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WLR 8900/8905
Programming Guide
Please Read
Note:
The Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanner is ready to scan the
most popular bar codes out of the box. This manual
should only be used to make changes in the
configuration of the scanner for specific applications.
This scanner does not require software or drivers to
operate. The scanner enters data as keyboard data. Please
review this manual before scanning any of the programming
bar codes in this manual.
Tech Tip
If you are unsure of the scanner configurati
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© Copyright Wasp Technologies 2006 All rights reserved. Ver AMC-a-1.01 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Wasp Technologies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wasp is a trademark of Wasp Technologies. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction..............................................................................1 Chapter 2. Bar Code Symbologies............................................................2 Chapter 3. Installation................................................................................3 Chapter 4. Quick Start ..............................................................................4 Chapter 5. WLR 8900/8905 Setup & Configuration ............................5-2
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Chapter 1 Introduction Bar coding is the most common Automated Data Collection (ADC) technology providing timely, error-free information that can be used to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in the workplace. Virtually every type of industry is using bar codes to replace keyboard data entry. Studies have shown that a proficient data entry operator will make one error for every 300 characters that are manually entered. The error rate using bar codes is almost negligible and can be e
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Chapter 2 Bar Code Symbologies Bar codes are symbols consisting of a series of bars and spaces which can be applied to packages, cartons, bottles, and other commercial products. The bars and spaces in each symbol are grouped in such a way to represent a specific ASCII character or function. The interpretation of these groups is based on a particular set of rules called symbologies. Various symbologies have been developed for particular applications. Some examples are shipping and receiving, manu
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Chapter 3 Installation WLR 8900 PS2 Scanner Trigger Din-6M Scanning Aperture Din-6F 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Unplug your PC keyboard cable and plug the male end (Din 6) of the WLR 8900 Scanner directly into your PC keyboard port. Plug your keyboard cable into the other end (female Din 6) of the the scanner. 3. Turn your computer on. WLR 8905 USB Scanner Trigger Scanning Aperture USB Port 1. Plug the USB of the WLR 8905 Scanner directly into your PC’s USB port. 3
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Chapter 4 Quick Start Your Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners are ready for use. The default settings of the scanners have been pre-programmed for the most common bar code BACK OF PC configurations. Use the “WLR 8900/8905 Setup & Configuration” sections only to customize the scanners settings. Please review the “Enable Bar Code Symbologies” configuration beginning on page 14 to see the list of bar codes symbologies which are enabled by default. WLR 8900
PS2 Scanner Tip: • Use the pre-printed “Bar Code
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Chapter 5 Setup & Configuration In order to configure Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners, you must familiarize yourself with the setup procedures on the following pages. The default settings of the Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners are identified on each page and clearly marked using an asterisk (*). The default settings have been preprogrammed for the most common bar code configurations. Use the Setup & Configuration only to customize the Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners settings. If you need to configure the sc
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Chapter 5 Factory Default & Keyboard Connection Factory Default Use the Factory Default bar code to reset the scanner to the Default settings. Factory Default Autosense Stand Mode Scan this Autosense Stand Mode bar code to enable the hands-free autosense feature of the WLR 8900/8905 Scanners. If you desire to turn this mode “off,” please scan the default bar code above. Autosense Flash Mode Enable Keyboard Connection The Keyboard Connection is used to program the Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners for
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Chapter 5 Beep and Delay The 'Beep and Delay' configuration supports the general control options for the Wasp WLR 8900/8905 Scanners. These options include the volume, intercharacter delay, and interblock delay. Interblock delay is the minimum time interval between two adjacent scans. If the processing speed of your host device is slower than your scanning speed, a longer interblock delay may ensure the data integrity. Intercharacter delay is the time period that the scanner will wait before tra
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Chapter 5 Beep and Delay Interblock Delay Intercharacter Delay 0ms * 140μs * 10ms 500μs 50ms 1ms 100ms 4ms 200ms 16ms 500ms *Default 8
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Chapter 5 Upper/Lower Case • Caps Lock Auto (For PC XT/AT only): In Auto Trace mode, the scanner will keep track of the Caps Lock status automatically. For some PCs, the scanning performance may be compromised because of the auto tracing. If the scanning performance is poor (or cannot scan) or the scanner cannot output the upper/lower case characters correctly, try to select one of the next two choices instead of auto tracing. • Caps Lock Off: When the keyboard is in the unshifted state (Caps Lo
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Chapter 5 Keyboard Language The ‘Keyboard Language’ setting controls the key codes for your keyboard’s language. U.S. * German French Spanish Italian *Default 10
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Chapter 5 Preamble/Postamble Configuration The ‘Preamble/Postamble’ configuration is used to add a prefix or suffix set of characters to the bar code value. Up to 8 characters may be added for each option separately. Preamble and postamble characters can function concurrently, but need to be configured separately. To add preamble or postamble characters, follow the steps below: 1) Scan the ‘Clear Pre/Postamble’ bar code on this page. 2) Scan the ‘Preamble’ or ‘Postamble’ bar code. 3) Use Appendi
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Chapter 5 Terminator/Code ID Terminator The ‘Terminator’ option is used to specify the end-of-text message and is primarily used to denote the end of the bar code value. CR * Tab None Space LF ESC CR + LF Code ID The ‘Code ID’ option sends a specific value when a particular bar code symbology is scanned. For example, if ‘Code ID’ is enabled and Code 39 is scanned, an “M” will appear in the data stream in front of the bar code value. O - MSI/Plessey T - EAN 128 S - EAN 8 K - Code 128 Code ID On E
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Chapter 5 Enable/Disable Bar Code Symbologies Enable Disable Enable All Disable All MSI Plessey MSI Plessey * Interleaved 2 of 5 * Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 128 * Code 128 Codabar * Codabar Code 39 * Code 39 *Default 13
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Chapter 5 Enable/Disable Bar Code Symbologies Enable Disable UPC A * UPC A UPC E * UPC E EAN 8 * EAN 8 EAN 13 * EAN 13 Code 93 Code 93 * *Default 14
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Chapter 5 Code 39 Settings Code 39 is variable length and is the most frequently used symbology in industrial bar code systems today. It is extensively used within the Department of Defense (DOD). The principal feature is to encode messages using the full alphanumeric character set. Standard Code 39 contains only 43 characters (0-9, A-Z, $, /, %, +, -, ., SPACE) and can be extended to a 128 character symbology (full ASCII) by combining one of the special characters (S, /, %, +) with a letter (A-
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Chapter 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 and Code 93 Settings Interleaved 2 of 5 is a variable length, even numbered, numeric bar code. It is typically used in industrial and master carton labeling and also in the automobile industry. The symbology uses bars to represent the first digit of a pair and the interleaved (white) spaces to represent the second digit of a character pair. See page 5 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths. Enable Interleaved Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 * 2 of 5 Ch
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Chapter 5 Code 128 and UCC/EAN 128 Settings Code 128 is the most flexible of all the common linear symbologies. It supports alpha and numeric characters easily, has the highest number of characters per inch, and is variable length. See page 5 for information on setting the minimum and maximum lengths. Enable Code 128 * Minimum Length (5 *) Disable Code 128 Maximum Length (48 *) UCC/EAN 128 UCC/EAN 128 Enable * Disable UCC/EAN 128 UCC/EAN 128 Code ID Enable Code ID Disable * Function 1 Function
