CipherLab 1504 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Understandin
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he Barcode Scanner
1.6.5 AIMING MODE
The scanner will aim at a barcode once the trigger is pressed, and start scanning when
the trigger is pressed again within one second.
 The scanning won't stop until (1) a barcode is decoded, and (2) the pre-set timeout
expires.
Aiming Mode
Aiming Timeout
Limit the aiming time interval (1~15). By default, the scanner time-out is set to 1 second.
Aiming Time-out
a
fter 1~15 sec.
(*1)
1. Read the barcode above to specify the time interval before aiming ends. (It is set to 1 by
default.)
2. Read the “
Decimal Value” barcode on page 193. For example, read “1” and “0” for the scanner
to automatically shut down after being idle for 10 seconds.
3. Read the “Validate” barcode on the same page to complete this setting.
1.6.6 MULTI-BARCODE MODE
The scanner will be scanning as long as the trigger is held down, capable of decoding one
single barcode, as well as multiple unique barcodes one at a time. While decoding a
bunch of unique barcodes, if a barcode is decoded twice, its subsequent decoding will be
ignored and the scanner is expecting another unique barcode.
For 1504 to decode multiple unique barcodes, the maximum output data length of all the
barcodes is 10 KB after configuration. When the output length exceeds 10 KB,
Multi-Barcode Mode will not take effect.
 The scanning won't stop until 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.

CipherLab 1504 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld
Scanning Technology	Linear Imager
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Connectivity	USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Drop Spec	1.5 m (5 ft.)
Resolution	4 mil
Supported Barcodes	UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5
Power Supply	5 VDC ±10%
Light Source	630 nm visible red LED

Summary

Important Notices

Regulatory Compliance

Information regarding US and Canadian regulatory compliance for the device.

Safety and Maintenance

Guidelines for safe operation, laser safety, and scanner upkeep.

Release Notes

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the scanner package.

Product Features

Highlights the key capabilities and advantages of the barcode scanner.

Quick Start

Basic Configuration

Covers entering/exiting configuration mode and setting defaults.

Scanner Setup via Barcodes

Explains how to configure parameters using setup barcodes.

Viewing Current Settings

Instructions for listing and checking the scanner's current configurations.

One-Scan Setup Barcodes

Method for creating simplified configuration barcodes.

Understanding the Barcode Scanner

Scanner Components and Feedback

Details on Power, Buffer, LED Indicator, and Beeper feedback.

Scanning Modes and Behavior

Explains Scan Modes, Timeouts, and Read Redundancy.

Specialized Scanner Features

Covers Auto-Sense, Negative Barcodes, Cable Auto-Detect, and Picklist Mode.

Selecting Output Interface

Keyboard Wedge Configuration

Configuration for using the scanner as a keyboard input device.

RS-232 Serial Configuration

Setup for communicating via a serial port.

USB HID Configuration

Configuration for USB Human Interface Device connection.

USB Virtual COM Configuration

Setup for scanner communication via USB Virtual COM port.

Changing Symbology Settings

1D Barcode Symbologies

Settings for Codabar, Code 25 variants, Code 39 variants, Code 93, Code 128, MSI, EAN/UPC, etc.

GS1 DataBar Settings

Configuration options for GS1 DataBar (RSS Family) barcodes.

Postal and 2D Symbologies

Settings for postal codes and various 2D barcode types.

Defining Output Format

Data Formatting Basics

Covers Letter Case, Character Substitution, and Prefix/Suffix Code settings.

Code Identification and Length

Options for assigning Code IDs and Length Codes to symbologies.

Barcode Editing and Removal

Settings for Multi-Barcode Editor and Special Character Removal.

Special Character Removal

Procedure to remove specific characters from scanned data.

Applying Formats for Data Editing

Editing Format Activation

How to enable and apply configured editing formats.

Format Configuration Workflow

Steps for defining data criteria, fields, and transmission sequences.

Programming Examples

Practical examples demonstrating data editing format configurations.

Specifications

Firmware Upgrade (Appendix I)

Upgrade via RS-232

Instructions for updating firmware using a serial connection.

Upgrade via USB Virtual COM

Instructions for updating firmware using a USB connection.

Host Serial Commands (Appendix II)

Scanner Control Commands

Reference for serial commands to control scanner functions and settings.

Keyboard Wedge Table (Appendix III)

Key Type and Status Mapping

Defines key mappings and status for Keyboard Wedge and USB HID interfaces.

Numeral Systems (Appendix IV)

Number System References

Provides Decimal, Hexadecimal, and ASCII table references for data input.

Reading Driver Licenses (Appendix V)

License Parsing Setup

Configuration for reading and parsing driver's license data.

Output Sequence Customization

Arranging license data fields and defining separators.

Editing License Fields

Creating and editing additional fields for license data.