PSC PowerScan - Manual (Page 3)

Programming Guide i
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1
Understanding the Basics............................................................................................................1
Integrating the Scanner With Your Host System .........................................................................2
Changing Interfaces ......................................................................................................2
Hardware ................................................................................................................2
Software ..................................................................................................................4
Customizing Your Scanner’s Operation ........................................................................5
Programming Overview ...............................................................................................................6
What Is Programming Mode? ........................................................................................6
Programming Session ...................................................................................................7
Programming Sequence .........................................................................................9
LED and Beeper Indicators........................................................................................................11
LED Indicators ......................................................................................................11
The Beeper ...........................................................................................................11
If You Make a Mistake... ............................................................................................................12
Return to Factory Settings ...........................................................................................12
Where To Go From Here ...........................................................................................................13
Interface Selection .....................................................................................................................14
Wand Emulation Interface ...........................................................................................14
Wand Emulation Settings ............................................................................................15
Wand Emulation Pre/Post-Noise Settings ............................................................18
RS-232 Interface/WN-RS-232 (SNI) Interface .............................................................20
RS-232 Communication Parameters ...........................................................................20
Baud Rate .............................................................................................................21
Data Format Settings ............................................................................................22
Handshaking .........................................................................................................24
RS-232 ACK/NAK Options ....................................................................................29
RS-232 Intercharacter Delay ................................................................................30
Keyboard Wedge Interface ..........................................................................................32
PC Keyboard Wedge Interface Selection .............................................................33
Connect to a Laptop/No Keyboard Attached ........................................................36
Caps Lock .............................................................................................................38
Country Mode .......................................................................................................39
Keyboard Wedge Intercharacter Delay .................................................................41
Quiet Interval .........................................................................................................43