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7 - 34MicroPDF417 (3800gHD/3800gPDF only)< Default All MicroPDF417 Settings >MicroPDF417MicroPDF417 Message LengthScan the barcodes below to cha

7 - 35UPC/EAN VersionScan the UPC/EAN Version On barcode to decode GS1 Composite symbols that have a UPC or EAN linear component. (This does not affe

7 - 36Label Code (3800gHD/3800gPDF only)The standard Label Code is used in library situations. Default = Off.TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39) (3800gHD/3

8 - 18Interface KeysKeyboard Function RelationshipsThe following Keyboard Function Code, Hex/ASCII Value, and Full ASCII “CTRL”+ relationships apply

8 - 2The last five characters in the Full ASCII “CTRL”+ column ( [ \ ] 6 - ), apply to US only. The following chart indicates the equivalents of the

8 - 3Supported Interface KeysASCII HEXIBM AT/XT and PS/2 Compatibles, WYSE PC/ATSupported KeysIBM XTs and CompatiblesSupported KeysIBM, DDC, Memorex T

8 - 4Supported Interface Keys ASCIIHEXIBM, Memorex Telex (102)*Supported KeysMemorex Telex (88)**Supported KeysNUL 00 Reserved ReservedSOH 01 Enter En

8 - 5Supported Interface KeysASCII HEXEsprit 200, 400ANSISupported KeysEsprit 200, 400ASCIISupported KeysEsprit 200, 400PCSupported KeysNUL 00 Reserve

8 - 6Supported Interface KeysASCII HEXApple Mac/iMac Supported KeysNUL 00 ReservedSOH 01 Enter/Numpad EnterSTX 02 CAPSETX 03 ALT makeEOT 04 ALT breakE

9 - 19UtilitiesTo Add a Test Code I.D. Prefix to All SymbologiesThis selection allows you to turn on transmission of a Code I.D. before the decoded sy

Product Agency ComplianceUSAFCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw

9 - 2Temporary Visual Xpress ConfigurationFor quick download communication configuration, scan the Visual Xpress bar code to temporarily configure the

10 - 110Visual XpressVisual Xpress IntroductionVisual Xpress provides a wide range of PC-based programming functions that can be performed on an image

10 - 2Installing Visual Xpress from the Web1. Access the Honeywell web site at www.honeywell.com/aidc.2. Click in the Quick Search text box and enter

11 - 111Serial Programming CommandsThe serial programming commands can be used in place of the programming bar codes. Both the serial commands and th

11 - 2Query CommandsSeveral special characters can be used to query the device about its settings.^ What is the default value for the setting(s).? Wha

11 - 3Examples of Query CommandsIn the following examples, a bracketed notation [ ] depicts a non-displayable response.Example: Example #1:What is t

11 - 4Trigger CommandsYou can activate and deactivate the imager with serial trigger commands. First, the imager must be put in Manual/Serial Trigger

11 - 5Menu CommandsSelectionSetting* Indicates defaultSerial Command# Indicates a numeric entryPageFactory Default Set-tingsDefault DEFALTTerminal Int

11 - 6Keyboard Modifiers Windows Mode Control + ASCIIKBDCAS2 2-6*Control + ASCII Off KBDCAS0 2-6DOS Mode Control + ASCII Mode OnKBDCAS1 2-6*Turbo Mode

11 - 7Word Length: Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even232WRD32-97 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None232WRD0 2-97 Data, 1 Stop, Parity

CanadaIndustry Canada ICES-003This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following conditions:1. Thi

11 - 8Beeper Pitch - Good Read (Frequency)Low (1600) (min 400Hz) BEPFQ116003-1*Medium (2550) BEPFQ125503-1High (4200) (max 9000Hz)BEPFQ142003-1Beeper

11 - 9Reread Delay Short (500 ms) DLYRRD5003-5*Medium (750 ms) DLYRRD7503-5Long (1000 ms) DLYRRD10003-5Extra Long (2000 ms) DLYRRD30003-5User-Specifie

11 - 10Suffix Add Suffix SUFBK2## 4-4Clear One Suffix SUFCL2 4-4Clear All Suffixes SUFCA2 4-4Function Code Trans-mit*Enable RMVFNC0 4-4Disable RMVFNC1

11 - 11SymbologiesAll Symbologies All Symbologies Off ALLENA0 7-2All Symbologies On ALLENA1 7-2Codabar Default All Codabar SettingsCBRDFT 7-3Codabar O

11 - 12Code 39 Append *Off C39APP0 7-6On C39APP1 7-6Code 32 Pharmaceuti-cal (PARAF)*Off C39B320 7-7On C39B321 7-7Code 39 Full ASCII *Off C39ASC0 7-8On

11 - 13Straight 2 of 5 IATA *Off A25ENA0 7-11On A25ENA1 7-11Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message LengthMinimum (1 - 48) *4 A25MIN## 7-12Maximum (1 - 48) *48

11 - 14Telepen Default All TelepenSettingsTELDFT 7-16Telepen *Off TELENA0 7-16On TELENA1 7-16Telepen Output *AIM Telepen Output TELOLD0 7-16Original T

11 - 15UPC E Expand *Off UPEEXP0 7-20On UPEEXP1 7-20UPC E Check Digit Off UPECKX0 7-20*On UPECKX1 7-20UPC E Number Sys-temOff UPENSX0 7-21*On UPENSX1

11 - 16EAN/JAN 8 Default All EAN/JAN 8 SettingsEA8DFT 7-24EAN/JAN 8 Off EA8ENA0 7-24*On EA8ENA1 7-24EAN/JAN 8 Check DigitOff EA8CKX0 7-24*On EA8CKX1 7

11 - 17GS1 DataBar Omnidi-rectionalDefault All GS1 DataBar Omnidirec-tional SettingsRSSDFT 7-27GS1 DataBar Omnidi-rectionalOff RSSENA0 7-27*On RSSENA1

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11 - 18PosiCode Off POSENA0 7-30*On POSENA1 7-30A and B On POSLIM0 7-30A and B and Limited A OnPOSLIM1 7-30*A and B and Limited B OnPOSLIM2 7-30PosiCo

11 - 19PDF417(3800gHD/3800gPDF onlyDefault All PDF417 Set-tingsPDFDFT7-33PDF417 *OnPDFENA17-33OffPDFENA07-33PDF417 Msg. Length Minimum (1-2750) *1PDFM

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12 - 112Product Specifications3800g Product SpecificationsParameter SpecificationDimensions (Typical):Height5.9 inches (15 cm)Length4.4 inches (11.2 c

12 - 23800gHD/3800gPDF Product SpecificationsParameter SpecificationDimensions (Typical):Height5.9 inches (15 cm)Length4.4 inches (11.2 cm)Width3.1 in

12 - 3Standard Cable PinoutsKeyboard Wedge10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plugconnects to the imager handle12 Cord shield3 Tied to supply power4 Supply ground5 Te

12 - 4Standard Cable PinoutsSerial Output 10 Pin RJ41 Modular Plugconnects to the imager handle12 Cord shield3 Prog 1 (Tied to supply power for primar

12 - 5Standard Cable PinoutsUSB10 Pin Modular Plugconnects to the imager handle12 Data +3 Tied to supply power4 Supply ground567 5 volt supply power i

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13 - 113MaintenanceRepairsRepairs and/or upgrades are not to be performed on this product. These ser-vices are to be performed only by an authorized

InternationalEye Safety Statement (LED)This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1:1993 +A:1997 +A2:2001 LED safety, and has been certif

13 - 2Replacing the Interface CableThe standard interface cable is attached to the scanner with an 10-pin modular connector. When properly seated, th

13 - 3Is the scanner having trouble reading your symbols?If the scanner isn’t reading symbols well, check that the symbols:• Aren’t smeared, rough, sc

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14 - 114Customer SupportTechnical AssistanceIf you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device, please call your distributor or the near

14 - 2Product Service and RepairHoneywell International Inc. provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To o

14 - 3Limited WarrantyHoneywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products and optional accesso-ries to be free from defects in materi

14 - 4QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable,

A - 1AAppendix ASymbology ChartSymbology AIM IDPossible AIM ID Modifiers (m)Code ID (hex)All Symbologies (0x99)Australian Post ]X0 A (0x41)Aztec Code

A - 2Note: “m” represents the AIM modifier character. Refer to International Technical Specification, Symbology Identifiers, for AIM modifier charact

A - 3ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252)Note: This table applies to U.S. style keyboards. Certain characters may differ depending on your Country

3800g Imager Identification Light SourceItem Number, Serial Number and Revision Compliance Label location

A - 4Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char128 80€€160 A0 192 C0 À 224 E0 à129 81 161 A1 ¡ 193 C1 Á 225 E1 á130 82 ‚ 162 A2 ¢ 194 C2 Â 22

A - 5Code Page Mapping of Printed Bar CodesCode pages define the mapping of character codes to characters. If the data received does not display with

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3800g/3800gHD/3800gPDF User’s GuideSample SymbolsUPC A0 123456 7890Interleaved 2 of 5Code 128EAN 131234567890Code 1289 780330 290951654EAN 83210

3800g/3800gHD/3800gPDF User’s GuideSample SymbolsCode 93123456-9$Straight 2 of 5 Industrial123456Matrix 2 of 56543210GS1 DataBar(01)00123456789012Code

Programming ChartACSaveBDiscardFEDNote:If you make an error while scanning the letters or digits (before scanning Save), scan Discard, scan the correc

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1 - 11Getting StartedAbout This ManualThis User’s Guide provides installation and programming instructions for the 3800g. Product specifications, dim

1 - 2Connecting the Imager with USBNote: Honeywell recommends connecting the imager end of the cable first and the host end second.An imager can be co

1 - 3IBM SurePosScan one of the following “Plug and Play” codes to program the 3800gX5 for IBM SurePos (USB Handheld imager) or IBM SurePos (USB Table

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1 - 4ACK/NAK ModePlug and PlayPlug and Play bar codes provide instant imager set up for commonly used inter-faces.Note: After you scan one of the code

1 - 53. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the imager and to the terminal/computer.4. Turn the terminal/computer power back on. Note: You wil

1 - 6Laptop Direct ConnectFor most laptops, scanning the Laptop Direct Connect bar code allows opera-tion of the imager in parallel with the integral

1 - 7All communication parameters between the imager and terminal must match for correct data transfer through the serial port using RS-232 protocol.

1 - 8Reading TechniquesThe imager has a bright red aiming beam that corresponds to its horizontal field of view. The aiming beam should be centered h

1 - 9Resetting the Standard Product DefaultsIf you aren’t sure what programming options are in your imager, or you’ve changed some options and want th

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2 - 12Terminal InterfacesTerminal IDIf your interface is not a standard PC AT, refer to Terminal ID, beginning on page 2-1 and locate the Terminal ID

2 - 2Supported Terminals Terminal Model(s) Terminal IDDEC VT510, 520, 525 (PC style)005DEC VT510, 520, 525 (DEC style LK411)104Esprit 200, 400005Heath

2 - 3* Factory default settingTelex 122 key 078, 078A, 79, 80, 191, 196,1191,1192, 1471, 1472, 1476, 1477, 1482, 1483046USB PC Keyboard124 *USB Mac Ke

iChapter 1 - Getting StartedAbout This Manual ...1-1Unpacking the Imager...

2 - 4Keyboard CountryScan the appropriate country code below to program the keyboard for your country. As a general rule, the following characters are

2 - 5Please refer to Honeywell website (www.honeywell.com/aidc) for complete key-board country support information and applicable interfaces. If you

2 - 6Emulate External Keyboard should be scanned if you do not have an external keyboard (IBM AT or equivalent).Note: After scanning the Emulate Exter

2 - 7Numeric Keypad Mode:Sends numeric characters as if entered from a numeric keypad. Default = OffAutomatic Direct Connect Mode:This selection can

2 - 8RS-232 Baud RateBaud Rate sends the data from the imager to the terminal at the specified rate. The host terminal must be set for the same baud

2 - 9Parity provides a means of checking character bit patterns for validity.Default = None.7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity Even7 Data, 1 Stop, Parity None7 Da

2 - 10RS-232 HandshakingRS-232 handshaking is a set of rules concerning the exchange of data between serially communicating devices. Default = RTS/CT

3 - 13OutputGood Read IndicatorsBeeper – Good ReadThe beeper may be programmed On or Off in response to a good read. Turning this option off, only tu

3 - 2Beeper Duration – Good ReadThe beeper duration codes modify the length of the beep the imager emits on a good read. Default = Normal.LED – Good

3 - 3Good Read DelayThis sets the minimum amount of time before the imager can read another bar code. Default = No Delay.User-Specified Good Read Del

iiGood Read Indicators...3-1Beeper – Good Read...3-1Beeper V

3 - 4ger command. After scanning the Read Time-Out bar code, set the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) by scanning digits from the insi

3 - 5Scan the Hands Free Time-Out bar code, then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save. Defa

3 - 6To change the left or right edge of the centering window, scan Centering On, then scan one of the following bar codes. Then scan the percent you

3 - 7Example: If you have two bar codes next to one another and the centering window is set to 40% left edge and 60% right edge, only the bar code tha

3 - 8Output Sequence OverviewRequire Output SequenceWhen turned off, the bar code data will be output to the host as the imager decodes it. When turn

3 - 9•Discard This exits without saving any Output Sequence changes.Output Sequence Editor Require Output SequenceWhen an output sequence is Require

3 - 10Output Sequence ExampleIn this example, you are scanning Code 93, Code 128, and Code 39 barcodes, but you want the image scanner to output Code

3 - 11To program the previous example using specific lengths, you would have to count any programmed prefixes, suffixes, or formatted characters as pa

3 - 12When the output sequence is Off, the barcode data is output to the host as the image scanner decodes it. Note: This selection is unavailable wh

3 - 13Video ReverseVideo Reverse is used to allow the imager to read bar codes that are inverted. The “Off” bar code below is an example of this type

iiiIntercharacter, Interfunction, and IntermessageDelays ...4-4Intercharacter D

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4 - 14Data EditingPrefix/Suffix OverviewWhen a bar code is scanned, additional information is sent to the host computer along with the bar code data.

4 - 2Step 4. Determine the hex value from the ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) on page A-3, for the prefix or suffix you wish to enter. Step 5.

4 - 3Step 3. Scan the 2 digit hex value from the Programming Chart inside the back cover of this manual or scan 9, 9 for all symbologies.Your change i

4 - 4Suffix SelectionsFunction Code TransmitWhen this selection is enabled and function codes are contained within the scanned data, the imager transm

4 - 5Intercharacter DelayAn intercharacter delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each character of scanned data.

4 - 6Interfunction DelayAn interfunction delay of up to 495 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each segment of the message string.

5 - 15Data FormattingData Format Editor IntroductionYou may use the Data Format Editor to change the imager’s output. For exam-ple, you can use the D

5 - 2inside back cover to program the imager for your terminal ID (you must enter 3 digits). For example, scan 0 0 3 for an AT wedge. Note: The wildc

5 - 3(00-99) for the number of characters and xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code. See ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page 1252) on page A-3.

ivCode 39 ...7-5Code 39 Start/Stop Characters...7-5Code

5 - 4and xxyy .. zz is the list of characters to be suppressed. (xx stands for the hex value for an ASCII code, see ASCII Conversion Chart (Code Page

5 - 5Data FormatterWhen Data Formatter is turned off, the bar code data is output to the host as read (including prefixes and suffixes). Choose one o

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6 - 16Secondary InterfaceBy switching secondary interface cables, the 3800g imager, for example, can communicate with a portable data terminal (second

6 - 2RS-232 programmable selections are used by both the primary and secondary interfaces. Changing an RS-232 parameter (e.g., baud rate or parity),

6 - 3Scan the Hands Free Time-Out bar code, then scan the time-out duration (from 0-300,000 milliseconds) from the inside back cover, and Save. Defa

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7 - 17SymbologiesIntroductionThis programming section contains the following menu selections. Refer to Chapter 11 for settings and defaults.• All Sym

7 - 2All SymbologiesIf you want to decode all the symbologies allowable for your imager, scan the All Symbologies On code. If on the other hand, you

7 - 3Codabar<Default All Codabar Settings>CodabarCodabar Start/Stop CharactersStart/Stop characters identify the leading and trailing ends of th

vUPC-A/EAN-13with Extended Coupon Code...7-19UPC E ...

7 - 4When Check Character is set to Validate, but Don’t Transmit, the unit will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check character, but will n

7 - 5Codabar Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Mi

7 - 6When Check Character is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager only reads Code 39 bar codes printed with a check character, and will transmit t

7 - 7Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)Code 32 Pharmaceutical is a form of the Code 39 symbology used by Italian pharmacies. This symbology is also known

7 - 8Character pairs /M and /N decode as a minus sign and period respectively.Character pairs /P through /Y decode as 0 through 9.Code 39 Code PageCod

7 - 9When Check Digit is set to Validate and Transmit, the imager only reads Inter-leaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transm

7 - 10Code 93< Default All Code 93 Settings >Code 93Code 93 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Messa

7 - 11Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop)<Default All Straight 2 of 5 Settings>Straight 2 of 5 IndustrialStraight 2 of 5 Industria

7 - 12Straight 2 of 5 IATA Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional in

7 - 13Code 11<Default All Code 11 Settings>Code 11Check Digits RequiredThis option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code 11 ba

viTrioptic Code ...7-30Codablock F...

7 - 14Code 11 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. M

7 - 15Code 128 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information.

7 - 16TelepenTelepen OutputUsing AIM Telepen Output, the imager reads symbols with start/stop pattern 1 and decodes them as standard full ASCII (start

7 - 17UPC A<Default All UPC A Settings>UPC AUPC A Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-ted

7 - 18UPC A AddendaThis selection adds 2 or 5 digits to the end of all scanned UPC A data.Default = Off for both 2 Digit and 5 Digit Addenda.UPC A Add

7 - 19UPC-A/EAN-13with Extended Coupon CodeUse the following codes to enable or disable UPC-A and EAN-13 with Extended Coupon Code. Default = On.UPC

7 - 20UPC E0 and UPC E1 ExpandUPC E Expand expands the UPC E code to the 12 digit, UPC A format. Default = Off.UPC E0 and UPC E1 Addenda RequiredWhen

7 - 21UPC E0 Number SystemThe numeric system digit of a U.P.C. symbol is normally transmitted at the beginning of the scanned data, but the unit can b

7 - 22EAN/JAN 13EAN/JAN 13 Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-ted at the end of the scanned da

7 - 23EAN/JAN 13 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When tu

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7 - 24EAN/JAN 8EAN/JAN 8 Check DigitThis selection allows you to specify whether the check digit should be transmit-ted at the end of the scanned data

7 - 25EAN/JAN 8 Addenda SeparatorWhen this feature is on, there is a space between the data from the bar code and the data from the addenda. When tur

7 - 26MSI Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional information. Minim

7 - 27GS1 DataBar OmnidirectionalGS1 DataBar Limited< Default All GS1 DataBar Limited Settings >GS1 DataBar LimitedGS1 DataBar Expanded< Defa

7 - 28GS1 DataBar ExpandedGS1 DataBar Expanded Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7

7 - 29Korea Post Code<Default All Korea Post Code Settings>Korea Post CodeKorea Post Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the messag

7 - 30PosiCode A and BYou have to have PosiCode A and B on to read any of the PosiCode symbolo-gies.PosiCode Message LengthScan the bar codes below to

7 - 31Codablock F<Default All Codablock F Settings>Codablock FCodablock F Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length.

7 - 32Code 16KCode 16K Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional inform

7 - 33Code 49Code 49 Message LengthScan the bar codes below to change the message length. Refer to Message Length on page 7-2 for additional informat