Wasp N1181 Operating instructions

Please Read
Note:
The Wasp CCD Scanner is ready to scan the most popular
bar codes out of the box. This manual should only be
used to make changes in the configuration of the
scanner for specific applications. This scanner does not
require software or drivers to operate.The scanner enters
data as keyboard data. Please review this manual before
scanning any of the programming bar codes in this manual.
Tech Tip
If you are unsure of the scanner configuration or have
scanned the incorrect codes, please scan the default
bar code on page 6.This will reset the scanner to its
factory settings.
CCD Programming Guide
for Wasp Bar Code CCD Scanner

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction..............................................................................1
Chapter 2. Installation................................................................................2
Chapter 3. Quick Start ..............................................................................3
Chapter 4. Bar Code Symbologies............................................................4
Chapter 5. CCD Setup & Configuration ..............................................5-19
1. Set Default..............................................................6
2. Preamble/Postamble ..............................................7
3. CCD Audio Configuration........................................8
4. Keyboard Setting ....................................................9
5. CCD Scanning Control ........................................10
6. Enable Bar Code Symbologies........................11-12
7. Code 39................................................................13
10. Interleaved 2 of 5..................................................14
11. Codabar................................................................15
12. UPC-A ..................................................................16
13. UPC-E ..................................................................17
14. EAN/JAN-13..........................................................18
15. EAN/JAN-8............................................................19
Appendix A. Bar Code Test Symbols....................................................20-22
Appendix B. Preamble/Postamble AdditionTable ................................23-25
Appendix B. Preamble/Postamble Special Characters..............................26
Appendix C. Additional Scanner Functions................................................27
Product Support ..............................................................................................28
Warranty ..............................................................................................28

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Bar coding is the most common Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology
providing timely, error-free information that can be used to increase productivity,
accuracy, and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually every type of industry is
using bar codes 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 bar codes is almost negligible and
can be error-free using bar code symbologies with the check digit enabled.
The Wasp Charged Coupled Device (CCD) technology is a technique whereby a
bar code 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. TheWasp CCD is extremely rugged since it has no moving
parts. The Wasp CCD reader supports PC AT/XT and PS/2 keyboard interfaces
and easily wedges between the computer and keyboard. Bar code data is
passed directly into the keyboard buffer as if it had been typed in by hand by a
data entry operator.
Of all the hand held, bar code scanning devices on the market, the CCD reader
is the easiest to use and most cost effective for the typical business user. The
Wasp CCD scanner is a one touch scanner allowing the user to come in direct
contact with the bar code.It also supports a depth of reading of up to 1.4 inches
to successfully decode a bar code symbology.Bar codes up to 2.75 inches in
length can be scanned. To activate the scanner, the user simply covers the bar
code with head of the scanner and pulls the trigger. The Wasp CCD supports a
scan rate of 50 scans per second.

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Chapter 2
Installation
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Plug the keyboard wedge cable into the handle of the CCD reader.
3. Unplug your PC keyboard cable and plug the male end (Din 5) of the Wasp
CCD scanner directly into your PC keyboard port. Plug your keyboard
cable into the other end (female Din 5) of the the Wasp CCD scanner. If
your keyboard and PC support a Din 6 connection, use the enclosed Din 5
to Din 6 converter cables.
4. Turn your computer on.
Note: Make sure scanner is not plugged into the mouse port. Scanner will
not function properly if plugged into the mouse port.
Side View
Scan Feedback Indicator
Trigger
Scanning Aperture
Scanning
Aperture
Trigger
Keyboard Wedge Cable
Keyboard
Y-Cable
Bottom View
Din-6
Din-5
(PC Only)

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Chapter 3
Quick Start
Your Wasp CCD Scanner is ready to go.The default settings of the Wasp
CCD Scanner have been pre-programmed for the most common bar code
configurations.Use the "CCD Setup & Configuration" sections only to
customize the Wasp CCD settings. Please review the 'Enable Bar Code
Symbologies' configuration on pages 11 and 12 to see the list of bar code
symbologies which are enabled by default.
Tip: Use the pre-printed "Bar Code Test Symbols" in Appendix A on page 20
as a test chart to begin practicing scanning.

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Chapter 4
Bar Code Symbologies
Bar codes 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, tracking, and libraries.
The resolution of a bar code is dependent on the narrowest element of a bar
code (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 CCD scanner can read bar codes with
X-dimensions as low as 5 mils (0.005 in./0.127 mm).
The Wasp CCD scanner can read the most popular bar code symbologies
including Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E,
EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Codabar, MSI Plessey, and Code 93.
Please see test chart on page 20.

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Chapter 5
CCD Setup & Configuration
In order to configure the Wasp CCD scanner, you must familiarize yourself with
the setup procedures on the following pages.The default settings of the Wasp
CCD scanner are identified on each page and clearly marked with an asterisk
(*). The default settings have been preprogrammed for the most common
bar code configurations. Use the CCD Setup & Configuration only to
customize the Wasp CCD settings. If you need to configure the Wasp CCD
reader, the default settings will be overwritten. All the programmed settings are
stored permanently in non-volatile memory.Therefore, your configuration will be
maintained even if keyboard power to the Wasp CCD scanner is removed by
turning off your PC.
In order to configure the Wasp CCD, three basic steps need to be followed for
each programmed setting:
(1) Scan the 'Begin' bar code with the Wasp CCD reader to select
your configuration
(2) Scan the appropriate setting(s) to customize the CCD configuration
(3) Scan the corresponding 'End' bar code with the Wasp CCD reader
Note: If you are unsure whether or not you have programmed the scanner
properly, return to page 6 and return the scanner back to the default settings.
Then begin the configuration process again.

6
The 'Set Default' configuration restores the factory default settings.
Tip: Use this option to restore the factory default settings if you are
unsure of your CCD’s configuration. The 'Set Default' configuration is
very useful when you need to reprogram yourWasp CCD reader after the
defaults have been changed. By setting the default configuration, the user
knows precisely the configuration for each programmed setting.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Set Default Configuration
Default
Begin
End

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Note: Please use Appendix B regarding the prefix string.You may add up to 4
characters as a Preamble.
Note: Please refer to Appendix B regarding the suffix string.You may add up to
4 characters as a Postamble.
Preamble
Postamble
EndSet
The 'Preamble/Postamble' configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of
characters to the bar code value. Up to 4 characters may be added for each
option separately.Preamble and postamble characters can function concurrently,
but need to be configured separately.
To add preamble or postamble characters, follow the steps below:
(1) Scan the 'Begin' bar code on this page
(2) Scan the 'Preamble' or 'Postamble' option
(3) Use Appendix B on page 23 to locate the characters you want to add as
preamble or postamble characters. Find the two character 'Code' associated
with the character you want to add. Scan the two characters on page 25.
Make sure that you scan the two bar codes associated with each letter before
preceding to the next character. This step can be repeated up to six more
times - seven total. For example, to add the letter "A," scan the "4," and then
the "1" on page 25.The letter "A" will always appear in your data as a prefix
or suffix to the bar code value.
(4) Scan the 'Set' option at the bottom of this page.
(5) Scan the 'End' bar code on this page.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Preamble/Postamble Configuration
Begin

8
*Default
Beep On/Off
CCD Setup & Configuration
—CCD Audio Configuration:
End
Begin
On*
Off
Scanner Volume Low
High*

9
Case Sensitivity
The 'Case Sensitivity' setting provides specific options on how to pass your data
to the keyboard buffer. 'Case Sensitive' is the default and does not toggle upper
to lower case letters. 'Ignore Case' transmits only lower case letters. Either
'Case Sensitive' or 'Ignore Case' can be enabled, but not both simultaneously.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Keyboard Setting Configuration
*Default
End
Case Sensitive*
Ignore Case
Begin

10
The 'CCD Scanning Control' configuration allows the user to customize how the
trigger is to operate, the length of time in which the LEDs (i.e. the CCD
photodetectors) are on, and activates auto scanning. The Wasp CCD has two (2)
options to control this configuration. Only one option can be enabled at a time.
Note: When the LEDs are visible, the CCD scanner can read the bar code
symbologies that are enabled. See 'Enable Bar Code Symbologies' for further
information.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—CCD Scanning Control Configuration
*Default
End
Begin
On/Off Trigger—
7 Second Delay*
On/OffTrigger with 7 Second Delay
When this option is selected, the LEDs become
visible when the trigger is pressed, and will
remain on for 7 seconds. The LEDs will turn off
automatically after 7 seconds whether a bar
code is successfully scanned or not or if the
trigger is pressed again.
Continuous Scan
Continuous Scan
When this option is enabled, the LEDs are
always visible and the CCD reader will operate
continuously without the need of using the
trigger. This mode will read identical bar code
values back-to-back.

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Code 39
Interleaved 2 of 5
Codabar
UPC-A
UPC-A 2 digit add-on
UPC-A 5 digit add-on
UPC-E 2 digit add-on
UPC-E 5 digit add-on
UPC-E
The 'Enable Bar Code Symbologies' configuration is used to enable or disable
the various codes that the reader is able to scan. Multiple bar code
symbologies can be enabled simultaneously.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Enable Bar Code Symbologies Configuration
OFFON
*
*
Code 93
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Default
End
Begin

12
The 'Enable Bar Code Symbologies' configuration is used to enable or disable
the various codes that the reader is able to scan. Multiple bar code
symbologies can be enabled simultaneously.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Enable Bar Code Symbologies Configuration
*Default
End
Begin
Code 128
MSI
EAN/8
EAN/8 2 digit add-on
EAN/13
EAN/13 2 digit add-on
EAN/8 5 digit add-on
OFFON
*
*
EAN/13 5 digit add-on
*
*
*
*
*
*

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*Default
Standard Type
Full ASCII
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Code 39 is the most frequently used symbology in industrial bar code systems
today and is extensively used within the Department of Defense (DOD). The
principal feature is to encode messages using the full alphanumeric character set.
The Code 39 bar code uses four special characters "$", "/", "+"."%" which can be
paired with alphanumeric characters to extend to the full ASCII character set.
Standard Code 39 contains only 43 characters (0-9, A-Z, $, /, %, +, -, ., SPACE)
and can be extended to a 128 character symbology (full ASCII) by combining one
of the special characters ($, /, %, +) with a letter (A-Z) to form the characters that
are not present in the standard Code 39 symbology.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Code 39 Configuration
*
*
*
*
Type
Transmit Start/Stop
Character
Transmit Check
Character
Verify Checksum
End
Begin

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*Default
No
Yes
No
Yes
Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length, numeric bar code with an even number of
digits. It is typically used in industrial and master carton labeling and also in the
automotive industry. The symbology uses bars to represent the first character and
the interleaved (white) spaces to represent the second character.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Interleaved 2 of 5 Configuration
*
*
Transmit Check Digit
Verify Check Digit
End
Begin

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*Default
Codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding up to 16 characters.
Codabar can encode six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters A
through D, T, N, *, E, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest bar code
symbologies and is still used in some library applications. Codabar symbology is
not recommended for any new applications.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—Codabar Configuration
No
Yes
*
Transmit Start/End
ABCD/ABCD
ABCD/TN*E
abcd/abcd
abcd/tn*e
*
Start/End Transmit Type
End
Begin

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*Default
Off
On
UPC-A (Universal Product Code-A) is a fixed length symbology and is the most
common bar code used for retail product labeling. It is seen in most grocery stores
across the United States. The symbology encodes a 12-digit, numeric-only
number. The first six digits are assigned by the Uniform Code Council (UCC) in
Dayton, Ohio.The next five digits are assigned by the manufacturer, and the final
digit is a modulo 10 check digit. The nominal height for the UPC-A bar code is
one inch.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—UPC-A Configuration
*
Convert to EAN/13
No
Yes
*
Transmit System
Number
No
Yes
*
Transmit Check Digit
End
Begin

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*Default
0 and 1
0 only
UPC-E (Universal Product Code-E) is also a fixed length symbology and is a
compressed six digit code used for marking small packages including magazines
and paperback books. UPC-E symbols are UPC-A symbols that have been zero
suppressed (i.e.consecutive zeros are not included in the symbol). The printed
value of the UPC-E code is a twelve digit code. The nominal height for the UPC-E
bar code is one inch.
CCD Setup & Configuration
—UPC-E Configuration
*
System Number
Selection
No
Yes
*
Convert to UPC-A
No
Yes
*
Transmit System
Number
No
Yes
*
Transmit Check Digit
End
Begin