Hand Held Products 3700 CCD manual Preface, Intended Audience, Overview of the Technical Manual

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Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is written for users familiar with serial data communications. An understanding of integrated circuitry and bar code technology is recommended.

Overview of the Technical Manual

Chapter 1 provides a brief description of SCANTEAM 3700 software and hardware.

Chapter 2 discusses the system’s hardware, including connectors, ports, and power requirements.

Chapter 3 explains how to set up and install your 3700 Machine Mount CCD.

Chapter 4 describes the default operating and configuration parameters and explains how to change these to meet your specific needs using serial commands sent through the host RS–232 communications interface. Explains how to use the configuration status query commands.

Chapter 5 explains how to obtain service and technical assistance.

Appendix A is a guide to CCD operation, bar code basics and scanning techniques.

Appendix B provides information about scanning performance, optical, electrical, environmental, mechanical and bar code label specifications.

Appendix C lists the configuration, operational and configuration status query serial commands. The default configuration settings are also listed.

Appendix D provides an ASCII conversion chart.

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Contents SCANTEAMR3700 CCD Disclaimer Patents Page Table of Contents Chapter Configuring the Scanteam Serial Commands Summary Technical SpecificationsCCD Operation and Bar Code Scanning Ascii Conversion TableList of Tables Preface Intended AudienceOverview of the Technical Manual Related Publications Scanteam 3700 Description IntroductionScanteam 3700 Hardware Description Scanteam 3700 Software Description Interface PortNonvolatile Memory Basic System Operation System Hardware DescriptionMechanical Layout General CharacteristicsAudible Indicator Single Modular Input /Output/Power PortOperating Theory Mounting InsertsScanner/Host Communication Communications PortAsynchronous Serial Ascii Interface Auxiliary Trigger Hardwire PinoutsPower Requirements General Preparation for Use SET-UP and InstallationSet-up Procedure for Evaluation Set-up ChecklistPreparation To setup serial communications to the scanner Set-up ProcedureInstallation in the Host Instrument Top View Examples of Scanteam 3700 Barcode Orientation Pitch or Roll Scanner Illumination Clearance Preparation Configuring the ScanteamCommand Conventions Command FormatData string Reset Command a Operational CommandsDisable Decoding Command DC4 Enable Decoding Command DC2Save Configuration Command Z Serial Trigger CommandSave Configuration 3C 5A 3E Serial Trigger 3C 31 3EConfiguration Commands Set Communications Port Command Ka Command Ka baud, parity, stop bits, data bits ParameterOption Command Kd enable, data Parameter Code ID Value DefinitionScanteam 3700 Code ID Values Command Ke enable, data Parameter Set Postamble Command KeCommand Kf mode Parameter Set Communications Protocol Command KfSet Trigger Mode Command Kg Command Kg modeglobal, modeport1, modeport2, # ParameterSet Read Timeout Command Kh Set No Read Message Command Kk Command Kk enable, data ParameterSet Votes Command Km Set Code 39 Command Kp Command Ks enable UPC, enable EAN Parameter Set UPC A/E, EAN 8/13 Command KsSet Code 128 Command Kt Set Beeper Mode Command KuSet Scan Rate Command Kv Configuration Status Query Commands Default Operating Parameters Default Configuration SettingsDefault Configuration Symbology Settings Maintenance SERVICE/TECHNICAL AssistanceTroubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting HintsTroubleshooting Checklist Diagnostic ProcedureProblem Possible Cause Solution Scanteam 3700 Troubleshooting ChecklistProduct Service Department Obtaining Factory ServiceService Under Warranty Out Of Warranty ServiceHelp Desk Followed during installation Chapter Scanteam 3700 Removal/ReplacementService/Technical Assistance Scanning and Decoding a Bar Code Symbol CCD Operation and BAR Code Scanning aObjectives LED Reflector CCD SensorPeak Detectors and Comparator Timing Sequence MicroprocessorCloser Look At Bar Code Symbols Bar Code Basics and Scanning TipsBar Code Scanning Technical Specifications Optical SpecificationsScanner Performance Skew Angle MRD minimum reflective difference 37.5%Pitch Angle Light Source IlluminationElectrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsBar Code Symbol Specifications To Host System Scanteam 3700 Interface CableCommand Format Serial Commands SummaryIndividual Configuration Query CommandFormatKa? Kd?Default Configuration Settings Configuration CommandDefault SettingsSymbology Configuration Default Settings Serial Commands Summary Control Function Definitions Ascii Conversion TableAscii Conversion Table Scanteam 3700 Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Index Scanteam Index-3 Index-4 Scanteam 3700 Limited Warranty Jordan Road Box Skaneateles Falls, New York 3700/TM Rev E