Psc Scanners User Manual

User’s / Programming GuideHandheld Laser Bar Code ScannersKeyboard Wedge /Wand Emulation InterfacePSC INC.Bar Code S

4 User’s / Programming GuideSerial CommunicationsThe PSC scanner provides the user with two different serial commu-nications options: Serial TTL and

06656 5AutoSense® OperationAutoSense® is a factory installed feature requested at time of order. It provid

6 User’s / Programming GuideNO Enable AutoSense®NN Disable AutoSense®To use this mode of operation properly, the user must first attach the plastic sc

06656 7Wand Emulation OperationTo operate the PSC scanner in Wand Emulation the user must first turn off t

8 User’s / Programming GuideSetup OverviewGeneral setup parameters are divided into Keyboard Wedge options (communication to host through the terminal

06656 9Data Synchronization• Disable Data Synchronization• Enable Data Synchronization• Active Polarity Hi

10 User’s / Programming GuideSymbologiesThe bar codes that can be read by PSC’s bar code scanners include:Code 39 Code 93Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128St

06656 11Parameters Selection GuidelinesThree basic steps must be followed when selecting parameters for yo

12 User’s / Programming Guide1. Scan the bar code beside Intercharacter Delay = XX and lis-ten for one short-high beep.2. After the beep, scan the b

06656 13Serial CommunicationReset DefaultTo program the communication mode for serial asynchronous com-mun

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14 User’s / Programming GuideData TransmissionSerial transmission data is composed of three of four different ele-ments, depending upon host system re

06656 15If your system requires a WORD length of 8 bits, 1 or 2 STOP bits, and PARITY check, select the ap

16 User’s / Programming GuideIf your system requires a WORD length of 8 bits and 1 or 2 STOP bits, but no PARITY, select the option below:PARITY check

06656 17CTS Like XON/XOFF protocol, CTS protocol is a mechanism used to con-trol data flow out. The CTS in

18 User’s / Programming GuideAnother flow control option is available. If enabled, the stop/go pro-tocol disables the trigger after every successful s

06656 19Label BufferingThe user may select one of three levels of serial buffering. With Full Buffering (t

20 User’s / Programming GuideMenu Commands Parameter MessagesIn serial mode, most menu commands when scanned will provide a confirmation message to th

06656 21HF External Trigger(-)General ParametersIntercharacter DelayCertain terminals and computers requir

22 User’s / Programming GuideTransmission ModeFull Duplex or Half Duplex Transmission mode selects either full or half duplex operation regard-less of

06656 23ZB Display ConfigurationWhen Option ZC is scanned, the program version followed by car-riage retur

Scanners discussed in this manual are covered by patents issues or pending in the U.S. and other countries.NOTICEThe scanner is certified to be a Clas

24 User’s / Programming GuideBE Enable 4 Times Laser RedundancyLaser TimeoutThe scan beam will activate in response to a trigger pull. The beam will a

06656 25AC Beeper On; Volume MediumAD Beeper On; Volume Loud *#@ Message FormattingMessage formatting desc

26 User’s / Programming GuidePrefixA prefix is a subset of the preamble normally formatted to some industry standard, i.e., it is represented by a spe

06656 27MF Suffix = CR and LF *Users also have the ability to select any ASCII character for use as a suff

28 User’s / Programming GuideCode IdentifierA code identifier may optionally be transmitted with the message. This option is provided so a host comput

06656 29Preamble or Postamble SelectionPreambles and Postambles are composed of up to four ASCII charac-te

30 User’s / Programming GuideLA Postamble = None*#LB Enter PostambleIMPORTANTScan Enter Postamble to enter a Postamble, then refer to the HexadecimalT

06656 31Serial CommandsGeneral Serial Command FormatSerial Commands are only accepted by the PSC scanner w

32 User’s / Programming GuideBeeper Off CR-LF AckIf the scanner receives an unknown or improperly formatted code, or if the required parameters are mi

06656 33Power Standby and Serial CommandsWhen the scanner is programmed for standby power operation (@B),

i User’s / Programming GuideTable of ContentsIntroduction... 1Keybo

34 User’s / Programming GuideKeyboard Wedge ParametersScan symbol CE to enable Keyboard Wedge mode. Next, select a ter-minal type by scanning the symb

06656 35CT IBM 319X – U.S.A.CY PS/2 Mode 57/25 — U.S.A.C6 Unisys B-26C8 Link 125CV PC-AT German KeyboardCW

36 User’s / Programming Guide\E PC-AT Italian Keyboard\F PC-AT Spanish Keyboard\G PC-AT Swedish Keyboard\H PC-AT Portuguese KeyboardIn normal Wedge Mo

06656 37EO Shift Alphabetic CharactersEP Normal Alphabetic Characters*CQ Enable Primary Keyboard@CR Enable

38 User’s / Programming GuideSymbologiesThe PSC scanner is configured with Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A and UPC-E not expanded symbologies. The user has t

06656 39Option QB or Option QC enable both UPC-A and UPC-E. If UPC is enabled, any UPC label, with or with

40 User’s / Programming GuideTransmission of the last character in a UPC symbol (the check digit) is disabled by scanning Option QF, or is enabled by

06656 41QSEnable transmissionof UPC-E check digit*QTDisable transmission of UPC-E number system digitQUEna

42 User’s / Programming GuideEAN/JANScan Option RA to disable EAN/JAN (8 or 13 digit).Option RB or RC enables both EAN 8 digit and EAN 13 digit. If EA

06656 43Transmission of the last character in an EAN/JAN symbol (the check digit) is disabled by scanning

06656 iiSystem Status ... 22Power Consumption...

44 User’s / Programming GuideCode 39To disable Code 39, scan Option OA.OA Disable Code 39To enable Code 39, scan Option OB or OC. After enabling Code

06656 45The minimum length of Code 39 messages is set by scanning Option OH, followed by scanning two digi

46 User’s / Programming GuideCode 2 of 5 – InterleavedScan Option PA to disable Interleaved Code 2 of 5.Scan Option PB or PC to enable Interleaved Cod

06656 47Code 2 of 5 – StandardScan Option PF to disable Standard Code 2 of 5.PF Disable Standard Code 2 of

48 User’s / Programming GuideCode 128Scan Option TA to disable Code 128.TA Disable Code 128Scan Option TB to enable Code 128.TB Enable Code 128 *#@The

06656 49The minimum length of Codabar messages is set by scanning Option VE, followed by scanning two digi

50 User’s / Programming GuideMSI/PlesseyPrevious customization of other scanner features may have made MSI/Plessey unavailable in some scanners. Consu

06656 51Code 93Previous customization of other scanner features may have made Code 93 unavailable in some

52 User’s / Programming GuideUD Enable Full ASCII Code 93UA Disable Code 9316KTF Enable 16K CodeTE Disable 16K CodeUESet Minimum Length, specified by

06656 53Digit Selection5061728394

iii User’s / Programming GuideMemory Module ... 62Setup...

54 User’s / Programming GuideSymbology IdentifiersYour PSC scanner can be programmed to add and/or change symbol-ogy identifiers which might be requir

06656 55FJ Set Code 39 Symbology IdentifierFK Set I 2/5 Symbology IdentifierFL Set S 2/5 Symbology Identif

56 User’s / Programming GuideTo find the hexadecimal values for the characters turn to the Hexa-decimal Conversion Table. The procedure for selecting

06656 57 Table 5. Symbology IdentifiersSymbologyZA-PSC DefaultPC-ICL 9518 CCDUPC-AG$$UPC-EG(&EAN-8G))%

58 User’s / Programming GuideWand Emulation ParametersSelect Code TypeScan Option CC if you intend to operate the scanner in Same Code Wand Emulation

06656 59YB 10 inches per second#YC 15 inches per secondYD 20 inches per secondYE 30 inches per secondYF 50

60 User’s / Programming GuideData SynchronizationYour PSC scanner can be prepared to synchronize the transmission of scanned data to the timing sequen

06656 61XE Active # Polarity HighXF Active Polarity Low

62 User’s / Programming GuideMemory ModuleThe Memory Module option is a factory installed feature that is requested at time of order. The Memory Modul

06656 63SetupNC Disable Memory Module*#ND Enable Memory ModuleZK Send Memory ModuleZL Clear Memory ModuleM

06656 1IntroductionKeyboard Wedge ModeAs a keyboard wedge interface, the PSC scanner can be used with ter-

64 User’s / Programming GuideMarker BeamThe Marker Beam feature provides the user with a spotter beam for improved aiming at distant bar code labels a

06656 65300 ms50 MS350 MS100 MS400 MS150 MS450 MS200 MS500 MS250 MS

66 User’s / Programming GuideScanner LabelingThe PSC Laser Scanners use a low-power, visible laser diode. As with any bright light source, such as the

06656 67MaintenancePSC Scanners are designed to provide trouble-free operation throughout their lives. The

68 User’s / Programming GuideNOTES

06656 69Appendix AHexadecimal Conversion TableTo use the conversion table:1. Find each ASCII character in

70 User’s / Programming GuideHexadecimal Conversion TablePart A0123456701230123NULSOHSTXETXDLEDC1DC2DC3SP!“#01234567EOTENQACKBELDC4NAKSYNETB$%&‘45

06656 71Hexadecimal Conversion TablePart B89ABCDEF45670123@ABCPQRS‘abcpqrs4567DEFGTUVWdefgtuvw89ABHIJKXYZ[

72 User’s / Programming GuidePrimary Function Key TableASCII HEX FUNCTIONNUL 00 CONTROL@SOH 01 CONTROL ASTX 02 CONTROL BETX 03 CONTROL CEOT 04 CONTROL

06656 73Secondary Function Key TablesPC/AT, PC/XT, IBM 3151, and IBM PS/2 Model 57/25NOTE 1: [+] right ke

2 User’s / Programming GuideUnpackingYour package should include a scanner, interface cable, User’s Man-ual, and a plastic scanner holder.The unit sho

74 User’s / Programming GuideSecondary Function Key TablesIBM 3171/3181/3191 and IBM 3477ASCII HEX FUNCTIONNUL 00 ESCAPESOH 01 ON LINE ENTER (Make/Bre

06656 75VT220/320/420ASCII HEX FUNCTIONNUL 00‘~ (terminal may be configured for ESCAPE)SOH 01 NEW LINE ENT

76 User’s / Programming GuideApple MacIntoshASCII HEX FUNCTIONNUL 00 NULSOH 01 F1STX 02 F2ETX 03 F3EOT 04 F4ENQ 05 F5ACK 06 F6BEL 07 F7BS 08 F8HT 09 T

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06656 3Connecting the Power SupplyIf supplied, plug the connector from the external power supply into the