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Honeywell 4820i User Manual

Honeywell 4820i
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2020/4820/4820i
2D Cordless Imaging System
User’s Guide

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Honeywell 4820i Specifications

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BrandHoneywell
Model4820i
CategoryBarcode Reader
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

About This Manual

Provides an overview of the user's guide content and programming methods.

Unpacking the System

Step-by-step instructions for unpacking the cordless imaging system.

Image Scanner Models

Lists available image scanner models and their descriptions.

Cordless System: Main Components

Identifies the primary components of the cordless imaging system.

About the Battery

Information regarding the rechargeable battery, its use, and recommendations.

Proper Disposal of the Battery

Guidelines for the environmentally sound disposal of batteries.

Connecting the Base

Describes how to connect the base to various host systems.

Connecting the Base with USB

Instructions for connecting the base unit to a computer via a USB port.

Connecting the Base with Keyboard Wedge

Steps to connect the base using a keyboard wedge interface.

Connecting the Base with RS-232 Serial Port

Instructions for connecting the base via an RS-232 serial port.

Linking Image Scanner to Base

Procedure for establishing a link between the image scanner and the base.

Reading Techniques

Guidance on using the aiming beam and positioning for optimal bar code reads.

Chapter 2 - Programming the Interface

Programming the Interface - Plug and Play

Using Plug and Play bar codes for instant scanner setup for common interfaces.

Keyboard Wedge Connection

Programming for IBM PC AT and compatibles using a USA keyboard wedge.

RS-232

Configuring the scanner for RS-232 serial port connection.

Wand Emulation Plug & Play

Setting up wand emulation with Code 39 or same code format.

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

Configuring for USB PC or Macintosh keyboard with CR/LF and Terminal ID.

USB COM Port Emulation

Setting the scanner to emulate an RS-232 COM Port.

Serial Wedge

Setting up the serial wedge terminal ID and communication parameters.

Programming the Interface - Terminal ID Method

Using Terminal IDs to program the scanner for specific PC interfaces.

Supported Terminals

Lists supported terminals with their corresponding Terminal IDs.

Keyboard Country

Scanning country codes to program the keyboard layout.

Keyboard Style

Programming keyboard styles like Caps Lock and Shift Lock.

Keyboard Modifiers

Modifying special keyboard features like CTRL+ASCII codes and Turbo Mode.

RS-232 Baud Rate

Configuring the baud rate for RS-232 communication.

RS-232 Handshaking

Configuring data transmission control using RS-232 handshaking.

Host ACK Selection

Configuring the scanner to respond to host commands for data approval.

Wand Emulation

Configuration options for wand emulation mode.

Chapter 3 - Basic System Operation

Cordless Base

Describes the function and components of the cordless base unit.

Base Charge Mode

Details the three methods for supplying power to the base for battery charging.

Beeper and LED Sequences and Meaning

Interprets the meaning of beeper and LED indicators for scanner and base status.

Unlinking the Image Scanner

Procedure to unlink an image scanner from the base before linking a new one.

Multiple Image Scanner Operation

Allows linking up to 7 image scanners to a single base.

Application Work Group Selection

Assigning an image scanner to a work group for specific application settings.

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group

Restores the current work group settings to factory defaults.

Using the Image Scanner with Bluetooth Devices

Connecting and using the scanner with Bluetooth devices like PCs and laptops.

Changing the Image Scanner’s Bluetooth PIN Code

Procedure to change the default Bluetooth PIN code for security.

Out-of-Range Alarm

Alarm settings for when the scanner is out of range of the base.

Data Accumulation Mode

Enabling or disabling batch mode for storing scanned data when out of range.

Chapter 4 - Output

Good Read Indicators

Settings for beeper and LED indicators for successful reads.

Good Read Delay

Setting minimum time before scanner can read another bar code.

Serial Trigger Modes

Activating the scanner via trigger press or serial command.

Scan Stand Mode

Scanner remains idle when Scan Stand symbol is visible.

Presentation Mode

Scanner uses ambient light to detect bar codes, LEDs turn on for read.

Image Snap and Ship

Capturing an image instead of reading a bar code when trigger is pressed.

Reread Delay

Setting time period before scanner can read the same bar code again.

LED Power Level

Adjusting LED and aimer brightness (Off, Low, High).

Centering

Narrowing field of view to ensure reading of intended bar codes.

Decode Search Mode

Selecting between Full Omnidirectional and Quick Omnidirectional search modes.

Preferred Symbology

Specifying a symbology as higher priority when multiple symbologies appear.

Output Sequence Overview

Configuring the order in which scanned bar code data is output.

Multiple Symbols

Reading multiple symbols with a single trigger pull.

Print Weight

Adjusting image scanner's reading of Matrix symbols.

Working Orientation

Setting scanner orientation for direction-sensitive codes.

Chapter 5 - Data Editing

Prefix/Suffix Overview

Adding user-defined data before or after scanned bar code data.

To Add a Prefix or Suffix

Step-by-step guide to adding prefixes or suffixes to scanned data.

To Clear One or All Prefixes or Suffixes

Procedures for clearing single or all prefixes/suffixes for a symbology.

Function Code Transmit

Enabling transmission of function codes contained within scanned data.

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays

Slowing data transmission to increase integrity.

Chapter 6 - Data Formatting

Data Format Editor Introduction

Overview of changing scanner output and inserting characters.

To Add a Data Format

Steps to add a primary or alternate data format.

Data Format Editor Commands

Details commands for editing and managing data formats.

Data Formatter

Choosing options for data output: Off, On but Not Required, On Required.

Alternate Data Formats

Using alternate formats for single bar code scans.

Chapter 7 - Symbologies

Symbologies

Lists available symbologies for bar code decoding.

All Symbologies

Enabling or disabling all symbologies, or selecting specific ones.

Message Length Description

Setting minimum and maximum lengths to reduce misreads.

Codabar

Settings for Codabar symbology, including start/stop characters and check characters.

Code 39

Settings for Code 39 symbology, including start/stop characters and check characters.

Code 39 Check Character

Configuring Code 39 check character validation and transmission.

Code 128

Settings for Code 128 symbology, including ISBT 128 concatenation.

UPC-A

Settings for UPC-A symbology, including check digit and number system.

UPC-A Addenda

Adding 2 or 5 digits to the end of scanned UPC-A data.

UPC-E0

Settings for UPC-E0 symbology, including expand, addenda, and number system.

EAN/JAN-13

Settings for EAN/JAN-13 symbology, including check digit.

EAN/JAN-8

Settings for EAN/JAN-8 symbology, including check digit.

MSI

Settings for MSI symbology, including check character.

Plessey Code

Settings for Plessey Code symbology, including message length.

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional

Settings for GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional symbology.

GS1 DataBar Limited

Settings for GS1 DataBar Limited symbology.

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Settings for GS1 DataBar Expanded symbology, including message length.

PosiCode

Settings for PosiCode symbology, including message length.

Codablock F

Settings for Codablock F symbology, including message length.

Code 16K

Settings for Code 16K symbology, including message length.

Code 49

Settings for Code 49 symbology, including message length.

PDF417

Settings for PDF417 symbology, including message length.

MicroPDF417

Settings for MicroPDF417 symbology, including message length.

GS1 Composite Codes

Enabling GS1 Composite Codes.

GS1 Emulation

Emulating GS1 data carriers like GS1-128 or GS1 DataBar.

Intelligent Mail Bar Code

Settings for Intelligent Mail Bar Code symbology.

TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)

Decoding TLC39 composite codes, enabling MicroPDF417 component.

Postal Codes

Notes on reading postal symbologies and disabling others for performance.

ID-tag (UPU 4-State)

Settings for ID-tag (UPU 4-State) symbology.

Postnet

Settings for Postnet symbology, including check digit.

Planet Code

Settings for Planet Code symbology, including check digit.

British Post

Settings for British Post symbology.

Canadian Post

Settings for Canadian Post symbology.

Kix (Netherlands) Post

Note on Kix code misreads and using Working Orientation.

Australian Post

Settings for Australian Post symbology.

China Post

Settings for China Post symbology, including message length.

Korea Post

Settings for Korea Post symbology, including message length.

QR Code

Settings for QR Code symbology, including message length.

Data Matrix

Settings for Data Matrix symbology, including message length.

MaxiCode

Settings for MaxiCode symbology, including message length.

Aztec Code

Settings for Aztec Code symbology, including message length and runes.

Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code

Settings for Chinese Sensible (Han Xin) Code symbology, including message length.

Chapter 8 - Imaging Commands

Single-Use Basis

Sending instructions for single image captures that revert to defaults.

Command Syntax

Format for issuing imaging commands with modifiers and sequences.

Step 1 - Take a Picture Using IMGSNP

Capturing an image using the IMGSNP command and its modifiers.

IMGSNP Modifiers

Options for Image Snap style, beeper, and trigger behavior.

E - Exposure

Setting exposure time for image capture, similar to camera shutter speed.

G - Gain

Adjusting gain to boost signal and pixel value, amplifying noise.

W - Target White Value

Setting target grayscale value for captured image quality.

F - File Format

Specifying the desired file format for saving images.

I - Invert Image

Rotating the image around the X or Y axis.

J - JPEG Image Quality

Setting desired quality for JPEG format, affecting file size and compression.

K - Gamma Correction

Adjusting image brightness by brightening or darkening.

L, R, T, B, M - Image Cropping

Specifying image window by pixel coordinates for left, right, top, bottom.

Intelligent Signature Capture - IMGBOX

Configuring signature capture area size and location relative to bar codes.

IMGBOX Modifiers

Options to adjust image width, height, pixel depth for IMGBOX.

Chapter 9 - OCR Programming

OCR Fonts

Settings for OCR capability, fonts, and templates.

OCR Templates

Creating custom templates for defining length and content of OCR strings.

Creating an OCR Template

Programming scanner to read character combinations in a specified order.

Character Match Sequences

Using specific characters in templates for precise matching.

OCR User-Defined Variables

Creating up to two user variables for OCR templates.

OCR Check Character

Programming the scanner to print and verify check characters for OCR security.

OCR User-Defined Check Character

Customizing check character calculation for specific applications.

Programming a User-Defined Check Character

Steps to program a user-defined check character calculation.

Weighting Options

Using weighted modulo 10 schemes for check character computation.

OCR ISBN Application Example

Configuring the scanner to read ISBN characters on books.

Chapter 10 - Interface Keys

Keyboard Function Relationships

Mapping keyboard function codes, HEX/ASCII values, and Full ASCII CTRL+ relationships.

Supported Interface Keys

Lists interface key mappings for various terminal types.

Chapter 11 - Utilities

Reset Image Scanner

Causes the image scanner to re-link with the base.

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: Current Application Work Group

Restores the current work group settings to factory defaults.

Resetting the Standard Product Default Settings: All Application Work Groups

Resets all work groups to factory default settings.

Visual Xpress Introduction

Overview of PC-based functions for imager programming and upgrades.

QuickView

Microsoft Windows program for displaying decoded symbols and capturing images.

Installing QuickView from the Web

Instructions for downloading and installing QuickView software.

Chapter 12 - Serial Programming Commands

Menu Command Syntax

Explains the syntax for menu and query command descriptions.

Query Commands

Special characters used to query device settings.

Examples of Query Commands

Examples demonstrating how to query device settings using commands.

Trigger Commands

Activating and deactivating the scanner using serial trigger commands.

Menu Commands

Table listing selections, settings, serial commands, and pages for menu configurations.

Chapter 13 - Product Specifications

4820 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the 4820 model.

4820i Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the 4820i model.

2020-5 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the 2020-5 model.

Standard Cable Pinouts

Keyboard Wedge

Pinout details for the 10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plug used in keyboard wedge connections.

Wand Emulation

Pinout details for 9 Pin Type D Female and 10 Pin Modular Plug connectors for wand emulation.

Serial Output

Pinout details for the 10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plug used in serial output connections.

USB

Pinout details for the 10 Pin Modular Plug used in USB connections.

Chapter 14 - Maintenance

Cleaning the Device

Instructions for cleaning the image scanner window, housing, and base.

Changing the Image Scanner Battery

Procedure for removing and replacing the image scanner battery.

Assembling the Battery Charge Sleeve Kit

Instructions for attaching the tether and inserting the battery into the charge sleeve.

Charge Battery

Placing the battery charge sleeve into the base for charging.

Troubleshooting the Base

Guidelines for diagnosing and resolving issues with the base unit.

Troubleshooting the Image Scanner

Steps to troubleshoot issues with the image scanner, including symbol reading.

Chapter 15 - Customer Support

Technical Assistance

Contact methods for installation, troubleshooting, and support.

Product Service and Repair

Information on obtaining warranty or non-warranty service globally.

Limited Warranty

Details of Honeywell's product warranty terms and conditions.

A - Reference Charts

Symbology Chart

Table mapping symbologies to AIM IDs, modifiers, and Code IDs.

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)

Mapping of DEC, HEX, and Character codes for U.S. style keyboards.

Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar Codes

Mapping of character codes to characters for different code pages.

B - Minimizing Bluetooth/ISM Band Network Activity

Auto Reconnect Mode

Controlling automatic re-linking behavior after connection loss.

Maximum Link Attempts

Setting the number of connection attempts to a base unit or PC.

Relink Time-Out

Controlling idle time between re-link attempts.

Bluetooth/ISM Network Activity Examples

Examples illustrating default and custom Bluetooth/ISM network activity settings.

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