Wasp Bar Code WLR8900 Series manuale d’uso

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© Copyright Wasp Bar code T echnologies 2008 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Wasp Bar code T echnologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wasp and the W asp logo are registered trademarks of Wasp Barcode T echn[...]

T able of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Bar code Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 4. Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 5. WLR[...]

Chapter 1 2 Introduction Bar coding is the most common Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology providing timely , error -free information that can be used to increase productivity , accuracy , and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually ever y type of industr y is using bar codes to replace keyboard data entr y . Studies have shown that a profici[...]

Chapter 2 3 Bar codes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other commer cial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ASCII character or function. The interpretation of these groups is based on a particular set of rules cal[...]

Chapter 3 4 Installation T r i g g e r T r i g g e r Scanning Aperture Scanning Aperture D i n - 6 M D i n - 6 F U S B P o r t 1. Plug the USB of the WLR8905 Scanner directly into your PC’ s USB port. 1. T urn off your computer . 2. Unplug your PC keyboard cable and plug the male end (Din 6) of the WLR8900 Scanner directly into your PC keyboard p[...]

Chapter 4 5 Y our W asp WLR8900/8905 Scanners are ready for use. The default settings of the scanners have been pre-programmed for the most common bar code configurations. Use the “WLR8900/8905 Setup & Configuration” sections only to customize the scanners settings. Please review the “Enable Bar code Symbologies” configuration beginning[...]

Chapter 5 6 In order to configure W asp WLR8900/8905 Scanners, you must familiarize yourself with the setup procedures on the following pages. The default settings of the W asp WLR8900/8905 Scanners are identified on each page and clearly marked using an asterisk (*). The default settings have been preprogrammed for the most common barcode configur[...]

Chapter 5 7 F ACTOR Y DEF AUL T & KEYBOARD CONNECTION Use the Factor y Default bar code to reset the scanner to the Default settings. PC (USB or PS/2 ) * N o t e b o o k The Keyboard Connection is used to program the W asp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners for the type of computer it is attached. *Default Keyboard Connection Factory Default F a c t o r y [...]

Chapter 5 8 BEEP AND DELA Y The 'Beep and Delay' configuration supports the general control options for the W asp WLR8900/8905 Scanners. These options include the volume, inter character delay , and interblock delay . Interblock delay is the minimum time inter val between two adjacent scans. If the processing speed of your host device is [...]

Chapter 5 9 BEEP AND DELA Y 0ms * 1 0 m s 5 0 m s 1 0 0 m s 2 0 0 m s 140u s * 5 0 0 u s 1 m s 4 m s 1 6 m s 5 0 0 m s Interblock Delay Intercharacter Delay *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 9[...]

Chapter 5 10 UPPER/LOWER CASE • Caps Lock Auto (For PC XT/A T only): In Auto T race mode, the scanner will keep track of the Caps Lock status automatically . For some PCs, the scanning per formance may be compromised because of the auto tracing. If the scanning performance is poor (or cannot scan) or the scanner cannot output the upper/lower case[...]

Chapter 5 11 KEYBOARD LANGUAGE U.S. * G e r m a n F r e n c h S p a n i s h I t a l i a n The ‘Keyboard Language’ setting controls the key codes for your keyboard’ s language. *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 11[...]

Chapter 5 12 PREAMBLE/POST AMBLE CONFIGURA TION The ‘Preamble/Postamble’ configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of characters to the bar code value. Up to 8 characters may be added for each option separately . Preamble and postamble characters can function concurrently , but need to be configured separately . T o add preamble or po[...]

Chapter 5 13 TERMINA TOR/CODE ID O - MSI/Plessey T - EAN 128 S - EAN 8 K - Code 128 E - UPC E N - Codabar A - UPC A D - Full ASCII Code 39 F - EAN 13 M - Std. Code 39 L - Code 93 I - Interleaved 2 of 5 T erminator CR * N o n e Code ID Code ID On Co de ID Off * L F CR + LF T a b S p a c e E S C The ‘T erminator’ option is used to specify the end[...]

Chapter 5 14 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Enable Disable En able All MSI Ple sse y Interle a ved 2 of 5 * Code 128 * Codab ar * Code 39 * Disa ble All M S I Ples sey * Interle a ved 2 of 5 Code 128 C o d a b a r Code 39 *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 14[...]

Chapter 5 15 ENABLE/DISABLE BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES Enable Disable UPC A * UPC E * EAN 8 * EA N 13 * Code 93 UPC A UPC E EAN 8 EAN 13 Code 93 * *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 15[...]

Chapter 5 16 CODE 39 SETTINGS En able Code 39 * Enable Code 39 Full AS CII * Chec k Digit Do Not Calc ula te * Ch eck Digit Ca lc ulate But Do No t Send * Minimu m Length ( 1 *) Dis able Code 39 Dis able Code 39 Fu ll ASC II Ch eck Digit Calc ulate An d Se nd Maxim um Len gth (48 *) Code 39 is variable length and is the most frequently used symbolo[...]

Chapter 5 17 INTERLEA VED 2 OF 5 AND CODE 93 SETTINGS Enabl e Cod e 93 Dis able Code 93 * Enab le Inte rlea ved 2 of 5 * Chec k Digit Do Not C alcu late * Ch eck Digit C alc ulate But Do No t Send Minim um Length (6 *) Max imum Le ngth (48 *) Disa ble Inte rle aved 2 of 5 Ch eck Digit Ca lc ulate And Se nd Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length, e[...]

Chapter 5 18 CODE 128 AND UCC/EAN 128 SETTINGS Code 128 is the most flexible of all the common linear symbologies. It supports alpha and numeric characters easily , has the highest number of characters per inch, and is variable length. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths. T o Define UCC/EAN 128 Group Separator: 1. [...]

Chapter 5 19 MSI PLESSEY SETTINGS MSI Plessey is a variable length numeric symbology and is primarily used in marking retail shelves. Each character consists of four bars with intervening spaces for each encoded digit, one or two symbol check digits, and a reverse start code. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths. E [...]

Chapter 5 20 CODABAR SETTINGS Codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters A through D, T , N, *, E, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest bar code symbologies and is still used in some library applications. It should not be considered for new applications except unde[...]

Chapter 5 21 UPC-A SETTINGS UPC-A (Universal Product Code-A) is fixed length and is the most common UPC bar code for retail product labeling. It is seen in most grocery stores across the United States. The symbology encodes a 12-digit number . The first six digits are assigned from the Uniform Code Council (UCC). The next five digits are assigned b[...]

Chapter 5 22 UPC-A SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Dig it Supp leme nt E n a b l e 2 Dig it Supp leme nt E n a b l e T ran smit if Pre sen t 5 Digit Su pple men t Disa ble * 2 Digit Su pple men t Disa ble * Mus t Be Pre sent * *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_[...]

Chapter 5 23 UPC-E SETTINGS UPC-E (Universal Product Code-E) is fixed length and is a compressed six digit code used for marking small packages, including magazines and paperback books. UPC-E symbols are UPC-A symbols that have been zero suppressed (i.e. consecutive zeros are not included in the symbol). The printed value of the UPC-E code is a twe[...]

Chapter 5 24 UPC-E SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Digi t Supp lemen t E n a b l e 2 Digi t Supp lemen t E n a b l e T ransmit if Pre sent 5 Digit Su pple men t Di sable * 2 Digit Su pple men t Di sable * Mus t Be Pres ent * *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm[...]

Chapter 5 25 EAN-8 SETTINGS The EAN/JAN-8 is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-E code, but includes two more digits for the countr y code. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. EA N-8 Ena ble * Se nd Lead ing Di git * Send Check Dig it * EA N-8 Disa ble Do Not Se nd Lead ing Dig[...]

Chapter 5 26 EAN-8 SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e 2 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e T ransmit if Pre sent 5 Digi t Supp lemen t Disa ble * 2 Digi t Supp lemen t Disa ble * Must Be Presen t * *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.[...]

Chapter 5 27 EAN-13 SETTINGS The EAN/JAN-13 (European Article Number/Japanese Article Number) is fixed length and is similar to the UPC-A symbology , but encodes a 13th digit. The nominal height for the EAN/JAN-8 bar code is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. EAN- 13 Enab le * Send Le ading Digit * Se nd Chec k Di git * EA N-13 [...]

Chapter 5 28 EAN-13 SUPPLEMENT SETTINGS This option enables the two and five digit supplements for the UPC and EAN/JAN bar code symbologies. 5 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e 2 Dig it Supp lemen t E n a b l e T ransmit if Pre sent 5 Digit Su pple men t Di sable * 2 Dig it Supp leme nt Di sable * Mus t Be Pres ent * *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_s[...]

Appendix A 29 BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS Code 39* Interleaved 2 of 5 * Codabar * Code 128* MSI/Plessey Code 93 Note: Make sure that the appropriate bar code symbology is configured properly and enabled before tr ying to scan. Use the 'Bar code Symbologies' configuration beginning on page 14 to enable specific symbologies. *Default WLR8900_8905M[...]

Appendix A 30 BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS UPC-A* UPC-E* UPC-E w/5 digit supplement UPC-E w/2 digit supplement UPC-A w/2 digit supplement UPC-A w/5 digit supplement *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 30[...]

Appendix A 31 BARCODE TEST SYMBOLS EAN/JAN-8* EAN/JAN-8 w/5 digit supplement EAN/JAN-8 w/2 digit supplement EAN/JAN-13* EAN/JAN-13 w/2 digit supplement EAN/JAN-13 w/5 digit supplement *Default WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 31[...]

Appendix B 32 ASCII T ABLE Use this ASCII T able to add preamble and postamble characters to your bar code value. Please refer to the appropriate configuration section for the number of characters that can be configured. NUL SOH STX ETX EO T ENQ A CK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK CAN SUB FS SYN EM ESC GS ETB WLR8900_8905Manual[...]

Appendix B 33 ASCII T ABLE ! # % ' ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > SP " $ & ( * RS US WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 33[...]

Appendix B 34 ASCII T ABLE H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W B C D E F G PostScript Picture (G.eps) ? @ A X Y [ ] _ ^ Z WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 34[...]

Appendix B 35 ASCII T ABLE x y z { | } ~ DEL n o p q r s t u v w a c e g i k m ` b d f h j l WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 35[...]

Appendix C 36 FUNCTION CODE FOR PC F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Cursor Right Cursor Left Cursor Up Cursor Do wn P age Up P age Do wn T ab Bac k T ab Esc Enter End Ins Home Bac k Space Del WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 36[...]

Appendix D 37 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL WLR8900 PERFORMANCE Sensor 2660 pixels CCD linear imager sensor Depth of Field 30mm to 330mm (40 mil) ± 20mm Best Resolution 0.127mm ( 5mil). Scan Rate 45 scan / sec Decoding Rate 100 scan / sec ( 10m / sec) Scanning Width 120mm (1 mm bar code) Sunlight 5000 Lux / Max ( Flourescent Light) MECHANICAL Di[...]

38 W asp Barcode T echnologies products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at W asp Barcode T echnologies option, with reasonab[...]

F AQ 39 Q: How do I configure the scanner for a notebook (or laptop) computer? A: Scan the “Notebook” bar code on page 7. Q: How do I change the terminator to a T ab? A: Scan the “T ab” barcode on page 13. Q: How do I remove the terminator? A: Scan the “None” bar code on page 13. Q: How do I enable the Full ASCII character set for the C[...]

40 If you experience any problems with the W asp WLR8900 Series Scanners that you are unable to resolve, call for technical assistance at (214) 547-4100 ext 2, Monday through Friday , 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. Visit www .waspbarcode.com/support anytime. Product Support WLR8900_8905Manual0308_sm.A0 6/25/08 3:38 PM Page 40[...]

© Copyright Wasp Bar code T echnologies 2008 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Wasp Bar code T echnologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wasp and the Wasp logo are registered trademarks of W asp Barcode T echn[...]

Wasp Barcode T echnologies 1400 10th Street Plano, TX 75074 www .waspbarcode.com 0308 US Programming Guide Barcode Scanning Made Easy[...]