Opticon MDI-4100 - Codabar

MDI-4000 Series Serial Interface Manual
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6.3.4 Codabar
Codabar is a relatively early stage barcode developed by Monarch Marking Company in 1972.
Codabar Settings
Setting
Options
Character set
Numeric (0 - 9)
Symbol (- $ :/, +)
Start/stop code
A, B, C, or D
Digits
Variable length
Check Digit (CD)
Typically, not used.
Codabar Transfer Data Format
Digit
Description
Start code
1 digit
Data
Variable length
CD
Yes
Stop code
1 digit
Codabar (NW-7) Read Mode
Mode
Description
Standard
Consists of 1 barcode.
ABC
ABC is an acronym for the American Blood Commission. It consists of 2 side-by-side
barcodes. (Margin is necessary.) When the barcode’s first stop character and the second
start character is D, it is concatenated and sent. Two D characters will not be sent.
CX
Consists of 2 side-by-side barcodes. (Margin is necessary.) When the barcode’s first stop
character is C and the second start character is B, it is concatenated and sent. B and C
characters will not be sent.
Codabar CD
In Codabar, Modulus 16 is generally used.
Codabar CD Transfer
Lets you configure the transfer CD.