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2755-6.3, Hand-Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners User Manual

1. Description Specification Catalog Nurrber 2755 HCP B2 Operating Terrperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Terrperature 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Hurridity 5 to 95 noncondensing CUL listed Agency Certification UL listed TUV EN 60950 approved Power Supply Specifications Description Specification Catalog Nuntber 2755 HCP D1 Input Range 100 240V ac 50 60 Hz Output Range Bd iA Operating Terrperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C CSA certified Agency Certification ae Dot for all applicable directives TUV EN 60950 approved Publication 2755 6 3 A 4 Specifications Base Charger Unit Specifications Description Catalog Number Specification 2755 HCG B 5V dct 10 190 mA typical PONS Resse 12V det 1096400 mA typical Sersitivity 94 dBm10E 4 BER Selec ees Frequency Control Programmable Synthesizer Frequency Range 2 4 to 2 5G Hz Frequency Resolution 250K Hz steps Frequency Stability 20 pom Durability 6 ft 8 M drop to concrete Operating Terrperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Terrperature 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Hurridity 5 to 95 noncondensing Certification CSA certified 9 Y UL listed Publication 2755 6 3 Appendix B Cable Pinouts This appendix provides the pinouts for the following cables e RS 232 C 25 pin DB male Txd on Pin 3 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR2 06 e RS 232 C 25 pin D
2. Code Length Rules Send Data Send Keystroke Setup Pause Send Preset Value Criteria Criteria are used to select the bar codes that the Actions act upon Criteria are composed of an Input Source Code Type and Code Length Input Source is the source affected by using using ADF and is selected prior to creating any ADF rules Code Type is the symbology selected All code types must be scanned in succession prior to selecting other criteria If you don t select a code type all code types are affected Code Length allows you to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain You can select multiple lengths for each rule If you do not select a code length selected code types of any length are affected Publication 2755 6 3 Advanced Data Formatting C 3 Actions Actions allow you to select how to format data for transmission Actions are composed of Send Data Send Keystroke Setup Pause and Send Preset Value Send Data allows you to send all the data that follows send all the data up to a specific character selected from the alphanumeric keyboard bar code or send the next number of characters 1 to 254 selected from the alphanumeric keyboard Send Keystroke allows you to scan the bar code for the keystroke you wish to send Setup Pause allows you to set the pause duration parameter prior to entering ADF Send Preset Value allows y
3. Be aware of the following when setting up your scanner system The gun operates up to 50 ft 15 24 m from the host device depending on the application environment e The gun turns itself off after each successful data transmission to conserve battery life e Average life of a battery charge is 8 hours Replace or recharge the battery at the end of the work shift e There is a 1 to 1 pairing of guns to bases You cannot have multiple guns paired to one base or one gun paired to multiple bases You need to pair the scanner with the base charger unit after replacing the battery in the scanner gun Refer to page 2 16 for information regarding pairing the scanner to the base charger unit e The base charger unit cannot be placed in an enclosure RF communication between the gun and the base charger unit will be affected by the enclosure However you should protect the base charger unit from airborne contaminants 1 Unpacking the Equipment Remove the scanner base charger unit power supply and host interface cable from their packing and inspect for physical damage If there is damage contact Allen Bradley Global Technical Services GTS at 216 646 6800 Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 3 2 Setting the Address of the Base Charger Unit You need to set the address of the base charger unit Catalog No 2755 HCG B in order to pair the scanner with the base Pairing allows communication to occ
4. 2 22200220002 2 eee 2 9 6 Connecting the Power Supply to the Base Charger Unit and Power Receplade 0 00 02 ee 2 10 Publication 2755 6 3 toc ii Table of Contents 7 Connecting the Host Cable to the Host Device 2 11 8 Charging the Battery 2 022000222 2 13 9 Pairing the Scanner to the Base Charger Unit 2 16 Chapter 3 Configuring Your Scanner Irrportar Notes on Configuring a Scanner llus 3 1 Available SymbologieS 0000 ee 3 2 Scanner Bar Codes 5 genae Rae eee alae eos 3 2 Scanner DefaultSettings lllllllllllle eel 3 3 Pararreter SelectionS clle 3 6 Parameter Descaipions ellen 3 8 Host Interface Code eee 3 8 Goce types isn kgit A ee ihe eRe ED MGE SG Be ites WE 3 8 Code 39 Full ASOD no hed here eke ee Dee ee ae 3 8 Code 39 Any Length ee ee 3 9 Code 39 Length Within Range llle 3 9 Code 39 One Lengin 2 eee 3 9 Code 39TwoLengths 2 0 cee ee 3 9 Code 128 Any Length 2 0 ee 3 9 Codabar Any Length 0 2 ee 3 9 Codabar Length Within Range llls ellen 3 9 Codabar One Length 6 eee 3 9 CodabarTwoLlengths eee eee eee 3 10 I2o0f5AnyLengh llle 3 10 I 2 of 5 Length Within Range llle eee 3 10 I2of 50reLenh 1 ee 3 10 I2o0 5Twolerdgths e A a a ee 3 10 D2 OFS Any LENG uioceeiccnitkGee ata E P
5. Publication 2755 6 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 11 3 Slide the battery pack out from the handle gs Z a a T porcos 4 Insert the new battery into the scanner handle Make sure the handle release button is pressed in below the outer housing when sliding a charged battery into place 5 Pair the scanner with the base charger unit Refer to page 2 16 for information regarding pairing the scanner to the base charger unit Publication 2755 6 3 5 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Scan Window Carefully clean the window by first removing loose particles of dirt with clean air Then use an optical quality cloth moistened with an optical quality cleaning fluid for plastic lenses and wipe the window in a single direction don t wipe cloth back and forth across window Do not leave streaks ATTENTION Do not use abrasive materials such as disposable wipes and facial tissue Do not use solvents like alcohol or acetone These materials will damage the window and the finish on the scanner ATTENTION The scanner has no serviceable parts Do not open the housing of the scanner Publication 2755 6 3 Troubleshooting the Scanners Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 13 The following table provides a list of the most common operating problems the probable causes and suggested corrective actions Problem Probable Cause s Corrective Action Power supply not Make sure power supply is connected
6. Contacting Allen Bradley Global Technical Services 5 19 Contents of this Manual P 2 G Global Technical Services GTS 5 19 Important Notes on Scanner Systems 2 2 Intended Audience P 1 L laser warning label 1 5 warning symbol P 4 Publication 2755 6 3 LEDs 4 slot battery charger 5 8 5 15 5 16 base charger unit 2 14 5 3 scanner gun 1 2 1 3 M maintaining the scanner 5 12 Major Scanner Features 1 2 mounting base charger unit 2 7 power supply 2 9 O operating the scanner 4 1 P pairing the scanner to the base charger unit 2 16 Parameter Descriptions 3 8 Parameter Selections 3 6 power supply mounting 2 9 specifications A 3 Protective Boot 1 9 publication related P 3 R Read Ranges 1 6 Related Publications P 3 RS 232 Interface Cable 1 9 S Safety Information 1 4 Scanner Read Ranges 1 6 scanners accessories 1 9 cables 1 9 Cleaning the Scan Window 5 12 configuring 3 1 default settings 3 3 features of 1 2 important notes on installing 2 2 4 1 LEDs 1 3 maintaining the scan window 5 12 operating 4 1 pairing to the base charger unit 2 16 safety information 1 4 Scanning Bar Codes 4 2 scanning ranges 1 6 specifications A 1 testing before using 4 1 troubleshooting 5 13 Scanning Bar Codes 4 2 Scanning Ranges 1 6
7. Wy Allen Bradley Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Cat Nos 2755 HCG 4 and 2755 HCG 7 Manual Important User Information The illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Allen Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Allen Bradley publication SGI 1 1 Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control available from your local Allen Bradley office describes some important differences between solid state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such as those described in this publication Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication in whole or in part without written permission of Allen Bradley Company Inc is prohibited Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss Attention statements help you to e identify a hazard avoid the hazard recognize the consequences Important Identifies information that is
8. Make sure the scanner is configured for the type of bar code syrrbols you are Scanning Make sure scan beam crosses every bar or space on the syrrbol Use the symbols provided on the inside back cover for testing Check for loose cables inqproper connections Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 15 Troubleshooting the 4 Slot Battery Charger The following LEDs and tables provide you with information regarding troubleshooting the 4 slot battery charger 4 Slot Battery Charger LED Status Each charging station has its own status display to inform you of the station s status as shown below Status LED Color Indicates Solid Battery is charging Charge Yellow Flashing Battery is conditioning Station has charged battery Ready Green Flashi SS tp 95 capacity Rejected Red Flashing Faulty battery 5 Power is applied to battery Power Green Solid charger Publication 2755 6 3 5 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Identifying 4 Slot Battery Charger Errors The following table provides a list of the most common operating problems the probable causes and suggested corrective actions Problem Probable Cause s Corrective Action Power supply cord is not Check connection connected to power receptacle Power supply cord not Check connection Power Indicator on Battery connected to the battery Charger is Not Lit all charger stations Faulty power supply or Repl
9. Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 13 8 Charging the Battery ATTENTION Charge a battery Catalog No 2755 HCP B1 at room temperature of 65 F 18 3 C to 70 F 21 1 C for optimum performance Allow the battery to adjust to room temperature before charging You can charge the battery while the battery is in the gun To accomplish this task 1 Make sure the battery is in the scanner handle Make sure the handle release button is pressed in below the outer housing when sliding a battery into place o pct Hande Release Button S BatteryPack wee Publication 2755 6 3 2 14 Installing Your Hardware 2 Place the scanner into the base charger unit as shown below Make sure that the unit fits snugly into the base charger ESA 3 Check the charge status indicator for a full charge blinking rapidly full charge which occurs within two hours However you can use the scanner with less than a full charge Charge Status LED Tac e lt Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 15 Base Charger LED Status Red LED Indicates The scanner is not properly inserted into the base charger orthe battery is not functioning properly Battery charge is pending This occurs if the battery temperature is too high or too Blinking Slowly low or the battery is deeply discharged After several minutes normal charging should begin The battery is actively On ch
10. Setting the Address of the Base charger Unit 2 3 specifications 4 slot battery charger A 3 base charger unit A 4 power supply A 3 scanners A 1 support GTS 5 19 symbologies 1 4 Index I 3 T technical support 5 19 Testing Your Scanner 4 1 troubleshooting 4 slot battery charger 5 16 scanners 5 13 U Unpacking the Equipment 2 2 W warning laser light P 4 safety label 1 5 Publication 2755 6 3 TEST SYMBOLS 123 4 5 12345 ode 128 Code 93 A12348B Ill Ill Codabar A 1 2 3 4 B 2 3 Discrete 2 of 5 EAN 128 152 6 ll EAN 13 1234 56 EAN 8 012345 Interleaved 2 of 5 1 2 1 2 UPCA 0 5 UPCE OA Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley ZEST Worldwide representation i LA Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China PRC Colorrbia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denrrark Ecuador Egypt 9 El Salvador Finland France Germany Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy J arraica J apan J ordan Korea Kuwait Lebanon Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Rorrania Russia CIS Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Republic Spai
11. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure Publication 2755 6 3 Scanner Features The following figure shows the location of all safety labels as they appear on the scanner AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERATURE LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 680nm LASER 1 0 MILLIWATT MAX OUTPUT RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER STRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2 COMPLIES WITH IEC 825 1 1993 EN 60825 CAUTION LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER EN CAS DOUVERTURE NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU VORSICHT V LASERSTRAHL WENN ABDECKUNG GEOEFFNET CAUTION LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 1 0 mW MAXIMUM POWER CLASS Il LASER LASER DIODE 680nM WAVELENGTH PRODUCT CAT SER REV 2755 XXX XX A A d MANUFACTURED 9B97 E143267 1 996 LISTED ACCESSORY M OO T AA 00 00000000 US PATENT NO CAUTION LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN Nis ed BOEn DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM ALLEN BRADLEY CO INC MILWAUKEE WI U S A INPUT 4 5 14 5V 145MA MADE IN U S A Publication 2755 6 3 1 6 Scanner Features Scanning Ranges The scanners can read bar code symbols at various distances depending upon th
12. charge leave the battery on the charger for 3 hours A fully charged battery can be left on the battery charger indefinitely The battery charger maintains the battery at 100 of its rated capacity Publication 2755 6 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 9 Conditioning the Battery If you are using a battery for the first time or notice a decrease in battery life 1 Insert the battery into an adapter on the 4 slot battery charger 2 Depress the PRESS TO CONDITION button for two seconds on the 4 slot battery charger PRESS TO CONDITION Button ES Pressing the PRESS TO CONDITION button performs a complete discharge of the battery and will recharge the battery to full capacity Conditioning eliminates the situations that may cause the battery to deliver less than its rated capacity Conditioning may take 3 6 hours Publication 2755 6 3 5 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ATTENTION Perform the conditioning cycle when the battery is new or shows decreased life Conditioning batteries more often will shorten battery life If conditioning the battery is not successful as indicated by the flashing REJECTED indicator on the battery charger your battery needs replacement Contact your local Allen Bradley distributor for ordering a new battery Changing the Battery Pack in the Scanner Gun 1 Locate the handle release button on the scanner 2 Press in the handle release button below the outer housing with a probe
13. 0005 IBM XT AT keyboard 5 pin DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP1 06 suasusu anuanu PS 2 keyboard 6 pin Mini DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP2 06 lesen DEC VT2 xx 3xx 4 keyboards Catalog No 2755 HCC BV1 O6 lees Appendix C Advanced Data Formatting Rules Hierarchy inn iara aaa Ped oe Ae eb de rue Default Rule eee ees hee Run ee ee EE Glossary toc v Publication 2755 6 3 Preface Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual This preface covers the following topics e intended audience e contents of this manual e related publications e FCC requirements e laser warning symbol Intended Audience No special knowledge is required to understand this document or use the standard and long range scanners Catalog Nos 2755 HCG 4 and 2755 HCG 7 Cordless scanners may be used with a variety of host devices You should be familiar with the host s communication ports ATTENTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure Important You will need the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 to download bar codes for the cordless scanners Publication 2755 6 3 P 2 Preface Contents of this Manual The following table briefly describes the contents of each section Chapter Title Preface Contents Describes the purpose bac
14. 2755 HCC BR1 06 or BR2 06 or disconnect connect the host device with power applied to the host device Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the base charger unit RS 232C cable or host device To connect the RS 232C cable to the host device 1 Disconnect power from your host device 2 Plug the RS 232C cable into the host device Base Charger Unit A Y To Host Device fae 3 Reconnect power to your host device Publication 2755 6 3 2 12 Installing Your Hardware Connecting a Wedge Cable to a Host Device ATTENTION Do not install the wedge cable Catalog No 2755 HCC BP1 06 BP2 06 or BV1 06 or disconnect connect the host device with power applied to either the wedge cable or host device Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the base charger unit wedge interface cable or host device To connect the wedge cable to the host device 1 Disconnect power from your host device 2 Disconnect the keyboard from the host device 3 Plug the wedge cable into the host device 1 e one end into the terminal and the other end into the keyboard Base Charger Unit KH cea l Wedge Cable To Tenvinal FD 4 Reconnect power to your host device
15. ENQ options Serial Response Time out When enabled this parameter determines the maximum period allowed to elapse before the base charger unit assumes the end of transmission The delay can last up to 9 9 seconds The default parameter is enabled at 2 seconds Stop Bit Select The stop bit marks the end of each character transmitted and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the data stream You can set the number of stop bits to either 1 or 2 to match the host device The default parameter is set to 2 ASCII Format When enabled the scanner transmits data in an 8 bit ASCII format This allows the the base charger unit to interface with devices using that protocol The default is 7 bit ASCII RTS Line State When enabled the parameter adjusts the RTS Line State since certain hosts expect the RTS line to be in a certain state high or low The default parameter is set to low Publication 2755 6 3 3 20 Configuring Your Scanner Intercharacter Delay When enabled the host system has time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters You can choose up to 99 msec delay between transmission of characters The default parameter is set to zero Transmit Code ID Characters The code ID identifies a scanned bar code symbol s code type If enabled the code ID is sent after the prefix and before the bar code data The code ID codes are e A UPC A UPC E or EAN 13 e B Code 39 e C C
16. Signal Function 1 KEYBD SER IN Datta is sent to the keyboard 2 GND Ground 3 VBAIT Power for device connected to this cable end 4 KEYBD_SER_OUT Publication 2755 6 3 Data is sert fromthe keyboard Appendix C Advanced Data Formatting This appendix describes how to use the Advanced Data Format ADF feature Included are sections on e ADF overview e rules hierarchy e default rule e listening for audible responses e using ADF in a sorting application ADF Overview ADF allows you to customize input before it is transmitted to your host device For example instead of having a direct read of a bar code you can now attach a message to it ADF is implemented with a series of bar codes that have selectable parameters You do not have to type in the individual characters for your message but rather scan in the appropriate bar code located in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 This series of bar codes is called a Rule and is used to evaluate input from the scanner Rules are comprised of Criteria and Actions Criteria are composed of an Input Source Code Type and Code Length Actions are composed of Send Data Send Keystroke Setup Pause and Send Preset Value Criteria Actions and entire Rules may be erased by scanning the appropriate bar code Publication 2755 6 3 C 2 Advanced Data Formatting Input Source al Criteria Code Type
17. be enabled Input error Possible causes Incorrect bar code scanned 1 Beep low high tone e Cancel Incorrect configuration sequence Keyboard pararreter selected Scan the 1 Beep high lowtone a iate bar i Successful programexit with change in the 1 Beep high low high low tone para setting Publication 2755 6 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 19 Beep During Code 39 Scan and Store This Response Indicates 1 Beep high lowtone tr estendere ene 3 Beeps long high tone Code 39 buffer is full Attenpt to transmit or dear an enpty buffer Leaping Sr Wnt Cos anyes Clear or to transrrit a Code 39 buffer 2 Beeps long high tone Error in data transmission 1 Beep low high tone Buffer data transmission successful Contacting Allen Bradley Global Technical Services If you should require assistance or need additional information on operating the scanners contact Allen Bradley Global Technical Services GTS at 216 646 6800 Publication 2755 6 3 Appendix Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the scanners 4 slot battery charger power supply base charger unit Scanner Specifications Specification Description ea Long Range Catalog 2755 HCG 4 nece Power Requirements 4 75V dc to 14V dc 210 mA 5V c typical i Scan Repetition Time fs manne ioe 3 scans per second Start up Tine lt 50 msec fromsca
18. critical for successful application and understanding of the product SLC Dataliner T View and MessageView are trademarks of Allen Bradley Company Inc PLC is a registered trademark of Allen Bradley Company Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc DEC is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation Table of Contents Preface Intended Audience aia a anarai aua e eee P 1 Contents of this Manual aaa aaaea P 2 RelatedPublications s saaa eae P 3 FECC REGUEIENGEIES ueni ppi a rtn Ea eda sige Bat aaa SR eee P 3 Scanner RequirervrertS a a aanne 22 0022 eee eee P 3 4 Slot Battery Charger RequirerrertS P 4 Laser Waming Symbol 2 2 0 0 0 2 ee P 4 Chapter 1 Scanner Features Major Scanner Features 2 ee 1 2 DED Indicators RI ase See ee Se Sees Se 1 3 Decoding facGs sores fe Sees deanna ae od as 1 4 Safety IrnormraBlion uxo texte sie n dee ede RR ES ed 1 4 ScamningRanges ie iaai i iaoea i e T a ia ee 1 6 Catalog No 2755 HCG4 ow ee 1 6 Catalog No 2755 HCG 7 0 0 22 eee ee 1 6 ACCESSES lunio eg as Bara eS ARR EG eq Ee dg 1 9 Irrportant Notes on Scanner Systerre llllllllnn 2 2 1 Unpacking the Equiprrert llle 2 2 2 Setting the Address of the Base Charger Unit 2 3 3 Connecting the Host Cable to the Base Charger Unit 2 5 4 Mounting the Base Charger Unit llle 2 7 5 Mounting the Power Supply
19. decoded data to a UPC A format before sending the data After conversion output data will be affected by UPC A programming selections such as preamble and check digit settings EAN Zero Extend When enabled five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN 8 symbol data The five zeros make the EAN 8 symbols compatible with the EAN 13 format Transmit No Decode Message When enabled a NR is transmitted with each no read Prefixes and suffixes appear with the output message UPC EAN Supplemental When enabled supplemental digits are decoded If the supplemental digits are not enabled and a bar code having supplemental digits is read the supplemental digits are ignored On the other hand if supplemental digits are enabled only bar codes with supplemental digits are decoded I 2 of 5 14 digit to EAN 13 Conversion When enabled 14 character Interleaved 2 of 5 data is converted and transmitted to the host in an EAN 13 format The I 2 of 5 code must be enabled have one length set to 14 have a leading zero and have a valid EAN 13 check digit Code 39 Check Digit When enabled the scanner verifies the Code 39 check digit modulo 43 check character Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 13 MSI Plessey check Digit When enabled one or two digits at the end of the bar code that checks the integrity of that data Code 39 Buffering Scan and Store When enabled the scanner stores all Code 39 symbol data that
20. to base charger connected to the unit or power source base charger unit and plugged into a power source Depleted battery Recharge battery No Scan Beam Scan beamhas tined out Norrral operation Release trigger completely and scan again Defective scanner If possible try another scanner using the sane connections Contact Allen Bradley Global Technical Services GTS Weak Scan Beam Depleted battery Recharge battery Trigger on long range Longrange scanner has a scanner is not fully 2 position trigger The first pressed position is for the spotter beam Press the trigger to Scan BeamAppears as a the next position for Dot Nota Line scanning Defective scanner Contact Allen Bradley Table continued on the next page Global Technical Services GTS Publication 2755 6 3 5 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Scan Beam Present Bar Codes Not Read Publication 2755 6 3 Probable Cause s Scanner and base charger unit are not paired Scanner out of transmission range Scanner not held at slight angle to the bar code Scanner not progranired to read the type of bar code you are scanning Scan beam not crossing entire smbal Poor quality bar code syrrbols Loose cable connections Corrective Action Pairthe scanner and base charger unit together Move scanner closer to base charger unit Hold scanner at an angle to the bar code
21. 0 19 mm 3 10 0 mil 025mm lt 15 0 mil 0 38 nm gt 20nil 0 51 mm lt gt 40 mil LO2 nm lt gt 70 0 mil L78nm Sa Se a a a E E a EE EE EET inches 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 144 certiretes 381 76 2 1143 1524 1905 228 6 266 7 304 8 342 9 365 7 Distance From Front of Scanner Publication 2755 6 3 C 30in 762cmj 20 in 50 8cm 15in 38 10m 10in 25 40m 5in 12 7 o 5in 12 7 m 10in 25 40m 15in 381a 20in 50 8 a 30in 762am Scanner Features 1 9 Accessories The following accessories are available e Power Supply Connects to and provides power for the base charger unit 100 240V ac 50 60 Hz Catalog No 2755 HCP D1 e RS 232 Cables Connects the base charger unit to host RS 232 port See appendix B for connections RS 232 C 25 pin DB male Txd on Pin 3 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR2 06 RS 232 C 25 pin DB male Txd on Pin 2 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR1 06 e Keyboard Wedge Cables Connects the base charger unit to keyboard and terminal See appendix B for connections ForIBM XT AT keyboard 5 pin DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP1 06 For PS 2 keyboard 6 pin Mini DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP2 06 For DEC VT2xx 3xx 4xx keyboards Catalog No 2755 HCC BV 1 06 e Stands Provides storage for the scanner gun 5to 8 inch 127 to 457 mm height Catalog No 2755 HFN K1 9to 16 inch 229 to 406
22. 5 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 15 UPC A UPC E Preambles The UPC preamble consists of the system character and country code The system character is the the first character on the left side of the symbol The country code for UPC is always 0 Select whether these characters are sent with the bar code data e system character only country code and system character no preamble Note There are separate preamble programming codes for both UPC A and UPC E symbols Pause Duration When enabled this parameter allows you to insert a pause at any point in the data transmission Pauses are set by scanning a two digit number i e two bar codes and are measured in 0 1 second increments Scan Prefix To add prefix data to bar code data scan the Prefix bar code followed by the 4 digit decimal ASCII equivalent value for each character Only one character may be specified as a prefix When you enter the last digit of a prefix the scanner lets you know that you have entered a valid value by providing a high low high beep Scan Suffix To add suffix data to bar code data scan the Suffix bar code followed by the 4 digit decimal ASCII equivalent value for each character Only one character may be specified as a suffix When you enter the last digit of a suffix the scanner lets you know that you have entered a valid value by providing a high low high beep Publication 2755 6 3 3 16 Configuring Your Scanner Data Transm
23. B male Txd on Pin 2 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR1 06 BM XT AT keyboard 5 pin DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP1 06 e PS 2 keyboard 6 pin Mini DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP2 06 e DEC VT2xx 3xx 4xx keyboards Catalog No 2755 HCC BV 1 06 Publication 2755 6 3 B 2 Cable Pinouts RS 232 C 25 pin DB male Txd on Pin 3 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR2 06 O 7 13 6 wie 95 nile 9 24 role 9 2 o9 2 gle jz 7 20 6 e 9919 5 e 18 Ale 17 3 e 9 16 2 9 15 119 27 a O Pin Signal Function 1 Not Used None 2 RXD Cable pin receives signal fromhost device 3 TXD Cable pin transmits data to host device 4 CTS Refer to page 3 17 5 RTS Refer to page 3 17 6 DIR Host sends signal to to base charger unit indicating it is ready to contrunicate 7 GND Ground Publication 2755 6 3 Cable Pinouts RS 232 C 25 pin DB male Txd on Pin 2 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR1 06 O eccc00606000600 vecec c 00000000 PNWaAUaV avoBRD ox SB5PoBSNURD 16 14 Pin Signal Function 1 Not Used None 2 TXD Cable pin transmits data to host device 3 RXD Cable pin receives signal from host device 4 RTS Refer to page 3 17 5 CTS Refer to page 3 17 6 Not Used None 7 GND Ground Publication 2755 6 3 B 4 Cable Pinouts IBM XT AT keyboard 5 pin DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP1 06 Pin Signal 1 CLK OUT Function Corrputer sends clock pulse to keyboard to syn
24. Code Basics FCC Requirements Refer to the following sections for the FCC requirements for the standard and long range scanners Catalog Nos 2755 HCG 4 and 2755 HCG 7 and 4 slot battery charger Catalog No 2755 HCP B2 Scanner Requirements The scanners comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Publication 2755 6 3 P 4 Preface 4 Slot Battery Charger Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules See FCC label for additional information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital service purs
25. I 2 of 5 symbol containing a selected length of characters I 2 of 5 Two Lengths Allows you to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol containing two selected lengths of characters D 2 of 5 Any Length Allows you to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol containing any number of characters D 2 of 5 Length Within Range Allows you to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol within a specified range of characters D 2 of 5 One Length Allows you to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol containing a selected length of characters Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 11 D 2 of 5 Two Lengths Allows you to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol containing two selected lengths of characters MSI Plessey Any Length Allows you to decode an MSI Plessey symbol containing any number of characters MSI Plessey Length Within Range Allows you to decode an MSI Plessey symbol within a specified range of characters MSI Plessey One Length Allows you to decode an MSI Plessey symbol containing a selected length of characters MSI Plessey Two Lengths Allows you to decode an MSI Plessey symbol containing two selected lengths of characters Transmit UPC A Check Digit Decoded UPC A symbol data is transmitted with or without the check digit Transmit UPC E Check Digit Decoded UPC E symbol data is transmitted with or without the check digit Publication 2755 6 3 3 12 Configuring Your Scanner Convert UPC E to UPC A When enabled this option converts UPC E zero suppressed
26. Rate Not Applicable Parity Not Applicable Check Parity e Not Applicable Hardware Handshaking e Not Applicable Software Handshaking e Not Applicable Serial Response Tirre out e Not Applicable Stop Bit Select e Not Applicable ASCII Data Fomet Not Applicable RTS Line State e Not Applicable Intercharacter Delay e e Transmit Code ID Character e e Transmit AIM Code ID e e Ignore Unknown Characters e e Intemational Keypad Emulation Not Applicable e Table continued on the next page Publication 2755 6 3 3 8 Configuring Your Scanner Host Type Parameter RS 232C Keyboard Wedge Intemational Keypad Emulation Not icable e Fast Xrrit National Keyboard Type e e Set Transmission Frequency Channel Wait for Host Interface Response n e Tine Parameter Descriptions The following sections describe the parameters that can be used with either the RS 232C device or the keyboard wedge device Host Interface Code Allows you to select the host device Code types Allows you to select the appropriate bar code symbology Code 39 Full ASCII Allows you to assign a code for letters punctuation marks numerals and most keys on the keyboard The first 32 codes are non printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as backspace and return The other 96 codes are printable codes except for space and delete Code 39 Full ASCII interrupts the bar code control character pre
27. Source Select the Code Type Select the Code Length of PURPLE 123 including spaces Send Keystrokes of Place itemin including spaces Send Data of PURPLE Send Keystrokes of box including space Send Preset including carriage return line feed Send keystrokes of Place box on conveyor including spaces NU O A oo t go E Send Data of 123 L d Save Rule Publication 2755 6 3 Glossary A ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange A 7 bit plus parity code representing 128 letters numerals punctuation marks and control characters ASCII is a standard data transmission code in the U S B Bit Binary digit One bit is the basic unit of binary information Generally eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning Byte On an addressable boundary eight adjacent binary digits 0 and 1 combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value Bits are numbered from the right 0 through 7 with bit O the low order bit One byte in memory can be used to store one ASCII character C CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health This is a federal agency responsible for regulating laser product safety This agency specifies various laser operation classes based on power output during operation Publication 2755 6 3 G 2 Glossary Check Digit A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode The scanner in
28. aa Sle cease 3 10 D2 of 5 Length Within Range llle eere 3 10 D2g 5gQGnelengdy uei ee ie en i RE EhESS 3 10 D2of5Twolengths oe eee 3 11 MSI Plessey Any Length 20022 222 3 11 MSI Plessey Length Within Range 3 11 Publication 2755 6 3 Table of Contents toc iii MSI Plessey Ore Length llle 3 11 MSI Plessey Two Lengths 2 2 eee eee 3 11 Transnit UPC A Check Digit 2 0 0 2 eee eee 3 11 Transmit UPC E Check Digit 0 020020000006 3 11 Comet UPC E toUPC A 1 22 es 3 12 EAN Zero Extend 0 ee ee 3 12 Trarerrit No Decode Message llle 3 12 UPC EAN Supplerrertal 0 00 0020 eee eee 3 12 120f 5 14 digit to EAN 13Conversion 0 0005 3 12 Code39CheckDigit llle 3 12 MSI PlesseycheckDigt llle 3 13 Code 39 Buffering Scan and Store llus 3 13 Beeper VOUNTE lllellelllll llle llle 3 13 Beep After Good Decode 2 eee eee 3 14 UPC EAN SecurityLeval nannan anaana eee 3 14 Decode Redundancy llle 3 14 UPC A UPC E Prearrbles lllllllsesns 3 15 Pause Duration llle 3 15 Sco Pref oun EG UEcHU de ieget Ree po ES eri 3 15 Scan SU DC cue et nanus iate SLE vat Sucker ue dalkirde A re e ali 3 15 Data Transivission ForvetS 0 0 0 0 2 eee eee 3 16 Laser On Timre Out ae ae ee 3 16 Baud Rate eia a dae cad eet eae te Shee eee Se reo 3 16 Batty udo tet ce ha tances ear te
29. ace the power supply 4 slot battery charger orthe 4 slot battery charger Contact Allen Bradley Global Technical Services GTS Faulty charging station Usea different charging Power Indicator on Battery station Charger is Not Lit single station Faulty LED Use a different charging station Faulty condition identified Remove battery fromthe battery adapter Reinsert the battery adapter into the Publication 2755 6 3 battery charger Station Rejected Indicator is Over discharge of battery Allow battery adapter to sit Lit red flashing occurred in the battery charger for 15 minutes and then reinsert the battery into that battery adapter Defective battery Replace the battery Battery is fully charged None needed Station is Ready in a Short Period of Tirre Faulty battery Recharge or replace the battery Table continued on the next page Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 17 Problem Probable Cause s Corrective Action Battery charger is not Reseat the battery seated properly on the adapter battery charger Defective battery adapter Replace the battery adapter Station will not go into Charge Defedi R the Mode yellow solid indicator xz d eee i Battery is not the proper Allow the battery adjust to terrperature roomterrperature Faulty LED on battery Contact Allen Bradley charger Global Technical Services GTS Battery is too hot Allow battery to cool down Station wil
30. anner into the base charger unit as shown below Make sure that the unit fits snugly into the base charger 4 Check the charge status indicator for a full charge blinking rapidly full charge which occurs within two hours However you can use the scanner with less than a full charge Charge Status LED x ON Publication 2755 6 3 5 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Base charger LED Status Red LED Indicates The scanner is not properly inserted into the base charger unit or the battery is not functioning properly Battery charge is pending This occurs if the battery temperature is too high or too Blinking Slowy low or the battery is deeply discharged After several minutes normal charging should begin The battery is actively On charging Charging takes approximately two hours Blinking Rapidly Battery charging is con plete Refer to page 5 13 for more information regarding low battery strength Average life of a battery charge is 8 hours Refer to page 5 10 for replacing the battery Publication 2755 6 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 5 In the 4 Slot Battery Charger Before using the 4 slot battery charger Catalog No 2755 HCP B2 read all the instructions and cautionary markings on the 4 slot battery charger battery and on any products that use the battery ATTENTION To reduce the risk of injury use the 4 slot battery charger only in the way it is intended to be used Other
31. arging Charging takes approximately two hours Blinking Rapidly Battery charging is con plete Refer to page 5 13 for more information regarding low battery strength Average life of a battery charge is 8 hours Refer to page 5 10 for replacing the battery Publication 2755 6 3 2 16 Installing Your Hardware 9 Pairing the Scanner to the Base Charger Unit There is a 1 to 1 pairing of guns to bases You cannot have multiple guns paired to one base or one gun paired to multiple bases To pair the scanner with the base charger unit 1 Scan the Pairing Bar Code located on the base charger unit Pairing Bar Code I 2 Insert the scanner into the base charger unit You have 15 seconds to insert the scanner or you will hear 4 error beeps to indicate unsuccessful pairing Successful pairing is indicated by a warble beep and an illuminated green LED on the scanner gun Note You cannot scan data until pairing of the scanner with the base charger unit is complete Once the scanner is placed in the base charger unit information e g addressing RF channels etc is transferred between the scanner and the base charger unit Publication 2755 6 3 Chapter 3 Configuring Your Scanner This chapter describes the configuration options for the scanners Included are e important notes on configuring a scanner e available symbologies e scanner bar codes e scanner default settings e parameter selections e parameter d
32. ase charger unit and the power receptacle Refer to page 2 10 for more information regarding connecting the power supply to the base charger unit and power receptacle A To Base Charger Unit Endosure To Power Receptacle l Y The total length of the power supply cable from the power receptacle to the base charger unit is 8 ft 2 44 m Publication 2755 6 3 2 10 Installing Your Hardware 6 Connecting the Power Supply to the Base Charger Unit and Power Receptacle 1 Connect the power supply to the power input port on the base charger unit Base Charger Power Input Port Endosure lt To Power Supply To Power Receptacle 2 Connect the power supply cable Renewal Part Nos 77121 801 01 77121 801 02 or 77121 801 03 to the power supply Note The power supply cables are sold separately from the power supply Contact your local Allen Bradley distributor to order the power supply cables 3 Connect the power supply to the appropriate receptacle supplying the proper voltage level Power Supply Voltage Level 2755 HCP D1 100 240V ac 50 60 Hz Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 11 7 Connecting the Host Cable to the Host Device The following sections describe how to connect the host cable to the host device Connecting a RS 232C Cable to the Host Device ATTENTION Do not install the RS 232C cable Catalog Nos
33. ay absorb the RF signal intended for the base charger unit gs La c HD To mount the base charger unit 1 Attach the rubber feet to the underside of the base charger unit Rubber Feet EN Publication 2755 6 3 2 8 Installing Your Hardware 2 Attach the cable bracket to the underside of the base charger unit Make sure you have attached the host interface cable first You can remove the bracket by prying it off of the base charger unit with a screwdriver Cable Bracket weer 3 Remove the mounting template from the installation instruction sheet The following figure shows the dimensions of the base charger unit t zat ve 2 4in 0 875 in Q men in aoL6nm 2237 Y O asm 15in 475 in Y G amp 1mm 120 65 nm M i 9in ENEMY 228 6 mm 4 Secure the template to the mounting surface 5 Drill holes through the holes marked on the mounting template 6 Remove the mounting template from the mounting surface 7 Attach 10 flat head or pan head screws to your mounting surface Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 9 8 Mount the base charger unit 5 Mounting the Power Supply Place the power supply Catalog No 2755 HCP D1 in an enclosure near the base charger unit and power receptacle Make sure you can plug the power supply into both the b
34. batteries or adapters may explode causing personal injury and damage To help insure proper operation of the 4 slot battery charger and batteries refer to the following Do not expose the battery charger to rain snow or direct sunlight The battery charger can be used at 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C The battery charger should be placed in a well ventilated area free of airborne contaminants Unplug the battery charger from the receptacle supplying AC power before attempting to clean or change adapters in order to reduce the risk of electrical shock Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with all applicable codes Do not disassemble incinerate modify or short circuit batteries charger or related components Perform a battery conditioning cycle on all new NiCd batteries before using to ensure that the battery is fully charged Refer to page 5 9 to condition a battery To charge the battery in the 4 slot battery charger 1 Mount the 4 slot battery charger horizontally as shown below ee Publication 2755 6 3 5 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2 Connect the 4 slot battery charger power supply to the 4 slot battery charger 4 Slot Battery Charger rS To Battery Charger Battery Charger Power Supply 3 Connect the power supply cable to the battery charger power supply and to the outlet supplying AC power Make sure the outlet box is properly grounded If you are n
35. ceding a code 39 symbol and assigns an ASCII character For example when code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a B is scanned the equivalent is b Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 9 Code 39 Any Length Allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol containing any number of characters Code 39 Length Within Range Allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol within a specified range of characters Code 39 One Length Allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol containing a selected length of characters Code 39 Two Lengths Allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol containing two selected lengths of characters Code 128 Any Length Allows you to decode a Code 128 symbol containing any number of characters Codabar Any Length Allows you to decode a Codabar symbol containing any number of characters Codabar Length Within Range Allows you to decode a Codabar symbol within a specified range of characters Codabar One Length Allows you to decode a Codabar symbol containing a selected length of characters Publication 2755 6 3 3 10 Configuring Your Scanner Codabar Two Lengths Allows you to decode a Codabar symbol containing two selected lengths of characters I2 of 5 Any Length Allows you to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol containing any number of characters I2 of 5 Length Within Range Allows you to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol within a specified range of characters I 2 of 5 One Length Allows you to decode an
36. chronize keys 2 DATA OUT Datta is sent between the PC and the keyboard 3 PASS THRU None 4 GND Ground 5 VBAIT Power for device connected to this cable end Pin Signal Function 1 KEYBD CLK Synchronous signal between the host and keyboard 2 KEYBD DATA Actual data fromthe depressed key on the keyboard 3 PASS THRU None 4 GND Ground 5 V BATT Power for device connected to this cable end Publication 2755 6 3 Cable Pinouts B 5 PS 2 keyboard 6 pin Mini DIN Catalog No 2755 HCC BP2 06 Pin Signal Function 1 KEYBD DATA Actual data fromthe depressed key on the keyboard 2 Not Used None 3 GND Ground 4 V BATT Power for device connected to this cable end 5 KEYBD CLK Synchronous signal between the host and keyboard 6 Not Used None 2 1 D 6 5 Pin Signal Function 1 DATA OUT Datta is sent between the PC and the keyboard 2 Not Used None 3 GND Ground 4 V BATT Power for device connected to this cable end 5 CLK OUT Computer sends clock pulse to keyboard to synchronize keys 6 Not Used None Publication 2755 6 3 B 6 Cable Pinouts DEC VT2xx 3xx 4xx keyboards Catalog No 2755 HCC BV1 06 Pin Signal 1 CRT_SER_OUT PNWA Function Datta is sent fromthe con puter 2 GND Ground 3 V BATT Power for device connected to this cable end 4 CRT SER IN Data is sent to the corrputer Pin
37. e type of scanner and narrowest bar code width width of smallest bars or spaces Catalog No 2755 HCG 4 Minimum Bar Code Width 5 0 mil LOin to 30 in 0 13 mm 2 5 mto 7 6 am 7 5 mil OO in to 7 O in 0 19 mm 0 0 amto 17 8 cm 20 0 mil OO in to 190 in 0 51 mm 0 0 amto 48 3 cm 40 0 mil 2 0 in to 27 5in 1 02 mm 5 1 cmto 69 9 cn 55 0 mil 2 75 in to 35 0 in 1 40 nm 7 0 amto 88 9 cn Catalog No 2755 HCG 7 Minimum Bar Code Width 7 5 mil 7 0 in to 12 0 in 0 19 mm 17 8 cmto 30 5 cm 10 0 nil 5 0in to 15 0 in 0 25 mm 12 7 cmto 38 1 am 15 0 nil 3 0 in to 30 0 in 0 38 mm 7 62 cmto 76 2 em 20 0 mil 3 0 in to 34 0 in 0 51 mm 7 62 cmto 86 4 cm 40 0 mil 10 0 in to 75 0 in 1 02 nm 25 4 amto 190 5 am 70 0 mil 48 0 in to 144 0 in 1 78 mm 121 9 cmto 365 7 cm Publication 2755 6 3 Scanner Features 1 7 Standard Range Scanner Catalog No 2755 HCG 4 E 10in 25 4 cm sare E 5in 12 7 aj H E 5 Lo Se amp pf S E 5in 127 10in 25 4 com 5nil 0130 7 5nil 0 19 mm gt 20nil 051mm gt 40 rril 1 02 nm lt gt 55 nil 140 nm 9e TERT taht htt pf tbl hp rept erry inches 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 cen metes 127 25 38 51 64 76 89 Distance FromFront of Scanner Publication 2755 6 3 1 8 Scanner Features Long Range Scanner Catalog No 2755 HCG 7 UpIM ue s 7 5 ml
38. escriptions configuration sequence Important Notes on Configuring a Scanner Be aware of the following when configuring the scanner e The scanner bar codes are located in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 e The scanner may be configured with default values see page 3 3 If the default values are suitable for your application scan the Set Defaults bar code Publication 2755 6 3 3 2 Configuring Your Scanner Available Symbologies The scanner automatically discriminates between all of the following symbologies The only exception is that the scanner cannot discriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII see glossary definition The scanner can read and decode these symbologies e UPC A e UPC E Code 39 Full ASCII e Code 39 e Code 128 e EAN8 e EAN 13 e EAN 128 e Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 e Discrete 2 of 5 e MSI Plessey All bar code symbologies are enabled as the default To disable a symbology scan the Delete bar code To enable a symbology scan the Add bar code for the symbology Scanner Bar Codes All programming codes may be found in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 The scanner is always enabled to read Code 128 labels since all configuration codes use this symbology Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 3 Scanner Default Settings The following table lists the defaul
39. et your requirements scan the Set Defaults bar code located in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 If the default parameters do not meet your requirements scan the appropriate bar codes for the options you need found in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 It is recommended that you scan the Set Defaults bar code before entering any additional bar codes The scanner parameters may be configured in any sequence Publication 2755 6 3 Chapter 4 Scanner Operation This chapter describes scanner operation Included are sections on e important notes on using your scanner testing your scanner e scanning bar codes Important Notes on Using Your Scanner Before using your scanner for data collection make sure e the base charger unit is connected to the host device e the power supply is connected to the base charger unit e the battery is charged and e the scanner is paired with the base charger unit Testing Your Scanner Before using your scanner in an actual application test the scanner to make sure it is functioning properly Aim the scanner at a slight angle towards a test bar code found on the inside back cover of this manual and press the trigger You should see the scan beam on the bar code and the red LED on the back of the scanner should be on If you have a successful read the green LED on the back of the gun turns on and
40. has a leading space as the first character As Code 39 labels are scanned for buffering the scanner provides a high low beep to indicate that the data is stored in the buffer The leading space is not stored in the buffer Decoding of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a first in first out basis plus transmission of the triggering symbol If you select the scan and transmit option decoded Code 39 symbols without leading spaces are transmitted without being stored in the buffer Scan and Store affects Code 39 decodes only If you select Scan and store it is recommended that you configure the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only Up to 250 bytes of information may be stored If you scan a symbol and the buffer is full the scanner will provide three long high tone beeps No transmission will occur and the data in the buffer is not affected Note Before you can disable Code 39 buffering you must clear the buffer Beeper Volume Allows you to select the level of beeper volume Publication 2755 6 3 3 14 Configuring Your Scanner Beep After Good Decode When enabled the scanner will beep during normal operation The beeper operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions It is recommended that you leave this option enabled UPC EAN Security Level There are four levels of decode security There is an inverse relationship between
41. ission Formats You can set whether or not prefix or suffix data is added to the decoded symbol data You have four options DATA AS IS Only bar code data is sent This is the default setting e DATA lt SUFFIX gt Bar code data is sent then the suffix data e lt PREFIX gt lt DATA gt lt SUFFIX gt Prefix data is sent then bar code data followed by the suffix data e lt PREFIX gt DATA Prefix data is sent then the bar code data Laser On Time Out This setting determines the maximum time the scanner remains on while the trigger is pressed The time out is programmable in 0 5 second increments from 0 5 seconds to 3 0 seconds Baud Rate Sets the rate bits per second at which the scanner transmits data The scanner baud rate setting must match the host setting If the settings do not match data may not reach the host device or reach it in distorted form The selections are e 600 e 1200 e 2400 e 4800 e 9600 default e 19200 Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 17 Parity Checks to ensure that the correct number of bits are contained in the coded character You can set the parity of each ASCII coded character that is transmitted Make sure the parity matches the requirements of the host The selections are e Odd e Even e Mark parity bit always set to 1 Space parity bit always set to 0 None Default Check Parity When enabled the scanner checks the received characte
42. its own coding format and symbology standards Element dimensions are specified metrically EAN is used primarily in retail H Host Computer A computer that serves other terminals in a network providing such services as computation database access supervisory programs and network control Interleaved Bar Code A bar code in which characters are paired together using bars to represents the first character and the intervening spaces to represent the second Interleaved 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces Interleaving provides for greater information density The location of wide elements bar spaces within each group determines which characters are encoded This continuous code type uses no intercharacter spaces Only numeric 0 to 9 and start stop characters may be encoded Publication 2755 6 3 G 4 Glossary L Laser An acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation The laser is an intense light source Light from a laser is all the same frequency unlike the output of an incandescent bulb Laser light is typically coherent and has a high energy density Laser Diode A gallium arsenide semiconductor type of laser connected to a power source to generate a laser beam This laser type is a compact source of coherent light P Parameter A variable that can have different values assigned to it S Scanner An electr
43. its through the scan window reflects off the label back through the window is detected by a sensor in the scanner When a label is read the laser beam is automatically turned off until the trigger is pressed again If no label is read the laser beam automatically turns off after 0 5 to 3 seconds timeout is adjustable and remains off until the trigger is released and pressed again Publication 2755 6 3 Scanner Features 1 3 LED Indicators On the back of the scanner there is a clear window through which two LEDs are visible a Green Red Green LED Good Read indicating that a bar code symbol has been decoded Red LED Scanning indicating that the laser light is on Publication 2755 6 3 1 4 Scanner Features Decoding The scanners can decode the following symbologies e UPC A e UPC E e Code 39 Full ASCII e Code 39 e Code 128 e EAN 8 e EAN 13 e EAN 128 e Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 e Discrete 2 of 5 e MSI Plessey The scanners are autodiscriminating so that multiple symbologies may be enabled at the same time The only exception is the scanners cannot discriminate between Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII Safety Information The scanners use a low power visible laser diode As with any bright light source you should avoid staring directly into the beam Momentary exposure to a CDRH Class II laser is not known to be harmful ATTENTION
44. kground and scope of this rranual Also provides a list of related publications 1 Scanner Features Provides an overview of the scanner Includes read range charts and a description of accessory items 2 Installing Your Hardware Describes how to connect your scanner system hardwere 3 Configuring Your Scanner Describes configuration options for the scanner using the bar codes provided in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 4 Scanner Operation Describes howto operate the scanner using the bar codes provided in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Describes how to maintain and troubleshoot your scanner system hardware Appendix A Specifications Provides physical electrical and erMronrrerntal specifications Appendix B Cable Pinouts Provides scanner pinout signal narres and a brief description of each Advanced Data Appendix C Forrratting Describes howto custorrize data before it is transmitted to your host device Glossary Publication 2755 6 3 Provides tems found within this docurrent Preface P 3 Related Publications Below is a list of related publications you may need to refer to when using the cordless scanners Publication No Title 2755 6 6 Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide 2755 921 Bar
45. l not go into 3 auda already Charge battery Condition Mode yellow I flashing indicator Faulty LED Contact Allen Bradley Global Technical Services GTS Battery Becorres Hot Battery is defective Replace battery irrmrediately Power Supply Shuts Down Terrporarily Power line surge Power is autorratically reset Publication 2755 6 3 5 18 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Listening for an Audible Response When scanning a bar code symbol you hear beeps from the scanner Refer to the following tables to determine the meaning of the beeps Beep During Normal Operation This Response Indicates Bar code symbol is decoded Scanner 1 Beep short high tone ua on audible response must be enabled Misrratch between the selected host and 2 Beeps long high tone interface cable Format or transmission error detected This 4 Beeps long high tone error occurs if the scanner is not properly configured Verify option settings Data conversion error detected This error 3 Occurs if the Ignore Unknown Characters is gt ps ong en disabled when atten ting to transmit data not supported by the selected host RF out of range error detected The scan did 6 Beeps short l tone Snort Ow not register with the base charger urit Beep During Entering Parameter Bar Codes This Response Indicates Bar code symbol is accepted Scanner Short high audible response must
46. mm height Catalog No 2755 HFN K2 Multi mount Stand Catalog No 2755 HFN K3 e Protective Boot Heavy canvas boot provides additional protection for the scanner gun Catalog No 2755 HCN H1 e Base Charger Unit Catalog No 2755 HCG B e Holster Catalog No 2755 HCN H2 e Belt Clip Catalog No 2755 HCN H3 e Battery Pack Catalog No 2755 HCP B1 Publication 2755 6 3 1 10 Scanner Features e 4 Slot Desk Mount Universal Rapid Battery Charger Catalog No 2755 HCP B2 e Battery Mounting Adapter for Universal Battery Charger Catalog No 2755 HCP B3 Publication 2755 6 3 Chapter 2 Installing Your Hardware This chapter describes how to install your hardware Included is the following sequence on installing your scanner system hardware unpacking the equipment setting the address of the base charger unit connecting the host cable to the base charger unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 mounting the base charger unit mounting the power supply connecting the power supply to the base charger unit and power receptacle connecting the host cable to the host device charging the battery pairing the scanner to the base charger unit Publication 2755 6 3 2 2 Installing Your Hardware Important Notes on Scanner Systems The following illustrates the base charger unit connected to the host device and power supply Base Charger Unit Power Supply
47. n Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Errirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Venezuela Yugoslavia Allen Bradley Headquarters 1201 South Second Street Milwaukee VM 53204 USA Tel 1 414 382 2000 Fax 1 414 382 4444 Publication 2755 6 3 J anuary 1998 PN 40062 330 01 B Supersedes Publication 2755 6 3 October 1996 Copyright 1998 Allen Bradley Corrpany Inc Printed in USA
48. n enable Data Acquisition Tine lt 110 msec fromscan enable Skew Tolerance 55 fromnonmrel 60 fromnorral Pitch Angle 65 fromnonrel 45 fromnonrel Decode Depth of Field See page 1 6 See page 1 6 Mininum Element Victth 0 005 in 0 127 nm 0 007 in 0 178 nn Maxinum Element Wc 0 2 in 5 08 nm 20 absolute dark light 50 absolute dark light Print Contrast Mininnum reflectance differential reflectance differential rreasured 675 nm rreasured 675 nm Table continued on the next page Publication 2755 6 3 A 2 Specifications Frequency Control Programtreble Synthesizer Frequency Range 2 4 to 2 5G Hz Frequency Resolution 250K Hz steps Frequency Stability 20 pom Conducted RF Power Output 10 dBm Radiated RF Power 1 M lt 50 nW mM 3n Output Bandwidth 250K Hz 3dB 500K Hz 20 cB Ambient Light Intrunity Artificial Lighting 450 ft candles 4844 lux Sunlight 8000 ft candles 8000 ft candes 86112 lux G8 in on 86112 lux low density bar codes Durability 6 ft 8 M drop to concrete Operating Terrperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Terrperature 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Hurridity 5 to 95 noncondensing Height 63in 16 c Length 5in 12 7 a Width 28in 71am CDRH Class MITT T Certification CSA certified 9 Y UL listed Publication 2755 6 3 4 Slot Battery Charger Specifications Specifications A 3
49. nd clones rrodel 30 50 55SX 60 70 or 80 0 Wedge the base charger unit cable 2755 HCC BP2 06 A 2540 9 pin adapter is required to connect the host device to Publication 2755 6 3 2 6 Installing Your Hardware Connecting a RS 232C Cable to the Base Charger Unit To connect the RS 232C cable Catalog Nos 2755 HCC BR1 06 or BR2 06 to the base charger unit plug the box end of the RS 232C cable into the base charger unit Base Charger Unit To Base Charger Unit RS 232C Cable Connecting a Wedge Cable to the Base Charger Unit To connect the wedge cable Catalog No 2755 HCC BP 1 06 BP2 06 or BV1 06 to the base charger unit plug the box end of the wedge cable into the base charger unit Base Charger Unit To Base Charger Unit L ae E Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 7 4 Mounting the Base Charger Unit The base charger unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically as shown below ATTENTION Do not mount the base charger unit in an enclosure RF communication between the gun and the base charger unit will be affected by the enclosure Also make sure the location of the base charger unit will not interfere with data transmission between the scanner gun and the base charger unit Material placed near the base charger unit m
50. odabar e D Code 128 e E Code 93 e F Interleaved 2 of 5 e G Discrete 2 of 5 The default parameter is disabled Transmit AIM Code ID When enabled the AIM code identifier is sent after the prefix and before the bar code data The identifier is a three character prefix Refer to AIM s Guidelines on Symbology Identifiers for a description The default parameter is disabled Ignore Unknown Characters When enabled all data is sent except for unknown characters and no error beeps are sounded Unknown characters are those characters that the host device does not recognize When disabled all data containing one or more unknown characters is discarded and error beeps are sounded The default parameter is enabled Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 21 International Keyboard Emulation When enabled this parameter allows you to send the code from the type of keyboard that you have This parameter will allow you to select a national keyboard type This parameter is supported by IBM AT XT PS2 computers only The default parameter is disabled International Keyboard Emulation Fast Transmit When enabled this parameter allows you to send the code from the type of keyboard that you have quickly This parameter will allow you to select a national keyboard type This parameter is supported by some IBM AT XT PS2 computers only The default parameter is disabled National Keyboard Type Allows you to set the national charac
51. onic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol Its three main components are light source laser or photoelectric cell illuminates a bar code photodetector registers the difference in reflected light more light reflected from spaces e signal conditioning circuit transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar pattern Symbol A scannable unit that encodes data within the conventions of a certain symbology usually including start stop characters quiet zones data characters and check characters Publication 2755 6 3 Glossary G 5 Symbology The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type e g UPC EAN Code 39 U UPC Universal Product Code A relatively complex numeric symbology Each character consists of two bars and two spaces each of which can be one of four widths This is the standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States Publication 2755 6 3 Numbers 4 slot battery charger charging a battery in 5 5 connecting power supply to 5 6 installing adapter 5 7 LEDs 5 15 specifications A 3 troubleshooting 5 16 A Accessories 1 9 Advanced Data Format Actions C 3 application example C 6 Criteria C 2 listening for audible responses C 4 Overview C 1 Rules Hierarchy C 3 audible responses 5 18 A
52. ontinued on the next page Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 5 Description Default Setting Hel rei Keypad Emulation Disabled National Keyboard Type U S English Set Transmission Frequency 50 Channel Wait for Host Interface Response o0 Tirre Publication 2755 6 3 3 6 Configuring Your Scanner Parameter Selections The following table lists the parameters that are applicable for use with either the RS 232C device or the keyboard wedge device m Host Type RS 232C Keyboard Wedge Host Interface e e Code Types e e Code Lengths Code 39 e e Code 128 e e Codabar e e 120f 5 e e D2of5 e e MSI Plessey e e Decode Options Transmit UPC A Check Digit e e Transmit UPC E Check Digit e e Convert UPC E to UPC A e e EAN Zero Extend e e Transrrit No Decode Message e e Decode UPC EAN Supplerrental e e ITF 14 EAN 13 Conversion e e Transmit Code 39 Check Digit e e MSI Plessey Check Digit e e Buffer Code 39 e e Beeper Volurre e e Table continued on the next page Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 7 Parameter desea ee RS 232C Keyboard Wedge Beep After Good Decode e e UPC EAN Security Level e e Decode Redundancy e e UPC A Prearrble e e UPC E Prearrble e e Pause Duration e e Prefix suffix Values e e Scan Data Transrrission Format Laser Control Laser On Tirre Out e e RS 232C Options Baud
53. ot sure have the outlet checked by a qualified electrician Publication 2755 6 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 7 The power supply manages and conditions the power input to the charger eliminating the need for a replaceable fuse Should a power surge occur the power supply connected to the charger temporarily interrupts the current supply until the condition is corrected If an extreme surge occurred the power light on the power supply remains off and the power supply needs to be replaced Attach the battery adapter Catalog No 2755 HCP B3 to the battery charger by aligning the adapter to the charger and sliding the adapter downward locking into place To remove the adapter push the tab up and slide the adapter outward Tab f UJ 4 Slot Battery Charger Publication 2755 6 3 5 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 Insert a depleted battery into an adapter that is inserted into the 4 slot battery charger Press the handle release button in as you are sliding the battery into the adapter Battery a Handle Release Button i o 4 Slot Battery Charger Charging Station If you are charging a new battery pack the battery charger may prematurely switch to ready If this occurs remove the battery from the adapter and reinsert Upon completion of a battery charge the READY LED on the battery charger will flash This indicates the battery is 95 charged For 100
54. ou to send values or 2 by scanning the appropriate bar code e value 1 scan suffix e value 2 scan prefix Rules Hierarchy The last rule entered is the first rule read by the scanner The scanner reads the information and determines what needs to be accomplished If the last rule read is valid the scanner may not go on to the other rules so positioning of the rules is very important Default Rule The default rule is Send AII Data If all the rules you create do not meet the criteria all the data is sent Publication 2755 6 3 C 4 Advanced Data Formatting Listening for an ADF Audible Response When scanning an ADF bar code symbol you hear beeps from the scanner Refer to the following tables to determine the meaning of the beeps Beep Indicating Normal Operation The duration of the following tones are short This Response 2 Beeps high low tone Indicates Entry of a nurrber is expected Enter another digit Add leading zeros to the front if needed 2 Beeps low low tone Entry of a alphabetic character is expected Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code 2 Beeps high high tone Entry of a Criteria or Action is expected Enter another Criteria or Action or scan the Save Rule bar code 4 Beeps high low high low tone The Rule is saved Rule entry rrode is exited 3 Beeps high low low tone All Criteria and Actions were deared for the Rule cu
55. ould then negate CTS The base charger unit checks the CTS line on the next transmission If the sequence for scanning data fails the base charger unit issues a transmit error indicating that the data is lost and must be rescanned The default parameter is no Hardware Handshaking enabled Software Handshaking Software handshaking controls the transmission of data Use software handshaking instead of but not with hardware handshaking There are four options e None Default e ACK NAK Only e ENQ Only e ACK NAK with ENQ ACK NAK Only checks the result of a transmission The base charger unit waits for one of the following responses from the host e lt ACK gt e lt NAK gt ACK indicates a successful transmission NAK indicates there is a problem Whenever the scanner receives a NAK it retransmits the data up to three times If an ACK is still not received after three attempts the transmission is aborted and the scanner will provide four short beeps Publication 2755 6 3 Configuring Your Scanner 3 19 ENQ ONLY requires that the base charger unit receive an an enquire character ENQ from the host before sending data With ENQ enabled the base charger unit must receive an ENQ from the host within a two second period after the last scan or a transmission error occurs The scanner will provide four short beeps to indicate the error the base charger unit is ready to send again ACK NAK with ENQ combines both ACK NAK and
56. remains on until the next scan trigger pressed Refer to page 5 13 if the scanner did not function properly Publication 2755 6 3 4 2 Scanner Operation Scanning Bar Codes To scan a bar code with either a standard range or long range scanner 1 Make sure the bar code symbol is within the proper scanning range Refer to page 1 6 for scanning ranges 2 Hold the scanner at an angle to the bar code symbol If you hold the scanner directly over the bar code symbol light can bounce back into the scan window and prevent a successful scan 3 Aim and press the trigger For the standard range scanner make sure the scan beam crosses the entire width of the bar code symbol 012345 Publication 2755 6 3 Scanner Operation 4 3 For the long range scanner you need to press the trigger partially to center the aiming beam on the bar code and then press the trigger fully to emit the full width scanning beam on the bar code First Trigger Position Correct Incorrect TIT i 012345 012345 Second Trigger Position Correct Incorrect 012345 012345 For both scanners you should see the scan beam across the bar code and the red LED on the back of the scanner should be on If the scanner has made a successful read you will hear one beep and the green LED on the back of the scanner turns on The green LED stays on for up to one second if the the trigger is down or until you release the trigger If the scanner has made an unsucces
57. rrently being entered Continue entry of Rule 1 Beep low tone Last saved Rule wes successfully deleted The Rule presently being entered is unchanged 3 Beeps low low high tone Publication 2755 6 3 All Rules are now deleted The Rule presently being entered is left alone Beep Indicating Error Advanced Data Formatting C 5 The duration of the following tones are long This Response 4 Beeps low high low high tone Indicates Out of Rule rrerrory Erase sorre of the existing Rules then try and save Rule again 3 Beeps low high low tone Cance rule entry Rule entry mode exited because of an error or you were asked to exit Rule entry 2 Beeps low high tone The wrong bar code was scanned Re enter the Criteria or Action All previously entered Criteria and Actions are retained Criteria or Action list is too long for a Rule Publication 2755 6 3 C 6 Advanced Data Formatting ADF Sorting Application Example In this example ADF is used to expand the message seen by assembly workers packing and sorting boxes on a conveyor line Without ADF the message reads With ADF the message reads Place item in PURPLE box Place box on conveyor 123 To expand the message by scanning the appropriate bar codes located in the Hand Held Cordless Bar Code Scanners Programming Guide Publication No 2755 6 6 you need to Select the Input
58. rs for parity The type of parity can be selected with the Parity parameter The default parameter is Check Parity enabled Hardware Handshaking When enabled handshaking verifies the readiness of a receiving device before data is transmitted If the receiving device is periodically occupied with other tasks hardware handshaking is used to prevent loss of transmitted data You can enable or disable the hardware handshaking lines RTS Request to Send and CTS Clear to Send The DTR Data Terminal Ready signal is active high Hardware handshaking cannot be used in conjunction with software handshaking If RTS CTS handshaking is enabled the sequence for scanning data is 1 The base charger unit checks the Clear to Send CTS line If CTS is active the base charger unit will wait for up to one second and check the line again If the line is still active the base charger unit will provide an audible beep and any scanned data will be lost Publication 2755 6 3 3 18 Configuring Your Scanner 2 Ifthe CTS line is not active the base charger unit will assert the Request to Send RTS line and waits one second for the host to assert the CTS line When the host asserts the CTS line the base charger unit transmits the data During the transmission of data the CTS line should be asserted 3 After the transmission is completed the base charger unit will negate the RTS 10 msec after sending the last character 4 The host device sh
59. security and the ability to decode codes of varying quality Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality Select one of the levels below The default security level is 0 This level is sufficient for most applications Higher security levels e may result in more no reads on poor quality labels reduce the chance of mis reads on poor quality labels Security Level Decode Operation The scanner decodes many poor or low quality bar codes while oO providing adequate security for UPC EAN codes within specifications This is the default setting AS quality level of UPC EAN bar codes decrease certain digits are 1 nore susceptible to misreads 1 2 7 8 If you have problems decoding bar codes with these digits select this security level If you are having problems decoding poor quality bar codes and the problemisnt lirrited to the digits 1 2 7 8 select this level If you selected security level 2 and are still having problems decoding symbols select this security level 3 Note Only use this level if you are scanning high quality bar codes the scanner will reject codes that are not within the specifications for the syrrbology Decode Redundancy Use this parameter to indicate if a bar code is read one time level one two times level two or three times level three before decoding it Rereading a bar code helps ensure accuracy in decoding bar codes Publication 275
60. serts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies Using check digits decreases the chance of substitution errors when an error is decoded Codabar A discrete self checking code with a character set consisting of digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters Code 128 A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements Code 3 of 9 Code 39 A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types including all uppercase letters numerals from 0 to 9 and 7 special characters 96 and space The code name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are wide while the remaining 6 are narrow D Decode To recognize a bar code symbology e g UPC EAN and then analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned Discrete 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars two of which are wide The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded spaces are insignificant Only numeric characters 0 to 9 and start stop characters may be encoded Publication 2755 6 3 Glossary G 3 E EAN European Article Number This European International version of the UPC provides
61. sful attempt to read the bar code you will hear 4 error beeps Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5 13 for more information regarding scanning errors Publication 2755 6 3 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to maintain and troubleshoot the scanners Topics include e charging the battery e conditioning the battery e changing the battery pack in the scanner gun e cleaning the scan window e troubleshooting the scanners e troubleshooting the 4 slot battery charger e listening for audible responses contacting Allen Bradley Global Technical Services Publication 2755 6 3 5 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Charging the Battery You can charge the battery Catalog No 2755 HCP B1 while the battery is in the gun or in the 4 slot battery charger ATTENTION Charge a battery at room temperature of 65 F 18 3 C to 70 F 21 1 C for optimum performance Allow the battery to adjust to room temperature before charging In the Gun 1 Connect the power supply to the power input port on the base charger unit Base charger Power Input Port EN Host Power Supply Publication 2755 6 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 3 2 Connect the power supply to the appropriate receptacle supplying AC power of the proper voltage level Power Supply Voltage Level 2755 HCP D1L 100 240V ac 50 60 Hz 3 Place the sc
62. sta Bac a a Met Ses 3 17 Check Parity 25 axxcoswlaetove iade Tux adu ale wen 3 17 Hardware Handshaking 0022 eene 3 17 Software Handshaking 222200 eee ee eee 3 18 Serial Response Time out 1 2 2 2 2 ee ee 3 19 SitopBitSelect 210 59 ee thee BR DER ES up E 3 19 ASCILEFOmiat uL EVI eiddMIeiu eb 3 19 RTS Line State 65 355 bl AhBeqjduedteIE Remi 3 19 Intercharacter Delay sssusa snaren eee ee 3 20 Transmit Code ID Characters aaoo 3 20 Publication 2755 6 3 toc iv Table of Contents Configuration Sequence llle Chapter 4 Scanner Operation Inqportant Notes on Using Your Scanner 0 aaaeeeaa Testing Your Scanner 2 ee 4 Slot Battery Charger LED Status Identifying 4 Slot Battery Charger Errors Listening for an Audible Response 2 220222005 Beep During Code 39 Scan and Store Contacting Allen Bradley Global Technical Services Publication 2755 6 3 Table of Contents Appendix A Specifications Scanner SpecificationS 2 0 0 00000 cee eee 4 SIct Battery Charger Specifications 2000 Power Supply Specifications lllllleeln Base Charger Unit Specifications eer Appendix B Cable Pinouts RS 232 C 25 pin DB rrale Txd on Pin 3 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR2 06 llle RS 232 C 25 pin DB rrale Txd on Pin 2 Catalog No 2755 HCC BR1 06 20
63. t settings for the standard and extended range scanners Description Default Setting Host Interface None Code Types All Enabled Code Lengths Code 39 1to55 Code 128 3to 55 Codabar 2to55 120f 5 14 D2of5 14 MSI Plessey 1to55 Decode Options Transmit UPC A Check Digit Enabled Transmit UPC E Check Digit Enabled Convert UPC E to UPC A Disabled EAN Zero Extend Disabled Transmit No Decode Message Disabled Decode UPC EAN Supplerrental Disabled ITF 14 EAN 13 Conversion Enabled Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disabled MSI Plessey Check Digit 1 Buffer Code 39 Disabled Beeper Volurre High Table continued on the next page Publication 2755 6 3 3 4 Configuring Your Scanner Description Default Setting Beep After Good Decode Enabled UPC EAN Security Level o Decode Redundancy o UPC A Prearrble SystemCharacter UPCE Prearrble SysternCharacter Pause Duration o Prefix Value Mone lt E gt vedoes Suffix Value deed S s eS Scan Data Transnission Format Data As Is Laser Control Laser On Tirre Out 3 Seconds RS 232C Options Baud Rate 9600 Parity Odd Check Parity Enabled Hardware Handshaking None Software Handshaking None Serial Response Tirre out 2 Seconds Stop Bit Select 2 ASCII Data Format 7 bit RTS Line State Low Intercharacter Delay o Transrrit Code ID Character Disabled Transmit AIM Code ID Disabled Ignore Unknown Characters Enabled International Keypad Emulation Disabled Table c
64. ter type for the keyboard you are using Selections include U S English French German French International Spanish Italian Swedish and U K English The default parameter is set to U S English Set Transmission Frequency Allows you to set the transmission channel of communication between the scanner gun and the base charger unit The default parameter is set to 50 Wait for Host Interface Response Time The scanning system automatically calculates the time it takes for base charger unit to communicate with the host device and for the base charger unit to send an acknowledgement back to the scanner Under normal operating conditions you should not enable this bar code option If you need to enable this option the timeout values can range from 1 to 99 seconds If you receive error beeps while enabling this bar code increase the timeout value until the error beeps stop The default parameter is set to 00 Publication 2755 6 3 3 22 Configuring Your Scanner Configuration Sequence To configure the scanner 1 Connect the base charger unit to the host device Refer to Chapter 2 for more information Make sure the scanner gun has a fully charged battery Refer to Chapter 2 for more information Pair the scanner to the base charger unit Refer to Chapter 2 for more information Decide if the default values meet your requirements Refer to page 3 3 for a listing of the default parameters If the default values me
65. to rotate the dials since damage to the dials could result Base Charger Addresses 0 01 02035 04 05 06 07 08 09 O OB OC OD OE OF 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2c 2D 2 2 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 3 38 39 3A 38 3c 3D F 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4c 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5G 5D 5E 5F e 6 6 63 601 65 66 67 68 69 oe w e D e amp 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F 5 Insert the panel Publication 2755 6 3 Installing Your Hardware 2 5 3 Connecting the Host Cable to the Base Charger Unit Use the appropriate host interface cable to connect the base charger unit Host DEC VT 2 o 3o 4box Uses this cable type Catalog Number 2755 HCC BV1 06 RS 232C devices that TxD output on Pin 2 Ferrale connector Exarrples include RB Module PLC moda 5 11 5 20 5 30 5 40L 5 60L or 5 80 sic noda 5 03 or 1 5 04 AB Workstation model T Mew 9 170 or Tz MessageView 2755 DS DD Enhanced Decoder Host Port RS 232C 2755 HCC BR2 06 TxD output on Pin 3 Male connector RS 232C device that TxD output on Pin 3 Ferrele RS 232C 2755 HCC BR1 06 TXD output on Pin 2 Male connector IBM AT XT and dones Dataliner model DL 40 2755 HCC BP 1 06 IBM PS 2 a
66. uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Laser Warning Symbol Be aware of the following laser caution symbol LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 680nm LASER 1 0 MILLIWATT MAX OUTPUT RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER STRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2 Publication 2755 6 3 Chapter 1 Scanner Features This chapter describes the features of the standard and long range cordless scanners Catalog Nos 2755 HCG 4 and 2755 HCG 7 Included are descriptions of major scanner features e LED indicators e decoding e safety information e scanning ranges accessories Publication 2755 6 3 1 2 Scanner Features Major Scanner Features The scanners use a low power visible red laser diode for scanning The trigger turns on the laser which scans a label at approximately 36 scans per second The laser beam e ex
67. udience Intended P 1 B base charger unit charging the battery 2 13 5 2 connecting host cable to 2 5 connecting power supply to 2 10 LED 2 15 5 4 mounting 2 7 pairing the scanner to 2 16 setting the address of 2 3 specifications A 4 Index Boot Protective 1 9 C Cable Scanner 3 2 cable pinouts 2755 HCC BP1 06 B 4 2755 HCC BP2 06 B 5 27755 HCC BRI1 06 B 3 2755 HCC BR2 06 B 2 2755 HCC BV1 06 B 6 cables connecting RS 232C cable to the base charger unit 2 6 connecting RS 232C cable to the host device 2 11 connecting wedge cable to the base charger unit 2 6 connecting wedge cable to the host device 2 12 DEC VT2xx 3xx 4xx 1 9 2 5 IBM XT AT 1 9 2 5 pinouts B 1 PS 2 1 9 2 5 RS 232C 1 9 2 5 changing the battery in the 4 slot battery charger 5 8 in the gun 5 10 Charging the Battery In the 4 slot Battery Charger 5 5 In the Gun 2 13 5 2 Cleaning the Scan Window 5 12 Conditioning the Battery 5 9 Publication 2755 6 3 l 2 Index configuring the scanner Available Symbologies 3 2 Configuration Sequence 3 22 default settings 3 3 important notes on 3 1 Parameter Descriptions 3 8 Parameter Selections 3 6 connecting host cable to the base charger unit 2 5 host cable to the host device 2 11 power supply to the base charger unit and power receptacle 2 10
68. ur between these two units Be aware of the following when pairing the scanner to the base charger unit e There is a 1 to 1 pairing of guns and bases You cannot have multiple guns paired to one base or one gun paired to multiple bases e You can have 128 gun base pairs within the same RF communication range e Communication between the gun and the base charger unit may be affected by environmental conditions such as the amount of metal located near the gun and base charger unit You need to pair a gun to a base charger unit after replacing the battery in the gun e The base charger must be assigned an unique address between 00 and 7F To set the address 1 Locate the panel on the underside of the base charger unit Panel X 2 Remove the panel Publication 2755 6 3 2 4 Installing Your Hardware 3 Locate the two rotary switches The first switch is a 10 position switch 0 to 9 high order address digit and the second is a 16 position switch O to F low order address digit Note Positions 8 and 9 are illegal on the 10 position switch Rotary Switches High Order Low Order 10 Position Switch 16 Position Switch 4 Use a small screwdriver to set the address by inserting the blade into the slot and turning the switch until you reach the appropriate character The possible settings are listed below Note Do not a use a large blade

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