The 128 barcodes in paper are large so We need to separate the device from the paper and we can see the red beam became weak and diffuse. Sometimes it reads the code successfully but it takes time to do it.
Actually, we can't ensure that is the problem but in case, we are trying to adjust the scanner settings options. We try something and if this change dosn't fix the problem we leave it as it was.
The company has updated the harware and now the end users of the Workabout Pro3 say us that no such problems occurred when they used the old Workabout, it wasn't a 'Pro3'.
Actually our question is:
Is there an option we can change to improve the power of the light when barcodes are so large that We separate the device from the barcode in the paper.?
Do you think those kinds of changes could fix the problems?
What is the maxim distance for workabout pro3 beam really work well?
In addition, the end user of Workabout Pro3 say that the old workabout had a very definite, thin but powerful red beam even when it was at a reasonable distance.
Do you think this could be true? We don't have here the old workabout (an old model with old crystal display) in order to verify what they say.
Please, the final user is dissatisfied and we need to give them a reasonable answer.
Sorry my english, I hope I explained well in spite.
Thanks in advance for all your help and for your important work helping every body.
Good morning ie3net,
Can you please send us the system properties of the WORKABOUT PRO 3 device?(see the « Creating a System Properties file » article for further details)
Which device are you referring to when stating the « old Workabout » ?Which scanner type is present on the « old Workabout » ?
For your information, scanner specifications - such as supported symbologies, read range, etc - can be found in the WORKABOUT PRO User Manuals posted here.
Regards,Jacques
Thank you for your quick answer and for your Help.
Of course I'll send you the system properties of the WORKABOUT PRO 3 so you can guide us to make a more optimal tool.
However, this morning, we have been trying a lot of options and we find something in a thread in this Foro.
A simple change in 2 scanner properties and now the scanner is faster and even never fails reading this kinds of 128 codes .
Actually, even we have been scannning this codes printed in not very good quality and it works too very well
We don't know why this settings where by default with such values that the scanner was working very bad.
setting -> Decoded(internal) -> Barcodes tab -> GS1 Databar
Enable GS1 Databar Omni: from off -> on
Enable GS1 Databar Limited:off leav e it as it was
Enable GS1 Databar Expanded: from off -> on
Why this changes fixed the problem? Can We improve it more?
For example, what settings will improve the angle of scanning. Currently the scanner work perpendicular.
if it isn't too much trouble, how can we put it in code using SDK and Visual Basic.
Thank you very much, Your foro are saving us the day.
This is the system properties in our workabout pro3 and currently we are working with this one.
The company is testing it because need replacing old workabout (became discontinued) and if the company approve it we´ll buy more devices.
The old workabout program was in OVAL and we ported to VB2005
system properties in our workabout pro3
Windows Mobile 6.1 - Professional
Build type - Release
Boot code - K139k
OS code - A150l
Power Micro code - A110o
Keyboard Micro code - A110o
Scanner Beeper Firmware - N/A
Processor - PXA270M
Processor Speed - 624 MHz
Ram - 256 MB
Flash - 1024 MB
Scanner - Intermec EV15
Scanner Firmware - EV15 A41P135_ CPU 1.0
Keyboard - 55 key
Display - Sharp
Orientation - Portrait
MLB type - E
MLB Serial - A108G010773
Term Serial - A208M0007873
MAC Address -
00:00:00:00 - 6to4 Pseudo-Interface
00:00:00:00 - Automatic Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Bluetooth - Installed (enabled)
PCM/CF Slots - Disabled
MMC/SD Slot - Empty Slot
Add-On CAB - 5.1 (J250p)
thank you very much
For your information, the below VB .NET code snippet illustrates how to configure the Intermec EV15 scan engine GS1 DataBar parameters - in this case, how to enable the Omnidirectional, Limited and Expanded symbols:
Imports PsionTeklogix.Barcode.ScannerServices
Public Class Form1
Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, _ ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
Dim bApplySettings As Boolean = False
Dim moScannerServicesDriver As ScannerServicesDriver = _ New ScannerServicesDriver()
If Not (CBool(moScannerServicesDriver.GetProperty( _ "Barcode\RSSCode\ICSP\GS1 DataBar Omni Enabled"))) Then 'Enable GS1 Databar Omni moScannerServicesDriver.SetProperty( _ "Barcode\RSSCode\ICSP\GS1 DataBar Omni Enabled", True) bApplySettings = True End If
If Not (CBool(moScannerServicesDriver.GetProperty( _ "Barcode\RSSCode\ICSP\GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled"))) Then 'Enable GS1 Databar Limited moScannerServicesDriver.SetProperty( _ "Barcode\RSSCode\ICSP\GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled", True) bApplySettings = True End If
If Not (CBool(moScannerServicesDriver.GetProperty( _ "Barcode\RSSCode\ICSP\GS1 DataBar Expanded Enabled"))) Then 'Enable GS1 Databar Expanded moScannerServicesDriver.SetProperty( _ "Barcode\RSSCode\ICSP\GS1 DataBar Expanded Enabled", True) bApplySettings = True End If
If (bApplySettings) Then 'Apply new settings, only if needed moScannerServicesDriver.ApplySettingChanges() End If
End SubEnd Class
Kind regards,Jacques
Thank you very much, I'll try this .
So you think the 'GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled' option must be setted to true, don´t you
Thank you
ie3net
ie3netSo you think the 'GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled' option must be setted to true, don´t you
Frankly, I do not know and cannot make any comments at this point as I have not "seen" your barcodes.I shared some code to illustrate how to configure the Intermec EV15 scan engine GS1 DataBar parameters.
Here you can see the barcodes examples. We print the PDF example with a laser printer and still we have problems.
http://www.isda.es/_graficas/cbsolda.pdf
http://www.isda.es/_graficas/barcode_example1.jpg
We need to know why old Workabout programed with OVAL reads them and why new WorkAbout Pro3 have a lot of problems and failures.
We think must be something we must set in scanner setting. Otherwise we can't use this hardware.
What do you think about this barcodes.
Thank you in advance.
Good morning, thank you for your help Jacques.
We need to send you examples of barcodes. We still have a lot of problem with WorkAbout Pro3. The old WorkAbout worked well with them. WorkAbout Pro3 can't read when is a liitle rotated.
Device force us to put it perpendicular. Is a factory and work conditions are critical.
The barcode are wide and when we separate the device to cover all the code we get reading failure.
We improved this with this configuration but we think there are still things that we need to set.
setting -> Decoded(internal) -> Code 128
Enable GS1-128/GS1 US: on it wa off
What is the diference between setting in Decoded(internal) or Decoded(HHP) or Decoded(Intermec ISCP) and what must be changed in our case for improve the WorkAbout Pro3.
We'll try to send you a barcode. Thank again for your help. Is very important because we are try to replace old devices but before buy we must solve this issue.
We appreciate your help.
My scanner is
an Intermec EV15
FirmWare EV15 A41P135_CPU 1.0
Where can I find angle adjust. Operators who use the scanner say it does not work if it is not completely perpendicular. A liitle angle cause reading failures.
Than you, I need help because we must decide and before buying more scanners we must be sure it read our codes.
Hello ie3net,
There is no "angle adjust" on the WAP3 and the EV15 scanner. Can you please attach a system properties file to this post from a terminal that you are using?
This link will explain how to export the system properties file.
Thanks,
Lawrence - AHD
Thank you for your help Lawrence
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This is system properties file
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Do you think this setting in scanner settings could help?
in Decoded(internal) in combo
tab PDF-417
options:
enabled: on (it was off)
tab micro PDF-417
code 128 emulation: on (it was off)
Actually I don´t know what means this settings, It seem to me it could help for scanning 128 expanded codes .
Thank you again for your help.
I have printed out your barcodes and I am able to scan them if I stand about 9-13 inches away. There is a definite sweet spot but the barcodes are quite wide and thin.
Here is the spec of the EV15 h/w for your reference
http://www.intermec.com/public-files/product-profiles/en/EV15_spec_web.pdf
Also, one thing I noticed in your case is you are using the incorrect add-on cab file for that O/S I recommend you change the ADD-ON CAB to the one that matches this build which is B090j or upgrade a unit to the latest release, both OS and ADD-ON, and test..
Here is what I tested with.
Windows Mobile 6.1 - ProfessionalBuild type - ReleaseBoot code - K139kOS code - A150lPower Micro code - A110oKeyboard Micro code - A110oScanner Beeper Firmware - N/AProcessor - PXA270MProcessor Speed - 624 MHzRam - 256 MBFlash - 1024 MBScanner - Intermec EV15Scanner Firmware - EV15 A41P105_ CPU 1.0Keyboard - 55 keyDisplay - SharpOrientation - PortraitMLB type - ES15MLB Serial - xxxxxxxxxxxxTerm Serial - xxxxxxxxxxxxMAC Address - 00:17:23:02:93:1B - SDCCF10G1 00:17:23:02 - 6to4 Pseudo-Interface 00:00:00:00 - Automatic Tunneling Pseudo-InterfaceBluetooth - Installed (enabled)PCM/CF Slots - SummitDC-802.11g_SC_CFMMC/SD Slot - Empty SlotAdd-On CAB - 5.0 (B090i)
PDF -417 refers to a 2d barcode.
Since the barcode samples are of the 128 variety you will need to have it enabled for it to decode at all.
Regards,Lawrence
Hello Lawrence,
Thank you for helping.
Where can I get the last upgrade for my unit to the latest release, both OS and ADD-ON?
Actually , I don´t know very well where can I download.
Do you think it is easy to do?
If you think it would be more easy for me to upgrade, where can I find the ADD-ON CAB to the one that matches this build which you tell me is B090j.
I sorry to waste your time, thank for your help. I think this could save us the day.
Thank you very much
The latest recommended software for the WAP3 WM6.1 Pro, English variant can be found here
That page also has the instructions how to perform the upgrade
Regards
What is really a ADD-ON CAB? I mean to say : is less crittical update.We are afraid of making a mistake and leave the hardware unusable.I don't know if there is any truth in what I say. This WAP3 WM6.1 software require we install the escaner drivers.In the download section ATHUR WEIR say about this software: 'Terminals with software dated in 2008 and older may require upgrade in the Psion Depot'
Thank you for all your support.