Datalogic QuickScan i User Manual

QuickScan
TM
i
QD2100 General Purpose Corded Handheld
Linear Imager Bar Code Reader
Product Reference Guide

Datalogic QuickScan i Specifications

General

Type	Handheld Barcode Reader
Connectivity	USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge
IP Rating	IP42
Scan Rate	100 scans per second
Decode Capability	1D Barcodes
Resolution	0.1 mm (4 mil)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity	5 to 95% NC
Drop Resistance	1.5 m (5 ft) to concrete
Supported Barcodes	UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar

Summary

Introduction

About this Guide

Provides technical information, connection, programming, maintenance, and specifications for the product.

Technical Support

Details on how to obtain support through the Datalogic website, resellers, or telephone.

Getting Started

About the Imager

Describes the imager's LED technology, scan efficiency, and communication interfaces.

Setting Up the Imager

Step-by-step instructions for connecting and communicating with the imager host.

Using the Programming Barcodes

Explains how to reconfigure the imager using programming barcodes for feature settings.

Interfaces

Interface Selection

Lists the supported host interfaces for General Purpose and Retail Point of Sale models.

Configuring the Interface

Instructions on scanning interface type barcodes and configuring settings for each interface.

Global Interface Features

Configurable interface features applicable to all interface types, like Host Commands.

General Features

Double Read Timeout

Sets the minimum time between reads to prevent double reads of the same label.

Label Gone Timeout

Sets the time after the last label segment before preparing for a new label.

LED and Beeper Indicators

Describes the indications provided by the imager's LED and beeper for various functions.

Scan Mode

Selects the scan operating mode for the reader, such as Trigger Single or Always On.

Scanning Active Time

Specifies the duration the reader stays in scan ON state after entry.

Flash On Time

Specifies the ON time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode.

Flash Off Time

Specifies the OFF time for the indicator LED while in Flash Mode.

Stand Mode Sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity level for stand mode wakeup (low, medium, high).

Green Spot Duration

Specifies the duration of the good read pointer beam after a good read.

RS-232 ONLY Interface

Baud Rate

Sets the reader's baud rate to match the host device for proper data transmission.

Data Bits

Allows interface with devices requiring 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol for data transfer.

Stop Bits

Specifies the number of stop bits to match host device requirements for serial data.

Parity

Specifies parity required for sending and receiving data, such as None, Odd, or Even.

Handshaking Control

Configures the data interface to operate with or without hardware handshaking lines.

RS-232/USB-Com Interfaces

Intercharacter Delay

Specifies the delay between the end of one character and the beginning of the next.

ACK NAK Options

Enables/disables support for RS-232 ACK/NAK protocol for data transmission and commands.

ACK Character

Specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the ACK character.

NAK Character

Specifies an ASCII character or hex value to be used as the NAK character.

Disable Character

Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to disable the reader.

Enable Character

Specifies the value of the RS-232 host command used to enable the reader.

Keyboard Interface

Country Mode

Specifies the country/language supported by the keyboard for various interfaces.

Send Control Characters

Specifies how the reader transmits ASCII control characters to the host.

Wedge Quiet Interval

Specifies the time to look for keyboard activity before breaking the connection for data transmission.

Intercharacter Delay

Specifies the delay between characters for keyboard interfaces.

USB Keyboard Speed

Specifies the USB poll rate for a USB keyboard interface.

USB-OEM Interface

USB-OEM Device Usage

Identifies the reader as a Table Top or Handheld scanner for USB-OEM POS systems.

USB-OEM Interface Options

Provides control mechanism for interface-specific commands, either Obey or Ignore.

IBM 46XX Interface

46xx Number of Host Resets

Specifies consecutive resets before entering programming mode, from 1 to 15.

Transmit Labels in Code 39 Format

Enables/disables translation of label data to Code 39 format for IBM-46XX or USB-OEM hosts.

IBM 46XX Interface Options

Provides interface-specific control for host commands: Obey or Ignore.

Wand Emulation Interface

Wand Idle State

Specifies the level of the Wand output signal when the reader is idle (Low or High).

Wand Polarity

Specifies the polarity of the Wand output signal: Quiet zones high/bars low or vice versa.

Wand Signal Speed

Specifies the speed of the Wand output signal per nominal bar or space (330 or 660 microseconds).

Wand Label Symbology Conversion

Converts all barcode labels to a single symbology for Wand Emulation interface.

Wand Transmit Noise

Specifies the leading/trailing noise for the Wand interface: Disable, Enable leading, trailing, or both.

Data Editing

Data Editing Overview

Explains sending additional information with barcode data to form a 'message string'.

Global Prefix/Suffix

Adds up to 20 ASCII characters as a prefix or suffix to scanned barcode data.

Global AIM ID

Enables/disables the addition of AIM IDs for all symbology types to scanned barcode data.

Label ID

Configures a customizable code of up to three ASCII characters to identify barcode types.

Label ID: Pre-loaded Sets

Supports two pre-loaded sets of Label IDs: USA set and EU set.

Label ID Control

Controls whether a Label ID is disabled or sent as a prefix or suffix for a symbology.

Case Conversion

Allows conversion of alphabetic characters in scanned data to upper or lower case.

Character Conversion

An eight-byte configuration item for converting specific characters in scanned data.

Symbologies

UPC-A

Options for the UPC-A symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

UPC-E

Options for the UPC-E symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

EAN 13

Options for the EAN 13 symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

EAN 8

Options for the EAN 8 symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

UPC/EAN Global Settings

Configuration settings for UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN 13, and EAN 8 symbologies.

Add-Ons

Features applicable to optional add-ons (supplementals) like P2, P5, and GS1-128.

GS1 DataBarTM Omnidirectional

Options for GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional symbology, including enable/disable and emulation.

GS1 DataBarTM Expanded

Options for GS1 DataBar Expanded symbology, including enable/disable and emulation.

GS1 DataBarTM Limited

Options for GS1 DataBar Limited symbology, including enable/disable and emulation.

Code 39

Options for Code 39 symbology, including enable/disable, check character, and quiet zones.

Code 32 (Italian Pharmaceutical)

Options for the Code 32 symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

Code 128

Options for Code 128 symbology, including enable/disable, expansion, and check character.

GS1-128

Options for the GS1-128 symbology, including enable and translation to Code 128 format.

Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5)

Options for I 2 of 5 symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Datalogic 2 of 5

Options for Datalogic 2 of 5 symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Codabar

Options for Codabar symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

ABC Codabar

Options for ABC Codabar symbology, including enable/disable and concatenation mode.

Code 11

Options for Code 11 symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Standard 2 of 5

Options for Standard 2 of 5 symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Industrial 2 of 5

Options for Industrial 2 of 5 symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

IATA

Options for IATA symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

ISBT 128

Options for ISBT 128 symbology, including concatenation and timeout settings.

MSI

Options for MSI symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Plessey

Options for Plessey symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Code 93

Options for Code 93 symbology, including enable/disable and check character calculation.

Codablock F

Options for Codablock F symbology, including enable/disable and EAN subtype.

Code 4

Options for Code 4 symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

Code 5

Options for Code 5 symbology, including enable/disable and check character transmission.

Follett 2 of 5

Options for Follett 2 of 5 symbology, including enable/disable.

Technical Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Details dimensions, weight, and color of the imager.

Electrical Characteristics

Provides voltage and current specifications for the imager.

Performance Characteristics

Lists light source, tolerances, scan angle, and depth of field for scanning.

Interfaces Supported

Lists all supported interfaces, including RS-232, USB, Keyboard Wedge, and IBM.

User Environment

Specifies operating and storage temperatures, humidity, and light immunity.

Regulatory

Lists electrical safety and EMI/RFI compliance information.

Standard Cable Pinouts

Table 46. Standard Cable Pinouts — Imager Side

Provides pinout information for the imager's cable connectors for different interfaces.

Standard Defaults

Table 47. Standard Defaults

Lists common configuration settings with default values and page references.

Default Exceptions

Lists default exceptions for interface types other than standard RS-232.

LED and Beeper Indications

LED and Beeper Indications

Details indications for Power-up Beep, Good Read Beep, ROM Failure, and Programming Mode.

Error Codes

Describes LED flashes/beep codes associated with imager errors found during startup.

Sample Barcodes

UPC-A

Provides a sample barcode representation for the UPC-A symbology.

EAN-13

Provides a sample barcode representation for the EAN-13 symbology.

Code 39

Provides a sample barcode representation for the Code 39 symbology.

Code 128

Provides a sample barcode representation for the Code 128 symbology.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Provides a sample barcode representation for the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.

GS1 DataBar (RSS)

Provides sample barcodes for GS1 DataBar variants like Omnidirectional and Expanded.

Keypad

Use the barcodes in this appendix to enter numbers as you would select digits/characters from a keypad.

Contains barcodes representing digits and characters for keypad input.

Scancode Tables

Control Character Emulation

Selects scancode tables for Wedge and USB Keyboard platforms based on control character.

Interface Type PC AT PS/2 or USB-Keyboard

Details scancode sets for PC AT PS/2 or USB-Keyboard when Control Character is 00 or 01.

Interface type PC AT PS/2 Alt Mode or USB-Keyboard Alt Mode

Provides scancode sets for PC AT PS/2/USB-Keyboard Alt Mode when Control Character is 00 or 01.

Digital Interface

Presents scancode sets for Digital Interface when Control Character is 00 or 01.

IBM31xx 102-key

Scancode sets for IBM31xx 102-key keyboards when Control Character is 00 or 01.

IBM XT

Scancode sets for IBM XT keyboards when Control Character is 00 or 01.