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Worth Data
WDP Keyboard
Wedge Reader
Users Manual
For Model P11/12
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Introduction Worth Data' WDP Readers are versatile bar code readers that attach to the IBM PC, XT and AT; all IBM PS/2 Models; any PC keyboard-compatible or bus- compatible unit; and all Macintosh ADB models. The WDP 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. WDP Reader features include: • Bar codes The WDP Reader automatically reads and discriminates between Code 39, Full ASCII Cod
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Chapter 1 Installation Components of WDP Reader In the event the shipping box shows damage on arrival, please note the damage on the carrier's receipt log. Open the box and inspect the contents for damage. If there is visible damage, or if the unit fails to work, contact us with the details of the trouble; we will be happy to send you a replacement. The contents of your WDP Reader shipment should include the following: 1. A WDP Reader in a lightweight box, or an Integrated Laser Reader or an I
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Installation The several methods of WDP attachment are: External Wedge The Reader is placed near the computer, and is connected between the computer and keyboard. Velcro is included for convenient attachment to your computer, monitor, desk, etc. Bar code data is received via the computer's keyboard port. Internal Installation on PC (P11/12) The WDP Reader Models P11/12/P01 have a printed circuit board which can be removed from the case and mounted in any unused PC's ISA slot. Internal Wedg
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External Wedge Installation on PC or Mac 1. Unplug the keyboard cable from where it plugs into the back of the computer, and note its location. (Note: the PC's F30/1 Y cable is convertible from a 5 pin cable to a 6 pin minidin by simply switching the adapter from one side of the Y cable to another, so match your keyboard requirement. Be sure not to plug into the mouse port by mistake. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the "Y" cable's round female DIN connector. 3. With the power OFF on the c
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USB Installation on a PC or Mac If you are attaching a WDP to a computer which doesn't have a traditional keyboard port, (5 or 6 pin din on PC or ADB on Mac), and only has a USB port for attaching a keyboard, you must use the Wedge Saver to bridge the WDP to the USB port. When you plug the Wedge Saver into the USB port, Windows-98 or the Mac will sense the new device and proceed to install the necessary software. You don't need any additional drivers other than what is already on Windows or Mac
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Chapter 2 WDP Reader Setup Configuring the WDP Reader for your computer and application... Turn on your computer: You should hear three beeps -- an WDP Reader Setup Menu indication the WDP Reader is functioning correctly. Find the laminated Reader Setup Menu sheet and look it over. (For bar code slot scanners, the Reader Setup Menu is a deck of bar coded cards.) This simple menu lets you easily configure the WDP Reader to work with almost any computer system, and tailor its bar code reading an
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Using the WDP Reader Setup Menu If you have never scanned before, refer to Appendix K for Scanning Instructions. To configure your reader using the Reader Setup Menu, you 1must first scan the Start Setup code at the top left corner. Do this now. You'll hear two beeps. During Setup, nothing will be transmitted to your omputer; the Reader Setup Menu codes are strictly for configuring the reader. If you did not hear two beeps, try scanning the code again, until you hear the two beeps. Next, choos
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WDP Setup Parameters Beep Tone Lowest 0 Low 1 Medium 2 High 3 Highest 4 Turn Beeper OFF 5 The WDP Reader gives you a choice of five different beep pitches. (Beep volume is also adjustable -- see page 32 for the details.) Code 39 Enable Code 39 0 Disable Code 39 1 Enable Full ASCII Code 39 2 Disable Full ASCII Code 39 3 Enable Code 39 Accumulate Mode 4 Disable Code 39 Accumulate Mode 5 Enable Start/stop character transmission 6 Disable Start/Stop character transmission 7 Enable Mod 43 Check Digi
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UPC/EAN Enable UPC/EAN 0 Disable UPC/EAN 1 Enable UPC/EAN Supplements 2 Disable UPC/EAN Supplements 3 Enable transmission of UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two digits 4 Disable transmission of UPC-A NSC and EAN-13 first two digits 5 Enable transmission of UPC-A/EAN-13 Check Digit 6 Disable transmission of UPC-A/EAN-13 Check Digit 7 Enable transmission of UPC-E NSC and EAN-8 first digit 8 Disable transmission of UPC-E NSC and EAN-8 first digit 9 Enable transmission of UPC-E/EAN-8 Check Digit A Dis
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bar codes in ISBN format (the nine ISBN digits plus a new calculated mod-11 check digit), scan Terminator Character and 11D. Scanning C, the default, disables conversion to ISBN format. Code 93 Enable 0 Disable 1 Enable Full ASCII 2 Disable Full ASCII 3 For more information about Code 93, See Appendix J 2 of 5 Code Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 0 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 1 Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit 2 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit 3 Enable check digit transmission 4 Disable ch
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Codabar Enable Codabar 0 Disable Codabar 1 Enable CLSI Codabar 2 Disable CLSI Codabar 3 Disable Start/Stop character transmission 4 Enable Start/Stop character transmission 5 For information about Codabar, see Appendix E. CLSI format is a form of Codabar often used by libraries Enabling Start/Stop character transmission means that the WDP will transmit the Start and Stop characters to your computer along with the bar code data. Enable transmission if you are varying the Start and Stop characters
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MSI and Plessey Disable MSI and Plessey 0 Enable MSI with 1 Mod 10 check digit 1 Enable MSI with 2 Mod 10 check digits 2 Enable MSI with 1 Mod 11 and 1 Mod 10 check digit 3 Transmit no check digits 4 Transmit 1 Check digit 5 Transmit 2 Check digits 6 Enable Plessey Code 7 Enable LabelCode5 8 Enable LabelCode4 9 Plessey has two check digits which are not transmitted. MSI, Plessey, LabelCode4, and LabelCode5 are mutually exclusive. For information about MSI codes, see Appendix H. If you've enable
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Preamble A "Preamble" is a user-specified data string transmitted at the beginning of each bar code. For example, if you specify the preamble @@ and read data of 123456, "@@123456" would be transmitted to your computer. The default is no preamble. To select a preamble, scan up to 15 characters from the "FULL ASCII MENU" on the back of the Reader Setup Menu, and then scan SET when you're done. To return to the no preamble setting, scan CLEAR here instead of scanning SET or any characters fro
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you'd scan a 1 and then a 2. Next, the break code. Let's say your computer uses keycode 2 break codes of F0 followed by the make code. Finally, a right apostrophe to mark the end of the scan codes. ` 1 2 F 0 1 2 ' (scanned from the Full ASCII Menu) The preamble is limited to 15 characters. As the single scan code example above uses eight characters, you can see that you can't put very many keyboard scan codes in the preamble. A final use of the Preamble/Postamble is to enter a minimum/maximu
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See the previous page's "emulating special keys in the preamble" section. A final use of the Preamble/Postamble is to enter a minimum/maximum length check for bar code data read. Use the Preamble or Postamble by entering |nnmm where "|" is ASCII 124, "nn" is the two digit minimum to be read and "mm" is the two digit maximum to be read. Data Transmission Timing None 0 Short 1 Short Medium 2 Medium 3 Long 4 Timing does not apply to Mac ADB or any USB attachment. Before trying this, try the "le
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Use None (the default), if you don't have a MagStripe scanner. If you have a single- track scanner, use 1, 2 or 3 to match its track. If you have a dual-track scanner and want to read both tracks, use 4 for tracks 1 and 2, or 5 for 2 and 3. Use 6, 7 or 8 if you have a dual-track scanner but want to read only track 1, 2 or 3 respectively. For all Driver's licenses,(including California) use 8 or 9. See page 21 for more information on the MagStripe scanner. Characters This setup option allow
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Terminator Characters Enter (carriage return) 0 None 1 Tab 2 Depending on your application, you may wish the WDP Reader to transmit bar code data to your computer with an Enter (carriage return), a Tab at the end, or with no extra terminating character at all. If you need a terminator character other than CR or HT (such as LF for UNIX), you can get it by specifying None here and then selecting your desired terminator character(s) through the Postamble specification. 2-12
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Testing the WDP reader with your computer Windows and Mac users should use the Notepad or a text editor so that the scanned test data will be "typed" on the screen where you can see it. Similarly, DOS users should scan at the DOS prompt or while in a text editor. Bar-code wands, laser scanners and CCD touch scanners: If you are new to scanning, read Appendix K -- Scanning instructions, and then scan the Test Label at the bottom of the page. Bar Code and MagStripe Slot Scanners: For a bar-code sl
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Chapter 4 Scanners and Scanning Technique Wands Matching your wand to your bar code type The WDP Reader comes with a low, medium or high-resolution bar code wand, or a medium-resolution wand specially designed to read through plastic or glass, depending on your application. The number and letters on your wand's cable identify its resolution and the type of light it uses -- visible red or infrared (invisible): 10 MILRED Low-resolution visible-light 8 MILRED Medium-resolution visible-l
