Output Sequence OverviewRequire Output Sequence

When turned off, the bar code data will be output to the host as the image scanner decodes it. When turned on, all output data must conform to an edited sequence or the image scanner will not transmit the output data to the host device.

Note: This selection is unavailable when the Multiple Symbols Selection is turned on.

Output Sequence Editor

This programming selection allows you to program the image scanner to output data (when scanning more than one symbol) in whatever order your application requires, regardless of the order in which the bar codes are scanned. Reading the Default Sequence symbol programs the image scanner to the Universal values, shown below. These are the defaults. Be certain you want to delete or clear all formats before you read the Default Sequence symbol.

Note: You must hold the trigger while reading each bar code in a sequence.

Note: To make Output Sequence Editor selections, you’ll need to know the code I.D., code length, and character match(es) your application requires. Use the Alphanumeric symbols (inside back cover) to read these options.

To Add an Output Sequence

1.Scan the Enter Sequence symbol (see Require Output Sequence, page 4- 19).

2.Code I.D.

On the Symbology Chart on page A-1,find the symbology to which you want to apply the output sequence format. Locate the Hex value for that symbol- ogy and scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart (inside back cover).

3.Length

Specify what length (up to 9999 characters) of data output will be acceptable for this symbology. Scan the four digit data length from the Programming Chart. (Note: 50 characters is entered as 0050. 9999 is a universal num- ber, indicating all lengths.) When calculating the length, you must count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as part of the length (unless using 9999).

4.Character Match Sequences

On the Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes, page A-7,find the Hex value that represents the character(s) you want to match. Use the Program- ming Chart to read the alphanumeric combination that represents the ASCII characters. (99 is the Universal number, indicating all characters.)

5.End Output Sequence Editor

Scan F F to enter an Output Sequence for an additional symbology, or Save to save your entries.

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