Zebex z-3101 Operating instructions

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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Version Date Description of Version
1.0 September 9, 2010 Initial release
1.1 February 18, 2011 Added Blink mode selections.

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General Handling Precautions
Do not dispose of the scanner in fire.
Do not put the scanner directly in the sun or by any heat source.
Do not use or store the scanner in a very humid place.
Do not drop the scanner or allow it to collide violently with other objects.
Do not take the scanner apart without authorization.
Printing Guidance
This programming guide is in A5 size. Please double check your printer setting before
printing it out.
When barcodes are to be printed out for programming, the use of a high-resolution laser
printer is strongly suggested for the best scan result.
Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved.
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Laser Safety
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, it may cause interference to
radio communications. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to EN55022 and 47 CFR, Part 2 and Part 15
of FCC Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Radiant Energy: The laser scanner uses one low-power visible laser diodes operating at
650nm in an opto-mechanical scanner resulting in less than 3.9μW radiated power as
observed through a 7mm aperture and averaged over 10 seconds.
Do not attempt to remove the protective housing of the scanner, as unscanned laser light
with a peak output up to 0.8mW would be accessible inside.
Laser Light Viewing: The scan window is the only aperture through which laser light may
be observed from this product. A failure of the scanner motor, while the laser diode
continues to emit a laser beam, may cause emission levels to exceed those for safe
operation. The scanner has safeguards to prevent this occurrence. If, however, a
stationary laser beam is emitted, the failing scanner should be disconnected from its
power source immediately.
Adjustments: Do not attempt any adjustments or alteration of this product. Do not
remove the protective housing of the scanner. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Optical: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase the eye hazard.
Optical instruments include binoculars, magnifying glasses, and microscopes but do not
include normal eye glasses worn by the user.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
For CE-Countries
This scanner is in conformity with CE standards. Please note that an approved, CE-marked
power supply unit should be used in order to maintain CE conformance.

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Table of Contents
About This Guide ........................................................................................................1
Introduction to Scanner Configuration.......................................................................2
Default Parameters.....................................................................................................3
Scanner Operation ............................................................................................3
Interface Communication .................................................................................3
Symbologies......................................................................................................4
Data Formating .................................................................................................5
Programming Procedure.............................................................................................6
Parameter Setting.......................................................................................................7
Scanner Operation ............................................................................................7
Interface Configuration ...................................................................................18
The Symbologies .............................................................................................26
Data Editing.....................................................................................................50
Appendix 1: USB Virtual COM Driver Installation ...........................................55
Appendix 2: Barcode Length Setting...............................................................56
Appendix 3: Multi-Barcode Editor ..................................................................57
Appendix 4: Full ASCII Code 39 Table .............................................................59

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About This Guide
This programming guide applies to various handheld scanners, including
* Advanced Handheld Contact CCD Scanner,
* Advanced Middle-Range Handheld CCD Scanner,
* Advanced Handheld Laser Scanner, and
* Advanced Handheld High-Speed Laser Scanner
Some settings are not available for certain models. If you are not sure about the
model of your scanner at hand, refer to the device label or contact your distributor.
This document is in A5 size. Please check your printing setting before printing it out.
When barcodes are to be printed out for programming, the use of a high-resolution
laser printer is strongly suggested for the best scan result.
The settings herein shall be updated periodically without prior notice. For the latest
version, please contact your distributor.

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Introduction to Scanner Configuration
Scanning a series of programming barcode labels can configure the series scanners.
This allows decoding options and interface protocols to be tailored to a specific
application. The configuration is stored in non-volatile memory and will not be lost by
removing power from the scanner.
The scanner must be properly powered before programming. For RS-232C type
scanners, an external power adapter must be used to supply DC power to the scanner.
If a keyboard emulation type scanner is used with an IBM PC/XT/ AT, PS/2 or any fully
compatible computers, power will be drawn from the keyboard port. No external
power adapter is required. If keyboard emulation type scanner is used with any other
non IBM PC compatible computers, an external power adapter may be needed.
During the programming mode, the laser scanner will acknowledge a good and valid
reading with a short beep. It will give long beeps or remain silent for either an invalid
or bad reading.
Programmable options are divided into four groups. The first group includes the
options that show the general behavior of the laser scanner. The second group
governs the operation of different interfaces, RS-232 serial ports, keyboard, and USB.
The third group sets the decoding parameters for each barcode symbology. The last
group is about more advanced data formatting.

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Default Parameters
This table gives the default settings of all the programmable parameters. The default
settings would be restored whenever the laser scanner reads the "Reset"
programming label in programming mode. If you wish to change any setting, scan the
appropriate barcodes below.
Scanner Operation
Parameter Default
Same code delay 500msec
Beeping frequency Medium
Beeping duration 50msec
LED/Beep before data transmission On
Scan mode Trigger mode
Stand mode (only available for specific models) Enable
Header and trailer None
Inter message delay 0msec
Inter character delay 0msec
Interface Communication
Parameter Default
RS-232 Interface
Baud rate 9600
Parity none
Data Bits 8
Stop Bit 1
RTS/CTS off
Terminator <CR><LF>
Keyboard Wedge Interface
Terminal Type PC/AT
Keyboard US keyboard
Terminator Enter
USB Interface
Terminator type Enter
Code mode Scan code
Keyboard US keyboard
Wand Emulation
Wand emulation speed Normal
Data output Black=high

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Symbologies
Parameter Default
Decoder Selection
EAN/UPC Enable
Code 39 Enable
Code 32 Disable
Codabar Enable
ITF 2 of 5 Enable
MSI Disable
Chinese Post Code Disable
Code 93 Enable
Code 128 Enable
EAN-128 Disable
Telepen Disable
Code 11 Disable
Standard 2 of 5 Disable
Industrial 2 of 5 Disable
Matrix 2 of 5 Disable
GS1 DataBar Disable
PDF417 Disable
Code Identifiers
Identifier code as factory standard Disable
Identifier code as AIM standard Disable
Code 39 identifier code M
ITF 2 of 5 identifier code I
Chinese post code identifier code H
UPC-A identifier code A
UPC-E identifier code E
EAN-13 identifier code F
EAN-8 identifier code FF
Codabar identifier code N
Code 128 identifier code K
Code 93 identifier code L
MSI identifier code P
Code 11 identifier code O
Standard 2 of 5 identifier code S
Industrial 2 of 5 identifier code D
Matrix 2 of 5 identifier code G
GS1 DataBar identifier code RS
GS1 DataBar Limited identifier code RL

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GS1 DataBar Expanded identifier code RX
PDF417 identifier code X
Barcode Length
maximum 32
Codabar
Code 11
Standard 2 of 5
Industrial 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5
minimum 6
maximum 62
Code 39
Code 93
Code 128 minimum 3
maximum 16
Chinese Post Code minimum 10
maximum 32
MSI
ITF 2 of 5 minimum 4
maximum 14GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar Limited minimum 14
maximum 48
GS1 DataBar Expanded minimum 6
Data Formating
Code Message Format
EAN-13 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13
EAN-8 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
UPC-A D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12
UPC-E D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
Code 128 D1-Dx (default 3~62)
EAN-128 C1 D1-Dx (default 3~62)
Code 39 D1-Dx (default 3~62)
Codabar D1-Dx (default 6~32)
ITF 2 of 5 D1-Dx (default 6~32)
Chinese Post Code D1-Dx (default 8~32)
Code 93 D1-Dx (default 3~32)
MSI D1-Dx (default 6~32)

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Programming Procedure
Below is the programming procedure by using barcodes in this guide.
1. Power up the scanner.
2. Scan the Start of Configuration barcode.
3. Scan the barcode for the desired feature. Multiple features can be
enabled/disabled before scanning the End of Configuration barcode.
4. Scan the End of Configuration barcode and save the new configuration.
5. To give up a configuration change, power off the scanner before scanning the
End of Configuration barcode or scan the Abort barcode.
6. For some parameter setting, such as barcode length and identifier code, it is
required to scan the Set barcode to save the configuration.
Default values are highlighted in gray background.
Power up the scanner
Scan the “Start of
Configuration” barcode
Scan barcode of the
desired feature
Scan the “End of
Configuration” barcode
Scan the “Abort” barcode Power off the scanner
Finish the configuration Discard the configuration

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Parameter Setting
Start Of Configuration
Scanner Operation
1. System Function Setting
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
-- Reset (return to factory default)
%/ Display firmware version
++
Abort :exit programming mode with no update
KE94 Return to customer default
KE95 Save as customer default
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
2. Interface Setting
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
KE97 Return to USB default
KE99 Return to RS-232 default
KE87 Enable USB virtual COM
(Virtual COM driver required. For installation steps refer to
Appendix 1.)
KE01 Enable IBM PC/AT/PS/2 Keyboard emulation
KE05 Enable stand-alone keyboard
(Required no keyboard or key simulator. Only available for special
firmware version.)
KE98 Enable wand emulation
(Only available for special firmware version.)
KE77 Enable OPOS/JPOS
(Available for USB interface only and requires driver. For RS-232
interface, the scanner needs reset and identifier code has to be
enabled.)
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
3. General Scan Mode Setting
Handheld Operation
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
SM01 Trigger Mode
The scanner becomes inactive as soon as the data
is transmitted. It must be triggered to become
active again.
SM02 Auto Scan Mode
The scanner is still active after the data is
transmitted but the successive transmission of
the same barcode is not allowed when the trigger
switch is pressed again.
SM04 Pulse Mode
The scanner will light up and blink when press the
scanner trigger switch once and the scanner will
turn off after next pressing. The laser remains on
for approximately 3 to 10 seconds after the pulse
light is on.
SM05 Repeat Mode
This mode is similar to Auto Scan Mode, but
double reading for the same barcode is
prohibited if the scanner switch is pressed.
(Not available for Handheld High-Speed Laser Scanner.)
SM06 Momentary mode
The scanner will light up only when the trigger
switch is pressed the scanner will turn off when
the trigger switch is release.
(Not available for Handheld High-Speed Laser Scanner.)
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
4. Scan Mode Only Available for Handheld High-Speed Laser Scanner
Handheld Operation
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
SM07
Auto Trigger Mode
The scanner will automatically detect object and
activate laser lighting. Barcode data is
transmitted when the trigger is pressed.
SM08 Aim Mode
When the trigger is pressed once, the scanner
will light up, blink and decode automatically. But
the data is transmitted only when the trigger is
released. The scanner will turn off when the
trigger is pressed again.
SM09 Momentary mode
The scanner will light up only when the trigger
switch is pressed the scanner will turn off when
the trigger switch is release.
Stand Operation
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
SM20 IR On (Auto scan on stand)
The scanner automatically activates laser, scans
and transmits data when detecting object.
SM21 IR Off (Scan by manual trigger)
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
5. Operation Function Setting
Good Read Beeper Tone Selection
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
GR02 Low beeper tone
GR01 Medium beeper tone
GR03 High beeper tone
GR05 Speaker disable
Beeper Sound Selection
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
GR13 Very short (5 msec)
GR12 Short (20 msec)
GR11 Medium (50 msec)
GR10 Long (100 msec)
GR14 Very Long (200 msec)
GR15 Ultra long (500 msec)
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
Beeper Volume Selection
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
GR20 Loud
GR21 Medium
GR22 Slight
Beeper Timing Selection
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
LB00 LED/Beep after transmission
Use this barcode to indicate a "good read"
after a barcode has been successfully decoded.
LB01 LED/Beep before transmission
Use this barcode to indicate a “good read"
before successfully transmitting the barcode
data to the host.
LB03 Power-on tone enable
LB04 Power-on tone disable
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
Inter Message Delay
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
IM01 0 ms
IM02 100 ms
IM03 500 ms
IM04 1000 ms
Inter Character Delay
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
IC01 0ms
IC00 5ms
IC02 10ms
IC03 20ms
IC04 50ms
IC05 2ms
End Of Configuration

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Start Of Configuration
Same Code Delay
Barcode
Value Barcode Label Description
SD01 Same code delay time 50msec
SD02 Same code delay time 100msec
SD03 Same code delay time 200msec
SD04 Same code delay time 300msec
SD05 Same code delay time 400msec
SD06 Same code delay time 500msec
SD07 Same code delay time 600msec
SD08 Same code delay time 700msec
SD09 Same code delay time 800msec
SD10 Same code delay time 900msec
SD11 Same code delay time 1000msec
SD12 Same code delay time Infinite
End Of Configuration