Worth Data P11/12 manual

W orth Data WDP K eyboard W edge Reader Users Manual For Model P11/12 For Models purchased prior to 8/00[...]

i Intr oduction W orth Data' WDP Readers are v ersatile bar code readers that attach to the IBM PC, XT and A T ; all IBM PS/2 Models; any PC keyboar d-compatible or bus- compatible unit; and all Macintosh ADB models. The WDP pro vides bar code input data to any host computer program exactly as if the data had been typed at the keyboard, includ[...]

1-1 Chapter 1 Installation Components of WDP Reader In the event the shipping box sho ws damage on arrival, please note the damage on the carrier's receipt log. Open the box and inspect the contents for damage. I f there is visible damage, or if the unit fails to work, contact us with the details of the trouble; we will be happy to send you a [...]

1-2 Installation The several methods of WDP attachment ar e: • External W edge The Reader is placed near the computer , and is connected between the computer and keyboard. V elcro is included for convenient attachment to your computer , monitor , desk, etc. Bar code data is received via the computer's keyboard port. • Internal Installation[...]

1-3 External W edge Installation on PC or Mac 1. U nplug the keyboard cable from where it plugs into the back of the computer , and note its location. (N ote: the PC's F30/1 Y cable is convertible from a 5 pin cable to a 6 pin minidin by simply switching the adapter from one side of the Y cable to another , so match your keyboard requir ement.[...]

1-4 USB Installation on a PC or Mac If you are attaching a WDP to a computer which doesn't have a traditional keyboard port, (5 or 6 pin din on PC or ADB on Mac), and only has a USB port for attaching a keyboard, you must use the W edge Saver to bridge the WDP to the USB port. When you plug the W edge Saver into the USB port, Windo ws-98 or th[...]

2-1 Chapter 2 WDP Reader Setup Configuring the WDP Reader for y our computer and application... T urn on your computer: Y ou should hear three beeps -- an indication the WDP R eader is functioning correctly . F ind the laminated Reader S etup Menu sheet and look it over . (F or bar code slot scanners, the Reader Setup M enu is a deck of bar coded c[...]

2-2 Using the WDP Reader Setup Menu 1 If you hav e never scanned before, refer to A ppendix K for Scanning Instructions. T o configure your reader using the R eader Setup M enu, you must first scan the Start Setup code at the top left corner . Do this now . Y ou'll hear two beeps. During Setup, nothing will be transmitted to your omputer; the [...]

2-3 WDP Setup P arameter s Beep T one Lowest 0 Low 1 Medium 2 High 3 Highest 4 T urn Beeper OFF 5 The WDP R eader gives you a choice of five different beep pitches. (B eep volume is also adjustable -- see page 32 for the details.) Code 39 Enable Code 39 0 Disable Code 39 1 Enable Full ASCII Code 39 2 Disable F ull ASCII Code 39 3 Enable Code 39 Acc[...]

2-4 UPC/EAN Enable UPC/EAN 0 Disable UPC/EAN 1 Enable UPC/EAN S upplements 2 Disable UPC/EAN S upplements 3 Enable transmission of UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two digits 4 Disable transmission of UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two digits 5 Enable transmission of UPC-A/EAN-13 Check Digit 6 Disable transmission of UPC-A/EAN-13 Check Digit 7 Enable transmi[...]

2-5 Code 93 Enable 0 Disable 1 Enable F ull ASCII 2 Disable F ull ASCII 3 F or more information about Code 93, See Appendix J 2 of 5 Code Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 0 Disable Interleav ed 2 of 5 1 Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit 2 Disable Interleav ed 2 of 5 check digit 3 Enable check digit transmission 4 Disable check digit transmission 5 Ena[...]

2-6 Code 128 Disable Code 128 0 Enable Code 128 1 Disable UCC-128/EAN-128 2 Enable UCC-128/EAN-128 3 Enable Storage T ek T ape Label Code C Disable S torage T ek T ape Label Code D Bar Code ID’ s transmitted E Bar Code ID’ s not transmitted F Bar Code ID’ s are characters assigned to each bar code type to identify that particular type of code[...]

2-7 MSI and Plessey Disable MSI and Plessey 0 Enable MSI with 1 M od 10 check digit 1 Enable MSI with 2 M od 10 check digits 2 Enable MSI with 1 M od 11 and 1 Mod 10 check digit 3 T ransmit no check digits 4 T ransmit 1 Check digit 5 T ransmit 2 Check digits 6 Enable Plessey Code 7 Enable LabelCode5 8 Enable LabelCode4 9 Plessey has two check digit[...]

2-8 Preamble A "P reamble" is a user-specified data string transmitted at the beginning of each bar code. F or example, if you specify the preamble @@ and read data of 123456, "@@123456" would be transmitted to your computer . The default is no preamble. T o select a preamble, scan up to 15 characters from the " FULL ASCII [...]

2-9 you'd scan a 1 and then a 2. N ext, the break code. Let's say your computer uses keycode 2 break codes of F0 follo wed by the make code. F inally , a right apostrophe to mark the end of the scan codes. ` 1 2 F 0 1 2 ' (scanned from the F ull ASCII Menu) The preamble is limited to 15 characters. As the single scan code example abo[...]

2-10 See the previous page's "emulating special keys in the pr eamble" section. A final use of the P reamble/P ostamble is to enter a minimum/maximum length check for bar code data read. U se the Preamble or P ostamble by entering |nnmm where "|" is ASCII 124, "nn" is the two digit minimum to be read and "mm&[...]

2-11 U se None (the default), if you don't have a MagStripe scanner . If you have a single- track scanner , use 1, 2 or 3 to match its track. If you have a dual-track scanner and want to read both tracks, use 4 for tracks 1 and 2, or 5 for 2 and 3. Us e 6, 7 or 8 if you have a dual-track scanner but want to read only track 1, 2 or 3 respective[...]

2-12 T erminator Characters Enter (carriage r eturn) 0 N one 1 Ta b 2 Depending on your application, you may wish the WDP Reader to transmit bar code data to your computer with an Enter (carriage return), a T ab at the end, or with no extra terminating character at all. If you need a terminator character other than CR or HT (such as LF for UNIX), y[...]

2-13 T esting the WDP reader with y our computer Windows and M ac users should use the N otepad or a text editor so that the scanned test data will be "typed" on the screen wher e you can see it. Similarly , DOS users should scan at the DOS prompt or while in a text editor . Bar-code wands , laser scanners and CCD touch scanners: If you a[...]

3-1 Chapter 4 Scanner s and Scanning T echnique W ands Matching your w and to your bar code type The WDP R eader comes with a low , medium or high-resolution bar code wand, or a medium-resolution wand specially designed to read thr ough plastic or glass, depending on your application. The number and letters on your wand's cable identify its re[...]

3-2 W and Scanning T echnique U sing the illustration as a guide, follow these tips for proper scanning with a wand: 1 H old the "wand" as you would a pencil, lightly placing your fingers around the wand. If you do not see a red light at the tip of the wand, check to make sure that you ar e using a VISIBLE light wand, not an INFRARED ligh[...]

3-3 Using the Bar Code Slot Scanner Depending on your application, you may wish to use a slot scanner as your bar code input device instead of or in addition to a wand. W or th Data makes a bar code slot scanner that plugs into the WDP R eader's W and por t, and is designed for reading bar codes printed on badges or ID cards. I t can also be u[...]

3-4 Using the MagStripe Slot Scanner The MagS tripe Slot Scanner options (track 1, track 2, track 3, or track 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 or T rack 1/2/3) enable the WDP R eader to read credit and other magnetic- strip cards without disconnecting or disabling the bar code wand. I t's a stationar y scanner which reads tracks 1 and 2 of magnetically-enco[...]

3-5 Laser and CCD Scanners W and scanners can satisfy most bar code reading needs. H owever , we also offer Integrated Laser W edge Readers and the Integrated CCD W edge Reader (complete WDP Readers built into a laser scanner and CCD scanner) as well as laser and CCD scanners that plug directly into WDP R eader wand por ts. Laser scanners add these[...]

3-6 Remember , even though momentar y exposure to these low-po wer , visible-light lasers is not known to be harmful, youmust never star e into the beam or aim it into anyone's eyes. See the follo wing pages for tips on solving problems with laser and CCD scanners and difficult codes. The LZ100,LZ200,LZ100-WDP , and LZ200-WDP are covered by on[...]

3-7 CCD Scanners The F86 CCD Scanner or the WDP P16 I ntegrated CCD Reader can also mount in the stand, but the bar code must be presented within 0-4" of the scanner . These quick, durable units(F86 CCD Scanner) work like a laser , but with more limited range. J ust aim the scanner at the bar code and by aligning the top of the rather wide bea[...]

3-8 The Integrated CCD W edge Reader is a complete WDP Reader built into the F86 CCD Scanner . J ust plug it in between your computer and keyboard and you're ready to go . It works with any PC keyboar d-compatible computer and all Macintosh models. Tips for using CCD’ s and Lasers: The CCD scanner works best when positioned about 3" fro[...]

3-9 Laser scanner options: "Double-scan checking": T o minimize the possibility of misreads with very poorly printed bar codes or when reading through windshields, you hav e the option of forcing the WDP to keep r eading until it gets two results that are exactly the same. This "double scan checking" takes a little longer , but [...]

4-1 Chapter 4 Special F eatur es Function and Control K ey Support The WDP R eader can also transmit key sequences for function, control, alt (command and option keys on Macs), cursor and shift keys, for ease of use with the many software packages using these keys for menus or commands. When the WDP reader r eads a Code 128 or F ull-ASCII Code 39 ([...]

4-2 Shift, Ctrl and Alt ke ys Shift, Ctrl and Alt keys requir e three sequences 1) The ON code generated when the Shift, Ctrl or Alt key is pressed. 2) The other key to be used in conjunction with the Shift, Ctrl or Alt key . 3) The OFF code generated when the Shift, Ctrl or Alt key is released. F or example, to properly encode a bar code sequence [...]

4-3 A ccumulate Mode Accumulate M ode is an option (which can be enabled or disabled using the Reader Setup M enu's Code 39 section) allowing the reader to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer , then transmit them to the computer as if they had been a single bar code. This is useful for entering quantities and other variable data. It wo[...]

5-1 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting A reader installed in W edge mode (external or internal) doesn't beep three times when you po wer up your s ystem, or the k eyboar d locks up, or you get a "ke yboard error" or "301" message . Check the cable connections to make sure everything is plugged in securely . With a PC, make sure th[...]

5-2 Extra char acters at the beginning or end of y our bar code data Clear the P reamble and P ostamble. Make sure y ou haven't enabled transmission of any start/stop characters, checksums, leading digits or terminator characters that you don't want transmitted. F or UPC-E, select Compressed transmission if you don't want it padded w[...]

5-3 Erratic or low r ead rates can also result with systems that supply unusually low current or voltage to the keyboar d. T o test for this, turn your system off, disconnect the keyboard from the "Y" cable, and turn it back on. Then try reading the same bar codes. The system will probably be in a keyboard error state and not display the [...]

A-1 Appendix A Opening the WDP Case U se the illustrations below as a guide while remo ving the WDP Reader's circuitboard fr om its case. T urn your WDP Reader upside-do wn, and unscrew its single phillips screw . Insert a fingernail, credit card edge or small scr ewdriver blade into the gap between the base and side of the case, and gently us[...]

B-1 Appendix B IS A Internal Boar d Installation Slot Installation with Ke yboard Cabling The WDP R eader can be kept out of the way by remo ving it from its case and mounting it in a PC's ISA slot. It can use the slot for physical mounting only , and doesn't communicate with the bus. Cables connect it between the computer and keyboard, a[...]

B-2 If you have a laser scanner , CCD scanner or bar code slot scanner , it will plug into the wand port instead of the wand. (If you have a MagS tripe slot scanner , see page 21 for its installation instructions.) Be sure to store the WDP Reader's case in a safe place: If you need the slot in the future, or upgrade to a system without PC-styl[...]

B-3 Slot Installation with Bus Communication F or computers r unning DOS, the internal WDP Reader can be mounted in any unused ISA slot and jumpered to communicate with the bus directly . Internal Bus installation is normally a factory-special order (WDP Model P31/32) which includes BusKey softwar e but no reader case or V elcro for mounting the ca[...]

C-1 Appendix C Jumper Settings Y our WDP Reader is shipped with its jumpers set to match the configuration (scanner type, interface method, etc.) you ordered. Why might you need/want to check or change jumper settings? If you change your scanner type, or install a second scanning device, you may need to change some jumper settings. If you're g[...]

C-2 JP5, the P ort Address jumper: The WDP R eader in Bus Interface mode can use any of four different port addresses: hex 220, 240, 2C0 and 2E0. The default setting is 220, which most people will be able to use with no problem. Occasionally a tape controller , bus mouse, network board, real-time clock or other add-on may be using address 220 (comp[...]

C-3 JP8, the Laser (Decode Light)/W and jumper: U se the W jumper setting if you have a wand, touch scanner or bar-code slot scanner connected to the W and port, or if you'll be using a wand and laser scanner interchangeably with the W and port. This is the default setting shipped on the WDP P11/12. U sing a laser scanner with the W setting ca[...]

D-1 Appendix D Specifications f or Code 39 Code 39 (or Code 3 of 9) is the de facto standard of non-retail American industry . It is widely used in the automotive industry (AIAG specifications) as well as in government and military applications (LOGMARS specifications). Code 39 is flexible, features a large character set, variable data length and d[...]

D-2 Char V alue Char V alue Char V alue Char V alue 0 0 B 11 M 22 X 33 1 1 C 12 N 23 Y 34 2 2 D 13 O 24 Z 35 3 3 E 14 P 25 - 36 44F1 5 Q 2 6 . 3 7 5 5 G 16 R 27 Space 38 6 6 H 17 S 28 $ 39 7 7 I 18 T 29 / 40 8 8 J 19 U 30 + 41 9 9 K 20 V 31 % 42 A1 0 L 2 1 W 3 2 Her e is an example to illustrate how the check character is calculated for bar code da[...]

D-3 Full ASCII Extension to Code 39 "Full-ASCII Code 39" expands the Code 39 character set to include all 128 ASCII characters. Symbols 0-9, A-Z and punctuation characters . and - are identical to their Code 39 representations. Lo wer-case letters, additional punctuation characters and control characters are r epresented by sequences of t[...]

E-1 Appendix E Codabar Codabar is widely used in libraries, blood banks, the cotton industry and transpor tation industries. Its' character set consists of numbers 0 through 9, and punctuation characters + . - / : and $. Symbols a, b , c, d, t, n, * and e are used as start and stop characters. Characters are constructed of four bars and three [...]

F-1 Appendix F Code 128 Specifications Code 128 is a very powerful bar code, combining an extensive character set and variable length with compactness and error checking. The character set contains all 128 ASCII characters with each character made up of three bars and three spaces. Each element (bar or space) varies from one to four units in width,[...]

F-2 MOD 10 UCC 128 is enabled by scanning the appropriate bar codes on the T riCoder Setup Menu or b y keypad in the PR OGRAMMING MODE "Change Setup" option. If MOD 10 UCC 128 is enabled, you will NO T be able to read a standard Code 128 bar code that does not have the F unction 1 character and the Mod 10 check character . The UCC 128 spe[...]

G-1 Appendix G Interleav ed 2 o f 5 Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Code is a numeric-only , even-number-of- digits bar code. It is widely used in war ehouse and industrial applications. A combination of five elements, two wide and three narro w represent each character . Odd-number position digits are encoded in the bars, even-number positions in the spac[...]

G-2 5. Add the results of steps 3 and 4: 9 + 48 = 57 6. Subtract the result of step 5 fr om the next highest multiple of 10: 60 - 57 = 3 7. The checksum becomes the low-order digit: 19873 8. Because the data now has an odd length, a leading zer o is added, for the final result of: 019873[...]

H-1 Appendix H UPC Specifications UPC symbols are found on almost all grocery products and many other retail items. The UPC code most people are familiar with (UPC-A) is a fixed-length (12 digits) numeric only code, with the first digit controlled by UPC coding assignments and the last digit a checksum. UPC- E and UPC-E1 are variations of the stand[...]

H-2 The leading N umber System Character , (the first number of the 11 digits to be entered) should conform to these UPC assignments: 0,6,7 Regular UPC 12 digit codes with numbers assigned b y the UPC Council. (Do not use 0 as the leading number for in-store mar king). 2 Stor e-marked random weight items of meat and produce. 3 Reserved for N ationa[...]

ISBN specifications are available from: American National Standards Institute Customer Service 11 W est 42nd St. New Y ork, NY 10036 http://web .ansi.org document ISO 2108:1992 $26.00 The UPC/EAN checksum char acter The last character in a UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-13 or EAN-8 bar code is the checksum. F or reference, these are the methods of calcu[...]

H-4 Because the sample UPC-E code ends in a 6, the insertion digits 0000 are inserted at the sixth digit (insertion position 6): 1234500006 2. Add the N umber System Character of 0 to the sample data: 01234500006 3. Use the UPC-A check digit calculation described in the pr evious section to produce a check digit as if it were a UPC-A code. The chec[...]

I-1 Appendix I MSI/Plesse y Specifications Plessey is a variable length numeric only bar code. MSI Bar Code is a v ariable length, numeric-only code with an automatically appended Modulus 10 check digit. MSI is sometimes called Modified P lessey Code. If the user specifies an additional check digit, the MSI code can be 14 digits long, otherwise it [...]

I-2 The MSI Mod 11 check digit is calculated as follo ws: The example bar code data is: 943457842 1. Assign a checking factor to each number , star ting with the units position of the number (in this example, the 2) up to the highest order position (the 9). U se checking factors of: 2,3,4,5,6,7,2,3,4,5,6,7... 2. M ultiply the checking factor with i[...]

J-1 Appendix J Code 93 Specifications Code 93 is variable length, continuous, bi-directional, compact code. Code 93 is an alphanumeric bar code which consists of 43 data characters (0-9,A-Z,$/+%.- and Space), 4 contr ol characters, and a unique start/stop character . The entire set of 128 ASCII characters is represented in Code 93 using combination[...]

K-1 Appendix K ASCII Code Equiv alent T able The 128 ASCII codes and their 3 digit decimal equivalents ar e detailed in the table below . NUL 00 000 SP 20 032 @ 40 064 ‘ 60 096 SOH 01 001 ! 21 033 A 41 065 a 61 097 STX 02 002 “ 22 034 B 42 066 b 62 098 ETX 03 003 # 23 035 C 43 067 c 63 099 EOT 04 004 $ 24 036 D 44 068 d 64 100 ENQ 05 005 % 25 0[...]

L-1 Appendix L Firm w ar e Upgr ades This section applies only to the WDP P11/12 and the WDP P01, the separ ate external box decoder models. It does not apply to the I ntegrated WDP Models. Occasionally it will be necessary to get firmware fixes for problems disco vered with the external WDP R eader , especially in the early stages of each advance [...]

L-2 Before inserting the new EPR OM, notice that the EPROM has a small groo ve in one end; the end with the groov e in it must match the groove in the socket which it is to be inserted into. Don't insert the chip backwar ds -- line up the groove in the chip to be on the same side as the socket's groov e. Y ou may need to slightly bend int[...]