Worth Data 802 RF Problems reading Bar Codes, Get 6 beeps when the RF Terminal powers up

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terminal s with alcohol soaked cloth. Battery acid leaks are not covered by the Worth Data warranty, however, many battery manufacturers provide warranty for their damage.

I get 6 beeps when the RF Terminal powers up...

The unit needs repair. Call Worth Data for an RMA.

Problems reading Bar Codes

The reader won't beep when I try to read bar codes...

Try reading a known good bar code - try the 1 on the Setup Menu

bar pad table. Follow the steps for proper scanning technique discussed in Appendix M; How to scan a bar code.

Make sure the reader is configured to read the type of bar code you are trying to scan. Most bar code types are disabled by default and need to be enabled using the Setup Menu or keypad while in Setup Mode.

I get extra characters at the beginning or end of my bar code data...

Clear the Preamble and Postamble settings.

I have very poor read rates when scanning bar codes...

Carefully follow the scanning instructions in Appendix M; How to scan a bar code when reading any and all bar codes. As straightforward as scanning may seem, many people who call with a complaint about poor read rates simply aren't doing it right.

Try reading the following bar code below as an example of a known “good” bar code. This bar code is a Code 39 bar code and is readable by the RF Terminal set to its default settings.

Make sure your bar codes have clearly defined dark bars and clean white spaces. If the bars are so light that they are gray instead of black or are so dark that they “bleed” into the white spaces, the printing of the bar codes is the problem. Whoever is printing the bar codes needs to make the necessary corrections.

The bar code should also have a “quiet zone” of at least ¼” to the left of the first bar and to the right of the last bar. Make sure to start your scanning to the left of the bar code in the “quiet zone”, moving the scanner quickly and smoothly as if drawing a line

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Contents February 2006 Worth Data Inc Table of Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DInstallation Installation TipsUsing the RF Terminal keypad… ComponentsPage Mm/dd/yy hhmm Battery Life IndicatorFinish, Sign Off Change Batteries Hit Any Key Terminal Menu Functions To change the AA batteriesRecharging the batteries Checking Batteries Please Wait………Opening screen can be bypassed upon power up. See Chapter Setup Mode Site SurveyInstalling the 802 Terminal Utilities Software RF Terminal Default Settings RF System SetupRF Terminal Setup Default RF Terminal Configuration Using the bar code RF Terminal Setup MenuUsing the keypad to setup the RF Terminal RF Setup Batteries--4 BarCodesTerminal Voice Operations-2 RS232RF Setup Group you will find the parameterRF Terminal Setup Parameters Device IP AddressServer IP Address Subnet MaskControl Keys Only AuthenticationWEP Encryption Key Skip Opening Screens LCD Backlight Display ModeBacklight Duration Speaker and Headphone Volume Controls Enter 0-9 for Volume Control Current Value isKey Current Value Automatic Check BackCode 3 of 9 Code UPC/EAN Code ID character is transmitted in front of the bar code data Codabar5 Code 5 Length MSI and PlesseyBatteries RSS-14Beep Tone Display of Year Set DateSet Time Voice Message Partitions Shut Down TimeLaser Scanner Options 303015Reset Aiming Dot DurationBaud Rate ParityData Bits Stop BitsOperational Theory Basic RF System communications…Little more in depth… Looking for Dhcp Server Please WaitWaiting for Prompt From Host Computer Can I change a prompt after it has been sent? Page Performance Issues Evaluating your area of planned operationSsid 80%65% 35%Page Page Before you begin programming… Hardware Failures Operator ErrorsFailure Planning Objects, Properties, Methods, and Events Programming for the 802 RF TerminalIntroduction Go to location Press enter when ready Pick Item YY qty N Scan barcode Enter Qty Picked WD802Term/ActiveX Programming ConsiderationsNetwork Setup Server Shut Down Due to Host Logic ErrorServer Communications WD802Term.InitializeServer WD802Term.ServerActive = TrueTerminal Tracking Control Keys for Possible ProgrammingTest For Good Communication 999 Concepts WD802Term ActiveXProperties WD802Term ActiveX 5000-65536 True, FalseAny valid file path and name Through 2GBMethods WD802Term ActiveX NoneLine, position, prompt, shifted, timestamped Line, position, promptData Entry while scanning with the integrated laserLine, position, prompt, shifted Special Considerations Msgnum LineCount TermNumber Terminal, data Events WD802Term ActiveXTerminal One-for-one host prompt/terminal response OnTermLeftArrow Zebra Cameo Printer Portable PrintersCameo and QL 320 Common Information Zebra QL 320 Printer Track 1&2Part Number Description Price Roll Page Voice Message Operations Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts?Tips for Using Voice Prompts Programming Voice Messages Terminal Setup-1 Voice Operations----2RF Terminal’s Voice Message Mapping KEY R/P? Recording and Playback of Voice MessagesCloning Master Cloning Receiver Default Voice Messages End of Cloning Hit Any Key Recv Setup/Voice Please WaitXmit Setup/Voice Please Wait Page Troubleshooting General ConsiderationsSystem Test Radio TestXXXBAT-zz% Meaning Action Required Terminal Error MessagesMessage Troubleshooting specific problems RF Terminal ProblemsUnit won’t power up with batteries good batteries My response time is poorProblems reading Bar Codes Get 6 beeps when the RF Terminal powers upReader wont beep when I try to read bar codes Have very poor read rates when scanning bar codesIf you have a problem… Worth Data Inc Swift St Santa Cruz, CA 95060Remember Printer Pin-outsLaser and CCD Page Firmware Download via Radio Link Firmware UpgradesTerminal Firmware Upgrades Enter Firmware Rev Number 3 digits Serial Firmware Download for a TerminalFailsafe Firmware Download for a Terminal Code 39 Specifications C39Code 39 Advanced Features and Functions Mod 43 Check Character+ 2 + 3 + 33 + 34 + 35 = 108/43 = 2 with a RemainderFull Ascii Extension to Code Clear Enter Accumulate ModeStart/Stop Character only Code 93 Specifications Page Codabar Specifications Codabar start/stop transmissionPage Code 128 Specifications UCC-128/ EAN-128UCC-128 Shipping Container Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Specifications Interleaved 2 of 5 Mod 10 check digit calculationEven Odd + 1 =+ 9 x 3 = + 48 =60 57 = 019873UPC / EAN Specifications Isbn Specifications Supplemental codesUPC/EAN checksum character Checksum calculation for UPC-A, EAN-13 and EAN-8UPC-E Checksum Calculation 01234500006MSI/Plessey Specifications 835 x 2 =+ 6 + 7 + 0 = + 4 + 14 =943457842 4,5,6,7,2,3,4,5,6,7+ 12 + 32 + 35 + 30 + 28 + 6 + 12 + 36 = 195/11 = 17 remainderHow to scan a bar code Laser and CCD ScannersTo return to the default 2-second beam, scan Laser OptionsAiming the Laser Dot To return to the single decode beam, scanDifficult Code 39 Reading Page Using the Scan Stand Page Optional Features CCD ScannersLaser Scanners LI50 Linear Imager ScannerLaser Accessories LZ400 Laser ScannerPSC Long Range Laser H11 Laser HolderT46 Holster for RF Terminal RF Terminal Cases and HolstersF41 Leather RF Terminal Carrying Case Rubber Boot for RF Terminal Ascii Code Equivalent Table BELPage Display Character Code Mapping Page RF Terminal Setup Menu UPC/EANDisable Codabar Ssid Resets current individual parameter Back to default settings Full Ascii Menu 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 +T* *+U* *+V* *+W Page Index EDI Label Code 4 Printer Setup Mode Upgrading firmware in Base,Relay or