Datalogic PowerScan PM8300 User Manual

Product Reference Guide 55
FUNCTION KEY PROGRAMMING
There are four function keys, F1, F2, F3, F4, plus the SHIFT key (↑), which can
be defined as Function 5. Each of these keys can be programmed to perform
a user-assigned function. This is done by associating a function key with an
entry in the String Table, which is a database resident on the 16-key Power-
Scan™. You can select either a predefined command or define your own cus-
tom string. See the “String Table” command on page 56 to define
customized strings for the String Table. See the “Shift Key Programming”
command on pag
e 58 to define the SHIFT key as F5.
Each function key has an associated mnemonic label which shows in the dis-
play when active. The defau
lt labels are shown in the table below. To pro-
gram the function key labels, see “Fun
ction Key Label” command on page
57.
The following table shows the list of commands and available strings.
CMD_ID NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
LABEL
0 ENTER CMD (Same as ENTER_KEY)
1 String 1 Associate with String 1 from the String Table <first 3 char>
2 String 2 Associate with String 2 from the String Table <first 3 char>
3 String 3 Associate with String 3 from the String Table <first 3 char>
4 String 4 Associate with String 4 from the String Table <first 3 char>
5 String 5 Associate with String 5 from the String Table <first 3 char>
6
Backlight
CMD
Toggle the backlight ON/OFF Lgt
7 Clear CMD Cancel ALL data entered in the edit field CLR
8
Backspace
CMD
Delete one char per key press from an edit field
9
Recall Last
CMD
If pressed once it recalls from memory the last
code sent out; If pres
sed twice it will attempt to
resend the last sent code
Rec
A Show Watch Display the internal time Tim

Datalogic PowerScan PM8300 Specifications

General

Connectivity	Wireless
Radio Frequency	2.4 GHz
Scanning Technology	Laser
Protection Class	IP65
IP Rating	IP65
Power Supply	Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Type	Handheld
Decode Capability	1D
Battery Life	50, 000 scans per charge
Drop Resistance	2.0 m
Interface	USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge
Scan Rate	Up to 100 scans/sec
Resolution	0.1 mm (4 mil)
Supported Barcodes	UPC, EAN, Code 128
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70 °C / -40 to 158 °F
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Summary

Chapter 1 Compatibility with PM8300

Compatibility Mode

Sets the scanner to operate with PM8300 devices in a compatible mode.

BC-8060 STAR-SYSTEM NETWORK SETUP

Bind PowerScan M8300 to BC-8060 Cradle

Pairs the reader with the cradle for network setup.

INTERFACE SELECTION

RS-232

Selects the RS-232 serial interface for communication.

WEDGE

Selects the Keyboard Wedge interface for PC connection.

USB

Selects the USB interface for scanner connection.

RS-232 PARAMETERS

BAUD RATE

Sets the communication speed for RS-232 interface.

PARITY

Configures the parity bit for RS-232 communication.

STOP BITS

USB PARAMETERS

USB KEYBOARD SPEED

WEDGE PARAMETERS

KEYBOARD NATIONALITY

Selects keyboard layout for Wedge interface.

CAPS LOCK

NUM LOCK

CONTROL CHARACTER EMULATION

NETWORK PARAMETERS

RS-485 NETWORK

SLAVE ADDRESS RANGE

MASTER CRADLE HEADER

DATA FORMAT

CODE IDENTIFIER

Defines identifiers for scanned codes.

ADDRESS STAMPING

DISPLAY AND KEYPAD PARAMETERS

KEYPAD PARAMETERS

DISPLAY PARAMETERS

OPERATIVE MODE

KEYPAD PARAMETERS

16-KEY KEYPAD PARAMETERS

Specific settings for the 16-key keypad.

FUNCTION KEY PROGRAMMING

STRING TABLE

FUNCTION KEY LABEL

SHIFT KEY PROGRAMMING

DISPLAY PARAMETERS

DATE AND TIME

CONTRAST

LAST CODE SHOWN TIMEOUT

BACKLIGHT

DATA FORMAT

KEYBOARD DATA FORMAT ENABLE/DISABLE

TIME STAMPING MODE

SCANNER DATA HEADER /TERMINATOR

KEYPAD DATA HEADER /TERMINATOR

HEADER

Configures header for keypad data.

TERMINATOR

Configures terminator for keypad data.

OPERATIVE MODE

MODE SELECTION

Selects between Simple Data Input and QTY/CODE modes.

QTY/CODE MODE

Settings for Quantity/Code operational mode.

QTY FIELD

QTY/CODE SEND MODE

APPEND CODE

Display Parameters (some M8300 models only)

Display Mode

Chapter 8 Message Formatting

Standard Message Formatting

Describes standard scanner-to-host data communication format.

16-Key DK Message Formatting

Extended message formatting for 16-key DK models.

Messages from Host to Reader