Hand-held-products HANDHELD 3800G User Manual

™ User’s Guide3800gRetail/Commercial Handheld Linear Imager

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8 - 4 3800g User’s GuideSupported Interface Keys ASCIIHEXIBM, Memorex Telex (102)*Supported KeysMemorex Telex (88)**Supported KeysNUL 00 Reserved Rese

3800g User’s Guide 8 - 5Supported Interface KeysASCII HEXEsprit 200, 400ANSISupported KeysEsprit 200, 400ASCIISupported KeysEsprit 200, 400PCSupported

8 - 6 3800g User’s GuideSupported Interface KeysASCII HEXApple Mac/iMac Supported KeysNUL 00 ReservedSOH 01 Enter/Numpad EnterSTX 02 CAPSETX 03 ALT ma

3800g User’s Guide 9 - 19UtilitiesTo Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All SymbologiesThis selection allows you to turn on transmission of a Code I.D. be

9 - 2 3800g User’s GuideTemporary Visual Xpress ConfigurationFor quick download communication configuration, scan the Visual Xpress bar code to tempor

3800g User’s Guide 10 - 110Visual XpressVisual Xpress IntroductionVisual Xpress provides a wide range of PC-based programming functions that can be pe

10 - 2 3800g User’s GuideInstalling Visual Xpress from the Web1. Access the Hand Held Products web site at www.handheld.com.2. Click in the Quick Sear

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 111Serial Programming CommandsThe serial programming commands can be used in place of the programming bar codes. Both the ser

11 - 2 3800g User’s GuideQuery CommandsSeveral special characters can be used to query the device about its settings.^ What is the default value for t

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 3When responding, the device echoes back the command sequence with the status character inserted directly before each of the p

vUPC E0 and UPC E1 ... 7-20UPC E0 and UPC E1 Expand... 7-21

11 - 4 3800g User’s GuideTrigger CommandsYou can activate and deactivate the imager with serial trigger commands. First, the imager must be put in Ma

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 5Menu CommandsSelectionSetting* Indicates defaultSerial Command# Indicates a numeric entryPageFactory Default Settings Default

11 - 6 3800g User’s GuideBaud Rate300 BPS 232BAD0 2-7600 BPS 232BAD1 2-71200 BPS 232BAD2 2-72400 BPS 232BAD3 2-74800 BPS 232BAD4 2-79600 BPS 232BAD5 2

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 7Beeper Pitch - Good Read (Frequency)Low (1600) (min 400Hz) BEPFQ11600 3-1*Medium (2550) BEPFQ12550 3-1High (4200) (max 9000H

11 - 8 3800g User’s GuideOutput Sequence EditorEnter Sequence SEQBLK 3-9Default Sequence SEQDFT 3-9Require Output SequenceRequired SEQ_EN2 3-9On/Not R

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 9Data FormatterOff DFM_EN0 5-5*On, but Not Required DFM_EN1 5-5On, Required DFM_EN2 5-5Alternate Data Formats1 VSAF_1 5-52 VSA

11 - 10 3800g User’s GuideCode 39Off C39ENA0 7-5*On C39ENA1 7-5Code 39 Start/Stop Char.*Don’t Transmit C39SSX0 7-5Transmit C39SSX1 7-5Code 39 Check Ch

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 11Straight 2 of 5 Industrial*Off R25ENA0 7-12On R25ENA1 7-12Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Message LengthMinimum (1 - 48) *4 R25M

11 - 12 3800g User’s GuideCode 128 Function Code Transmit*Off 128FNX0 7-16On 128FNX1 7-16ISBT Concatenation*Off ISBENA0 7-15On ISBENA1 7-15TelepenDefa

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 13UPC E Expand*Off UPEEXP0 7-21On UPEEXP1 7-21UPC E Check DigitOff UPECKX0 7-21*On UPECKX1 7-21UPC E Number SystemOff UPENSX0

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11 - 14 3800g User’s GuideEAN/JAN 8 Check DigitOff EA8CKX0 7-25*On EA8CKX1 7-24EAN/JAN 8 2 Digit Addenda*Off EA8AD20 7-25On EA8AD21 7-25EAN/JAN 8 5 Di

3800g User’s Guide 11 - 15RSS ExpandedDefault All RSS-14Expanded SettingsRSEDFT 7-29RSS ExpandedOff RSEENA0 7-29*On RSEENA1 7-29RSS Expanded Msg. Leng

11 - 16 3800g User’s GuideCodablock F*Off CBFENA0 7-33On CBFENA1 7-33Codablock F Msg. LengthMinimum (1 - 2048) *1 CBFMIN#### 7-33Maximum (1 - 2048) *2

3800g User’s Guide 12 - 112Product Specifications3800g Product SpecificationsParameter SpecificationDimensions (Typical):Height5.9 inches (15 cm)Lengt

12 - 2 3800g User’s Guide3800g Depth of Field (typical performance1)Minimum Bar WidthMaximum Near FieldMinimum Far Field (no ambient lighting)13 mil 1

3800g User’s Guide 12 - 3Standard Cable PinoutsKeyboard Wedge10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plugconnects to the imager handle12 Cord shield3 Tied to supply power

12 - 4 3800g User’s GuideStandard Cable PinoutsSerial Output 10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plugconnects to the imager handle12 Cord shield3 Prog 1 (Tied to supp

3800g User’s Guide 12 - 5Standard Cable PinoutsUSB10 Pin Modular Plugconnects to the imager handle12 Data +3 Tied to supply power4 Supply ground567 5

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3800g User’s Guide 13 - 113MaintenanceRepairsRepairs and/or upgrades are not to be performed on this product. These services are to be performed only

viiMaintenance... 13-1Cleaning the Scanner’s Window ...

13 - 2 3800g User’s GuideReplacing the Interface CableThe standard interface cable is attached to the scanner with an 10-pin modular connector. When

3800g User’s Guide 13 - 3Is the scanner having trouble reading your symbols?If the scanner isn’t reading symbols well, check that the symbols:• Aren’t

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3800g User’s Guide 14 - 114Customer SupportProduct Service and RepairHand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers

14 - 2 3800g User’s GuideAsia PacificHand Held Products Asia/PacificTelephone: +852-2511-3050 Fax: +852-2511-3557E-mail: [email protected]

3800g User’s Guide 14 - 3MéxicoTeléfono: (800) 782-4263, opción 8, opción 3Teléfono: (704) 998-3998, opción 8, opción 3E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.

14 - 4 3800g User’s GuideEXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES

3800g User’s Guide A - 1Appendix ASymbology ChartNote: “m” represents the AIM modifier character. Refer to International Technical Specification, Sym

A - 2 3800g User’s GuideASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)Note:This table applies to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters may differ dependi

3800g User’s Guide A - 3Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char128 80€€160 A0 192 C0 À 224 E0 à129 81 161 A1 ¡ 193 C1 Á 225 E1 á130 82 ‚ 1

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A - 4 3800g User’s GuideCode Page Mapping of Printed Bar CodesCode pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received do

Sample SymbolsUPC A0 123456 7890Interleaved 2 of 5Code 128EAN 131234567890Code 1289 780330 290951654EAN 83210 545612380UPC-E

Sample SymbolsCode 93123456-9$Straight 2 of 5 Industrial123456Matrix 2 of 56543210RSS-14(01)00123456789012Code 39CodabarBC321A13579B

Programming ChartACSaveBDiscardFEDNote:If you make an error while scanning the letters or digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard, scan the correc

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3800g User’s Guide 1 - 11Getting StartedAbout This ManualThis User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the 3800g. Product

1 - 2 3800g User’s GuideConnecting the Imager with USBNote: Hand Held Products recommends connecting the imager end of the cable first and the host en

3800g User’s Guide 1 - 3IBM SurePosScan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the 3800gX5 for IBM SurePos (USB Handheld imager) or IBM

1 - 4 3800g User’s GuideACK/NAK ModePlug and PlayPlug and Play bar codes provide instant imager set up for commonly used interfaces.Note: After you sc

3800g User’s Guide 1 - 5Connecting the Imager When Powered by Host (Keyboard Wedge)An imager can be connected between the keyboard and PC as a “keyboa

DisclaimerHand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this

1 - 6 3800g User’s GuideIf you programmed the imager for a different terminal interface and you want to change to an IBM PC AT and compatibles keyboar

3800g User’s Guide 1 - 74. Connect the power supply and plug into an outlet.5. Turn the terminal/computer power back on.Note: You will not hear a powe

1 - 8 3800g User’s GuideReading TechniquesThe imager has a bright red aiming beam that corresponds to its horizontal field of view. The aiming beam s

3800g User’s Guide 2 - 12Terminal InterfacesTerminal IDIf your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to Terminal ID, beginning on page 2-1 and loca

2 - 2 3800g User’s GuideSupported Terminals Terminal Model(s) Terminal IDDEC VT510, 520, 525 (PC style)005DEC VT510, 520, 525 (DEC style LK411)104Espr

3800g User’s Guide 2 - 3* Factory default settingTelex 122 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476, 1477, 1482, 1483046USB PC Keyb

2 - 4 3800g User’s GuideKeyboard CountryScan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the follo

3800g User’s Guide 2 - 5Please refer to Hand Held Products website ( www.handheld.com) for complete keyboard country support information and applicabl

2 - 6 3800g User’s GuideEmulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).Note: After scannin

3800g User’s Guide 2 - 7Automatic Direct Connect Mode:This selection can be used if you have an IBM AT style terminal and the system is dropping chara

Statement of Agency ComplianceThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devi

2 - 8 3800g User’s GuideRS-232 Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and ParityData Bits sets the word length at 7 or 8 bits of data per character. If a

3800g User’s Guide 2 - 9RS-232 HandshakingRS-232 handshaking is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data between serially communicating devices.

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3800g User’s Guide 3 - 13OutputGood Read IndicatorsBeeper – Good ReadThe beeper may be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Turning this

3 - 2 3800g User’s GuideBeeper Duration – Good ReadThe beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default =

3800g User’s Guide 3 - 3Good Read DelayThis sets the minimum amount of time before the imager can read another bar code. Default = No Delay.User-Spec

3 - 4 3800g User’s GuideRead Time-OutUse this selection to set a time-out (in milliseconds) of the imager’s trigger when using serial commands to trig

3800g User’s Guide 3 - 5Hands Free Time-OutThe Automatic Trigger and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free” modes. If the imager’s trigge

3 - 6 3800g User’s GuideUser-Specified Reread DelayIf you want to set your own length for the reread delay, scan the bar code below, then set the dela

3800g User’s Guide 3 - 7The figure below illustrates the percentage range from 1 to 100%.Example: If you have two bar codes next to one another and th

The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic C

3 - 8 3800g User’s GuideOutput Sequence OverviewRequire Output SequenceWhen turned off, the bar code data will be output to the host as the imager dec

3800g User’s Guide 3 - 9Other Programming Selections•Discard This exits without saving any Output Sequence changes.Output Sequence Editor Require Ou

3 - 10 3800g User’s GuideNote: Code 93 must be enabled to use this example.You would set up the sequence editor with the following command line:SEQBLK

3800g User’s Guide 3 - 11The breakdown of the command line is shown below:SEQBLK sequence editor start command62 code identifier for Code 390011 Code

3 - 12 3800g User’s GuideIf you want a different notation than “NR,” for example, “Error,” or “Bad Code,” you can edit the output message using the Da

3800g User’s Guide 4 - 14Data EditingPrefix/Suffix OverviewWhen a bar code is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer along with

4 - 2 3800g User’s GuideTo Add a Prefix or Suffix:Step 1. Scan the Add Prefix or Add Suffix symbol (page 4-3).Step 2. Determine the 2 digit Hex value

3800g User’s Guide 4 - 3To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes:You can clear a single prefix or suffix, or clear all prefixes/suffixes for a symbolo

4 - 4 3800g User’s GuideSuffix SelectionsFunction Code TransmitWhen this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the scanned data

3800g User’s Guide 4 - 5Intercharacter DelayAn intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each character

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4 - 6 3800g User’s GuideInterfunction DelayAn interfunction delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each segment of

3800g User’s Guide 5 - 15Data FormattingData Format Editor IntroductionYou may use the Data Format Editor to change the imager’s output. For example,

5 - 2 3800g User’s Guideinside back cover to program the imager for your terminal ID (you must enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wed

3800g User’s Guide 5 - 3(00-99) for the number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code. See ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

5 - 4 3800g User’s Guidezz is the list of characters to be suppressed. (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Cod

3800g User’s Guide 5 - 5Data FormatterWhen Data Formatter is turned off, the bar code data is output to the host as read (including prefixes and suffi

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3800g User’s Guide 6 - 16Secondary InterfaceBy switching secondary interface cables, the 3800g imager, for example, can communicate with a portable da

6 - 2 3800g User’s GuideRS-232 programmable selections are used by both the primary and secondary interfaces. Changing an RS-232 parameter (e.g., bau

3800g User’s Guide 6 - 3Hands Free Time-OutThe Automatic Trigger and Presentation Modes are referred to as “hands free” modes. If the imager’s trigge

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3800g User’s Guide 7 - 17SymbologiesIntroductionThis programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to Chapter 11 for settings and

7 - 2 3800g User’s GuideMessage LengthYou are able to set the valid reading length of some of the bar code symbologies. If the data length of the sc

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 3Codabar<Default All Codabar Settings>CodabarCodabar Start/Stop CharactersStart/Stop characters identify the leading and

7 - 4 3800g User’s GuideWhen Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check ch

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 5Codabar Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for addition

7 - 6 3800g User’s GuideCode 39 Check CharacterNo Check Character indicates that the imager reads and transmits bar code data with or without a check

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 7Code 39 AppendThis function allows the imager to append the data from several Code 39 bar codes together before transmitting t

7 - 8 3800g User’s GuideFull ASCIIIf Full ASCII Code 39 decoding is enabled, certain character pairs within the bar code symbol will be interpreted as

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 9Code 39 Code PageCode pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with t

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7 - 10 3800g User’s GuideWhen Check Digit is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a chec

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 11Code 93< Default All Code 93 Settings >Code 93Code 93 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message leng

7 - 12 3800g User’s GuideStraight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)<Default All Straight 2 of 5 Settings>Straight 2 of 5 IndustrialStraig

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 13Straight 2 of 5 IATAStraight 2 of 5 IATA Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Messa

7 - 14 3800g User’s GuideMatrix 2 of 5 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for a

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 15Code 11 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additio

7 - 16 3800g User’s GuideCode 128 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additi

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 17TelepenTelepen OutputUsing AIM Telepen Output, the imager reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as standar

7 - 18 3800g User’s GuideUPC A<Default All UPC A Settings>UPC AUPC A Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit sho

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 19This selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC A data.Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.UPC

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7 - 20 3800g User’s GuideUPC-A/EAN-13with Extended Coupon CodeUse the following codes to enable or disable UPC-A and EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code.

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 21UPC E0 and UPC E1 ExpandUPC E Expand expands the UPC E code to the 12 digit, UPC A format. Default = Off.UPC E0 and UPC E1 A

7 - 22 3800g User’s GuideUPC E0 Number SystemThe numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data,

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 23EAN/JAN 13 Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the sc

7 - 24 3800g User’s GuideEAN/JAN 13 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from th

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 25EAN/JAN 8 Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmitted at the end of the sca

7 - 26 3800g User’s GuideEAN/JAN 8 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 27MSI Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional

7 - 28 3800g User’s GuideRSS-14< Default All RSS-14 Settings >RSS-14RSS Limited< Default All RSS Limited Settings >RSS LimitedRSS Expanded

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 29RSS ExpandedRSS Expanded Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on pag

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7 - 30 3800g User’s GuideChina Post Code<Default All China Post Code Settings>China Post CodeChina Post Message LengthScan the bar codes below t

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 31Korea Post Code<Default All Korea Post Code Settings>Korea Post CodeKorea Post Message LengthScan the bar codes below t

7 - 32 3800g User’s GuideYou have to have PosiCode A and B on to read any of the PosiCode symbologies.PosiCode Message LengthScan the bar codes below

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 33Codablock F<Default All Codablock F Settings>Codablock FCodablock F Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change th

7 - 34 3800g User’s GuideCode 16KCode 16K Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 fo

3800g User’s Guide 7 - 35Code 49 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additio

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3800g User’s Guide 8 - 18Interface KeysKeyboard Function RelationshipsThe following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII “CTRL”+ r

8 - 2 3800g User’s GuideThe last five characters in the Full ASCII “CTRL”+ column ( [ \ ] 6 - ), apply to US only. The following chart indicates the

3800g User’s Guide 8 - 3Supported Interface KeysASCII HEXIBM AT/XT and PS/2 Compatibles, WYSE PC/ATSupported KeysIBM XTs and CompatiblesSupported Keys