Symbol P370 - User Manual

P470/P370 RF Scanners
Product Reference Guide

Summary

About This Manual

Introduction

Overview of the manual's content and purpose.

Service Information

Provides guidance on obtaining support and troubleshooting assistance.

Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product warranty.

Chapter 1. The P470;P370 RF Scanner

Introduction

Introduces the P470/P370 RF scanners and their capabilities.

Quick Startup Instructions

Provides a step-by-step guide for initial setup and operation.

Chapter 2. Set Up

Connecting to a Host

Guides on how to connect the scanner cradle to a host device.

Pairing the Scanner with the Cradle

Steps to establish communication between the scanner and cradle.

Optimizing RF Performance

Tips for achieving the best wireless performance from the scanner.

Chapter 3. Operation

Introduction

Overview of how to use the cordless Phaser scanner.

Scan and Transmit Application

Details how to use the scanner for data capture and transmission.

Troubleshooting

Guide to resolving common scanner operational issues.

Chapter 4. Maintenance And Specifications

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data about the scanner and cradle.

Changing the Battery

Instructions for replacing the scanner's battery.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Introduction

Introduces optional bar codes for scanner programming.

Operational Parameters

Details default scanner settings and how to change them.

Set Default Parameter

How to restore scanner parameters to factory defaults.

Communication Protocol

Options for setting the scanner's communication protocol.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Host Type

Configuration for different host computer types via RS-232C.

RF Channel

Selects the radio frequency channel for scanner-cradle communication.

Linear Code Type Security Level

Adjusts scanner sensitivity based on bar code quality.

Code 39

Settings for the Code 39 symbology.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Enable;Disable UPC-E;UPC-A;UPC-E1

Enables or disables specific UPC symbologies.

Enable;Disable EAN-8;EAN-13

Enables or disables specific EAN symbologies.

Set Lengths for Code 39

Configures length options for Code 39 bar codes.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Enables checking of Code 39 check digits.

Enable;Disable Code 39 Full ASCII

Enables or disables Code 39 Full ASCII character set.

Enable;Disable Code 93

Enables or disables the Code 93 symbology.

Enable;Disable Interleaved 2 of 5

Enables or disables the Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5

Configures length options for Interleaved 2 of 5.

Enable;Disable Discrete 2 of 5

Enables or disables the Discrete 2 of 5 symbology.

Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5

Configures length options for Discrete 2 of 5.

Enable;Disable Codabar

Enables or disables the Codabar symbology.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Set Lengths for Codabar

Configures length options for Codabar symbology.

Enable;Disable MSI Plessey

Enables or disables the MSI Plessey symbology.

Set Lengths for MSI Plessey

Configures length options for MSI Plessey symbology.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Transmit Code ID Character

Configures the transmission of bar code type identifiers.

Symbol Code ID Characters

Lists the characters used to identify bar code types.

Pause Duration

Inserts a pause in data transmission.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

RS-232 C Parameters

Configuration settings for RS-232C communication.

Baud Rate

Sets the data transmission speed for RS-232C.

Parity

Selects the parity setting for RS-232C communication.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Hardware Handshaking

Configures hardware handshaking for RS-232C.

Software Handshaking

Configures software handshaking for data transmission.

Host Serial Response Time-out

Sets scanner wait time for host response.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Intercharacter Delay

Sets delay between characters for host processing.

MCL-Net Baud Rate

Sets the data transmission speed for MCL-Net.

Scanner Address

Sets the unique address (ID) for the scanner.

Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

Aim Mode

Configures aiming behavior for long-range scanners.

Aim Duration

Sets the duration the aiming dot is visible.

Numeric Bar Codes

Bar codes used to input numeric values for parameters.

Appendix A. Bar Code Information

UCC;EAN-128

Convention for printing data fields with Code 128 bar codes.

AIM Code Identifiers

Defines the three-character codes used to identify bar code types.

Appendix B. Automatic Project Download

Automatic Project Download

Feature to simplify loading custom applications into the scanner.

Appendix C. Radio Channels

Cordless Phaser RF Channels Per Country

Lists available RF channels based on country regulations.

Appendix D. Messages and Error Codes

Introduction

Information on messages and error codes displayed on the scanner.

Messages

Lists common messages displayed by the scanner during operation.

Communication Errors

Explains errors occurring during scanner communication.

Symbol P370 Specifications

General

Brand	Symbol
Model	P370
Category	Scanner
Language	English