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 101
6 ASCII Table .............................................................................................................................. 102
7 Barcode representing non-printable character............................................................................. 103
8 Return default parameters ......................................................................................................... 104
9 Display firmware version & radio communication setting.............................................................. 105
10 Quick setting to point or distributed coordination wireless network.............................................. 106
11 Configuration alphanumeric entry barcode ................................................................................ 107