ID Innovations Bar code Slot Reader - Visible Red and Infra Red - Manual (Page 22)

Features
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String #1: Preamble String: $0D
 
Key in the string that you wish to use as a preamble string. You may use any of the special characters as described above on
page 20.
String #1: Type: POSTAMBLE STRING TYPE
The POSTAMBLE string is a 32 character string that is sent after bar code data but before any TERMINATION strings that may be
defined. You may define more than one POSTAMBLE string, each POSTAMBLE string will be appended to the previous when
transmitted to the computer.
String #1: Postamble String: $0D
 
Key in the string that you wish to use as a postamble string. You may use any of the special characters as described above on
page 20.
*** F6 - Reserved For Future Use *** F6
*** F6 - Reserved For Future Use ***
Buzzer/LED F7
Power Up Beep: ON
 
Use this option to configure the initial power up beep on the decoder. When the decoder is first powered up it will emit a series of
beeps to indicate that it is up and running and ready to take input. If you do not wish to have the decoder beep on start up, set this
option to OFF.
Good Read Beep Tone: MEDIUM
This option is used to change the tone that is generated on a good read. The available settings are NONE, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH,
LOW-HIGH, and HIGH-LOW. Change this option to the desired setting, to test the setting press CTRL+F7.
Beep Duration: MEDIUM
This options is used to change the duration of the good read beep. The available durations are SHORT, MEDIUM, and LONG.
No Read LED Delay: 20
The No Read LED delay is the amount of time that the LED displays red before returning to the ready green state. This input is in
10ths of a second and ranges from 0 to 65. The default is 20 for 2 seconds. A value of 0 will set the LED to red and it will not
change back to green until a good read occurs.
LED Power Save Mode: OFF
Use this option to enable or disable the LED Power Save Mode on the Slot reader. In the Power Save Mode the LED on the
reader will only light up on a good or bad read. If you have a bad or no read the LED will remain lit until the No Read LED Delay
time has expired. In the Power Save Mode the unit will consume as little power as possible, this mode is excellent for use with
LAPTOP computers where power consumption is a primary concern.
Status/Diagnostics F8
Firmware Version and Release Date
This option is an information only option, it displays the internal Firmware version and the Release Date of that firmware. This is
useful when you wish to know the version and release date of a decoder. A message similar to the following will be displayed:
:Firmware v1.1 Checksum=87B9 05/20/99
Keyboard Information
This option displays the Keyboard ID, Protocol and Scan Code Set that the Bar Code decoder is using. For example, a message
similar to the following is displayed when connected to a standard IBM AT or Compatible:
:Keyboard ID=83AB Protocol=AT Scan Code Set=2
Show Scan Codes, SHIFT+ESC=Exit: 5A F0 5A
Use this option to determine the Scan Codes the keyboard sends for each key. Press and release any key or combination of keys
to view the Scan Codes sent. This option will display a maximum of 10 Scan Codes at a time. Some keys send different Scan
Codes depending on the NumLock, Shift, Control, and Alt key states.