Toshiba B Sa4t G Manual

							 
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AUTO UNLOCK OFF 
AUTO UNLOCK ON 
RESTART
FEED 
RESTART
FEED 
to the next settingPAUSE PAUSE 
PASSWORD OFF ---- 
PASSWORD ON 0000 
RESTART
FEED 
RESTART FEED 
PAUSE 
PASSWORD ON 0000 
PASSWORD    2000
PASSWORD    E000
PAUSE 
PASSWORD    0000 
PASSWORD    0002
PASSWORD    000E
PAUSE 
Set a 4-digit password to protect the error tag 
detection setting from unauthorized changes.  
PAUSE 
RESTART
FEED
FEED
RESTARTRESTART 
FEED 
FEED 
RESTART 
RESTART
FEED
FEED
RESTARTRESTART 
FEED 
FEED 
RESTART 
PASSWORD    1000
PASSWORD    0001
PASSWORD    000F
PASSWORD    F000
When the automatic unlock function is set to ON, 
locked tags are automatically unlocked by the 
access password and data write is enabled.  
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- 139 - (6)  Maximum number of issue retries 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 255 
  Set a maximum number of retries to issue an RFID tag. 
When issuing an RFID tag failed, the printer prints the error pattern, and retries to issue the 
tag for up to specified number of times.   If the printer does not succeed even after having 
retried for the max. times, the printer stops, resulting in an error. 
 
(7)  Maximum number of read retries 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 255 
  Set a maximum number of retries to read an RFID tag. 
  The printer retries to read the data in an RFID tag for up to specified number of times.    If the 
timeout period expired before the max. number of retries have been done, the printer stops 
the retries at the time. 
  Whenever the printer writes data onto an RFID tag, the tag is read first. The max. number of 
retries set by this parameter becomes also effective in this pre-read.   
 
(8)  Read retry time-out 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0.0 to 9.9 (0.0 seconds to 9.9 seconds) 
Set the timeout period during which RFID tag read retries are allowed.    If the printer has 
retried for the max. number of times within the RFID read retry timeout, the printer stops the 
retries at the time.   
Whenever the printer writes data onto an RFID tag, the tag is read first.    The read retry 
timeout set by this parameter becomes also effective in this pre-read 
 
FEED 
RESTART 
255 
 
3 (Default) 
  
0 
FEED 
RESTART 
255 
 
5 (Default) 
  
0 
FEED 
RESTART 
9.9 
 
4.0 (Default) 
  
0.0  
						

							 
- 140 - (9)  Maximum number of write retries 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 255 
Set the maximum number of retries to write data onto an RFID tag.   
The printer retries to write data onto an RFID tag for up to specified number of times.    If the 
timeout period expired before the max. number of retries have been done, the printer stops 
the retries at the time. 
 
 
(10)  Write retry time-out 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0.0 to 9.9 (0.0 seconds to 9.9 seconds) 
Set the timeout period during which RFID tag write retries are allowed.   
If the printer has retried for the max. number of times within the RFID write retry timeout, the 
printer stops the retries at the time.     
 
(11)  RFID adjustment for retry 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 −99 mm to +99 mm 
  +: Reverse feed   −: Forward feed   
  Set a value to feed an RFID tag. 
If writing data on a tag failed, the printer feeds the RFID tag forward or backward for 
specified length in order to retry writing data.    When “0” is set for this parameter, this 
function and a retry are not performed.   
Only the value of –3mm or less or +3mm or more becomes effective.   
 
 
FEED 
RESTART 
255 
 
5 (Default) 
  
0 
FEED 
RESTART 
9.9 
 
2.0 (Default) 
  
0.0 
FEED 
RESTART 
+99 
 
+00 (Default) 
  
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- 141 - (12)  Radio output power level: When the B-SA704-RFID-U2-EU-R is used.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  9 to 18 
Set the power level of the RFID module.   
When the value is “9”, the power is the weakest, and when “18”, the power is the strongest.   
The factory default setting is “18”.    The optimum value differs depending on the tag types.   
Usually, it is not necessary to change this value but changing the value may be able to 
improve the read/write rate. 
 
(13) AGC threshold   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 15   
When the obtained gain of an RFID tag is lower than the AGC threshold, the tag is  
considered as an error tag even if a data write succeeds.   
When the AGC threshold is set to “0”, all tags are writable.   
When set to “8”, for example, only tags with the AGC threshold level of 9 or greater are 
writable. The optimum value is different depending on the tag types.    The factory default is 
0. 
 
(14)  RFID channel setting (Not available to the B-SA704-RFID-U2-EU-R.) 
 
(15) Q value 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 15 
In the case multiple RFID tags are read at the same time, this menu is useful to pinpoint a 
target tag.   
Set the Q value to “1” or greater (2 is recommended.).    Q value “0” causes the tags to 
interfere with each other and disables proper data write.   
When a Q value is set, set an AGC threshold for data write and an AGC threshold lower limit 
for retry, also.    Setting all these values enable writing data to a tag placed just above the 
antenna.  
The factory default is 2. 
FEED 
RESTART 15 
 
0 (Default)
 
FEED 
RESTART 
15 
 
2 (Default) 
  
0 
FEED 
RESTART 18 (Default) 
 
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- 142 - (16)  AGC threshold for data write   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 15 
When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold for data write becomes effective.   
When the obtained gain of an RFID tag is lower than the AGC threshold for data write, a 
data write operation is not performed.    In other words, setting an AGC threshold for data 
write enables writing data only to a tag placed just above the antenna.   
Supposing that the gain of a tag just above the antenna is 14 and that of a tag off the 
antenna is 7, setting the threshold to 11 (a value between 8 and 14) enables the printer to 
write data only to the tag just above the antenna.   
When the threshold is set to 0, a data write operation is performed regardless of the gain of 
a tag.   
Both of the AGC threshold and the AGC threshold for data write are used to determine 
whether a tag is defective or not, but the timing of a gain measurement is different.    In the 
case of the AGC threshold, this is performed after data is written to a tag.     
On the contrary, when the AGC threshold for data write is effective a measurement is 
performed before data is written.    And if a gain value is lower than the threshold, a data 
write operation is not performed.   
The optimum value differs depending on the tag type. 
 
(17)  AGC threshold lower limit for retry 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  0 to 15   
When the Q value is set to 1 or greater, the AGC threshold lower limit for retry becomes 
effective.  
Even if a tag’s gain is lower than the AGC threshold for data write, a data write to the tag 
may be successful in a retry if the gain is greater than the lower limit.    For a retry, the printer 
lowers the threshold to the highest gain of the tag if it is greater than the lower limit or to the 
lower limit if it is greater than the highest gain of the tag.   
Example 1
 
AGC threshold for data write: 11 
Lower limit for retry: 9 
Detected tag’s gain: 10 
As the gain of the tag is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed for 
this tag at the first try.    However, the gain is greater than the lower limit. 
Then the printer retires to write data to this tag according to a new AGC threshold of 10.     
In this case, a retry of a data write will mostly succeed because the detected tag’s gain is 
greater than the new threshold.    (However, the success rate is not 100% because a gain of 
a tag is not always the same.) 
FEED 
RESTART 
15 
 
11 (Default) 
 
0 
FEED 
RESTART 
15 
 
11 (Default) 
 
0  
						

							 
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AGC threshold for data write: 11 
Lower limit for retry: 9 
Detected tag’s gain: 8 
As the gain of the tag is lower than the threshold, a data write operation is not performed for 
this tag at the first try.    Also, the gain is lower than the lower limit. 
Then the printer retries to write data to this tag according to a new AGC threshold of 9.     
In this case, a retry of data write will mostly fail because the detected tag’s gain is lower than 
the new threshold.    (However, the error rate is not 100% because a gain of a tag is not 
always the same.) 
 
When the same value is set to the AGC threshold for data write and the AGC threshold 
lower limit for retry, respectively, the threshold will not be changed for a retry. 
The optimum value differs depending on the tag type. 
 
(18)  Hibiki tag multi-word write   
Gen2-compatible Hibiki tag (HITACHI) has a function which reduces the time to write data 
on the RFID chips.    This is called “Multi-word write”.    Use of this function enables a speed-
up of the data write operation.    However, this function is unique to the Hibiki tag, and not 
usable with the other Gen2-compatible chips.   The factory default is set to OFF (disabled).   
  
						

							 
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6.12  Z-MODE SETTING (SUPPORTED FROM C1.9A) 
6.12.1  Z-Mode Setting Operation Example 
 
 
 
 
 
< 1 > D I A G .        C 1 . 9 A
           
 
 
< 2 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
           
 
 
< 3 > A D J U S T    S E T
           
 
 
< 4 > T E S T    P R I N T
           
 
 
< 5 > S E N S O R    A D J .
           
 
 
< 6 > R A M   C L E A R
           
 
 
< 7 > I P    A D D R E S S
           
 
 
< 8 > B A S I C       
           
 
 
< 9 > F O R   F A C T O R Y
           
 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
(2)  While holding the [FEED] and [PAUSE] 
keys down, turn the power on. 
(1)  Power off state Power OFF 
(17)  System mode menu display 
(BASIC) 
(19)  System mode menu display 
(Factory setting) 
(9)  System mode menu display 
(Test print) 
(11)  System mode menu display 
(Sensor display/adjustment) 
(13)  System mode menu display 
(RAM clear) 
(15)  System mode menu display 
(IP address setting) 
(7)  System mode menu display 
(Fine adjustment value setting) 
(4)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(5)  System mode menu display 
(Parameter setting) 
(6)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(8)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(10)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(12)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(14)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(16)  Press the [FEED] key. 
(18)  Press the [FEED] key. 
[FEED] 
[FEED] 
[FEED] (20)  Press the [FEED] key. 
[FEED] [PAUSE] 
						

							 
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< 1 0 > R F I D       
           
 
 
< 1 1 > Z - M O D E   
           
 
 
< 1 1 > Z - M O D E   
O F F         
 
 
< 1 1 > Z - M O D E   
O N    S E T T I N G    O F F
 
 
< 1 1 > Z - M O D E   
O N    S E T T I N G    O N
 
 
(Display of the BASIC system mode program)
 
 
 
< 1 1 > Z - M  O D E   
           
 
 
When the Z-MODE is enabled. 
 
 
 
 
(Display of the BASIC system mode program)
 
[FEED]
[RESTART]
[PAUSE] 
[RESTART]
[PAUSE]
 
(2) Turn on the printer power.   
(27) The Z-Mode (BASIC program) is enabled, 
but the system mode program is not. 
(28)  Enable both Z-Mode (BASIC program) and 
system mode program using the 
[RESTART] key. 
(3)  BASIC program is started.   
(29)  The Z-Mode and the system mode 
program are enabled. 
(25)  The current setting is displayed.   
(22)  Press the [FEED] key.   
(23) System mode menu display   
(Z-Mode setting) 
(21) System mode menu display   
(24)  Press the [PAUSE] key.   
(26) Enable the Z-Mode using the [RESTART] 
key. 
(30)  Press the [PAUSE] key.   
(31) The BASIC system mode program is started
if it has been downloaded.  The display 
depends on the program. 
(32)  The BASIC system mode program exits.   
(How to exit the program is depending on 
the BASIC system mode program in use.) 
 
(1)Power offPower OFF  
						

							 
- 146 - Z-Mode Setting (Z-Mode) 
 
 • OFF Disabled 
  •  ON SETTING OFF  Z-Mode is enabled, but the BASIC system mode 
program is not enabled. 
  •  ON SETTING ON  Both Z-Mode and BASIC system mode program 
are enabled. 
 
NOTE: For details, refer to Section 5.15 Z-MODE SETTING. 
 
 
 
FEED 
RESTART 
						

							 
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7. DOWNLOAD MODE 
 
     
Power OFF   (1)  Power off state 
              
        
        [FEED]+[PAUSE]+ 
[RESTART] (2)  Turn the power on by pressing the [FEED], 
[RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys at the same 
time. 
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
             (3)  Download mode display 
              
        [FEED] 
 (4)  Press the [FEED] key. 
D O W N L O A D   M O D E  2
             (5)  Download mode 2 display 
              
        [PAUSE] 
 (6)  Press the [PAUSE] key. 
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
             (7)  Download mode display 
        Start of downloading
(8)  A download command is sent. 
              
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
    R E C E I V I N G . . .(9)  A message, indicating data is being received, 
is displayed. 
              
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
    E R A S I N G . . .   (10)  A message, indicating data in flash ROM is 
being erased, is displayed. 
              
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
    P R O G R A M M I N G . . .(11)  A message, indicating downloaded data is 
being written, is displayed. 
              
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
    R E C E I V I N G . . .(12)  A message, indicating data is being received, 
is displayed. 
              
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
    P R O G R A M M I N G . . .(13)  A message, indicating downloaded data is 
being written, is displayed. 
             • 
• 
• 
D O W N L O A D   M O D E 
* * *    C O M P L E T E    * * *(14)  Downloading is completed. 
              
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B - S A 4 T - T       V 1 . 2 A
             (15)  After downloading is completed, the printer will 
be automatically rebooted, then it will enter 
online state.
 
Note:  If the LCD message does not change from “*** COMPLETE ***” to “ON LINE”, the firmware for the B-SX4T 
or B-SX5T could have been downloaded by mistake.