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IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself. DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery. DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 3 Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 3 INTRODUCTION ................................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.2 Laser Mode....................................................................................................................... 38 1.6.3 Auto Off Mode...................................................................................................................38 1.6.4 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................38 1.6.5 Aiming Mode..........................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.5.7 Inter-Character Delay .......................................................................................................82 2.5.8 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 82 2.5.9 ACK/NAK Timeout ............................................................................................................ 83 2.6 USB HID via the Cradle......................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.10 Code 128 ..............................................................................................................................126 4.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .............................................................................................................127 4.11.1 Code ID Transmission..................................................................................................127 4.11.2 Field Separator (GS Character).....................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.24.1 Japan Postnet ..............................................................................................................152 4.24.2 Australian Planet..........................................................................................................152 4.24.3 Dutch Planet.................................................................................................................152 4.24.4 USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Planet..............................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.4.3 Total Number of Fields...................................................................................................212 6.4.4 Field Settings..................................................................................................................213 6.4.5 Pause Field Setting ........................................................................................................219 6.5 Configuring Format — Define Transmission Sequence ..........................
INTRODUCTION The Metapace S-22 scanner, which is specifically designed to answer your mobile demands, helps accelerate productivity while lowering the total cost of ownership. Intensive data collection jobs are made easier with fast, accurate barcode scanning in various working environments, especially in small businesses.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH METAPACE S-22 AND THE CRADLE INSTALLING THE BATTERY TO METAPACE S-22 When you first receive the package, the rechargeable battery is stored separately from the scanner. Insert the battery into the scanner first so that it can be charged when sitting in the cradle. Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life. 1) Hold the scanner still and insert the battery into the battery compartment at the bottom of the scanner.
Introduction SETTING UP THE CRADLE Capable of charging Metapace S-22, the cradle is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to the Cradle. The cradle is also an Auto-Sense stand when used with the scanner set to Auto-Sense mode. The table below describes the status of the power and communication LED indicators of the cradle.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual --- Blue, flashing Wait for connection request from the scanner (Slow flash at 0.
Introduction CHARGING THE BATTERY VIA THE CRADLE The battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge the battery to full before using the scanner. Please follow the steps below. Note: It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor). Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It is recommended charging the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual INSIDE THE PACKAGE The items included in the package may be different, depending on your order. Save the box and packaging materials for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner. Metapace S-22 Scanner Charging & Communication Cradle Rechargeable Li-ion battery Product CD Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based software Metapace.exe for configuration.
Introduction SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Most of the popular barcode symbologies are supported, as listed below. Each can be individually enabled or disabled. The scanner will automatically discriminate and recognize all the symbologies that are enabled. Refer to Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings for details of each symbology.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) Disabled GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Code 11 Composite Code Postal Code 2D Symbologies Disabled Composite CC-A/B Disabled Composite CC-C Disabled Composite TLC-39 Disabled US Postnet Enabled US Planet Enabled UK Postal Enabled Japan Postal Enabled Australian Postal Enabled Dutch Postal Enabled USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Disabled UPU FICS Postal Disabled
QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup barcodes contained in this manual or via the software Metapace.exe. This section describes the procedure of configuring the scanner by reading the setup barcodes and provides some examples for demonstration. Configuration Mode 1. Hold down the trigger about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. It will respond with a long beep and its LED will come on-off shortly. 2. Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Working Mode Upon powering up, the scanner will try to establish a connection with the cradle or a computer with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for details. The connection between the scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable. Note: If RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP is selected for output interface, the host can directly send serial commands to configure the scanner. For example, run HyperTerminal.
Quick Start ENTERING CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the “Enter Setup” barcode, which can be located at the bottom of almost every even page of this manual. The scanner will respond with six beeps and its LED indicator will become flashing red after reading the barcode. Enter Setup For configuring scanner parameters, see the “Read a Setup Barcode” section below.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE USER SETTINGS AS DEFAULTS For the scanner to keep the customized settings as user defaults, you must have it read the “Save as User Defaults” barcode. This is a normal setup barcode, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). After reading the “Update” barcode, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
Quick Start READING A SETUP BARCODE CONFIGURE PARAMETERS For most of the scanner parameters, only one read is required to set them to new values. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) when each parameter is set successfully. But for a number of special parameters, multiple reads are required to complete the setting. In this case, the scanner will respond with a short beep to indicate it needs to read more setup barcodes.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual The example below shows how to save your settings as “User Default” so that you may restore user defaults at a later time: Steps Action LED/Beeper Response when Successful 1 Power on the scanner… The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. 2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will be flashing red.
Quick Start The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action LED/Beeper Response when Successful 1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. 2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will become flashing red. 3 Read a Setup barcode...
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action LED/Beeper Response when Successful 1 Power on the scanner... The scanner will respond with a long beep (high tone) and its LED indicator will become solid red and go off quickly. 2 Enter the Configuration Mode… The scanner will respond with six beeps (high-low tone repeats three times), and its LED indicator will become flashing red. 3 Read a Setup barcode...
Quick Start LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The list shown below includes pages. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read a particular “List Page x” barcode. And then the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the scanned page to the host immediately.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual List settings regarding Editing Format 1 (1/2) List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 (2/2) List Page 12 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 (1/2) List Page 13 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 (2/2) List Page 14 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 (1/2) List Page 15 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 (2/2) List Page 16 List settings regarding Editing Format 4 (1/2) List Page 17 List settings regarding Editing Format 4 (2/2) Lis
Quick Start CREATING ONE-SCAN SETUP BARCODES The fact is most of the scanner parameters require only one read for setting new values. To facilitate configuring the scanner, you may create One-Scan setup barcodes for use.
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Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter will guide you through the features of the barcode scanner and how it can function for you. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Battery..................................................................... 1.2 Memory.................................................................... 1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ....
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.1.2 POWER ECONOMY The scanner features “Power-Saving”, “Auto Power Off” and “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” giving consideration to the power issue that is generally critical for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.2.2 AUTO POWER OFF For the scanner to save power, further to setting up “Power-Saving” mode, you may also need to enable “Auto Power Off”, which deals with a time for the scanner to automatically power off after power-on. Make the configuration that best suits your application while noting the following points: Auto Power Off: 1~254 minutes configurable. 0= Disable. 1. By default, the scanner automatically shuts down 10 minutes after power-on. 2.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Enable *Disable Read the barcode above to enable/disable automatic power-off for Test Mode. Note: “Auto Power Off Ignoring Scan Mode” only features enabling and disabling. It doesn’t feature the setting of auto power-off time. Such setting should be configured in the preceding setup of “Auto Power Off”.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.3 POWER ECONOMY VS. WPAN CONNECTION Before the scanner can communicate with the host computer, Bluetooth connection (or WPAN connection) needs to be established. The scanner’s power economy always accommodates itself to the establishment of the WPAN connection. The following describes how the scanner carries out power economy before and after the establishment of the WPAN connection: Before establishing a WPAN connection successfully… 1.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual from low to high upon the resumption. If the scanner fails to resume the connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” barcode. For BT SPP Slave Mode, the scanner waits for the host to re-connect. With the use of the cradle, the scanner tries to re-connect to the cradle unless you turn off the scanner.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.2 MEMORY The collected data can be sent back to a host computer one by one via the WPAN connection or stored in flash memory when the scanner is set to Memory mode. 1.2.1 TRANSMIT BUFFER By default, transmit buffer is enabled and for use when the scanner is out of connection range. Upon reading a barcode successfully within range, the scanner responds with one short beep (high tone) and its LED indicator becomes solid green and goes off quickly.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.2.2 MEMORY MODE The scanner keeps 4 MB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means any real-time connection established with the host is disabled. Enable *Disable Warning: No real-time connection is allowed unless the memory mode is disabled. Memory Data Delay You may set a delay between each data record while transmitting data back to the host.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 8 sec Send Data The 4 MB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 246,723 scans based on EAN-13 barcodes. When it is used up, the scanner will respond with two short beeps (high-low tone) as a warning. You are advised to send data to the host immediately by having the scanner read the “Send Data” barcode below. It will resume the previous WPAN connection with the host temporarily.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide feedback for users. For example, the LED becomes solid red and goes off quickly upon powering on or running out of transmit buffer. You may tell the difference by the beeps – you will hear a long beep of high tone when powering on the scanner, and a long beep of low tone when the transmit buffer becomes full. Meaning Scanner LED Charging (On/Off ratio 0.5 s: 0.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.3.1 GOOD READ LED *Enable Good Read LED Disable Good Read LED 1.3.2 GOOD READ LED DURATION By default, the Good Read LED stays on for 40 milliseconds. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 254 in units of 10 milliseconds. Good Read LED Time-out after 0.01~2.54 sec. (*40 ms) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide feedback for users in various operating conditions.
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Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.4.3 LOW BATTERY ALARM By default, it will activate the beeper to give a warning when the battery capacity runs low. In order to prevent data loss, you are advised to replace the battery immediately when you hear two short beeps (high tone).
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.5 SEND “NR” TO HOST The scanner can send the “NR” string to the host to notify the No Read event.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6 SCAN MODES Different scan modes are supported – select the scan mode that best suits the requirements of a specific application. Refer to the comparison table below.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.2 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is held down. The scanning won’t stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, (2) the pre-set timeout expires, or (3) you release the trigger. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”. *Laser Mode 1.6.3 AUTO OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won’t stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, or (2) the pre-set timeout expires. Note: Refer to “Scanning Timeout”.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.5 AIMING MODE The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when the trigger is pressed again within one second. The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, or (2) the pre-set timeout expires. Aiming Mode Aiming Timeout You can limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second. Aiming Time-out after 1~15 sec. (*1) 1.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.7 PRESENTATION MODE The scanner will be expecting barcodes. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it. It is suggested to seat it in the Auto-Sense Stand for hands-free operation. Aiming Mode Low Light Enhancement Enabling Low Light Enhancement will cause the illumination to remain on at a low power in low lighting conditions.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.7 SCANNING TIMEOUT Specify the scanning time interval (1~254 sec.; 0= Disable) when the scan mode is set to any of the following: Laser mode Auto Off mode Auto Power Off mode Aiming mode Scanner Time-out after 0~254 sec. (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237.
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Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY (1D) Select the level of reading security. For example, If “No Redundancy” is selected, one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the “READER Event”. If “Two Times” is selected, it will take a total of three consecutive successful decoding of the same barcode to make the reading valid. The higher the reading security is (that is, the more redundancy the user selects), the slower the reading speed gets.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES The scanner is capable of decoding a mix of UPC/EAN barcodes with and without addons. The read redundancy (2~30 times) allows changing the number of times to decode a UPC/EAN barcode before transmission. The more redundancy you select, the higher the reading security is, and thus, the slower the reading speed becomes. You will have to compromise between reading security and decoding speed.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE Users can just seat the scanner in the cradle to have it enter Auto-Sense mode. With Auto-Sense mode enabled, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode; however, it works slightly differently from the original Laser mode. As the figure illustrated below, now the scanner will be expecting barcodes as long as it is seated in the cradle.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.12 NEGATIVE BARCODES Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. But for negative barcodes, they are printed in the opposite sense just like negative films. The spaces of negative barcodes are printed with a color darker than that of the bars.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.13 PICKLIST MODE Picklist Mode enables the decoder to decode only the barcodes aligned at the center under the laser aiming pattern.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.14 MOBILE PHONE/DISPLAY MODE By default this mode is disabled.
Chapter 2 SELECTING OUTPUT INTERFACE In order to establish a proper connection between your computer and the scanner, we suggest that you follow these instructions – 1) Install the battery and pull the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. 2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode. 3) Have the scanner read the associated barcodes to activate the desired interface. See the following sections for output interfaces supported.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.1 BT HID For BT HID, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.1 ACTIVATE BT HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When BT HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. By default, BT HID is activated on the scanner, and the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). Activate BT HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate BT HID and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237. Refer to the table below for the number of desired keyboard type.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.1.2 RESET CONNECTION For BT HID, you can only have the scanner connected to one computer at a time. If you want to connect the scanner to another host, you must have it read the “Reset Connection” barcode so that the current connection record will be cleared. Then, the scanner will restart itself automatically. Go through the whole process in 3.2.3 Connect to Dongle to establish a new connection.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Kanji Transmission Note: BT HID does not support these functions on PDAs – (1) Capital Lock Setting: Auto Detection (2) Digits Transmission: Numeric Key Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal Upper Row Lower Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted. Cap Lock Type Description Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only. Ignore Case *Case-sensitive Refer to 5.1 Letter Case.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”. This setting is not supported on PDAs.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.4 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Character Delay… (*0~254) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.1.6 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character Note: “By Character” transmit mode is required when working with iPhone or iPad. 2.1.7 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE By default, this interface employs special function codes (0x01 ~ 0x1F) defined in the Keyboard Wedge Table.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.9 TRANSMIT SPEED By default, the BT HID transmit speed is set to normal. Users can have the scanner work in quicker transmit speed by reading the Fast barcode. *Normal Fast 2.1.10 SIMPLE PAIRING FOR IPHONE/IPAD The window requiring pairing passcode is always pop-up when you are using a Bluetooth® connection to an iPhone or iPad.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.2 BT SPP SLAVE For BT SPP Slave, refer to Chapter 3 – Setting up a WPAN Connection for related connection settings. 2.2.1 ACTIVATE BT SPP SLAVE MODE Scan this barcode to have the scanner get into SPP Slave Mode. Activate BT SPP, Slave Mode 2.2.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.2.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.3 BT SPP MASTER As a SPP master device, the scanner will be able to resume connection with the host upon powering on again, as long as the host application is running. If the scanner fails to resume connection, it will try every 5 seconds to re-connect to the host unless you have the scanner read the “Reset Connection” or “Restore System Defaults” barcode. For BT SPP Master, refer 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings for related connection settings.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Note: Read the “Set Connection” barcode first, and then the “MAC ID” barcode within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” barcode, you may have the scanner read the setup barcodes for entering the MAC address. Have the scanner read the “Abort” barcode to cancel the operation at any time while reading setup barcodes for the MAC address.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.3.2 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Function Delay… (*0~254) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.3.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.4 KEYBOARD WEDGE VIA THE CRADLE The Y cable allows you to connect the scanner via the cradle to the keyboard input port of PC and you may join the keyboard as well. The scanned data will be transmitted to the host keyboard port as if it is manually entered via the keyboard. For example, run a text editor on your computer to receive the data.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.4.1 ACTIVATE KEYBOARD WEDGE & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When Keyboard Wedge interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate the cradle Keyboard Wedge & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read this barcode above to activate Keyboard Wedge and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237. Refer to the table below for the number of desired keyboard type.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.4.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Alternate Composing Laptop Support Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted. Cap Lock Type Description Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys.
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only. Ignore Case *Case-sensitive Refer to 5.1 Letter Case.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be “ON”. Kanji Transmission Kanji Transmission is supported by the scanner when either Bluetooth HID, Keyboard Wedge via the cradle or USB HID via the cradle is selected for the output interface.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character. For example, [Alt] + [065] will be sent to host for the character “A” regardless the keyboard type you are using. Yes *No Laptop Support By default, laptop support is disabled. It is suggested to enable this feature if you connect the wedge cable to a laptop without an external keyboard being inter-connected.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.4.4 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Function Delay… (*0~254) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-function delay.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5 RS-232 VIA THE CRADLE Use the RS-232 cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the serial port of PC, and connect the power supply cord. The associated RS-232 parameters must match those configured on the computer. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
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Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.5 STOP BIT 2 stop bits *1 stop bit 2.5.6 FLOW CONTROL By default, there is no flow control in use. Select the flow control (handshake) method. Options Description No No flow control Scanner Ready The scanner will activate the RTS signal upon powering on. After each good read, the scanner will then wait for the CTS signal to become active. Data will not be sent until the CTS signal becomes active.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.5.7 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Character Delay… (*0~254) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.5.9 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6 USB HID VIA THE CRADLE For USB HID, use the USB cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. Warning: When the cradle is solely on USB power, the provided current may be insufficient for it to function normally. You must connect the power supply cord.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.1 ACTIVATE USB HID & SELECT KEYBOARD TYPE When USB HID interface is activated, you will have to select a keyboard type to complete this setting. Activate the cradle USB HID & Select Keyboard Type… 1) Read the barcode above to activate USB HID and select a keyboard type. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237. Refer to the table below for the number of desired keyboard type. 3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6.2 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits Transmission Alphabets Layout By default, the alphabets layout is set to normal mode, also known as the standard English layout. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary. The scanner will make adjustments when sending the "A", "Q", "W", "Z", "Y", and "M" characters according to this setting.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface US Keyboard Style – Normal QWERTY layout, which is normally used in western countries. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. French Keyboard Style – AZERTY French layout; see below for French Keyboard Style. Select “Upper Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the lower row is for special characters. German Keyboard Layout – QWERTZ German layout; see below for German Keyboard Style.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting. Options Description Normal Depends on the [Shift] key or [Shift Lock] setting Lower Row For QWERTY or QWERTZ keyboard Upper Row For AZERTY keyboard *Normal Upper Row Lower Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Capital Lock Type & Setting In order to send the alphabets with correct case, the scanner needs to know the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard. Incorrect settings may result in reversed case of the alphabets being transmitted. Cap Lock Type Description Normal Normal type Capital Lock When enabled, the keys of alphabetic characters will be interpreted as capital letters. However, this does not affect the number or punctuation keys.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual *Capital Lock OFF Alphabets Transmission By default, the alphabets transmission is case-sensitive, meaning that the alphabets will be transmitted according to their original case, the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard, as well as the Capital Lock setting. Select [Ignore Case] to have alphabets transmitted according to the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard only. Ignore Case *Case-sensitive Refer to 5.1 Letter Case.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Digits Transmission By default, the alphanumeric keypad is used for transmitting digits. Select “Numeric Keypad” if you wish to use the keys on the numeric keypad. Numeric Key *Alphanumeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6.3 INTER-CHARACTER DELAY By default, the inter-character delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254 in units of millisecond, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every character being transmitted. The longer the delay time is, the slower the transmission speed will be. Inter-Character Delay… (*0~254) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the inter-character delay.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.5 HID CHARACTER TRANSMIT MODE By default, HID interface sends data to the host in batch. You may have the scanner read the “By Character” barcode to process data one character at a time. *Batch Processing By Character 2.6.6 SPECIAL KEYBOARD FEATURE By default, this interface employs special function codes (0x01 ~ 0x1F) defined in the Keyboard Wedge Table. However, users may want to get rid of these special codes within the barcodes to avoid data error.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.7 USB VIRTUAL COM VIA THE CRADLE Use the USB cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to the USB port of PC and connect the power supply cord. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. Warning: When the cradle is solely on USB power, the current may be insufficient for it to function normally. You must connect the power supply cord.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.7.3 ACK/NAK TIMEOUT By default, the scanner sends data to the host without waiting for an ACK/NAK response before sending more data. Specify a value, ranging from 1 to 99 in units of 0.1 second. If no response within the specified period of time, the scanner will attempt to send the same data two more times. If all three attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.
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Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The scanner can be configured to send data to a host computer wirelessly via the cradle, or to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Upon powering up, the scanner will be ready for establishing a WPAN connection. To establish a connection via the cradle after reading “Set Connection” and “Serial No.” labels … Interface Option Reference Keyboard Wedge 2.4 Keyboard Wedge via the Cradle RS-232 2.5 RS-232 via the Cradle USB HID 2.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3.1 CONNECTING VIA THE CRADLE By default, the interface of the cradle is set to “USB HID”. Use the interface cable to connect the scanner via the cradle to PC. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Note: If you are using USB Virtual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from the CD-ROM. Driver version 5.3 or later is required. Please remove older versions! 3.1.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.2 CHANGE INTERFACE If you want to change the interface cable of the cradle, use one of the scanners to configure the interface-related settings and it will pass the new settings to the cradle, which will then initialize and pass the settings to any other connected scanners. 1) Have the scanner read the “Set Connection” and “Serial Number” barcodes at the back of the cradle. 2) Within two minutes, connect the interface cable between the cradle and your computer.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3.2 CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH® DONGLE 3.2.1 CHANGE INTERFACE Below is the procedure to configure the scanner before establishing a WPAN connection via Bluetooth® dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the configuration mode.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.2.2 CONFIGURE RELATED SETTINGS Sniff Mode (Power-saving) By default, this feature is enabled, meaning the scanner will listen to the wireless network at a reduced rate. *Enable Disable Note: When connecting more than two scanners to a notebook computer or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless technology, we suggest that you disable the power-saving setting for a more reliable connection.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Authentication When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, you will have to remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection. The scanner allows up to 16 characters for a PIN code and provides two options for authentication: Enable Authentication with Preset PIN Have the scanner read the “Use preset PIN” barcode, and change the preset PIN if necessary.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Use random PIN No PIN required Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on the computer screen. Have the scanner read the setup barcode “Enter PIN Code in Decimal” or “Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal” to input the matching PIN code.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3.2.3 CONNECT TO DONGLE The procedure goes through associating devices for establishing a WPAN connection, which is pretty much the same except for the software you are using. If your computer is running Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1), you can use the software support that Windows® includes, or you can use the driver that the device manufacturer provides.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 4. Turn on the scanner with correct WPAN settings, such as select BT SPP or BT HID, broadcasting enabled, authentication enabled, and PIN code specified, etc. Select the check box of [My device is set up and ready to be found] on your computer. 5. Click [Next]. 6. Wait for a few seconds for the Wizard to search available devices nearby. The scanner will appear with its “serial number” as the device name.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 7. Click [Next]. 8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner.
Chapter 3 9. Setting up a WPAN Connection Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Note: When Bluetooth security is enabled without providing a pre-set PIN code, dynamic input of PIN code is supported. 10. Click [Finish].
Chapter 3 11. Setting up a WPAN Connection Now the target scanner will be listed as shown below. You can have up to seven scanners connected to one computer at the same time. Select and Remove Note: When any changes are made to authentication and PIN code on the scanner side, or you want to change to use BT HID, it is suggested that you remove the scanner from the paired device list (called unpairing) and go through the whole process to re-establish the connection. 12.
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Chapter 4 CHANGING SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS In this chapter, a brief on the symbology settings is provided for your reference. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Codabar ..................................................................112 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 .............................................114 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........................................115 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..................................................118 4.5 Code-25 – Chinese 25 ......................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Disable 4.1.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.2 CLSI CONVERSION When enabled, the CLSI editing strips the start/stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar barcode.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified. If “Fixed Length＂ is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Disable 4.2.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3 CODE 25 – INTERLEAVED 25 *Enable Disable 4.3.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. When desired, select one of the algorithms, USS or OPCC. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Do Not Verify USS Check Digit OPCC Check Digit 4.3.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.3.3 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to convert a 14-character barcode into EAN-13 if the following requirements are met: The barcode must have a leading 0 and a valid EAN-13 check digit. “Verify Check Digit＂ must be disabled.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified. If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable *Disable 4.4.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Matrix 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.4.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified. If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.5 CODE-25 – CHINESE 25 Enable *Disable 4.6 ITALIAN PHARMACODE (CODE32) Enable *Disable Note: Code 39 must be enabled first.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.7 CODE 39 *Enable Disable 4.7.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Code 39 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.7.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.7.3 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters. Code 39 Full ASCII *Standard Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time. 7.7.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Max. Length (*55) or Fixed Length 1 Min. Length (*4) or Fixed Length 2 7) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237 for the desired length. 8) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.8 TRIOPTIC CODE 39 Decide whether to decode Trioptic Code 39. Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tap cartridges. It always contains six characters. Code 39 Full ASCII *Standard Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled at the same time.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9 CODE 93 *Enable Disable 4.9.1 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified.
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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.11 GS1-128 (EAN-128) *Enable Disable Note: GS1-128 barcodes can be decoded only when this setting is enabled. 4.11.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the Code ID ("]C1") in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.11.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the FNC1 control character to human readable character).
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.12 ISBT 128 *Enable Disable 4.12.1 ISBT CONCATENATION Decide whether to decode and concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes. Disable ISBT Concatenation It will not concatenate pairs of ISBT barcodes it encounters. Enable ISBT Concatenation There must be two ISBT barcodes in order for the scanner to decode and perform concatenation. It does not decode single ISBT barcodes. Auto-discriminate ISBT Concatenation It decodes and concatenates pairs of ISBT barcodes immediately.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.2 ISBT CONCATENATION REDUNDANCY Specify the concatenation redundancy (2~20 times) when ISBT concatenation is enabled. ISBT Concatenation Redundancy 2~20 (*10) 1) Read the barcode above to specify the concatenation redundancy. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237 for the desired redundancy. 3) Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group I symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.13.3 GS1 DATABAR EXPANDED (RSS EXPANDED) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded (Groups I, II) *Disable The settings below apply to Group II symbologies only: GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.13.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited (Group III) *Disable Transmit Code ID Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Code ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Application ID Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.13.5 CONVERT TO UPC/EAN This only applies to GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional and GS1 DataBar Limited barcodes not decoded as part of a Composite barcode. Convert to EAN-13: It will strip the leading “010＂ from barcodes. “ 01” is the Application ID and must be followed by a single zero (the first digit encoded). Convert to UPC-A: It will strip the leading “0100＂ from barcodes. “01” is the Application ID and must be followed by two or more zeros (but not six zeros).
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 MSI Enable *Disable 4.14.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit(s) when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. *Single Modulo 10 Double Modulo 10 Modulo 10 & 11 4.14.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.14.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified. If “Fixed Length” is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16.1 ISBN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 978 and 979, to ISBN. Convert EAN-13 to ISBN *Do Not Convert 4.16.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.17 UCC COUPON EXTENDED CODE Decide whether to decode the following barcodes as Coupon Code.
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Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.18.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read UPC-A barcode, as well as its addons, into EAN-13. After conversion, the data follows EAN-13 format and is affected by EAN-13 programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 4.18.2 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. *Transmit UPC-A System Number Do Not Transmit 4.18.
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Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.19.1 SYSTEM NUMBER SELECTION Decide whether to decode the ordinary UPC-E barcodes only or both UPC-E0 and UPC-E1 barcodes. System number 0 enabled for decoding UPC-E0 barcodes. System number 1 enabled for decoding UPC-E1 barcodes. System Number 0 & 1 *System Number 0 Only Warning: Because of the way system number 1 is encoded, if both system numbers are enabled, the user might suffer from short scanning UPC-A or EAN-13 barcodes into UPC-E1 barcodes. 4.19.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.19.3 SYSTEM NUMBER TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the system number in the data being transmitted. Transmit UPC-E System Number *Do Not Transmit 4.19.4 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.20 CODE 11 Enable *Disable 4.20.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit(s). If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify One Check Digit Verify Two Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.20.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 11 Check Digit *Do Not Transmit Note: "Verify Check Digit" must be enabled first.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.20.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION To prevent the "short scan" error, define the "Length Qualification" settings to ensure that the correct barcode is read by qualifying the allowable code length. If "Max/Min Length" is selected, the maximum length and the minimum length must be specified. It only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between max/min lengths specified. If “Fixed Length＂ is selected, up to 2 fixed lengths can be specified.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.21 COMPOSITE CODE 4.21.1 COMPOSITE CC-A/B Enable Composite CC-A/B *Disable 4.21.2 COMPOSITE CC-C Enable Composite CC-C *Disable 4.21.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.21.4 UPC COMPOSITE MODE UPC barcodes can be “linked” with a 2D barcode during transmission as if they were one barcode. UPC Never Linked Transmit UPC barcodes regardless of whether a 2D barcode is detected. UPC Always Linked Transmit UPC barcodes and the 2D portion. If the 2D portion is not detected, the UPC barcode will not be transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.22 US POSTAL CODE 4.22.1 US POSTNET *Enable US Postnet Disable 4.22.2 US PLANET *Enable US Planet Disable 4.22.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.23 UK POSTAL CODE 4.23.1 UK POSTNET *Enable UK Postnet Disable 4.23.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.24 MORE POSTAL CODE 4.24.1 JAPAN POSTNET *Enable Japan Postal Disable 4.24.2 AUSTRALIAN PLANET *Enable Australian Postal Disable 4.24.3 DUTCH PLANET *Enable Dutch Postal Disable 4.24.
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Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.25 2D SYMBOLOGIES 4.25.1 PDF417 *Enable PDF417 Disable 4.25.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.25.3 DATA MATRIX *Enable Data Matrix Disable Data Matirx Mirror Decide whether to decode mirror image Data Matrix barcodes. Never — do not decode Data Matrix barcodes that are mirror images. Always — decode only Data matrix barcodes that are mirror images. Auto — decode both mirrored and unmirrored Data Matrix barcoes.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.25.4 MAXICODE *Enable Maxicode Disable 4.25.5 QR CODE *Enable QR Code Disable 4.25.6 MICROQR *Enable MicroQR Disable 4.25.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.26 MACRO PDF Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF barcodes into one file, known as Macro PDF417 or Macro MicroPDF417. Note: Each Macro PDF barcode has a unique identifier, thus leave adequate space between them while printing barcodes. When you scan Macro PDF sequences, scan the entire Macro PDF sequence without interruption! 4.26.1 TRANSMIT/DECODE MODE Decide how to handle Macro PDF decoding.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.26.2 ESCAPE CHARACTERS When enabled, it uses process transmissions according to the Global of a Macro PDF symbol GLI formatting. the backslash "\" as an Escape character for systems that can containing special data sequences. It will format special data Label Identifier (GLI) protocol, which only affects the data portion transmission. The Control Header, if enabled, is always sent with GLI Protocol *None 4.26.
Chapter 5 DEFINING OUTPUT FORMAT You may configure in which format the collected data will be output to the host computer. Barcode read by the scanner will be processed in the following sequence – 1) Perform character substitution on the data scanned. 2) Add Code ID and Length Code to the front of the data:[Code ID][Length Code][Data] 3) Process the whole data in step 2 with user formats. Data is now divided into fields by user specified rules. Refer to Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.2 CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Character substitution is performed on every occurrence of the first character specified. If only one character is specified, every occurrence of that character in the barcode will be taken away. The first character will be replaced by the second character(s). Up to three sets of character substitution can be configured. If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.2.1 SELECT A SET FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION Configure Set 1 Configure Set 2 Configure Set 3 1) Read the barcode above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” barcode to configure the first set of character substitution. The scanner will respond with one short beep, high tone, to indicate more setup barcodes are required. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character substitution.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.2.2 SYMBOLOGIES FOR CHARACTER SUBSTITUTION (ALL 3 SETS) By default character substitution will be performed on all symbologies. If the character substitution is not desired with one or more symbologies, read the “Do Not Apply” barcode for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Code 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1-128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply 163 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply 164 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Chinese 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply 165 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply 166 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite CC-A/B *Apply Do Not Apply 167 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for Composite CC-C *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Composite TLC-39 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for US Postnet *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for US Planet *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UK Postal *Apply Do Not Apply 168 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for Japan Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Australian Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Dutch Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPU FICS Postal *Apply Do Not Apply 169 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for MicroPDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Maxicode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for QR Code *Apply Do Not Apply 170 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply 171 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.3 PREFIX/SUFFIX CODE By default, there is no prefix code, and [ENTER] or [CR] (Carriage Return) is configured to be suffix code. Up to 8 characters can be configured, for example, “Barcode_”, and you will have the string appear in front of the barcode read, like this – “Barcode_1234567890”. If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.4 CODE ID Up to two characters for Code ID can be configured for each symbology. To make the Code ID configuration easier, the scanner provides five pre-defined Code ID sets that you can select one and make necessary changes on it. If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Code ID options Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Code 39 A C Y M A Trioptic Code 39 A C Y M X Italian Pharmacode A C Y M A Industrial 25 C H H H S Interleaved 25 D I Z I S Matrix 25 E G G G S Chinese 25 Q M P S X Codabar F N X N F Code 93 I L L L G Code 128 H K K K C ISBT 128 H K K K C UPC-E S E C E E EAN-8 P B B FF E EAN-13 M A A F E UPC-A J A A A E MSI V V D P M UCC Coupon Code
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format MicroQR f T R Y Q Aztec g U Q Z z IATA z z r h S Macro PDF417 p i a q L Macro MicroPDF417 q j b r L 175 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the barcode below to change code ID of a specific symbology. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID. 3) Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for Chinese 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E Configure Code ID for UCC Coupon Code Configure Code ID for Code 11 Configure Code ID for Composite CC-A/B Configure Code ID for Composite CC-C Configure Code ID for Composite TLC-39 Configure Code ID for US Postnet 177 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Configure Code ID for US Planet Configure Code ID for UK Postal Configure Code ID for Japan Postal Configure Code ID for Australian Postal Configure Code ID for Dutch Postal Configure Code ID for USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail Configure Code ID for UPU FICS Postal Configure Code ID for PDF417 Configure Code ID for MicroPDF417 Configure Code ID for Data Matrix Configure Code ID for Maxicode Configure Code ID for QR Code 178 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for MicroQR Configure Code ID for Aztec Configure Code ID for IATA Configure Code ID for Macro PDF417 Configure Code ID for Macro MicroPDF417 5.4.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.5 LENGTH CODE A two-digit code representing the length of barcode data (character count) can be inserted in front of data being transmitted. Such "Length" code can be individually enabled or disabled for each symbology.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for Code 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for ISBT 128 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply 181 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Length Code for Italian Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Industrial 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Interleaved 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Matrix 25 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Chinese 25 Apply *Do Not Apply 182 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for MSI Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UCC Coupon Extended Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Code 11 Apply *Do Not Apply 183 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Length Code for CC-A/B Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Composite CC-C Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Composite TLC-39 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for US Postnet Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for US Planet Apply *Do Not Apply 184 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for UK Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Japan Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Australian Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Dutch Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Apply *Do Not Apply 185 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Length Code for UPU-FICS Postal Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for PDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroPDF417 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Data Matrix Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Maxicode Apply *Do Not Apply 186 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Length Code for QR Code Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for MicroQR Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Aztec Apply *Do Not Apply 187 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.6 MULTI-BARCODE EDITOR The Multi-Barcode Editor allows you to decide the output sequence of a concatenation of barcodes. Up to five barcodes can be specified. Enabling this mode will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. The maximum output data length of the concatenated barcodes is 10KB after configuration. The concatenation will not take effect if the data length exceeds 10KB. Note: The Multi-Barcode Editor has nothing to do with Multi-Barcode Mode.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the barcode above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for Code Type of the (first) barcode. For example, read “4” and “1” for Code 39.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5A (Z) N/A 7A (z) Aztec 5B ( [ ) GS1 DataBar (RSS) 7B ({) Micro QR 7C (|) USPS 4CB / One Code / Intelligent Mail 7D (}) UPU FICS Postal 7E (~) UCC Coupon Extended Code 3) Barcode Length setting – read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237 for the 4-digit length of the (first) barcode. For example, read “0065” for barcode length of 65 characters or read “0000” for any length.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 5.6.2 ACTIVATE THE CONCATENATION OF BARCODES By default, the output sequence editing of the concatenation of barcodes is not applied. When “Enforce Output Sequence” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must meet with the criteria for the concatenation. If data is found excluded from all output sequence sets (= not meeting with the criteria), the scanner will not accept the reading, and therefore, data will not be transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.7 REMOVAL OF SPECIAL CHARACTER You can only specify 1 character, but it will remove every matching character encountered from the starting position of barcode data until a different character is met. For example, if it is configured to remove the character “0” (hex value is “30”), one or more zeros will be stripped off the barcode data “012345” and “00012345”. However, for barcode data “010333”, only the first zero will be stripped off.
Chapter 6 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING The scanner allows advanced data editing by applying user-configured editing formats. The whole processed data can be divided into fields by user-specified rules. These fields together with the user-configurable additional fields comprise the data actually sent to the host computer. With the editing format applied, the maximum output data length of a barcode is 7KB after configuration. If the data length exceeds 7KB, editing format will not take effect.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.1 ACTIVATING EDITING FORMATS 6.1.1 ACTIVATE EDITING FORMATS If you have already configured any editing format before, you may directly apply the editing format. If not, you must start with configuring an editing format first, and then, activate the editing format when it is desired in use.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format 5 Enable *Disable 6.1.2 EXCLUSIVE DATA EDITING By default, only barcodes found meeting with the criteria are processed by the editing formats. Those found not meeting with the criteria are processed normally. When “Exclusive Data Editing” is enabled, all barcodes read by the scanner must be processed by the editing formats.
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Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.2.1 SELECT FORMAT TO CONFIGURE Start Programming Format Select one editing format (Format 1~5) and the parameters pertaining to the editing format can then be configured – applicable code type, data length, matching string & location, start position, field adjustment, total number of fields, field settings (field-dividing rule), additional fields, and field transmission sequence. Up to five different formats can be specified.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.2.2 RESTORE DEFAULT FORMAT You may select an existing editing format and have the defaults restored. The default settings of an editing format are listed below.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA CRITERIA Three applicable conditions can be configured to check whether the data read by the scanner can be processed by the particular editing format. Note: Data editing cannot be performed unless the three conditions are all met. 6.3.1 APPLICABLE CODE TYPE By default, barcodes of all the supported symbologies will be processed by any editing format, if having been configured and enabled.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for Codabar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Trioptic Code 39 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 93 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 128 *Apply Do Not Apply 200 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for GS1-128 & GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for ISBT 128 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 201 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for EAN-13 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply 202 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Chinese 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply 203 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 204 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UCC Coupon Extended Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Code 11 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite CC-A/B *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite CC-C *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Composite TLC-39 *Apply Do Not Apply 205 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for US Postnet *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for US Planet *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UK Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Japan Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Australian Postal *Apply Do Not Apply 206 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for Dutch Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPU FICS Postal *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for PDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroPDF417 *Apply Do Not Apply 207 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for Data Matrix *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Maxicode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for QR Code *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MicroQR *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Aztec *Apply Do Not Apply 208 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.3.2 DATA LENGTH The length must include prefix, suffix (0x0d by default), length code, etc. By default, barcodes of any length (character count) are eligible for data editing. You may specify a value from 0 to 254. When zero is given to both, the scanner will not perform the length qualification. 1) Read the barcode below to specify Max. Length or Min. Length separately, and follow steps 2~3. Max. Length Min.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.3.3 MATCHING STRING & LOCATION By default, no matching string is specified, and therefore, it is disabled. You may enable this feature by specifying a matching string; up to four characters are allowed. When the Matching String Location is zero, the scanner will only check for the existence of the matching string in the barcode data. You may specify a value from 1 to 254 to indicate where the matching string starts in the barcode data.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE DATA FIELD 6.4.1 START POSITION Data can be divided into fields in one of the following direction – from head (F1) to tail (F5) from tail (F1) to head (F5) *From Head From Tail 6.4.2 FIELD ADJUSTMENT You may apply equal length to all fields, if necessary. If data is found longer than specified, it will be truncated automatically. When data is found shorter, it will add “Space” (0x20) to field.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.4.3 TOTAL NUMBER OF FIELDS Data can be divided into at most 6 fields; each of them is numbered from F1 to F6 accordingly. However, only F1~F5 can be configured. The total number of fields must be specified correctly. If three fields are configured for the editing format, the data characters after F3 will be assigned to F4 automatically. This feature is quite useful especially when data of variable lengths is processed by editing formats.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.4 FIELD SETTINGS Data eligible for editing formats is divided into fields by user-specified rules – either using the field terminating string or specified field length. By Terminating String Specify the field terminating string. Up to two characters are allowed. The scanner will search for the occurrence of this particular string in the data. By default, this string will be included in the field. You may discard it.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Field 2 Setting 1. Read the barcode below to divide field 2 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2… 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” barcode if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 3 Setting 1. Read the barcode below to divide field 3 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3… 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” barcode if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Field 4 Setting 1. Read the barcode below to divide field 4 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4… 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” barcode if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 5 Setting 1. Read the barcode below to divide field 5 by a specified terminating string. Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5… 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” barcode if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Additional Fields Up to five additional fields can be created for each editing format; each of them is numbered from AF1 to AF5 accordingly. If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. You may decide whether or not to apply Key Status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type. Key Type Key Status Scan Code Up to 2 scan code values are allowed.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.4.5 PAUSE FIELD SETTING Pause Field Time You can limit the pause time interval (1~16). By default, it is set to 1 second. Pause Field Time 1~16 sec. (*1) 1. Read the barcode above to specify the time interval for the Pause Field. (It is set to 1 by default.) 2. Read the “Decimal Value” barcode on page 237. For example, read “1” and “0” for setting the Pause Field Time to 10 seconds. 3. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.5 CONFIGURING FORMAT — DEFINE TRANSMISSION SEQUENCE After configuring the data fields and additional fields, you must now program the transmission sequence of these fields that comprise the final data. This field transmission sequence can be assigned in any desired order and fields can be assigned multiple times as well. Note: Up to twelve fields can be assigned. 1) Read the “Start” barcode to begin with programming the field transmission sequence.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Additional Field 2 Additional Field 3 Additional Field 4 Additional Field 5 Pause Field Null Character Field 3) Read the “End” barcode to complete this setting.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 6.6 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES 6.6.1 EXAMPLE I Extract data from the 10th character to the 19th character... The editing format should be configured as follows: 1. Read the “Enter Setup” barcode to enter the Configuration Mode. 2. Read the “Configure Format 1” barcode. 3. Read the “Clear All” and “Code 128” barcodes for applicable code type. 4. Read the “Three Fields” barcode. 5. Read the “Divide Field 1 by Length” barcode, and set length to 9.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 6.6.2 EXAMPLE II Extract the date code, item number, and quantity information from barcodes. Data in a barcode is encoded like this: From the 1st character to the 6th character is the date code. From the 7th character to the dash ‘-’ character is the item number. After the dash ‘-’ character is the quantity information.
SPECIFICATIONS Optical Characteristics Metapace S-22 Scan Engine 2D Imager Light Source Visible red LED RF Characteristics WPAN Module Wireless PAN BT Class 2 compliance Coverage (line-of-sight) 90 meters with the cradle Interface Supported Serial Port Profile (BT SPP) 10 KB for transmit buffer Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID) Keyboard Wedge, RS-232.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Electrical Characteristics Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 800 mAh Power Adaptor Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output DC 5V, 2A (Cradle) DC 5V, 0.5A (Battery Charger) Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Environmental Characteristics Temperature Humidity (Non-condensing) Operating 0 °C to 50 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C Operating 10% to 90% Storage 5% to 95% Resistance Impact Resistance 1.
Appendix I HOST SERIAL COMMANDS SCANNER SERIAL COMMANDS D Purpose To disable the scanner. Remarks “D” E Purpose To enable the scanner. Remarks “E” #@ nnnnnn Purpose To configure the scanner. Remarks nnnnnn – the six digits of command parameters. For example, “109952” is to list the current Code ID settings.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual #@TRIGOFF Purpose To disable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x46” + “0x46” + “0x0d” #@TRIGON Purpose To enable the software trigger Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x54” + “0x52” + “0x49” + “0x47” + “0x4f” + “0x4e” + “0x0d” #@RDSN Purpose Read Serial Number Remarks “0x23” + “0x40” + “0x52” + “0x44” + “0x53” + “0x4e” + “0x0d” EXAMPLE You may run HyperTerminal.
Appendix I Host Serial Commands For the scanner to read the serial number and beep – #@RDSN #@//// Note: (1) For RS-232 or USB Virtual COM, you can only configure the first scanner that connects to the cradle. To identify the scanner, you may send the serial command to have it respond with a beep. (2) For BT SPP, you can configure up to seven scanners at the same time. CRADLE SETUP BARCODES & SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure cradle-related setup barcodes.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual CRADLE SERIAL COMMANDS Config Purpose To configure the cradle. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Config Remarks A list of the current settings will be displayed. Run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer and change the settings one by one. DefaultSetting Purpose To restore the default settings. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: DefaultSetting SingleConnection Purpose To allow only one scanner connecting to the cradle.
Appendix I Host Serial Commands UseVariablePort Purpose To use variable Virtual COM port when connecting more than one cradle to PC via USB. Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: UseVariablePort Version Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Here is the setup barcode for this serial command: Version GetID Purpose To get MAC ID.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup barcodes for configuring the cradle, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the cradle via RS-232 or USB. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between the cradle and your computer. For USB Virtual COM, you may need to install its driver first! 2) Connect the power supply cord from the cradle to a proper power outlet.
Appendix II KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE The table below features special keyboard wedge codes applied to the scanner by default. If you have determined to bypass this special keyboard, please refer to the table on the next page.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual “Bypass” Special Keyboard 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 SP 0 @ P ` p 1 ! 1 A Q a q 2 " 2 B R b r 3 # 3 C S c s 4 $ 4 D T d t 5 % 5 E U e u 6 & 6 F V f v 7 ' 7 G W g w 8 BS ( 8 H X h x 9 HT ) 9 I Y i y A LF * : J Z j z + ; K [ k { , < L \ l | - = M ] m } E .
Appendix II Keyboard Wedge Table KEY TYPE & STATUS KEY TYPE If “BT HID”, “USB HID” or “Keyboard Wedge” is configured for interface, Key Type and Key Status will then become applicable. *Normal Scan Code KEY STATUS Decide whether or not to change key status when “Normal Key” is selected for Key Type.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: 1. Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” barcode on page 238 for “2” and “1”. 3. Read the “Validate” barcode to complete this setting. KEY TYPE = SCAN CODE For example, if you want to program the character “a” (= “1C” on the scan code table) as the prefix code: 1. Read the “Configure Prefix” barcode. 2. Read the “Scan Code” barcode. 3.
Appendix III NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Validate the Values Validate Update Abort 237
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 238 Enter Setup
Appendix III Numeral Systems Validate the Values Validate ASCII TABLE 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DLE SP 0 @ P ` p 1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r 3 ETX DC3 # 3 C S c s 4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t 5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u 6 ACK SYN & 6 F V f v 7 BEL ETB ' 7 G W g w 8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x 9 HT EM ) 9 I Y i y A LF SUB * : J Z j z B VT ESC + ; K [ k { C FF FS , < L \ l | D CR GS - = M ] m
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the barcode below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use Preset PIN 2) Read one of the barcodes to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal. By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.
Appendix III Numeral Systems DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the barcode below to disable authentication (= No PIN) or use a random PIN for authentication. *No PIN or use random PIN Note: When using BT HID, some device driver may not support pre-defined PIN code for authentication. In this case, make sure you have the scanner set to “No PIN or use random PIN” before pairing. While pairing, the host PIN code will be displayed on the computer screen.
