LS4208 Product Reference Guide
LS4208 Product Reference Guide 72E-69413-03 Revision A January 2007
© 2005-2007 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description 72E-69413-01 5/2005 Initial release. 72E-69413-02 6/2005 Update RSS description. 72E-69413-03 1/2007 Update service section, add special IBM command bar codes, add parameter bar codes for Bookland ISBN format and new UPC supplemental decode options, add bar codes for report version, report MIMIC version, and report Synapse cable, add ADF section.
Contents About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi LS4208 Product Reference Guide Scanning with Intellistand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Decode Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Chapter 3. Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents vii Connecting an RS-232 Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 RS-232 Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 RS-232 Host Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 RS-232 Host Types . .
viii LS4208 Product Reference Guide Chapter 9. Wand Emulation Interface Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Connecting Using Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3 Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents ix Transmit UPC-E Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 UPC-A Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 UPC-E Preamble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x LS4208 Product Reference Guide MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-43 Enable/Disable MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-43 Set Lengths for MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents xi Code Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-10 Code Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-13 Message Containing A Specific Data String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17 Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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xv Introduction The LS4208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the LS4208 scanner. The scanner includes the following variations of the scanner: Chapter Descriptions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information.
xvi LS4208 Product Reference Guide • Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings. * Indicates Default *Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option Related Publications The LS4208 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-69411-xx) provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner. It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes.
Getting Started Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Setting Up the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started 1-3 Introduction The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. In addition to single-line laser scanning, the scanner supports multi-line rastering.
1-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Global Customer Interaction Center. See page xvi for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be return for servicing. Setting Up the Scanner Installing the Interface Cable To connect the interface cable: 1.
Getting Started 1-5 Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver. 2. Carefully slide out the cable. 3. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4 to connect a new cable. Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions.
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Scanning Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Beeper Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 LED Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Scanning 2-3 Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. LED Scan Window Beeper Trigger Figure 2-1.
2-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Table 2-1. Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low/medium/high beeps Power up. Short high beeps A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol.
Scanning 2-5 LED Definitions In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using a two-color LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning. Table 2-2. Standard LED Definitions LED Indication Off No power is applied to the scanner, or the scanner is on and ready to scan. Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred.
2-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Aiming On a typical UPC 100% hold the scanner between contact and 19 inches from the symbol (see Decode Zone on page 2-10). When scanning using a single-line scan mode, ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. 012345 012345 Figure 2-3. Acceptable and Incorrect Single-Line Aiming When scanning using a multi-line scan mode, at least one scan line must cross every bar and space of the symbol. 012345 012345 Figure 2-4.
Scanning 2-7 The scanner can be tilted up to 65° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-5). Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within. 65 65 o o Figure 2-5.
2-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hands-Free Mode The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When the scanner is seated in the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in hands-free mode. When the scanner is removed from the stand, it automatically switches modes to operate in its normal hand-held triggered mode. Assemble the Stand Figure 2-6.
Scanning 2-9 Scanning with Intellistand When the scanner is placed in the Intellistand, the scan pattern selected in hand-held triggered mode continues (see Scan Pattern on page 4-7). To operate the scanner in Intellistand: 1. Ensure the scanner is properly connected to the host (see the appropriate host chapter for information on host connections). 2. Insert the scanner in Intellistand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup.
2-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Decode Zone in. cm 15 38.1 10 25.4 5 12.7 0 0 5 12.7 10 25.4 15 38.1 Note: Typical performance at 73° F (23° C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. LS 4208 1.5 5 mil 5.5 10 mil * 14.5 13 mil 19 20 mil in. 0 cm 0 5 12.7 29 10 25.4 15 38.1 20 50.8 25 63.5 30 76.2 Depth of Field *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2-8. LS4208 Decode Zone 35 88.9 40 101.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-3 Introduction This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy.
3-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Decoding Bar Codes Scanner emits the laser, but does not decode the bar Scanner is not programmed for the correct bar code Program the scanner to read that type of bar code. code. type. See Chapter 12, Symbologies. Bar code symbol is unreadable. Scan test symbols of the same bar code type to determine if the bar code is defaced. Distance between scanner and bar code is incorrect.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-5 Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Causes The laser does not appear when the trigger is pulled. No power to the scanner. Possible Solutions Check the system power. If the configuration requires a power supply, re-connect the power supply. Incorrect host interface cable is used. Verify that the correct host interface cable is used. If not, connect the correct host interface cable. Interface/power cables are loose.
3-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Table 3-2. Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 6.7 in. H x 3.7 in. L x 2.7 in. W (17 cm H x 9.3 cm L x 6.8 cm W) Weight (without cable) Approximately 6.4 oz.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Technical Specifications 3-7 Table 3-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Beeper Tone User-selectable: three tones ESD 15 kV air discharge 8 kV indirect discharge Regulatory Electrical Safety UL1950, CSA C22.2 No.
3-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Figure 3-1. Scanner Cable Pin-outs The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only. Table 3-3.
User Preferences Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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User Preferences 4-3 Introduction If desired, program the scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features. The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults).
4-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide User Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 4-1.
User Preferences 4-5 User Preferences Default Parameters The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set the scanner’s current settings as the custom default.
4-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency *Medium Frequency (Optimum Settings) High Frequency Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.
User Preferences 4-7 Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt. *Continuous On Reduced Power Mode Scan Pattern This parameter determines the pattern (mode) of scanning. Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the scanning mode.
4-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Scan Line Width Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width. *Full Width Medium Width Small Width Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below.
User Preferences 4-9 Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.
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Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the scanner. With this interface, the scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard. This mode adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. Keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through.
5-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page page 5-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 5-1.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-5 Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles1 IBM AT Notebook NCR 7052 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
5-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If the keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-9.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-7 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (continued) Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner.
5-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keystroke Delay This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) Intra-Keystroke Delay When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-9 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 56 in a Microsoft® operating system environment. Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad *Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.
5-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case *No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-13). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-11 FN1 Substitution When enabled, the scanner replaces FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 13-8). Enable FN1 Substitution *Disable FN1 Substitution Send Make and Break When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.
5-12 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 13-5. 5001 5002 5003 5004 7008 7009 7014 7012 7003 7013 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 7004 7011 Figure 5-2.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @. Scanning ABC%I outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC >. Table 5-2.
5-14 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1028 %B CTRL \ 1029 %C CTRL ] 1030 %D CTRL 6 1031 %E CTRL - 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-15 Table 5-2.
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-17 Table 5-3. Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set ALT Keys Keystroke 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 2081 ALT Q 2082 ALT R 2083 ALT S 2084 ALT T 2085 ALT U 2086 ALT V 2087 ALT W 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z Table 5-4.
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-19 Table 5-5. Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set F Keys Keystroke 5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13 5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24 Table 5-6. Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefined 6045 - 6046 .
5-20 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-6. Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Table 5-7.
RS-232 Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Connecting an RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 RS-232 Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RS-232 Interface 6-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with an RS-232 host. The RS-232 interface is used to connect the scanner to pointof-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). If the host is not listed in Table 6-2, refer to the documentation for the host device to set communication parameters to match the host. Note The scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures.
6-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. If any option needs to be changed, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 6-1.
RS-232 Interface 6-5 RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 6-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed below. Table 6-2.
6-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals. Table 6-3.
RS-232 Interface 6-7 RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes.
6-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
RS-232 Interface 6-9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • • • • • Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character. Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
6-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements.
RS-232 Interface 6-11 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. *Check For Received Errors (Enable) Do Not Check For Received Errors (Disable) Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS).
6-12 LS4208 Product Reference Guide • • • RTS/CTS Option 1: When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete. RTS/CTS Option 2: When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data.
RS-232 Interface 6-13 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options. If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence. • • • • • None: When this option is selected, data is transmitted immediately. No response is expected from host.
6-14 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (continued) ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, ENQ, XON, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. *Minimum: 2 Sec Low: 2.
RS-232 Interface 6-15 Host Serial Response Time-out (continued) High: 7.5 Sec Maximum: 9.9 Sec RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. *Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a character is detected on the RS-232 serial line. is issued to gain a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event.
6-16 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.
RS-232 Interface 6-17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a decode. *Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize.
6-18 LS4208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for RS-232 The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Table 6-4.
RS-232 Interface 6-19 Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set for RS-232 (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1033 /A ! 1034 /B " 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
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RS-232 Interface 6-21 Table 6-4.
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USB Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Connecting a USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 USB Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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USB Interface 7-3 Introduction This chapter covers the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*). * Indicates Default *North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature/Option Connecting a USB Interface Interface cable USB Series A Connector Figure 7-1.
7-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide To set up the scanner: Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same. 1. Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-4). 2.
USB Interface 7-5 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
7-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When changing USB country keyboard types the scanner automatically resets. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
USB Interface 7-7 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes continued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows
7-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. *No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key.
USB Interface 7-9 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character, then the scanner issues an error beep.
7-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 13-8 to set the Key Category and Key Value).
USB Interface 7-11 Simulated Caps Lock When enabled, the scanner will invert upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard. This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock state. *Disable Simulated Caps Lock Enable Simulated Caps Lock Convert Case When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.
7-12 LS4208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB Table 7-2.
USB Interface 7-13 Table 7-2. ASCII Character Set for USB (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1031 %E CTRL - 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B “ 1035 /C # 1036 /D $ 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
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USB Interface 7-15 Table 7-2.
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USB Interface 7-17 Table 7-4.
7-18 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-4. USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) GUI Key Keystroke 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Note: GUI Shift Keys - The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key. Table 7-5.
USB Interface 7-19 Table 7-6. USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefined 6045 - 6046 .
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IBM Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 IBM Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IBM Interface 8-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*). * Indicates Default *Disable Convert to Code Feature/Option 39 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host interface. Interface cable Host Port Connector Figure 8-1. IBM Direct Connection Interface cables vary depending on configuration.
8-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 8-1.
IBM Interface IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. * None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)1 Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
8-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39.
IBM Interface 8-7 Optional IBM Parameters If you configure the scanner and find the settings were not saved, or changed, when the system is restarted scan the bar codes that follow to override IBM interface defaults. Scan a bar code below after setting defaults and before configuring the scanner. Ignore Beep The host can send a beep request to the scanner. When this parameter is enabled, the request is not sent to the attached scanner.
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Wand Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Connecting Using Wand Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wand Emulation Interface 9-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with a wand emulation host when Wand Emulation communication is needed. The scanner connects to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. In this mode the scanner emulates the signal of a wand to make it "readable" by a wand decoder. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
9-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 9-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in Wand Emulation Host Parameters beginning on page page 9-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 9-1.
Wand Emulation Interface 9-5 Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller1 Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
9-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan, (in milliseconds). The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec. This parameter accommodates older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins. 250 msec is the maximum value that this parameter can attain, however, 200 msec is sufficient.
Wand Emulation Interface 9-7 Polarity Scan a bar code below to select the polarity required by the decoder. Polarity determines how the scanner's Wand Emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders expect the DBP to be in a certain format. The DBP either has the "highs" represent bars and the "lows" represent spaces (margins), or the "highs" represent spaces (margins) and the "lows" represent bars.
9-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the same symbology that was decoded. This can be a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize newer symbologies (for example, RSS). Enabling this parameter ignores the original symbology decoded, and outputs the data as if it were a Code 39 bar code. Any lowercase characters in the original data stream are transmitted as uppercase characters.
Wand Emulation Interface 9-9 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a space. If this parameter is enabled, the data sent to the wand interface is encoded in Code 39 Full ASCII. This setting requires that the host be able to interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data. This setting applies only if Convert to Code 39 is also enabled.
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Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Scanner Emulation Interface 10-3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with a Scanner Emulation host. Use this mode when Scanner Emulation communication is needed. In this mode, the scanner connects to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
10-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page page 10-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 10-1.
Scanner Emulation Interface 10-5 Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host. Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles. • • • Beep On Successful Transmit: The scanner beeps when the attached decoder issues the decode signal to the scanner, so the scanner and the attached decoder beep at the same time. Beep At Decode Time: The scanner beeps upon decode.
10-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Parameter Pass-Through The Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached decoder. In this way, customers using Symbol compliant decoders can control the behavior of the entire system by scanning the necessary parameters only once. For example, to enable D 2 of 5, scan the D 2 of 5 Enable parameter bar code. The scanner and the attached decoder both process the parameter.
Scanner Emulation Interface 10-7 Module Width The standard module width is 20 µs. For an extremely slow decoder system, select 50 µs Module Width. *20 µs Module Width 50 µs Module Width Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan the bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of all bar code data to Code 39.
10-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Transmission Timeout The Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the decoder to assert the Decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If, after a specified amount of time, the Decode signal is not asserted (indicating that the attached decoder has not successfully received the bar code data), the scanner issues transmit error beeps. Scan a bar code below to select the desired transmission timeout.
Scanner Emulation Interface 10-9 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. When Ignore Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When Convert Error on Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the decoder, and a convert error beep sounds.
10-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Leading Margin (continued) 5 ms Leading Margin 10 ms Leading Margin Check For Decode LED The attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code. Some decoders, however, do not assert the Decode signal. In this case, the scanner emits transmit error beeps to indicate that the bar code was not successfully transmitted.
123Scan Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Communication with 123Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 123Scan Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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123Scan 11-3 Introduction 123Scan is a Windows®-based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including ADF rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the host application. Scanners can be programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by the utility. Scanner programming is saved in a file for electronic distribution. The 123Scan program includes a help file.
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Symbologies Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3 Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-2 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-21 Enable/Disable Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-21 Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbologies 12-3 Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Parameter Defaults on page 12-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults). If the default values suit requirements, programming is not necessary.
12-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 12-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on 12-7. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 12-1.
Symbologies 12-5 Table 12-1.
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Symbologies 12-7 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.
12-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1 *Disable UPC-E1 Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 12-9 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN *Disable Bookland EAN If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 12-18. Also select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/ EAN/JAN Supplementals.
12-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide • • • Enable Smart Supplemental Mode - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously. • Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using Supplemental User-Programmable 1. • Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of two 3-digit user-defined prefixes.
Symbologies 12-11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode Enable 977 Supplemental Mode Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable 491 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1
12-12 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 Supplemental User-Programmable 1 Supplemental User-Programmable 2
Symbologies 12-13 UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals or one of the supplemental modes selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from 2 to 22 times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected. The default is set at 7. Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value.
12-14 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data. *Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit UPC-A Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character.
Symbologies 12-15 UPC-E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.
12-16 LS4208 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Scan a bar code below to match the host system.
Symbologies 12-17 Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.
12-18 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Bookland ISBN Format If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-9, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility. Data starting with 979 is not considered Bookland in this mode.
Symbologies 12-19 Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
12-20 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data.
Symbologies 12-21 Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
12-22 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function. . Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 *Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.
Symbologies 12-23 Set Lengths for Code 39 he length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
12-24 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Symbologies 12-25 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Full ASCII *Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent and is described in the ASCII Character Set table for the appropriate interface.
12-26 LS4208 Product Reference Guide This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only. Buffer Code 39 (Enable) *Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable) While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information.
Symbologies 12-27 Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character. • • • The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep. The scanner erases the transmission buffer. No transmission occurs. Clear Buffer Because the Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character, set the Code 39 length to include length 1 before scanning this bar code.
12-28 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • • The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps. No transmission occurs. The data in the buffer is not affected.
Symbologies 12-29 Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 *Disable Code 93 Set Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
12-30 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length
Symbologies 12-31 Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 *Disable Code 11 Set Lengths for Code 11 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 11 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. • • • • One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length.
12-32 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length
Symbologies 12-33 Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature. To enable this feature, scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in your Code 11 symbols.
12-34 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages. *Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Symbologies 12-35 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range I 2 of 5 - Any Length I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
12-36 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit. Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable) *Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Disable) Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13.
Symbologies 12-37 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 *Disable Discrete 2 of 5 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 he length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
12-38 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range D 2 of 5 - Any Length
Symbologies 12-39 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.
12-40 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar *Disable Codabar Set Lengths for Codabar The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Symbologies 12-41 Set Lengths for Codabar (continued). Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length CLSI Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format. Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
12-42 LS4208 Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format.
Symbologies 12-43 MSI Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI *Disable MSI Set Lengths for MSI The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for MSI to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. • • • • One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing a selected length.
12-44 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI (continued) MSI - One Discrete Length MSI - Two Discrete Lengths MSI - Length Within Range MSI - Any Length MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If the MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Symbologies 12-45 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit. Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Enable) *Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Disable) MSI Check Digit Algorithm Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode your check digit.
12-46 LS4208 Product Reference Guide RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded and RSS Limited. RSS 14 and RSS Expanded include stacked versions. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS.
Symbologies 12-47 Convert RSS to UPC/EAN This parameter only applies to RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this to strip the leading '010' from RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13. For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros, this parameter strips the leading '0100' and reports the bar code as UPC-A.
12-48 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Symbology - Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
Symbologies 12-49 Redundancy Level (continued) *Redundancy Level 1 Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 3 Redundancy Level 4
12-50 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Symbologies 12-51 Bi-directional Redundancy Enable Bi-directional Redundancy to add security to linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode. Enable Bi-directional Redundancy *Disable Bi-directional Redundancy Intercharacter Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small.
12-52 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Report Version Scan the bar code below to report the software revision installed in the scanner’s primary microprocessor. Report Software Version Report MIMIC Version Scan the bar code below to report the MIMIC software revision installed in the scanner’s secondary microprocessor. Symbol scanners that do not use MIMIC architecture report nothing.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Errors While Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13-3 Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is transmitted to the host device. Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programming Guide p/n 72-69680-xx for further customization options. The scanner ships with the settings shown in the Miscellaneous Scanner Options Default Table on page 13-4 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults).
13-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Parameter Defaults Table 13-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters section beginning on page 13-5. See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 13-1.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13-5 Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character.
13-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (continued) Scan Prefix Scan Suffix Scan Data Transmission Format To change the scan data format, scan Scan Options and one of the following four bar codes corresponding to the desired format: • • • • Data As Is . Scan Enter on page 13-7 to complete the change. To set values for the prefix and/or suffix, see Prefix/Suffix Values on page 13-5.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13-7 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) Scan Options *Data As Is Enter Data Format Cancel
13-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution Values The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support an FN1 substitution feature. When enabled any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key). To select an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus: 1. Scan the bar code below. *Set FN1 Substitution Value 2.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13-9 Synapse Interface The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If a scanner is connected to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection. In all other cases, where the cable is used, the default setting is recommended. To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via a Synapse, use the "Plug and Play" setting.
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Advanced Data Formatting Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 Using ADF Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-2 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-33 Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-37 Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-38 Send Right Control Key. . . .
Advanced Data Formatting 14-3 Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. ADF can be implemented by scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 14-7, or by installing the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 11, 123Scan) which allows the scanner to be set up and programmed with Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules.
14-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide ADF Bar Code Menu Example This section provides an example of how ADF rules are entered and used for scan data. An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and destination code into their own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the manufacturer.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-5 Alternate Rule Sets ADF rules may be grouped into one of four alternate sets which can be turned on and off when needed. This is useful when you want to format the same message in different ways.
14-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) The order of programming individual rules is important.The most general rule should be programmed last. All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-7 Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter along with the Send Pause parameter on page 14-24 allows a pause to be inserted in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “0” and “5” gives a 0.5 second delay. Numeric bar codes begin on page D-3 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
14-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-9 Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.
14-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Criteria Code Types Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in succession, prior to selecting other criteria. If a code type is not selected, all code types are affected. Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-11 Code Types (continued) D 2 OF 5 IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 EAN-13
14-12 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) MSI UCC/EAN 128 UPC-E1 Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 Code 11
Advanced Data Formatting 14-13 Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If a code length is not selected, selected code types of any length are affected. Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only.
14-14 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 8 Characters 9Characters 10 Characters 11Characters 12 Characters 13Characters 14 Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14-15 Code Lengths (continued) 15 Characters 16 Characters 17 Characters 18 Characters 19 Characters 20 Characters 21 Characters 22 Characters
14-16 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 23 Characters 24 Characters 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14-17 Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string.
14-18 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Numeric Keypad Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-19 Numeric Keypad (continued) 8 9 Cancel Rule Belongs To Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) See Alternate Rule Sets on page 14-5 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.
14-20 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that remains, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 14-77, or send the next N characters. N = any number from 1 to 254, selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. Use these bar codes to send data.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-21 Send Data (continued) Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters
14-22 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14-23 Setup Field(s) Table 14-1. Setup Field(s) Definitions Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor to a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character bar code on page 14-24, 14-24 then any printable ASCII character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. When this is used, the cursor moves to the position after the matching character. If the character is not there, the rule fails and ADF tries the next rule.
14-24 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 14-77. If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked. Move Cursor To Character Move Cursor To Start Move Cursor Past Character Send Pause Scan the bar code below to insert a pause in the transmission of data.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-25 Skip Ahead (continued) Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters
14-26 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-27 Skip Back (continued) Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters Skip Back 10 Characters Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. These values must be set using the Scan Prefix and Scan Suffix bar codes on page 13-6.
14-28 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters is programmed, three zeros are added to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding. These options do not apply to the Send Keystroke or Send Preset Value options.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-29 Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by Send commands.
14-30 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12 Pad Spaces To Length 13 Pad Spaces To Length 14 Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16
Advanced Data Formatting 14-31 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18 Pad Spaces To Length 19 Pad Spaces To Length 20 Pad Spaces To Length 21 Pad Spaces To Length 22 Pad Spaces To Length 23
14-32 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 24 Pad Spaces To Length 25 Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28 Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces
Advanced Data Formatting 14-33 Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by Send commands.
14-34 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 9 Pad Zeros To Length 10 Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12 Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15 Pad Zeros To Length 16
Advanced Data Formatting 14-35 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 17 Pad Zeros To Length 18 Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24
14-36 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29 Pad Zeros To Length 30 Stop Pad Zeros
Advanced Data Formatting 14-37 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule.
14-38 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keystroke Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G
Advanced Data Formatting 14-39 Control Characters (continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O
14-40 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control P Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W
Advanced Data Formatting 14-41 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control -
14-42 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the desired keyboard characters Send Space Send ! Send “ Send # Send $ Send % Send & Send ‘
Advanced Data Formatting 14-43 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ( Send ) Send * Send + Send , Send - Send .
14-44 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 0 Send 1 Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 Send 5 Send 6 Send 7
Advanced Data Formatting 14-45 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 8 Send 9 Send : Send ; Send < Send = Send > Send ?
14-46 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send C Send D Send E Send F Send G
Advanced Data Formatting 14-47 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send H Send I Send J Send K Send L Send M Send N Send O
14-48 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T Send U Send V Send W
Advanced Data Formatting 14-49 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send X Send Y Send Z Send [ Send \ Send ] Send ^ Send _
14-50 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ` Send a Send b Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g
Advanced Data Formatting 14-51 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send h Send i Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o
14-52 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send p Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w
Advanced Data Formatting 14-53 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send x Send y Send z Send { Send | Send } Send ~
14-54 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F Send Alt G
Advanced Data Formatting 14-55 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O
14-56 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W
Advanced Data Formatting 14-57 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [ Send Alt \ Send Alt ] Send Alt 6 Send Alt -
14-58 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad * Send Keypad + Send Keypad - Send Keypad .
Advanced Data Formatting 14-59 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad 3 Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 5 Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8 Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter
14-60 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad Numlock NUM LOCK Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key Send End Key Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key Send Scroll Lock Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-61 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Backspace Key Send Tab Key Send Print Screen Key Send Insert Key Send Home Key Send Enter Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key
14-62 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-63 Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key Send F6 Key
14-64 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send F7 Key Send F8 Key Send F9 Key Send F10 Key Send F11 Key Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-65 Send Function Key (continued) Send F15 Key Send F16 Key Send F17 Key Send F18 Key Send F19 Key Send F20 Key Send F21 Key Send F22 Key
14-66 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send F23 Key Send F24 Key Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key Send PF5 Key Send PF6 Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-67 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key Send PF11 Key Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key
14-68 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key Send PF18 Key Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key
Advanced Data Formatting 14-69 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF23 Key Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key
14-70 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions tap the specified key while holding the System Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-71 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B Send GUI C
14-72 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI D Send GUI E Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H Send GUI I Send GUI J
Advanced Data Formatting 14-73 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q
14-74 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W Send GUI X
Advanced Data Formatting 14-75 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI Y Send GUI Z
14-76 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.
Advanced Data Formatting 14-77 Alphanumeric Keyboard Space # $ % * + (Dash) .
14-78 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) / ! “ & “ ( )
Advanced Data Formatting 14-79 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) : ; < = > ? @
14-80 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) [ \ ] ^ _ (Underscore) `
Advanced Data Formatting 14-81 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
14-82 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) 7 8 9 A B C D
Advanced Data Formatting 14-83 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) E F G H I J K L
14-84 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) M N O P Q R S T
Advanced Data Formatting 14-85 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) U V W X Y Z Cancel End of Message
14-86 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) a b c d e f g h
Advanced Data Formatting 14-87 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) i j k l m n o
14-88 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) p q r s t u v
Advanced Data Formatting 14-89 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) w x y z { | } ~
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Parameter Default Page Number Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults 4-5 Beeper Tone Medium 4-6 Beeper Volume High 4-6 Power Mode Continuous On 4-7 Scan Pattern Multi-line Always Raster 4-7 Scan Line Width Full Width 4-8 Laser On Time 3.
A-2 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1.
Standard Default Parameters A-3 Table A-1.
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1.
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Standard Default Parameters A-7 Table A-1.
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Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 AIM Code Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Programming Reference B-3 Symbol Code Identifiers Table B-1.
B-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: ] = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Table B-2.
Programming Reference B-5 Table B-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Code 128 Option 0 Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol position. 1 Function code 1 in first symbol character position. 2 Function code 1 in second symbol character position. Example: A Code (EAN) 128 bar code with Function 1 character FNC1 in the first position, AIMID is transmitted as ]C1AIMID I 2 of 5 0 No check digit processing. 1 Reader has validated check digit.
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Sample Bar Codes Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 UPC/EAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3 UPC-A, 100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% 0 12345 67890 5 EAN-13, 100% 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 C-3
C-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231 RSS RSS variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below (see RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) on page 1246).
Sample Bar Codes RSS-14 55432198673467 (RSS-14 Truncated) 90876523412674 (RSS-14 Stacked) 78123465709811 (RSS-14 Stacked Omni-Directional) C-5
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Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
D-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 6 7 8 9 Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below.
ASCII Character Sets Table E-1.
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ASCII Character Sets E-3 Table E-1. ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
E-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table E-1.
ASCII Character Sets E-5 Table E-1.
E-6 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table E-1. ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1125 %R } 1126 %S ~ The keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent. Table E-2.
ASCII Character Sets E-7 Table E-3. Misc. Key Standard Default Table Misc. Key Keystroke 3001 PA 1 3002 PA 2 3003 CMD 1 3004 CMD 2 3005 CMD 3 3006 CMD 4 3007 CMD 5 3008 CMD 6 3009 CMD 7 3010 CMD 8 3011 CMD 9 3012 CMD 10 3013 CMD 11 3014 CMD 12 3015 CMD 13 3016 CMD 14 Table E-4. GUI Shift Keys GUI Shift Keys The Apple™ iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar.
E-8 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table E-4. GUI Shift Keys (Continued) 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Table E-5.
ASCII Character Sets E-9 Table E-5. PF Key Standard Default Table (Continued) PF Keys Keystroke 4010 PF 10 4011 PF 11 4012 PF 12 4013 PF 13 4014 PF 14 4015 PF 15 4016 PF 16 Table E-6.
E-10 LS4208 Product Reference Guide Table E-7. Numeric Key Standard Default Table Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 Undefined 6045 - 6046 . 6047 / 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Table E-8.
ASCII Character Sets E-11 Table E-8.
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Index Numerics 123Scan configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3 A actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4 ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3, 14-20 move cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-24 send data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-20 setup fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN-2 LS4208 Product Reference Guide pad zeros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-33 rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3 rules hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6 send alt characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-54 send control characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-38 send function key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-63 send keyboard characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index IN-3 EAN-8/JAN-8 extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17 I 2 of 5 check digit verification . . . . . . 12-35 I 2 of 5 convert to EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . 12-36 I 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-34 I 2 of 5 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . 12-36 I 2 of 5, enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-34 intercharacter gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-51 ISBT 128, enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . 12-20 MSI check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . . 12-45 MSI check digits . .
IN-4 LS4208 Product Reference Guide interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-34 K keyboard wedge connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 keyboard wedge defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 keyboard wedge parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 L LED definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 M maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 miscellaneous defaults . . . . . . . .
Index IN-5 U unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 UPC/EAN bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7 USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 USB defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 USB parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 user preferences bar codes beep after good decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 beeper tone . . . . . . .
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