ID Tech 30 User Manual

TM  
OMNI  
Combined Bar Code  
and  
Magnetic Stripe Reader  
Keyboard Wedge  
Users Manual  
Appendix A. Bar Code Default Settings  
Bar Code Default Settings List  
Section 1  
INTRODUCTION  
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Appendix B. Magnetic Stripe Default Settings  
Magnetic Stripe Default Settings List  
Description  
The Omni™ slot reader can scan and decode most popular bar codes,  
as well as read 1, 2, or 3 tracks of magnetic stripe information. In  
addition, it has full data editing capabilities.  
Appendix C. Function Codes  
Function Code Table  
Appendix D. Magnetic Stripe Standard Data Formats  
ISO Credit Card  
When connected to the host computer as a keyboard wedge, the Omni  
is completely compatible with the host’s software. The decoded data  
appears to the host as if it were entered manually by the operator  
through the keyboard.  
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California Driver’s License  
AAMVA Driver’s License  
This unit is fully programmable through the keyboard. The data can be  
formatted with preamble/postamble and terminator characters to match  
the format expected by the host. Power, when the scanner is configured  
as a keyboard wedge, is obtained from the host.  
Appendix E. Connector Pin Outs  
Keyboard Ports  
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Apendix F. USB/Keyboard Interface  
Installation  
Operation  
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Section 2  
Section 3  
INSTALLATION  
CONFIGURATION  
Host Connections  
The Omni reader must be appropriately configured to your application.  
Configuration settings enable the reader to work with the host system.  
These settings are programmed into the reader through the keyboard.  
Once programmed, these configuration settings are stored in the  
reader’s non-volatile memory (so they are not affected by the cycling of  
power).  
The Omni reader is connected between the keyboard input port of the  
host computer and the keyboard itself using a “Y” adapter cable. The  
“Y” cable has a 5-pin DIN male connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini-  
DIN female on the other.  
The supplied adapter cable has a 5-pin DIN female connector on one  
end, and a 6-pin mini-DIN male connector on the other end. The adapter  
cable is used in all installations on one end of the “Y” cable or the  
other. This converts the available cable ends for use on either PS/2-  
style 6-pin mini-DIN keyboards, or AT-style 5-pin DIN keyboards.  
Bar Code Input  
The reader must be configured to accept the desired bar code data and  
format it for transmission to the host. This includes enabling it for the  
correct bar code symblogy, setting any check digit, start/stop codes,  
preamble/postamble, and min/max symbol length.  
To connect the reader to the host, turn the power off and disconnect  
the keyboard from the computer. Insert the male end of the “Y” cable  
into the keyboard port. Then connect the keyboard to the female end of  
the “Y” connector. This “wedges” the reader between the host and the  
keyboard.  
Magnetic Stripe Input  
The reader must be configured to accept the desired magnetic stripe  
data and format it for transmission to the host. The encoded data can  
be ANSI, ISO, AAMVA, and California Drivers License magnetic stripe  
formats. The reader can be configured to read any track, 1 only, 2 only,  
3 only, 1 & 2, 2 & 3, or 1,2 &3. In addition, track start/stop sentinels can  
be sent or suppressed and track 2 account number information only can  
be selected along with user selectable track separator characters.  
Manually-entered data from the keyboard passes through the unit to  
the host, leaving the keyboard fully functional at all times.  
Data from either of the input heads is transmitted to the host keyboard  
port, where it appears to the host as coming directly from the keyboard.  
This makes the reader, as a data source, completely transparent to the  
host’s application software. In other words, if it is expecting data from  
the keyboard, that same data can be entered via the Omni and make no  
difference to the host.  
Since the host computer’s application software is expecting data to be  
input in a particular order and format, the reader’s output can be  
configured to simulate the keyboard-entered data stream by adding  
terminating characters and special preamble and/or postamble character  
strings to scanned data.  
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Default Settings  
Configuration Setup Sets  
The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the default settings  
already programmed. In the following sections, the default settings are  
shown in boldface. For a list of default settings, see Appendix A (for  
bar codes) and/or Appendix B (for magnetic stripes). In order to modify  
these settings, the host computer and keyboard must be IBM PC/AT  
compatible.  
1. On an AT-compatible computer, enter any edit mode. (When running  
Windows, the Notepad accessory will work fine.)  
2. Enter GROUP SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FX, remembering the  
“X” will be different every time, depending on the setting you wish to  
make and the group it is in. Applicable groups are: Terminal Type  
Selection, General Selections, Industrial Bar Code Selections, Retail Bar  
Code Selections, Magnetic Stripe Selections, and Code ID Definition.  
If you have a different keyboard, you must use an AT-compatible  
keyboard to first change the configuration settings, and changing the  
default terminal type last. After changing terminal type, you must then  
connect the reader to the appropriate computer. (Most keyboards on  
PCs with 5 pin DIN and 6 pin MiniDIN connectors are AT compatible.)  
3. Press <ENTER>.  
4. Type the code for the setting you wish to change.  
5. When finished, save your new selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
To enter the setup mode and change the configuration via keystroke  
entry, specific syntax is used. Each setup command starts with /E/D/FX  
where “X” is a different upper case character for each command. The E,  
D, and F characters must also be upper case. This initial character  
string is followed by ENTER and the specific characters for the setting  
desired. Selections for each group take effect when you press enter.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by typing XZ<ENTER> (where, again, the  
“X” will be different every time).  
EXAMPLE:  
To set the beep volume to LOW, enter:  
/E/D/FB<ENTER>1<ENTER>BZ<ENTER>  
If you unplug the Omni while you are in the middle of a command and  
have not pressed enter, your custom configuration for that command  
will not be saved. If, however, you press ENTER after a correct com-  
mand, but before unplugging the reader, your selections for that  
command will remain programmed until you change them or reset all  
commands to default.  
The setup routine is always the same, regardless of group.  
1. Enter group.  
2. Enter subgroup.  
3. Choose option or reset to default.  
4. Exit  
When entering keyboard commands, type no more than two characters  
per second. After entering each group, wait one second before moving  
to the next group. All commands are case sensitive, so use upper case  
for all commands. Two beeps indicate an accepted command, four  
beeps indicate a successful exit of a group (when you have typed the  
EXIT command for a particular group), and four quick beeps indicate an  
incorrect or rejected command. If you make a mistake in entering a  
command, you must re-enter the entire command. Do not use backspace  
and retype the character.  
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Terminal Type Selection  
General Selections  
The Omni reader can be programmed to interface to a number of  
different terminals. Simply enter the two-digit terminal number. The  
terminal types supported are:  
The basic operating perameters of the Omni reader can be programmed  
with this group of selections.  
1. Enter GROUP SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FB .  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
00 for PC/XT  
01 for PC/AT  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
4. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
5. To review the current setting, enter BY<ENTER>.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by entering BZ<ENTER>.  
7. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter BX<ENTER>.  
02 for PS/2 Models 25 and 30  
03 for PS/2 Models 50, 60, and 80  
04 for PS/2 Model 70  
09 for IBM 3196  
27 for IBM 4614 POS  
08 for Macintosh with ADB  
26 for Notebook PC  
Beep Volume  
1. Enter GROUP SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FA.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Type the first digit of the two-digit code for the selection you wish  
to make.  
4. Press <ENTER>.  
5. Type the second digit of the two-digit code.  
6. Press <ENTER>.  
The beep volume can be adjusted to two different levels, or turned off  
entirely.  
B1<ENTER>0 for Off.  
B1<ENTER>1 for Low  
B1<ENTER>2 for High  
7. To review the current setting, type AY<ENTER>.  
8. To reset the terminal type setting to default, type AX<ENTER>.  
9. Exit the group setup mode by typing AZ<ENTER>.  
10. To reset all settings in all groups to default, enter AW<ENTER>.  
Intercharacter Delay  
This is the time period the reader will wait before sending the next  
successive character. Certain terminals and computers require an  
intercharacter delay to simulate their keyboard’s intercharacter delay.  
B2<ENTER>0 for 2 ms intercharacter delay  
B2<ENTER>1 for 5 ms intercharacter delay  
B2<ENTER>2 for 10 ms intercharacter delay  
B2<ENTER>3 for 20 ms intercharacter delay  
B2<ENTER>4 for 50 ms intercharacter delay  
B2<ENTER>5 for 100 ms intercharacter delay  
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Interblock Delay  
Scan Verification  
This is the time period the reader will wait before transmitting the next  
successive data block. Some host systems need additional time  
between data blocks to process the information.  
In order to insure accuracy of scanned data from poor-contrast bar  
code labels, a second confirmation swipe can be required before the  
reader will accept the data. When this option is enabled the reader  
requires the card to be swiped a second time and both swipes are  
compared. If they match, the data is considered a good read.  
B3<ENTER>0 for 0 ms  
B3<ENTER>1 for 10 ms  
B3<ENTER>2 for 30 ms  
B3<ENTER>3 for 100 ms  
B3<ENTER>4 for 300 ms  
B3<ENTER>5 for 1 second  
B6<ENTER>A for On  
B6<ENTER>B for Off  
Note: This function applies to bar codes only.  
Function Code  
Language  
The standard computer keyboard contains more keys than are sup-  
ported by the ASCII code table (such as the F1-F12 function keys). The  
Omni reader allows the key codes for these functions to be used in  
message formatting. When this selection is ON, these key codes can be  
entered from the Function Code Table in Appendix A and be included in  
the data stream as part of the message string (such as pre/postambles  
or Code IDs).  
This selection defines the scan code sent to the host for each charac-  
ter.  
B4 <ENTER>0 for U.S.  
B4 <ENTER>1 for U.K.  
B4 <ENTER>2 for Swiss  
B4 <ENTER>3 for Swedish  
B4 <ENTER>4 for Spanish  
B4 <ENTER>5 for Norwegian  
B4 <ENTER>6 for Italian  
B7<ENTER>A for On  
B4 <ENTER>7 for German  
B4 <ENTER>8 for French  
B4 <ENTER>9 for Japanese  
B7<ENTER>B for Off  
Code/Track ID  
Each bar code symbology or MSR track can be assigned a CODE ID  
character. This character is added to the beginning of the scanned data.  
The host can use this character to ensure that the data received came  
from the appropriate type of symbol.  
B5<ENTER>A for On  
B5<ENTER>B for Off  
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Bar Code Preamble  
Bar Code Message Formatting Selections  
0 to 16 ASCII characters: The bar code preamble is a string of charac-  
ters that can be added to the beginning of scanned bar code data.  
These can be special characters for identifying a specific scanning  
station, to format a message header expected by the receiving host, or a  
function key from the Function Code Tables in Appendix A.  
Scanned bar code data can be formatted with the addition of preambles,  
postambles, and terminator characters. The settings below will augment  
bar code data scanned by the Omni. A fully-formatted message block  
reflects the following model:  
{Preamble}{Code ID}{Data}{Terminator}{Postamble}  
C2<ENTER><SELECTED CHARACTERS OR FUNCTION KEY>  
1. Enter BAR CODE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FC .  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
Bar Code Postamble  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
4. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
5. To review the current setting, enter CY<ENTER>.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by entering CZ<ENTER>.  
7. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter CX<ENTER>.  
0 to 16 ASCII characters: The bar code postamble serves the same  
purpose as the preamble, except it is added to the end of the scanned  
data after any terminator characters.  
C3<ENTER><SELECTED CHARACTERS OR FUNCTION KEY>  
Bar Code Terminator Character  
Enter (CRLF), Return (CR), Field Exit (LF), or None: For some applica-  
tions, it may be convenient to end a string of bar code scan data with a  
terminator character. For example, with keyboard entry, it is common to  
have the operator signify the end of the data input with the “Enter”  
keystroke. The terminator character serves this function.  
C1<ENTER>A for ENTER  
C1<ENTER>B for CR  
C1<ENTER>C for LF  
C1<ENTER>D for None  
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Magnetic Stripe Preamble  
Magnetic Stripe Formatting Selections  
0 to 16 ASCII characters: The magnetic stripe preamble is a string of  
characters that can be added to the beginning of magnetic stripe data.  
These can be special characters for identifying a specific reading  
station, to format a message header expected by the receiving host, or a  
function key from the Function Code Tables in Appendix A.  
Magnetic stripe output can also be formatted with the addition of  
preambles, postambles, and terminator characters. The settings below  
will augment magnetic stripe data read by the Omni. A fully-formatted  
message block reflects the following model:  
{Preamble}{Code ID}{Data}{Terminator}{Postamble}  
D2<ENTER><SELECTED CHARACTERS OR FUNCTION KEY>  
1. Enter MAGNETIC STRIPE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FD .  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
Magnetic Stripe Postamble  
4. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
5. To review the current setting, enter DY<ENTER>.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by entering DZ<ENTER>.  
7. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter DX<ENTER>.  
0 to 16 ASCII characters: The magnetic stripe postamble serves the  
same purpose as the preamble, except it is added to the end of the read  
data after any terminator characters.  
D3<ENTER><SELECTED CHARACTERS OR FUNCTION KEY>  
Magnetic Stripe Terminator Character  
Track Separator  
Enter (CRLF), Return (CR), Field Exit (LF), or None: For some applica-  
tions, it may be convenient to end a string of magnetic stripe data with  
a terminator character. For example, with keyboard entry, it is common  
to have the operator signify the end of the data input with the “Enter”  
keystroke. The terminator character serves this function.  
One character: This option allows the user to select the character used  
to separate data from different tracks. The default is <CR>.  
D4<ENTER><SELECTED CHARACTER>  
Note: For no track separator, enter N.  
D1<ENTER>A for ENTER  
D1<ENTER>B for CR  
D1<ENTER>C for LF  
D1<ENTER>D for None  
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Code 39 Settings:  
Bar Code Selections  
Enable/Disable Code 39  
Bar code selections for the Omni are separated into two groups:  
Industrial and Retail. Industrial bar codes may contain a variable  
number of characters. Retail bar codes always contain a specific  
number of characters.  
If enabled, Code 39 symbology will be read, subject to the reading  
restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from  
the symbology will be disregarded.  
Industrial Bar Codes  
F1<ENTER>A for Code 39 Enable  
F1<ENTER>B for Code 39 Disable  
1. Enter INDUSTRIAL BAR CODE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FF .  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
Full ASCII  
Standard Code 39 symbology supports only 43 characters. This can be  
expanded by using character pairs to identify the full ASCII 128  
character set. When this option is ON, the reader will search for these  
character pairs and transmit only the Full ASCII single character  
equivalent to the host. If Full ASCII is enabled and used to read a  
standard Code 39 symbol, any combination of the defined character  
pairs will be reported to the host as the single character equivalent.  
When this option is OFF and a Full ASCII Code 39 symbol is scanned,  
the reader will report each of the characters in the Full ASCII pair as  
individual characters. The reader has no way of telling if the symbol is  
encoded in standard Code 39 or Full ASCII Code 39.  
4. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
5. To review the current setting, enter FY<ENTER>.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by entering FZ<ENTER>.  
7. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter FX<ENTER>.  
Minimum and Maximum Length Options  
You can set minimum and maximum length standards for a particular bar  
code symbology. (You cannot set a minimum or maximum length for a  
retail bar code.)  
Minimum length sets the minimum number of data characters that will  
be accepted for this symbology. If the minimum length is set higher  
than the maximum length, all readings will be rejected.  
F1<ENTER>C for Full ASCII On  
F1<ENTER>D for Full ASCII Off  
Maximum length sets the maximum number of data characters that will  
be accepted for this symbology. If the maximum length is set lower than  
the minimum length, all readings will be rejected.  
1. Enter the characters for the symbology (such as F4<ENTER> for  
Code 128).  
2. Enter FU<ENTER> for minimum or FV<ENTER> for maximum.  
3. Enter one digit<ENTER>one digit <ENTER> from the keyboard. (The  
range is 01 to 60).  
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Check Digit  
Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings:  
When Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the  
decoded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the correct check  
digit for the remaining data and compares it to the last data character. If  
it is the same, the data is accepted. If not, the data is rejected. With the  
Calculate and Send Check Digit option, the reader will send the check  
digit as part of the data stream. If the Calculate but not Send Check Digit  
option is selected, the reader will strip it from the data stream before  
transmission. If the Check Digit is not calculated, the reader will assume  
the last data character read from the symbol is part of the data stream  
and will not make a comparison test.  
Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5  
If enabled, Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology will be read, subject to the  
reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data  
from the symbology will be disregarded.  
F2<ENTER>A for Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable  
F2<ENTER>B for Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable  
Fixed Length  
F1<ENTER>E to Not Calculate Check Digit and send whole data stream  
F1<ENTER>F to Calculate and Send Check Digit  
Interleaved 2 of 5 symbols are commonly printed in a fixed format  
containing a fixed number of characters. If this option is ON, the first  
Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol scanned after power up will set the length of  
any other symbols scanned afterwards. If the succeeding scans do not  
match the length of the first scan, the scan is rejected by the reader.  
Power must be reset before an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol of a different  
length will be accepted.  
F1<ENTER>G to Calculate but not send Check Digit  
Send Start/Stop Characters  
A unique character is used as the first and last character in a Code 39  
symbol. It is printed as an asterisk (*). Some applications require that  
these characters be transmitted with the data while others specify that  
they must not be sent.  
F2<ENTER>C to Turn Off Fixed Length  
F2<ENTER>D to Turn On Fixed Length  
F1<ENTER>H to Send Start/Stop  
F1<ENTER>I Do Not Send Start/Stop  
Check Digit  
When Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the  
decoded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the correct  
check digit for the remaining data and compares it to the last data  
character. If it is the same, the data is accepted. If not, the data is  
rejected. With the Calculate and Send Check Digit option, the reader will  
send the check digit as part of the data stream. If the Calculate but not  
Send Check Digit option is selected, the reader will strip it from the data  
stream before transmission. If the Check Digit is not calculated, the  
reader will assume the last data character read from the symbol is part of  
the data stream and will not make a comparison test.  
F2<ENTER>E to Not Calculate Check Digit and send whole data stream  
F2<ENTER>F to Calculate and Send Check Digit  
F2<ENTER>G to Calculate but not send Check Digit  
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Industrial 2 of 5 Settings:  
Code 128 Setting:  
Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5  
Enable/Disable Code 128  
If enabled, Industrial 2 of 5 symbology will be read, subject to the  
reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data  
from the symbology will be disregarded.  
If enabled, Code 128 symbology will be read, subject to the reading  
restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from  
the symbology will be disregarded.  
F3<ENTER>A for Industrial 2 of 5 Enable  
F4<ENTER>A for Code 128 Enable  
F3<ENTER>B for Industrial 2 of 5 Disable  
F4<ENTER>B for Code 128 Disable  
Note: The Check Digit is manditory for Code 128.  
Fixed Length  
Industrial 2 of 5 symbols are commonly printed in a fixed format contain-  
ing a fixed number of characters. If this option is ON, the first Inter-  
leaved 2 of 5 symbol scanned after power up will set the length of any  
other symbols scanned afterwards. If the succeeding scans do not  
match the length of the first scan, the scan is rejected by the reader.  
Power must be reset before an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol of a different  
length will be accepted.  
F3<ENTER>C to Turn Off Fixed Length  
F3<ENTER>D to Turn On Fixed Length  
Check Digit  
When Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the  
decoded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the correct  
check digit for the remaining data and compares it to the last data  
character. If it is the same, the data is accepted. If not, the data is  
rejected. With the Calculate and Send Check Digit option, the reader will  
send the check digit as part of the data stream. If the Calculate but not  
Send Check Digit option is selected, the reader will strip it from the data  
stream before transmission. If the Check Digit is not calculated, the  
reader will assume the last data character read from the symbol is part of  
the data stream and will not make a comparison test.  
F3<ENTER>E to Not Calculate Check Digit and send whole data stream  
F3<ENTER>F to Calculate and Send Check Digit  
F3<ENTER>G to Calculate but not send Check Digit  
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Codabar Settings:  
MSI/Plessey Settings:  
Enable/Disable Codabar  
Enable/Disable MSI/Plessey  
If enabled, Codabar symbology will be read, subject to the reading  
restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from  
the symbology will be disregarded.  
If enabled, MSI/Plessey symbology will be read, subject to the reading  
restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from  
the symbology will be disregarded.  
F5<ENTER>A for Codabar Enable  
F7<ENTER>A for MSI/Plessey Enable  
F5<ENTER>B for Codabar Disable  
F7<ENTER>B for MSI/Plessey Disable  
Send Start/Stop Characters  
Check Digit  
Codabar uses the A, B, C, and D characters as Start and Stop characters,  
giving 16 unique Start/Stop character combinations. Some applications  
require that these characters be transmitted with the data while others  
specify that they must not be sent.  
The MSI/Plessey symbology requires a check digit, and can optionally  
have two check digits. The reader can either send the check digit(s) as  
part of the data, or strip it before transmission to the host.  
F7<ENTER>C for Send Check Digit  
F5<ENTER>C to Send Start/Stop  
F7<ENTER>D for Do Not Send Check Digit  
F1<ENTER>D Do Not Send Start/Stop  
Select only one of the following check digit schemes:  
F7<ENTER>E for Single Mod 10 Check Digit  
F7<ENTER>F for Two Mod 10 Check Digits  
F7<ENTER>G for Mod 10/Mod 11 Check Digits  
Check Digit  
When Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the  
decoded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the correct  
check digit for the remaining data and compares it to the last data  
character. If it is the same, the data is accepted. If not, the data is  
rejected. With the Calculate and Send Check Digit option, the reader will  
send the check digit as part of the data stream. If the Calculate but not  
Send Check Digit option is selected, the reader will strip it from the data  
stream before transmission. If the Check Digit is not calculated, the  
reader will assume the last data character read from the symbol is part of  
the data stream and will not make a comparison test.  
Retail Bar Codes  
Retail bar codes are based on the Uniform Code Council product code  
encoding algorithms. These are commonly referred to as the UPC/EAN  
symbologies.  
1. Enter RETAIL BAR CODE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FG.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
4. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
5. To review the current setting, enter GY<ENTER>.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by entering GZ<ENTER>.  
7. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter GX<ENTER>.  
F1<ENTER>E to Not Calculate Check Digit and send whole data stream  
F1<ENTER>F to Calculate and Send Check Digit  
F1<ENTER>G to Calculate but not send Check Digit  
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UPC Settings:  
UPC-E Expansion:  
The UPC-E symbology uses a special algorithm to suppress zeros in  
the encoded data. The suppressed information can be restored by  
either the Omni reader or the host system. If enabled, the reader will  
restore the data to its original format. If the host system is set up to do  
the expansion, then this option should not be used.  
Enable/Disable UPC-A  
UPC-A is a fixed format symbology and there are no variations allowed.  
If enabled, UPC-A symbology will be read, subject to the reading  
restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from  
the symbology will be disregarded.  
G1<ENTER>I for Expand UPC-E  
G1<ENTER>J for Do Not Expand UPC-E  
G1<ENTER>A for UPC-A Enable  
G1<ENTER>B for UPC-A Disable  
Read Two-Digit Addendum  
Enable/Disable UPC-E  
If enabled, the reader will decode the two-digit secondary symbol when  
it is scanned with the primary symbol, and add the data to the end of  
the transmission. If not, any two-digit secondary symbol will be  
ignored.  
UPC-E is a special version of the UPC-A specification. It is a fixed  
format symbology and there are no variations allowed. If disabled, the  
data from the symbology will be disregarded.  
G1<ENTER>C for UPC-A Enable  
G1<ENTER>D for UPC-A Disable  
G1<ENTER>K for Read Two-Digit Addendum  
G1<ENTER>L for Do Not Read Two-Digit Addendum  
Send Number System Digit  
Read Five-Digit Addendum  
The first encoded digit in the UPC-A symbol is the number system  
digit. If enabled, the first digit of the transmitted data stream is the  
number system digit followed by the manufacturer’s number. If dis-  
abled, then the first digit transmitted is part of the manufacturer’s  
number.  
This option operates in the same manner as the Read Two Digit  
Addendum option except it enables the reading of a five digit second-  
ary symbol.  
G1<ENTER>M for Read Five-Digit Addendum  
G1<ENTER>N for Do Not Read Five-Digit Addendum  
G1<ENTER>E for Send Number Digit  
G1<ENTER>F for Do Not Send Number Digit  
Send Check Digit  
The check digit is mandatory in the UPC symbology. If enabled, the  
reader will send the decoded check digit as the last character in the  
data stream transmitted. If not, the check character will be suppressed  
before transmission.  
G1<ENTER>G for Send Check Digit  
G1<ENTER>H for Do Not Send Check Digit  
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Addendum Required  
EAN Settings:  
If a two or five-digit addendum is enabled, then enabling this option  
will require an addendum be present before a good read is registered. If  
not, then symbols with and without the addendum will be accepted.  
Enable/Disable EAN-13  
EAN-13 is a fixed format symbology and there are no variations  
allowed. If enabled, EAN-13 symbology will be read, subject to the  
reading restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the  
data from the symbology will be disregarded.  
G1<ENTER>O for Addendum Required  
G1<ENTER>P for Addendum Not Required  
G2<ENTER>A for EAN-13 Enable  
G2<ENTER>B for EAN-13 Disable  
Add Separator Space  
This option is used with the Two and Five-Digit Addendum options. If  
enabled, an ASCII space character is inserted between the data de-  
coded from the primary UPC symbol and the addendum symbol.  
Enable/Disable EAN-8  
If enabled, EAN-8 symbology will be read, subject to the reading  
restrictions specified by this set of options. If disabled, the data from  
the symbology will be disregarded.  
G1<ENTER>Q to Add Space Separator  
G1<ENTER>R to Not Add Space Separator  
G2<ENTER>C for EAN-8 Enable  
G2<ENTER>D for EAN-8 Disable  
Send Induced Country Code Character  
The EAN symbology adds an extra digit to the beginning of the data to  
create a two-digit country code. If enabled, the added induced charac-  
ter is the first character transmitted. If disabled, the induced character  
is not transmitted.  
G2<ENTER>E for Induced Character Enable  
G2<ENTER>F for Induced Character Disable  
Send Check Digit  
The check digit is mandatory in the EAN symbology. If enabled, the  
reader will send the decoded check digit as the last character in the  
data stream transmitted. If not, the check character will be suppressed  
before transmission.  
G2<ENTER>G for Send Check Digit  
G2<ENTER>H for Do Not Send Check Digit  
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Read Two-Digit Addendum  
Magnetic Stripe Selections  
If enabled, the reader will decode the two-digit secondary symbol when  
it is scanned with the primary symbol, and add the data to the end of  
the transmission. If not, any two-digit secondary symbol will be  
ignored.  
The Omni reader can accept and decode data read from a magnetic  
stripe. The parameters for reading the magnetic data can be pro-  
grammed independently from any of the bar code selections.  
1. Enter RETAIL BAR CODE SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FH.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
4. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
5. To review the current setting, enter HY<ENTER>.  
6. Exit the group setup mode by entering HZ<ENTER>.  
7. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter HX<ENTER>.  
G2<ENTER>I for Read Two-Digit Addendum  
G2<ENTER>J for Do Not Read Two-Digit Addendum  
Read Five-Digit Addendum  
This option operates in the same manner as the Read Two Digit  
Addendum option except it enables the reading of a five digit second-  
ary symbol.  
G2<ENTER>K for Read Five-Digit Addendum  
G2<ENTER>L for Do Not Read Five-Digit Addendum  
Addendum Required  
If a two or five-digit addendum is enabled, then enabling this option  
will require an addendum be present before a good read is registered. If  
not, then symbols with and without the addendum will be accepted.  
G2<ENTER>M for Addendum Required  
G2<ENTER>N for Addendum Not Required  
Add Separator Space  
This option is used with the Two and Five-Digit Addendum options. If  
enabled, an ASCII space character is inserted between the data de-  
coded from the primary UPC symbol and the addendum symbol.  
G2<ENTER>O to Add Space Separator  
G2<ENTER>P to Not Add Space Separator  
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Track Selection  
Track Separator  
There are three tracks on a magnetic stripe card that can contain  
encoded data. This option selects the tracks that will be decoded. Note  
that the magnetic stripe reader must have heads aligned for reading the  
specified tracks.  
One character from the Full ASCII Table: This option allows the user to  
select the character used to separate data decoded from each track  
when using multiple track magnetic stripe readers.  
H4<ENTER><SELECTED CHARACTER>  
H1<ENTER>A for Track 2 Only  
H1<ENTER>B for Track 1 Only  
H1<ENTER>C for Track 3 Only  
H1<ENTER>D for Tracks 1 & 2  
H1<ENTER>E for Tracks 2 & 3  
H1<ENTER>F for Any Track  
H1<ENTER>G for All Tracks  
Note: For no track separator, enter N.  
Code ID Definition  
If the Code ID option is enabled in General Setup, the user can select  
the character used to identify each symbology. These characters may  
be read from the ASCII Table in Appendix A.  
Send Start/Stop Sentinel  
1. Enter CODE ID DEFINITION SETTINGS MODE by typing /E/D/FI.  
2. Press <ENTER>.  
3. Type the one or two-character code for the selection you wish to  
make.  
4. Enter the characters in the left column to select the symbology.  
5. Enter one character from Appendix A for the new ID.  
The tracks of a magnetically-encoded card contain special Start/Stop  
Sentinel characters. If this option is enabled, the Start/Stop Sentinel  
characters will be transmitted as part of the data stream. If this option is  
not selected, the Sentinel characters are suppressed before transmis-  
sion.  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
UPC-A  
UPC-E  
EAN-8  
EAN-13  
Default = a  
Default = b  
Default = c  
Default = d  
Default = e  
Default = f  
Default = g  
Default = h  
Default = i  
Default = j  
Default = k  
Default = l  
Default = m  
H2<ENTER>A for Send Start/Stop Sentinels  
H2<ENTER>B for Do Not Send Start/Stop Sentinels  
Send Accout Number Only  
Code 39  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Industrial 2 of 5  
Code 128  
MSI/Plessey  
Codabar  
MSR Track 1  
MSR Track 2  
MSR Track 3  
Track Two of a magnetically encoded credit card contains the account  
number information. If this option is selected, all other data contained  
on the track is suppressed before transmission.  
j
k
l
H3<ENTER>A for Send Account Number Only  
H3<ENTER>B for Send All Track 2 Information  
m
6. Save your selection by pressing <ENTER>.  
7. Exit the group setup mode by entering IZ<ENTER>.  
8. To review the current setting, enter IY<ENTER>.  
9. To reset the terminal type setting to default, enter IX<ENTER>.  
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Reviewing Configuration Settings  
Section 4  
DATA EDITING  
The settings for each group can be reviewed by first entering the  
ENTER SETUP MODE command for that group followed by the RE-  
VIEW SETTINGS command in the menu sheets. The reader will then  
send a list of the settings to the host. The COPY CON command is  
programmed to precede the listing and is needed to prevent the “Bad  
command or file name” DOS error message.  
The Omni can format data by adding preambles, postambles, and  
terminator characters. It can also edit data, breaking it into blocks that  
can be rearranged, added to, deleted, or duplicated prior to being sent  
to the host computer.  
In short, the data editing feature allows the data read from a bar code or  
magnetic stripe to be sent to the host in the exact format expected by  
the host software, eliminating the need for modifications to the applica-  
tion software. It can also be divided according to established standards  
(such as ISO, ANSI, AAMVA, and CDL).  
copy con  
=========================================================  
Omni Reader Version 1.X 07/15/98  
Industrial Bar code Setting  
Code 39............................. Enabled; Full ASCII Off  
Min Length = 01; Max Length = 60; No Check Digit; Stop-Start  
Send  
I 2 0f 5............................... Enabled; Fixed Length Off  
Min Length = 01; Max Length = 60; No Check Digit  
S 2 of 5.............................. Enabled; Fixed Length Off  
Min Length = 01; Max Length = 60; No Check Digit  
Code 128........................... Enabled  
The edited data fields can then be transmitted to the host computer in  
any order desired, regardless of their position on the original bar code  
or magnetic stripe.  
Min Length = 01; Max Length = 60  
Codabar............................. Enabled; StopStart Not Send  
Min Length = 01; Max Length = 60; No Check Digit  
MSI.................................... Enabled; Check Digit Not Send  
Min Length = 01; Max Length = 60; Check Digit Double Modulo 10  
=========================================================  
Resetting to Defaults  
There are two ways to reset the Omni reader to its default settings. The  
first is to enter the individual group RESET commands included with  
the configuration menus for the group. This will reset only that group  
to the default settings. If you want to reset all groups to their default  
settings, first enter the Terminal Type Group SETUP command, then  
enter the RESET ALL command from the Terminal Selections Group  
menu, or swipe on Code 39 bar code /E/D/FW.  
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Data Editing Functions  
Data Fields  
The following data editing functions can be performed by the Omni:  
By separating the data record into smaller blocks called “fields,” each  
separate portion of the data record can be edited or otherwise treated  
differently. Fields can also be added to the record, allowing specific  
functions, such as carriage returns or keyboard function keys, to be  
inserted at any point. The fields are identified by a one character ID  
starting with the character “A” (up to and including “Z”) in the order  
they were created. This allows as many as 26 fields to be defined.  
These fields are then sent to the host computer in the order specified  
by the user.  
Validation of the Input Data: The input data can be checked for length,  
matched to a preset value, or restricted to a certain type of input (i.e.,  
Code 39, Code 128, etc.).  
Parse the Data: The data can be divided into separate fields.  
Rearrange the Data: The separate fields of data can be transmitted to  
the host in any order desired, regardless of the order in which they  
occurred in the bar code or magnetic stripe.  
For example, if the input data record is:  
12345ABC  
Insert Character Strings into the Output Data Record: Character strings  
can be defined and inserted at any place in the data output record  
before it is transmitted to the host.  
and your application software is looking for the data to be in the  
following format:  
Delete a Character String from a Record: You can delete a pre-defined  
string of characters, or charcters from specified positions in the data  
input record, before it is transmitted to the host.  
ABC<CR>  
12345<CR>  
Search for a Character String: You can search the data input record for a  
specified string of characters. These characters can then be deleted,  
moved, or modified using the other Data Editing commands.  
...then we must break the input data record up into two fields, reverse  
the order they are sent to the host, and insert a <CR> after each field.  
We do this by defining the following fields:  
Duplicate Fields: A field can be transmitted to the host as many times  
as desired and in any desired order  
Field A = 12345  
Field B = ABC  
Field C = <CR>  
Insert Time Delay: Time delays can be inserted between fields to allow  
the host to complete an operation.  
and sending the sequence {Field B}{Field C}{Field A}{Field C}  
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Data Editing Formulas  
The Formula Sequence  
The set of instructions programmed into the Omni to edit the data  
record is referred to as the data editing “formula.” More than one  
formula can be resident in the reader at one time. If more than one  
formula resides in memory, the reader will apply the first formula to the  
input data. If the scanned data matches the format (credit card, driver’s  
license, etc.) of the first formula, then it will apply the data editing  
functions and output the reformatted data to the host. If the data does  
not match the criteria spelled out in the first formula, then the criteria of  
the second formula is applied. This process continues for each of the  
successive formulas until a match is found. If no matches are found to  
any of the formulas programmed into the reader, then either nothing will  
be transmitted to the host, unless the “Send Unmatched” mode is  
enabled, in which case the input data will be transmitted in its original  
format.  
A basic data editing formula for the Omni has the following structure.  
(The optional commands are enclosed in brackets):  
CODE ID  
[LENGTH][MATCH]DIVIDE[ADD]SEND  
In other words:  
1. Identify the bar code symbologies to which this formula will apply.  
2. Specify length parameters (if desired).  
3. Specify the characters (if any) you would like to match.  
4. Indicate how you want to divide the data record.  
5. Add a character string (if desired).  
6. Send the edited data record to the host computer.  
Multiple conditions may be programmed for each major group of  
commands (i.e. several code IDs can be used following the CODE ID  
command), but all like commands must be grouped together. For  
example, several ADD commands can be programmed, but all of them  
must be grouped together and placed prior to the SEND command.  
The number of formulas that can be entered into the Omni is limited by  
the amount of memory available. Caution should be used when entering  
a number of long formulas as the amount of non-volatile memory  
available for formula storage is very limited. In this case, the last  
programmed formula(s) will be valid until the unit is powered off and  
then it will be lost.  
Note: If Function Codes are to be used with any of the commands, the Function  
Code capability must be enabled by typing B7<ENTER>A<ENTER> before  
entering the Data Editing Setup mode.  
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ADD FIELD  
JJ<ENTER>  
Data Editing General Commands  
This command allows you to add a character string to the output  
record. After entering the ADD FIELD command, enter sequentially the  
characters you wish to include in the output record. Any character (or  
characters) from the ASCII or Function Code tables can be used. An  
output field is created containing the character string. This command is  
optional.  
The following commands are used to set the operating parameters for  
data editing:  
DATA EDITING ENABLED  
JA<ENTER>1 or 2  
Note: Enter Ctrl-N for <CR>.  
Entering the DATA EDITING command followed by entering the  
ENABLE or DISABLE character will enable or disable the entire data  
editing feature. When disabled, the data edit formula will be inactive,  
but will still be retained in the Omni’s memory. When enabled, the data  
edit formula will be used to format the data record.  
SEND FIELD SEQUENCE  
JK<ENTER>[FIELD ID CHARACTER]  
<ENTER>[FIELD ID CHARACTER]  
<ENTER>[FIELD ID CHARACTER]<ENTER>  
SEND/SUPPRESS UNMATCHED  
JB<ENTER>0 or 1  
This command specifies the order in which the defined output fields  
created will be transmitted. Each output field is assigned an upper case  
alpha character in the order it is created, so the first output field  
created is assigned the identification character “A”, the second “B”,  
etc.  
Entering the UNMATCHED INPUT command followed by the SEND or  
DO NOT SEND character will enable or disable the transmission of data  
that does not match the restrictions of the data editing formula. When  
SEND is selected, unmatched data will be transmitted along with any  
preamble or postamble settings. When DO NOT SEND is selected, none  
of the unmatched data will be transmitted.  
TIME DELAY  
JM<ENTER>n<ENTER>n<ENTER>  
In addition to specifying the output field order, you can also add time  
delays between fields. By entering the TIME DELAY command fol-  
lowed by two numeric digits (nn), you can add a time delay between  
fields to accommodate the processing time required by the host. The  
amount of time delay added is equal to the value of “nn” multiplied by  
100 milliseconds, so a value of “04” would give a delay of 400 millisec-  
onds.  
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Data Flow  
DELETE LINE  
JS<ENTER>n  
The Omni processes input data in the following order:  
This command allows you to delete the nth formula stored in data  
editing memory. In this command, “n” is a numeric digit (such as 2 or 3)  
that represents the formula to be removed.  
1. Raw scan input data is decoded and placed in an ASCII character  
format in the  
memory of the reader.  
CLEAR  
JX<ENTER>  
2. The symbology and magnetic track tests (maximum /minimum length,  
check digit, send sentinels, etc.) are applied to the scanned input.  
Entering the CLEAR character from the Data Editing Menu will remove  
all the data editing formulas from the decoder memory, disable the data  
editing feature, and set the UNMATCHED INPUT option to DO NOT  
SEND.  
3. Following a successful completion of these tests, the input record  
data is processed by the data editing formula, if enabled.  
4. If the input data “matches” one of the resident data editing formulas,  
it is processed and sent to the output port. If not, and the UN-  
MATCHED INPUT function is set to DO NOT SEND and input data is  
discarded.  
REVIEW CONFIGURATION  
JY<ENTER>  
Entering the REVIEW CONFIGURATION command will send the  
resident data editing formulas—each on its own line—and all other  
data editing settings to the host computer, allowing you to review the  
settings. The reader must be connected as a keyboard wedge, or  
connected to an RS-232 serial port running software that takes RS-232  
input and places it in the keyboard buffer, for the information to be  
displayed on screen.  
5. If UNMATCHED INPUT is set to SEND, the “unmatched” input data  
is passed on to the message processing section of the reader, where  
any previously defined postamble, preamble, and terminator characters  
are added before transmission.  
6. If the data editing mode is enabled and UNMATCHED INPUT is set  
to DO NOT SEND, no data is passed to the output port unless it  
“matches” exactly one of the data editing formulas.  
EXIT DATA EDITING  
JZ<ENTER>  
Note: No data formatting (i.e. postamble, preamble, or terminator  
character) is done when the data editing feature is enabled.  
After the data editing formula has been created and reviewed, entering  
the EXIT command will terminate the DATA EDITING SETUP mode and  
return the Omni to normal operation.  
Data Processing Flow Diagram  
Scanner Input  
Input Record  
Processing  
N
Input Record  
Decoding  
N
Y
Data  
Editing  
Y
2
3
1
Abort  
Abort  
Abort  
Output to  
Host  
Message  
Processing  
Output  
Processing  
1. Data Edit conditions met  
2. Data Edit disabled or fail with Send Unmatch On  
3. Data Edit fail and Send Unmatch Off  
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Send Field Sequence  
JK<ENTER>  
Data Editing Command List  
Enter JK<ENTER> and the field ID characters, each followed by  
<ENTER> in the order to be sent (use upper case alphabetic charac-  
ters).  
Enter Setup Mode  
Review Configuration  
Exit Data Editing  
Delete Line  
/E/D/FJ<ENTER> Clear JX<ENTER>  
JY<ENTER>  
JZ<ENTER>  
JS<ENTER>  
Add Delay  
JM<ENTER>  
Enter JM<ENTER> and two digits, each followed by a <ENTER> from  
the keyboard. Each unit equals 100 milliseconds. Examples  
Data Editing  
Enabled  
Disabled  
JA<ENTER>  
1<ENTER>  
0<ENTER>  
Examples  
EXAMPLE ONE  
Unmatched Input  
Do Not Send  
Send  
JB<ENTER>  
0<ENTER>  
1<ENTER>  
76440057320712  
Code IDs  
JC<ENTER>  
Enter JC<ENTER> and the default Code ID(s) from Code ID Definition  
on page 29.  
Symbology  
Code 128  
Desired Output: Divide the input data record into two fields with one  
consisting of the first six digits and the second containing the remain-  
ing data. The output should have a <ENTER> inserted after each field.  
Set Length  
JD<ENTER>  
Enter JD<ENTER>and two digits from the keyboard to indicate length.  
Formula  
ID h C 06 A <ENTER> SEND ACBC  
Match String  
JE<ENTER>  
Enter JE<ENTER>, one digit <ENTER> one digit <ENTER> for the start  
position, and the string to match each character, followed by a <EN-  
TER> (maximum 60 characters).  
Field List  
Field A 764400  
Field B 57320712  
Field C <ENTER>  
Count  
JF<ENTER>  
Keystroke Sequence  
Enter Data Editing Setup  
Enter Data Editing and Enable  
Enter Track_ID and h (for Code 128)  
Enter Count and 06  
Type JF<ENTER> and enter two digits from the keyboard to indicate  
the next end of field, each followed by a <ENTER>.  
/E/D/FJ  
JA 1  
JC h  
Search String  
JG<ENTER>  
JF 0<ENTER> 6<ENTER>  
Enter JG<ENTER> and enter characters for the search criteria from the  
keyboard or function character chart, each character follo wed by a  
<ENTER>.  
Enter Add Field and <ENTER> character JJ ^N<CR>  
Enter Field Sequence and ACBC  
Enter Exit Setup  
JKA<ENTER>C<  
ENTER>B<CR>C<CR>  
JZ  
Add Field  
JJ<ENTER>  
Enter JJ<ENTER> and sequentially the characters to be included in the  
new field from the keyboard or function character chart, each followed  
by a <ENTER>.  
Output Data  
764400<ENTER>  
57320712<ENTER>  
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EXAMPLE THREE  
EXAMPLE TWO  
Track  
MSR Track 1 data  
Desired Output: Divide it up into seven fields so that the 1st field is the  
first two characters, 2nd field is all characters from the first field to the  
first “^” character, 3rd field is the first “^” character, 4th field is the  
data between “^” marks, 5th field is the next “^” character, 6th field is  
the next four characters, 7th field is the remaining characters. In  
addition, an <ENTER> is inserted between fields in the data output  
record. Only the 4th, 2nd, and 6th fields are outputted.  
*AST798X*  
Symbology Code 39  
Desired Output: The input record must be Code 39 and be exactly  
seven characters in length with the seventh character being an “X”. It  
is divided into three fields; the first three characters, the next three  
characters, and the last character. The output should reverse the order  
of the first two fields, delete the last character, and add an F1 function  
code at the end of each field. In addition, a time delay of 900 millisec-  
onds should be added between the fields (after the F1) and another  
delay of 2000 milliseconds added to the end of the record.  
Formula  
ID k C 02 S ^ S ^ C04 A<ENTER> SEND  
DHBHFH  
Field List  
Field A  
Field B  
Field C  
Field D  
Field E  
Field F  
Field G  
Field H  
%B  
0123774965  
^
FISH/MARY  
^
9612  
Formula  
ID e LEN 07 07 M 07 X C 03 C 03 A <F1>  
SEND BD DLY 09 AD DLY 20  
Field List  
Field A AST  
Field B 798  
Field C X  
4379F?  
<ENTER>  
Field D <F1>  
Keystroke Sequence  
Keystroke Sequence  
Enter Data Editing Setup  
/D/FJ<ENTER>  
Prior to data editing, enable function codes in general selection  
Enter Data Editing and Enable  
Enter Code ID and k (for MSR Track 1)  
Enter Count and 02  
JA<ENTER> 1<ENTER>  
JC<ENTER> k<ENTER>  
JF<ENTER> 0<ENTER>  
2<ENTER>  
Enter Data Editing Setup  
/E/D/FJ<ENTER>  
Enter Data Editing and Enable  
JA<ENTER>1<ENTER>  
Enter Code ID and e (for Code 39) JC<ENTER>e<ENTER>  
EnterLengthand 0707  
JD<ENTER>0<ENTER>7<ENTER>0<  
ENTER >7<ENTER>  
JE<ENTER>0<ENTER>7<ENTER>X  
<ENTER  
Enter Search String and the ^ character  
Enter Search String and the ^ character  
Enter Count and 04  
JG<ENTER> ^<ENTER>  
JG<ENTER> ^<ENTER>  
JF<ENTER> 0<ENTER>  
4<ENTER>  
Enter Match and 07X  
Enter Count and 03  
Enter Count and 03  
Enter Add Field & <F1> character JJ<ENTER>\F1<ENTER>  
Enter Field Sequence and BD  
Enter Add Delay and 09  
Enter B and C characters  
Enter Add Delay and 20  
Enter Exit Setup  
JF<ENTER>0<ENTER>3<ENTER>  
JF<ENTER>0<ENTER>3<ENTER>  
Enter Add Field & the <ENTER> character JJ<ENTER> ^N<ENTER>  
Enter Field Sequence and DHBHFH  
JK<ENTER> D<ENTER>  
H<ENTER> B<ENTER>  
H<ENTER> F<ENTER>  
H<ENTER>  
JK<ENTER>B<ENTER>D<ENTER>  
JM<ENTER>0<ENTER>9<ENTER>  
BC<ENTER>  
JM<ENTER>2<ENTER>0<ENTER>  
JZ<ENTER>  
Enter Exit Setup  
JZ<ENTER>  
Output Data  
FISH/MARY<ENTER>0123774965  
<ENTER>9612<ENTER>  
Output Data  
798<<F1>>.9s delay AST<<F1>>2s delay  
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Section 5  
Section 6  
OPERATION  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Operating Procedure  
The Omni reader is easy to install and use. Most problems encountered  
can be attributed to:  
The Omni reader is easy to operate. Just follow these simple steps:  
· Incorrect Interface Cabling  
· Incorrect Configuration Setup  
· Bad Magnetic Stripe Quality  
1. Make sure the reader is properly cabled and is receiving sufficient  
power. (See Section 5, Troubleshooting, if there is a cabling or power  
problem.)  
2. To read a card, slide the card, in either direction, through the reader  
slot, with the magnetic stripe facing the magnetic head (LED side) or  
the bar code facing the optical head (opposite side).  
General Procedures  
The troubleshooting process can be simplified by following these  
simple diagnostic procedures.  
3. While swiping the card through the reader, the LED will go off.  
4. Once the entire magnetic stripe has been read, the LED indicator will  
light up as green to signal a “good read.” If a good read is not ob-  
tained, the LED indicator will light up as red.  
1. The unit should emit one long beep when power is first applied. If it  
does not, then the unit is not receiving power.  
2. Once it has been confirmed that the unit is correctly powered, try  
swiping a credit card. The LED will go off while decoding, then light  
green to indicate a “good read,” accompanied by a beep, or red to  
indicate a “bad read,” with no beep.  
5. A beep will also sound to indicate a good read on the bar code or  
each magnetic track, as appropriate. If all three tracks have been read  
successfully, the reader will beep three times.  
3. Once the unit has indicated a “good read,” then proceed to check the  
interface cabling connections.  
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Scanning Configurations  
Keyboard Interface Problems  
One common problem is incorrect configuration setup. You may be  
trying to read a bar code with the check digit enabled, but the bar code  
was printed without it. The default settings for the reader are the most  
frequently-used parameters. If these work, use them. That way, when  
someone inadvertently changes the settings, they can be reset by  
entering the return to default codes. If you must use different settings,  
it is advisable to make a master sheet with the desired configuration  
keystrokes in the proper order. The operator can then enter the sequen-  
tial order to return to the original configuration.  
Installation of the reader is generally trouble free, but there are some  
things to watch for if you are experiencing problems.  
Do you have the proper cable?  
Most modern computers and terminals use a PC/XT/AT-compatible  
keyboard. However, the cable connecting it to the keyboard port may  
have variations in either the signal pins or the connector itself. Make  
sure that you have the proper cable for the computer/terminal with  
which you are interfacing.  
Is the proper bar code symbology enabled?  
Does the keyboard work?  
Each symbology is individually enabled or disabled. It is sometimes  
desirable to enable only those that will be used, thereby eliminating  
any errors due to the operator scanning the wrong bar code symbol.  
Since the data from the keyboard must pass through the reader, the  
cabling connections are correct if the keyboard is operational.  
Does the selected symbology format options match the symbol?  
Can the host computer accept the data fast enough?  
The scanned data from each bar code symbology can be restricted to  
eliminate the scanning of unwanted symbols. The restrictions are  
individually set for each symbology.  
Some computers and terminals are expecting the data rate from the  
keyboard port to come in at a keystroke rate, and might not be able to  
accept it as fast as the reader is transmitting. Try adjusting the  
intercharacter delay to simulate the effects of keystroke delays.  
Does the keyboard port supply enough power?  
Most computers supply enough power to the keyboard port to operate  
the reader. Occasionally you will find keyboard ports that supply only a  
very limited amount of power. See if the LED is lighting at full intensity;  
a lighter-than-usual green (or a red showing as orange) could indicate a  
“low power” condition.  
48  
49  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Fixed Length  
Enabled  
Off  
Appendix A  
BAR CODE DEFAULT SETTINGS  
Check Digit  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
None  
4
60  
The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the following bar  
code default settings already programmed:  
Industrial 2 of 5  
Enabled  
Off  
Fixed Length  
Check Digit  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
None  
1
60  
Terminal Selection  
Type  
IBM PC/AT Keyboard  
General Selection  
Code 128  
Enabled  
1
60  
Beep Volume  
High  
5 milliseconds  
0 milliseconds  
United States  
Off  
Off  
01  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
Intercharacter Delay  
Interblock Delay  
Language  
Codabar  
Enabled  
No  
None  
2
Code ID  
Send Start/Stop  
Check Digit  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
Scan Verification  
Automatic Verification  
Function Code  
Off  
60  
Message Formatting  
MSI/Plessy  
Send Check Digit(s)  
Enabled  
No  
Modulo 10/Modulo 10  
1
Terminator Character  
Preamble  
Postamble  
CRLF  
None  
None  
Check Digits  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
60  
Wand Emulation  
Emulation Mode  
Scan Rate  
Bar Code Polarity  
Wide/Narrow Ratio  
Code 39  
Code 93  
Code 11  
Enabled  
1
60  
10 inches per second  
Black = High  
2.5:1  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
Enabled  
2
No  
1
60  
Code 39  
Enabled  
On  
Off  
No  
No  
1
Check Digit(s)  
Full ASCII  
Check Digit  
Send Check Digit  
Send Start/Stop  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
Send Check Digit(s)  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
BC412  
Enabled  
1
60  
Yes  
60  
Minimum Length  
Maximum Length  
Send Check Digit  
50  
51  
UPC-A, -E  
Send Number System Digit  
Enabled, Enabled  
Appendix B  
MAGNETIC STRIPE DEFAULT SETTINGS  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Send Check Digit  
Expand UPC-E  
Read 2, 5 Digit Addendum  
Addendum required  
Add Addendum Separator  
Send UPC-A as EAN-13  
No, No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the following mag-  
netic stripe default settings already programmed:  
Magnetic Track Basic Data Format  
Track 1: <SS1><T1 Data><ES><CR>*  
Track 2: <SS2><T2 Data><ES><CR>*  
Track 3: <SS3><T3 Data><ES><Enter>*  
EAN-13, -8  
Enabled, Enabled  
Send Induced Country Code DigitYes  
Send Check Digit  
Read 2, 5 Digit Addendum  
Addendum Required  
Add Addendum Separator  
Yes  
No, No  
Yes  
Yes  
Code ID  
UPC-A  
UPC-E  
EAN-8  
EAN-13  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Code 39  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Industrial 2 of 5  
Code 128  
MSI/Plessey  
Codabar  
j
Code 11  
Code 93  
k
l
BC412  
m
Data Editing  
Edit On/Off  
Unmatched Input  
Off  
Do Not Send  
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Appendix C  
Appendix D  
FUNCTION CODE TABLE (for AT Interface)  
MAGNETIC STRIPE STANDARD DATA  
FORMATS  
Function Key  
F1  
Keystroke  
\F1  
International Standards Organization (ISO) Credit Card Format  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
F10  
F11  
F12  
Home  
\F2  
\F3  
\F4  
\F5  
\F6  
\F7  
\F8  
\F9  
\F10  
\F11  
\F12  
\HOME  
\END  
Track 1  
Field ID Character  
Contents  
Length  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Start Sentinel  
1
Format Code “B”  
Account Number  
Separator “^”  
1
13 or 16  
1
Cardholder Name  
Separator “^”  
variable  
1
Expiration date  
4
Optional Discretionary data  
End Sentinel  
variable  
1
j
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
End  
1
Right  
Left  
Up  
Down  
PgUp  
PgDn  
Tab  
Back Tab  
Esc  
\RIGHT  
\LEFT  
\UP  
\DOWN  
\PGUP  
\PGDN  
\TAB  
\BTAB  
\ESC  
\ENTER  
\CTRL  
\ALT  
\L-SHIFT ON  
\L-SHIFT BREAK  
\L-ALT ON  
\L-ALT BREAK  
\L-CTRL ON  
\L-CTRL BREAK  
\INS  
Track 2  
a
b
c
d
e
f
Start Sentinel  
Account Number  
Separator “=”  
Expiration date “YYMM”  
Optional discretionary data  
End Sentinel  
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
1
13 or 16  
1
4
variable  
1
g
Enter  
1
Right Ctrl  
Left Alt  
Left Shift Make  
Left Shift Break  
Left Alt Make  
Left Alt Break  
Left Ctrl Make  
Left Ctrl Break  
Ins  
Backspace  
\BS  
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55  
California Driver’s License Format  
Track 1  
Track 3  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
Start Sentinel  
Class  
Endorsements  
State Code  
Zip Code  
Sex  
Hair  
Eyes  
Height  
1
4
4
2
9
1
3
3
3
3
10  
8
3
2
2
4
Field ID Character  
Contents  
Length  
1
1
a
b
Start Sentinel  
Format Code Type  
C = Commercial  
S = Salesperson  
D = Driver  
I = Identification  
R = Senior Citizen  
Name Line 1  
Name Line 2  
Address Line 1  
City  
Weight  
c
d
e
f
29  
29  
29  
13  
1
Restrictions  
Issue Date  
Office  
Employee ID  
LRE ID  
Fee Due Year  
Address Line 2  
Reserved Space  
End Sentinel  
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
g
h
End Sentinel  
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
1
1
29  
10  
1
Track 2  
a
Start Sentinel  
s
t
b
Identification Number  
ANSI User ID  
6
2
7
1
1
4
1
1
DL/ID Alpha Translated  
7 position DL/ID number  
Check Digit  
c
d
e
f
Field Separator “=”  
Expiration Date  
Field Separator “=”  
Discretionary Data,  
8 position birthdate  
End Sentinel  
8
1
g
h
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
1
56  
57  
AAMVA Driver’s License Format  
Track 1  
Appendix E  
CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS  
Field ID Character  
Contents  
Length  
a
b
c
d
e
f
Start Sentinel  
State or Province  
City  
Name  
Address  
End Sentinel  
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
1
2
13  
35  
29  
1
Keyboard Port, 5 pin DIN (MALE)  
3
1
Connector Pin  
Direction  
Both  
Signal  
Clock  
Data  
Not Used  
Signal Ground  
+Vcc  
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
2
Both  
g
5 Pin Male  
1
Reference  
To Reader  
Track 2  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Start Sentinel  
ANSI User Code  
ANSI User ID  
Jurisdiction ID/DL  
Expiration date  
Birthdate  
Remainder of Jurisdiction ID/DL  
End Sentinel  
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
1
1
5
14  
4
8
5
1
Keyboard Port, 6 pin DIN (FEMALE)  
6
5
3
Connector Pin  
Direction  
To Reader  
Signal  
Not Used  
+Vcc  
Not Used  
Data  
Signal Ground  
Clock  
4
2
4
6
1
3
5
2
1
6 Pin Female  
Both  
1
Reference  
Both  
Track 3  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Start Sentinel  
Template Version #  
Security Version #  
Postal Code  
Class  
Restrictions  
Endorsements  
Sex  
1
1
1
11  
2
10  
4
1
Height  
3
j
Weight  
3
k
l
Hair Color  
Eye Color  
3
3
m
n
o
p
q
r
ID #  
10  
16  
6
5
1
Reserved Space  
Error Correction  
Security  
End Sentinel  
Linear Redundancy Check  
(LRC) Character  
1
58  
59  
To use the ID TECH Reader Setup, follow these steps:  
Appendix F: USB/Keyboard Interface  
1. Go to the PROGRAM menu.  
The Omni reader is available with a cable that terminates in a Universal  
Serial Bus (USB) connector. Most new computers have multiple USB ports  
into which a wide variety of peripherals can be installed.  
2. Select ID TECH USB Reader Setup.  
3. When the screen appears, enter a command in the window labeled INPUT  
SETUP STRING , just as you would with a standard keyboard wedge  
interface. You do not have to use Notepad.  
Since USB devices are designed to be “plug and play,” the computer will  
search for a Human Interface Device (HID) driver when the Omni is first  
connected. If one cannot be found, the computer will prompt you to make a  
selection. The Windows CD may be needed to complete the installation.  
4. Click SEND.  
The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with default configuration  
settings already programmed. (See Appendixes A and B: Default Settings  
Tables for details.) These settings are satisfactory for most applications. In  
order to change these settings, it is necessary to run the ID TECH USB  
Reader Setup Utility. The Reader Setup Utility allows you to enter  
commands through the keyboard, just as if the reader were physically  
5. If the command is accepted, the Omni will beep once. If the command is  
rejected, the Omni will beep twice.  
6. You can clear the INPUT SETUP STRING window by clicking on CLEAR  
INPUT.  
connected between the keyboard and the computer.  
7. The HISTORY window displays previous commands. To re-use a  
command, highlight the command in HISTORY and right click to select  
COPY. Position the cursor in the INPUT SETUP STRING window and right  
click to select PASTE.  
To install the ID TECH Reader Setup, just follow these steps:  
1. Insert the diskette into Drive A.  
8. To end your session, click on EXIT. This will clear all data in the  
HISTORY window.  
2. Click START.  
3. Click RUN.  
Note: When using the Omni in conjunction with a laptop computer or  
other battery-operated host, power to the USB port may be shut down  
when the battery runs low. If this happens, charge (or replace) the battery  
and then reboot to continue.  
4. Enter A: SETUP.  
5. Click OK.  
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.  
7. Close the ID TECH Setup Utility when all files have been copied.  
8. Click FINISH.  
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ID TECH, Inc.  
1047 S. Placentia Avenue  
Fullerton, California 92831  
(714) 680-5868  
80028503-001  
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