Worth Data RF Laser user manual Codabar Specifications, A12345b

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Appendix E

Codabar Specifications

Codabar is widely used in libraries, blood banks, the cotton industry and transportation industries. Its' character set consists of numbers 0 through 9, and punctuation characters + . - / :and $. Symbols a, b, c, d, t, n, * and e are used as start and stop characters. Characters are constructed of four bars and three spaces.

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Codabar is a numeric-only code, but different combinations of start and stop characters can be used to identify different types of labels. Codabar's variable data length and extremely low error rate make for a versatile bar code.

Codabar start/stop transmission

The Codabar section on the RF Laser Reader Setup Menu lets you determine whether Codabar start/stop characters are transmitted or not. If you are varying start/stop characters with different types of labels, you'll want to "Enable Stop/Start character Transmission". Start/stop character transmission can also be helpful if you want your program to differentiate between data coming from the RF Laser Reader and data coming from the keyboard. If neither situation applies, you'll probably want to disable it.

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Contents Worth Data Inc August Page Table Of Contents Introduction Components of RF Laser Readers InstallationScanner Beeps and LEDs what they mean USB Installation Installing the R/F Reader with a dedicated serial port Installing the R/F Reader between a computer and terminal MenuLaser Serial Model Pin-outs F34, DB25 Null Modem CableF36, DB9 Straight Cable Pin-outs ModUPC\EAN Laser Scanning Instructions Using The RF Laser Setup Menu Channel Code 3 of 9 CodeUPC/EAN Code Disable MSI MSI and PlesseyCodabar 5 CodeBeep Options 5 Data LengthPreamble Postamble Bar Code Data Preamble Data Transmitted 123XYZ123 12345678Set ID Character CharactersLink Test Code Reset Scan Start Setup Scan Aiming Dot DurationScan End Setup Scan Start Setup Scan 2Scan Start Setup Scan 2 of 5 Code Scan Start Setup Scan TerminatorScan Start Setup Scan Code Baud rate Data bitsParity Stop bitsTest the RF Laser with your computer Page Operational Details Radio ConsiderationsRange Accumulate Mode Function/Control Key Support PC Key Full Ascii Menu Bar CodeCommand and Option Keys on Mac USB Keyboards Function keys F11 and F12Windows Key Full Ascii MenuTroubleshooting All Models TroubleshootingReader wont beep when reading bar codes Poor read rateUSB Trouble Shooting Windows XPSerial Troubleshooting Reader doesnt beep when you try to read your bar codesData characters are garbled or missing Changing Jumpers and Channels Page Recharging the Batteries Specifications for Code American National Standards Institute Customer ServiceTable C-1. Mod 43 Check character calculation for Code + 2 + 3 + 33 + 34 + 35 =108/43 = 2 with a Remainder Value 22 is the Check CharacterFull Ascii Extension to Code Table C-2. Full Ascii TableCode 93 Specifications Codabar Specifications A12345bCode 128 Specifications UCC-128/ EAN-128GS1 US Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Mod 10 check digit calculation60 57 = 019873UPC Specifications Isbn Specifications UPC 2 and 5-character supplemental codes18314589938 + 9 +8 + 4 + 3 + 1 =33 x 3 = + 9 + 5 + 1 + 8 =01234500006 123450000601234565 MSI/Plessey Specifications 943457842 4,5,6,7,2,3,4,5,6,7+ 12 + 32 + 35 + 30 + 28 + 6 + 12 + 36 = 195/11 = 17 remainderRF Laser Setup RF Laser Setup MenuLink Test Code Code 3 5 Code5 Length RSS-14Code SET ClearRF Base Station Setup Menu Start Setup for Base onlyFull Ascii Menu 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 +X* *+Y* *+Z* *%P +T* *+U* *+V* *+W%R* *%S* *%T Index 33, 37, 38, 39, 43See Appendix J UPC/EAN