Chapter 7 - Bar Code Scanner Wedge; Introduction; Bar Code Readers; Return To Factory Default Settings - Honeywell HX3 User Manual

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Bar Code Scanner Wedge

Introduction

Set HX3 scanner keyboard wedge parameters, enable or disable allowed symbologies, scanner icon appearance, active scan-
ner port, and scan key settings. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for available COM ports.
The HX3 does not have a touch screen. If the host computer has a touch screen, instructions using "tap" and "stylus" instead of
"click" and "mouse" apply.
Bar code manipulation parameter settings on the Barcode tab are applied to the incoming data resulting from successful bar
code scans sent to the HX3 for processing. The successful bar code scan data may be sent by
a wireless Bluetooth hand-held Scanner,
or a tethered ring scanner / imager.
• After hot swapping HX3 ring scanners, the HX3 auto-detects the ring scanner type. The decoder engine activates when the
Scan button on the ring is pressed.

Bar Code Readers

Your HX3 may have any of the following body worn bar code readers :
• Ring Imager, 4400
• Ring Scanner, 955
Configuration bar codes for these scanners are included in the 8600 Ring Scanner User's Guide.
The HX3 can also use the following external bar code readers:
• Wireless hand-held Bluetooth scanners are configured by scanning the engine-specific bar codes in the scanner
manufacturer's programming guide. The manufacturer's guides are usually shipped with the bar code reader.
• The body worn Bluetooth Ring Scanner module may be using a Symbol 4400 Ring Imager or a Symbol 955 Ring Scanner.
The BTRS module is configured by scanning the bar codes in the 8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanner User's Guide.

Return to Factory Default Settings

When using any bar code reader to scan the Reset All (or equivalent) bar code with the HX3's ring decoder, the next step is to
open the Scanner applet on the HX3, click the OK button and then close it. This action will synchronize all scanner formats.
For more information see:
• Set Default Parameters for ring scanner
• Set All Defaults / Cancel Bar Codes for ring imager
These configuration bar codes are available in the:
• 8600 Ring Scanner User's Guide (for tethered ring scanners)
• 8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanner User's Guide (for Bluetooth ring scanners)
The bar codes mentioned above can be used to set or reset scan engine parameters by scanning the bar code, then saving the
change. The HX3 will beep twice when a configuration bar code is successfully scanned.

Bar Code Processing Overview

Bar code processing involves several steps. Some steps may be skipped during the processing depending on user selections
on the Scanner control panels. The steps are presented below in the order they are performed on the bar code data.
1. Scanned bar code is tested for a code ID and matching length (Min/Max). If it matches, it is processed per the rules in place
for that symbology. If the scan does not meet the criteria for that symbology, it is processed based on the settings for All. If
a code ID is not found, the bar code data is processed based on the settings for All.
1. If symbology is disabled, the scan is rejected.
2. Strip leading data bytes unconditionally.
3. Strip trailing data bytes unconditionally.
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