Wasp CCD Scanner Programming Manual

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    Wasp barcode technologies 1400 10th street plano, tx 75074 www.Waspbarcode.Com 0707us programming guide barcode scanning made easy.

  • Page 2: Please Read

    © copyright wasp barcode technologies 2007 no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of wasp barcode technologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wasp and the wasp logo are ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 chapter 2. Barcode symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 chapter 3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 chapter 4. Quick start . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Chapter 1 2 introduction barcoding is the most common automated data collection (adc) technology providing timely, error-free information that can be used to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually every type of industry is using barcodes to replace keyboard data ...

  • Page 5: Barcode Symbologies

    Chapter 2 3 2 barcodes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other commercial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ascii character or function. The interpretation of thes...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Chapter 3 4 installation trigger trigger scanning aperture scanning aperture din-6m din-6f usb port 1. Insert the usb cable directly into your pc’s usb port. 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Unplug your pc keyboard cable and plug the male end (din 6) of the wcs3900 scanner directly into your pc keyboar...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Chapter 4 5 4 your wasp wcs3900 series scanners are ready for use. The default settings of the scanners have been pre-programmed for the most common barcode configurations. Use the “setup & configuration” sections only to customize the scanners settings. Please review the “enable barcode symbologies...

  • Page 8: Example:

    Chapter 5 6 in order to configure wasp wcs3900 series scanners, you must familiarize yourself with the setup procedures on the following pages. The default settings of the scanners are identified on each page and clearly marked using an asterisk (*). The default settings have been programmed for the...

  • Page 9: Keyboard Connection

    Chapter 5 7 factory default & keyboard connection 6 use the factory default barcode to reset the scanner to the default settings. Pc (usb or ps/2) * n o t e b o o k the keyboard connection is used to program the wasp wcs3900 series scanner for the type of host computer. *default keyboard connection ...

  • Page 10: Beep And Delay

    Chapter 5 8 beep and delay the 'beep and delay' configuration supports the general control options for the wcs3900 series scanners. These options include the volume, intercharacter delay, and interblock delay. Interblock delay is the minimum time interval between two adjacent scans. If the processin...

  • Page 11: Beep And Delay

    Chapter 5 9 beep and delay 8 0ms * 1 0 m s 5 0 m s 1 0 0 m s 2 0 0 m s 140us * 5 0 0 u s 1 m s 4 m s 1 6 m s 5 0 0 m s interblock delay intercharacter delay *default wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 9.

  • Page 12: Upper/lower Case

    Chapter 5 10 upper/lower case • caps lock auto (for pc xt/at only): in auto mode, the scanner will keep track of the caps lock status automatically. For some pcs, the scanning performance may be compromised because of the auto tracing. If the scanning performance is poor (or cannot scan) or the scan...

  • Page 13: Keyboard Language

    Chapter 5 11 keyboard language 10 u.S. * g e r m a n f r e n c h s p a n i s h i t a l i a n the ‘keyboard language’ setting controls the key codes for your keyboard’s language. *default wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 11.

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    Chapter 5 12 preamble/postamble configuration the ‘preamble/postamble’ configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of characters to the barcode value. Up to 8 characters may be added for each option separately. Preamble and postamble characters can function concurrently, but need to be confi...

  • Page 15: Terminator/code Id

    Chapter 5 13 terminator/code id 12 o - msi/plessey t - ean 128 s - ean 8 k - code 128 e - upc e n - codabar a - upc a d - full ascii code 39 f - ean 13 m - std. Code 39 l - code 93 i - interleaved 2 of 5 terminator cr * n o n e code id code id on code id off * l f cr + lf ta b s p a c e e s c the ‘t...

  • Page 16: Enable

    Chapter 5 14 enable/disable barcode symbologies enable disable enable all msi plessey interleaved 2 of 5 * code 128 * codabar * code 39 * disable all m s i plessey * interleaved 2 of 5 code 128 c o d a b a r code 39 *default wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 14.

  • Page 17: Enable

    Chapter 5 15 enable/disable barcode symbologies 14 enable disable upc a * upc e * ean 8 * ean 13 * code 93 upc a upc e ean 8 ean 13 code 93 * *default wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 15.

  • Page 18: Code 39 Settings

    Chapter 5 16 code 39 settings enable code 39 * enable code 39 full ascii * check digit do not calculate * check digit calculate but do not send * minimum length (1 *) disable code 39 disable code 39 full ascii check digit calculate and send maximum length (48 *) code 39 is variable length and is the...

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    Chapter 5 17 interleaved 2 of 5 and code 93 settings 16 enable code 93 disable code 93 * enable interleaved 2 of 5 * check digit do not calculate * check digit calculate but do not send minimum length (6 *) maximum length (48 *) disable interleaved 2 of 5 check digit calculate and send interleaved 2...

  • Page 20: Note:

    Chapter 5 18 code 128 and ucc/ean 128 settings code 128 is the most flexible of all the common linear symbologies. It supports alpha and numeric characters easily, has the highest number of characters per inch, and is variable length. See page 6 for information on setting the minimum and maximum len...

  • Page 21: Msi Plessey Settings

    Chapter 5 19 msi plessey settings 18 msi plessey is a variable length numeric symbology and is primarily used in marking retail shelves. Each character consists of four bars with intervening spaces for each encoded digit, one or two symbol check digits, and a reverse start code. See page 6 for infor...

  • Page 22: Codabar Settings

    Chapter 5 20 codabar settings codabar is a variable length symbology capable of encoding six special alphanumeric characters, capital letters a through d, t, n, *, e, and all numeric digits. Codabar is one of the oldest barcode symbologies and is still used in some library applications. It should no...

  • Page 23: Upc-A Settings

    Chapter 5 21 upc-a settings 20 upc-a (universal product code-a) is fixed length and is the most common upc barcode for retail product labeling. It is seen in most grocery stores across the united states. The symbology encodes a 12-digit number. The first six digits are assigned from the uniform code...

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    Chapter 5 22 upc-a supplement settings / upc-a to ean-13 this option enables the two and five digit supplements for the upc and ean/jan barcode symbologies. 5 digit supplement e n a b l e 2 digit supplement e n a b l e transmit if present 5 digit supplement disable * this option expands the upc-a ba...

  • Page 25: Upc-E Settings

    Chapter 5 23 upc-e settings 22 upc-e (universal product code-e) is fixed length and is a compressed six digit code used for marking small packages, including magazines and paperback books. Upc-e symbols are upc-a symbols that have been zero suppressed (i.E. Consecutive zeros are not included in the ...

  • Page 26: Upc-E Supplement Settings

    Chapter 5 24 upc-e supplement settings this option enables the two and five digit supplements for the upc and ean/jan barcode symbologies. 5 digit supplement e n a b l e 2 digit supplement e n a b l e transmit if present 5 digit supplement disable * 2 digit supplement disable * must be present * *de...

  • Page 27: Ean-8 Settings

    Chapter 5 25 ean-8 settings 24 the ean/jan-8 is fixed length and is similar to the upc-e code, but includes two more digits for the country code. The nominal height for the ean/jan-8 barcode is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. Ean-8 enable * send leading digit * send check digi...

  • Page 28: Ean-8 Supplement Settings

    Chapter 5 26 ean-8 supplement settings this option enables the two and five digit supplements for the upc and ean/jan barcode symbologies. 5 digit supplement e n a b l e 2 digit supplement e n a b l e transmit if present 5 digit supplement disable * 2 digit supplement disable * must be present * *de...

  • Page 29: Ean-13 Settings

    Chapter 5 27 ean-13 settings 26 the ean/jan-13 (european article number/japanese article number) is fixed length and is similar to the upc-a symbology, but encodes a 13th digit. The nominal height for the ean/jan-8 barcode is one inch. The reduced size is 80% of the nominal size. Ean-13 enable * sen...

  • Page 30: Ean-13 Supplement Settings

    Chapter 5 28 ean-13 supplement settings this option enables the two and five digit supplements for the upc and ean/jan barcode symbologies. 5 digit supplement e n a b l e 2 digit supplement e n a b l e transmit if present 5 digit supplement disable * 2 digit supplement disable * must be present * *d...

  • Page 31: Barcode Test Symbols

    Appendix a 29 barcode test symbols 28 code 39* interleaved 2 of 5 * codabar * code 128* msi/plessey code 93 note: make sure that the appropriate barcode symbology is configured properly and enabled before trying to scan. Use the 'barcode symbologies' configuration beginning on page 14 to enable spec...

  • Page 32: Barcode Test Symbols

    Appendix a 30 barcode test symbols upc-a* upc-e* upc-e w/5 digit supplement upc-e w/2 digit supplement upc-a w/2 digit supplement upc-a w/5 digit supplement *default wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 30

  • Page 33: Barcode Test Symbols

    Appendix a 31 barcode test symbols 30 ean/jan-8* ean/jan-8 w/5 digit supplement ean/jan-8 w/2 digit supplement ean/jan-13* ean/jan-13 w/2 digit supplement ean/jan-13 w/5 digit supplement *default wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 31.

  • Page 34: Ascii Table

    Appendix b 32 ascii table use this ascii table to add preamble and postamble characters to your barcode value. Please refer to the appropriate configuration section for the number of characters that can be configured. Nul soh stx etx eot enq ack bel bs ht lf vt ff cr so si dle dc1 dc2 dc3 dc4 nak ca...

  • Page 35: Ascii Table

    Appendix b 33 ascii table 32 ! # % ' ) + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; = > sp " $ & ( * rs us wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 33.

  • Page 36: Ascii Table

    Appendix b 34 ascii table h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w b c d e f g postscript picture (g.Eps) ? @ a x y [ ] _ \ ^ z wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 34.

  • Page 38: Function Code For Pc

    Appendix c 36 function code for pc f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 f11 f12 cursor right cursor left cursor up cursor down page up page down tab back tab esc enter end ins home back space del wcs3900_3905manual0707_sm.A0 6/25/08 4:32 pm page 36.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Appendix d 37 technical specifications 36 model wcs3900 optical scanning width 3.00” (76mm) depth of field contact to 5mm (approx 1.5”) scan rate 45 scans / second decode rate 100 scans / second electrical light sourc e 660 nm red visible led s e n s o r 2088 linear imager operating vo l t a g e +5 ...

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    38 wasp barcode technologies products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at w...

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    Faq 38 39 q: how do i configure the scanner for a notebook (or laptop) computer? A: scan the “notebook” barcode on page 7. Q: how do i change the terminator to a tab? A: scan the “tab” barcode on page 13. Q: how do i remove the terminator? A: scan the “none” barcode on page 13. Q: how do i enable th...

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    40 if you experience any problems with the wasp wcs3900 series scanners that you are unable to resolve, call for technical assistance at (214) 547-4100 ext 2, monday through friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm central standard time. Visit www.Waspbarcode.Com/support anytime. Product support wcs3900_3905manual...

  • Page 43: Please Read

    © copyright wasp barcode technologies 2007 no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of wasp barcode technologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wasp and the wasp logo are ...

  • Page 44: Wasp Barcode Technologies

    Wasp barcode technologies 1400 10th street plano, tx 75074 www.Waspbarcode.Com 0707us programming guide barcode scanning made easy.