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Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide 72E-116649-02 Revision A April 2009...
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Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 1/2009 Initial release. -02 Rev A 4/2009 Add Presentation Mode and Multicode Mode features.
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Power Management ...................... 1-3 USB (SNAPI, USB HID Keyboard, etc.) ..............1-3 SSI or RS-232 ......................1-3 Interfaces ........................1-4 Beeper and Decode LED Signals from the Symbol PL4507 ........1-5 Supported Symbologies ....................1-6 Operating Modes ......................1-6 Technical Specifications ....................1-7 Chapter 2: Installation Introduction ........................
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Table of Contents Image Capture Autoexposure ................. 5-10 Image Capture Illumination ..................5-10 Gain ........................5-11 Exposure Time ......................5-11 LED Illumination ...................... 5-12 Snapshot Mode Timeout ..................5-14 Snapshot Aiming Pattern ..................5-14 Presentation Snapshot by Motion ................5-15 Continuous Snapshot ....................
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Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide SSI Host Parameters ....................6-9 Select SSI Host ....................... 6-9 Baud Rate ....................... 6-10 Parity ........................6-11 Check Parity ......................6-12 Software Handshaking .................... 6-12 Host RTS Line State ....................6-13 Decode Data Packet Format ................... 6-13 Host Serial Response Time-out ................
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Table of Contents USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution ................8-9 Function Key Mapping .................... 8-10 Simulated Caps Lock ....................8-10 Convert Case ......................8-11 ASCII Character Set for USB ..................8-12 Chapter 9: Symbologies Introduction ........................9-1 Scanning Sequence Examples ..................9-2 Errors While Scanning ....................
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Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Chapter 11: Advanced Data Formatting Introduction ........................11-1 Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions ................... 11-1 Using ADF Bar Codes ....................11-2 ADF Bar Code Menu Example ..................11-2 Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule ..............11-3 Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ................
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Table of Contents xiii EAN-13, 100 % ....................... C-1 Code 128 ........................C-2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ......................C-2 GS1 DataBar-14 ......................C-2 PDF417 ......................... C-2 Data Matrix ........................C-3 Maxicode ........................C-3 Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes ...................... D-1 Cancel ...........................
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About This Guide Introduction The Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide provides general instructions for mounting and setting up the Symbol PL4507 decoder. Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of the Symbol PL4507 decoder module, including a theory of operation.
ASCII character value tables. Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • “Decoder” refers to the Symbol PL4507 decoder. • “Engine” or “imager” refers to the Symbol SE4500 imager engine. • Italics highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents •...
Software type and version number. Motorola responds to calls by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol PL4507 is a companion decoder module for the Symbol SE4500 imager engine, and controls the imager, acquires images, and decodes 1D and 2D symbologies. For information on the SE4500 imager engine, refer to the Symbol SE4500 Integration Guide, p/n 72-112996-xx.
If necessary, the engine automatically adjusts illumination, exposure, and other parameters to obtain the best quality image. The SE4500 sends the image to Symbol PL4507 decoder board. The PL4507 processes the image to identify the target bar code(s), decodes them, and transmits the decoded data to the host.
32 KB instruction/32 KB data L1 cache, 256 KB unified L2 cache, 728 KB internal SRAM. Power Management The Symbol PL4507 has various power management options depending on the host interface. USB (SNAPI, USB HID Keyboard, etc.) The PL4507 automatically manages its power usage, including USB suspend mode. Additionally, when drawing...
1 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide In Low Power mode the PL4507 reduces its current draw whenever possible, and must be awakened before performing any functions. Any of the following conditions wake the device. Waking Up the Symbol PL4507...
LED device. Additional buffering is required. The Symbol PL4507's beeper output ranges from 2.352 KHz to 2.963 KHz. The beeper output is a 50% duty cycle square wave at maximum volume, 12.5% at low volume.
1 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Supported Symbologies The following bar code types are supported and can be individually enabled or disabled: 1-D Symbologies 2-D Symbologies UPC/EAN PDF417 Bookland EAN MicroPDF417 UCC Coupon Code Data Matrix ISSN EAN...
1 - 7 Technical Specifications Table 1-5 provides the technical specifications for the Symbol PL4507 decoder. Note that current draw figures are valid for a PL4507 with an attached SE4500 imager engine. Symbol PL4507 Decoder Technical Specifications at 23°C Table 1-5...
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1 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Symbol PL4507 Decoder Technical Specifications at 23°C (Continued) Table 1-5 Item Description Temperature Operating -30° C to 55° C (-22° F to 131° F) Storage -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Grounding The mounting holes for the Symbol PL4507 include exposed copper that may, if necessary, be used to electrically ground the decoder to the host using metal screws. If installing the PL4507 in a host where there is a potential to inject ground noise, use nylon or other non-conductive hardware.
2 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Power Supply Noise For reliable operation a low-noise power supply is required. Pay close attention to power supply quality and testing to ensure the best performance from the PL4507 and SE4500 components.
PL4507 decoder board. Position the board in the host equipment so that the connecting interface cable reaches the engine. The Symbol PL4507 board contains components and circuitry on two sides. Notes: Unless otherwise specified: •...
Symbol PL4507 Electrical Information Power Supply Requirements The Symbol PL4507 decoder board can be powered from one of two possible supply voltages: Host 5 VDC or 3.3 VDC. The PL4507 uses an intelligent hardware multiplexer to configure the most efficient power supply arrangement for the combined PL4507/SE4500 system.
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Output capacitance Input capacitance, i_usb USB_OUT+/- Note: Supply current varies depending on factors such as what function the software is performing and which Symbol PL4507 functions are being used. See Appendix F, Reference Schematic and Application Notes for more details.
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2 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Symbol PL4507 Supply Current - 3.3 V Operation (SSI, Scan/Decode Session) Figure 2-3...
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Installation 2 - 7 Symbol PL4507 Supply Current - 5 V Operation (USB Self Powered, Scan/Decode Session) Figure 2-4...
2 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Electrical Interface Table 2-2 Table 2-3 list the pin functions of the Symbol SE4500 and PL4507 interfaces, and illustrate typical input and output circuitry. NOTE Signal directions are listed relative to PL4507 decoder module.
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Pixel clock returned from the decoder to the pixel data SE4500 Power supply SE4500 power supply return Note: Signal directions are listed relative to the PL4507 decoder module. Symbol PL4507 Signal Descriptions Table 2-3 Host Signal Name Description Connector Control State...
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2 - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Symbol PL4507 Signal Descriptions (Continued) Table 2-3 Host Signal Name Description Connector Control State Comments HOST_AIM_WAKE* Signal functions as L = Aiming pattern Typical Input Circuit. aiming pattern Set the appropriate parameters...
Installation 2 - 11 Typical Input Circuit Input Circuit Figure 2-5 Pull-up resistor, R , is 4.7K ohms, except on SYS_CONFIG0 and SYS_CONFIG1 inputs where Rp is 10K ohms. The input circuit allows a host with 5V logic to communicate directly with the PL4507 and eliminates the possibility of back powering the decoder.
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Chapter 3 Accessories Table 3-1 lists the accessories for the Symbol PL4507 system. Symbol PL4507 Accessories Table 3-1 Motorola Kit Ordering Accessory Part Number Number One of each of the accessories listed in this table KT-SE4500-01R Flex for connecting the SE4500 to the PL4507...
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3 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide 21-Pin ZIF Connector (PL4507 Decoder to Flex), p/n 50-12100-2154 (Molex 54809 Series) Figure 3-1...
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Accessories 3 - 3 Symbol SE4500 to PL4507 21-Pin Flex, p/n 15-113896-01 Figure 3-2...
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3 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Symbol PL4507 30-Pin Host Connector, p/n 50-12171-030 Figure 3-3...
This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features. Host Selection The primary method of selecting a host type (serial or USB) for the Symbol PL4507 is using the sysconfig hardware lines described in Table 2-3 on page 2-9.
4 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Changing Default Values The decoder ships with the settings shown in the Table 4-1 on page 4-3 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
User Preferences 4 - 3 User Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 4-1 lists defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any parameter value, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Set Default Parameter You can reset the Symbol PL4507 to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the decoder to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.
User Preferences 4 - 5 Parameter Scanning Parameter # ECh To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning.
4 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency (02h) Medium Frequency (Optimum Setting) (01h) High Frequency...
User Preferences 4 - 7 Beeper Volume Parameter # 8Ch To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume (02h) Medium Volume (01h) High Volume (00h)
4 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Trigger Modes Parameter # 8Ah • Level - A trigger event activates decode processing, which continues until the trigger event ends, a valid decode, or the decode session time-out occurs. • Presentation Mode - When the Symbol SE4500 detects an object in its field of view, it triggers and attempt to decode.
User Preferences 4 - 9 Motion Enhancement for Presentation Mode Parameter # F1 A6h Select to fine-tune engine and decoder behavior for bar codes moving quickly through Enable Motion Enhancement the SE4500’s field of view. Motion Enhancement reverts to standard Presentation Mode behavior. Disable NOTE Motion Enhancement and its associated parameters require setting Trigger Modes on page 4-8...
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4 - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Time Delay to Motion Enhancement Sleep Mode Parameter # F1 96h When is selected, this parameter sets the time the engine and decoder remain active Enable Motion Enhancement before entering sleep mode with no illumination. The PL4507 system wakes when it detects an object in its field of view, or after a trigger event.
4 - 12 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Power Mode (RS-232 Hosts Only) Parameter # 80h Select whether or not the decoder enters Low Power consumption mode after a decode attempt. In Continuous On mode, the decoder does not enter this low power state.
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User Preferences 4 - 13 Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued) 1 Minute (21h) 5 Minutes (25h) 15 Minutes (2Bh) 1 Hour (31h)
4 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h Picklist mode enables the decoder to decode only bar codes aligned under the center of the laser aiming pattern. Select one of the following picklist modes: •...
User Preferences 4 - 15 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Parameter # 89h Use this option in presentation mode to prevent multiple reads of a symbol left in the Symbol SE4500’s field of view. The timeout begins when you remove the symbol from the field of view. To select the timeout between decodes for the same symbol, available in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds, scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes...
4 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Continuous Bar Code Read Parameter # F1 89h Select Enable to allow decode processing to continue until the trigger event ends or the decode session time-out occurs. User indications occur upon decoding each bar code. Select Disable to end decode processing upon a valid decode as well.
User Preferences 4 - 17 Multicode Expression Parameter # F1h, 95h Use this feature to program a multicode expression for Multicode Mode (grid method). The default is 1, which indicates any bar code. To set the multicode expression: Scan the bar code below. Scan bar codes from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 11-91 to define the expression.
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4 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide • [Code Type] is the desired symbology's parameter number (see Chapter 9, Symbologies). For single-byte parameter numbers, extend the value to two bytes by adding 00 before the parameter number. Notes When defining multicode expressions consider the following: •...
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User Preferences 4 - 19 Example 1 To decode one Code 128 bar code anywhere in the image (even when bar codes of other types are in view), as in Figure 4-1, program the expression as follows: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 1 C 2 0 8 ;...
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4 - 20 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Example 2a To decode a Code128 (Code Type=8) on the top half of the image and a PDF417 (Code Type=15) on the bottom half of the image, as in Figure 4-2, program the expression as follows: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 2 C 2 0 8 R 4 0 0 100 50 ;...
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User Preferences 4 - 21 Example 3 To decode the set of three bar codes while excluding the center Code 128 bar code, as in Figure 4-3, the expression is: The expression in decimal is (formatted for readability): 3 C 2 0 15 R 4 0 0 50 50 ; C 2 [F0 24] R 4 70 0 100 40 ; C 2 0 8 R 4 65 60 100 100 ; To program the expression via scanning parameters the sequence is: [MultiCode-Expression] 03 C 02 00 0F R 04 00 00 32 32 ;...
4 - 22 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Multicode Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Multicode Expression Programming Use the following suggestions if encountering problems programming a multicode expression: • Ensure the expression is valid. Invalid expressions are rejected during programming. When an expression is rejected the previous expression remains intact.
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User Preferences 4 - 23 Examples of Simple Multicode Expressions The simplest multicode expression is: • One bar code of any type, anywhere in the image. • To program this use: [MultiCode-Expression] 01 ; [End Of Message] Another simple multicode expression is: •...
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Chapter 5 Imager Preferences Introduction This chapter describes imager preference features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. The decoder ships with the settings shown in the Imager Preferences Default Table on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host and miscellaneous defaults).
5 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable the decode aiming pattern, scan the Disable Decode Aiming Pattern bar code listed under Decode Aiming Pattern on page 5-6.
5 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Imager Preferences The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode, video, and snapshot. Operational Modes The decoder has three modes of operation: •...
Select Disable Decoding Autoexposure to manually adjust the gain and exposure time (see Gain Exposure Time). Motorola recommends this option only for advanced users with difficult decoding situations. *Enable Decoding Autoexposure (01h) Disable Decoding Autoexposure...
5 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Decoding Illumination Parameter # F0h 2Ah Selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the decoder to turn on illumination every image capture to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the decoder from using decoding illumination.
Imager Preferences 5 - 7 Aim Brightness Parameter # F1h 9Ch This feature sets the brightness of the aim pattern. The default is 0, which indicates that the aim pattern is always on in between camera exposures. For values above 0, each increment of the brightness value increments the aim duration 0.5 ms.
5 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Low Light Enhancement Parameter # F1h 64h In presentation mode, selecting Enable Low Light Enhancement causes illumination to remain on at a low power in low lighting conditions. When the SE4500 detects an object in its field of view, it turns on illumination full power.
Imager Preferences 5 - 9 Frame Rate Select an option to control the rate at which frames are captured and transmitted. When capturing images, using lower frame rates can improve image brightness. NOTE The aiming pattern appears to blink when the frame rate is 30 frames per second (fps) or lower. Settings for frame rate are: •...
(integration) time to best capture an image for snapshot mode. Select Disable Image Capture Autoexposure to manually adjust the gain and exposure time (see Gain Exposure Time). Motorola recommends this option only for advanced users with difficult image capture situations. *Enable Image Capture Autoexposure (01h) Disable Image Capture Autoexposure...
Imager Preferences 5 - 11 Gain Parameter # F4h F0h A7h This parameter only applies when Decoding or Image Capture Autoexposure is disabled. Gain is a means of amplifying the raw image data before it is converted into 8-bit grayscale values. Increasing the gain increases brightness and contrast, but also increases noise (undesired electrical fluctuations in the image) which makes the image less attractive and/or harder to decode.
5 - 12 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide LED Illumination Parameter # F0h ADh Select the type of LED illumination to use: • - use the SE4500’s illumination. Internal Illumination • - assert the ILLUM_EN_OUT signal continuously during a decode session, and do not External Illumination use the SE4500’s illumination.
5 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Snapshot Mode Timeout Parameter # F0h 43h This parameter sets the amount of time the decoder remains in Snapshot Mode. The decoder exits Snapshot Mode upon a trigger event, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this timeout value, scan the bar code...
Presentation Snapshot by Motion mode. If you enable this, you can not scan parameter bar codes to exit this mode. To restore normal decode mode, power cycle the Symbol PL4507, then scan the Disable Continuous Snapshot bar code. *Disable Continuous Snapshot...
5 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Image Cropping Parameter # F0h 2Dh This parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 742 x 480 pixels. Select Enable to crop the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses on page 5-17.
Imager Preferences 5 - 17 Crop to Pixel Addresses Parameter # F4h F0h 3Bh (Top) Parameter # F4h F0h 3Ch (Left) Parameter # F4h F0h 3Dh (Bottom) Parameter # F4h F0h 3Eh (Right) If Enable Image Cropping is selected, set the pixel addresses from (0,0) to (751,479) to crop to. Columns are numbered from 0 to 751, rows from 0 to 479.
5 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Image Resolution Parameter # F0h 2Eh This option alters image resolution before compression. Rows and columns are removed from the image, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution.
Imager Preferences 5 - 19 Image Brightness (Target White) Parameter # F0h 86h This parameter sets the Target White value used in Snapshot and Video modes when using autoexposure. White and black are defined as 255 decimal and 0, respectively. Setting the value to the default of 180 results in a white level of ~180 for the image.
5 - 20 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Image File Format Selector Parameter # F0h 30h Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The decoder stores captured images in the selected format. BMP File Format...
Imager Preferences 5 - 21 JPEG Quality and Size Value JPEG Quality = Parameter # F0h 31h JPEG Size = Parameter # F1h 31h If you select JPEG Quality Selector, scan the JPEG Quality Value bar code followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value from 5 to 100, where 100 represents the highest quality image.
5 - 22 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Image Enhancement Parameter # F1h 34h This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing. If you select User, also set the...
Imager Preferences 5 - 23 Image Edge Sharpening Parameter # F1h 98h This feature uses an edge sharpening technique, and only applies if you set the Image Enhancement parameter to User. To set this parameter, scan the Image Edge Sharpening bar code, followed by three numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes that represent the image edge sharpening value.
5 - 24 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Image Contrast Enhancement Parameter # F1h 9Ah Enable this feature to enhance the contrast of an image. This parameter only applies if you set the Image Enhancement parameter to User. *Disable (00h)
5 - 26 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Bits per Pixel Parameter # F0h 2Fh Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
Imager Preferences 5 - 27 Signature Capture Parameter # 5Dh A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineate a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures.
5 - 28 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Signature Capture File Format Selector Parameter # F0h 39h Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The decoder stores captured signatures in the selected format. BMP Signature Format...
Imager Preferences 5 - 29 Signature Capture Bits per Pixel Parameter # F0h 3Ah Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
5 - 30 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Signature Capture Height Parameter # F4h F0h 6Fh To set the height of the signature capture box, scan the Signature Capture Height bar code, followed by 3 bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes corresponding to a value in the range of 001 to 480 decimal.
Imager Preferences 5 - 31 Target Video Frame Size Parameter # F0h 48h Select the number of 100-byte blocks to transmit per second. Selecting a smaller value transmits more frames per second but reduces video quality; selecting a larger value increases video quality but slows transmission. To set the Target Video Frame Size, scan the bar code below followed by two bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes...
5 - 32 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Video Resolution Parameter # F1h 9Bh This parameter alters the video resolution before transmission. Rows and columns are removed from the image, resulting in a smaller video image containing the original content with reduced resolution.
This chapter describes the system requirements of the Simple Serial Interface (SSI), which provides a communications link between Motorola decoders (e.g., scan engines, slot scanners, hand-held scanners, two-dimensional scanners, hands-free scanners, and RF base stations) and a serial host. It provides the means for the host to control the decoder or scanner.
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6 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Table 6-1 lists all the SSI opcodes the decoder supports. It identifies the SSI partner allowed to send a message of each type. The host transmits opcodes designated type H. The decoder transmits type D opcodes, and either partner can transmit Host/Decoder (H/D) types.
If you enable ACK/NAK handshaking, all packeted messages must have a CMD_ACK or CMD_NAK response, unless the command description states otherwise. This parameter is enabled by default. Motorola recommends leaving this handshaking enabled to provide feedback to the host. Raw decode data and WAKEUP do not use ACK/NAK handshaking since they are not packeted data.
6 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transfer of Decode Data The Decode Data Packet Format parameter controls how decode data is sent to the host. Set this parameter to send the data in a DECODE_DATA packet. Clear this parameter to transmit the data as raw ASCII data.
ACK/NAK Option Enable or disable ACK/NAK handshaking. This handshaking is enabled by default and Motorola recommends leaving it enabled. Disabling this handshaking can cause communication problems, as handshaking is the only acknowledgment that a message was received, and if it was received correctly. ACK/NAK is not used with unpacketed decode data regardless of whether or not it is enabled.
Set the same value for both the host and decoder. NOTE You can temporarily change the Serial Response Time-out when the host takes longer to process an ACK or longer data string. Motorola does not recommend frequent permanent changes due to limited write cycles of non-volatile memory.
SSI Interface 6 - 7 Using Time Delay to Low Power Mode with SSI Time Delay to Low Power Mode on page 4-12 provides bar codes to select a general time delay. To program a more specific delay value, use an SSI command according to Table 6-2.
6 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Simple Serial Interface Default Parameters This section describes how to set up the decoder with a SSI host. When using SSI, program the decoder via bar code menu or SSI hosts commands.
6 - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Baud Rate Parameter # 9Ch Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the decoder's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
SSI Interface 6 - 11 Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 460,800 (0Dh) Baud Rate 921,600 (0Eh) Parity Parameter # 9Eh A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements.
6 - 12 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Check Parity Parameter # 97h Select whether or not to check the parity of received characters. Use the Parity parameter to select the type of parity. *Do Not Check Parity (00h) Check Parity...
SSI Interface 6 - 13 Host RTS Line State Parameter # 9Ah This parameter sets the expected idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. The SSI Interface is used with host applications which also implement the SSI protocol. However, you can use the decoder in a "scan-and-transmit"...
6 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Host Serial Response Time-out Parameter # 9Bh This parameter specifies how long the decoder waits for an ACK or NAK before resending. Also, if the decoder wants to send, and the host has already been granted permission to send, the decoder waits for the designated time-out before declaring an error.
SSI Interface 6 - 15 Host Character Time-out Parameter # EFh This parameter determines the maximum time the decoder waits between characters transmitted by the host before discarding the received data and declaring an error. To set the delay period (options are 200, 500, 750, or 990 ms), scan one of the following bar codes. NOTE Other values are available via SSI command.
6 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Multipacket Option Parameter # F0h, 4Eh This parameter controls ACK/NAK handshaking for multi-packet transmissions. • Multi-Packet Option 1: The host sends an ACK / NAK for each data packet during a multi-packet transmission.
SSI Interface 6 - 17 Interpacket Delay Parameter # F0h, 4Fh This parameter specifies the interpacket delay if you selected Multipacket Option 3. To set the delay period (options are 0, 25, 50, 75, or 99 ms), scan one of the following bar codes. NOTE Other values are available via SSI command.
6 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Event Reporting The host can request the decoder to provide certain information (events) relative to the decoder’s behavior. Enable or disable the events listed in Table 6-4 and on the following pages by scanning the appropriate bar codes.
SSI Interface 6 - 19 Boot Up Event Parameter # F0h, 02h When enabled, the decoder generates a message to the host whenever power is applied. When disabled, no notification is sent. Enable Boot Up Event (01h) *Disable Boot Up Event (00h) Parameter Event Parameter # F0h, 03h...
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Chapter 7 Serial Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the decoder with a serial host. The serial interface connects the decoder to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available serial port (e.g., com port). If the host is not listed in Table 7-2, refer to the documentation for the host device to set communication parameters...
7 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Serial Parameter Defaults Table 7-1 lists the defaults for serial host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Serial Host Parameters section beginning on page 7-3.
Serial Interface 7 - 3 Serial Host Parameters Various serial hosts use their own parameter default settings (Table 7-2). Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed below. Terminal-Specific Serial Defaults Table 7-2 Wincor- Wincor-...
7 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Serial Host Parameters (continued) Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.
Serial Interface 7 - 5 Serial Host Types To select a serial host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. NOTE Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the serial driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits, handshaking). Selecting another serial host type bar code changes these settings. Standard RS-232 ICL Serial Wincor-Nixdorf Serial Mode A...
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7 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Serial Host Types (continued) OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu Serial...
Serial Interface 7 - 7 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the decoder's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form. *Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 19,200 Baud Rate 38,400...
Serial Interface 7 - 9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
7 - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Check Receive Errors Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the setting of Parity on page 7-9.
Serial Interface 7 - 11 Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of a serial port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines Request to Send (RTS) and Clear to Send (CTS). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data transmits as it becomes available. Select Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data according to the following sequence: •...
Serial Interface 7 - 13 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of data transmission in addition to, or instead of, the control hardware handshaking offers. There are five options. If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence. •...
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7 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Software Handshaking (continued) None ACK/NAK ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF...
Serial Interface 7 - 15 Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the decoder waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
7 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...
7 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Select Nixdorf Mode B to indicate when the decoder beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. *Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize.
Serial Interface 7 - 19 ASCII Character Set for Serial Hosts You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1000 1001 1002...
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7 - 20 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘...
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Serial Interface 7 - 21 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077...
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7 - 22 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103...
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Serial Interface 7 - 23 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER...
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Chapter 8 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the decoder with a USB host. The decoder connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
8 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB Parameter Defaults Table 8-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-3. NOTE See...
USB Interface 8 - 3 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the decoder automatically resets. The decoder issues the standard startup beep sequences. HID Keyboard Emulation Simple COM Port Emulation *Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface...
8 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB Device Type (continued) Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking. *Enable SNAPI Status Handshaking...
USB Interface 8 - 5 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the decoder automatically resets. The decoder issues the standard startup beep sequences.
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8 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
USB Interface 8 - 7 USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower data transmission. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device.
8 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
USB Interface 8 - 9 Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A is sent as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”. *Disable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero Enable Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution...
8 - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control-key sequences (see Table 8-2 on page 8-12). Enable this to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
USB Interface 8 - 11 Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. *No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case...
8 - 12 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C...
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USB Interface 8 - 13 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6 1031 CTRL - 1032 Space...
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8 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066...
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USB Interface 8 - 15 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102...
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8 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 8-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Character 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124...
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USB Interface 8 - 17 USB ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 2081...
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8 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C...
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USB Interface 8 - 19 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Note: ™ GUI Shift Keys - The Apple iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
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8 - 20 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB F Key Character Set (Continued) Table 8-5 F Keys Keystroke 5022 5023 5024 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 8-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048...
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USB Interface 8 - 21 USB Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 8-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018...
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Chapter 9 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The decoder is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 9-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters...
9 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under...
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Symbologies 9 - 3 Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 9-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 9-15 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable 9-16 UPC-A Preamble System Character 9-17 UPC-E Preamble System Character 9-18 UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 9-19 Convert UPC-E to A...
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9 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 9-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 93 Code 93 Disable 9-37 Set Length(s) for Code 93 1Ah 1Bh 4 to 55 9-37 Code 11 Code 11...
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Symbologies 9 - 5 Symbology Default Table (Continued) Table 9-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Matrix 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 F1h 6Ah Disable 9-55 Matrix 2 of 5 Lengths F1h 6Bh 1 Length - 14 9-56 F1h 6Ch Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy F1h 6Dh...
Symbologies 9 - 7 Disable All Symbologies Scan the bar code below to disable the decoding of all symbologies. Use this to simplify selecting a single symbology to decode by scanning this, then scanning the desired enable code type bar code. Note that the decoder can still decode parameter bar codes.
Symbologies 9 - 11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
9 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 9-11, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning onpage D-1.
Symbologies 9 - 15 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Parameter # 28h The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
9 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Parameter # 2Ah The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Symbologies 9 - 17 UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
9 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Symbologies 9 - 19 UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
9 - 20 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Symbologies 9 - 21 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is. Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend (01h) Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend (00h)
9 - 22 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 9-10, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.
Symbologies 9 - 23 UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 55h When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and EAN-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes.
9 - 24 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 (01h) Disable Code 128 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
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Symbologies 9 - 25 Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range *Code 128 - Any Length...
9 - 26 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable GS1-128 (01h) Disable GS1-128 (00h) Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128.
Symbologies 9 - 27 ISBT Concatenation Parameter # F1h 41h Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types: • If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation, the decoder does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes it encounters. • If you select Enable ISBT Concatenation, there must be two ISBT codes in order for the decoder to decode and perform concatenation.
9 - 28 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Check ISBT Table Parameter # F1h 42h The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in pairs. If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable, enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs found in this table.
9 - 30 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.
Symbologies 9 - 31 Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
9 - 32 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Code 39 - Length Within Range Code 39 - Any Length Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h When this feature is enabled, the decoder checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm.
Symbologies 9 - 33 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Parameter # 2Bh Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
9 - 34 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) Parameter # 71h This feature allows the decoder to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. Selecting the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39) temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission.
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Symbologies 9 - 35 Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character. • The decoder issues a short hi/lo/hi beep. •...
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9 - 36 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • The decoder indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps.
Symbologies 9 - 37 Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 09h To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (01h) Disable Code 93 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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9 - 38 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...
Symbologies 9 - 39 Code 11 Code 11 Parameter # 0Ah To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (01h) Disable Code 11 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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9 - 40 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...
Symbologies 9 - 41 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature allows the decoder to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
9 - 42 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Symbologies 9 - 43 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
9 - 44 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h...
Symbologies 9 - 45 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # 2Ch Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit. Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Disable) (00h)
9 - 46 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # 05h To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5...
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Symbologies 9 - 47 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) NOTE Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for D 2 of 5 applications.
9 - 48 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 07h To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (01h) Disable Codabar (00h) Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
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Symbologies 9 - 49 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...
9 - 50 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide CLSI Editing Parameter # 36h When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format.
Symbologies 9 - 51 Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0Bh To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (01h) Disable MSI (00h) Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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9 - 52 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Set Lengths for MSI (continued) NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length - Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
Symbologies 9 - 53 MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
9 - 54 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Parameter # 2Eh Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit. Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Disable)
Symbologies 9 - 55 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Parameter # F0h 98h To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Chinese 2 of 5 (01h) Disable Chinese 2 of 5 (00h) Matrix 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5...
9 - 56 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = F1h 6Bh, L2 = F1h 6Ch The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
9 - 58 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # F1h 6Fh Scan a bar code below to transmit Matrix 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit...
9 - 60 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 9 - 61 Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US Planet, with or without the check digit. *Transmit US Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit US Postal Check Digit (00h) UK Postal Parameter # 5Bh...
9 - 62 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit. *Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit UK Postal Check Digit...
Symbologies 9 - 63 Australian Postal Parameter # F0h, 23h To enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Australian Postal (01h) Disable Australian Postal (00h) Netherlands KIX Code Parameter # F0h, 46h To enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Netherlands KIX Code (01h) Disable Netherlands KIX Code...
Symbologies 9 - 65 GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
9 - 66 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide GS1 DataBar Expanded Parameter # F0h 54h. *Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded (01h) Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded (00h) Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h, 8Dh This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol.
Symbologies 9 - 67 Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Disable CC-C (00h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B. Enable CC-A/B (01h) *Disable CC-A/B...
9 - 68 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39 (01h) *Disable TLC39 (00h)
Symbologies 9 - 69 UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h UPC symbols can be “linked” with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol. There are three options for these symbols: • Select UPC Never Linked to transmit UPC bar codes regardless of whether a 2D symbol is detected. •...
9 - 70 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. Single Beep after both are decoded...
9 - 72 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols. Transmit AIM Symbology Identifiers must be enabled for this parameter to work.
Symbologies 9 - 73 Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Data Matrix (01h) Disable Data Matrix (00h)
9 - 74 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular Data Matrix bar codes only. Regular Only •...
Symbologies 9 - 75 Decode Mirror Images (Data Matrix Only) Parameter # F1h 19h Select an option for decoding mirror image Data Matrix bar codes: • Always - decode only Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images • Never - do not decode Data Matrix bar codes that are mirror images •...
9 - 76 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Maxicode Parameter # F0h, 26h To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Maxicode (01h) Disable Maxicode (00h) QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 9 - 77 QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only. Inverse Only •...
9 - 80 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The decoder offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the decoder’s aggressiveness decreases.
9 - 82 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The decoder offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and decoder aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Symbologies 9 - 83 Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h, 7Dh The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the decoder from decoding the symbol.
9 - 84 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The decoder can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 Macro PDF symbols.
Macro PDF sequence only when the entire sequence is scanned and decoded. Use the beeper and LED signals provided with the Symbol PL4507 when using this mode to ensure proper user feedback. If the decode data exceeds the limit of 50 symbols, there is no transmission because the entire sequence was not scanned.
9 - 86 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Transmit Macro PDF Control Header Parameter # B8h When enabled, this activates transmission of the control header, which contains the segment index and the file ID, in Macro PDF symbols. For example, the field may be: \92800000\725\120\343. The five digits after the \928 are the segment index (or block index), and \725\120\343 is the file ID.
Symbologies 9 - 87 Flush Macro Buffer This flushes the buffer of all decoded Macro PDF data stored to that point, transmits it to the host device, and aborts from Macro PDF mode. Flush Macro PDF Buffer Abort Macro PDF Entry This clears all currently-stored Macro PDF data in the buffer without transmission and aborts from Macro PDF mode.
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Chapter 10 Miscellaneous Options Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is transmitted to the host device. The decoder ships with the settings shown in the Miscellaneous Options Default Table on page 10-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults).
10 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. Other parameters, such as Prefix Value, require scanning several bar codes. See each parameter for descriptions of this procedure.
Miscellaneous Options 10 - 3 Miscellaneous Parameters Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when the decoder is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
10 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Prefix/Suffix Values For SSI Hosts: Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah For Non-SSI Hosts: Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah A prefix and/or one or two suffixes can be appended to scan data for use in data editing.
Miscellaneous Options 10 - 5 Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 10-4.
Miscellaneous Options 10 - 7 Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter # 5Eh Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.
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Chapter 11 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. This enables editing scan data to suit the particular requirements. To implement ADF, scan a related series of bar codes which begin on page 11-8 that allows programming the decoder with ADF rules.
11 - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Using ADF Bar Codes When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning. To program each data formatting rule: • Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 11-8.
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 3 Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication Begin New Rule 11-8 High High Code 128 11-11 High High Send next 5 characters 11-28 High High Send <CTRL M> 11-49 High High Send next 5 characters...
11 - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide and the cashier keys the price manually. To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as: Scan Rule Belongs to Set 1. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 5 Note also that using standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, and the previous hierarchy also applies to them. For the decoder, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format on page 10-5.
11 - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide ADF Bar Codes Table 11-1 lists the bar codes available through ADF. ADF Bar Codes Table 11-1 Page Parameter Number Special Commands 11-8 Pause Duration 11-8 Begin New Rule 11-8 Save Rule...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 7 ADF Bar Codes (Continued) Table 11-1 Page Parameter Number Move Cursor 11-31 Send Pause 11-32 Skip Ahead 11-33 Skip Back 11-34 Send Preset Value 11-36 Remove All Spaces 11-36 Crunch All Spaces 11-36 Stop Space Removal 11-36 Remove Leading Zeros 11-37...
11 - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide ADF Bar Codes (Continued) Table 11-1 Page Parameter Number End of Message 11-100 11-100 11-104 Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter, along with the Send Pause parameter on page 11-32, inserts a pause in the data transmission. Set the pause by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes) representing a 0.1 second interval in the range of...
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 9 Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules Quit Entering Rules Scan the bar code below to quit entering rules. Quit Entering Rules...
11 - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets...
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 11 Criteria Code Types Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all desired codes in succession, before selecting other criteria. Do not select a code type to apply the rule to all code types Code 39 Codabar GS1 DataBar-14...
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11 - 12 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code Types (continued) IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13 ISSN...
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11 - 14 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code Types (continued) ISBT 128 Coupon Code Chinese 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 US Postnet US Planet UK Postal...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 15 Code Types (continued) Japan Postal Australian Postal Netherlands KIX Code USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail UPU FICS Postal PDF417 MicroPDF...
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11 - 16 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code Types (continued) Macro PDF Macro MicroPDF MaxiCode Datamatrix QR Code MicroQR TLC 39...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 17 Code Types (continued) UPC/EAN Composites GS1 DataBar and EAN128 Composites Aztec Aztec Rune NOTE When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from an application that uses symbol separators.
11 - 18 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length. Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only.
11 - 22 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code Lengths (continued) 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string.
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 23 Specific String, Any Location Scan the following bar code. Enter a location by scanning a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary) using the Numeric Keypad on page 11-24. Scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 11-91.
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11 - 24 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Numeric Keypad Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
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11 - 26 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Rule Belongs To Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page 11-3 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 27 Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 11-91, or send the next X characters. Note that only bar codes for Send Next 1 to 20 appear here, and can be scanned multiple times to send values greater then 20.
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11 - 28 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 5 Characters Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 29 Send Data (continued) Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters...
11 - 30 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters Setup Field(s) Setup Field(s) Definitions Table 11-2 Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan the Move Cursor To...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 31 Setup Field(s) Definitions (Continued) Table 11-2 Parameter Description Page Move Cursor to Last Occurrence This action replaces all occurrences of a selected string with another 11-32 of String and Replace All user-defined string, and moves the cursor to the beginning of the last occurrence.
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11 - 32 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Move Cursor (continued) Move Cursor Past Character Move Cursor Past Specific String Move Cursor to Specific String and Replace Move Cursor to Last Occurrence of String and Replace All Skip to End Send Pause Scan the bar code below to insert a pause in the transmission of data.
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 33 Skip Ahead Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters. Skip Ahead 1 Character Skip Ahead 2 Characters Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters...
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11 - 34 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Skip Ahead (continued) Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back 1 Character Skip Back 2 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 35 Skip Back (continued) Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters Skip Back 7 Characters Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters Skip Back 10 Characters...
11 - 36 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan Prefix and Scan Suffix bar codes on page 10-4. Send Prefix Send Suffix Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed.
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 37 Remove Leading Zeros Scan the bar code below to remove all leading zeros. Remove Leading Zeros Stop Zero Removal Scan the bar code below to disable the removal of zeros. Stop Zero Removal...
11 - 38 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by Send commands. Pad Spaces To Length 1...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 39 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 8 Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12 Pad Spaces To Length 13 Pad Spaces To Length 14...
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11 - 40 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16 Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18 Pad Spaces To Length 19 Pad Spaces To Length 20...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 41 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 22 Pad Spaces To Length 23 Pad Spaces To Length 24 Pad Spaces To Length 25 Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28...
11 - 42 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by Send commands.
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 43 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 4 Pad Zeros To Length 5 Pad Zeros To Length 6 Pad Zeros To Length 7 Pad Zeros To Length 8 Pad Zeros To Length 9 Pad Zeros To Length 10...
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11 - 44 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12 Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15 Pad Zeros To Length 16...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 45 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 18 Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24...
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11 - 46 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29 Pad Zeros To Length 30...
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 47 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule. Beep Once Beep Twice Beep Three Times Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke to send Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B...
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11 - 48 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G Send Control H Send Control I...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 49 Control Characters (continued) Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P...
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11 - 50 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 51 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ]...
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11 - 52 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control 6 Send Control - Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters to send. Send Space Send ! Send “ Send #...
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11 - 62 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g Send h Send i...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 63 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o Send p...
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11 - 64 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 65 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~...
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11 - 66 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 67 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt G Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M...
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11 - 68 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt N Send Alt O Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 69 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [...
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11 - 70 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt \ Send Alt ]...
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 83 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key...
11 - 84 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions will tap the specified key while holding the System Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key is dependant upon...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 85 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B Send GUI C...
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11 - 86 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI D Send GUI E Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H Send GUI I Send GUI J...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 87 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q...
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11 - 88 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W Send GUI X...
Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 89 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI Y Send GUI Z Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn On Rule Set 1 Turn On Rule Set 2 Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4...
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11 - 90 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued) Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn Off Rule Set 1 Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 3 Turn Off Rule Set 4...
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Advanced Data Formatting 11 - 95 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) NOTE Numeric bar codes below should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad...
Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults Parameter Scanning Enable Beeper Tone Medium Beeper Volume High Trigger Modes Level Motion Enhancement for Presentation Mode F1 A6h Disable Motion Enhancement Performance Setting...
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A - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Multicode Mode F1h A5h Disable 4-16 Multicode Expression F1h 95h 4-17 Imager Preferences Decoding Autoexposure F0h 29h Enable Decoding Illumination...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number JPEG Quality Value F0h 31h 5-21 JPEG Size Value F1h 31h 40 (41K) 5-21 Image Enhancement F1h 34h 5-22 Image Edge Sharpening F1h 98h 5-23 Image Contrast Enhancement...
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A - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Interpacket Delay F0h 4Fh 0 ms 6-17 Event Reporting Decode Event F0h 00h Disable 6-18 Boot Up Event F0h 02h...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number USB FN1 Substitution Disable Function Key Mapping Disable 8-10 Simulated Caps Lock Disable 8-10 Convert Case None 8-11 Disable All Symbologies UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable...
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A - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number ISSN EAN F1h 69h Disable 9-23 Code 128 Code 128 Enable 9-24 Set Length(s) for Code 128 D1h D2h...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable 9-42 Set Lengths for I 2 of 5 16h 17h 9-43 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable...
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A - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit F1h 6Fh Disable 9-58 Inverse 1D F1h 4Ah Regular 9-59 Postal Codes...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 9 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number 2D Symbologies PDF417 Enable 9-71 MicroPDF417 Disable 9-71 Code 128 Emulation Disable 9-72 Data Matrix F0h 24h Enable 9-73 Data Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Regular 9-74...
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A - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Non-SSI Prefix Value 63h, 69h <CR><LF> 10-4 Non-SSI Suffix 1 Value 62h, 68h <CR><LF> 10-4 Non-SSI Suffix 2 Value 64h, 6Ah <CR><LF>...
Standard Default Parameters A - 11 Reserved Parameters The Symbol PL4507 reports the following parameters, however these parameters are reserved for future use. 0x20 • 0x21 • 0x3A • 0x3B • • 0x3C • 0x3D • 0x3E • 0x3F •...
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Appendix B Programming Reference Code Identifiers AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: Flag Character (ASCII 93) Code Character (see Table B-1) Modifier Character (see Table B-2) The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-2.
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B - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Type Symbol Code Character AIM Code Character Coupon Code E (UPC portion) C (Code 128 portion) GS1 DataBar Family Matrix 2 of 5 UCC Composite, TLC 39...
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Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Modifier Characters Table B-2 Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing. Reader has checked one check character. Reader has checked and stripped check character. Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion. Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked one check character.
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B - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide AIM Code Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-2 Code Type Option Value Option D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123...
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Programming Reference B - 5 AIM Code Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-2 Code Type Option Value Option PDF417, Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 symbology Micro PDF417 specifications. Note: When this option is transmitted, the receiver cannot reliably determine whether ECIs have been invoked or whether data byte has been doubled in transmission.
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B - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide AIM Code Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-2 Code Type Option Value Option QR Code Model 1 symbol. Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented.
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Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
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D - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Numeric Bar Codes (continued) For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Numeric Bar Codes D - 3 Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
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Appendix E ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Table Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F 1007 CTRL G 1008...
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E - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021 CTRL U...
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ASCII Character Set E - 3 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
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E - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088...
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ASCII Character Set E - 5 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
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E - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide ALT Key Standard Default Tables Table E-2 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071...
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ASCII Character Set E - 7 USB GUI Key Character Set Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056...
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E - 8 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W...
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E - 10 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13 5014...
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ASCII Character Set E - 11 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
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Glossary Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface.
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Glossary - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Bits per Second (bps). Bits transmitted or received. Boot or Boot-up. The process a computer goes through when it starts. During boot-up, the computer can run self-diagnostic tests and configure hardware and software.
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Glossary - 3 Continuous Code. A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density. Dead Zone. An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular reflection may prevent a successful decode. Decode.
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Glossary - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide Hz. Hertz; A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
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Glossary - 5 MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol. Nominal.
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Glossary - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide RAM. Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly written and read. Reflectance. Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface. Resolution. The narrowest element dimension which is distinguished by a particular reading device or printed with a particular device or method.
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Glossary - 7 Symbology. The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39, PDF417, etc.). Terminal Emulation. A “terminal emulation” emulates a character-based mainframe session on a remote non-mainframe terminal, including all display features, commands and function keys. Tolerance.
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Index Numerics replace ......11-31 move cursor to start of data ....11-30 2D bar codes move cursor to string and replace .
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Index - 2 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide code lengths ......11-18 continuous bar code read ....4-16 code types .
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Index - 3 power mode ......4-12 code 39 check digit verification ..9-32 prefix/suffix values .
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Index - 4 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide UPC/EAN/JAN code 93 bar codes supplemental redundancy ... . . 9-14 code 93 ....... 9-37 UPC-A .
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Index - 6 Symbol PL4507 Decoder Integration Guide USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail ..9-64 thermal considerations ......2-2 power management .
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