SocketScan Software Advanced Programming Guide A guide to help you program symbology and parameter settings for the following Socket barcode scanning products: Secure Digital Scan Card Series 3 CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5 and 5 Rx CompactFlash RFID Reader-Scan Card Series 6 Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 and 7 Rx Socket Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner Series 9 NOTE: This guide pertains only to Socket barcode scanners made after May 2006. Please compare the revision letter of your product to the one listed on page 4 to determine if this is the correct programming manual for your product.
9/2009 Document # 6410-00234 E Copyright Notice Copyright 2009 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo, SocketScan, and Business Mobility Now! are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth wordmark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of the mark by Socket Mobile, Inc. is under license. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice. Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at: Socket Mobile, Inc. 39700 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560 USA Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything from the application of information contained in this manual. Socket Mobile requests that you refrain from any applications of this product not described in this manual. Pleas refrain from disassembling any products. Disassembly of such devices will void the product warranty. You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket s website at: http://www.socketmobile.com 2
Contents 1 Parameter Support 4 2 Motorola SE-955 and CSE-600 7 Parameter Numbers 8 Setting Code Lengths via Serial Commands 11 Parameters (symbologies, laser on time, scan angle, etc.) 12 Numeric Barcodes 83 3 Intermec EA15 86 Setting up the EA15 (baud rate, stop bits, postamble, symbologies) 87 Optimizing Reading Performance 94 Setup Group Commands 96 Control Group Commands 107 Status Group Commands 107 Setting Code Lengths via Serial Commands 108 Appendix A GS1-128 109 Appendix B Using the Scan Params WinCE Utility 110 Appendix C Using the Scan Params Palm Utility 111 3
1 Parameter Support Socket barcode scanners are built with different scanning engines, which give them different scanning capabilities. How to Use this Programming Guide 1. Look at the barcode label on the back of your product and/or package to determine the product s Revision (Rev) letter. The Rev letter is the letter after the part number (P/N), which appears in the format 85xx-xxxx. The Rev Letter in this example is A 2. Check Table A on the next page to see if the Rev letter of your product falls within the range listed. 3. If your product Rev letter falls within the range listed in the table, then make a note of which scanning engine your product has (i.e., SE-955, CES-600 or EA15). If your product has a Rev letter previous to the one listed in the table, then do not use this guide. Please contact Socket technical support at http://support.socketmobile.com for the correct document. 4. Refer to Table B on page 6 to determine whether the scanning engine in your product supports the symbologies you want. 5. Turn to Chapter 2 or Chapter 3, depending on which scanning engine you have, to find barcodes and/or serial commands for programming your device. 4
Table A: Engine Type/Product Cross Reference Table Product No. Product Name Revision Scanning Engine Type Letter SE-955 CSE-600 EA15 8510-00209 Secure Digital Scan Card 3E Any X 8510-00227 CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6M B or later X 8510-00234 CompactFlash Scan Card 5E Any X 8510-00243 CompactFlash Scan Card 5M Any X 8510-00244 CompactFlash Scan Card 5P C or later X 8510-00248 CF RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P B or later X 8510-00265 Secure Digital Scan Card 3M Any X 8510-00266 Secure Digital Scan Card 3P Any X 8510-00272 CompactFlash Scan Card 5X Any X 8510-00275 CompactFlash Scan Card 5X HD Any X 8510-00287 CompactFlash Scan Card 5XRx Any X 8510-00288 Secure Digital Scan Card 3EL Any X 8510-00289 CompactFlash Scan Card 5EL Any X 8550-00002 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9M Any X 8550-00005 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7M (v1) D or later X 8550-00007 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7E Any X 8550-00015 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7P B or later X 8550-00018 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9P (v1) C or later X 8550-00022 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9M Any X 8550-00024 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9P (v2) Any X 8550-00025 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9M Any X 8550-00027 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9P (v3) Any X 8550-00030 8550-00032 Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner 9M Any X 8550-00038 8550-00041 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7M (v2) Any X 8550-00046 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7NRx Any X 8550-00050 8550-00051 8550-00052 Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7EL Any X 5
Table B: Barcode Symbologies Supported Barcode Symbology SE-955 CSE-600 EA15 1D Symbologies Bookland EAN (ISBN) X X Chinese 2 of 5 X X Codabar X X X Code 11 X X X Code 39 X X X Trioptic Code 39 X X X Code 39 Full ASCII X X X Code 93 X X X Code 128 X X X Discrete 2 of 5 X X EAN-8 X X X EAN-13 X X X GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) X X X GS1 DataBar (RSS) X X Industrial and Standard 2 of 5 X Interleaved 2 of 5 X X X ISBT-128 X X MSI/Plessey X X X UPC-A X X X UPC-E X X X UPC-E1 X X X WebCode X Postal/2D Symbologies Australian Post Aztec/Aztec Mesa British Post BPO Canadian Post Codablock DataMatrix DutchPost EAN/UCC Composite JapanPost Matrix 2 of 5 Maxicode PDF417 MicroPDF417 Planet Code Postnet QR Code Standard 2 of 5 Telepen TCIF Linked Code (TLC)39 IATA 2 of 5 Code 49 OCR X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Table C: General and Data Option Parameters Supported Parameter SE-955 CSE-600 EA15 Scan Angle X N/A Laser On Time X N/A Transmit Code ID X X N/A 6
2 Motorola SE-955 and CSE-600 This chapter provides the programmable parameters, programming barcodes, and serial commands for the Socket barcodes scanners equipped with the Motorola (Symbol) SE-955 or CSE-600 barcode scanning engine. Please refer to the tables in Chapter 1 to determine which scanning engine your product uses, and which parameters/symbologies it supports. IMPORTANT! Use the correct method to program your barcode scanner! CSE-600: Can only be programmed with serial commands. SE-955: Can be programmed with programming barcodes or serial commands. To program using programming barcodes Scan the appropriate barcodes included in this chapter. The new value permanently replaces the existing memory value. To program via serial commands: Send the parameter through the scan engine s serial port using the SSI command PARAM_SEND. Hexadecimal parameter numbers are shown in this chapter below the parameter title, and options appear in parentheses beneath the accompanying barcodes. CSE-600: Socket has created a Configuration Utility (ScanParams.exe) that makes it easy for Pocket PC or Palm users to send serial commands to products using CSE-600. Download the utility from Socket s website at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads 7
Parameter Numbers Note: Barcodes for programming numbers (e.g., for setting barcode lengths) are on page 82. UPC/EAN Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number UPC-A 0x01 12 UPC-E 0x02 13 UPC-E1 0x0C 14 EAN-8 0x04 15 EAN-13 0x03 16 Bookland EAN (ISBN) * 0x53 17 Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals 0x10 18 Decode UPC/EAN Redundancy 0x50 20 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit 0x28 21 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit 0x29 22 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit 0x2A 23 UPC-A Preamble 0x22 24 UPC-E Preamble 0x23 25 UPC-E1 Preamble 0x24 26 Convert UPC-E to A 0x25 27 Convert UPC-E1 to A 0x26 28 EAN-8 Zero Extend 0x27 29 Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type 0xE0 30 UPC/EAN Security Level 0x4D 31 UCC Coupon Extended Code 0x55 33 Code 128 Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Code-128 0x08 34 GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) 0x0E 35 ISBT 128* 0x54 36 Code 39 Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Code 39 0x00 37 Trioptic Code 39 0x0D 38 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 0x56 39 Code 32 Prefix 0xE7 40 Set Length(s) for Code 39 0x12 0x13 41 Code 39 Check Digit Verification 0x30 43 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit 0x2B 44 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 0x11 45 * Not supported by CSE-600. 8
Code 93 Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Code-93 0x09 46 Set Length(s) for Code 93 0x1A 0x1B 47 Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Interleaved 2 of 5 0x06 49 Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5 0x16 0x17 50 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification 0x31 52 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit 0x2C 53 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 0x52 54 Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Discrete 2 of 5 0x05 55 Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 0x14 0x15 56 Chinese 2 of 5* Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Chinese 2 of 5 * 0xF0 0x98 58 Codabar Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Codabar 0x07 59 Set Length(s) for Codabar 0x18 0x19 60 CLSI Editing 0x36 62 NOTIS Editing 0x37 63 MSI Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number MSI 0x0B 64 Set Length(s) for MSI 0x1E 0x1F 65 MSI Check Digits 0x32 67 Transmit MSI Check Digit 0x2E 68 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 0x33 69 GS1 DataBar (RSS)* Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number RSS-14 0xF0 0x52 70 RSS-Limited 0xF0 0x53 71 RSS-Expanded 0xF0 0x54 72 * Not supported by CSE-600 9
Code 11 Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Code 11 0x0A 73 Set Length(s) for Code 11 0x1C 0x1D 74 Code 11 Check Digit Verification 0x34 75 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits 0x2F 75 Webcode** Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Webcode 0xF076 76 Set Length(s) for Webcode 0xF077 0xF078 76 GT Webcode 0xF079 76 General and Data Options Parameter Number (Hex) Page Number Laser On Time 0x88 77 Scan Angle 0xBF 78 Transmit Code ID 0x2D 79 Linear Code Type Security Level 0x4E 81 Bi-directional Redundancy 0x43 82 ** Not supported by SE-955. 10
Setting Code Lengths via Serial Commands While the length (number of characters/digits) of some barcodes is fixed (e.g., UPC, EAN, JAN), most symbologies allow you to configure among various options for barcode length. Depending on the option you choose, your scanner will be able to decode one of the following: One discrete length barcode Two discrete length barcodes Barcodes within a range of lengths within the scan engine capability Any length of barcodes within the scan engine capability There are two lengths (L1 and L2) for each variable length code type. Please refer to the individual code types in the following pages for the L1 and L2 parameter numbers for specific symbologies. Setting Variable Code Lengths Code length option Length 1 value Length 2 value One discrete length will be decoded Discrete length to decode 0x00 Two discrete lengths will be decoded Higher length value Lower length value Lengths within a range will be decoded within the scanner capability Any length barcode will be decoded within the scanner capability Lower length value 0x00 Higher length value 0x00 CSE-600: Socket has created a Configuration Utility (ScanParams.exe) that makes it easy for Pocket PC and Palm users to send serial commands to products using the CSE-600. Download the utility from Socket s website at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads 11
UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A Parameter # 0x01 To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable UPC-A (0x01) Disable UPC-A (0x00) 12
Enable/Disable UPC-E Parameter # 0x02 To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable UPC-E (0x01) Disable UPC-E (0x00) 13
Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0x0C To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. Note: UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1 (0x01) *Disable UPC-E1 (0x00) 14
Enable/Disable EAN-8 Parameter # 0x04 To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable EAN-8 (0x01) Disable EAN-8 (0x00) 15
Enable/Disable EAN-13 Parameter # 0x03 To enable or disable EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable EAN-13 (0x01) Disable EAN-13 (0x00) 16
Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Parameter # 0x53 To enable or disable EAN Bookland, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN (0x01) *Disable Bookland EAN (0x00) 17
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Parameter # 0x10 Supplementals are appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2). Several options are available: If Decode UPC/EAN with Supplemental characters is selected, the scanner does not decode UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters. If Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplemental characters is selected, and the SE 824 is presented with a UPC/EAN symbol with a supplemental, the scanner decodes the UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters. If Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals is selected, scan Decode UPC/ EAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 20, then select a value from the numeric bar codes beginning on page 83. A value of 5 or more is recommended. Select Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode to enable the SE 824 to identify supplementals for EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 378 or 379 prefix only. All other UPC/EAN bar codes are decoded immediately and the supplemental characters ignored. Select Enable 978 Supplemental Mode to enable the SE 824 to identify supplementals for EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 978 prefix only. All other UPC/ EAN bar codes are decoded immediately and the supplemental characters ignored. Select Enable Smart Supplemental Mode to enable the SE 824 to identify supplementals for EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 378, 379, or 978 prefix only. All other UPC/EAN bar codes are decoded immediately and the supplemental characters ignored. Note: To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, we recommend selecting whether to read or ignore supplemental characters. Select the desired option by scanning one of the following bar codes. Decode UPC/EAN With Supplementals (0x01) 18
Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (continued) *Ignore UPC/EAN With Supplementals (0x00) Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals (0x02) Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode (0x04) Enable 978 Supplemental Mode (0x05) Enable Smart Supplemental Mode (0x03) 19
Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Parameter # 0x50 With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals will be decoded before transmission. The range is from 2 to 20 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected. Scan the bar code below to select a decode redundancy value. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 82 Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy (Default: 7) 20
Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Parameter # 0x28 Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A check digit. *Transmit UPC-A Check Digit (0x01) Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit (0x00) 21
Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Parameter # 0x29 Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-E check digit. *Transmit UPC-E Check Digit (0x01) Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit (0x00) 22
Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Parameter # 0x2A Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. *Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit (0x01) Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit (0x00) 23
UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 0x22 Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-A symbol. Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code ( 0 for USA), or transmit no preamble. No Preamble (<DATA>) (0x00) *System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) (0x01) System Character & Country Code (< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) (0x02) 24
UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 0x23 Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-E symbol. Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code ( 0 for USA), or transmit no preamble. No Preamble (<DATA>) (0x00) *System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) (0x01) System Character & Country Code (< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) (0x02) 25
UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 0x24 Preamble characters (Country Code and System Character) can be transmitted as part of a UPC-E1 symbol. Select one of the following options for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code ( 0 for USA), or transmit no preamble. No Preamble (<DATA>) (0x00) *System Character (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) (0x01) System Character & Country Code (< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) (0x02) 26
Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 0x25 Enable this parameter to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC- A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scan DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A to transmit UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data. Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable) (0x01) *Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Disable) (0x00) 27
Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Parameter # 0x26 Enable this parameter to convert UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scan DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A to transmit UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data. Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Enable) (0x01) *Do Not Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A (Disable) (0x00) 28
EAN Zero Extend Parameter # 0x27 When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disable this parameter to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is. Enable EAN Zero Extend (0x01) *Disable EAN Zero Extend (0x00) 29
Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type Parameter # 0xE0 When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, you can label the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code, or an EAN-8 bar code. When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data. *Type Is EAN-13 (0x00) Type Is EAN-8 (0x01) 30
UPC/EAN Security Level Parameter # 0x4D The SE 824 offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. Select higher levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. Increasing security decreases the scanner s aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for the application. UPC/EAN Security Level 0 This default setting allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state, while providing sufficient security in decoding most in-spec UPC/EAN bar codes. *UPC/EAN Security Level 0 (0x00) UPC/EAN Security Level 1 As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to mis-decodes before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes occur, and the misdecodes are limited to these characters, select this security level. UPC/EAN Security Level 1 (0x01) 31
UPC/EAN Security Level 2 If mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes occur, and the mis-decodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN Security Level 2 (0x02) UPC/EAN Security Level 3 If misdecodes still occur after selecting Security Level 2, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner. If this level of security is necessary, try to improve the quality of the bar codes. UPC/EAN Security Level 3 (0x03) 32
UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 0x55 The UCC Coupon Extended Code is an additional bar code adjacent to a UCC Coupon Code. To enable or disable UCC Coupon Extended Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code (0x01) *Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code (0x00) 33
Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 0x08 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Code 128 (0x01) Disable Code 128 (0x00) 34
Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 Parameter # 0x0E To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A, UCC/EAN-128 for information on this symbology.) *Enable UCC/EAN-128 (0x01) Disable UCC/EAN-128 (0x00) 35
Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 0x54 To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable ISBT 128 (0x01) Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. Disable ISBT 128 (0x00) 36
Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 0x00 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Code 39 (0x01) Disable Code 39 (0x00) 37
Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0x0D Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in marking computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Trioptic Code 39 (0x01) *Disable Trioptic Code 39 (0x00) Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If an error beep sounds when enabling Trioptic Code 39, disable Code 39 Full ASCII and try again. 38
Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharma Code) Parameter # 0x56 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function. Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (0x01) *Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (0x00) 39
Code 32 Prefix Parameter # 0xE7 Enable this parameter to add the prefix character A to all Code 32 bar codes. Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharma Code) must be enabled for this parameter to function. Enable Code 32 Prefix (0x01) *Disable Code 32 Prefix (0x00) 40
Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 0x12, L2 = 0x13 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands on page 10. Note: When setting lengths, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero. One Discrete Length - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page 82. For example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on page 84. Code 39 - One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page 82. For example, to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on page 84. Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths 41
Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Length Within Range - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on page 84 Code 39 - Length Within Range Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters. Code 39 - Any Length 42
Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 0x30 When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Only enable this feature if your Code 39 symbols contain a module 43 check digit. Verify Code 39 Check Digit (0x01) *Do Not Verify Code 39 Check Digit (0x00) 43
Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Parameter # 0x2B Scan this symbol to transmit the check digit with the data. Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable) (0x01) Scan this symbol to transmit data without the check digit. *Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable) (0x00) 44
Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Parameter # 0x11 Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. Refer to Table B-3 on page B-4 for the mapping of Code 39 characters to ASCII values. Enable Code 39 Full ASCII (0x00) *Disable Code 39 Full ASCII (0x00) Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. If you get an error beep when enabling Code 39 Full ASCII, disable Trioptic Code 39 and try again. 45
Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 0x09 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (0x01) *Disable Code 93 (0x00) 46
Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 0x1A, L2 = 0x1B The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands on page 7. One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select Code 93 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, to limit the decoding to only Code 93 symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. Code 93 - One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, to limit the decoding to only Code 93 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths 47
Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Length Within Range - This option sets the unit to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range, then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84 Code 93 - Length Within Range Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters. Code 93 - Any Length 48
Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # 0x06 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 (0x01) Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 (0x00) 49
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 0x16, L2 = 0x17 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands on page B-7. Note: When setting lengths, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero. One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select I 2 of 5 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 6, 1, 4, to decode only I 2 of 5 symbols containing 6 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths 50
Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) Length Within Range - Select this option to decode only codes within a specified range. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range, then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range Any Length - Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters. Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for I 2 of 5 codes. I 2 of 5 - Any Length 51
I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 0x31 When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies with a specified algorithm, either USS (Uniform Symbology Specification), or OPCC (Optical Product Code Council). *Disable (0x00) USS Check Digit (0x01) OPCC Check Digit (0x02) 52
Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # 0x2C Scan this symbol to transmit the check digit with the data. Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable) (0x01) Scan this symbol to transmit data without the check digit. *Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Disable) (0x00) 53
Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter # 0x52 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, I 2 of 5 must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit. Convert I 2 Of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable) (0x01) *Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Disable) (0x00) 54
Discrete 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # 0x05 To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 (0x01) *Disable Discrete 2 of 5 (0x00) 55
Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 0x14, L2 = 0x15 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands on page 10. One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths 56
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode codes within a specified range. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range, then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range Any Length - Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters. Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for D 2 of 5 codes. D 2 of 5 - Any Length 57
8-50 SE-955 Integration Guide Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Parameter # 0xF0 0x98 To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Chinese 2 of 5 (0x01) *Disable Chinese 2 of 5 (0x00) 58
Codabar Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 0x07 To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (0x01) *Disable Codabar (0x00) 59
Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 0x18, L2 = 0x19 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands on page B-7. One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select Codabar One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, to decode only Codabar symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82 To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84 Codabar - One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths - This option sets the unit to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, to decode only Codabar symbols containing 6 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84 Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths 60
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a code within a specified range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range, then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. Codabar - Length Within Range Any Length - Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters. Codabar - Any Length 61
CLSI Editing Parameter # 0x36 When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. Enable CLSI Editing (0x01) *Disable CLSI Editing (0x00) 62
NOTIS Editing Parameter # 0x37 When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from decoded Codabar symbol. Enable NOTIS Editing (0x01) *Disable NOTIS Editing (0x00) 63
MSI Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0x0B To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (0x01) *Disable MSI (0x00) 64
Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 0x1E, L2 = 0x1F The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits. Lengths for MSI can be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. See Table B-5 on page B-8 for ASCII equivalents. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths Via Serial Commands on page B-7. One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes containing a selected length. For example, select MSI Plessey One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, to decode only MSI Plessey symbols containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. MSI - One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, select MSI Plessey Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 6, 1, 4, to decode only MSI Plessey symbols containing 6 or 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. MSI - Two Discrete Lengths 65
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode codes within a specified range. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Length Within Range, then scan 0, 4, 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 82. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. MSI - Length Within Range Any Length - Scan this option to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing any number of characters. Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for MSI codes. MSI - Any Length 66
MSI Check Digits Parameter # 0x32 These check digits at the end of the bar code verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data. *One MSI Check Digit (0x00) If two check digits is selected, also select an MSI Check Digit Algorithm. See page 68. Two MSI Check Digit (0x01) 67
Transmit MSI Check Digit Parameter # 0x2E Scan this symbol to transmit the check digit with the data. Transmit MSI Check Digit (Enable) (0x01) Scan this symbol to transmit data without the check digit. *Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit (Disable) (0x00) 68
MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 0x33 When the Two MSI check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity. Select one of the following algorithms. MOD 10/ MOD 11 (0x00) *MOD 10/ MOD 10 (0x01) 69
RSS Enable/Disable RSS-14 Parameter # 0xF0 0x52 To enable or disable RSS-14, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable RSS-14 (0x01) *Disable RSS-14 (0x00) 70
Enable/Disable RSS-Limited Parameter # 0xF0 0x53 To enable or disable RSS-Limited, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable RSS-Limited (0x01) *Disable RSS-Limited (0x00) 71
Enable/Disable RSS-Expanded Parameter # 0xF0 0x54 To enable or disable RSS-Expanded, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable RSS-Expanded (0x01) *Disable RSS-Expanded (0x00) 72
Parameter Menus8-41 Code 11 Enable/Disable Code 11 Parameter # 0x0A To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (0x01) Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 0x1C, L2 = 0x1D *Disable Code 11 (0x00) The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code has. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols of a certain length. To select the length, use the numeric bar codes on page 83. For example, to decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan the Cancel bar code. on page 85. Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes beginning on page 83. For example, to only decode Code 11 symbols with either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan the Cancel bar. code on page 85. Length Within Range- Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths using numeric barcodes on page 83. For example, to decode Code 11 symbols with 4 to 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must start with a leading zero). To correct an error or change the selection, scan the Cancel barcode on page 85. Any Length- Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability. 73
8-42 SE-955 Integration Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length
Parameter Menus 8-43 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 0x34 This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature. To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in your Code 11 symbols. *Disable (0x00) One Check Digit (0x01) Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 0x2F Two Check Digits (0x02) This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (0x01) *Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (0x00) Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
WebCode Enable/Disable WebCode Parameter #0xF076 When enabled, the decoder decodes WebCode. When disabled, the decoder does not recognize WebCode. Enable: 0x01 Disable: 0x00 Set Lengths for WebCode Length 1: Parameter # 0xF077 Length 2: Parameter # 0xF078 Lengths for WebCode may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. For instructions on how to set code lengths via SSI command, please refer to Setting Code Lengths via SSI earlier in this chapter. Enable/Disable GT WebCode Parameter # 0xF079 When enabled, the decoder decodes GT Webcode. When disabled, the decoder does not recognize GT Webcode. Enable: 0x01 Disable: 0x00 76
Laser On Time Parameter # 0x88 This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 82 that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an on time of 0.5 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the Cancel bar code on page 84. Laser On Time (Default: 3.0 sec.)
Scan Angle Parameter # 0xBF This parameter sets the scan angle to narrow or wide. Narrow Angle (35 ) (0x05) *Wide Angle (47 ) default (0x06)
Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 0x2D A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This can be useful when decoding more than one code type. The code ID character is inserted between the prefix character (if selected) and the decoded symbol. Select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below. A = UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 B = Code 39, Code 32 C = Codabar D = Code 128, ISBT 128 E = Code 93 F = Interleaved 2 of 5 G = Discrete 2 of 5 J = MSI K = UCC/EAN-128 L = Bookland EAN M = Trioptic Code 39 N = Coupon Code R = RSS-14, RSS-Limited, RSS-Expanded
Transmit Code ID Character (continued) Symbol Code ID Character (0x02) Aim Code ID Character (0x01) *None (0x00)
8-16 SE-955 Integration Guide Linear Code Type Security Level Parameter # 0x4E The SE-955 offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g. Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Select higher security levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanner s aggressiveness decreases. Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality. Linear Security Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Codabar MSI D 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Code Type All 4 or less 8 or less 8 or less Length *Linear Security Level 1 (0x01) Linear Security Level 2 All code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded. Linear Security Level 3 Linear Security Level 2 (0x02) Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times: MSI D 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Code Type 4 or less 8 or less 8 or less Length Linear Security Level 3 (0x03)
Parameter Menus 8-17 Linear Security Level 4 All code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded. Bi-directional Redundancy Parameter # 0x43 Linear Security Level 4 (0x04) This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level is enabled (see page 8-16). When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded. Enable Bi-directional Redundancy (0x01) *Disable Bi-directional Redundancy (0x00)
Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 0 1 2 3 83
Numeric Bar Codes (continued) 4 5 6 7 84
Numeric Bar Codes (continued) 8 9 Cancel To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the bar code below. Cancel 85
3 Intermec EA15 This chapter provides the programmable parameters, programming barcodes, and serial commands for the Socket barcodes scanners equipped with the Intermec EA15 barcode scanning engine. Please refer to the tables in Chapter 1 to determine which scanning engine your product uses, and which parameters/symbologies it supports. You can program parameters for the EA15 using either of two methods: To program using programming barcodes Scan the appropriate barcodes included in this chapter. The new value permanently replaces the existing memory value. To program via serial commands: Send the parameter through the scan engine s serial port using the SSI command PARAM_SEND. Hexadecimal parameter numbers are shown in this chapter below the parameter title, and options appear in parentheses beneath the accompanying barcodes. CSE-600: Socket has created a Configuration Utility (ScanParams.exe) that makes it easy for Pocket PC or Palm users to send serial commands to products using EA15. Download the utility from Socket s website at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads 86
Setting Up the EA15 You can set up your EA15 using one of these two methods: Send software commands from your host system using the Intermec Scanner Control Protocol (ISCP). For help, see the ISCP Technical Reference Manual available (limited access) from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com or through your Intermec representative. To help you get started with ISCP, Intermec provides ISCP support documents. These documents are available upon request from your Intermec OEM Sales Representative: DLL file for implementation of ISCP API documentation that describes how to use the DLL file Sample application (Windows and DOS) Sample application source code Scan configuration bar codes created using EasySet. EasySet is an Intermec configuration application that is available at no charge from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. For more information about EasySet, see the EasySet software. This section provides you with the bar codes necessary for a basic setup. For advanced setup options, use EasySet. Note: The default RS-232 settings are 57600 baud rate, 8 data bits, and no parity. Data bits and parity are fixed ISCP parameters that can only be changed when ISCP is not active. An asterisk symbol (*) indicates the default value. To setup your EA15 1 Scan the reset factory defaults bar code: reset factory defaults \60\08/55/24 87
2 Scan one of these bar codes to set the baud rate (* = default value): baud rate 38400 \60\02\48\40\00\18\00 baud rate 57600 (*) 3 Scan one of these bar codes to set the stop bits: stop bits 1 (*) \60\02\48\40\00\1A\40 \60\02\48\44\00\00\00 stop bits 2 4 Scan one of these bar codes to set the postamble: postamble none \60\02\48\44\00\02\40 \60\02\48\40\00\18\00 postamble Carriage Return + Line Feed(*) \60\02\48\40\00\1A\40 5 Scan this bar code to disable all symbologies: disable all symbologies \60\08\55\23 88
6 Scan one or more of these bar codes to set the bar code symbologies you want to enable: Note: This Step does not include bar codes for all support bar code symbologies. To create bar codes for additional symbologies, see the EasySet software. Aztec \60\02\1E\00\00\02\40 Codabar Code 128 (*) \60\01\4B\20\00\02\40 \60\01\53\20\00\02\40 Code 39 (*) Code 93 \60\01\50\40\00\02\40 \60\01\4E\00\00\02\40 DataMatrix (*) EAN 128 (*) \60\02\20\40\00\02\40 \60\01\53\22\00\02\40 89
Interleaved 2 of 5 \60\01\56\00\00\02\40 MSI Code \60\01\5B\20\00\02\40 PDF417 \60\02\0B\20\00\02\40 Postnet \60\01\20\40\00\02\40 RSS - RSS 14 \60\02\13\20\00\02\40 RSS - Expanded \60\02\13\22\00\02\40 RSS - Limited \60\02\13\21\00\02\40 Standard 2 of 5 \60\02\00\40\00\02\40 90
UPC / EAN - UPC-A active (*) \60\02\08\40\00\02\40 UPC / EAN - UPC-E active (*) \60\02\08\41\00\02\40 UPC / EAN - EAN-8 active (*) \60\02\08\42\00\02\40 UPC / EAN - EAN-13 active (*) \60\02\08\43\00\02\40 UPC / EAN - UPC-E1 - active \60\02\08\4C\00\02\40 7 Scan one or more of these bar codes to test the bar code symbologies you enabled in Step 6: Aztec Codabar 123456 91
Code 128 CODE-128 Code 39 CODE-39 Code 93 1234567 Datamatrix EAN 13 1234567890128 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901234 MSI 1234567 92
PDF417 Intermec Technologies Corporation PDF417 Postnet RSS 14 12345678901231 RSS Expanded 12345678901231 RSS Limited 12345678901231 Standard 2 of 5 123456 UPC-A 93
EAN 128 1234567 Optimizing Reading Performance Decode Mode You can optimize the reading performance of your EA15 by adjusting certain imager parameters. This section describes how to set these parameters to achieve the best reading performance possible considering the environment, application, and type of bar codes: Omnidirectional 2D/1D decode Linear 1D decode This parameter sets the imager decode mode to linear imager emulation (1D) or 2D imager mode. 2D imager mode allows you to position the EA15 in any direction, regardless of the orientation of the bar code, and perform a good read on 1D and 2D bar codes. The ability to read bar codes in any direction lets you use a comfortable and ergonomic hand position. If you are installing the EA15 in a mobile device, this mode can be helpful to the operator. Linear imager emulation mode allows you to increase your decoding speed while scanning 1D labels (similar to a laser scanner). But, you need to position the aiming beam so that it falls across all bars in the 1D bar code label. If you are installing the EA15 in a fixed device, you may want to use this mode to maximize imaging performance. To set Imager Decode mode Scan one of these bar codes: 2D imager (*) \60\03\28\40\00\02\40 linear imager emulation \60\03\28\40\00\00\00 94
Extended Reading Range The extended reading range option is supported by certain symbologies and allows you to read bar codes from up to a distance of 90 cm (35 in) with your EA15. If your application decodes linear bar codes and you want the fastest possible decode rate, you should disable Extended Reading Range. Disabling this feature improves your decode rate but reduces your overall reading distances. To disable Extended Reading Range Scan this bar code disable all extended reading ranges \60\08\55\25 95
Setup Group Commands Use these commands to set up the EA15. All GID and FID values are in hexadecimal. AustraliaPost, GID = 0x34 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " P3 " Aztec, GID = 0x53 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled structure append mode 41 disabled Aztec runes 42 disabled EAN128 emulation 43 disabled Aztec code mark 48 " * " user defined Aztec identifier C0 " D3 " BPO, GID = 0x32 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled check digit transmission 54 enabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " P2 " Codabar, GID = 0x40 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled start stop transmission 58 not transmitted CLSI library system 59 disabled code mark 48 " D " UDSI C0 " B7 " check digit verification 4C disabled check digit transmission 54 disabled concatenation 5A disabled concatenation mode 5B no restriction length L1 50 6 length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length 96
Codablock, GID = 0x4D Function FID Default Parameter Codablock A activation 40 disabled Codablock F activation 41 disabled Codablock A code mark 48 " * " Codablock F code mark 49 " * " Codablock A UDSI C0 " K0 " Codablock F UDSI C1 " K1 " Code 11, GID = 0x4A Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " C1 " check digit verification 4C 1 digit check digit transmission 54 enabled length L1 50 0 (any length) length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length Code 39, GID = 0x42 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 enabled full ASCII conversion 5A disabled reading range 47 extended start stop transmission 58 disabled accepted start character 59 " * " only code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " B1 " check digit verification 4C disabled check digit transmission 54 disabled reading tolerance 4F high length L1 50 0 (any length) length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length 97
Code 93, GID = 0x41 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " D " UDSI C0 " B6 " length L1 50 1 length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length Code 128 / EAN 128, GID = 0x43 Function FID Default Parameter Code 128 activation 40 enabled EAN 128 activation 42 enabled Irregular EAN 128 43 enabled EAN 128 identifier 58 enabled GTIN compliant 60 disabled FNC1 conversion 59 <GS> (0x1D) ISBT 128 41 disabled ISBT concatenation transmission 5A disabled concatenate any pair of ISBT codes 5B disabled reading range 47 extended Code 128 code mark 48 " D " EAN 128 code mark 49 " D " Code 128 UDSI C0 " B3 " EAN 128 UDSI C1 " C9 " check digit verification (French CIP) 4C disabled reading tolerance 4F high length L1 50 0 (any length) length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length DataMatrix, GID = 0x54 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 enabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " D0 " 98
DutchPost, GID = 0x36 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " P4 " EAN/UCC Composite, GID = 0x56 Function FID Default Parameter CC-A/B activation 40 disabled CC-C activation 41 disabled linear transmission only 44 disabled composite message decoding 5E auto-discriminate CC-A/B code mark 48 " * " CC-C code mark 49 " * " CC-A/B UDSI C0 " G0 " CC-C UDSI C1 " G1 " Interleaved 2 of 5, GID = 0x44 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled reading range 47 extended code mark 48 " I " UDSI C0 " B2 " check digit verification 4C disabled check digit transmission 54 disabled length L1 50 6 length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length JapanPost, GID = 0x35 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled check digit transmission 54 enabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " P5 " 99
Matrix 2 of 5, GID = 0x45 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled start stop 43 regular code mark 48 " D " UDSI C0 " B4 " length L1 50 6 length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length Maxicode, GID = 0x52 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled mode 0 41 disabled mode 0 header 42 regular (AIM) code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " D2 " MSI Code, GID = 0x46 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " D " UDSI C0 " B8 " check digit verification 4C Modulo 10 check digit transmission 54 enabled length L1 50 6 length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length 100
PDF417 / MicroPDF417, GID = 0x4C Function FID Default Parameter PDF417 activation 40 enabled control header transmitted 58 disabled file name transmitted 59 disabled segment transmitted 5A disabled time stamp transmitted 5B disabled sender transmitted 5C disabled Addressee transmitted 5D disabled file size transmitted 5E disabled checksum transmitted 5F disabled MicroPDF417 activation 42 disabled MicroPDF417 Code 128 emulation 45 disabled PDF417 code mark 48 " * " MicroPDF417 code mark 49 " * " PDF417 UDSI C0 " C7 " MicroPDF417 UDSI C1 " C8 " Planet, GID = 0x31 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled check digit transmission 54 enabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " P1 " Plessey Code, GID = 0x47 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " D " UDSI C0 " C2 " check digit transmission 54 disabled length L1 50 0 (any length) length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length 101
Postnet, GID=0x30 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled check digit transmission 54 enabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " P0" QR Code, GID = 0x55 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " D1 " RSS, GID = 0x4F Function FID Default Parameter RSS-14 activation 40 disabled RSS Limited activation 41 disabled RSS Expanded activation 42 disabled RSS-14 code mark 48 " * " RSS Limited code mark 49 " * " RSS Expanded code mark 4A " * " RSS-14 UDSI C0 " C3 " RSS Limited UDSI C1 " C4 " RSS Expanded UDSI C2 " C5 " Standard 2 of 5, GID = 0x48 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled format 58 identicon (6 start/stop bars) code mark 48 " D " UDSI C0 " B5 " check digit verification 4C disabled check digit transmission 54 disabled length L1 50 6 length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length 102
Telepen, GID = 0x49 Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled format 58 ASCII code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " C6 " length L1 50 0 (any length) length L2 51 0 length L3 52 0 length mode 53 L1 as minimum length TLC39, GID = 0x4E Function FID Default Parameter activation 40 disabled linear transmission only 44 disabled ECI security 47 10 (0x0A) code mark 48 " * " UDSI C0 " H0 " 103
UPC / EAN, GID = 0x4B Function FID Default Parameter activation UPC-A 40 enabled activation UPC-E 41 enabled activation UPC-E1 4C disabled activation EAN-8 42 enabled activation EAN-13 43 enabled ISBN conversion for EAN-13 44 disabled GTIN compliant 60 disabled add-on digits 5D not required but transmitted if read add-on 2 45 disabled add-on 5 46 disabled add-on 2/5 security 47 10 (0x0A) check digit UPC-A transmitted 54 enabled check digit UPC-E transmitted 55 enabled check digit EAN-8 transmitted 56 enabled check digit EAN-13 transmitted 57 enabled UPC-A number system transmitted 58 enabled UPC-E number system transmitted 59 enabled UPC-A transmitted as EAN-13 5A enabled UPC-E transmitted as UPC-A 5B disabled EAN-8 transmitted as EAN-13 5C disabled reading range 4D extended ISMN conversion for EAN-13 61 disabled ISSN conversion for EAN-13 62 disabled UPC-A code mark 48 " A " UPC-E code mark 49 " E " EAN-8 code mark 4A " FF " EAN-13 code mark 4B " F " UPC-A UDSI C0 " A0 " UPC-E UDSI C1 " E0 " EAN-8 UDSI C2 " FF " EAN-13 UDSI C3 " F " 104
Data Editing, GID = 0x65 Function FID Default Parameter activation scenario 0 40 disabled activation scenario 1 41 disabled activation scenario 2 42 disabled activation scenario 3 43 disabled activation scenario 4 44 disabled activation scenario 5 45 disabled activation scenario 6 46 disabled mask scenario 0 C0 none mask scenario 1 C1 none mask scenario 2 C2 none mask scenario 3 C3 none mask scenario 4 C4 none mask scenario 5 C5 none mask scenario 6 C6 none bar code symbology identifier 50 0 scenario 0 bar code symbology identifier 51 0 scenario 1 bar code symbology identifier 52 0 scenario 2 bar code symbology identifier 53 0 scenario 3 bar code symbology identifier 54 0 scenario 4 bar code symbology identifier 55 0 scenario 5 bar code symbology identifier 56 0 scenario 6 bar code length scenario 0 80 0 bar code length scenario 1 81 0 bar code length scenario 2 82 0 bar code length scenario 3 83 0 bar code length scenario 4 84 0 bar code length scenario 5 85 0 bar code length scenario 6 86 0 action list scenario 0 D0 none action list scenario 1 D1 none action list scenario 2 D2 none action list scenario 3 D3 none action list scenario 4 D4 none action list scenario 5 D5 none action list scenario 6 D6 none 105
Decoding Security, GID = 0x71 Function FID Default Parameter consecutive same read data validation 40 0 timeout between identical 80 300 ms consecutive codes timeout between different consecutive codes 81 0 ms Beep/LED Indicator, GID = 0x72 Function FID Default Parameter beep frequency 80 2090 Hz good read beep duration (ms) 81 50 ms green LED duration (ms) 82 50 ms error beep 43 enabled setup beep 44 disabled ISCP Parameters, GID = 0x73 Function FID Default Parameter data format 40 raw data "setup modification by configuration 41 disabled bar code" event "configuration bar code rejected" 42 disabled event "start of read session" event 47 disabled "end of read session" event 48 disabled "start-up" event 49 disabled "trigger pulled" event 4A disabled "trigger released" event 4B disabled Configuration, GID = 0x74 Function FID Default Parameter configuration by bar codes 40 always enabled Imager, GID = 0x7B Function FID Default Parameter decode mode 40 2D imager lighting goal 42 28 106
Control Group Commands Status Group Commands Message Format, GID = 0x60 Function FID Default Parameter symbology identifier 40 disabled Serial Interface, GID = 0x63 Function FID Default Parameter baud rate 40 19200 RTS / CTS hardware protocol 41 disabled flow control 80 1000 ms data bits 42 8 parity 43 none stop bits 44 1 Use control commands to allow the host to control the EA15. All GID and FID values are in hexadecimal. Configuration, GID = 0x40 Function FID Default Parameter disable all symbologies 03 no default user reset factory defaults 04 no default Use the status commands when you want the host to know the value of certain status parameters in the EA15. All GID and FID values are in hexadecimal. Hardware, GID = 0x30 Function FID Value version C0 no default decode version C2 no default sub-system version C4 no default Configuration, GID = 0x40 Function FID Default Parameter configuration signature C0 no default 107
Setting Code Lengths via Serial Commands While the length (number of characters/digits) of some barcodes is fixed (e.g., UPC, EAN, JAN), most symbologies allow you to configure among various options for barcode length. Depending on the option you choose, your scanner will be able to decode one of the following: One discrete length barcode Two discrete length barcodes Barcodes within a range of lengths within the scan engine capability Any length of barcodes within the scan engine capability There are two lengths (L1 and L2) for each variable length code type. Please refer to the individual code types in the following pages for the L1 and L2 parameter numbers for specific symbologies. Setting Variable Code Lengths Code length option Length 1 value Length 2 value One discrete length will be decoded Discrete length to decode 0x00 Two discrete lengths will be decoded Higher length value Lower length value Lengths within a range will be decoded within the scanner capability Any length barcode will be decoded within the scanner capability Lower length value 0x00 Higher length value 0x00 CSE-600: Socket has created a Configuration Utility (ScanParams.exe) that makes it easy for Pocket PC and Palm users to send serial commands to products using the CSE-600. Download the utility from Socket s website at: http://www.socketmobile.com/support/downloads 15
Appendix A GS1-128 GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 barcode symbols. GS1-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character and replace other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 (GS) control character. Standard Code 128 barcodes which do not have a leading FNC 1 may still be used, but are not encoded according to the EAN-128 convention. Standard Code 128 and GS1-128 may be mixed in application. All of Socket s barcode scanning products auto-discriminate between these symbols, and can enable or disable one or both code types. The table below indicates the behavior of these scanners in each of the four possible parameter settings. Reading Standard Code 128 & UCC/EAN 128 Standard Code 128 GS1-128 Effect and Example Disable Disable No Code 128 symbols can be read Disable Enable Read only symbols with leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E A FNC1 BCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E FNC1FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E ABCD FNC1 E cannot be read ABCDE cannot be read Enable Disable Read only symbols without leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E cannot be read A FNC1 BCD FNC1 E cannot be read FNC1FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E cannot be read ABCD FNC1 E is read as ABCD 29 E ABCDE is read as ABCDE Enable Enable Read both types of symbols. Examples: FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E A FNC1 BCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E FNC1FNC1 ABCD FNC1 E are read as ABCD 29 E ABCD FNC1 E is read as ABCD 29 E ABCDE is read as ABCDE 109
Appendix B Using the Scan Params WinCE Utility You can use Scan Params to effectively modify the settings in your Socket barcode scanner via the symbology parameters and requisite data on pages 8-69. Note: Parameters 0x36 and 0x37, for enabling/disabling CLSI and NOTIS editing respectively, do not work with Socket barcode scanners with the Motorola (Symbol) CSE-600 engine. Get Data and Set Data The two main functions of the Scan Params utility are Get Data and Set Data. As their names imply Get Data retrieves the current state of a particular parameter and Set Data will set it. 00 represents false and 01 represents true. Below the Parameter and Data fields is the message box which will display the results of the Get Data and Send Data functions. Persistence The Persistent check box enables you to ensure that your modifications will persist beyond a power loss. Checking the box causes Scan Params to write the parameter data into the flash memory on that card thereby preventing the setting from reverting to the previous value when power is lost. Connecting a Socket Bluetooth Barcode Scanner To connect the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner or Bluetooth Cordless Ring Scanner, ensure that your Bluetooth device is active and ready to make a connection. Then start the Scan Params utility and tap the CS menu then tap Connect CS. You can disconnect the scanner by returning to the CS menu and tapping Disconnect CS. Note: Leaving the Scan Params utility will disconnect the scanner. 110
Appendix C Using the Scan Params Palm Utility You can use Scan Params to effectively modify the settings in your Socket barcode scanner via the symbology parameters and requisite data on pages 8-69. Note: Parameters 0x36 and 0x37, for enabling/disabling CLSI and NOTIS editing respectively, do not work with Socket barcode scanners with the Motorola (Symbol) CSE-600 engine. Get Data and Set Data The two main functions of the Scan Params utility are Get Data and Set Data. As their names imply Get Data retrieves the current state of a particular parameter and Set Data will set it. 00 represents false and 01 represents true. Below the Parameter and Data fields is the message box which will display the results of the Get Data and Send Data functions. Persistence The Persistent check box enables you to ensure that your modifications will persist beyond a power loss. Checking the box causes Scan Params to write the parameter data into the flash memory on that card thereby preventing the setting from reverting to the previous value when power is lost. Connecting a Bluetooth Barcode Scanner To connect the Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner ensure that your Bluetooth device is active and ready to make a connection. Then start the Scan Params utility and tap the CS menu then tap Connect CS. You can disconnect the CHS by returning to the CS menu and tapping Disconnect CS. Note: Leaving the Scan Params utility will disconnect the scanner. 111
Socket Mobile, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.