LS 9208 Product Reference Guide
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 72-60833-01 Revision A March 2003
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Contents About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3. Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents FN1 Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Send Make Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OnKeyboard Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASCII Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Chapter 8. IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 IBM Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Convert UPC-E to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EAN Zero Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCC Coupon Extended Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Code 128 . . .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-67 Enable/Disable MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-67 Set Lengths for MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-68 MSI Check Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Save Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8 Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8 Quit Entering Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9 Disable Rule Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide Introduction The LS 9208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the LS 9208 scanner. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 10, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code you must scan to communicate with the 123Scan program. • Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your scanner. • Chapter 12, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes commonly used bar codes to customize how your data is transmitted to your host device.
About This Guide Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • Bullets (•) indicate: • action items • lists of alternatives • lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential • Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. • Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) are used to denote default parameter settings.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions. Note: Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The LS 9208 projection scanner provides multiple scan pattern capabilities that support various applications at the POS (point of sale). For fast, intuitive, hands-free scanning, use the rastering, 100-line, omni-directional scan pattern. To read bar code menus and pick lists, use the Single-Scan line. The scanner can also be picked up to scan heavy or bulky merchandise.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide The LS 9208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Proper communications of the scanner with the host is set up by scanning bar code menus. • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. Scanned data is interpreted by your host as keystrokes. • International Keyboards supported (for Windows environment): North American, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Brazilian/ Portuguese and Japanese.
Getting Started Setting Up the Scanner Installing the Interface Cable 1. Connect the interface cable to the host computer. 2. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the LS 9208 (See Figure 1-2.) 3. Push the connector into the housing until a “click” sound is heard. The green LED lights up and three short high beeps sound, indicating that the scanner is operational.. Interface cable modular connector Cable interface port To host Figure 1-2.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Power (if required) If your host does not provide power to the scanner, you will need an external power connection to the scanner: 1. Connect the interface cable to the back of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to your host manual to locate the correct port). 3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. 4.
Getting Started Synapse Interface (continued) Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection "Plug and Play" Synapse Connection 1-5
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface Note: See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with your Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected. To host Synapse adapter cable Synapse Smart Cable To scanner Figure 1-3. Synapse Cable Connection 1.
Getting Started Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip and gently pulling back. 2. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cable.
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Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning. Decode LED Finger Grips Single Scan Line Trigger and Volume Control Exit Window Beeper Hands-Free Adjustable Stand (Optional) Figure 2-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Single-Line Mode Install and program your scanner. (Refer to each host chapter and Chapter 4, User Preferences, Chapter 11, Symbologies, Chapter 12, Miscellaneous Scanner Options, and Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting for instructions on programming your scanner.) If you need assistance, contact your local supplier or your local Symbol Support Center. 1. Ensure all connections are secure. (Refer to the host chapter for your scanner.) 2. Pick up the scanner.
Scanning Scanning in Omni Mode In this mode, an omni scan pattern provides rapid, orientation-free scanning. This scan pattern is used with either hands-free or hand-held scanning.. To scan a bar code, direct it in toward the window of the scanner (“presentation” scanning, see Figure 2-7 on page 2-6) or from side to side in a sweeping motion (“swipe” scanning, see Figure 2-8 on page 2-6). 1. Ensure all cable connections are secure. 2.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Figure 2-3. Scanner in the Stand Figure 2-4.
Scanning A rastering, 100-line, omni-directional scan pattern provides rapid, orientation-free scanning. This scan pattern can be used in either hands-free or hand-held mode. (with stand) (on table-top) Figure 2-5. Hands-Free Mode Figure 2-6.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide To scan a bar code, present it to the exit window of the scanner (“presentation” scanning) or move it from side-to-side in a sweeping motion (“swipe” scanning) as show below: Figure 2-7. “Presentation” scanning Figure 2-8.
Scanning Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use 3 short high beeps Power up. Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data. Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again. Scanner gives a power-up beep after scanning a USB Device Type.
Scanning LED Definitions In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using an LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED flashes that display during scanning. Table 2-2. Standard LED Definitions LED Indication Off No power is applied to the scanner. Green The scanner is on and “ready to scan.” Momentary flash A bar code was successfully decoded. Slow continuous flashing The scanner is in programming mode.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Aiming Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult. You can tilt the scanner up to 45° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-9). Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within. Specular Reflection +4 45 45 Bar Code Figure 2-9.
Scanning Decode Zone Note: Typical performance at 73.4 F (23 C) on high quality symbols. in. cm 5 12.7 W i d t h 0 LS 9208 0 F i e l d 5 mil 1.0 0 0 0 2.5 7.8 mil (60%) 10.4 mil (80%) 13 mil 100% UPC o f 5 6.0 12.7 7.5 9.0 Figure 2-10.
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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter covers 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. • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. • Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. • Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with ammonia/water.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The omni-line scan pattern No power to the scanner. does not display when you follow the directions for installing the interface cable on 1-3 Interface cable is not properly connected. Ensure the host has power, and is on. If the scanner uses a separate power supply, ensure it’s connected to a working AC outlet. Scan line(s) display, but bar code cannot be read.
Maintenance and Technical Specifications Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Although the green Power LED The scanner has gone Press the trigger to awaken the unit, is on, the scanner does not into the Low Power “Shut or change the “Low Power Blink” produce the omni-directional Down” Mode. parameter on page 4-11. scan pattern. Note: If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or call the local Symbol Support Center.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Table 3-1. Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions: without stand: Height Width Depth with stand: Height Width Depth Weight 5.51 in. (14 cm) 3.49 in. (8.8 cm) 2.96 in. (7.5 cm) 7.18 in. (18.24 cm) 4.83 in. (12.27 cm) 3.73 in. (9.47 cm) Scanner only: 10.2 oz/320 g With adjustable stand: 21.5 oz/670 g Power Source Power drawn from Host terminal or external power supply; depends on Host type. Voltage 5.
Maintenance and Technical Specifications Table 3-1. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Scan Patterns Omnidirectional: 20 interlocking lines, 5 scan lines, 4 lines per angle rastering @ 5Hz Single scan line capability Scan Rate Omnidirectional: 1500 scans/second Single scan line: 75 scans/second Depth of Field 0-9 in./0-22.9 cm @ 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) Nominal Working Range 5 mil: (38%) 1 to 2.5 in./ 2.5 to 6.4 cm 7.8 mil: (60%) 0 to 6 in./ 0 to 15.2 cm 10.4 mil: (80%) 0 to 7.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table 3-1. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions. Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor and Sodium Vapor: 450 Ft Candles (4,844 Lux) Sunlight: 8000 Ft Candles (86,111 Lux) EAS Support Optional Checkpoint Electronic Article Surveillance EAS Regulatory 3-6 Electrical Safety Certified to UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No.
Maintenance and Technical Specifications Scanner Signal Descriptions Back of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Figure 3-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide The signal descriptions in Table 3-2 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only. Table 3-2.
Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You have the option to program the LS 9208 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 for your LS 9208 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information). After you hear the power-up beeps, select a host type. This only needs to be done once, upon the first power-up when connected to a new host. To return all features to their default values, all you need to do is scan the Set All Defaults bar code on page 4-5. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
User Preferences User Preferences Default Parameters Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-5. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 4-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table 4-1.
User Preferences User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.
User Preferences Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Volume Change Trigger Delay The volume on the LS 9208 scanner is adjusted by pressing and holding the trigger for a certain amount of time, after which the scanner changes the volumes, and beeps with the new volume. The parameters below control the length of time needed to hold the trigger before the volume is adjusted.
User Preferences 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 10 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D that correspond to the desired on time. Single digit numbers must have a leading zero. For example, to set an On Time of 0.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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.
User Preferences Low Power Blink After a period of inactivity, the scanner will go into a reduced power mode. This parameter controls how aggressively power is conserved, and therefore determines the method of waking the scanner up. If “Low Power - Blink Mode” is selected, then the scanner (after a period of inactivity) will blink infrequently to save power. To restore the scanner to full power mode, the user must simply use the scanner by presenting a barcode.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Scan Pattern Mode The LS 9208 has a very aggressive scan pattern that is not only omnidirectional, but also raster. If a static omnidirectional pattern is desired, scan the “Omnidirectional Pattern” parameter below to change the scan pattern.
User Preferences Single-Line Aim Duration The LS 9200 can enter the single-line scan mode by tapping the trigger. Once in this mode, each trigger pull will attempt to decode the barcode in front of the scanner. After a period of inactivity while the trigger is not pressed, the scanner will revert to the omnidirectional pattern. This parameter controls the length of the period of inactivity in single-line mode before the scanner reverts to the omnidirectional pattern.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Single-Line Aim Duration (Continued) Aim Duration 4 sec Aim Duration 5 sec 4-14
User Preferences Timeout Between Decodes Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes of different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1-second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. Setting this above 0.4 seconds is recommended.) The default for this parameter is 0.6 seconds. Scan the bar code below to select a new timeout. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning in Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1 that correspond to the desired timeout.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Low Power Mode This parameter sets the time that the scanner remains active after any scanning activity. Scan one of the four options. Depending on the selection, the scanner enters a sleep mode 15, 30, 60 or 90 minutes after the last attempted decode. To awaken the scanner, please refer to the explanation of the Low Power Blink parameter on page 4-11.
User Preferences Time Delay to Low Power Mode (Continued) 60 Minutes 90 Minutes 4-17
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Linear UPC/EAN Decode This option applies to code types containing two adjacent blocks (e.g., UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13). When enabled, a bar code is transmitted only when both the left and right blocks are successfully decoded within one laser scan. Enable this option when bar codes are in proximity to each other.
Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up your scanner. This interface type is used to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originate from the keyboard. This mode of operation allows adding bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Y-cable Power supply (if needed) Figure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector. 2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.) 3.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 5-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Types Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select your keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Host Types (Continued) IBM XT NCR 7052 Note: 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. If your particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-13.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued) French Canadian Win 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000 Spanish Windows 5-7
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows 5-8
Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued) Japanese Windows Brazilian/Portuguese Windows 5-9
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-6 in a Microsoft operating system environment.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Caps Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key. Enable Caps Lock Override *Disable Caps Lock Override Note: If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.
Keyboard Wedge Interface Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-18). 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and Key Value choose by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 12-6).
Keyboard Wedge Interface Send Make Break When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide OnKeyboard Maps The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page12-5. 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 7008 7009 7011 7012 7003 7002 7004 7005 7013 Figure 5-2. IBM PS2 Type Keyboard . 5001 5002 5003 5004 7008 7014 7009 7012 7003 7004 7006 7013 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 7011 Figure 5-3.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5001 5002 5003 5004 7008 7009 7014 7012 7003 7013 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 7004 7011 7002 Figure 5-4. IBM PC/AT 5001 5002 1045 5013 5003 5004 5014 5015 5005 5006 1043 5016 5007 5008 5017 5018 5009 5010 7013 5019 5011 1048 5012 (1048 if double key) 1046 (7013 if double key) Figure 5-5.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 1065 1066 1067 1068 1072 1073 1074 1079 1080 1081 5001 5002 5011 5003 1069 1070 1071 1075 1076 1077 1078 1082 1083 1084 1085 1045 5013 1086 5004 5014 5015 1087 5005 5006 1043 5016 1088 5007 5008 5017 5018 1089 5009 5010 7013 5019 1090 1048 5012 (1048 if double key) 1046 (1043 if double key) Figure 5-6.
Keyboard Wedge Interface ASCII Character Set Note: 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. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.
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Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
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Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z 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.
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Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 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 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6044 undefined 6045 - 6046 .
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Keyboard Wedge Interface a. The Keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” parameter is enabled. Otherwise, the unbolded keystroke is sent.
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Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface Introduction This chapter covers RS-232 host information for setting up your scanner. The RS-232 interface is used to attach the scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). This scanner uses TTL RS-232 levels which will interface with all PC's without any additional hardware. Note: For particularly noisy electrical environments you may require a cable with a RS-232 transceiver.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Power supply cable Interface cable Power supply Interface cable Figure 6-1. RS-232 Direct Connection 1. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the serial port on the host. 3. Connect the power supply. 4.
RS-232 Interface Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 6-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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.
RS-232 Interface RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS, JPOS 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-2321 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Note: 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
RS-232 Interface RS-232 Host Types (continued) Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Fujitsu RS-232 Olivetti ORS4500 6-7
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types (continued) Omron OPOS/JPOS Note: 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
RS-232 Interface Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the baud rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 2400 Baud Rate 4800 *Baud Rate 9600 6-10
RS-232 Interface Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 19,200 Baud Rate 38,400 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Parity (continued) 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. Even Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1. Mark Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.
RS-232 Interface Parity (continued) Select None when no parity bit is required. *None 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available. If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence: • The scanner reads the CTS line for activity.
RS-232 Interface None Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. *None Standard RTS/CTS Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking.
LS 9208 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 1 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 RTS/CTS Option 3 When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The scanner de-asserts RTS when transmission is complete.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide ACK/NAK When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK.
RS-232 Interface ACK/NAK with ENQ This combines the two previous options. ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: • XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send. When the scanner has data to send, it waits up to 2 seconds for an XON character before transmission. If the XON is not received within this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option. *Minimum: 2 Sec Low: 2.
RS-232 Interface Host Serial Response Time-out (Continued) High: 7.5 Sec Maximum: 9.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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.
RS-232 Interface 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Data Bits This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol.
RS-232 Interface 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions.
RS-232 Interface Intercharacter Delay (Continued) High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec 6-27
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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.
RS-232 Interface 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 send except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide ASCII / Character Set The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Table 6-4.
RS-232 Interface Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1022 $V SYN 1023 $W ETB 1024 $X CAN 1025 $Y EM 1026 $Z SUB 1027 %A ESC 1028 %B FS 1029 %C GS 1030 %D RS 1031 %E US 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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Chapter 7 USB Interface 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 (*).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface cable Figure 7-1. USB Connection The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and Notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) • IBM SurePOS terminals • Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard. The following operating systems support the scanner through USB: • Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP • MacOS 8.5 and above • IBM 4690 OS.
USB Interface 2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS terminal. 3. Select the USB device type. See USB Device Type on page 7-5. 4. On first installation when using Windows, the software prompts you to select or install the "Human Interface Device" driver. To install the "Human Interface Device" driver provided by Windows click "Next" through all the choices and click "Finished" on the last choice.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide USB Default Parameters Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-5. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 7-1.
USB Interface USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. Note: When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Note: When changing Country Selection, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
USB Interface USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued) French Canadian, Windows French Canadian, Windows 2000/XP Spanish (Traditional), Windows 7-7
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued) Italian, Windows Swedish, Windows UK English, Windows 7-8
USB Interface USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued) Japanese, Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian, Windows 7-9
LS 9208 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.
USB Interface 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. This setting is always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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 codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and an error beep sounds.
USB Interface Emulate Keypad When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 12-6 to set the Key Category and Key Value).
USB Interface Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-18). 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Simulated Caps Lock *Disable Simulated Caps Lock Enable Simulated Caps Lock 7-16
USB Interface Convert Case When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set ASCII Value 7-18 Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.
USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1022 $V CTRL V 1023 $W CTRL W 1024 $X CTRL X 1025 $Y CTRL Y 1026 $Z CTRL Z 1027 %A NONE/ESCa 1028 %B NONE 1029 %C NONE 1030 %D NONE 1031 %E NONE 1032 Space Space 1033 /A ! 1034 /B ‘ 1035 /C # 1036 /D E 1037 /E % 1038 /F & 1039 /G ‘ 1040 /H ( 1041 /I ) 1042 /J * 1043 /K + 1044 /L , 1045 - - 1046 . .
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LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 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.
USB Interface Table 7-2.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 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 Numeric Keypad 7-26 Keystroke 6042 * 6043 + 6045 - 6046 .
USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 Tab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow a. The Keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Function Key Mapping” parameter is enabled.
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Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter covers IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up your scanner. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (*).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host interface. Host Port Connector Interface cable Figure 8-1. IBM Direct Connection 1. Connect the interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically, Port 9). 3.
IBM 468X/469X Interface IBM Default Parameters Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 8-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port being used. Note: Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. * None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)1 Note: 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
IBM 468X/469X Interface Port Address (Continued) Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) 8-5
LS 9208 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.
Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter covers Wand Emulation host information for setting up your scanner. This mode is used whenever Wand Emulation communication is needed. The scanner will attach either to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. In this mode the scanner emulates the signal of a digital wand to make it "readable" by a wand decoder.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Wand port Portable data Terminal Interface cable Figure 9-1. Wand Emulation Connection 1. Connect the Wand Emulation interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2.
Wand Emulation Interface Wand Emulation Default Parameters Table 9-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Wand Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 9-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select your wand emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller1 Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) Note: 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Wand Emulation Interface 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 is used to accommodate older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins. Note: 250 msec is the maximum value that this parameter can attain, however, 200 msec is sufficient.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Polarity 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, to which this device could be attached, are expecting 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.
Wand Emulation Interface 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. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and four (error) beeps sound on the scanner.
LS 9208 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 may present a problem for customers with legacy systems that do not recognize some newer symbologies (for example, RSS). Enabling this parameter ignores the original symbology that was decoded, and outputs the data as if it were a Code 39 barcode.
Wand Emulation Interface 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 will be 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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Chapter 10 123Scan Introduction This chapter includes the bar code you must scan to use the 123Scan program. 123Scan is a Windows® based utility that allows the scanner to be setup and programmed with all parameters including Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules. An ADF rule allows bar code data to be modified before it is sent on to the host. This ensures compatibility between bar coded data and the host application; the scanner is programmed rather than modifying the host software.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 123Scan Parameter In order to communicate with the 123Scan program, load 123Scan onto your PC and scan the bar code below. Refer to 123Scan instructions for programming your scanner. Note: Scanning this bar code enables the 123Scan interface on the scanner.
Chapter 11 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your LS 9208 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. Your scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 11-3 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, if you want to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code listed under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPCE1 Check Digit on page 11-16. The scanner issues a short high beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry.
Symbologies Symbology Default Parameters Table 11-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on 11-8. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 11-1.
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LS 9208 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E (Continued) Disable UPC-E Enable/Disable UPC-E1 To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. Note: UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13/EAN-8/JAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13 or EAN-8/JAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 (Continued) Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC-A+2, UPC-E+2, EAN 13+2). Three options are available. • If Decode UPC/EAN Only With Supplementals is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplementals are not decoded. • If Ignore Supplementals is selected, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN with a supplemental, the UPC/EAN is decoded and the supplemental bar code is ignored.
Symbologies Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued) *Ignore Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals ³ 2 0 1 0 E 0 4 Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode 11-13
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Continued) Enable 978 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode 11-14
Symbologies UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to thirty 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 20. Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/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 UPCA, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Symbologies Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit (Continued) *Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit *Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit 11-17
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit (Continued) 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. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Select the appropriate option to match your host system.
Symbologies UPC-A Preamble (Continued) System Character & Country Code (< COUNTRY CODE> ) 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. Select the appropriate option to match your host system.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide UPC-E Preamble (Continued) System Character & Country Code (< COUNTRY CODE> ) 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. Select the appropriate option to match your host system.
Symbologies UPC-E1 Preamble (Continued) System Character & Country Code (< COUNTRY CODE> ) Convert UPC-E to UPC-A When enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted 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-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A When enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted 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.
Symbologies EAN Zero Extend When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code The UCC Coupon Extended Code is an additional bar code adjacent to a UCC Coupon Code. To enable or disable UCC Coupon Extended Code, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood banking industry. To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Concatenation of the ISBT data, if required, must be performed in the host.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code 128 Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode security. If you enable this option, you may select a Decode Performance level from the following pages to suit your performance needs.
Symbologies Code 128 Decode Performance Level This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode security. This option must be enabled (see Code 128 Decode Performance Enable).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 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. Enable Trioptic Code 39 *Disable Trioptic Code 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII should not be enabled simultaneously.
LS 9208 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. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.
Symbologies Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for 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.
Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued) Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
LS 9208 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 those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this feature is enabled. This feature should only be enabled if your code 39 symbols contain a module 43 check digit.
Symbologies Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable) *Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable) Note: Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII 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. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Corelation is host-dependent, and therefore described in the “ASCII Character Set” Table for the appropriate interface.
Symbologies Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. When you select the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39), all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later. The leading space is not buffered.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)(Continued) *Do Not Buffer Code 39 While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information. To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission (see Transmit Buffer on page 11-41) or clear the buffer.
Symbologies Note: The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to scan this command, be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1. Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer. 1. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character. • The scanner transmits and clears the buffer. • The scanner issues a lo/hi beep. Transmit Buffer 2. Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space.
LS 9208 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 Code 39 Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode security. If you enable this option, you may select a Decode Performance level from the following pages to suit your performance needs.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Decode Performance Level This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode security. This option must be enabled (see Code 39 Decode Performance).
Symbologies Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued) Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 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. Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
Symbologies 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 11 Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit (Enable) *Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit (Disable) Note: Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Symbologies 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
Symbologies Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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.
Symbologies 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit. Scanning a single bar code below, Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable), accomplishes this function.
Symbologies 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 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. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
Symbologies Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 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. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
Symbologies 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. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
LS 9208 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 MSI Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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. Lengths for MSI may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
Symbologies Set Lengths for MSI (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If your MSI codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the barcode below. Refer to MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 11-72 for the selection of second digit algorithms.
Symbologies Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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.
Symbologies RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded, and RSS Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide RSS Limited Enable RSS Limited *Disable RSS Limited 11-74
Symbologies RSS Expanded *Enable RSS Expanded Disable RSS Expanded 11-75
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Convert RSS to UPC/EAN This parameter only applies to RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. When this conversion is enabled, RSS-14 and RSS Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit have the leading '010' stripped and the bar code reported as EAN-13. Bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros have the leading '0100' stripped and the bar code reported as UPC-A.
Symbologies Symbology - Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level The LS 9208 offer four levels of decode redundancy. Higher redundancy levels are selected 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. Redundancy Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Table 11-2.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level 2 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Table 11-3. Redundancy Level 2 Code Types Code Type All Length All Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 3 Level 3 ensures that the enabled linear bar code types are read twice before reporting a good decode. The following codes must be read three times: Table 11-4.
Symbologies Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Table 11-5.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Security Level The LS 9208 offer four levels of decode security for the delta bar codes. These include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, Code 93 and Scanlet. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Symbologies Security Level 2 Choose this option if Security Level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes. Security Level 2 Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security may significantly impair the decoding ability of the scanner.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Bi-directional Redundancy Bi-Directional Redundancy is used for added 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.
Symbologies Symbology - Intercharacter Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap may grow larger than the maximum size allowed, causing the scanner to be unable to decode the symbol. If this problem is encountered, then the “Large Intercharacter Gaps” parameter should be scanned, to tolerate these out-of-specification barcodes.
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Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how your data is transmitted to your host device. In addition to these bar codes for data formatting, refer to each host chapter for the appropriate host connections and host device features for your scanner. Refer to Chapter 11, Symbologies and Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting for customizing data for transmission to your host device.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. Parameters, such as Prefix Value, require that you scan several bar codes in the proper sequence. Refer to each individual parameter for descriptions of this procedure. Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, if you make an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Miscellaneous Default Parameters Table 12-1 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 12-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 12-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 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. The user may select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Transmit Code ID Character (Continued) *None Prefix/Suffix Values A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Coorelation is host-dependent, and therefore described in the “ASCII Character Set” Table for the appropriate interface. Numeric bar codes begin on page D-1 in Appendix D.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution Values The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. In this feature, if enabled, any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 barcode is substituted for this value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key) 1. Scan the bar code below. 2. Look up the keystroke for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Character Set table for the currently installed host interface.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Scan Data Options To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the Scan Options bar code below. Then select one of four options: • Data As Is • • • When you have made your selection, scan the Enter bar code on page 12-9. If you make a mistake, scan the Data Format Cancel bar code on page 12-9. If you need to have a carriage return/enter after each bar code scanned, scan the following bar codes in order: 1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued) *Data As Is 12-8
Miscellaneous Scanner Options Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued) Enter Data Format Cancel 12-9
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. Any prefixes or suffixes which are enabled are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not decode, nothing is sent to the host.
Chapter 13 Advanced Data Formatting 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 through scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 13-7, or by installing the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 10, 123Scan) which allows the scanner to be setup and programmed with Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299. If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met. The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs. Using ADF Bar Codes When you program a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before you start scanning.
Advanced Data Formatting products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format: MMMMMPPPPPDD Where: M = Manufacturer ID P = Part Number D = Destination Code The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID , part number , and destination code . At this center the UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication 1 Begin New Rule 13-7 High High 2 UPC/EAN 13-17 High High 3 Send all remaining data 13-33 High High 4 Send 13-80 High High 5 Save Rule 13-8 High Low High Low If you made any mistakes while entering this rule, scan the Quit Entering Rules bar code on page 13-9. If you already saved the rule, scan the Erase Previously Saved Rule bar code on page 13-9.
Advanced Data Formatting To implement this, you would first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation. This rule may look like this: When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key. The “sale” rule may look like this: When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If three rules have been created, the list would be configured as follows: Third Rule Second Rule First Rule When data is scanned, the rules list is checked from top to bottom to determine if the criteria matches (and therefore, if the actions should occur). Input is modified into the data format specified by the first matching set of criteria it finds.
Advanced Data Formatting Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter 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; “5” and “0” gives you a 5 second delay. Numeric bar codes begin on page D-1 in Numeric Bar Codes. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan Cancel bar code on page 12-9.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Save Rule Scan this bar code to save the rule you entered. Save Rule Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.
Advanced Data Formatting Erase (Continued) Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.
Advanced Data Formatting Disable Rule Set (Continued) Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets 13-11
LS 9208 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 you don't select a code type, all code types will be affected.
Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) RSS 14 RSS Limited RSS Expanded 13-13
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (Continued) Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.
Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (Continued) Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria.
Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) EAN-13 MSI EAN 128 13-17
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (Continued) UPC-E1 Bookland Trioptic 13-18
Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If you don't select a code length, selected code types of any length will be affected. Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 4 Characters 5 Characters 6 Characters 13-20
Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 7 Characters 8 Characters 9 Characters 13-21
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 10 Characters 11 Characters 12 Characters 13-22
Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 13 Characters 14 Characters 15 Characters 13-23
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 16 Characters 17 Characters 18 Characters 13-24
Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 19 Characters 20 Characters 21 Characters 13-25
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 22 Characters 23 Characters 24 Characters 13-26
Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters 13-27
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters 13-28
Advanced Data Formatting 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Specific String, Any Location Scan this bar code, then, using the Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1, scan a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary). Then scan the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) on the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 13-177, followed by the End Of Message bar code on page 13-198. After scanning the following bar code: 1. Enter a location using the Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1 2.
Advanced Data Formatting Rule Belongs To Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) Refer to Alternate Rule Sets on page 13-4 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Rule Belongs To Set (Continued) Rule Belongs To Set 3 Rule Belongs To Set 4 13-32
Advanced Data Formatting 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 13-177, 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 2 Characters Send Next 3 Characters Send Next 4 Characters 13-34
Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 5 Characters Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters 13-35
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters 13-36
Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 11 Characters Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters 13-37
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters 13-38
Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters Send Next 19 Characters 13-39
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 20 Characters 13-40
Advanced Data Formatting Setup Field(s) Table 13-1. Setup Field(s) Definitions Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character bar code 13-42 on page 13-42, 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.
LS 9208 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 13-177. Note: If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.
Advanced Data Formatting Move Cursor (Continued) Move Cursor Past Character Scan the barcode below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. The length of this pause is controlled by the value of the Pause Duration parameter. Send Pause Skip Ahead Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Ahead (Continued) Skip Ahead 2 Characters Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters 13-44
Advanced Data Formatting Skip Ahead (Continued) Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters 13-45
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Ahead (Continued) Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters 13-46
Advanced Data Formatting Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Back (Continued) Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters 13-48
Advanced Data Formatting Skip Back (Continued) Skip Back 7 Characters Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters 13-49
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Back (Continued) Skip Back 10 Characters Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values.
Advanced Data Formatting Send Preset Value (Continued) Send Value 3 Send Value 4 Send Value 5 13-51
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Preset Value (Continued) Send Value 6 Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If you program pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, 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 Modify Data (Continued) Use the bar codes below to modify data.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Modify Data (Continued) Remove Leading Zeros Stop Zero Removal Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces.
Advanced Data Formatting .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 5 Pad Spaces To Length 6 Pad Spaces To Length 7 13-56
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 8 Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 13-57
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12 Pad Spaces To Length 13 13-58
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 14 Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16 13-59
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18 Pad Spaces To Length 19 13-60
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 20 Pad Spaces To Length 21 Pad Spaces To Length 22 13-61
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 23 Pad Spaces To Length 24 Pad Spaces To Length 25 13-62
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28 13-63
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces 13-64
Advanced Data Formatting 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.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 4 Pad Zeros To Length 5 Pad Zeros To Length 6 13-66
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 7 Pad Zeros To Length 8 Pad Zeros To Length 9 13-67
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 10 Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12 13-68
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15 13-69
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 16 Pad Zeros To Length 17 Pad Zeros To Length 18 13-70
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 13-71
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24 13-72
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 13-73
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29 Pad Zeros To Length 30 13-74
Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Stop Pad Zeros Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Beeps (Continued) Beep Three Times Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke you wish to send.
Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D 13-77
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G 13-78
Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J 13-79
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M 13-80
Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P 13-81
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S 13-82
Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V 13-83
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control W Send Control X Send Control Y 13-84
Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ 13-85
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control - 13-86
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters you wish to send.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send # Send $ Send % 13-88
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send & Send ‘ Send ( 13-89
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send ) Send * Send + 13-90
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send , Send - Send .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send / Send 0 Send 1 13-92
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 13-93
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send 5 Send 6 Send 7 13-94
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send 8 Send 9 Send : 13-95
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send ; Send < Send = 13-96
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send > Send ? Send @ 13-97
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send A Send B Send C 13-98
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send D Send E Send F 13-99
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send G Send H Send I 13-100
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send J Send K Send L 13-101
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send M Send N Send O 13-102
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send P Send Q Send R 13-103
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send S Send T Send U 13-104
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send V Send W Send X 13-105
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send Y Send Z Send [ 13-106
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send \ Send ] Send ^ 13-107
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send _ Send ‘ Send a 13-108
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send b Send c Send d 13-109
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send e Send f Send g 13-110
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send h Send i Send j 13-111
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send k Send l Send m 13-112
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send n Send o Send p 13-113
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send q Send r Send s 13-114
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send t Send u Send v 13-115
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send w Send x Send y 13-116
Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send z Send { Send | 13-117
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send } Send ~ Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 13-118
Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C 13-119
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F 13-120
Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt G Send Alt H Send Alt I 13-121
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L 13-122
Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O 13-123
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R 13-124
Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U 13-125
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt V Send Alt W Send Alt X 13-126
Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [ 13-127
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt \ Send Alt ] Send Alt 6 13-128
Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt - Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad * Send Keypad + 13-129
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad - Send Keypad .
Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 0 Send Keypad 1 Send Keypad 2 13-131
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 3 Send Keypad 5 13-132
Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8 13-133
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter Send Keypad Numlock 13-134
Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key 13-135
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send End Key Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key 13-136
Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Scroll Lock Key Send Backspace Key Send Tab Key 13-137
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Print Screen Key Send Insert Key Send Home Key 13-138
Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Enter Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key 13-139
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key 13-140
Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Back Tab Character Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key 13-141
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key 13-142
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F6 Key Send F7 Key Send F8 Key 13-143
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F9 Key Send F10 Key Send F11 Key 13-144
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key 13-145
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F15 Key Send F16 Key Send F17 Key 13-146
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F18 Key Send F19 Key Send F20 Key 13-147
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F21 Key Send F22 Key Send F23 Key 13-148
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F24 Key Send F25 Key Send F26 Key 13-149
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F27 Key Send F28 Key Send F29 Key 13-150
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F30 Key Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key 13-151
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key Send PF5 Key 13-152
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF6 Key Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key 13-153
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key Send PF11 Key 13-154
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key 13-155
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key 13-156
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF18 Key Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key 13-157
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key Send PF23 Key 13-158
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key Send PF26 Key 13-159
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key 13-160
Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF30 Key Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions will tap the specified key while holding the System Dependant Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key.
Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI 3 Send GUI 4 Send GUI 5 13-163
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 13-164
Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B 13-165
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI C Send GUI D Send GUI E 13-166
Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H 13-167
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI I Send GUI J Send GUI K 13-168
Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N 13-169
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q 13-170
Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T 13-171
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W 13-172
Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI X Send GUI Y Send GUI Z 13-173
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off.
Advanced Data Formatting Turn On/Off Rule Sets (Continued) Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4 Turn Off Rule Set 1 13-175
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets (Continued) Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 3 Turn Off Rule Set 4 13-176
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard Space # $ 13-177
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Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) ] ^ _ 13-185
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) B C D 13-190
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) E F G 13-191
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) H I J 13-192
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) K L M 13-193
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) N O P 13-194
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Q R S 13-195
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) T U V 13-196
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) W X Y 13-197
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Z Cancel End Of Message 13-198
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) a b c 13-199
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) d e f 13-200
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) g h i 13-201
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) j k l 13-202
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) m n o 13-203
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) p q r 13-204
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) s t u 13-205
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) v w x 13-206
Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) y z { 13-207
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Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Parameter Default Page Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter All Defaults 4-5 Beeper Tone High 4-6 Beeper Volume High 4-7 Volume Change Trigger Delay 5 sec 4-8 Laser On Time 3.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Time-out Between Same Symbol 0.6 sec 4-15 Time-out Between Different Symbols 0.
Standard Default Parameters Table A-1.
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1.
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1.
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Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Transmit Code ID Character Disable 12-4 Prefix Value None 12-5 Suffix Value 12-5 FN1 Substitution Values 7013 12-6 Scan Data Options Data “as is” 12-7 Transmit “No Read” Message Disable 12-10 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
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Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Table B-1.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table B-1.
Programming Reference AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: ]=Flag Character (ASCII 93) c=Code Character m=Modifier Character Table B-2.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 0 No Check character. 1 Reader has checked one check character. 3 Reader has checked and stripped check character. 4 Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion. 5 Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked one check character.
Programming Reference Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option I 2 of 5 0 No check digit processing. 1 Reader has validated check digit. 3 Reader has validated and stripped check digit. Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]I04123 Codabar 0 Standard Codabar 1 ABC Codabar Example: A standard Codabar bar code, 4123, is transmitted as ]F04123 Code 93 0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option 0 Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which is 13 digits for UPCA and UPCE (not including supplemental data). 1 Two digit supplement data only. 2 Five digit supplement data only. 4 EAN-8 data packet. UPC/EAN Example: A UPCA bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]E00012345678905 Bookland EAN 0 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.
Programming Reference Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option RSS Family No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. RSS-14 and RSS-Limited transmit with an Application Identifier “01”. Note: In UCC/EAN-128 emulation mode, RSS is transmitted using Code 128 rules (i.e., ]C1). Example: An RSS-14 bar code 100123456788902 is transmitted as ]e001100123456788902.
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Appendix C Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100 % 0 12345 67890 5 C-1
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN (Continued) EAN-13, 100 % 3 456789 012340 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231 C-2
Sample Bar Codes RSS 14 Note: RSS 14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see RSS 14 on page 11-73).
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Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes 0, 1 For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 2, 3, 4 2 3 4 D-2
Numeric Bar Codes 5, 6, 7 5 6 7 D-3
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide 8, 9 8 9 D-4
Numeric Bar Codes Cancel If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below.
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Glossary Aperture The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. AIM The Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc., a trade association. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plusparity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control characters. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Byte On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the loworder bit. One byte in memory is used to store one ASCII character. CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency responsible for regulating laser product safety.
Glossary Code Length Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density. Dead Zone An area within a scanner's field of view, in which specular reflection may prevent a successful decode.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide IEC (825) Class 1 This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of 120 seconds of laser operation within any 1000 second window and an automatic laser shutdown if the scanner's oscillating mirror fails. Intercharacter Gap The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code.
Glossary Percent Decode The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. Print Contrast Signal (PCS) Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable.
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide Start/Stop Character A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code. Substrate A foundation material on which a substance or image is placed.
Index Numerics 123Scan parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 A actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1, 13-32, 13-33 move cursor . . . . . . . . . 13-42, 13-43 send data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-33 alphanumeric keyboard . . 13-177, 13-178 alternate rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 bar code menu example . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 beep . . . .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide send preset value . . . 13-50, 13-51, 13-52 skip ahead characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-43, 13-45, 13-46 skip back characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-47, 13-49, 13-50 space removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-52 special commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 specific data string . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-29 turn off rule sets . . . . . . . . . . . 13-174, 13-175, 13-176 zero removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-52 AIM code identifiers .
Index code 39 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-34 code 39 transmit check digit . . . 11-37 code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-45 code 93 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-46 convert UPC-E to UPC-A . . . . . 11-21 convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A . . . . 11-22 default table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-59 discrete 2 of 5 lengths . . . . . . . 11-60 EAN zero extend . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23 EAN-13/EAN-8 . . . . . . .
LS 9208 Product Reference Guide check digit algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-72 check digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-70 lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-68 MSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-67 transmit check digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-71 connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 D default parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 IBM 468X/469X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index hands-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 sequence example . . . . . . 4-2, 11-2, 12-2 service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii setup connecting a USB interface . . . . . . . . . 7-2 connecting an RS-232 interface . . . . . 6-2 connecting interface cable . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 connecting keyboard wedge interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 connecting power supply . . . . . . . .
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