AML M2500 Decoder User Manual

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DIAGNOSTICS

This option executes a self-test program which performs the following

tests on the reader:

EPROM Version Number

Internal and External Ram Test

EPROM Checksum Test

EEPROM Test

Character Set Test

Buzzer Test

The above tests are performed and their status is displayed on the

terminal.

NOTE: Exit your application program and return to the

operating system before enabling this test.

2) MAG STRIPE SPECIAL / FUNCTION KEYS

This option applies to MAG STRIPE data, preambles,

postambles, and user-defined termination characters.

SPECIAL KEYS and FUNCTION KEYS will be

transmitted in place of a specific set of ASCII

characters. The SPECIAL and FUNCTION KEY

values are listed in the Full ASCII Chart provided on

back of the SETUP MENU and in Appendix A.

OFF *

Disable SPECIAL / FUNCTION KEYS.

(Standard ASCII characters are transmitted.)

NOTE: This option is applicable only if the "TRANSMIT

DATA TYPE = PC SCAN CODES" or if you are

using SOFTCOM keyboard emulation software.

3) TERM CHAR OVERRIDE

If any control character or special character (ie.,

function key, arrow key, etc...) is embedded in the bar

code data, the TERMINATION CHARACTER, the

PREAMBLE, and the POSTAMBLE will not be

transmitted.

OFF *

The TERMINATION CHARACTER, the PREAMBLE,

and the POSTAMBLE will be transmitted with all bar

code data.