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Honeywell HF680 Series - User Manual

Honeywell HF680 Series
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User Guide
HF680 Series
Hand-Free Area-Imaging Scanners
Models: HF680 (Second Generation), HF680E, HF680M

Table of Contents

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Honeywell HF680 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Image SensorCMOS
Symbol Contrast20% minimum reflectance difference
InterfaceUSB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge
Operating Temperature32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Humidity5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Light Levels0 to 100, 000 lux
Supported BarcodesUPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix

Summary

Chapter 1 Get Started

About This Manual

Provides installation and programming instructions for HF680 scanners.

Unpack Your Device

Details steps for unpacking the scanner and checking contents.

Connect the Device

Instructions for connecting the scanner to a computer.

Reading Techniques

Guidance on optimal positioning and angle for scanning barcodes.

Set Custom Defaults

Allows users to create and save custom default settings for the scanner.

Chapter 2 Program the Interface

Introduction

Outlines the chapter's purpose: programming the scanner for desired interfaces.

Plug and Play

Describes using Plug and Play barcodes for quick scanner setup.

RS232 Serial Port

Details programming the scanner for RS232 serial port connection, including settings.

USB PC or Macintosh Keyboard

Configuring the scanner for USB PC or Macintosh keyboard emulation.

Keyboard Country Layout

Setting the appropriate keyboard layout for different countries.

Chapter 3 Input;Output Settings

Power Up Beeper

Controls whether the scanner beeps upon power-up.

Beep on BEL Character

Configures the scanner to beep when receiving a BEL character from the host.

Beeper - Good Read

Enables or disables the beeper for good read indications.

LED - Good Read

Controls the LED indicator for good read indications.

Presentation Mode

Uses ambient light to detect and read barcodes, dimming LEDs until presented.

Chapter 4 Data Edit

Prefix;Suffix Overview

Explains adding prefix/suffix characters to scanned data for custom message strings.

Add a Carriage Return Suffix to All Symbologies

Adds a carriage return suffix to all symbologies simultaneously.

Intercharacter, Interfunction, and Intermessage Delays

Settings to slow data transmission and improve integrity.

Chapter 5 Data Format

Data Format Editor Introduction

Explains using the editor to customize scanner output by inserting characters.

Add a Data Format

Guides the user through creating and saving custom data formats.

Data Format Editor Commands

Lists commands for manipulating the cursor and data within the editor.

Chapter 6 Symbologies

All Symbologies

Enables or disables decoding of all available barcode symbologies.

Codabar

Settings for Codabar symbology, including On/Off, Start/Stop, and Check Character.

Code 39

Settings for Code 39 symbology, including On/Off, Start/Stop, and Check Character.

UPC-A

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

Chapter 7 Utilities

Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All Symbologies

Temporarily adds a Code I.D. prefix to all symbologies.

Show Software Revision

Displays scanner software revision, serial number, and product information.

Reset the Factory Defaults

Resets all scanner settings to their original factory defaults.

Chapter 8 Serial Programming Commands

Conventions

Explains conventions used for describing menu and query commands.

Menu Command Syntax

Defines the syntax structure for menu commands.

Query Commands

Describes special characters used to query device settings.

Chapter 9 Product Specifications

Scanner Product Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for HF680 (Second Generation) scanners.

HF680 E

Lists detailed specifications for HF680E scanners.

Depth of Field Charts

Provides typical performance depth of field data for different symbologies.

Chapter 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Clean the Scanner

Provides instructions for cleaning the scanner and its window.

Replace an Interface Cable

Step-by-step guide for replacing the scanner's interface cable.

Troubleshoot

Offers a guide to isolate and resolve scanner operational problems.

Appendix A Reference Charts

Symbology Charts

Provides charts detailing AIM identifiers, modifiers, and Honeywell IDs for symbologies.

Linear Symbologies

Lists AIM and Honeywell IDs for various linear barcode symbologies.

2 D Symbologies

Lists AIM and Honeywell IDs for various 2D barcode symbologies.

ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)

Lower ASCII Reference Table

Provides a reference table for lower ASCII characters and their corresponding codes.

Keyboard Key References

Provides visual references for keyboard layouts and key mappings.

SAMPLE SYMBOLS

UPC-A

Example of a UPC-A barcode.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Example of an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode.

Data Matrix

Example of a Data Matrix barcode.

MaxiCode

Example of a MaxiCode barcode.

PROGRAMMING CHART

Save

Command to save programming changes.

Discard

Command to discard programming changes.

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