Worth Data 5202D - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction
Worth Data's 520-2D is a versatile bar code reader that can attach to any PC or Mac USB port. It can
also be used as an external reader for the Worth Data T7000 series of RF Terminals or T5000 series of
TriCoders. The USB keyboard interface provides bar code input data to any host computer program
exactly as if the data had been typed at the keyboard, including function and control key support. 520-
2D reader features include:
• Bar codes
The 520-2D automatically reads and discriminates between Code 39, Full ASCII Code 39, Interleaved
2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Chinese Post Matrix 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-
8, UPC (with or without supplements), GS1 DataBar, MSI, Code 93, Code 11, Plessey, S-Code,
POSTNET, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, Korean Postal Authority, IATA, Tri-Optic, Telepen, JPN
(Customer Bar Code), PDF417, Micro PDF417, Maxi Code, QR Code, Micro QR, Aztec Code, Aztec
Runes, Data Matrix, Codablock F and Chinese Sensible Code.
• PC Attachment
The 520-2D provides an easy-to-use USB keyboard interface for the PC or Mac. Scanned data is
displayed on the PC as keyboard data - transparent to the host application. No additional software is
required for operation or configuration.
• TriCoder / Terminal Attachment
When the 520-2D is configured with a serial cable it can be connected to a Worth Data T5000 series
TriCoder or T701 series Terminal. The Terminal or TriCoder will need to be configured to supply
power and accept data from the external 520-2D scanner. Refer to the TriCoder or Terminal manual for
more information on using the 520-2D scanner with these devices.
• Configuration is easy
The 520-2D reader is easily configured for your system by scanning a bar coded Setup Menu. Refer to
the 520-2D Setup Guide for detailed setup information. In most cases, the 520-2D will do what you
need without any changes to it's configuration.