Opticon 25-WEDGE-06 User manual

Users Manual

Handheld CCD

Wedge Interface

25-WEDGE-06

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  CCD Scanning

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

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

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

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

User Maintenance ............................................. 6

Troubleshooting ................................................7

Technical Specifications .....................................9

Ordering Information....................................... 10

FCC Information.............................................. 11

Warranty ........................................................ 12

Glossary ......................................................... 13

Part II Bar Code Menu Functions

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

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

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

Symbology Additions ....................................... 21

UPC Settings................................................... 22

Code 39 Settings............................................. 25

Codabar Settings ............................................ 27

2 of 5 Settings ................................................ 29

Code 128 & MSI/Plessey Settings .................... 31

Intercharacter Delay ........................................ 32

Scan Code Delay ............................................. 34

Bar Code Length Options ................................. 35

Global Suffix Options ....................................... 36

Keyboard Emulation Options ............................ 37

Keystroke Emulation Options ............................ 38

Trigger Options ............................................... 41

Beeper Settings .............................................. 42

Transmit Current Settings ................................ 43

Read Mode ..................................................... 45

Page 1

General Information

CCD (charged coupled device) scanners are,

depending on model type, either contact or near

contact scanners. Because CCDs scan

automatically when approaching or pointing at a

bar code label, their operation is intuitive. CCDs

read difficult labels found on curved or irregular

surfaces and perform especially well in high

ambient light conditions. They are a cost-

effective, inexpensive alternatives to other

scanning technologies.

Featuring state-of-the-art imaging technology,

CCDs use the same sensor found in facsimile

machines or video camcorders. The CCD images

the bar code label, then converts the digital signals

into data the host computer can understand. By

capturing the bar code image all at once, the

scanner provides a fast, highly accurate read rate.

Miniature surface mount electronics make up the

CCD scanners solid state construction. CCDs have

no moving mechanical parts and provide years of

trouble-free operation.

Page 2

Wedge Interface

The HLT/ELT series Wedges have built-in

intelligence to connect directly to a personal

computer without the need for a separate decoder

box. Scanned bar code labels 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 needed

•Same communication signal format as

keyboard

•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 scanner from its packaging and

inspect it for damage. If the scanner was

damaged in transit, call the Opticon Customer

Service Dept. at 800-636-0090.

Installation

A Y connection cable is provided for installation.

The scanner is installed or wedged between the

keyboard and the computers CPU.

The Y cable connects both

the scanner and the keyboard

to the computer.

WARNING!

In order to avoid possibility of

damage to the computer, install the

CCD scanner and Y cable when

power to the system is OFF.

Page 4

Programming the Scanner

This manual provides an easy way of changing

certain parameters. A parameter is changed by

reading a specific bar code associated to a specific

function.

To select menu options:

1. Scan Start/End Program Menu. The

scanner will beep continuously to indicate that

it is ready to be programmed.

2. Make parameter selection from menu (a beep

and a green light indicates that the parameter

has been scanned).

3. Scan  Start/End Program Menu. This

completes the operation and the new

parameter is saved in memory.

The CCD reader is normally programmed as a

keyboard wedge for IBMs XT, AT, or PS/2 Models

50, 60, 70 and 80. If the host computer is not one

of these models, refer to Computer Type

Selection on page 18 to make another selection.

NOTE: (B) A pointing finger indicates scanner

default settings.

Page 5

Scanning

If the scanner has a switch, depress button on

underside to turn the scanner on. Red LED

illumination will emit from the scan window. If the

scanner does not have a trigger switch, then the

LEDs will automatically remain on as long as the

computer system is on.

NOTE: The scanner will not read any bar code

label which is wider than the scan window.

1. Approach, point or touch the bar code label

with the scan window of the CCD scanner.

2. Scan within a distance of 0 to 1.0" (2.3"

window); 0 to 2.5" (3.2" window) from the bar

code label.

3. Center the CCD scan window on bar code label

for fastest read.

4. The scanner will beep to indicate an audible

good read * (if beeper has not been turned off

by a menu option).

5. A green LED indicator will visually signal a

good read.

* The scanner reads all bar code symbologies

listed in the menu section of this manual.

good read

indicator

scan

window

Page 6

User Maintenance

Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance

that is required.

♦Do not allow any abrasive material to touch

the window.

♦Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth.

♦Clean the scan window using a soft cloth or a

cotton tipped swab moistened with water.

♦Do not remove the nose of the scanner.

Opticon 25-WEDGE-06 User manual

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