Zebex Alpha-50 series User manual

ZBX99030301
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LASER PRODUCT

USER'S MANUAL
Handheld laser scanner
&
High performance Long
Rang Dual CCD scanner
Alpha-50 series: Laser scanner
Alpha-60 series: Laser scanner
Alpha-70 series: Long Rang scanner
The manual can be used as keyboard
emulation, RS- 232C serial interface,
CMOS serial interface and wand
emulation.
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PRINTED IN MARCH 1999
USER'S MANUAL
The manual can be used as
keyboard emulation, RS- 232C
serial interface, CMOS serial
interface and wand emulation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Every effort is mode to ensure the accuracy
jof our product information; however, we
accept no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Specification or version may
be subject to change without notice. The
actual specification and version are based
on the product delivered.
PRINTED IN MARCH 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.........................................................1
Default Parameters .............................................2
Program Procedure.............................................5
System Setting....................................................6
Scanning Mode Selection....................................7
Header and Trailer ..............................................8
Inter- Message Delay ..........................................8
Inter- Character Delay.........................................9
Message/ Block Mode Selection..........................9
Beeper Tone Selection ......................................10
Bar Code ID Selection.......................................11
RS-232C Serial Communication Parameters Setting
Handshaking Protocol...............................13
ACK/ NAK Response Time Setting ............14
Baud Rate.................................................15
Data Bit.....................................................15
Stop Bit.....................................................15
Parity Setting ............................................16
Message Terminator..................................16
Break Code On/ Off Setting.......................20
Keyboard Emulation Parameters Setting............17
Keyboard Type Selection...........................17
Language Selection...................................19
Message Terminator..................................20
Function Key Emulation.............................21
Capital Lock Setting ..................................21
Reading Code Selection....................................21
Code 39 Parametrs Setting................................24
Interleaved 2 Of 5 Parameters Setting................25
Chinese Post Code Parameters Setting.............26
UPC/ EAN/ JAN Parameters Setting..................26
Codabar/ Monarch Parameters Setting ..............30
Code 128 Parameters Setting............................31
MATRIX 25 Parameters setting..........................32
MSI/Plessy parameters setting...........................32
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Italian Pharmac Parameters Setting...................34
ISBN/ ISSN Conversion ....................................35
Wand Emulation Parameters Setting .................36
Emulation Speed Selection .......................36
Emulation Data Output Selection...............36
Appendix A
Code 39 Full ASCII Code Table.........................38
Appendix B
Code 39 Full ASCII Bar Code Table...................41
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1. INTRODUCTION
The series scanners can be configured by scanning a
series of programming bar code labels. 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 a 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 for either an invalid or
bad reading.
2. PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
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 of options governs the operation of RS-232C
type serial ports. The third group selects the
keyboard type that the keyboard emulation type will
be emulated. The last group sets the decoding
parameters for each bar code symbology.
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3. DEFAULT PARAMETERS
This table gives the default settings of all the
programmable parameters. The default settings will
be restored whenever the "Reset" programming label
is scanned and the laser scanner is in programming
mode.
DEFAULT VALUES OF OPERATING PARAMETERS
Function Default Values
Scanning Mode Selection Trigger mode
Header and trailer None
Inter-Message delay Normal
Inter-Character delay Normal
Message/Block mode selection Message
Send command in block mode
communication Disable
Good read beeper tone selection
2.3KHz/50 mSec
(for alpha-50)
2.7KHz/50 msec
(for alpha-70)
Code identifier transmitting Disable
Code 39 bar code identifier code M
ITF 2 of 5 bar code identifier code I
Chinese post code identifier code H
UPC-E bar code identifier code E
UPC-A bar code identifier code A
EAN-13 bar code identifier code F
EAN-8 bar code identifier code FF
Codabar bar code identifier code N
Code 128 bar code identifier code K
Code 93 bar code identifier code L
MSI bar code identifier code P
MATRIX 25 bar code identifier
code G
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DEFAULT VALUES OF KEYBOARD EMULATION
PARAMETERS SETTING
Function Default Values
Keyboard type selection IBM PC/AT USA
Message terminator Enter/ carriage
return
DEFAULT VALUES OF RS-232C SERIAL
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
Function Default Values
Handshaking protocol None
ACK/NAK response time
setting 300 msec
Baud rate 9600
Data bit 8
Stop bit 1
Parity Mark (None)
Message terminator
selection CR/LF
DEFAULT VALUES OF WAND EMULATION
PARAMETERS
Function Default Values
¡°
Wand emulation speed Normal
¡°
Wand emulation output Black = High
Note: For wand emulation, the configuration is only
effective for the items with asterisk (¡°).
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DEFAULT VALUES OF DECODING PARAMETERS
Function Code
Default Value
Code 39 Enable
ITF 2 of 5 Enable
Chinese Post Code
Disable
UPC/EAN/JAN Enable
Codabar Enable
Reading codes
¡°MSI Disable
selection Code 128 Enable
Code 93 Enable
¡°ITAT Disable
¡°EAN-128 Disable
¡°MATRIX 25 Disable
¡° Italian Pharmac Disable
ISSN/ ISBN Disable
Codes Standard
Code 39 Start/stop characters Not transmitting
Check digit Disabled
Concatenation Off
Interleaved Length 6-32 digits
2 of 5 Check digit Disable
Chinese Post
Length 10~16 digits
Code Check digit Transmit
Format All
Addendum Disable
UPC-E=UPC-A Disabled
UPC/EAN/JAN
UPC-A leading digit
Transmit
UPC-A check digit
Transmit
UPC-E leading digit
Transmit
UPC-E check digit Transmit
Type Standard
Codabar Start/stop characters A,B,C,D
Length 6~32 digits
Code 128 FNC 2 append Disable
Check digit Disable
MSI Length Variable
Check digit Transmit
Italian Pharmac
Transmit "A"
Character
Not transmitting
MATRIX 25 Length Fix 10 digits
Check digit Disable
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Note: The configuration of the items with asterisk
(¡°) is effective when being appointed in advance.
4. PROGRAM PROCEDURE USING BAR CODE
MENUS
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NO NO
YES YES

Start of Configuration
RESET
•The reading of the "RESET”label
turns all the parameters back to
default values.
•
When you intend to turn your
scanner back to default
parameter, please scan the
"Start of configuration" label first,
then scan "RESET" label and
finally scan the "End of
configuration" label.
ABORT
RS-232C
PC/AT
WAND EMULATION
SHOW VERSION
•
The reading of the "ABORT" label
discards all the parameters read
prior to the "End of
configuration".
•
The scanner remains in the last
interface mode when the
scanner is reset. The label
below should be scanned if the
scanner is configured the first
time.
•
The reading of the “SHOW
VERSION”label will be show
firmware version.
SCANNING MODE SELECTION(for laser scanner)
For series laser scanners, there are 3 scanning modes to
suit your application requirements.
Trigger Mode
Turbo Trigger Mode
The scanner becomes inactive as
soon as the data is transmitted. It
must be triggered to become active
again.
The scanner switch is pressed and
double reading for the same bar
code is permitted. The scanner
will turn off when the trigger switch
is released.
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Without any scanning, the unit will
enter a standby mode. To
reactivate the unit, present an
object in front of the IR sensor.
(*Only for Alpha-60 series.) Object detect Trigger
Note: To avoid hazardous exposure, all laser scanner are
equipped with an internal cut-off security system
which will turn off the laser beam after 5 seconds.
SCANNING MODE SELECTION (For Alpha-70
series)
The scanner becomes inactive as
soon as the data is transmitted. It
must be triggered to become active
again.
In auto scan mode, the scanner is
still active after the data is
transmitted, but the successive
transmission of the same bar code
is not allowed when the trigger
switch is pressed again.
This scanner will light up when
press the scanner trigger switch
once. And, the scanner will turn
off for next pressing.
For testing the response of the
scanner.
For factory testing use only.
Trigger mode
Auto scan mode
Alternate mode
Repeat mode
Testing mode
DATA REDUNDANT CHECK
The option allow you to set decoder
data redundant check.
Enable
Disable
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
HEADER AND TRAILER
This option allows you to append a header and/or a trailer to
every message transmitted via the serial ports or the
keyboard port. There is no restriction in selecting header
or trailer characters as far as the sum of the lengths of
header and trailer is not greater than 10 digits.
Header
Trailer
Set
1. Select either header or trailer
you are going to program by
scanning the corresponding
label
2. Scan the character(s) you want
from the enclosed ASCII table to
set as header or trailer (be sure
to enable full ASCII code 39
option before you start).
3. Read the “Set”label to set your
choice into memory.
INTER-MESSAGE DELAY
There series Laser scanners allow you to add a delay
between two consecutive messages. This delay will
be added before each data transmission. Start of
Configuration label and then select the appropriate
delay time to activate this feature.
None
100mSec
500 mSec
1 Second
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INTER-CHARACTER DELAY
This option governs delay time between consecutive
characters. The delay time can be altered by
scanning the following labels.
None
10 mSec
20 mSec
50 mSec
MESSAGE/BLOCK MODE SELECTION
This option allows you to treat scanned data as either
an independent message or a block message. In
the message mode, the data scanned will be
transmitted immediately. In block mode, the data
scanned will be appended to the message buffer if
the scanner is programmed in block mode. A block
of message will only be transmitted after a “Send”
command is entered. This mode is only available
when the scanner is working with code 39 labels.
You are free to choose any character as the “Send”
command.
Message
Block
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
SEND COMMAND IN BLOCK MODE
COMMUNICATION
You can use this option to set your own “Send”
command used in block mode communication.
Enable
Disable
Store
Set
GOOD READ BEEPER TONE SELECTION
You can use this option to set frequency and / or
duration of the buzzer after successful reading.
Medium
Low
High
Disable
*For Alpha-70 only Medium and disable setting
available. 10
SOUND DURATION
long(120ms)
Medium(50ms)
Short(20ms)
Very short(5ms)
BAR CODE IDENTIFIER CODE SELECTION
The series RS-232C and keyboard emulation types
scanners can transmit max. 2 digits bar code
identifier code for different types of bar codes. Use
the labels to choose transmit or not transmit bar code
identifier code:
Enable
Disable
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
BAR CODE IDENTIFIER CODE SETTING
The series RS-232C and keyboard emulation type
scanners can set max. 2 digits of bar code identifier
code according to different bar code. The procedure
is as following:
1. Scan“Start of configuration”label
2. Scan“Bar code identifier setting code”label.
3. Scan the new code mark from ASCII table (max.
two digits). For example, if “AB”want for code
mark then scan “A”and “B”.
4. Scan“Set”label.
5. Scan“End of configuration”label.
UPC-E
UPC-A
EAN-13
EAN-8
Chinese post code
ITF 2 OF 5
Codabar
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Code 39
Code 128
Code 93
MSI
MATRIX 25
Set
RS-232C SERIAL COMMUNICATION
PARAMETERS SETTING
HANDSHAKING PROTOCOL
None
RTS/CTS
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
HANDSHAKING PROTOCOL (Cont’d)
ACK/NAK
Xon/Xoff
ACK/NAK RESPONSE TIME SETTING
300 mSec
2 Sec
500 mSec
3 Sec
1 Sec
5 Sec
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BUAD RATE
19200
9600
4800
2400
1200
600
DATA BIT
7
8
STOP BIT
1
2
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
PARITY
Even
Odd
Mark
Space
MESSAGE TERMINATOR (FOR RS-232C TYPE
ONLY)
None
CR/LF
CR
LF
H Tab
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STX/ETX
EOT
KEYBOARD EMULATION PARAMETERS SETTING
KEYBOARD TYPE SELECTION
IBM AT
PS/2 30-80
IBM 5550
IBM 5295 Terminal
IBM XT
IBM 3477/3472 Terminal
IBM 5530-SC
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
KEYBOARD TYPE SELECTION (Cont’d)
IBM 5530-ZC
NEC 9801
IBM 3196 Terminal
APPLE MAC II(¡°)
MOS SYS
PS2/30/56
IBM 3477 Terminal
(without break code)
NEC 5200(¡°)
Note: The configuration of the items with asterisk (¡°)
is optional.
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KEYBOARD LANGUAGE SELECTION
USA
UK
Germany
French
Spainish
Italian
Swiss
Swedish
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
MESSAGE TERMINATOR (FOR KEYBOARD
WEDGE USE)
None
Return
Hor. TAB
Execute
KEYBOARD TYPE SELECTION
Scan Code Mode
Alt mode
BREAK CODE ON/ OFF SETTING (FOR IBM
Terminals 31xx, 34xx, 37xx USE)
To select the interface for these IBM terminal, read
the correct key transmission code.
ON
OFF
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FUNTION KEY ACTIVE ON/ OFF (FOR IBM AT USE)
Function keys can be concatenated with input data as
header and/or trailer. See page 40 table.
ON
OFF
CAPITAL LOCK ON/ OFF
Select the suitable code to match your keyboard caps
lock status.
ON
OFF
RDADING CODE SELECTION
Code 39 Enable
Code 39 Disable
Codabar Enable
Codabar Disable
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
RDADING CODE SELECTION (Cont’d)
UPC/ EAN/ JAN Enable
UPC/ EAN/ JAN Disable
ITF 2 of 5 Enable
ITF 2 of 5 Disable
Chinese post code Enable
Chinese post code Disable
Code 128 Enable
Code 128 Disable
MSI Enable
MSI Disable
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Code 93 Enable
Code 93 Disable
IATA Enable
IATA Disable
EAN- 128 Enable
EAN-128 Disable
MATRIX 25 Enable
MATRIX Disable
Italian Pharmac Enable
Italian Pharmac Disable
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
CODE 39 PARAMETERS SETTING
CHARACTER SET
Standard Code 39
Full ASCII Code 39
START/STOP CHARACTER TRANSMISSION
Yes
No
CHECK DIGIT
Calculate and Transmit
Calculate but not Transmit
NO
CONCATENATION
Enable
Disable
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INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 PARAMENTERS SETTING
Examples: Felting length 4 to 8 digits
LENTGTH
Ssan:1. Start of
configuration
Min
0
4
set
max
0
8
set
End of
configuration
MAX
Min
Set
CHECK DIGIT
NO
Calculate and Transmit
Calculate but not Transmit
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
CHINESE POST CODE PARAMETERS SETTING
LENGTH
MAX
MIN
Set
Ssan:1. Start
of
configuration
Min
0
4
set
max
0
8
set
End of
configuration
CHECK DIGIT
NO
Calculate and Transmit
Calculate but not Transmit
UPC/EAN/JAN PARAMETERS SETTING
FORMAT
All
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EAN-8 or EAN-13
UPC-A and EAN-13
UPC-A and UPC-E
UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN-13
EAN-8
ADDENDUM
NO
5 Characters
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
UPC/EAN/JAN PARAMETERS SETTING (Cont’d)
2 Characters
2 or 5 Characters
FORCE UPC-E TO UPC-A FORMAT
Yes
No
FORCE UPC-A TO EAN-13 FORMAT
Yes
No
TRANSMIT UPC-A LEADING CHARACTER
Yes
No
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TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT
Yes
No
TRANSMIT UPC-E LEADING CHARACTER
Yes
No
TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT
Yes
No
TRANSMIT EAN-13 CHECK DIGIT
Yes
No
End of Configuration
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Start of Configuration
UPC/EAN/JAN PARAMETERS SETTING (Cont’d)
TRANSMIT EAN-8 CHECK DIGIT
Yes
No
CODABAR/ MONARCH PARAMETERS SETTING
START/ STOP CHARACTER TRANSMISSION
No
A, B, C, D
DC1~DC4
a/ t, b/ n, c/ *, d/ e
CONCATENATION
Enable
Disable
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CODE 128 PARAMETERS SETTING
FNC 2 CONCATENATION
Enable
Disable
CHECK DIGIT
No
Calculate and Transmit
Calculate but not Transmit
UCC/EAN128 PARAMETERS SETTING
The character FNC1 can be transmitted or not using
these codes.
FNC1 Character Transmitted
FNC1 not Transmitted
End of Configuration
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