Wasp Barcode Technologies WWS250i User manual

WWS250i

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 4
Chapter 2 Barcode Symbologies 5
Chapter 3 Quick Start 6
Chapter 4 WWS250i Setup & Configuration 8
1. Setup & Configuration 8
2. Factory Default and Autosense Stand Mode 8
3. Connection and Scan Options 9
4. Start and Stop Pin 10
5. Interface Settings 11
6. Memory Mode 11-13
7. Beep Settings 14
8. Reading Mode/Vibration Setting 15
9. Smartphone Connection/Keyboard 16
10. Set Scanner ID 17
11. Interblock/Intercharacter Delay and Caps Lock 18
12. Keyboard Language 19
13. Preamble/Postamble, Terminator, and Code ID 20
14. Enable/Disable Barcode Symbologies 21
Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings 22
Code 93 and MSI Plessey Settings 23
Code 128 Settings 24
Codabar and UPC-A Settings 25
UPC-A Supplement Settings / UPC-A to EAN-13/UPC-E Settings 26
UPC-E Supplement/EAN-8 Settings 27
EAN-8 Supplemental and EAN-13 Settings 28
EAN-13 Supplemental Settings 29
Chapter 5 Bluetooth Settings 30
Appendix A Barcode Test Symbols 31-32
Appendix B ASCII Table 33-36
Appendix C Function Codes for PC 37
Appendix D Technical Specifications 38
Appendix E Warranty Information and FAQ 39
Appendix F Barcode Glossary 40

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FCC WARNING STATEMENT
CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT
CE MARKING AND EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ROHS STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
NON-MODIFICATION STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de las classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministère des Communications du
Canada.
Testing for compliance to CE requirements was performed by an independent laboratory. The unit under test was found
compliant with all the applicable Directives, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
The WEEE directive places an obligation on all EU-based manufacturers and importers to take-back electronic products at the end
of their useful life.
This product is compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC.
Changes or modifications to this document are not expressly approved. Any unapproved changes will void the compliance
agreement with the parties responsible for creating this document.

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WARNING AND CAUTION
1. Do not put metals into contact with the terminals in connectors.
2. Do not use scanner near any inflammable gases.
If the following conditions occur, immediately power off the host computer, disconnect the interface cable, and contact your nearest dealer.
1. Smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the scanner.
2. Drop the scanner so as to affect the operation or damage its housing.
Do not:
1. Put the scanner in places with excessively high temperatures such as under direct sunlight.
2. Use the scanner in extremely humid areas or during drastic temperature changes.
3. Place the scanner in oily, smokey or steam-filled environments such as on a cooking range.
4. Cover or wrap up the scanner in poorly-ventilated areas such as under a cloth or blanket.
5. Insert or drop foreign materials or water into scanning window or vents.
6. Use the scanner while hand is wet or damp.
7. Use the scanner with anti-slip gloves containing plasticizer and chemicals or organic solvents such as benzene, thinner, insecticide etc to
clean the housing.
8. Scratch or modify the scanner and bend, twist, pull or heat its interface cable.
9. Put heavy objects on interface cable.
Do not stare at the light source from the scanning window or point the scanning window at other people’s eyes. Eyesight may be damaged by
direct exposure to scanning light.
Do not put the scanner on an unstable or inclined plane. The scanner may drop, creating injuries.
Once the interface cable is damaged, such as having exposed or broken copper wires, stop using immediately and contact your dealer.
Otherwise, it could result in fire or electrical shock.

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
Barcoding is the most common Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology. It provides timely, error-free information that
can be used to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually every type of industry is using
barcodes to replace keyboard data entry. Studies have shown that a proficient data entry operator will make one error for every
300 characters that are manually entered. The error rate using barcodes is negligible and can be error-free using barcode
symbologies with the check digit enabled.
The Wasp Charged Coupled Device (CCD) technology is a technique whereby a barcode is photographed, digitized, and
electronically sampled by built-in photodetectors. The detectors process the measurement of every bar and space using the
number of adjacent photodetectors which contrast a black mark and a white space. Of all the hand-held barcode scanning
devices on the market, the CCD reader is the easiest to use and most cost effective for the typical business user.
The Wasp WWS250i Scanner is an extended distance scanner with a depth of reading of up to one foot depending on the mil size
of the barcode. To activate the scanner, the user simply points the scanning aperture towards the barcode, pulls the trigger, and
aims the red LED beam across the barcode.
LED Light Indicator
Scan/Wake Scanner (After Idle)
Toggle Keyboard On/Off & Connect Via BT
Cable/Charge Port

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Chapter 2
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Barcodes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other
commercial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ASCII character
or function. The interpretation of these groups is based on a particular set of rules called symbologies. Various symbologies
have been developed for particular applications. Some examples are shipping and receiving, manufacturing, retail, healthcare,
transportation, document processing and tracking, and libraries.
The resolution of a barcode is dependent on the narrowest element of a barcode (X dimension), and can vary from high density
(nominally less than 0.009 in./0.23 mm), medium density (between 0.009 in./0.23 mm and 0.020 in./0.50 mm), and low density
(greater than 0.020 in./0.50 mm). Medium and low densities are the most common since these are the easiest to read (scan)
with nearly all scanning devices. The Wasp WWS250i scanner can read barcodes with X-dimensions as low as 5 mils (0.005
in/0.13mm).
The Wasp WWS250i Scanner can read the most popular barcode symbologies including Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved
2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Codabar, and MSI/Plessey. The WWS250i Scanner is also capable of reading
popular 2D barcode symbologies, including Aztec Code, Codablock A and F, Data Matrix, EAN-UCC Composite Codes, MaxiCode,
MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, Micro QR Code, and Chinese Sensible Code.
Please see test chart on pages 31-32.
Barcode Symbologies

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Chapter 3 QUICK START
Quick Start
1. Unpack.
Open the box and remove all the pieces from their protective packaging.
2. Charging the WWS250i.
You must charge the scanner for 4 hours before first using it. To charge the
scanner plug the power supply in to the bottom of the scanner.
3. Setting up Bluetooth.
If you already have Bluetooth setup on your PC or device, please continue to the next step.
To setup Bluetooth on your PC you will need to insert the CD with the Bluetooth software on it. Follow the instruction on the CD
for installing the Bluetooth software.
4. Connecting the scanner to a Bluetooth device.
The scanner will connect to most Bluetooth devices that support HID connection.
You will need to open your Bluetooth software and search for Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth software can be found by clicking
the Bluetooth symbol on the start bar near the computer time. If the Bluetooth symbol is not found, there could be a problem
with the Bluetooth installation.
Once you have the Bluetooth software open you will need to scan the Set Connection barcode (pg 9). This will make the scanner
ready to be detected by the Bluetooth software.
The following screens are Microsoft’s standard Bluetooth wizard.
*Most Bluetooth wizards will have similar steps. Instructions for XP users are displayed below. Instructions for Win7 users
begin on page 7
Check the “My device is setup and ready to be found.” and click Next.
The scanner will show up in the list of Bluetooth devices found. Select the Wasp Barcode Bluetooth
Keyboard and click Next.
If Wasp Barcode Bluetooth Keyboard does not show up in the available devices please check the
following:
1. Make sure the scanner is on by pressing the trigger.
2. If you are using a pre-installed Bluetooth adapter, make sure the adapter supports HID.
The next step will ask you to setup a passkey for the device. By default the scanner will not have a
passkey set. Please select “Don’t use a passkey” and click Next.
You can set a passkey later if you prefer,see Start/Stop Pin on page 10 for details.

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The Complete Wizard screen appears. Just click Finish to complete.
Once the wizard is complete the scanner will show up as a Wasp Keyboard. Click OK to close the
screen. You are now ready to use the WWS250i.
(XP Instructions, cont.)
Win7 Instructions
On the Add a Device screen, select Wasp Barcode. Click the Next button.
Enter the Pairing Code provided into your mobile device. Once the PC detects the pairing code
has been entered and a connection has been established, the Next button will become enabled.
Click Next to contine.
You can verify that your device has been added by clicking the Devices and Printers link on the
screen. Click Close to close the connection wizard.
QUICK START

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Chapter 4
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SETUP AND CONFIGURATION/FACTORY DEFAULT/AUTOSENSE STAND MODE
Use the Factory Default barcode to reset the scanner to the Default settings.
Factory Default
In order to configure the Wasp WWS250i Scanner, you must familiarize yourself with the setup procedures on the following pages.
The default settings of the scanners are identified on each page and clearly marked using an asterisk (*). The default settings have
been preprogrammed for the most common barcode configurations. Use the setup & configuration barcodes only to customize the
WWS250i Scanner settings. If you need to configure the Scanner, the default settings will be overwritten. All the programmed settings
are stored permanently in non-volatile memory.
In order to configure the Wasp WWS250i Scanner, two basic steps need to be followed:
(1) Locate the group that contains the options to be changed.
(2) Scan the barcode representing the option to be changed. The scanner will sound two beeps.
To change Minimum/Maximum Length:
(1) Scan the Minimum or Maximum Length barcode associated with the symbology.
(2) Scan a 2 digit value from the numbers on page 10.
(3) Scan the Minimum or Maximum Length barcode again.
Example: To have a minimum length barcode of 1, you must scan a 0 then 1, then scan the minimum barcode again. To have a
maximum length barcode of 10, you must scan a 1 then 0, then scan the maximum barcode again.
Setup & Configuration
Factory Default

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CONNECTION AND SCAN OPTIONS
Check Version
Scan the Check Version barcode to verify your current firmware’s version number.
Check Version
Set Connection
Scan this barcode to break your current connection and enable your device to connect to a new Bluetooth host.
Set Connection
Bluetooth SPP (Bluetooth COM)
The Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Protocol) creates a virtual Bluetooth comport. This setting is not recommended. Only use this option if
you have software capable of capturing data off of a comport.
Bluetooth SPP (Bluetooth COM)
Bluetooth HID
Use this setting (on by default) to pair with most Bluetooth connections. Bluetooth HID works just like a keyboard..
Bluetooth HID*
*Default Setting