Opticon 25-WEDGE-04 User manual

Users Manual

Smart Wand

Wedge Interface

25-WEDGE-04

Ver. May 2000

8 Olympic Drive

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Tel 845.365-0090

Fax 845.365-1251

www.opticonUSA.com

NOTICE

Opticon has taken every step to ensure that the

information included in this manual is accurate,

however we reserve the right to change any

specification at any time without prior notice.

Table of Contents

PART I  Set-Up

General Information ..........................................1

Wedge Interface ...............................................2

Set Up .............................................................3

Scanning ..........................................................5

Troubleshooting ................................................6

Technical Specifications .....................................8

FCC Information.............................................. 10

Warranty ........................................................ 11

Glossary ......................................................... 12

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

Part II Bar Code Menu Functions

Reset All Defaults ............................................ 17

Computer Type Selection ................................. 18

Symbology Selection ....................................... 19

Symbology Additions ....................................... 20

UPC Settings................................................... 21

Code 39 Settings............................................. 24

Codabar Settings ............................................ 26

2 of 5 Settings ................................................ 28

Code 128 & MSI/Plessey Settings .................... 30

Bar Code Length Options ................................. 31

Scan Code Delay ............................................. 32

Intercharacter Delay ........................................ 33

Beeper Settings .............................................. 35

Trigger Options (MSH-220 Only) ....................... 36

Suffix Options ................................................. 37

Keyboard Emulation Options ............................ 38

Keystroke Emulation Options............................ 39

Transmit Current Settings ................................ 42

Page 1

General Information

The Opticon smart wand is an intelligent wand

with a built-in, state-of-the-art 16-bit single chip

decoder. Housed in a durable ABS plastic case, the

Opticon smart wand offers unparalleled perfor-

mance at an economical price with the following

features:

 Built-in internal decoder

 Optional Good Read LED indicator light

 Good Read audible beeper

 Optional ON/OFF switch (MSH-220)

 User replaceable ruby ball tip and cable

 Autodiscriminates among all major bar code

symbologies

 Bar code menu programmable

Page 2

Wedge Interface

The Opticon smart wand has built-in intelligence to

connect directly to a personal computer without

the need for a separate decoder box. Scanned bar

codes appear to the computer as if the data was

typed into the keyboard. Normal operation of the

keyboard is unaffected. The wedge interface is

compatible with virtually any application program

accepting keyboard input.

Advantages

Low cost  no separate decoder box required

No special software installation or technical

support required

Same communication signal format as key-

board

Simple installation

No external power supply

Full featured bar code menu offers user

flexibility

Uses existing keyboard type

Page 3

Set Up

Unpacking

Remove the smart wand from its packaging and

inspect it for damage. If the smart wand was

damaged in transit, call the Opticon Customer

Service Dept. at 800-636-0090.

Installation

A Y connection cable is provided for installation.

The smart wand is installed or wedged between

the keyboard and the computers CPU. The Y

cable connects both the smart wand and the

keyboard to the computer.

WARNING!

In order to avoid possibility of damage

to the computer, turn OFF the computer

prior to installing the smart wand.

Install both wand and Y cable while

power to the system is OFF.

Page 4

User Maintenance

There is no user maintenance required for the

OPTICON smart wand. Replacement wand tips

and cables are available from Opticon. To remove

wand tip, simply rotate the tip counter-clockwise.

To remove cable, simply pry the rubber cover

backward and remove the cable from the wand.

Programming the Smart Wand

This Users Guide provides an easy way of chang-

ing certain parameters. A parameter is changed

by scanning a specific bar code associated to a

specific function.

To select menu options:

1. Scan START. The smart wand will beep

intermittently to indicate that it is ready to be

programmed.

2. Make parameter selection from menu. A beep

and a read light (MSH-220 only) indicates that

the parameter has been scanned.

3. Scan END. This completes the operation and

the new parameter is saved in memory.

The smart wand is typically programmed as a

keyboard wedge for IBMs AT or PS/2 models 50,

60, 70 and 80. If the host computer is not one of

these models, please refer to Computer Type

Selection on page 18 of the bar code scanning

menu to make another selection.

NOTE: (B) A pointing finger indicates scanner

default settings.

Page 5

Scanning

If the wand has a trigger switch, press button near

the tip. Red LED illumination will emit from the

ruby ball tip of the wand. If the wand does not

have a trigger switch, then the red LED will remain

illuminated as long as the computer system is on.

1. Place the tip of the wand about ¼ to ½ inch

to the right or left of the bar code. The wand

top must make contact with the bar code

label.

2. Move the wand over the bar code label quickly

with uniform speed. For maximum perfor-

mance, slightly tilt the wand while scanning.

3. The wand will beep to indicate an audible

good read (if it does not beep, confirm that

beeper is enabled (page 38). If the wand has

a Good Read LED indicator (MSH-220 only),

it will illuminate indicating a good read.

NOTE: The wand will read all bar code symbologies

listed in the menu section of this Guide.

Page 6

Troubleshooting

A. If LEDs do not light up when installation

instructions are followed:

Make sure there is power to the system

Recycle computer power

Confirm computer fuses are ok.

Check for loose cable connection

B. If the wand tip lights up, Good Read beep is

audible, but outputs random characters to

screen, verify that the wand has been pro-

grammed to the correct settings:

Confirm selected Computer Type

matches the type of computer being used.

Adjust Intercharacter Delay settings.

Intercharacter delay settings will vary

according to the computer type being

used.

Is a dedicated file server being used?

Non-dedicated file serves may cause

problems for a Wedge interface. Opticon

recommends using an RS232C CCD smart

wand on non-dedicated file servers.

3. If the wand tip lights up, but Good Read

beep is not heard and no data appears on the

computer:

Is the bar code label readable? Does it

meet bar code specifications?

Does the smart wand read other bar code

labels? (If yes, the non-reading label may

be a label which the smart wand is not

programmed to decode.)

NOTE: If after performing these checks, the

smart wand is still not functioning, contact your

distributor or call Opticon Technical Support at

800-636-0090.

Opticon 25-WEDGE-04 User manual

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