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Accumulate Mode
Accumulate Mode
is an option allowing the TriCoder to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer, then transmit them to the
computer as if they had been a single bar code. This is useful for entering quantities and other variable data.
Accumulate Mode
works with Code 39, Code 93 and Code 128 only and can't be used with a check digit. When the TriCoder reads a
bar code with a
space as the first character
, it beeps and buffers the data without transmission. It continues to read and buffer bar
codes (up to 40 characters) until it reads a bar code
without a leading space
. Once it reads this last bar code, the entire buffer
(including that last code) is transmitted as one long bar code. A “double-minus” sign (--) bar code clears the buffer. Scanning a
“backspace” code (
$H
in Code 39) backspaces in Full ASCII mode. The
ENTER
code on this Barpad is a Code 39
Start/Stop
Character
only and assumes you have a
Terminator Character
specified. If you do not have a
Terminator Character
programmed in
your TriCoder, substitute the bar code for
CR
from the
FULL ASCII MENU
.
Accumulate Mode
must be turned on using the bar coded Setup Menu or by using the keypad and going into "
Change Setup
" while in
PROGRAMMING MODE.
Accumulate Mode
is located in the Code 39 parameters. Choose
4
to
Enable
or
5
to
Disable
this feature.
This numeric Code 39 "Barpad" illustrates ACCUMULATE Mode. Scan
5
,
3
,
8
, and
Enter
. The TriCoder transmits a single message
of “
538
”.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Clear
Backspace
Enter
