CipherLab 8200 User Manual

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CipherLab BASIC Programming Part I
4.15.2 ALPHA KEY
By default, the input mode is numeric and can be modified by the ALPHA key. When in
Alpha mode, it takes turns to show alphabets and number when pressing the same key;
the time interval between each press must not exceed one second. For example, the
“2ABC” key can generate “A”, “B”, “C” or “2” by turns within one second.
Note: The ALPHA key is available on 8500/8700 Series, 24-key or 44-TE (Type II) key.
ALPHA_LOCK
Purpose To set the ALPHA state for input mode.
Syntax ALPHA_LOCK(status%)
Remarks “status%” is an integer variable, indicating the alpha-input status.
Value
Input Mode
ALPHA State
0
1
2
3
Numeric mode
Alpha mode, upper case
Numeric mode
Alpha mode, lower case
Unlocked
Unlocked
Locked
Unlocked
4 Function mode
(8000, 8200 only)
Unlocked
5
6
Alpha mode, upper case
Alpha mode, lower case
Locked
Locked
7 Function mode
(8000, 8200 only)
Locked
Example
ALPHA_LOCK(1)
…
GET_ALPHA_LOCK
Purpose To get information of the ALPHA state for input mode.
Syntax A% = GET_ALPHA_LOCK
Remarks “A%” is an integer variable to be assigned to the result.
 When no ALPHA key is available on the keypad, such as 8500 44-
key (Type
I), it will return -1.
Example
Alpha_lock% = GET_ALPHA_LOCK

CipherLab 8200 Specifications

General

IP Rating	IP54
Display Type	LCD
Barcode Scanner	Laser
Connectivity	RS-232
I/O Ports	RS-232