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Quick Start Guide for Honeywell Voyager 1250g Laser Scanner
A concise guide for the Honeywell Voyager 1250g laser scanner, covering connection methods (USB, Serial, RS485, Keyboard Wedge), programming settings, and basic configuration steps.
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This document provides essential instructions for the initial setup and configuration of the Honeywell Voyager 1250g single-line laser scanner. It covers physical connection methods, basic programming via barcodes, and interface settings.
Getting Started
Before connecting the scanner, ensure the host computer is powered off. Once the scanner is fully connected, power on the computer.
Connecting the Scanner
The scanner supports multiple interface types. Ensure the correct cable is used for your specific host system:
- USB: Connect the scanner cable directly to the USB port on your computer.
- Serial (RS232): Connect the scanner cable to the serial port and ensure the power supply is connected to the scanner cable.
- RS485: Connect the scanner cable to the appropriate port on the terminal.
- Keyboard Wedge: Connect the scanner cable between the keyboard and the computer port.
Programming and Configuration
The scanner is configured by scanning specific barcodes provided in this guide:
- Standard Product Defaults: Scan the 'Standard Product Defaults' barcode to reset the scanner to factory settings.
- Keyboard Country: To set the keyboard layout, scan the 'Program Keyboard Country' barcode, followed by the numeric code from the provided table, and finally the 'Save' barcode.
- Suffixes: You can add a carriage return (CR) or a tab after a scanned barcode by scanning the corresponding 'Add CR Suffix' or 'Add Tab Suffix' barcode.
- Reread Delay: Use this to set the time period before the scanner can read the same barcode again, preventing accidental multiple reads.
Data Format Editor
To customize data output, follow these steps:
- Scan the 'Enter Data Format' symbol.
- Scan '0' for Primary Format.
- Scan '099' for any terminal type.
- Scan '99' for any bar code type.
- Scan '9999' for any length bar code.
- Use the 'Programming Chart' to enter specific commands.
- Scan 'Save' to apply changes.
Technical Assistance
For additional features, advanced configuration, or technical support, visit the official website at www.honeywellaidc.com.
Official resources from the manual
Manufacturer information
Honeywell International Inc.
Practical help
Common problems
Scanner reads the same barcode multiple times accidentally.
Scan the 'Medium Reread Delay' barcode to set a delay between successful reads.
Incorrect characters appearing due to keyboard layout mismatch.
Scan 'Program Keyboard Country', then the numeric code for your country from the table, and finally 'Save'.
Need to reset scanner to factory settings.
Scan the 'Standard Product Defaults' barcode.
Before use
- Ensure the host computer is powered off before connecting the scanner.
- Verify you have the correct interface cable (USB, Serial, RS485, or Keyboard Wedge).
- If using an external power supply, ensure it is properly connected to the scanner cable.
- Power on the computer only after the scanner is fully connected.
Specs in practice
- Reread Delay
- The time interval required before the scanner can process the same barcode again.
- Add CR Suffix
- Adds a carriage return character after every scanned barcode.
- Add Tab Suffix
- Adds a tab character after every scanned barcode.
Images and diagrams
- The manual provides specific wiring diagrams for USB, Serial (RS232), RS485, and Keyboard Wedge connections.
- A 'Programming Chart' is included with barcodes 0-9 and A-F for advanced configuration.
Model compatibility
- RS485 interface defaults to port 5B; specific barcodes are provided for IBM POS terminals using port 9B.
- Non-US keyboard layouts may not support certain special characters like @, $, #, {, }, [, ], =, /, , ~.
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