OPTICON
Software Guide
MDL-1000/2000
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8-23-2 Fixing the Length of Interleaved 2of5 (0x16/0x17)
Length for Interleaved 2of5 may be set for “Any Length”, “One Discrete Length”, “Two Discrete
Lengths”, or “Length within a Range”.
The length of a code refers to the number of characters including check digits that the code
contains.
Fixing to One Discrete Length:
This option limits decodes to only those Interleaved 2of5 bar codes containing a selected length.
Length is selected from the numeric bar codes on page 108. For example, to decode only
Interleaved 2of5 bar codes with 14 characters, scan “Interleaved 2of5 – One Discrete Length”
and then scan numeric bar codes “1” followed by “4”.
(Note: Single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.)
To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan “Cancel” bar code on page 108.
Interleaved 2of5 – One Discrete Length
Fixing to Two Discrete Lengths:
This option limits decodes to only those Interleaved 2of5 bar codes containing either of two
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes on page 108. For example,
to decode only those Interleaved 2of5 bar codes containing either 2 or 14 characters, select
“Interleaved 2of5 – Two Discrete Lengths”. Then, scan numeric bar codes “0”, “2”, “1” and “4”.
(Note: Single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.)
To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan “Cancel” bar code on page 108.
Interleaved 2of5 – Two Discrete Lengths
Fixing to Length within a Range:
This option limits decodes to only those Interleaved 2of5 bar codes within a specified range. For
example, to decode Interleaved 2of5 bar codes containing between 4 and 12 characters, first
scan “Interleaved 2of5 – Length within a Range” and then scan numeric bar codes of “0”, “4”,
“1” and “2”.
(Note: Single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.)
To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan “Cancel” bar code on page 108.
Interleaved 2of5 – Length within a Range
Fixing to Any Length:
Scan this option to decode Interleaved 2of5 bar codes containing any number of characters.
(Note: Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for Interleaved 2of5.)
Interleaved 2of5 – Any Length
