Unitech Ms084 User manual

- MS840 / MS084-

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

Wireless Laser Bar Code Scanner

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the MS840 Wireless Scanner.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or

mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval

systems, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. The material in this manual is

subject to change without notice.

Unitech global website address: http://www.ute.com

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Warning 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 with radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference with 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.

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements,

avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

3. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not

expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

FCC Label Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF

exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material

broilleur du Canada.

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European Conformity Statement

Declaration of Conformity with regards to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC

directives.

RoHS Statement

This device conforms to RoHS (Reduction Of

Hazardous Substances) European Union regulations

that set maximum concentration limits on hazardous

materials used in electrical and electronic

equipment.

Taiwan NCC Warning Statement

交通部電信總局低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 (930322)

根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定：

十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更

頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應

立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之

無線電通信。

低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用

Laser Information

The Unitech MS840 series is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of

DHHS/CDRH 21CFR Subchapter J and to the requirements of IEC 825-1. Class II and Class 2

products are not considered to be hazardous. The MS840 series contains internally a Visible

Laser Diode (VLD) whose emissions do not exceed the maximum limits as set forth in the above

regulations. The scanner is designed so that there is no human access to harmful laser light

during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service operations.

The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS/IEC for the MS840 series' optional laser

scanner module is located on the memory compartment cover, on the back of the unit.

CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous laser light. Use of optical instruments with

the scanner, including binoculars, microscopes, and magnifying glasses, with will

increase eye damage.

This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user.

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Battery Notices

The MS840 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery. The battery will discharge after an extended

period of no use.

When the battery is discharged, recharge the unit for 4.5 hours in order to fully charge the

battery.

Note: To guarantee optimal performance, it is advised that rechargeable batteries be replaced

every year, or when 500 charge/discharge cycles are achieved. It is normal that the

battery balloons or expands beyond one year or the maximum of 500 cycles. Although it

does not cause harm, it cannot be used again and must be disposed of according to the

location's safe battery disposal procedures.

If the performance decrease is greater than 20% in a Lithium-Ion battery, the battery is at

the end of its life cycle. Do not continue to use, and ensure the battery is disposed of

properly.

The length of time that a battery lasts depends on the battery type and how the device is used.

Conserve the battery life by doing the following:

Avoid frequent full discharges because this places additional strain on the battery. Several

partial discharges with frequent recharges are better than a full discharge. Recharging a

partially charged lithium-Ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory.

Keep the lithium-Ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery

at a 40% charge level.

Do not leave the lithium-Ion battery discharged and unused for an extended period

because the battery will wear out and the longevity of the battery will be at least half of the

one with frequent recharges.

Battery charge notice

It is important to consider the environment temperature when the Lithium-Ion battery pack is

charged. Charging is most efficient at normal room temperature or in a slightly cooler

environment. It is essential that batteries are charged within the stated range of 0°C to 40°C.

Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their

charging life cycle.

CAUTION! Do not charge batteries at a temperature lower than 0°C. This will increase the

internal resistance to cause heat and make the batteries unstable and unsafe.

Please use a battery temperature detecting device for a charger to ensure a safe

charging temperature range.

Storage and safety notice

Although the charged Lithium-Ion battery may be left unused for several months, their capacity

may be depleted due to build up of internal resistance. If this happens they will require

recharging prior to use. Lithium-Ion battery may be stored at temperatures between -30°C to

70°C, however they may deplete more rapidly at higher temperatures. It is recommended to

store batteries at room temperature.

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Warranty

The following items covered under the Unitech Limited Warranty are free from defects during

normal use:

MS840 – 1-year limited warranty.

Lithium-Ion battery – 6-month limited warranty.

Warranty becomes void if equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by

accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.

Use only the adapter supplied. Using the wrong adapter may damage the unit and will void the

warranty.

Class A ITE

Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisfies the class A ITE limits but not the

class B ITE limits. The following warning shall be included in the instructions for use:

Warning

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents

Preface ....................................................................................................................................... i

About This Manual .................................................................................................................... i

Regulatory Compliance Statements.........................................................................................ii

FCC Warning Statement ......................................................................................................ii

FCC Label Statement...........................................................................................................ii

RF Radiation Exposure Statement .......................................................................................ii

Canadian Compliance Statement........................................................................................iii

European Conformity Statement .........................................................................................iv

RoHS Statement .................................................................................................................iv

Taiwan NCC Warning Statement.........................................................................................iv

Laser Information....................................................................................................................iv

Battery Notices ........................................................................................................................v

Battery charge notice .......................................................................................................... v

Storage and safety notice....................................................................................................vi

Warranty ................................................................................................................................vii

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... i

Chapter 1................................................................................................................................... 1

Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1

Introducing the MS840............................................................................................................ 1

Chapter 2................................................................................................................................... 8

Battery Charging and Connection .......................................................................................... 8

Battery Charging via Cradle.................................................................................................... 8

Connection of a Scanner through a Cradle to a PC................................................................ 9

Serial Port Profile (SPP)...................................................................................................... 9

Wall-Mount Installation of a Cradle ................................................................................... 10

Wireless Connection of a Scanner to a PC........................................................................... 13

Human Interface Device (HID) Profile ............................................................................... 13

Change between the SPP and the HID ................................................................................ 16

Memory Buffer Setting .......................................................................................................... 16

Batch Mode....................................................................................................................... 17

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Inventory Mode ................................................................................................................. 17

LED / Beeper Indication for Scanner .................................................................................... 19

LED Indication for Scanner ............................................................................................... 19

Beeper Indication for Scanner........................................................................................... 19

LED Indication for Cradle...................................................................................................... 21

Chapter 3................................................................................................................................. 23

Barcode Setting...................................................................................................................... 23

Barcode Menu Setting .......................................................................................................... 23

Barcode Length Setting ........................................................................................................ 25

Code ID Setting .................................................................................................................... 25

Preamble (Prefix) and Postamble (Suffix)............................................................................. 26

Predefined Labels................................................................................................................. 26

Quick Setup .......................................................................................................................... 27

Batch Setup .......................................................................................................................... 27

Scanner Configuration Manager Software............................................................................ 31

Chapter 4................................................................................................................................. 32

Output Data Editing................................................................................................................ 32

Programming ........................................................................................................................ 34

Programming Sequence ................................................................................................... 34

Preparation........................................................................................................................ 34

Programming Sheet .......................................................................................................... 35

Parameter Entry................................................................................................................ 35

Qualifier ................................................................................................................................ 37

Input ID ............................................................................................................................. 37

Length ............................................................................................................................... 37

Match ................................................................................................................................ 39

Modifier................................................................................................................................. 39

A-String ............................................................................................................................. 39

O-String............................................................................................................................. 41

Examples.............................................................................................................................. 41

Example 1 ......................................................................................................................... 41

Example 2 ......................................................................................................................... 41

Advanced Features............................................................................................................... 42

Appendix A ............................................................................................................................. 46

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Quick Setup Sheet.................................................................................................................. 46

Appendix B ............................................................................................................................. 48

Function Codes ...................................................................................................................... 48

Function Codes for PC ......................................................................................................... 48

Function Codes for IBM Terminals........................................................................................ 50

Appendix C ............................................................................................................................. 51

Setup Menu............................................................................................................................. 51

Appendix D ............................................................................................................................. 65

Full ASCII Chart ...................................................................................................................... 65

Appendix E ............................................................................................................................. 69

Barcode Test Chart ................................................................................................................ 69

Appendix F.............................................................................................................................. 70

Worldwide Support ................................................................................................................ 70

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Chapter 1

Overview

Introducing the MS840

First of all, thank you for choosing Unitech’s products. This scanner has capability of

precise barcode scanning, reconnecting automatically after off-line in a long

transmitting distance. It not only provides convenient and high efficient performance

but also is well featured with wireless technology.

The cradle (optional) is provided with a charger and a wireless dongle together. The

scanner has a prolonged battery life, being thus able to work continuously for 10

hours under scanning per 3 seconds once in 100 meters of long-range

communication.

You can accelerate productivity, lower cost of ownership, and even enjoy the delight

of move-around freedom. The device is the best scanning partner you can trust.

Thank you for choosing Unitech product.

Features -

Extremely low power consumption

Firmware upgradeable

Supports most popular barcode symbologies, including GS1-128 (EAN-128),

GS1 DataBar (RSS), etc.

Supports 2 scan profiles, Serial Port Profile (SPP) profile and Human Interface

Device (HID) Profile

User feedback via LED indicator and beeper

Beeping tone and duration programmable for Good Read

Up to 3 scanners connected to one base

Up to 4KB of memory buffer for reading when scanner out of range

Capable of transmitting scanned data, emulating a serial cable (SPP) or as

keyboard input (HID), to a laptop PC or PDA with wireless technology

Parameters programmable, including data output format, editing format,

symbologies, etc.

Over 10 hours of operation time

Application -

Warehouse

Pharmacies

Logistics

Retailers

Point of sale (POS)

Inventory Management

Distribution & Transportation

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Content -

Scanner user has

Wireless laser scanner * 1

Power adapter (1010-601959G) for scanner * 1

User's manual CD * 1

Quickly reference guide * 1

Scanner/cradle user has

Wireless laser scanner * 1

Cable (PS2/USB/RS232) (optional) * 1

Cradle * 1

Power adapter (1010-900008G) for cradle * 1

User's manual CD * 1

Quickly reference guide * 1

Note:

1. The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order.

Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the

scanner.

2. When you receive and unpack the package at first time, if an item above is lost,

please contact the dealer you bought from, immediately.

3. Environment temperature for charging should be in 0°C - 40°C.

4. Up to 3 scanner devices work with only 1 host PC through 1 cradle or wireless

receiver.

5. The scanner’s default power off (idle mode) time is 1 min.

6. When you use the scanner for the first time, the scanner must be charged

continuously for 4.5 hours.

[Scanner Body Aspect]

LED Lamp

Scanner

Window

Trigger

Cradle Detecting

Points for Charge

Reset Pinhole

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[Cradle Aspect]

Note:

1. If you remove the wedge and flip it upside down, it acts as a clip to hold up the scanner when the

base is mounted to the wall.

2. The cradle foot serves for table mount when being fixed to the upper portion adjacent to the

antenna; the cradle foot serves for wall mount when being fixed to the lower portion on the

guidance grooves.

3. When the interface switch is pushed to the left side (default), a keyboard can be connected with

the PS2 cable to the cradle to work with the cradle; when the interface switch is pushed to the

right side, the keyboard, even if connected with the PS2 cable to the cradle, cannot work.

4. The guidance groove is designed for arrangement of the power cord and the communication

cable (USB/RS232/PS2).

USB Cable

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Power Adapter

Communication

Status LED Power LED

Page Button

Antenna

Scanner Detecting

Points for Charge

USB/RS232/PS2 Socket

PS2 Cable

RS232 Cable

Wedge

Note 1 Host Address

Power Socket

Cradle Foot

Note 2

Reset Pinhole

Guidance Groove

Note 4

Interface Switch

Note 4

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Chapter 2

Battery Charging and Connection

Battery Charging via Cradle

The battery is in advance loaded into the compartment of the scanner and may not

be fully charged before shipment. When you receive the package and use the

MS840 for the first time, you will need to fully charge the battery.

Note: It takes approximately 4.5 hours to fully charge the battery.

To charge the scanner with a cradle, follow the instructions below:

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power

socket on the bottom of cradle.

Plug the AC adapter cord into an electrical

outlet.

Now, check whether the power LED on

the cradle is bright in solid green and the

communication status LED on the cradle

is bright in solid blue.

3. Place the scanner in the cradle. The

scanner LED will be red to indicate

charging. When the scanner is charged,

the LED will turn off.

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To charge the scanner without a cradle, follow the instructions below:

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power

socket of the foot of scanner.

Plug the AC adapter cord into an electrical

outlet.

Now, check whether the scanner LED will

be bright in solid red during charging.

When the charging is done, the scanner

LED will turn off.

Connection of a Scanner through a Cradle to a PC

Serial Port Profile (SPP)

In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and a scanner

through a cradle, we suggest that you follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. Determine to supply AC power to the cradle.

2. Turn on your computer.

3. Connect the cradle to the USB, RS232, or PS2 port of your computer

respectively with a USB cable, RS232 cable, or PS2 cable.

4. Determine that the power LED on the cradle is bright in solid green and the

communication status LED on the cradle is bright in solid blue.

5. By default, the MS840 operates in SPP. Thus, by using at most 3 scanners,

scan the HOST ADDRESS barcode on the bottom side of the cradle.

6. The scanner LED should turn off and beep shortly one time with a high tone and

the communication status LED on the cradle should flash in blue.

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In SPP mode, the cradle is set for functions necessarily through SCM.

The configuration of connection between your PC and the scanner through the

The Host Address barcode is on the bottom side of the cradle.

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cradle is illustrated below.

Wall-Mount Installation of a Cradle

Before mounting the cradle onto the wall, read the instruction made below.

Mounting Kit (Optional)

If you want to mount the MS840 cradle onto the wall, an iron plate, two screws, and

two plastic conical anchors are required.

Iron Plate 2 Screws 2 Plastic Conical Anchors

Before mounting the cradle onto the wall, prepare a screwdriver and read the

step-by-step instructions made below.

USB Interface

PS2 Interface

RS232 Interface

Wireless connection to cradle

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Follow the steps below to mount the cradle onto the wall.

Step 1: Loose and remove 2 screws from the stand of cradle by using a screwdriver.

Then, remove the stand from the cradle.

Step 2: Move the stand of cradle to the lower portion of the cradle from the upper

portion adjacent to the antenna. Then, secure the stand to the cradle with 2

screws by using the screwdriver.

Step 3: Push up and shift out the wedge and then inversely insert the wedge. Note

that the protruding portion is upward.

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Step 4: Place the iron plate against the wall, and mark

the 2 screw hole locations with

a pen or pencil. Drill the

screw locations somewhat deep. Insert 2 plastic

conical anchors into the screw holes. Attach and

secure the plate to the wall with the 2 screws.

Step 5: Align the two holes on the bottom surface of the cradle respectively with the

two short pillars of the iron plate for insertion of the pillars into the holes.

Then, push the cradle downwards to wedge the pillars into the guidance

groove.

Step 6: The cradle wall-mount installation is completed, as shown in the figure

below.

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Wireless Connection of a Scanner to a PC

Human Interface Device (HID) Profile

MS840 is allowed to connect with PC designed with wireless technology. In order to

establish a proper connection between your computer with wireless technology and

the scanner, we suggest that you follow these step-by-step instructions:

Turn on your computer.

Because MS840 works in SPP by default, change the default profile to the HID

profile by scanning the HID Device barcode.

When the change is successful, the LED of scanner flashes in blue.

Make your PC with wireless technology search for the MS840 scanner. When your

PC locates the “HID SCANNER”, select it for the next step of pairing.

Before successful pairing between the MS840 scanner and your PC is established,

you will get a pin code from your PC and will be requested to input the pin code.

After inputting the pin code, scan the Link Keys barcode as shown below:

Link Keys

At this step, referring to the barcode table below, scan the pin code one after

another you got from your PC; for example, if you get the pin code “241657”, then

scan the barcodes “2” – “4” – “1” – “6” – “5” – “7” listed in the table in the order.

HID Device

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Note: If you scan a wrong character, please scan the DLE($P) barcode as shown

below to erase the character(s) you inputted. After scanning the DLE($P)

barcode, please re-scan the pin code you got.

DLE($P)

7. After you finish in scanning the pin code, scan the barcode as shown below:

CR($M)

8. When the pairing is successful, the scanner LED is off and has a short beep.

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