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ASP Portable Barcode Reader
Configuration Functions
Listed below is a description of the Function codes which can be used to
configure your Portable BCR. These functions are selected by pressing the
FUNC
key followed by the indicated 2 digit number.
Configuration settings made using these functions are stored in the Portable
BCR's battery-backed memory, and remain in effect even if the power is turned
off.
As delivered, the Portable BCR may not be set up correctly for your computer
or software, so you should check the suitability of settings when you first
receive your unit, and configure it as required.
00
Displays the Portable BCR firmware version number, date and the amount
of memory fitted to the unit.
01
Used to set allowable barcode types. ASP's Portable Barcode Reader
accepts Code 128, Code 93, UPC/EAN, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of
5, UPC/EAN with supplementary codes, Full ASCII Code 39, EAN-128
and ITF-14. Best results are obtained when only the required barcode types
are selected, with all others turned off.
02
Sets output emulation and options; IBM XT/AT/PS/2, RS-232 and Scan
Code format.
03
Sets miscellaneous options - output terminator (None, CR, CR + LF or
TAB), "reverse shift" mode, RS-232 echo, Keypress echo, and beeper
loudness.
Reverse shift
mode is used with IBM PC type computers where the
keyboard is operated with the SHIFT-LOCK key depressed.
RS-232 echo
should be turned on when a video terminal is connected to the
Portable BCR and used to send commands to the unit.
When
Keypress echo
is turned on, all keypad entries (except the
FUNC
key) will be output by the Portable BCR.
The Portable BCR's beeper volume can be set to loud or soft to your
personal preference.
04
Sets miscellaneous barcode parameters, such as Codabar start/stop code
options, UPC output formats, and "slow scan" mode.
Codabar has two sets of four start/stop codes which share the same barcode
patterns. The Portable BCR can be set up to output the same or different
sets for start and stop codes, to output the start and stop codes in upper or
lower case, or to not output them at all.
UPC-A codes can be output in their native 12 digit form, or translated to
EAN codes and output as 13 digits. Options are also available to expand 6-
digit UPC-E barcodes to UPC-A, and to convert "978" EAN-13 Book ID
symbols to ISBN numbers, including the ISBN check-digit.
Depending on your personal preference, or scanning style, you may obtain
best results by turning on slow scan mode.
