ID TECH Omni User Manual

Keyboard WedgeandUSB/Keyboard WedgeUser’s ManualOMNICombined Bar CodeandMagnetic Stripe ReaderTM

6Codes must be typed from an external keyboard when the reader is connected to a Notebook PC. (The Omni’s USB keyboard interface model is the best cho

71. Enter GROUP SETUP MODE by typing /E/D/FA.2. Press <ENTER>. The reader should beep twice.3. For the keyboard-less (PC boot-up) feature, type

EXAMPLE:To set the current settings to the group default, enter:/E/D/FB<ENTER>BX<ENTER>BZ<ENTER>Beep VolumeThe beep volume can be ad

9LanguageThis selection defi nes the scan code sent to the host for each character. SELECTION CODE: B4 U.S. 0 U.K. 1 Swiss 2 Swedish 3 Spani

10 SELECTION CODE: B7 On A Off BCode ID Definition (Group I)If the Code ID option is enabled in General Setup, the user can select the character

11Bar Code Message Formatting Selections (Group C )Scanned bar code data can be formatted with the addition of preambles, postambles, and terminator c

12Bar Code Preamble0 to 16 ASCII characters: The bar code preamble is a string of characters that can be added to the beginning of scanned bar code da

13Magnetic Stripe Formatting Selections (Group D)Magnetic stripe output can also be formatted with the addition of preambles, postambles, and terminat

14Magnetic Stripe Preamble0 to 16 ASCII characters: The magnetic stripe preamble is a string of char-acters that can be added to the beginning of magn

15Bar Code SelectionsBar code selections for the Omni are separated into two groups: Industrial and Retail. Industrial bar codes may contain a variabl

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165. Enter one digit <ENTER> one digit <ENTER> from the keyboard. (The range is 01 to 60). The reader should beep twice after each <E

17Check DigitWhen Check Digit is selected, the reader takes the last character in the de-coded data stream as a check digit. It then calculates the co

18Interleaved 2 of 5 Settings:Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5If enabled, Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology will be read, subject to the read-ing restrict

Industrial 2 of 5 Settings:Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5If enabled, Industrial 2 of 5 symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions s

20FEBRABAN Conversion:If enabled, the original 44-digit Interleaved 2 of 5 data will be converted to 48- digit FEBRABAN code. Otherwise, the original

21Codabar Settings:Enable/Disable CodabarIf enabled, Codabar symbology will be read, subject to the reading restric-tions specifi ed by this set of opt

MSI/Plessey Settings:Enable/Disable MSI/PlesseyIf enabled, MSI/Plessey symbology will be read, subject to the reading restrictions specifi ed by this s

Retail Bar Codes (Group G)Retail Bar Codes (Group G)Retail bar codes are based on the Uniform Code Council product code encod-ing algorithms. These ar

24Enable/Disable UPC-EUPC-E is a special version of the UPC-A specifi cation. It is a fi xed format symbology and there are no variations allowed. If di

25Read Two-Digit AddendumIf enabled, the reader will decode the two-digit secondary symbol when it is scanned with the primary symbol, and add the dat

Table of Contents Section 1. Introduction Description 1Section 2. Installation Host Connection Step 2Section 3.

26EAN Settings:Enable/Disable EAN-13EAN-13 is a fi xed format symbology and there are no variations allowed. If enabled, EAN-13 symbology will be read

27Read Two-Digit AddendumIf enabled, the reader will decode the two-digit secondary symbol when it is scanned with the primary symbol, and add the dat

28Magnetic Stripe Selections (Group H)The Omni reader can accept and decode data read from a magnetic stripe. The parameters for reading the magnetic

29 SELETION CODE: H2 Send Start/Stop Sentinels A Do Not Send Start/Stop Sentinels BTrack Two Send Accout Number OnlyTrack Two of a magnetic

30EXAMPLE:To review the reader’s current settings for the Code 39 bar code, fi rst fi nd the settings for Code 39 listed in the Industrial Bar Codes set

31Section 5DATA EDITING In addition to adding preambles, postambles, and terminator characters, the Omni can also rearrange, drop, or add to the data

32Data FieldsBy separating decoded data into blocks known as “fi elds,” each block of data can be treated individually. Fields can also be added to the

33Data Editing FormulasThe set of instructions programmed into the reader to defi ne data fi elds and than arrange them into a format is known as the da

34The Formula SequenceA basic data editing formula for the Omni has the following structure. (The optional commands are enclosed in brackets): CODE

Using the Data Editing FunctionsThe data editing function is often applied to driver’s licenses, where the magnetic stripe contains three tracks of in

Appendix B. Magnetic Stripe Data Output Format 51Appendix C. Function Code Table 52Appendix D. Magnetic Stripe Standard Data Formats ISO Credi

36Data Editing Commands1. Enter DATA EDITING mode by typing /E/D/FJ2. Press <ENTER>. The reader should beep twice. 3. Type the two-character sel

Select Code ID(s)This command designates the bar code symbologies or magnetic stripe tracks that will be accepted as valid. SELECTION CODE: JC UPC

38Match StringThis command looks for a “match” between a data string designated in the data editing formula and a data string in the data scanned by t

Search for a Data StringThis command allows you to create a data fi eld by searching the scanned data for a data string that matches a data string spec

Set the Sequence in which Data Fields are SentThis command specifi es the order in which data fi elds are transmitted to the host. Each separate fi eld i

Reset Data Editing GroupThis command will clear the reader’s memory of all formulas, disable the Data Editing feature, and send the original data with

425. If UNMATCHED INPUT is set to SEND, the unmatched data is passed on to the message processing section of the reader, where any previously-defi ned

EXAMPLE TWO*AST798X* Symbology Code 39 Desired Output: The input record must be Code 39 and be exactly seven characters in length with the seventh cha

44EXAMPLE THREE%B0123774965^FISH/MARY^96124379F?MSR Track 1 data Desired Output: Divide it up into seven fi elds so that the 1st fi eld is the fi rst two

45Section 6TROUBLESHOOTINGThe Omni reader is easy to install and use. Most problems encountered can be attributed to: · Incorrect Interface Cabling ·

1Section 1INTRODUCTION Description The Omni™ slot reader can scan and decode most popular bar codes, as well as read 1, 2, or 3 tracks of magnetic st

Keyboard Interface ProblemsInstallation of the reader is generally trouble free, but there are some things to watch for if you are experiencing proble

47Scanning Configuration ProblemsOne common problem is incorrect confi guration setup. You may be trying to read a bar code with the check digit enable

Appendix ABAR CODE DEFAULT SETTINGS The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the following bar code default settings already programmed: Termi

49INDUSTRIAL BAR CODES (Group F)INDUSTRIAL BAR CODES (Group F)Code 39 Enabled Full ASCII On Check Digit Off Send Check Digit No Send Sta

RETAIL BAR CODES (Group G)RETAIL BAR CODES (Group G)UPC-A, -E Enabled, Enabled Send Number System Digit Yes Send Check Digit Yes

51Appendix BMAGNETIC STRIPE DATA OUTPUT FORMAT The Omni reader is shipped from the factory with the following magnetic stripe default settings already

Appendix CFUNCTION CODE TABLE (for AT Interface)Function Key KeystrokeF1 \F1 F2 \F2 F3 \F3 F4 \F4 F5 \F5

53Appendix DMAGNETIC STRIPE STANDARD DATA FORMATS International Standards Organization (ISO) Credit Card Format TRACK 1 Field ID Character Contents

California Driver’s License Format TRACK 1 Field ID Character Contents Length*a Start Sentinel (%) 1 b Format Code Type

55TRACK 3 Field ID Character Contents Length a Start Sentinel (!) 1 b Class 4 c Endorsements 4 d

2Section 2INSTALLATION Host ConnectionsThe Omni reader is connected between the keyboard input port of the host computer and the keyboard itself using

56AAMVA Driver’s License Format TRACK 1 Field ID Character Contents Length*a Start Sentinel (%) 1 b State or Province

57Appendix E CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSKeyboard Port, 6 pin DIN (FEMALE) Connector Pin Direction Signal 2 Not Used 4 To Reader +Vcc 6

58Appendix FUSB/KEYBOARD INTERFACEInstallationThe Omni reader is available with a cable that terminates in a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. Mos

OperationTo use the ID TECH USB Reader Setup Utility, follow these steps:1. Go to the PROGRAM menu.2. Select ID TECH USB Reader Setup.3. When the scre

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Section 3OPERATIONOperating ProcedureThe Omni reader is easy to operate. Just follow these simple steps:1. Make sure the reader is properly connected

4Section 4CONFIGURATION The Omni reader must be appropriately confi gured to your application. Confi guration settings enable the reader to work with th

5. Press the <Enter> key. The reader will beep twice to indicate the reader is now in the Setup Mode for group X.6. Type the two-character selec