TriCoder Portable Bar Code Reader Manuel utilisateur

Owner’s Guide

™

A battery

operated

Portable Batch

Reader with

Voice Messages

for PC, Mac,

etc.

Portable Bar Code Reader

TriCoderTM

Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it

may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of

Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection

against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in

which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever

measures may be required to correct the interference.

Certain models of this product have a laser scanner integrated with it as one unit.

The laser used is a Class II Laser Product and has a 1.0 Milliwatt Maximum

Output.

To operate the laser scanner, aim the top of the case at a bar code and press the

“Scan Key” on the keyboard of the TriCoder™. The light source will turn off once

a successful scan has occurred or 2.5 seconds has elapsed, whichever is first. Do

not look directly into the laser light source with the “Scan Key” depressed;

avoid direct eye contact with the laser light source.Warning labels to AVOID

DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE, DANGER are located according to the diagram

below:

The LT54 models of the TriCoder as well as

the LZ300 and LZ400 Laser Scanners are

covered by one or more of the following U.S.

Patents:

There are no user adjustments or maintenance

operations to be performed on the integrated

laser scanner.

Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light

exposure.

Patent # 4,360,798 4,369,361 4,387,297 4,460,120

4,496,831 4,593,186 4,603,262 4,607,156 4,652,750

4673,805 4,736,095 4,758,717 4,816,660 4,845,350

4,896,026 4,897,532 4,923,281 4,933,538 4,992,717

5,015,833 5,017,765 5,021,641 5,029,183 5,047,617

5,103,461 5,113,445 5,140,144 5,142,550 5,149,950

5,157,687 5,168,148 5,168,149 5,180,904 5,229,591

5,230,088 5,235,167 5,243,655 5,247,162 5,250,791

5,250,792 5,262,627 5,280,163 5,280,164 5,280,498

5,304,786 5,304,788 5,321,246 5,377,361 5,367,151

5,373,148 5,378,882 5,396,053 5,396,055 5,399,646

5,408,081 5,410,139 5,410,140 5,412,198 5,418,812

4,420,411 5,436,440 5,444,231 5,449,891 5,449,893

5,468,949 5,479,000 5,479,002 5,479,441 5,504,322

5,528,621 5,532,469 5,543,610 5,545,889 5,552,592

5,578,810 5,589,680 5,612,531

Table of Contents

How to Use this Manual........................................................................................i

TriCoder Quickstart .............................................................................................ii

Chapter 1 Program #0 Quickstart.........................................................1-1

Getting into Data Collection Mode...................................... 1-1

Collecting Data .................................................................... 1-2

Uploading Data.................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 Program #1 Quickstart.........................................................2-1

Collecting Data .................................................................... 2-1

Reviewing and Editing Data................................................ 2-3

Uploading Data.................................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3 Non Portable Mode...............................................................3-1

Getting in and out of NON PORTABLE mode............ 3-1

Establishing communication in Non Portable Mode.... 3-2

USB Keyboard Interface and Keyboard Wedge.................. 3-2

Testing Fast USB Data Upload and PC Serial Interface...... 3-4

Chapter 4 Uploading Data.....................................................................4-1

Uploading into Excel ........................................................... 4-1

Data Upload ......................................................................... 4-1

File Formats ......................................................................... 4-6

Chapter 5 TriCoder Connection............................................................5-1

USB Interface – PC and Mac............................................... 5-1

Serial Interface..................................................................... 5-3

Connecting the Hardware ............................................. 5-3

Serial Installation on a PC ............................................ 5-3

Configuring the TriCoder ............................................. 5-4

Testing Communication ............................................... 5-6

Keyboard Wedge Interface (not USB)................................. 5-6

Connecting the Hardware ............................................. 5-6

PC Keyboard Wedge Installation ................................. 5-7

Configuring the TriCoder for Keyboard Wedge .......... 5-7

Testing Communication................................................ 5-9

Chapter 6 TriCoder Setup......................................................................6-1

Using the bar code TriCoder Setup Menu ........................... 6-1

Using the keypad to setup the TriCoder .............................. 6-1

Using the TriCoder Utilities and USB to change Setup ...... 6-3

Cloning from one TriCoder to another ................................ 6-4

TriCoder Setup Parameters.................................................. 6-8

Beep Tone..................................................................... 6-8

Speaker Volume............................................................ 6-8

Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) .................................................. 6-8

UPC/EAN ..................................................................... 6-9

Codabar....................................................................... 6-10

2 of 5 Code.................................................................. 6-11

2 of 5 Length............................................................... 6-11

MSI/Plessey ................................................................ 6-12

Code 128..................................................................... 6-12

Code 93....................................................................... 6-13

RSS-14........................................................................ 6-13

Preamble and Postamble............................................. 6-13

Terminator Character.................................................. 6-15

Computer Interface ..................................................... 6-16

Intercharacter Delay.................................................... 6-18

Speaker / Batteries ...................................................... 6-18

Scanner Options.......................................................... 6-19

Aiming Dot Duration.................................................. 6-19

Keyboard Country ...................................................... 6-20

Operation Mode.......................................................... 6-21

Voice Messages .......................................................... 6-22

Set Date....................................................................... 6-22

Set Time...................................................................... 6-22

Alternative Date and Time formats ............................ 6-23

Single Cycle Transmit ................................................ 6-23

EOF String.................................................................. 6-23

Shut Down Time......................................................... 6-24

Partitions..................................................................... 6-24

Characters ................................................................... 6-25

Data Security Features................................................ 6-25

Protocol....................................................................... 6-26

Baud Rate.................................................................... 6-28

Parity........................................................................... 6-28

Data Bits ..................................................................... 6-28

Stop Bits...................................................................... 6-29

Dialing String.............................................................. 6-29

Set ID Character ......................................................... 6-29

Host Response Delay.................................................. 6-30

Transmission Mode .................................................... 6-30

Modem Redial Delay.................................................. 6-30

Chapter 7 Using the TriCoder Utilities .................................................7-1

Installing the TriCoder Utilities........................................... 7-1

Running the TriCoder Utilities program.............................. 7-1

Using the Table Editor......................................................... 7-3

Uploading from TriCoder to your Computer....................... 7-4

Downloading from the computer to your TriCoder................. 7-8

Chapter 8 Creating a custom program..................................................8-1

If you are using KwikAsset™.............................................. 8-1

Program Statements ............................................................. 8-1

Program Name.............................................................. 8-3

Statement Entry Types.................................................. 8-3

Data............................................................................... 8-4

Branch........................................................................... 8-4

Question........................................................................ 8-5

Date and Time Stamp ................................................... 8-6

Time Stamp................................................................... 8-6

Date Stamp.................................................................... 8-7

Xtra ............................................................................... 8-7

None.............................................................................. 8-8

Data AND Immediate Output....................................... 8-9

Compare........................................................................ 8-9

Printer Output ............................................................. 8-10

Arithmatic................................................................... 8-10

Prompt Text ................................................................ 8-11

Voice Message Frequency.......................................... 8-12

Message Numbers....................................................... 8-12

Data ID........................................................................ 8-13

Data Type.................................................................... 8-16

Maximum Data Length............................................... 8-16

Minimum Data Length ............................................... 8-17

Input Device................................................................ 8-17

Yes/Next Statement .................................................... 8-17

No/End Statement....................................................... 8-18

Upload Prefix.............................................................. 8-19

Upload Suffix.............................................................. 8-22

Programming the TriCoder by scanning bar codes only .. 8-23

Finishing and checking your program ............................... 8-24

Reviewing and Modifying programs ................................. 8-25

Chapter 9 Creating TriCoder Programs on your PC .........................9-1

Installing the Virtual TriCoder Utility ................................. 9-1

Starting the Virtual TriCoder Utility.................................... 9-1

The Virtual TriCoder Utility Screen.................................... 9-2

Creating a program .............................................................. 9-5

Chapter 10 Transmitting and Receiving Programs and Setup............10-1

Receiving a program on the TriCoder or host ................... 10-1

Cloning to or from older TriCoders................................... 10-2

Chapter 11 Partitioning memory for data files and tables...................11-1

Partitioning Memory.......................................................... 11-1

Using Multiple Data Files.................................................. 11-1

Partitioning memory for tables .......................................... 11-4

Chapter 12 Tables and Pick Lists..........................................................12-1

Partitioning memory for table use...................................... 12-1

Data Validation using Tables............................................. 12-1

Data Maintenance using tables .......................................... 12-4

Downloading a table to the TriCoder................................. 12-7

Pick Lists............................................................................ 12-7

Chapter 13 Voice Messages...................................................................13-1

Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts? .......................... 13-1

Tips for Using Voice Prompts ........................................... 13-1

TriCoder's Voice Message Mapping.................................. 13-2

Accessing Voice Message Operations............................... 13-3

Recording and Playback of Voice Messages..................... 13-4

Voice Message Options ..................................................... 13-5

Default Voice Messages .................................................... 13-6

Cloning Voice Messages from TriCoder to TriCoder ....... 13-6

Chapter 14 Troubleshooting..................................................................14-1

Display and Error Messages .............................................. 14-1

General Troubleshooting ................................................... 14-6

Poor read rates…................................................................ 14-8

USB troubleshooting (for Windows Users)....................... 14-9

Keyboard Wedge mode troubleshooting ........................... 14-9

Serial mode troubleshooting ............................................ 14-10

Program troubleshooting.................................................. 14-12

Error messages for special consideration......................... 14-13

Fail-safe Re-initialization Procedure ............................... 14-15

Planning for success…..................................................... 14-16

If you have a problem… .................................................. 14-17

Appendix A Powering the TriCoder ........................................................A-1

Turning the TriCoder ON and OFF .................................... A-1

Battery Power and Wall Power........................................... A-1

Storing the TriCoder ........................................................... A-4

Appendix B Firmware and Model Upgrades ..........................................B-1

Firmware Updates................................................................B-1

Model Changes ....................................................................B-3

Appendix C How to scan a bar code........................................................C-1

Laser Scanners .....................................................................C-1

CCD Scanners......................................................................C-2

Appendix D Cable Pin-outs......................................................................D-1

Appendix E Optional Features ................................................................E-1

Appendix F Jumpers, Switches, and Adjustments..................................F-7

Appendix G USB Driver Installation Recovery ......................................G-1

Appendix H Specifications for Code 39.................................................. H-1

Appendix I Code 128 Specifications........................................................I-1

Appendix J Interleaved 2 of 5 Code.........................................................J-1

Appendix K UPC Specifications ..............................................................K-1

Appendix L Codabar Specifications........................................................L-1

Appendix M MSI/Plessey Specifications.................................................M-1

Appendix N Code 93 Specifications.........................................................N-1

Appendix O ASCII Code Equivalent Table.............................................O-1

Appendix P RS-422 .................................................................................. P-1

Appendix Q Polling and how it works .....................................................Q-1

Appendix R Modem Uploads ...................................................................R-1

Appendix S Buffered Terminal Mode..................................................... S-1

Appendix T Using the TriCoder as a Time Clock...................................T-1

Index.........................................................................................1

Revised - July 11, 2008

How to Use this Manual

The TriCoder™is an extremely versatile bar code reader. It functions as both a

portable data collection device as well as a fixed on-line bar code reader.

Although the TriCoder can perform complex data collection functions, it's true

value is in its simplicity. With very little instruction, a user can collect data

using one of the built-in programs, upload it and process the data.

This manual is provided with the intention of acting as a guide or reference.

Sometimes the best way to learn to use the TriCoder is to simply turn it on and

start following the prompts. Other times, more guidance is desired, especially if

the user wants to get up and running quickly.

Two data collection tutorials are provided as well as detailed instruction on

using the TriCoder as a fixed reader using NON PORTABLE mode. The first

Quickstart Tutorial uses the built-in Program #0, a simple one prompt (ITEM)

data collection program that is useful for simple inventory applications. The

second Quickstart Tutorial demonstrates Program #1, an editable program that

by default prompts the operator for an item number, then a quantity. To get

started quickly, we suggest using one of the Quickstart Tutorials, then move on

to the PROGRAMMING section if you find that neither Program #0 nor

Program #1 offers exactly what you need.

Although most people use the TriCoder as a portable data collector, it is also

frequently used in NON PORTABLE mode as a fixed reader for library and

POS applications. Everyone should use NON PORTABLE mode for testing

communication before beginning data collection. Chapter 3, Using NON-

PORTABLE mode, covers all areas of fixed use.

USB support on the TriCoder is now so fast (40 times faster than serial, 1000

times faster than keyboard) it is the interface of choice. You can have very fast

data uploads, program transfers, and still have operate as a USB keyboard in

non-portable mode. USB is standard on all models of the TriCoder.

The remainder of the manual is a reference guide. Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the

CONNECTION AND SETUP section provide details on configuring the

TriCoder as well as the actual hardware connections. Chapters 8 and 9 of the

PROGRAMMING section of the manual details usage of voice messages, Data

Identifiers for data editing, and default Qty 1 scanning. Chapters 10-14 of the

ADVANCED USAGE section describe Voice Messaging, Transmitting and

Receiving programs, Tables and Pick Lists and Memory partitioning.

The TROUBLESHOOTING section provides reference for error messages,

solving problems and details on how to reach Worth Data. The REFERENCE

section offers bar code specifications and other useful information.

TriCoder Quickstart

As powerful as the TriCoder is, its basic operation is quite simple. Many people

can use Program #0 or Program #1 to satisfy their data collection needs. This

Chapter helps you get started quickly using Program #0 or Program #1. It also

will refer you to the correct place if you want to customize or expand on

Program #1. We highly recommend going to Chapter 3; Non Portable Mode

and establishing communication between the TriCoder and the PC before you

continue with either of the tutorials. It is easier to establish communication with

one data item in the TriCoder rather than trying to do so during a massive batch

upload. The chapters in this section are:

• Program #0 Tutorial

Uses the fixed program #0 to collect and upload data for a single

ITEM prompt to your computer. If you need a program that prompts

for an item number and then a quantity, go to the Program #1 Tutorial.

If Program #0 works for you, except that you have trouble with the

wedge upload, switch to USB or see Program #2. It is identical to

program #0 but allows timing delays to be inserted in the Upload

Prefix and Suffix. See Chapter 8;Creating a custom program for

information on the Upload Prefix and Suffix.

• Program #1 Tutorial

Uses the editable program #1, which prompts for Item Number, then

Quantity. The tutorial includes collecting, reviewing, and uploading

data as well as providing outlines for different file formats and voice

messaging. Since Program #1 is editable, the tutorial also discusses

use of the following popular features:

− Data Security

Restricting user to Data Collection mode or to data collection

in one program only.

− Xtra Statement

Automatically enter a quantity of 1 without the user having to

input any data.

• Non Portable Mode

Provides details on Non Portable use and establishes communication

between TriCoder and host computer through the USB port, keyboard

and serial port. Includes installation instructions for the Windows

TriCoder Utilities program

• Uploading Data

Guides the user through the uploading of data through USB, the

keyboard and serial port for both tutorials described above.

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Tips on choosing a program for Data Collection

The TriCoder comes with 3 programs pre-installed. Program #0 is a simple

un-editable program prompting repeatedly for an ITEM. Program #2 is

identical to Program #0 except that it allows for customization (i.e. the

Upload Prefix and Upload Suffix). See Chapter 8; Creating custom

programs for details on what the Upload Prefix and Upload Suffix can do

for you.

Program #1 differs from Program #0 and #2 in that it has two prompts -

"ENTER ITEM NO." and then "ENTER QUANTITY". Program #1 is

also fully editable and lends itself well to the use of several features in

particular.

The tutorial on Program #1 includes explanation of two safety features. The

first safety feature, Data Security, confines the user to data collection mode

ONLY. The user is not allowed into any mode other than DATA

COLLECTION mode. In addition to using Data Security to restrict the user

to DATA COLLECTION mode, you can use the second security feature,

Program Restriction, to confine the user to one particular program in the

TriCoder. For details on how to use these Data Security features, see

Chapter 6; TriCoder Setup.

Another useful programming feature explained in the tutorial is the Xtra

Statement, which works with the "ENTER QUANTITY" prompt by

automatically entering a quantity of “1” if the user enters another ITEM

number instead of a quantity. See Chapter 8, Creating a custom program

for details on the Xtra program statement.

Program #1 is extremely versatile. Use it if you can, making modifications

to fit your application. If you require a customized program, these are just a

few of the options and features offered by custom programming:

• Additional user prompts for other types of data

• Program timing delays to facilitate uploading directly into an

application

• Branching to different areas in the program, depending on the

input from the user

• Downloading tables of data to validate or edit into the

TriCoder

• Recording customized Voice Messages

If any of the above features (or anything not offered by Program #1)

appears to be something you are interested in, move on to the

PROGRAMMING section of the manual. The Chapters 8 and 9 in the

PROGRAMMING section cover all aspects of creating and maintaining

custom programs in the TriCoder.

Choosing an Interface

If you are a Windows®user with WindowsVista, XP, 2000, ME or 98SE,

we suggest that you use the high speed USB interface, which offers the

following advantages: (the first time you plug in your USB cable, you may

be asked to choose the type of USB interface you wish to use)

1) Forty times faster data uploads than serial data uploads.

2) The ability to update your firmware with all the improvements

available on the Website over the years or your TriCoder’s life at

speeds 40 times faster than serial, (its not even possible with the

keyboard wedge).

3) The ability to download tables, upload/download programs from

your PC at much faster speeds than serial, (not possible with

keyboard wedge interfaces). All communication is controlled by

the new TriCoder Utilities - you can even change your setup!

4) The ability to operate in Non-Portable Mode as a USB keyboard

without having to add a jumper block to a Y-Cable when the

TriCoder is removed from the Y-cable for portable data collection

5) The ability to use the Virtual TriCoder program for developing

custom programs on the TriCoder in a Windows environment.

If you are a Macintosh user, you should specify the PC and Mac USB

Keyboard.

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