Worth Data RF Laser user manual Laser Scanning Instructions

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Laser Scanning Instructions

Using a laser scanner is basically as simple and intuitive as "point and shoot" at a distance of 0-24", depending on the density of the bar code.

Basically, the laser scanner's beam must cross every bar and space on the bar code, without touching any other bar codes, as shown in the first example below. You'll need to hold the scanner further away to produce a wider beam for large bar codes, and closer for bar codes with bars very close together.

Even though momentary exposure to a laser's low-power, visible-light is not known to be harmful, you should not aim the beam into anyone's eyes.

When you scan, you will get one beep when you get a successful decode and a high-pitched beep. The data is then transmitted to the Base Station (as it is being transmitted, the LED flashes yellow). When the Laser receives the acknowledgement from the Base Station that the data has been received, the Laser emits a lower pitched beep and turns on a green LED for three seconds.

If the transmitted data fails to be acknowledged,

1)further scanning is prohibited. You can't pull the trigger again until the data reaches the base or until you clear the scanner.

2)The laser will retransmit three times, (the yellow LED will indicate retransmissions).

3)If it fails three times, it will emit a distinct 8-beep pattern and turn off. This is your clue to check out the Base Station.

4)You can pull the trigger to try transmission again. (the laser beam will not come on until the transmission is acknowledged or you hold the trigger down for 30 seconds to clear the data).

The important thing to remember about using a laser with the RF Laser Reader Setup Menu is that you need to make sure the scanner's beam covers only one bar code at a time. The laser scanner's beam is wide enough, and the configuration bar codes close together enough, that you will need to use your fingers, post-it notes, or the supplied Laser Setup Assist window, to "block off" bar codes adjacent to whatever configuration bar code you need to read.

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Contents Worth Data Inc August Page Table Of Contents Introduction Scanner Beeps and LEDs what they mean InstallationComponents of RF Laser Readers USB Installation Installing the R/F Reader with a dedicated serial port Menu Installing the R/F Reader between a computer and terminalMod Laser Serial Model Pin-outsF34, DB25 Null Modem Cable F36, DB9 Straight Cable Pin-outsUPC\EAN Laser Scanning Instructions Using The RF Laser Setup Menu Code 3 of 9 Code ChannelUPC/EAN Code 5 Code Disable MSIMSI and Plessey CodabarPreamble 5 Data LengthBeep Options 12345678 PostambleBar Code Data Preamble Data Transmitted 123 XYZ123Link Test Code CharactersSet ID Character Scan Start Setup Scan 2 ResetScan Start Setup Scan Aiming Dot Duration Scan End SetupScan Start Setup Scan Code Scan Start Setup Scan TerminatorScan Start Setup Scan 2 of 5 Code Stop bits Baud rateData bits ParityTest the RF Laser with your computer Page Range Radio ConsiderationsOperational Details Accumulate Mode PC Key Full Ascii Menu Bar Code Function/Control Key SupportFull Ascii Menu Command and Option Keys on Mac USB KeyboardsFunction keys F11 and F12 Windows KeyPoor read rate TroubleshootingAll Models Troubleshooting Reader wont beep when reading bar codesWindows XP USB Trouble ShootingReader doesnt beep when you try to read your bar codes Serial TroubleshootingData characters are garbled or missing Changing Jumpers and Channels Page Recharging the Batteries American National Standards Institute Customer Service Specifications for CodeValue 22 is the Check Character Table C-1. Mod 43 Check character calculation for Code+ 2 + 3 + 33 + 34 + 35 = 108/43 = 2 with a RemainderTable C-2. Full Ascii Table Full Ascii Extension to CodeCode 93 Specifications A12345b Codabar SpecificationsUCC-128/ EAN-128 Code 128 SpecificationsGS1 US Interleaved 2 of 5 Mod 10 check digit calculation Interleaved 2 of 5 Code019873 60 57 =UPC Specifications UPC 2 and 5-character supplemental codes Isbn Specifications+ 9 + 5 + 1 + 8 = 18314589938+ 9 +8 + 4 + 3 + 1 = 33 x 3 =01234565 123450000601234500006 MSI/Plessey Specifications 195/11 = 17 remainder 9434578424,5,6,7,2,3,4,5,6,7 + 12 + 32 + 35 + 30 + 28 + 6 + 12 + 36 =Link Test Code RF Laser Setup MenuRF Laser Setup RSS-14 Code 35 Code 5 LengthSET Clear CodeStart Setup for Base only RF Base Station Setup MenuFull Ascii Menu 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 %R* *%S* *%T +T* *+U* *+V* *+W+X* *+Y* *+Z* *%P 33, 37, 38, 39, 43 IndexSee Appendix J UPC/EAN