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Godex GS550 - User Manual

Godex GS550
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USER GUIDE
GS550

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Summary

1. Getting Started

Connecting via USB

Steps for connecting the scanner using a USB port.

Connecting via Keyboard Wedge

Steps for connecting the scanner using a keyboard wedge interface.

Reading Techniques

Guidance on how to aim and position the scanner for optimal bar code reads.

Resetting Factory Defaults

Instructions to revert all scanner settings to their original factory state.

2. Programming the Interface

Plug and Play Interface Setup

Using pre-defined bar codes for quick scanner setup with common interfaces.

Keyboard Wedge Configuration

Programming the scanner for IBM PC AT and compatible keyboard wedge interfaces.

Laptop Direct Connect Configuration

Setting up the scanner for direct connection with laptop keyboards.

USB Interface Options

Configuration for USB IBM SurePos, PC/Mac Keyboard, and HID interfaces.

3. Input;Output Settings

Good Read Delay Settings

Configuring the minimum time before the scanner can read another bar code.

Presentation Mode Configuration

Enabling automatic scanning using ambient light detection.

Presentation Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting scanner sensitivity to bar code presentation.

Presentation Centering Configuration

Defining a centering window to ensure reads of intended bar codes.

Centering Settings

Adjusting the scanner's field of view for precise bar code reading.

4. Data Editing

Prefix and Suffix Overview

Understanding how prefixes and suffixes build message strings for scanned data.

Intercharacter Delay Configuration

Setting delays between transmitted characters to prevent data loss.

5. Data Formatting

Add a Data Format

Step-by-step guide to creating and saving new data formats.

Data Format Editor - Send Commands

Commands for manipulating data output and sending characters.

Data Format Editor - Move Commands

Commands for cursor movement within the data output.

Data Format Editor - Search Commands

Commands for searching characters within the data.

Data Format Editor - Miscellaneous Commands

Commands for suppressing, replacing, and comparing characters.

Data Formatter Settings

Enabling or disabling the data formatter and its requirements.

6. Symbologies

All Symbologies Configuration

Enabling or disabling the decoding of all supported bar code symbologies.

Codabar Settings

Configuring Codabar options like On/Off, start/stop, and check characters.

Code 39 Settings

Configuring Code 39 options like On/Off, start/stop, and check characters.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings

Configuring Interleaved 2 of 5 options like On/Off and check digits.

NEC 2 of 5 Settings

Configuring NEC 2 of 5 options like On/Off and check digits.

Code 93 Settings

Configuring Code 93 options like On/Off and message length.

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Settings

Configuring Straight 2 of 5 Industrial options like On/Off and message length.

9. Product Specifications

GoDEX GS550 Scanner Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including mechanical, electrical, and performance data.

10. Maintenance

Repairs and Service

Information regarding authorized service centers for repairs and upgrades.

Troubleshooting Scanner Issues

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common scanner operational problems.

11. Customer Support

Technical Assistance and Service

Contact information for technical support, product service, and repair.

Limited Warranty Information

Details on Godex's product warranty, coverage, and limitations.

A. Reference Charts

Symbology Chart

A reference table of symbologies with AIM IDs, modifiers, and hex codes.

Summary

1. Getting Started

Connecting via USB

Steps for connecting the scanner using a USB port.

Connecting via Keyboard Wedge

Steps for connecting the scanner using a keyboard wedge interface.

Reading Techniques

Guidance on how to aim and position the scanner for optimal bar code reads.

Resetting Factory Defaults

Instructions to revert all scanner settings to their original factory state.

2. Programming the Interface

Plug and Play Interface Setup

Using pre-defined bar codes for quick scanner setup with common interfaces.

Keyboard Wedge Configuration

Programming the scanner for IBM PC AT and compatible keyboard wedge interfaces.

Laptop Direct Connect Configuration

Setting up the scanner for direct connection with laptop keyboards.

USB Interface Options

Configuration for USB IBM SurePos, PC/Mac Keyboard, and HID interfaces.

3. Input;Output Settings

Good Read Delay Settings

Configuring the minimum time before the scanner can read another bar code.

Presentation Mode Configuration

Enabling automatic scanning using ambient light detection.

Presentation Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting scanner sensitivity to bar code presentation.

Presentation Centering Configuration

Defining a centering window to ensure reads of intended bar codes.

Centering Settings

Adjusting the scanner's field of view for precise bar code reading.

4. Data Editing

Prefix and Suffix Overview

Understanding how prefixes and suffixes build message strings for scanned data.

Intercharacter Delay Configuration

Setting delays between transmitted characters to prevent data loss.

5. Data Formatting

Add a Data Format

Step-by-step guide to creating and saving new data formats.

Data Format Editor - Send Commands

Commands for manipulating data output and sending characters.

Data Format Editor - Move Commands

Commands for cursor movement within the data output.

Data Format Editor - Search Commands

Commands for searching characters within the data.

Data Format Editor - Miscellaneous Commands

Commands for suppressing, replacing, and comparing characters.

Data Formatter Settings

Enabling or disabling the data formatter and its requirements.

6. Symbologies

All Symbologies Configuration

Enabling or disabling the decoding of all supported bar code symbologies.

Codabar Settings

Configuring Codabar options like On/Off, start/stop, and check characters.

Code 39 Settings

Configuring Code 39 options like On/Off, start/stop, and check characters.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings

Configuring Interleaved 2 of 5 options like On/Off and check digits.

NEC 2 of 5 Settings

Configuring NEC 2 of 5 options like On/Off and check digits.

Code 93 Settings

Configuring Code 93 options like On/Off and message length.

Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Settings

Configuring Straight 2 of 5 Industrial options like On/Off and message length.

9. Product Specifications

GoDEX GS550 Scanner Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including mechanical, electrical, and performance data.

10. Maintenance

Repairs and Service

Information regarding authorized service centers for repairs and upgrades.

Troubleshooting Scanner Issues

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common scanner operational problems.

11. Customer Support

Technical Assistance and Service

Contact information for technical support, product service, and repair.

Limited Warranty Information

Details on Godex's product warranty, coverage, and limitations.

A. Reference Charts

Symbology Chart

A reference table of symbologies with AIM IDs, modifiers, and hex codes.

Godex GS550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGodex
ModelGS550
CategoryBarcode Reader
LanguageEnglish

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