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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 1.6.5 Auto Power Off Mode .......................................................................................................34 1.6.6 Aiming Mode.....................................................................................................................34 1.6.7 Multi-Barcode Mode.........................................................................................................35 1.6.8 Alternate Mode..............................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 2.6.3 Inter-Function Delay......................................................................................................... 81 2.6.4 HID Character Transmit Mode.........................................................................................81 2.7 USB Virtual COM via the Cradle ...............................................................................................82 2.7.1 Activate USB Virtual COM ...........................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.9.3 Transmit Check Digit......................................................................................................117 4.9.4 Security Level .................................................................................................................118 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) .............................................................................................................119 4.10.1 Code ID Transmission..................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.7 Removal of Special Character ...............................................................................................156 APPLYING FORMATS FOR DATA EDITING........................................................................................157 6.1 Activating Editing Formats .....................................................................................................158 6.1.1 Activate Editing Formats............................................................
INTRODUCTION The Metapace S-2 scanner is specifically designed to answer your mobile demands. The versatile scanners are designed to help 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-2 AND THE CRADLE INSTALLING THE BATTERY 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 the Metapace S-2 scanner, the cradle is specifically designed for the scanner to communicate with a host computer wirelessly. The connection between the Metapace S-2 scanner and the cradle is made easy and reliable. Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to the Cradle. The cradle is also for use with the scanner when set to Auto-Sense mode. Two LED indicators are provided for communications status and battery charging status.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual --- Blue, solid Connected with the scanner Red, solid Blue, flashing Failed to send data to host via USB Virtual COM (Fast flash at 1 Hz) Red, flashing --- Enter Download Mode 4 Enter Setup
Introduction CHARGING 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. Note: (1) It takes approximately 5 hours to charge the battery to full (from the power adaptor). It is recommended that the charging devices be operated 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 material for future use in case you need to store or ship the scanner. Metapace S-2 scanner Charging & Communication Cradle Rechargeable Li-ion battery Product CD Note: The CD-ROM includes this manual and Windows-based software Metapace S-2.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.
QUICK START The configuration of the scanner can be done by reading the setup labels contained in this manual or via the software Metapace S-2.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 and off shortly. 2. Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label.
Quick Start 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual ENTER CONFIGURATION MODE For the scanner to enter the configuration mode, you must have it read the "Enter Setup" label, 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 label. Enter Setup For configuring scanner parameters, see “Read a Setup Label” below.
Quick Start 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” label. This is a normal label, and the scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone). After reading the “Update” label, the current settings will be saved as user defaults.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual READ A SETUP LABEL 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 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 labels.
Quick Start 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 User Feedback if 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual The example below shows how to set numeric parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if 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 label...
Quick Start The example below shows how to set string parameters: Steps Action User Feedback if 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 label...
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual LIST THE CURRENT SETTINGS The current settings of all scanner parameters can be sent to the host computer for user inspection. The listing includes pages as shown below. You can select the page of interest by having the scanner read the “List Page x” label. The scanner will respond with two beeps (low-high tone) and send the selected page to the host immediately.
Quick Start List Page 8 List settings regarding Editing Format 1 List Page 9 List settings regarding Editing Format 2 List Page 10 List settings regarding Editing Format 3 List Page 11 List settings regarding Editing Format 4 List Page 12 List settings regarding Editing Format 5 17 Update
Chapter 1 UNDERSTANDING THE BARCODE SCANNER This chapter explains the features and usage of the barcode scanner. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Battery..................................................................... 1.2 Memory.................................................................... 1.3 LED Indicator ............................................................ 1.4 Beeper ..................................................................... 1.5 Send “NR” to Host ........................................
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.1.2 AUTO POWER OFF & POWER-SAVING The scanner will stay active at power-on, which may be followed by a transition from full CPU speed to low CPU speed (Power-Saving) to auto shutdown (Auto Power Off). Power-Saving (1~254 min.; 0= Disable): By default, it is set to stand by at full-speed for 2 minutes before it enters low-speed mode. If this feature is not desired, set it to 0. Auto Power Off (1~254 min.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scanner automatically turns off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 192. For example, read “1” and “5” for the scanner to automatically turn off after being idle for 15 minutes. 3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting.
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 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 512 KB flash memory for memory mode operation. When the scanner is in memory mode, it means a WPAN connection is disabled. Enable Memory Mode *Disable Memory Mode Warning: No WPAN 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 server.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 3 sec 5 sec 8 sec Send Data The 512 KB flash memory on the scanner can store up to 32,768 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 server immediately by having the scanner read the label below.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.3 LED INDICATOR The triple-color LED on top of the scanner is used to provide user feedback. 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. Scanner LED Meaning Red, flashing 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 seconds (*40 ms) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the Good Read LED goes off. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 192.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.4 BEEPER The scanner has a buzzer to provide user feedback 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 charge gets low.
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 1.6.1 CONTINUOUS MODE The scanner is always scanning. After a successful decoding, the removal of barcode is required. It is not allowed to proceed to decode until the decoding delay time has passed. To decode the same barcode repeatedly, move away the barcode and put it back again and again for scanning. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read”. Continuous Mode Decoding Delay Set the time interval between each decoding. *Disable 0.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.2 TEST MODE The scanner is always scanning. Capable of decoding the same barcode repeatedly without removing it, for testing purpose. Test Mode 1.6.3 LASER MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is hold 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.6.5 AUTO POWER OFF MODE The scanner will start scanning once the trigger is pressed. The scanning won’t stop until the pre-set timeout expires, and, the pre-set timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Note: Refer to “Delay between Re-read” and “Scanning Timeout”. Auto Power Off Mode 1.6.6 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.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.6.7 MULTI-BARCODE MODE The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding not only one single barcode but a concatenation of unique barcodes. The scanning won't stop until you release the trigger. Multi-Barcode Mode Note: (1) A barcode is considered unique when its Code Type or data is different from others. (2) Multi-Barcode Mode has nothing to do with the Multi-Barcode Editor. 1.6.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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 seconds (*10) 1) Read the label above to specify the time interval before the scan engine times out. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 192.
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Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.9 READ REDUNDANCY FOR ALL SYMBLOGIES 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 "Three Times" is selected, it will take a total of four 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.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.10 ADDON SECURITY FOR UPC/EAN BARCODES You may like to enforce read redundancy (0~30 times) on UPC/EAN barcodes with addons only. Note: UPC/EAN Addon 2 and Addon 5 must be enabled individually for this setting to take effect. Addon Security Level (*0 ~ 30) 1) Read the label above to specify the read redundancy when missing add-ons while scanning UPC/EAN barcodes. (It is set to 0 by default.) 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 192.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.11 AUTO-SENSE MODE When the scanner is seated in the cradle, press the trigger so that it will automatically enter Auto-Sense mode. In Auto-Sense mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. However, it works differently from the original Laser mode. Now the scanner will be scanning as long as it is seated in the cradle, as shown below. Whenever a barcode is brought within range, the scanner will be able to decode it.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner 1.12 CCD SENSOR ALWAYS ACTIVE This feature is used to keep the CCD sensor always active so that the scanner can decode more efficiently. However, you may disable it in order to save battery power. *Enable Disable 1.13 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1.14 EFFECTIVE DECODING AREA By default, the effective decoding area is 100% covered by the scanned area. However, you may narrow down the decoding area to prevent reading the wrong barcode when a number of barcodes are printed closely. The scanner will only read barcodes that appear in the effective decoding area. Read the label “Centering On” and specify the percentage to narrow down the decoding area.
Chapter 1 Understanding the Barcode Scanner Left 40% Left 30% Left 20% Left 10% Percentage for Right Half Right 10% Right 20% Right 30% Right 40% *Right 50% 43 Update
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 batteries and hold down the trigger for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. 2) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode. 3) Have the scanner read the associated label to activate the desired interface. See the following sections for output interfaces supported.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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. HID Settings Defaults Keyboard Type PCAT (US) Digits Layout Normal Capital Lock Type Normal Capital Lock State Off Alphabets Transmission Case-sensitive Digits Transmission Alphanumeric keypad Inter-Function Delay 0 (ms) Send “NR” to Host Disable 2.1.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual BT HID By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — No. Keyboard Type No. Keyboard Type 64 PCAT (US) 71 PCAT (Belgium) 65 PCAT (French) 72 PCAT (Spanish) 66 PCAT (German) 73 PCAT (Portuguese) 67 PCAT (Italy) 74 PS55 A01-2 (Japanese) 68 PCAT (Swedish) 75 User-defined table 69 PCAT (Norwegian) 76 PCAT (Turkish) 70 PCAT (UK) 2.1.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.1.3 KEYBOARD SETTINGS Alphabets Layout Digits Layout Capital Lock Type Capital Lock Setting Alphabets Transmission Digits 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. Select French or German keyboard layout if necessary.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US).
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Normal Lower Row Upper Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Refer to 5.1 Letter Case. 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual *Alphanumeric Key Numeric 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-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, 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.
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 This is 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, to match the computer response time of the keyboard interface. Such delay time is inserted between every function code (0x01 ~ 0x1F) being transmitted.
Selecting Output Interface Chapter 2 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 three more times. If all the 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” label. For BT SPP Master, refer 3.2.2 Configure Related Settings for related connection settings.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Prefix “0X” to target MAC address Note: Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “MAC ID” label within 10 seconds. Instead of producing the “MAC ID” label, you may have the scanner read the setup label below and then the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired MAC address. Have the scanner read the “Abort” label to cancel the operation at any time while reading setup labels 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, 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.
Selecting Output Interface Chapter 2 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 three more times. If all the 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 Keyboard Wedge via the Cradle By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported when using the cradle with the keyboard wedge cable provided — No. Keyboard Type No.
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 Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US). The Alphabets Layout and Digits Layout setting must match your keyboard. Digits Layout Select a proper layout that matches the alphabets layout. The scanner will make adjustments according to this setting.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual *Normal Capital Lock Shift Lock Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
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. 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. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON". ALT Composing By default, Alternate key composing is disabled. Select [Yes] to allow emulating Alternate key code of a specific keyboard character.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Enable *Disable 2.4.3 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 label above to specify the inter-character delay.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 9600 bps 4800 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 600 bps 2.5.3 DATA BITS * 8 bits 7 bits 2.5.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Even Odd 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.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface Scanner Ready Data Ready Invert Data Ready 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 label above to specify the inter-character delay.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 1) Read this label above to specify the inter-function delay. 2) Read the “Decimal Value” label on page 192 for the desired inter-function delay (millisecond). 3) Read the “Validate” label on the same page to complete this setting. 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.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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 if necessary. Run any text editor on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual USB HID via the Cradle By default, the keyboard type is set to PCAT (US). The following keyboard types are supported — No. Keyboard Type No.
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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. Select “Lower Row” for the “Digits Layout” setting for the upper row is for special characters. Note: This setting only works when the keyboard type selected is US keyboard, such as PCAT (US).
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface *Normal Lower Row Upper Row Note: This setting is to be used with the Character Substitution setting when support to certain keyboard types (languages) is unavailable but required. 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Capital Lock State Description Capital Lock OFF Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is OFF, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission). Capital Lock ON Assuming that the status of Caps Lock on the keyboard is ON, transmitted characters are exactly the same as in the barcode (when "case-sensitive" is selected for Alphabets Transmission).
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 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. *Alphanumeric Key Numeric Key Note: If you select “Numeric Keypad”, the Num Lock status of the physical keyboard should be "ON".
Chapter 2 Selecting Output Interface 2.6.3 INTER-FUNCTION DELAY By default, the inter-function delay is set to zero. Specify a value, ranging from 0 to 254, 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.
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 if necessary. You may run HyperTerminal.exe on your computer, and the scanned data will be transmitted to the computer. 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! 2.7.
Selecting Output Interface Chapter 2 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 three more times. If all the attempts fail without any notification, data loss will occur.
Chapter 3 SETTING UP A WPAN CONNECTION The Metapace S-2 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.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Connecting via the Cradle ........................................... 85 3.2 Connecting via Bluetooth® Dongle ................................ 88 3.1 CONNECTING VIA THE CRADLE 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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” labels at the back of the cradle.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 3.1.3 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.
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 a generic Bluetooth® dongle. 1) Have the scanner read the “Enter Setup” label to enter the configuration mode.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Device Name Broadcasting The scanner can be configured to hide itself from other devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Simply disable the device name broadcasting setting so that it won’t be discovered by any other computer or PDA. However, broadcasting must be enabled for establishing an initial connection with the scanner. For example, you can disable device name broadcasting after successfully connecting the scanner to WorkStation1.
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” label, and change the preset PIN if necessary.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection Entering preset PIN code… 1. Read the “Use preset PIN” label to enable authentication with a preset PIN. Use preset PIN 2. Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal. By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed. Enter PIN Code in Hexadecimal … Enter PIN Code in Decimal … 3.
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 generic 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].
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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. You may double-check the “Serial Number” label on the scanner to ensure connecting with the correct scanner. Select the target scanner. If the target scanner does not appear on the list, click [Search Again] to refresh the list.
Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 8. Enter the passkey for authentication, which must be exactly the same as configured for the scanner. 9. Click [Next]. Wait for a few seconds for Windows to exchange passkeys.
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Chapter 3 Setting up a WPAN Connection 11. 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 12. Run the desired application on your computer, such as HyperTerminal.exe if using BT SPP or Notepad.exe if using BT HID. The status of the scanner listed on the device list will be updated to “Connected”, indicating the WPAN connection is established successfully via the outgoing COM port if using BT SPP.
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 ..................................................................100 4.2 Code 25 – Industrial 25 .............................................102 4.3 Code 25 – Interleaved 25...........................................105 4.4 Code 25 – Matrix 25..................................................108 4.5 Code 39 ...................................................
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.1 CODABAR *Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 4.1.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.1.2 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.1.3 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. Apply CLSI Editing *Do Not Apply Note: The 14-character barcode length does not include start/stop characters.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.2 CODE 25 – INDUSTRIAL 25 *Enable Industrial 25 Disable Industrial 25 4.2.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.2.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Industrial 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.2.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.2.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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 Interleaved 25 Disable Interleaved 25 4.3.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.3.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify the check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Verify Interleaved 25 Check Digit *Do Not Verify 4.3.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.3.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.4 CODE 25 – MATRIX 25 Enable Matrix 25 *Disable Matrix 25 4.4.1 START/STOP PATTERN SELECTION This decides the readability of all 2 of 5 symbology variants. For example, flight tickets actually use an Industrial 2 of 5 barcode but with Interleaved 2 of 5 start/stop pattern. In order to read this barcode, the start/stop pattern selection parameter of Industrial 2 of 5 should set to "Interleaved 25".
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.4.2 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 4.4.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.4.4 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 symbologies, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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 4.5 CODE 39 *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 4.5.1 START/STOP TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the start/stop characters in the data being transmitted. Transmit Code 39 Start/Stop Characters *Do Not Transmit 4.5.2 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to verify check digit. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.5.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 4.5.4 STANDARD/FULL ASCII CODE 39 Decide whether to support Code 39 Full ASCII that includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.6 CODE 93 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 4.7 CODE 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not.
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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.8.1 CONVERT TO EAN-13 Decide whether to expand the read EAN-8 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 EAN-8 to EAN-13 *Do Not Convert 4.8.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.9.1 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 4.9.2 ISSN CONVERSION Decide whether to convert the EAN-13 barcode, starting with 977 to ISSN. Convert EAN-13 to ISSN *Do Not Convert 4.9.3 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.9.4 SECURITY LEVEL Select the security level for reading EAN-13 barcodes.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.10 GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enable GS1-128 *Disable GS1-128 4.10.1 CODE ID TRANSMISSION Decide whether to include the Code ID ("]C1") in the data being transmitted. Transmit GS1-128 Code ID *Do Not Transmit 4.10.2 FIELD SEPARATOR (GS CHARACTER) Decide whether to apply a field separator (to convert the FNC1 control character to human readable character). Enable Field Separator … 1) Read the label above to enable field separator.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Note: GS1-128 barcodes start with the FNC1 control character to distinguish themselves from other uses of Code 128. FNC1 is also used to separate data fields in the GS1-128 barcodes. 4.11 ISBT 128 You can only configure the scanner to read this symbology or not. *Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128 Note: When enabled, it not only can decode single ISBT barcode, but also decode and concatenates pairs of ISBT barcodes.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12 MSI Enable MSI *Disable MSI 4.12.1 VERIFY CHECK DIGIT Select one of the three calculations to verify check digit when decoding barcodes. If incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.12.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.12.3 CODE LENGTH QUALIFICATION Because of the weak structure of the symbology, it is possible to make a "short scan" error. 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.13 FRENCH PHARMACODE Enable French Pharmacode *Disable French Pharmacode 4.13.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.14 ITALIAN PHARMACODE Enable Italian Pharmacode *Disable Italian Pharmacode 4.14.1 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 4.15 PLESSEY Enable Plessey *Disable Plessey 4.15.1 CONVERT TO UK PLESSEY Decide whether to change each occurrence of the character 'A' to character 'X' in the decoded data. Convert to UK Plessey *Do Not Convert 4.15.2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT Decide whether to include the two check digits in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.16 GS1 DATABAR (RSS FAMILY) 4.16.1 CODE ID SELECTION Select a desired Code ID to use – GS1 DataBar Code ID "]e0” or GS1-128 Code ID "]C1". “]C1” “]e0” (Default) 4.16.2 GS1 DATABAR OMNIDIRECTIONAL (RSS-14) Enable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded *Disable RSS-14 & RSS Expanded Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Application ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Application ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS-14 Check Digit Do Not Transmit 4.16.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Expanded Code ID Do Not Transmit 4.16.4 GS1 DATABAR LIMITED (RSS LIMITED) Enable RSS Limited *Disable RSS Limited Code ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Code ID in the data being transmitted.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Application ID Transmission Decide whether to include the Application ID ("01") in the data being transmitted. *Transmit RSS Limited Application ID Do Not Transmit Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 4.17 TELEPEN Enable Telepen *Disable Telepen 4.17.1 TELEPEN OUTPUT – FULL ASCII/NUMERIC Decide whether to support Telepen in full ASCII code. By default, it supports ASCII mode. AIM Telepen (Full ASCII) includes all the alphanumeric and special characters.
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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 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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Chapter 4 Changing Symbology Settings 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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.
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 label above to enable character substitution by set. For example, have the scanner read the “Set 1” label to configure the first set of character substitution. The scanner will respond with one short beep, high tone, to indicate more setup labels are required. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 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” label for each undesired symbologies and all the three sets will be ignored for them.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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 Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for EAN-8 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 (No Addon) Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply 141 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply 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 142 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Character Substitution for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for GS1 DataBar *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for Telepen Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A (No Addon) Do Not Apply *Apply Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply 143 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Character Substitution for UPC-A Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E (No Addon) *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply Character Substitution for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 144 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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.
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format UPC-A J A A A E MSI V V D P M Plessey W W E Q P Telepen Z --- --- --- --- Apply Code ID Set 1 Apply Code ID Set 2 Apply Code ID Set 3 Apply Code ID Set 4 Apply Code ID Set 5 5.4.2 CHANGE CODE ID 1) Read the label of a specific symbology below to change its code ID. 2) Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired character string. For example, read “4” and “4” for applying the character [D] for Code ID.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Configure Code ID for Codabar Configure Code ID for Code 39 Configure Code ID for Code 93 Configure Code ID for Code 128 Configure Code ID for ISBT 128 Configure Code ID for EAN-8 Configure Code ID for EAN-13 Configure Code ID for Italian Pharmacode Configure Code ID for French Pharmacode Configure Code ID for Industrial 25 148 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format Configure Code ID for Interleaved 25 Configure Code ID for Matrix 25 Configure Code ID for MSI Configure Code ID for Plessey Configure Code ID for Telepen Configure Code ID for UPC-A Configure Code ID for UPC-E 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 EAN-8 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for EAN-13 Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for French Pharmacode Apply *Do Not Apply 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 151 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Length Code for MSI Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Plessey Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for Telepen Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-A Apply *Do Not Apply Length Code for UPC-E Apply *Do Not Apply 152 Enter Setup
Chapter 5 Defining Output Format 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. When you enable this mode, it will force the scanner to apply Laser mode as the scan mode. Note: The Multi-Barcode Editor has nothing to do with Multi-Barcode Mode. The barcodes that are found meeting the specified criteria below will be arranged in the desired sequence.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 5.6.1 EDIT A CONCATENATION OF BARCODES Edit Output Sequence 1) Read the label above to start editing a concatenation of barcodes. 2) Code Type setting – read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for Code Type of the (first) barcode. For example, read “4” and “1” for Code 39.
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 consist of the data actually sent to the host computer.
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 4 Enable Format 4 *Disable Format 4 Editing Format 5 Enable Format 5 *Disable Format 5 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 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 Editing Format for EAN-13 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 2 *Apply Do Not Apply 164 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for EAN-13 Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for French Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Italian Pharmacode *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Industrial 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Interleaved 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Matrix 25 *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for MSI *Apply Do Not Apply 165 Update
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Editing Format for Plessey *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for Telepen *Apply Do Not Apply Editing Format for UPC-A *Apply Do Not Apply 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 166 End Programming Format
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Editing Format for UPC-E Addon 5 *Apply Do Not Apply 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 label below to specify Max. Length or Min. Length separately, and follow steps 2~3. Max.
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. It will add “Space” (0x20) to field when data is found shorter than specified.
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 Select Field Separator to Divide Field 2 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 3 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 3 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Field 4 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 4 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label if the field separator is not desired in the field.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing Field 5 Setting Select Field Separator to Divide Field 5 … 1. Read the above label to divide field by a specified terminating string. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired character string. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting. 4. Read the “Discard Separator” label 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. 1. Read the label below to specify an additional field, one at a time. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for the desired additional field. 3. Read the “Validate” label to complete this setting.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 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” label to begin with programming the field transmission sequence.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 3) Read the “End” label to complete this setting.
Chapter 6 Applying Formats for Data Editing 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” label to enter the Configuration Mode. 2. Read the “Configure Format 1” label. 3. Read the “Clear All” and “Code 128” labels for applicable code type. 4. Read the “Three Fields” label. 5. Read the “Divide Field 1 by Length” label, and set length to 9.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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-2 Scan Engine Non-contact type Optical Sensor CCD, 2500 pixels 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) 4 KB for transmit buffer Human Interface Device Profile (BT HID) Keyboard Wedge, RS-232, USB Virtual COM or USB HID via the cradle Physical Characteristics Memory 512 KB flas
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual Electrical Characteristics Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 800 mAh Power Adapter Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output DC 5V ± 5% (with adaptor via the cradle) 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” EXAMPLE You may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the scanner via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or BT SPP.
Appendix I Host Serial Commands CRADLE SERIAL COMMANDS Normally, you can configure cradle-related setup labels. the cradle by having a connected scanner read 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between the cradle and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from the cradle to a proper power outlet. 3) Refer to 3.1.1 Connect to the Cradle for the target scanner to connect to the cradle. Read the “Set Connection” label first, and then the “Serial Number” label.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual DefaultSetting Purpose To restore the default settings. Remarks SingleConnection Purpose To allow only one scanner connecting to the cradle. Remarks MultiConnection Purpose To allow up to seven scanners connecting to the cradle. Remarks UseOnePortforAll Purpose To use one Virtual COM port for all whenever connecting the cradle to PC via USB.
Appendix I Host Serial Commands Version Purpose To get the firmware versions (CPU+USB Bridge). Remarks GetID Purpose To get MAC ID. Remarks Download Purpose To download CPU firmware to the cradle via RS-232 or USB. Remarks LoadBridge Purpose To download USB Bridge firmware to the cradle via USB only.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual EXAMPLE Without using the scanner to read the above setup labels for configuring the cradle, you may run HyperTerminal.exe on the host computer to send serial commands to the cradle via RS-232, USB Virtual COM or HID. 1) Connect the interface cable, RS-232 or USB, between the cradle and your computer. 2) Connect the power supply cord from the cradle to a proper power outlet. The Communication LED will indicate when the cradle can accept serial commands after initializing.
Appendix II KEYBOARD WEDGE TABLE 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F2 SP 0 @ P ` p 1 INS F3 ! 1 A Q a q 2 DLT F4 " 2 B R b r 3 Home F5 # 3 C S c s 4 End F6 $ 4 D T d t 5 Up F7 % 5 E U e u 6 Down F8 & 6 F V f v 7 Left F9 ' 7 G W g w 8 BS F10 ( 8 H X h x 9 HT F11 ) 9 I Y i y A LF F12 * : J Z j z B Right ESC + ; K [ k { C PgUp Exec , < L \ l | D CR CR* - = M ] m } E PgDn .
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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.
Appendix II Keyboard Wedge Table EXAMPLE KEY TYPE = NORMAL For example, if you want to program the character “!” as the prefix code: 1. Read the “Configure Prefix” label. 2. Read the “Hexadecimal Value” label on page 193 for “2” and “1”. 3. Read the “Validate” label 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” label. 2. Read the “Scan Code” label. 3.
Appendix III NUMERAL SYSTEMS DECIMAL SYSTEM Decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Validate the Values Validate 192 Enter Setup
Appendix III Numeral Systems HEXADECIMAL SYSTEM Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Update Abort 193
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual 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
Appendix III Numeral Systems ENTERING PIN CODE FOR AUTHENTICATION USE PRESET PIN 1) In the configuration mode, read the label below to use a preset PIN for authentication. Use preset PIN 2) Read one of the labels to specify the PIN code, in decimal or hexadecimal. By default, the PIN code is set to “0000”. Maximum 16 characters are allowed.
Metapace S-2 Hardware Manual DISABLE AUTHENTICATION OR USE RANDOM PIN In the configuration mode, read the label 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.
Appendix III Numeral Systems Reject Random PIN Request When the random PIN is displayed on the target device while pairing, you can reject the PIN request by having the scanner read the “Validate” label.
