Baracoda D-Fly Programming Manual

Data Capture

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©Baracoda

TM

– August 2008

D-Fly - Programming Guide

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SUMMARY

SUMMARY ................................................................... 2

REVISION HISTORY .......................................................... 4

INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 5

GENERAL CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 6

1.1.

G

ENERAL DEFAULT SETTINGS

................................................ 6

1.2.

B

ARACODA ADVANCED FEATURES

............................................... 7

1.2.1. S

WITCH ON DELAY

............................................... 7

1.2.2. S

HUTDOWN TIMERS

............................................... 7

1.2.3. N

O DATA LOSS MODE AND

B

ARACODA

H

EADER

............................ 8

1.3.

R

EADING

M

ODE

.......................................................... 9

1.4.

O

PERATING

M

ODE

....................................................... 10

1.4.1. R

EAL

T

IME MODE

.............................................. 10

1.4.2. R

EAL

T

IME MODE WITH

“N

O DATA LOSS MODE

” ......................... 10

1.4.3. REAL

TIME

WITHOUT

“N

O DATA LOSS MODE

” .......................... 10

1.5.

T

HE DIFFERENT CONNECTION METHODS

......................................... 11

1.6.

B

UZZER AND

L

ED

S

ETTINGS

................................................ 12

1.7.

B

LUETOOTH COMMANDS

.................................................... 13

1.7.1. B

LUETOOTH NAME

.............................................. 13

1.7.2. S

NIFF PERIOD SETTINGS

......................................... 14

1.7.3. S

ECURITY

(

CODE

PIN)

SETTINGS

.................................. 15

1.8.

P

REFIX AND SUFFIX

..................................................... 16

1.8.1. G

ENERAL

P

REFIX

.............................................. 16

1.8.2. G

ENERAL

S

UFFIX

.............................................. 16

1.9.

S

ET MIN OR

M

AX LENGTH OPTION

............................................ 18

1.9.1. S

CHEMA

..................................................... 18

1.9.2. S

YMBOLOGY TABLE

.............................................. 19

1.10.

S

YMBOLOGY

I

DENTIFIER

................................................. 20

1.11.

V

OTING

............................................................. 20

1.12.

S

ET DECODER BARCODE LENGTH

............................................. 21

SYMBOLOGY PARAMETERS ..................................................... 22

1.1.

S

YMBOLOGY DEFAULT SETTINGS

.............................................. 22

1.2.

E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

A

LL

S

YMBOLGY

............................................ 22

1.3.

C

ODABAR

............................................................. 23

1.3.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODABAR

....................................... 23

1.3.2. C

ODABAR

S

TART

/S

TOP CHARACTERS

.................................. 23

1.3.3. C

ODABAR

C

HECK

D

IGIT

V

ERIFICATION

(AIM

RECOMMENDATION

) ............. 23

1.3.4. S

ET

L

ENGTHS FOR

C

ODABAR

....................................... 24

1.4.

C

ODE

11

S

ETTINGS

..................................................... 24

1.4.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODE

11 ....................................... 24

1.4.2. C

ODE

11

CHECK DIGIT

(

S

)

VERIFICATION

............................. 24

1.4.3. T

RANSMIT

C

ODE

11

CHECK DIGIT

(

S

) ................................ 25

1.4.4. S

ET

L

ENGTH FOR

C

ODE

11 ....................................... 25

1.5.

C

ODE

39

SETTINGS

..................................................... 25

1.5.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODE

39 ....................................... 25

1.5.2. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODE

39

F

ULL

ASCII ............................. 26

1.5.3. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODE

39

S

TART

/

STOP

.............................. 26

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1.5.4. A

CCEPTED

C

ODE

39

CHARACTERS

................................... 27

1.5.5. C

ODE

39

C

HECK

D

IGIT

V

ERIFICATION

............................... 27

1.5.6. S

ET LENGTHS FOR

C

ODE

39 ....................................... 28

1.6.

C

ODE

93

S

ETTINGS

..................................................... 28

1.6.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODE

93 ....................................... 28

1.6.2. S

ET

L

ENGTHS FOR

C

ODE

93 ...................................... 29

1.7.

C

ODE

128

S

ETTINGS

.................................................... 29

1.7.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

C

ODE

128/EAN

128 .............................. 29

1.7.2. S

ET LENGTS DOR

C

ODE

128/EAN

128 ............................... 29

1.7.3. EAN

128:

G

ROUP

S

EPARATOR

..................................... 30

1.7.4. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

AIM

ID

T

RANSMISSION

............................. 31

1.8.

I

NTERLEAVED

2

OF

5

S

ETTINGS

............................................ 31

1.8.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

I

NTERLEAVED

2

OF

5 .............................. 31

1.8.2. I

NTERLEAVED

2

OF

5

C

HECK

D

IGIT

V

ERIFICATION AND

T

RANSMIT

............ 32

1.8.3. S

ET LENGTHS FOR

I

NTERLEAVED

2

OF

5 .............................. 32

1.9.

MSI

C

ODE

S

ETTINGS

.................................................... 33

1.9.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

MSI .......................................... 33

1.9.2. MSI

C

HECK

D

IGIT

V

ERIFICATION AND

T

RANSMIT

....................... 33

1.9.3. S

ET LENGTHS FOR

MSI .......................................... 34

1.10.

S

TANDARD

2

OF

5

S

ETTINGS

.............................................. 34

1.10.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

S

TANDARD

2

OF

5 ............................... 34

1.10.2. S

TANDARD

2

OF

5

C

HECK

D

IGIT

V

ERIFICATION AND

T

RANSMIT

............ 35

1.10.3. S

ET LENGTHS FOR

S

TANDARD

2

OF

5 ............................... 35

1.11.

UPC/

EAN

S

ETTINGS

................................................... 36

1.11.1. E

NABLE

/D

ISABLE

UPC/EAN ..................................... 36

1.11.2. T

RANSMIT

EAN13

C

HECK

D

IGIT

.................................. 37

1.11.3. T

RANSMIT

UPC-E

C

HECK

D

IGIT

.................................. 37

1.11.4. T

RANSMIT

EAN

8

C

HECK

D

IGIT

................................... 37

1.11.5. T

RANSMIT

UPC-A

C

HECK

D

IGIT

.................................. 38

1.11.6. T

RANSMIT

UPC

NUMBER SYSTEM FOR

UPC-E .......................... 38

1.11.7. UPC-A,

UPC-E,

EAN

CONVERSIONS

............................... 39

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below.

Document Date Description

1.1 13 July 07 Initial release

1.2 26 Aug. 08 Add “The different connection method” section

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Introduction

The D-Fly barcode scanner can be programmed by scanning barcode labels which contain commands for the 1D

decoder.

Programming labels must be Code128, with specific starting and ending characters. These labels will always be

read, even if Code128 symbology is disabled.

The scanner will acknowledge a good and valid programming bar code label reading with two beeps and a

green enlightening led. It will give two other beeps (lower tone) and a red enlightening led for either an invalid

or bad reading.

Please do not read the programming barcodes while being connected to the BaracodaManager software.

Programmable options are divided into 2 groups. The first group includes the options that show the general

behaviour of the scanner. The second group sets the decoding parameters for each barcode symbology.

All our documentations can be downloaded from the Partners download section of Baracoda website

(registration is required):

http://www.baracoda.com

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General Configuration

1.1. General default settings

The reading of the "Reset to factory settings” label turns all the parameters of the scanner back to default

settings and switches it off.

Reset to factory settings

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1.2. Baracoda advanced features

1.2.1. Switch on delay

In order to switch on the D-Fly in its standard mode, you should just press the trigger. You can set up the

scanner to be switched on only after keeping the trigger pressed for two (2) seconds by reading the

appropriate barcode.

Switch on delay : 2 seconds

\

V

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\

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z

\

N

U

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\

S

O

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\

E

T

X

\

F

\

F

Switch on delay : 0 second (*)

1.2.2. Shutdown timers

There are two different ‘shutdown timers’:

- When connected timer: delay between the last scanned barcode and the switch off when the scanner

is connected to a host

- Not connected timer: delay between the last scanned barcode and the switch off when the scanner is

not connected to any host.

It is possible to set those timers to ‘infinite’. In this case, the scanner will stay all the time ON.

Set shutdown timers to infinity

By default, timers value are:

- When connected timer = 20 minutes

- Not connected timer = 10 minutes

Set shutdown timers to defaults

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1.2.3. No data loss mode and Baracoda Header

Baracoda header: It is a proprietary data encapsulation. It is necessary to activate it to use the Baracoda

keyboard emulation (Kemul) and Terminal.

The Baracoda header is enabled in default settings

No data loss mode: Baracoda has developed a proprietary communication protocol in order to enhance the

security of the Bluetooth transmission.

Every barcode sent to the host must be acknowledged by the host (until then, the scanner will transmit it again

and again).

This acknowledgment is disabled in default settings. It is strongly recommended to set this protocol

acknowledgment on when using the scanner with the BaracodaManager.

Enable Baracoda header

+ “No Data loss mode” ON

Enable Baracoda header

+ “No Data loss mode” OFF (*)

\

V

T

\

V

T

H

\

N

U

L

\

S

O

H

\

N

U

L

\

F

\

F

Disable Baracoda header

+ “No data loss mode” OFF

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1.3. Reading Mode

In trigger mode, pressing the trigger will activate the beam.

The Aiming trigger mode has been developed for users who need to scan barcodes very close one to another

and they have to be sure to always read the correct one. Once in this mode, in order to read a barcode user will

have to press the trigger twice. Pressing it the first time will switch on the beam but will not switch on the

decoder (thus allowing user to aim at the correct barcode) while pressing the trigger the second time will

activate the decoder thus allowing the D-Fly to actually decode the barcode.

Trigger (*)

Aimi

ng Trigger Mode

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1.4. Operating Mode

Real Time mode (standard mode): barcodes are transmitted in real time to the remote host device/terminal

(with optional acknowledgment beep from the host to the scanner).

User can choose if the scanner, when not connected, should read, memorize and later automatically upload the

barcodes or shouldn’t read the barcodes (no beam).

Important reminder: if an ACK beep or buffer is needed, the scanner must be set in the “no data loss mode”

first.

1.4.1. Real Time mode

Erases all codes in memory and forces the D-Fly in Real time mode. No other setting is changed.

Enable

1.4.2. Real Time mode with “No data loss mode”

Forces the D-Fly in Real Time mode (with data acknowledgement). Erases all codes in memory. The D-Fly

should have been previously set in the “No data loss mode” ON.

Enable

1.4.3. REAL TIME without “No data loss mode”

Forces the D-Fly in Real Time mode (without data acknowledgement). Erases all codes in memory.

The D-Fly should have been previously set in the “No data loss mode” ON.

Enable

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1.5. The different connection methods

There are two (2) different way to create a connection from a Host and a scanner:

- Slave mode (by default)

The Host (PC, BaracodaManager, …) is creating the connection onto the scanner.

- Master mode

The scanner is creating itself a connection to the recorded Host Bluetooth address. This connection

attempt is set after a scan of barcode. The configuration of Host address (on which the scanner will set

up a connection) can be done:

o Via BaracodaManager software.

o Via scan of barcodes.

All usage mode (Real Time, No Data Loss, Batch) are obviously available on those two different ways of

connection.

\ V T \ V T Z \ N U L \ S O H \ S O H \ F F \ F F

Enable master mode

\ V T \ V T Z \ N U L \ S O H \ N U L \ F F \ F F

Disable master mode

\ VT \ V T Z \ N U L \ S T X \ S O H\ SO H\ FF \F F

Enable master mode and disconnect

\ VT \ V T Z \ N U L \ S T X \ N U L\ SO H\ FF \F F

Disable master mode and disconnect

The configuration of the Host Bluetooth address (BDA) is made by scanning the 0-9, a-f, A-F labels (Appendix 1)

as on a calculator; following the timestamp format shown above.

For example: to set the following BDA: 00:c3:EF:44:a2:B9, the user will scan:

- “Set Remote BDA” label,

- “0” label,

- “c” label,

- “3” label,

- “E” label,

- “F” label,

- “4” label,

- “a” label,

- “2” label,

- “B” label,

- “9” label,

- “End of Config” label.

\ V T \ V T ^ \ N U L \ S O H \ E N Q \ L F \ L F

Set Remote BDA

\ L F \ L F E N D \ F F \ F F

End of Config

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1.6. Buzzer and Led Settings

You can use these options to enable or disable the buzzer and / or the Led.

LED ON (*)

LED OFF

Good read beep on (*)

Good read beep off

ACK beep on (*)

ACK beep off

Beep level volume = HIGH (*)

Beep level Volume = LOW

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1.7. Bluetooth commands

1.7.1. Bluetooth name

You can change the scanner Bluetooth name; name that you see during a search of Bluetooth peripheral.

Programming procedure for “Set Bluetooth Name”

Set BT Name

End of config

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1.7.2. Sniff period settings

Change the Sniff period. If the higher is the latency and the smaller is the power consumption.

Default value is 150ms.

Sniff period = 150ms (*)

Sniff period = 100ms

Sniff period = 200ms

Sniff period = 300ms

Sniff period = 500ms

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1.7.3. Security (code PIN) settings

Some Bluetooth device will not accept connections with devices that do not have a security code.

Disable BT security code

Enable BT security code (*)

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1.8. Prefix and suffix

The barcode string can be added a prefix and/or a suffix. The symbology prefix/suffix can be added by

BaracodaManager only.

These can come as described below:

General_Prefix

Symbology_Prefix

Barcode

Symbology_Prefix

General_Suffix

1.8.1. General Prefix

You can add a prefix (strings of more than 32 characters will not be accepted) to every barcode sent to the host

device.

There is no prefix in default settings.

Enable

Disable (*)

1.8.2. General Suffix

You can add a suffix (strings of more than 32 characters will not be accepted) to every barcode sent to the host

device.

There is no suffix in default settings.

Enable

Disable (*)

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*= max length of the Suffix (Prefix) is 32 characters

Set

prefix

Set suffix

End of configuration

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1.9. Set min or Max length option

1.9.1. Schema

The following is a procedure to follow for every barcode symbology.

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1.9.2. Symbology table

Header

Selected

Symbology

Header

Selected

Symbology

SELECT ALL

Interleaved 2 of

5

Code 93

Standard 2 of 5

(industrial 2 of 5)

Code 128 / EAN

128

Code 11

Code 39

MSI

Codabar

Start

–

set min length

Start

–

Set Max length

End of config

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1.10. Symbology Identifier

AIM Identifier will be transmitted at the beginning of the barcode. More information about the AIM Identifier

available in Appendix2.

Symbology identifier

-

AIM

-

not transmitted

(*)

Symbology identifier

-

AIM

-

transmitted

1.11. Voting

Standard voting set is two (2). This means that a barcode is considered read by the decoder if the same data is

decoded twice. Changing this parameters will enable a stronger security on the decoding of the barcode.

Voting = 2 (*)

Voting = 3

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