Worth-data 5000 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s ManualA battery operatedPortable BatchReader with VoiceMessages for PC,Mac, etc.Portable Data Collector™5000 TriCoderwww.worthdata.com

9 Uploading Data Once you have collected your data in Program #0, uploading that data to the computer is the final step. For the tutorial, we assume

99 Appendix A: How to scan a bar code The TriCoder can be used with a variety of laser scanners. Which one you choose is dependent upon your applicat

100 Appendix B: Laser Scanner Options The laser scanner is typically the easiest scanner to use, requiring less operator training. A particularly de

101 Appendix C: Cable Pin-outs Below are the pin-outs for our cables. All cables showing a Worth Data part number (Cxx) are available for purchas

102 I/O Connector Pin-outs I/O Connector pin-outs are: Pin Function 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 Laser DLE 4 USB D+ 5 Laser EN 6 USB D- 7 Laser Data 8 US

103 Appendix D: Optional Features The following are the features available for the TriCoder: Item # Description F10 5V/110V Power Supply F11 5V/220V

104 Appendix E: USB Driver Installation Recovery The USB TriCoder uses two separate USB “drivers”: The HID driver provided with Windows

105 9. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)." and click "Next" 10. Select "Specify a location&

106 Resolving incomplete, aborted or incorrect HID driver installation This driver is provided with Windows. Most recent versions of Windows include

107 Appendix F: Specifications for Code 39 Code 39 (or Code 3 of 9) is the de facto standard of non-retail American industry. It is widely used in th

108 Code 39 Advanced Features and Functions Mod 43 Check Character Standard Code 39 can be printed with a "Mod 43 Check Character". This M

10 Program #1 Quickstart Sample Program #1 prompts the operator for "Item" and then "Quantity". What makes this program differen

109 Full ASCII Extension to Code 39 "Full-ASCII Code 39" expands the Code 39 character set to include all 128 ASCII characters. Symbols 0-9

110 Function/Control Key Support in HID Keyboard Mode The TriCoder, when in HID Keyboard Mode, can transmit Function, Control, Alt and Shift Keys for

111 The SHIFT, CTRL, & ALT (Command and Option for MAC) keys must use ON (key pressed) and OFF (key released) bar codes to prope

112 Function/Control Key Support with PortKey The TriCoder in RS-232 ASCII mode using PortKey can emulate the special keys on the PC keyboard. PortK

113 Accumulate Mode Accumulate Mode is an option allowing the TriCoder to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer, then transmit

114 Appendix G: Code 128 Specifications Code 128 is a very powerful bar code, combining an extensive character set and variable length with compac

115 Appendix H: Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Code is a numeric-only, even-number-of-digits bar code. It is widely used in warehouse an

116 Appendix I: UPC Specifications UPC symbols are found on almost all grocery products and many other retail items. The UPC code most people are

117 option of transmitting in the ISBN format. ISBN 0-553-37062 ISBN specifications are available from: American National Standards Institute Cus

118 UPC-E Checksum Calculation Use the sample data of 123456 to demonstrate the UPC-E checksum calculation: The 6 digit UPC-E code is converted to a

11 Reviewing and Editing Data During or after collecting data, it is possible to review and edit the data while it is still in the TriCoder. You ca

119 Appendix J: Codabar Specifications Codabar is widely used in libraries, blood banks, the cotton industry and transportation industries. Its&apos

120 Appendix K: MSI/Plessey Specifications Plessey is a variable length numeric only bar code. MSI Bar Code is a variable length, numeric-only code

121 Appendix L: Code 93 Specifications Code 93 is variable length, continuous, bi-directional, compact code. Code 93 is an alphanumeric bar code whi

122 Appendix M: ASCII Code Equivalent Table The 128 ASCII codes and their 3 digit decimal equivalents are detailed in the below table. The RS232 Mod

123 Appendix N: RS-422 Using the TriCoder with an RS-422 board instead of a standard RS-232 serial port allows multiple TriCoders to be multi-dropped

MaxChs01-99TriCoder Coding FormProgram Name:Date:Statement No.EntryTypeD-DataQ-QuestT-TimeY-DateS-BothB-BrnchX-XtraPrompt TextData ID Unique3 Charsor

NUL DLE(f10) SP 0 @ P ` pSOH(f1) DC1(Del) ! 1 A Q a qSTX(f2) DC2(Ins) “ 2 B R b rETX(f3) DC3( ) # 3 C S c sEOT(f4) DC4( ) $ 4 D T d tENQ(f5) NAK

12 You can use the STATUS key at any time during data collection to check the amount of memory you have left as well as the battery levels: mm/dd

13 Uploading Data Once you have collected your data in Program #1, uploading that data to the computer is the final step. For the tutorial, we assum

14 Chapter 3: Non Portable Mode NON PORTABLE mode allows the user to transmit data directly from the TriCoder to the host computer immediately withou

15 If you are using Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, or 98SE and you wish to upload your files directly into your application through the keyboard, yo

16 Chapter 4: Using Integrated Hardware Utilities Full Speed USB Data Upload and PC Serial Interface Testing communication between PC and a TriCoder

17 The TriCoder now displays: NONPORTABLE MODE PRESS <F1> TO EXIT and is ready and waiting for keypad input or scanner input. Scan the TEST

18 Hardware Utilities Serial Settings Once the serial port configuration is finished, click on the "Test" button. Click on the test window

Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, i

Chapter 5: Uploading Data If you are ready to upload data, we assume you have established correct communication between your TriCoder and host and ha

20 Comma Separated Files Another common file format is a Comma Separated File. A TriCoder setup to upload in this format uploads data like this: “D

21 SUFFIX -- _ Scan the bar code for “double quote” then scan the bar code for the “comma”. SUFFIX -- “,_ Press the ENTER key to complete the

22 The TriCoder is not limited to uploading using only the three file formats - Carriage Return delimited, Comma delimited and Flat File - described

23 Serial Upload Windows Serial PC Users  The Worth Data Hardware Utilities program has the ability to upload the TriCoder via the serial port in

24 Chapter 6: TriCoder Connection Interfacing with the computer is possibly the most critical operation. Without proper communication bet

25 Serial Interface The TriCoder can operate as a serial interface reader on a PC. To use the serial interface, you must have software reading the s

26 Chapter 7: Configuring the TriCoder Once the hardware is connected, the next step is to configure the TriCoder and test your communication. If yo

27 a problem. USB HID Keyboard Interface The TriCoder can operate as a USB HID keyboard on both a PC and a Macintosh. A USB cable and Setup configu

28 TriCoder for USB HID Keyboard uploads. Pressing the 1 key repeatedly will cycle through the 3 HOST settings. More than one Setup Parameter can be

Table of Contents Chapter 1: How to Use this Manual ...

29 Chapter 8: TriCoder Setup All of the Setup Parameters are changed via the TriCoder keypad using the Setup Mode. You can also send your setup

30 Using the Hardware Utilities to change Setup Parameters If you are using the FULL SPEED USB interface, you can use the Integrated Hardware Utili

31 TriCoder Setup Parameters All parameters are set by the TriCoder keypad by going into SETUP (Option 5) from the Main Menu or opening screen. Wh

32 Bar Code Setup On the Bar Code Setup screen key in the number that corresponds to the setup parameters you would like to change. BAR CODE SETUP CO

33 UPC-A/EAN-13 UPC-A/EAN-13 OPTIONS UPC/EAN ALL -------------- ON/OFF 1 UPC/EAN SUPPLEMENT ON/OFF 2 UPC-A NSC ----------------- ON/OFF 3 UPC-A C

34 2 of 5 Code 2 OF 5 CODE OPTIONS INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 ------- ON/OFF 1 CHECK DIGIT ------------------- ON/OFF 2 TRANSMIT CHECK DIGIT ON/OFF

35 Code 93 / Code 11 CODE 93/CODE 11 CODE 93 --------------------------- ON/OFF 1 CODE 93 FULL ASCII ---------- ON/OFF 2 CODE 11 ------------------

36 I/O SETTINGS HOST (Computer Interface) The TriCoder is shipped with the HOST Computer Interface set to USB FULL SPEED as the default. I/O SETTI

37 FULL SPEED USB If you are using Windows and you wish to use the Hardware Utilities to upload data via USB in full speed, choose FULL SPEED USB for

38 Terminator Character I/O SETTINGS HOST ------------- HID KEYBOARD 1 TERMINATOR CHARACTER - CR 2 SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD OFF 3

3 Other Settings ...

39 Parity I/O SETTINGS HOST ----------------------------- SERIAL 1 TERMINATOR CHARACTER - CR 2 SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD OFF 3 BAUD RAT

40 USB ENUMERATION DELAY I/O SETTINGS HOST ---------------- USB-FULL SPEED 1 TERMINATOR CHARACTER - CR 2 SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD

41 USB ALT OUTPUT I/O SETTINGS HOST ---------------- USB-FULL SPEED 1 TERMINATOR CHARACTER - CR 2 SINGLE CYCLE UPLOAD OFF 3

42 SPEAKER OPTIONS SPEAKER OPTIONS BEEP VOLUME ----------------------------- 0-9 1 BEEP TONE ------------------------ 1/2/3/4/5 2 VOICE VOLUME

43 Date & Time Settings DATE & TIME SETTINGS TIME --------------------------- 0907 1 DATE -------------------------- 122309 2 DATE FORMAT -

44 LCD Options LCD OPTIONS MASTER BACKGD, COLOR --- 1 1 PROMPT BACKGD, COLOR --- 1 2 PROMPT TEXT COLOR --------- 2 3 DATA BACKGD, COLOR ------

45 Other Settings OTHER SETTINGS PREAMBLE ------------------------- 1 POSTAMBLE ------------------------ 2 CHARACTERS ----------------------

46 Using the Bar Code ID feature and the Preamble or Postamble, you can trim data selectively, trimming characters only on the bar code type specifie

47 System Tools SYSTEM TOOLS CHARGING FROM USB - YES/NO 1 PLAY VOICE PROMPT -------- 00 2 LANGUAGE ------------- ENGLISH 3 RESET SETUPS TO DEFAULT

48 Chapter 9: Using the Integrated Hardware Utilities The Hardware Utilities for Windows program is a versatile application that gives you the abilit

4 Chapter 16: Powering the TriCoder ...

49 If you are connected via USB, you should see TriCoder HCVxxxx in the Far Left Pane as shown below.

50 If you do not have your TriCoder turned on and cabled up correctly, or the USB driver is installed incorrectly, you will see this error message: U

51 Uploading from TriCoder to your Computer You can upload programs, data, voice and cloned setup information to your computer from your TriCoder by

52 Clone Files 1. Turn the TriCoder On. 2. In the Hardware Utilities, choose Clone TriCoder as the File type, then specify the name of the file (w

53 Full Speed USB Uploading If you are uploading information from your TriCoder via Full Speed USB interface, you will be absolutely amazed at how ea

54 Type in the name of the file you want to save, or use the default name as shown and click save. That's it! You don't have to do anyth

55 Downloading from the computer to your TriCoder You can download saved files on your computer back into your TriCoder using the TriCoder Manager in

56 The Hardware Utilities will let you know when your transmission is finished. Full Speed USB Downloads If you are downloading from your computer

57 Chapter 10: Creating a Custom Program You can create a program in the TriCoder to prompt the operator for anything. You can tell the operator wh

58 Program Name Press the number of the program you wish to create or edit; 1, 2, or 3. For this example we will key in 1. The TriCoder then displays

5 Chapter 1: How to Use this Manual The TriCoder is an extremely versatile bar code reader. It functions as both a portable data colle

59 Programming To edit Program #1 press the 2 key. This will enter you into the editing section and show you programming prompts and allow you to ed

60 Entry Type The first line on the program screen is the ENTRY TYPE prompt. This prompt determines what type of data is entered for this statement

61 Go to statement 34 if a 5 is keyed/scanned Go to statement 02 if anything else is keyed/scanned The STMT TO BRANCH field would look like this: E

62 The Time Stamp statement type records only the time information to memory in the HHMM format. Just as with the Date and Time Stamp statement, usi

63 None The None statement entry type is used as a “dummy” statement, recording no data and transmitting only the Upload prefix and suffix. It is ty

64 !(space)UF(space)myfile.fmtCRLFdata1CRLFdata2CRLFdata3 CR and LF are scanned from the Full ASCII Menu and the filename must end with ".fmt&qu

65 Then the user would see the Prompt SCAN ITEM NO: and then the “Item Description”, “Price” and “Quantity On Hand” from the Table as shown below: S

66 for the prompt is 1234, then the next time the PROMPT text is displayed, it would display as follows: ENTER ITEM NO. 1234 _ To accept 1234 as t

67 DATA ID: _ The DATA ID field has 6 different functions, depending on what is entered at the prompt: Data Identifiers UPC/EAN Check Digit v

68 Table Lookup: For table lookup functions the TriCoder can display additional fields associated with the „key‟ field displaying up to 3 additional

6 Chapter 2: TriCoder Quickstart As powerful as the TriCoder is, its basic operation is quite simple. Many people can use Program #0 or Program #1 t

69 DATA LENGTH MAX: 13_ To clear the DATE LENGTH MAX: and enter a new value, press CLEAR on the TriCoder keypad and enter the new value. The DATE L

70 you have a program that prompts for (1)BLDG., then (2)AISLE, then (3)ITEM, then (4)QUANTITY, with a loop that goes back to ITEM after QUANTITY. T

71 As an example, let‟s say you wanted to attach an aisle number as a prefix to every item number you entered. Assuming the aisle number is statemen

72 For example, if statement #01 has a Maximum Data Length of 10 and you scan the number 12345, the following Upload Prefix for statement #1 would pr

73 Finishing and checking your program When you have finished entering your program, press the key to have the TriCoder check your program for err

74 Reviewing and Modifying programs You can review or modify a program at any time. If you have data collected for that program, the only portions y

75 Chapter 11: Creating TriCoder Programs on your Windows PC You can also create custom TriCoder programs on your PC and download them to the TriCod

76 3. Select the TriCoder Tab on the left of the Screen 4. Select Virtual TriCoder on the TriCoder Manager Menu 5. Press the Start Virtual Tri

77 6. You will then see the following screen(s) for the Virtual TriCoder: From this screen you can start to create a new TriCoder Program. By d

78 Chapter 12: Voice Messages The TriCoder's exclusive use of voice prompts allows you to overcome problems such as literacy, language and light

7 Program #0 Quickstart The default data collection program, Program #0, is a simple program, repeatedly prompting the operator for data entry of the

79 Recording and Playback of Voice Messages Voice Messages are recorded only in the Hardware Utilities Program. You can record, manage, and sort voi

80 Default Voice Messages The TriCoder comes from the factory with some voice prompts and error messages pre-recorded. You can change any of these me

81 Chapter 13: Tables The TriCoder allows you to download a lookup table for verifying data and/or displaying data from a table to complement the dat

82 08000000000EXAMPLE2 11111111 22xxxxxx 33333xxx 44444444 Ctrl Z (ASCII 26) (use if a DOS file) EXAMPLE2 above would accept a scan or entry of 22

83 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting Display and Error Messages The following is an alphabetical list of all messages the TriCoder can display

84 FATAL ENTRY TYPE CANNOT CONTINUE CYCLE POWER An invalid Entry Type has been detected in your program. Cycle power & see if it clears the

85 TABLE FORMAT ERROR PRESS ANY KEY_ The table header is in an invalid format or EOF Ctrl Z (ASCII 26) is missing. Check table file for format er

86 General Troubleshooting If you want to what the settings in the TriCoder are, you can enter Setup Mode, key in the number that

87 Poor read rates… o Try reading the bar code below as an example of a known “good” bar code. This bar code is a Code 39 bar code and is r

88 USB troubleshooting (for Windows Users) The bulk of USB problems are due to driver(s) installations not being completed and the data transfer(s) w

8 Collecting Data The second step involves collecting data in the TriCoder. This is a good time to practice scanning. If you are not famil

89 Serial mode troubleshooting The following problems pertain mostly to TriCoder‟s setup in serial mode. Using the 5 volt power adapter, the TriCoder

90 Program troubleshooting The following examples have to do with programming the TriCoder. When editing a program, all I can see are the upload pref

91 Planning for success… Before you set out on your first big inventory or other data collection event, there are a few things you can do to better y

92 Chapter 15: Fail-safe Re-initialization Procedure Here is a fail-safe way to re-initialize the TriCoder and set it back to the factory defaults: (

Chapter 16: Powering the TriCoder The TriCoder can be powered by the internal Li-ion battery or by the Worth Data 5-volt power adapter included with t

94 Battery Power For portable use, there is a replaceable, built-in 1950mAh NP-120 Li-ion battery used by the TriCoder. This battery provides the mai

95 Chapter 17: Firmware Upgrades Occasionally it will be necessary for some users to update the TriCoder's firmware to fix a bug or take advanta

96 Select TriCoder and then Press Next: Select the COM port you are using if you are connecting by Serial Cable or Select USB is you are connect

97 Browse your computer to find the firmware file you want to use. The latest firmware can always be downloaded from our website (www.barcodehq.co

98 Failsafe Firmware Update If your TriCoder firmware update is interrupted, you may end up with a TriCoder that will not function properly. If you h