AML M2500 Decoder - Manual (Page 54)

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DIAGNOSTICS
This option executes a self-test program which performs the following
tests on the reader:
* EPROM Version Number
* Internal and External Ram Test
* EPROM Checksum Test
* EEPROM Test
* Character Set Test
* Buzzer Test
The above tests are performed and their status is displayed on the
terminal.
NOTE: Exit your application program and return to the
operating system before enabling this test.
2) MAG STRIPE SPECIAL / FUNCTION KEYS
This option applies to MAG STRIPE data, preambles,
postambles, and user-defined termination characters.
ON SPECIAL KEYS and FUNCTION KEYS will be
transmitted in place of a specific set of ASCII
characters. The SPECIAL and FUNCTION KEY
values are listed in the Full ASCII Chart provided on
back of the SETUP MENU and in Appendix A.
OFF * Disable SPECIAL / FUNCTION KEYS.
(Standard ASCII characters are transmitted.)
NOTE: This option is applicable only if the "TRANSMIT
DATA TYPE = PC SCAN CODES" or if you are
using SOFTCOM keyboard emulation software.
3) TERM CHAR OVERRIDE
ON If any control character or special character (ie.,
function key, arrow key, etc...) is embedded in the bar
code data, the TERMINATION CHARACTER, the
PREAMBLE, and the POSTAMBLE will not be
transmitted.
OFF * The TERMINATION CHARACTER, the PREAMBLE,
and the POSTAMBLE will be transmitted with all bar
code data.