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Getting Started

Introduction

The N56XX engine is designed for integration into a wide range of OEM devices. The engine’s compact mechanical design can drop into many existing applications, allowing OEMs and third-party manufacturers to integrate the benefits of image-based scanning into a variety of devices, including hand held computers (PDTs, medical instrumentation, kiosks, diagnostic equip- ment, and robotics.

Three different decoding configurations provide OEMs the flexibility required to address various application-specific needs. The N5610/5613, with linear decoding, delivers laser-like reading on linear codes. The N5680/5683 unit decodes linear as well as 2D and postal codes. In addition to linear, 2D, and postal codes, the N5690/5693 unit includes the OCR feature. The units can be purchased either with a bright green LED (56X0) or a high visibility laser (56X3) For software updates and additional infor- mation, visit the Honeywell website at www.honeywellaidc.com.

About This Manual

This User’s Guide provides demonstration, installation, and programming instructions for the N56XX engine.

Honeywell’s bar code scan engines are factory programmed for the most common terminal and communications settings. If you need to change these settings, programming is accomplished by scanning the bar codes in this guide.

An asterisk (*) next to an option indicates the default setting.

Unpacking Your Device

After you open the shipping carton containing the OEM engine(s), take the following steps:

•Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the carton.

•Make sure the items in the carton match your order.

•Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

OEM Engine Models

There are three models of the OEM engine, which may be used with the interfaces described in this manual. Refer to the chart

below to determine the models that can be used with your interface.

ModelsInterfaceDecoding Capability

 

 

 

 

 

 

N568XX-XXX-XX2

TTL Level 232

Linear, 2D, postal

 

 

 

N568XX-XXX-XX3

Full-Speed USB

Linear, 2D, postal

 

 

 

N568XX-XXX-XX5

High-Speed USB

Linear, 2D, postal

 

 

 

N569XX-XXX-XX2

TTL Level 232

Linear, 2D, postal, OCR

 

 

 

N569XX-XXX-XX3

Full-Speed USB

Linear, 2D, postal, OCR

 

 

 

N569XX-XXX-XX5

High-Speed USB

Linear, 2D, postal, OCR

 

 

 

Note: The N56XX decoded out engine can be used by customers to evaluate the N5600 non-decoded out engine. Refer to the N5600 Integration Manual for detailed part numbers and integration information.

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