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User Manual
Part Number K020, Rev . E, August 3, 2007
This version of the manual supports firmware 3.1.1000 and greater.
K11020 VisionSensor™ 2030 User Manual, Rev. E, Software ver. 3.1.1000, August 3, 2007 -
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Statement of Agency Compliance The VS 2030 has been tested for compliance with FCC regulations and was found to be compliant with all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this de- vice must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipmen
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VisionSensor 2030 User Manual Copyright © 2007 Videk, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The software described in this manual may only be used in accordance with the terms of its license agreement. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from Videk, Inc. This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying or recording in information storage and retrieval systems. NO WARRANTY. This technical documentation is provided AS-IS. F
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Table of Contents Chapter - Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 1.1 - Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 - Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.3 - Powering On/Off Reader ...................
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Chapter 3 - VS 2030 Programming: Symbology Settings ............................................................ 26 3.1 - Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 27 3.2 - Aztec Symbology .................................................................................................................. 27 3.3 - Codabar Symbology ..........................................................................
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Chapter 6 - Adding a Prefix or Suffix and Reader Text Commands ............................................ 49 6.1 - Prefix Settings ...................................................................................................................... 50 6.2 - Suffix Settings ...................................................................................................................... 50 6.3 - Erase Prefix and Suffix Settings .............................................................
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Chapter - Getting Started K11020 VisionSensor™ 2030 User Manual, Rev. E, Software ver. 3.1.1000, August 3, 2007 - Save Settings
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. - Introduction The VisionSensor 2030 (VS 2030) establishes a new benchmark for Por- table Data Terminals and Hand Held Computers by combining the indus- try’s best imaging technology with a graphic display and rugged keyboard to create the smallest and lightest full-featured bar code reading terminal on the market. Using the same ergonomic platform as the highly successful VisonSen- sor 2020, the VS 2030 extends mobile all-symbology bar code reading to include information display and keyb
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.2 - Unpacking Remove the VS 2030 from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged during shipping, please call Videk at (585) 292-6210 or (800) 24-VIDEK. The standard VS 2030 unit is shipped with a USB cable interface. The unit also features a 1950 mAH battery-handle that must be installed in the unit at all times. Various accessories are available for the VS 2030. • External battery charger • Power Supplies • RS232 and USB cables Please keep your packing materials.
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.4 - Keypad/Icon Overview The chart below shows key/button functions. Description of Button Function Key Numeric Mode Upper Case Text Lower Case Text Symbol Mode Mode Mode Toggles between Toggles between Toggles between Toggles between numeric characters, numeric characters, numeric characters, numeric characters, upper case text, lower upper case text, lower upper case text, lower upper case text, lower case text, and symbol case text, and symbol case text, and symbol case text, and symbo
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The chart below shows all of the icons and their definitions. Icon Description Power Icons 50% to 100% capacity of battery 20% to 50% capacity of battery 0% to 20% capacity of battery – recharge battery as soon as possible Battery is recharging No icon is displayed when battery blank is used with a cabled reader Connection Icon Reader is connected physically to a receiving device (computer, handheld, etc.) Note: Some RS232 configurations can not be detected No icon is displayed when the read
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1.5 - Batch Operation .5. - Introduction Batch data storage and data transfer are controlled by the resident JavaScript application on your VS 2030 reader. Under the default factory settings, batch mode is enabled. When the VS 2030 is NOT connected to a host PC or other device, it will store reading data. Then when subsequently connected to a host device the VS 2030 will automatically upload all of the read data and erase it from its memory. MAKE SURE that when the VS 2030 is connec
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.6 - Cabled Operation .6. - Introduction The VS 2030 is available with USB and RS232 cables. All of the cables are connected to the VS 2030 with an 8-pin DIN connector. Different cables may be required for different hosts. To install a cable on the standard unit, correctly line up the 8-pin DIN connector into back end of the unit. The arrows on the connector should be facing down. When they are lined up, firmly push the cable in. The cable has a locking mechanism that will firmly hol
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1.6.2 - USB Cable Installation Guide To connect the VS 2030 to your host computer via USB interface: 1. Make sure the USB cable is sufficiently attached to your VS 2030 unit. 2. You DO NOT need to power off your host computer. The VS 2030 with USB interface can be plugged into any host while the computer is powered up. 3. Connect the USB interface cable to the host. If you are unsure of the proper location to connect the USB cable please consult the manual of your host computer.
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1.6.2.1 - USB Communication Settings USB Keyboard Mode - Data is sent from the Reader and interpreted by the host just as if a US keyboard was being used to enter data. USB Downloader - This mode is the standard way of transferring batch files or new firmware through the USB port. USB Native Two Way Mode - This mode is utilized when there is a need for error-corrected communica- tion between the VS 2030 and an application through the USB port. USB Virtual COM 1 Way Mode - This mode allows a U
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.6.3 - RS232 Cable Installation Guide To connect the VS 2030 to your host computer via RS232 interface: 1. Make sure the RS232 cable is sufficiently attached to your unit. 2. Connect the RS232 interface cable to your host computer. If you are unsure of the proper location to connect the RS232 cable please consult the manual of your host computer. 3. The RS232 interface is supplied with a power supply. Plug the power supply adapter into the RS232 interface cable and then plug the
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.6.3. - RS232 Communication Data Bit Settings Scan the following codes to set the appropriate data bit: 7 Data Bits 8 Data Bits (Default) .6.3.2 - RS232 Communication Stop Bit Settings Scan the following code to set the appropriate stop bit data: 2 Stop Bits (Default) .6.3.3 - RS232 Communication Baud Rate Settings Scan the following codes to set the appropriate baud rate: 200 2400 4800 9600 9200 38400 57600 (Default) 5200 .6.3.4 - RS232 Communication Parity S
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.6.4 - Cabled Reader - T ime Out Settings Scan one of the codes below to set the amount of time a cabled VS 2030 will be enumerated before entering sleep mode. The battery is re-charged at the fastest rate when VS 2030 is in sleep mode: Cabled - 2 hours Cabled - Always (Default) K11020 VisionSensor™ 2030 User Manual, Rev. E, Software ver. 3.1.1000, August 3, 2007 - 2 Save Settings
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.7 - Reader Feedback Guide The chart below shows potential icon combinations. Consult the chart to verify a configuration. Possible VS 2030 Configurations RS232 USB RS232 One Way Mode USB One Way Mode This mode is the standard way of transferring unformatted, This mode is the standard way of transferring unformatted, unpacketized data through the serial/RS232 port. unpacketized data through a USB port. RS232 Two Way Mode USB Two Way Mode This mode allows for reliable communication by utilizing
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.8 - T argeting and Reading Techniques The VS 2030 utilizes digital camera technology to take a picture of a symbol. Once an image is captured, the VS 2030 utilizes advanced decoding algorithms to extract data from the captured image. The VS 2030 features left and right triggers (the red buttons on the top of the reader). These triggers may be programmed to perform various features. The reader is shipped with the left trigger and right trigger functioning as a decode symbol command.
