Unitech MS920 User manual

Wireless Pocket 2D Imager Scanner
- MS920 -
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Package Contents......................................................................................1
2. Scanner Detail ............................................................................................1
3. Getting Started ...........................................................................................2
4. Specifications.............................................................................................5
5. Configuration Barcode ..............................................................................1
Resets all parameters ................................................................................1
Interface ......................................................................................................1
Keyboard settings..............................................................................1
Selection............................................................................................1
Extended ASCLL ...............................................................................5
Special keys transmission..................................................................6
Alt mode ............................................................................................6
CAPS / NUM lock state......................................................................7
Data Transmission Settings ......................................................................8
ISCP ..................................................................................................8
Data format.................................................................................8
Extended barcode data format ...................................................9
Transmission frame size (TFS)...................................................9
Event notification ........................................................................9
ISCP bar code ...................................................................10
Preprocessing ISCP bar code ...........................................10
Unsuccessful decoding ..................................................... 11
Start of read session.......................................................... 11
End of read session........................................................... 11
Start-up..............................................................................12
Trigger pulled ....................................................................12
Trigger released ................................................................12
Wake-up ............................................................................13
Symbology identifier ........................................................................13
Preamble .........................................................................................14
Postamble........................................................................................14
Inter-character/message delay ........................................................14
Inter-character delay........................................................................14

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Inter- message delay .......................................................................15
Data editing .....................................................................................16
Activate scenarios ....................................................................17
Symbologies .............................................................................................20
Disable all symbologies ...................................................................20
Australian Post ................................................................................20
Symbology identifier .................................................................20
User defined......................................................................20
Code mark.........................................................................20
Aztec................................................................................................21
Aztec Runes .............................................................................21
GS1-128 emulation...................................................................22
Structured append ....................................................................22
Header transmission .........................................................22
Symbology identifier .................................................................23
User defined......................................................................23
Code mark.........................................................................23
BPO.................................................................................................23
Symbology identifier .................................................................24
UDSI..................................................................................24
code mark .........................................................................24
check digit transmission ...........................................................25
Canada Post....................................................................................25
Symbology identifier .................................................................26
User defined......................................................................26
code mark .........................................................................26
Codabar...........................................................................................26
Symbology identifier .................................................................27
User defined......................................................................27
code mark .........................................................................27
Start/Stop..................................................................................27
CLSI library system ..................................................................28
Check digit................................................................................29
Check digit verification ......................................................29
Check digit transmission ...................................................29
Barcode length .........................................................................29
Length mode .....................................................................29
Set length L1, L2 and L3 ...................................................30
Concatenation ..........................................................................30

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Concatenation mode .........................................................31
Codablock........................................................................................32
Codablock A .............................................................................32
Symbology identifier ..........................................................32
User defined...............................................................32
code mark ..................................................................32
Codablock F .............................................................................33
Symbology identifier ..........................................................33
User defined...............................................................33
code mark ..................................................................33
Code 11 ...........................................................................................34
Symbology identifier .................................................................34
User defined......................................................................34
Code mark..................................................................34
Check digits..............................................................................35
Barcode length .........................................................................35
Length mode .....................................................................35
Set length L1, L2 and L3 ...................................................36
Code 39 ...........................................................................................36
Symbology identifier .................................................................37
User defined......................................................................37
Code mark.........................................................................37
Format......................................................................................37
Start/Stop..................................................................................38
accepted characters .................................................................38
Check digit................................................................................39
check digit verification .......................................................39
check digit transmission ....................................................39
Barcode length .........................................................................40
Length mode .....................................................................40
Reading range...................................................................40
Reading tolerance .............................................................41
Unconventional Code 39 ..........................................................42
Special keys interpretation........................................................42
Code 93 / Code 93i..........................................................................43
Symbology identifier .................................................................44
User defined......................................................................44
Code mark.........................................................................44

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Barcode length .........................................................................45
Length mode .....................................................................45
Code 128 / GS1-128........................................................................46
Symbology identifier .................................................................46
User defined......................................................................46
Code 128....................................................................47
GS1-128.....................................................................47
Code mark.........................................................................47
Code 128....................................................................47
GS1-128.....................................................................47
GS1-128 identifier.....................................................................47
CIP 128 French pharmaceutical codes.....................................48
FNC1 separator character (GS1-128 norms) ...........................48
Barcode length .........................................................................49
Length mode .....................................................................49
Reading tolerance ....................................................................50
ISBT 128 ..................................................................................50
transmit .............................................................................51
concatenate.......................................................................52
GTIN processing.......................................................................52
Unconventional GS1-128 .........................................................53
Reading range..........................................................................53
DataMatrix .......................................................................................54
Symbology identifier .................................................................54
User defined......................................................................54
Code mark.........................................................................54
Mirrored labels activation..........................................................55
Structured append ....................................................................55
Header transmission .........................................................56
Dutch Post .......................................................................................56
Symbology identifier .................................................................56
User defined......................................................................56
Code mark.........................................................................57
EAN/UPC.........................................................................................57
UPC-E1 ....................................................................................58
Symbology identifier .................................................................59
User defined......................................................................59
UPC-A........................................................................59

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UPC-E........................................................................59
EAN-8 ........................................................................60
EAN-13.......................................................................60
Code mark.........................................................................60
UPC-A........................................................................60
UPC-E........................................................................60
EAN-8 ........................................................................60
EAN-13.......................................................................61
Add-on digits .....................................................................61
add-on 2 ............................................................................61
add-on 5 ............................................................................62
security level......................................................................62
Check digit transmission...........................................................62
UPC-A ...............................................................................62
UPC-E ...............................................................................63
EAN-8................................................................................63
EAN-13..............................................................................63
UPC number system ................................................................64
UPC-A ...............................................................................64
UPC-E ...............................................................................64
Re-encoding UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8 ..............................................65
ISBN ................................................................................................66
ISMN................................................................................................66
ISSN ................................................................................................67
GTIN processing..............................................................................67
Reading range .................................................................................68
GS1 Composite ...............................................................................68
CC-A/B .....................................................................................68
CC-C ........................................................................................69
EAN/UPC composite message decoding .................................69
Symbology identifier .................................................................70
User defined......................................................................70
CC-A/B.......................................................................70
CC-C ..........................................................................70
Code mark.........................................................................70
CC-A/B.......................................................................70
CC-C ..........................................................................71
Linear transmission only...........................................................71

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Unconventional.........................................................................71
GS1 DataBar (RSS).........................................................................72
Omni-directional .......................................................................72
Symbology identifier .................................................................72
User defined......................................................................72
Code mark.........................................................................73
Limited......................................................................................73
Symbology identifier ..........................................................73
User defined...............................................................73
Code mark..................................................................74
Expanded .................................................................................74
Symbology identifier ..........................................................74
User defined...............................................................74
Code mark..................................................................75
Infomail............................................................................................75
Symbology identifier .................................................................75
User defined......................................................................75
Code mark.........................................................................76
Intelligent mail..................................................................................76
Symbology identifier .................................................................76
User defined......................................................................76
Code mark.........................................................................77
Interleaved 2 of 5.............................................................................77
Symbology identifier .................................................................77
User defined......................................................................77
Code mark.........................................................................78
Check digit................................................................................78
Check digit verification ......................................................78
Check digit transmission ...................................................79
Barcode length .........................................................................79
Length mode .....................................................................79
Set length L1, L2 and L3 ...................................................80
Reading tolerance ....................................................................80
Japan Post.......................................................................................81
Symbology identifier .................................................................81
User defined......................................................................81
Code mark.........................................................................82
Check digit transmission...........................................................82

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Matrix 2 of 5.....................................................................................82
Symbology identifier .................................................................83
User defined......................................................................83
Code mark.........................................................................83
Matrix stop/start char ................................................................83
Set length L1, L2 and L3 ..........................................................84
MatrixCode ......................................................................................84
Symbology identifier .................................................................85
User defined......................................................................85
Code mark.........................................................................85
Mode 0 .....................................................................................85
Header ..............................................................................86
MicroPDF417...................................................................................86
Symbology identifier .................................................................87
User defined......................................................................87
Code mark.........................................................................87
code 128 emulation ..................................................................87
MSI Code.........................................................................................88
Symbology identifier .................................................................88
User defined......................................................................88
Code mark.........................................................................88
Check digit................................................................................89
Check digit verification ......................................................89
Check digit transmission ...................................................89
Barcode length .........................................................................89
Length mode .....................................................................89
Set length L1, L2 and L3 ...................................................90
Multicode .........................................................................................90
Activation..................................................................................90
Bar code separator...................................................................91
Symbology identifier .................................................................91
User defined......................................................................91
Complete Multicode Compose .................................................92
Incomplete Multicode Compose ...............................................92
Code mark.........................................................................92
Complete Multicode Compose .................................................92
Incomplete transmission...........................................................92
Incomplete transmission timeout ..............................................93

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Incomplete decode event .........................................................93
PDF417 ...........................................................................................93
•Symbology identifier................................................................94
User defined......................................................................94
Code mark.........................................................................94
Structured append ....................................................................95
Header transmission .........................................................95
Planet ..............................................................................................95
Symbology identifier .................................................................96
User defined......................................................................96
Code mark.........................................................................96
Check digit transmission...........................................................96
Plessey Code ..................................................................................97
Symbology identifier .................................................................97
User defined......................................................................97
Code mark.........................................................................97
Check digit transmission...........................................................98
Unconventional stop.................................................................98
Barcode length .........................................................................99
Length mode .....................................................................99
Set length L1, L2 and L3 .................................................100
Postnet ..........................................................................................100
Symbology identifier ...............................................................100
User defined....................................................................100
Code mark.......................................................................100
Check digit transmission.........................................................101
QR Code........................................................................................101
Model 1 control.......................................................................102
Inverse video ..........................................................................102
MicroQR activation .................................................................103
Symbology identifier ...............................................................103
User defined....................................................................103
Code mark.......................................................................104
Structured append ..................................................................104
Header transmission .......................................................104
Standard 2 of 5 ..............................................................................105
Symbology identifier ...............................................................105
User defined....................................................................105

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Code mark.......................................................................105
Format....................................................................................106
Check digit..............................................................................106
Check digit verification ....................................................106
Check digit transmission .................................................107
Barcode length .......................................................................107
Length mode ...................................................................107
Sweden Post .................................................................................108
Symbology identifier ...............................................................108
User defined....................................................................108
Code mark.......................................................................109
Telepen..........................................................................................109
Symbology identifier ............................................................... 110
User defined.................................................................... 110
Code mark....................................................................... 110
Format.................................................................................... 110
Barcode length ....................................................................... 111
Length mode ................................................................... 111
TLC 39........................................................................................... 112
Symbology identifier ............................................................... 112
User defined.................................................................... 112
Code mark....................................................................... 112
Linear transmission only......................................................... 113
ECI security ............................................................................ 113
6. Operating Settings.....................................................................................1
Pre-defined trigger modes.........................................................................1
Scanning / Triggering.................................................................................2
Triggering modes...............................................................................2
Presentation threshold.......................................................................4
Trigger timeout (sec)..........................................................................4
Trigger activation ...............................................................................5
Software Trigger ................................................................................6
Compose start character ............................................................7
Turn off after good read ..............................................................7
Retrigger delay ....................................................................7
Aimer mode ................................................................................8
Duration...............................................................................9
Bad read message .....................................................................9
Activation.............................................................................9

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Ignore stand detect...................................................................10
Double scan prevention............................................................10
Data decoding security............................................................................ 11
Predefined security levels................................................................ 11
Consecutive same read data validation...........................................12
Timeout between different consecutive codes (ms).........................12
Center decoding ..............................................................................13
Activation..................................................................................13
Tolerance..................................................................................13
Bar code sequence..........................................................................14
Beeps / LEDs ............................................................................................14
Note (tone frequency)......................................................................14
Power-up beeps ..............................................................................15
Good read beeps.............................................................................15
Number.....................................................................................15
Duration....................................................................................16
Timing.......................................................................................17
Good read LED duration..................................................................17
Disable/enable all good read signals ...............................................18
Error beep........................................................................................19
Setup beep and LED .......................................................................19
Multicode beeps ..............................................................................20
7. Configuration Modes And Utilities ...........................................................1
Get version info. .........................................................................................1
Get decode version info. ...........................................................................1
Get all component versions. .....................................................................1
Necessary for upgrade of product firmware. ...........................................2
Optical setup (using configuration bar codes) ........................................2
Transparent configuration mode...............................................................3

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1. Package Contents
Please make sure the following contents are in the MS920 carton. If something
is missing or damaged, please contact your Unitech representative.
MS912 scanner Resource CD Quick Guide
USB Charging Cable
Hand Strap Battery
Note:
1. The scanner’s default power off (idle mode) time is 3 minutes.
2. Please charge scanner for at least 2 hours prior to initial use.
2. Scanner Detail

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3. Getting Started
To scan a barcode, make sure the aiming beam crosses every bar and space
of the barcode.
BATTERY CHARGING
1. Flip up the rubber cover to expose the mini USB port on the scanner.
2. Insert the mini USB connector into the port on the scanner and the standard
USB connector of the USB cable into a USB port on the host PC.
Pairing With PC/Notebook For The First Time
PC (HID mode)
Following steps are based on Microsoft Windows 7.
1. Use MS920 to scan barcode “HID”.
2. Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button , and then, on
the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers.
3. Click Add a device, and then follow the instructions.
4. Click the Bluetooth enabled device (Unitech BT XXXXXX) you want to add
to your computer, and then click Next. If you don't see the device you want to
add, make sure the device is turned on and discoverable. If you just turned on
the device, it may take Windows several seconds to detect it.
For Bluetooth 2.0 (or lower) pairing, you have to use MS 920 to scan function
barcodes and numerical “Bluetooth Pincode” according to the direction shown
on the screen of the PC the MS 920 is pairing to during the pairing procedure.
Numerical barcodes and other function barcodes for Bluetooth Pincode entry

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are listed on the reverse side of this sheet.
PC (SPP mode)
Following steps are based on Microsoft Windows 7.
1. Use MS920 t0 scan barcode “SPP”.
2. Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button , and then, on
the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers.
3. Click Add a device, and then click the Unitech BT XXXXXX icon.
4. You can choose two from three options listed under Select a pairing
option:
Enter the device’s pairing code:
Click this item and then enter pairing code “0000” in the next screen..
Pair without pairing code:
Click this item, and the pairing procedure will complete automatically, but
you still need to enter pairing code when tools such as HyperTerminal
launches.
Switching Between HID and SPP Mode
From SPP to HID
If your MS920 is on SPP mode:
1. Go to Devices and Printers under Control Panel, remove the MS920.
2. Use MS920 to scan the barcode “HID”.
3. Undertake the procedure of searching new device, and then select device
(Unitech BT XXXXXX) and make pairing.
From HID to SPP
If your MS920 is on SPP mode:
1. Scan the barcode “BT Un-pair”.
2. Scan the barcode “SPP”.
3. Undertake the procedure of searching new device, and then select MS920
and make pairing.
4. Luanch HyperTerminal or Tera Term to make pairing.
iOS Device
1. From the Home screen, choose Settings > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on.
2. Choose Unitech BT XXXXXX, and then enter pairing code
“0000” if
prompted.
Android Device
1. From the Home screen, choose Settings and goes to configurations for
Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on.
2. Choose Unitech BT XXXXXX, and then enter pairing code
“0000” if
prompted.

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Buffer Erasing
Under Inventory Mode Under Batch Mode
1. Scan (Erase Inventory Buffer) .
2. Scan (Erase)
1. Scan (Erase Batch Buffer) .
2. Scan (Erase)
For detail information about barcodes, please refers to section 5. Appendix -
Bar Code Configuration And Commands.

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4. Specifications
Specifications
Light source Illumination: Highly visible white LED
Aiming : 617 nm red LED
Scan rate 240 scans/sec
Sensor Linear CMOS sensor
Resolution 1D codes 0.1 mm (4 mils)
2D codes 0.167 mm (6.6 mils)
PCS 30%
Housing Plastic (ABS)
Profile SPP, HID
Working Hours Over 13 hours (1 scan/3 seconds)
Charge Time Fully charged in 4 hours
Coverage 330 t(100m),class 1
Operating Temp 0 to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Symbologies 1D: EAN/UPC, GS1 Databar (limited expanded &
omni-directional), Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128,
ISBN, ISBT, Interleaved/Matrix/ Industrial and Standard 2 of
5, Codabar, Code 93/93i, Code 11, MSI, Plessey, Telepen,
2D: Data Matrix, PDF417, Micro PDF 417, Codablock,
Maxicode, QR, AztecPostal: Australian Post, BPO, Canada
Post, Dutch Post, Japan Post, PostNet, Sweden Post

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5. Configuration Barcode
Resets all parameters
- Resets all configuration parameters to their default values except for locked
parameters.
Reset factory defaults
<CCMD>4006
Interface
Keyboard settings
- Keyboard settings only apply when using a the following interfaces:
- USB Keyboard HID
- Keyboard Wedge
- HID Keyboard Bluetooth device profile
Selection
- Select the keyboard for your application.
- Keyboard settings only apply when using a the following interfaces:
- USB Keyboard HID
- Keyboard Wedge
- HID Keyboard Bluetooth device profile
Keyboard settings - Selection - North America (*)
<SW>674000
Keyboard settings - Selection - French Windows
<SW>674001

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Keyboard settings - Selection - German Windows
<SW>674002
Keyboard settings - Selection - French Canadian Windows 95/98
<SW>674003
Keyboard settings - Selection - French Canadian Windows XP/2000
<SW>674004
Keyboard settings - Selection - Spanish Windows
<SW>674005
Keyboard settings - Selection - Italian Windows
<SW>674006
Keyboard settings - Selection - Swedish Windows
<SW>674007

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Keyboard settings - Selection - UK English Windows
<SW>674008
Keyboard settings - Selection - Japanese Windows
<SW>674009
Keyboard settings - Selection - Brazilian Portuguese Windows
<SW>67400A
Keyboard settings - Selection - IBM / NCR Terminals
<SW>67400B
Keyboard settings - Selection - Czech QWERTY
<SW>67400C
Keyboard settings - Selection - Slovakian QWERTY
<SW>67400D

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Keyboard settings - Selection - Hungarian 101-key
<SW>67400E
Keyboard settings - Selection - Swiss German
<SW>67400F
Keyboard settings - Selection - Swiss French
<SW>674010
Keyboard settings - Selection - Danish
<SW>674011
Keyboard settings - Selection - Norwegian
<SW>674012
Keyboard settings - Selection - Hungarian
<SW>674013