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EC3000 Installation and Operator’s Manual 

71U-1409-300K; REV 20 

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6.2  Bar Code Coupon Reading Using the In-Counter Version 

The In-Counter version’s integrated bar code image scanner target area is actually a cone area projected up from within 
the Unit.  This allows scanning of coupons as they are brought in towards the scan window. 

The Unit provides an audible indication when bar code data is  “

transmitted

” to the host system.  The audible indication 

does not indicate that the passenger data is valid for the specific flight, but only that the bar code presented was accurately 

scanned and transmitted

”.   

 

 
6.3  Bar Code Data and Configuration 

The Unit utilizes industry standard bar code image scanners.  Scanned bar code data is transmitted to the host system as 
straight data or with various identifiers (like the AIM ID code) or format characters like the hard coded transaction code 
“HCTC”.  See the typical format examples below: 

[STX]“Bar Code Data”[ETX] 

- Standard BC data only format  

[STX]“Bar Code Data”[CR][ETX] 

- Standard BC data only with carriage return after the data  

[STX]‘AIM ID’“Bar Code Data”[ETX] 

- Standard BC data with AIM ID 

[STX]‘SITA ID’“Bar Code Data”[ETX] 

- Standard BC data with SITA “C” Mode ID 

[STX]‘AEA ID’“Bar Code Data”[ETX] 

- Standard BC data with AEA 2006 ID 

[STX]‘HCTC’“Bar Code Data”[ETX] 

- Standard BC data with HCTC  

[STX]BCRI#“Bar Code Data”[ETX] 

- Standard BC data with the AEA BCRI# string (BC inserted)  

[STX]‘HCTC’BCRI#‘AEA ID’“Bar Code Data”[ETX]  - Standard BC format specified in AEA 2006 specification  

 

Code versions with specific communication protocols like SITA CUTE specifically define the bar code data format. 

Generic  AEA  code  versions  allow  the  barcode  data  format  to  be  customized  using  any  of the available options detailed 
above or any combination (see example below). 

 

[STX]‘HCTC’BCRI#‘AIM ID’“Bar Code Data”[CR][ETX] 

This  example  shows  the  addition  of  the  hard  coded  transaction  code,  the  BCRI#  AEA  string,  the  AIM  ID  code,  and  a 
carriage return added to the end of the BC data.  This example shows the order in which these configurable options wil l 
be added if enabled; so for example “HCTC” will always be directly after the [STX] and before any other configurable 
options and the BC data if enabled. 

The [STX] and [ETX] are typically 02

HEX

 and 03

HEX

 respectively. 

Summary of Contents for EC3000 Series

Page 1: ...www unimark com Unimark Service USA 800 255 6356 or 740 201 0080 EC3000 Series P N 71U 1409 300K 2008 REV 20 Installation Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...e 19 11 0 Customer Technical Support Page 20 11 1 Return Authorization Customer Service 11 2 Technical Support 12 0 Commands and Responses Page 21 12 1 AEA Commands Sequences 12 2 AEA Error Messages 1...

Page 3: ...le mounting platform to secure the Unit to any counter surface The magnetic stripe reader option will accept full size ATB coupons the ATB flight coupon section the ATB boarding pass stub and Wallet t...

Page 4: ...attachments The Unit must be installed on a flat and stable surface Do not install the Unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight Sunlight will affect the bar code scanner s ability to read boa...

Page 5: ...ward from the Mount 3 Verify the Unit is clear of the Mount 4 Remove the cables from the rear of the unit Installing the Unit onto the Mount 1 Make sure all required cables are connected 2 Align the U...

Page 6: ...l power supply module The external power supply module incorporates an IEC 320 power connection accepting 110 220VAC 50 60Hz The power supply module must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet to...

Page 7: ...Page 7 of 24 71U 1409 300K REV 20 EC3000 Installation and Operator s Manual Counter Top Version Connector Access...

Page 8: ...m the Unit depends on FW option CR Carriage Return character 0DHEX Used in conjunction with LF to separate magnetic TRACK and BLOCK fields DC1 XON character 11HEX Used to indicate that the host serial...

Page 9: ...s accurately scanned and transmitted The AEA CB CC and CE or equivalent non AEA protocol commands are used to generate audible and visible indications of Ok to Board or Do Not Board conditions same as...

Page 10: ...BC data only with carriage return after the data STX AIM ID Bar Code Data ETX Standard BC data with AIM ID STX SITA ID Bar Code Data ETX Standard BC data with SITA C Mode ID STX AEA ID Bar Code Data E...

Page 11: ...e t bracket so that the interface cable connection located at the rear of the unit 7 1 3 Remove the screws from the bottom of the swipe reader and secure the t bracket to the reader 7 1 4 Remove the t...

Page 12: ...eader as long as the magnetic strip always faces directly towards the face of the magnetic head The coupon symbol on top of the reader indicates proper coupon orientation The Unit reads and transmits...

Page 13: ...sert any other kind of printout except ATB coupons 4 Avoid inserting coupons which have staples in them If this is unavoidable make sure staples are placed in the center of the coupon Staples placed a...

Page 14: ...TAB elements per the AEA standard This mode can drastically reduce the amount of data sent to the host system and uses the processing power of the Unit to sort through the magnetic data instead of the...

Page 15: ...Reset Button A Reset button is provided to allow the operator to perform a hard reset or restart of the Unit same as a full power cycle The button s function is indicated by the symbol During any poin...

Page 16: ...sity levels of the audible indicator Stop at the desired level and then power cycle the Unit This will save the setting and re initialize the unit 8 5 Power ON Indicator A single light source is provi...

Page 17: ...id looking into the scanner light source 2 Locate a soft non abrasive lint free cloth 3 Wipe the lens area see diagram below for lens location 4 If some particles continue to cling to lens area use ca...

Page 18: ...ader the only acceptable cleaning solution is 99 Isopropyl Alcohol NEVER use a water based solution to clean rollers or read head Some water based solutions can damage the rubber elastomer on the roll...

Page 19: ...t Relocate the Unit if necessary 10 4 2 Shade the display with your hand If the display still cannot be seen return the Unit to Unimark or a certified service center 10 5 Bar code scanner will not tra...

Page 20: ...IP WITH RECEIPT PAPER ROLL INSTALLED 11 1 2 Packaging Use original packaging materials or equivalent If not available Unimark can provide at a small cost 11 1 3 Enter the RA on the packing list and on...

Page 21: ...ator time period Unit response STX PTTC PROK ETX after magnetic coupon has been read STX HCTC PROK ETX after bar code coupon has been read There are variations of this command intended to control cutt...

Page 22: ...ming the host system supports the download function HOST command sequence STX PDvvvvvvvvvvbbbbbbb ETX Unit response STX HCTC PDOKvvvvvvvvvv ETX Where vvvvvvvvvv is the 10 digit version number being lo...

Page 23: ...etails on these commands 4 EC3 is the default Hard Coded Transaction Code HCTC for the Unit in Generic AEA mode This may vary for other operating modes such as CUTE which is 5 spaces by default 12 2 A...

Page 24: ...rred in shipping Any warranty work to be performed by Unimark shall be subject to Unimark s confirmation that such product meets Unimark warranty In the event of a defect covered by its warranty Unima...

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