Symbol SE 923, Integration Manual

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SE-923 Scan Engine Integration Guide
Set Lengths for Codabar
Parameter # L1 = 0x18, L2 = 0x19
Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters. See Table B-5 on
page B-7 for ASCII equivalents. To set lengths via serial commands, see
Setting Code Lengths
Via Serial Commands on page B-6.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Codabar One Discrete Length , then scan 1 , 4 , the
only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 5-102. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan the
CANCEL bar code on page 5-104.
CODABAR - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 ,
4 , the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 5-102. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan
the
CANCEL bar code on page 5-104.
CODABAR - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan
Codabar Length Within Range . Then scan 0 , 4 , 1 and 2 (single digit numbers must