LS 3603 Product Reference Guide
LS 3063 Product Reference Guide 70-13584-01 Revision C — June 1999 2 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide 70-13584-01 Revision C June 1999
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Contents Chapter 1. User’s Guide Scanning Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Switching Cables . . . .
Chapter 2. Programming Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Scanning Sequence Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Errors While Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
•Wand Emulator Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wand Emulator Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variable Leading Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Convert All to Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wand Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wand Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Code Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Code 2 of 5 Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 User’s Guide Scanning Made Easy The LS 3603 features Symbol Technologies’ patented “fuzzy logic” technology. This innovation provides artificial intelligence that compensates for poor quality bar codes and gives the LS 3603 the best first-time read rate anywhere. This scanner successfully reads most code symbologies, densities, and colors, produced by a wide range of printing techniques. See the LS 3603 Decode Zone on page 1-11.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Set Up Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page 1-15. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing. Switching Cables Different cables are required for different hosts.
User’s Guide RS-232C For external power operation with single-piece cable • Plug the scanner into the appropriate port on the host device. • Connect the power supply to the input receptacle located near the host end of the cable.* Typical Host Connector Figure 1-1. RS-232C External Power Connection For direct host power operation: • Plug the scanner directly into the scanner input port of the host device.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232C (Contd) For battery operation: • Insert a 9-volt battery into the battery box. See the Battery Box Operation section on page 1-10. • Plug the scanner's 9-pin connector at the end of the coil cord into one end of the battery box. • An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 3603 to the RS-232C input device. Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other to the appropriate port on the host device. Figure 1-2.
User’s Guide Wand Emulation For external power operation: • Plug the 9-pin connector at the end of the scanner's coil cord into one end of the battery box. • Use the appropriate output cable from the battery box to connect the LS 3603 to the host device. • Connect one end of this cable to the battery box and the other to the appropriate port on the host device. • Plug the power supply connector into the receptacle on the side of the battery box. Connect the power supply plug into an AC outlet.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation (Contd) Figure 1-3. Wand Emulation OCIA, OCR, IBM 4683, Keyboard Wedges See the instructions packed with the appropriate Synapse cable.
User’s Guide Ready, Test, Scan 1. Ready Make sure connections are secure. 2. Test Aim the scanner away from you and press the trigger. When you press the trigger, the scanning beam is energized for approximately 3.0 seconds (default). 3. Scan Make sure the symbol you want to scan is within the scanning range. See the LS 3603 Decode Zone diagram on page 1-11. Aim and press the trigger. The scan beam and red SCAN LED will light for about 3.0 seconds, or until a successful decode.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Aiming Scan the Entire Symbol • Your scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol. • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. • Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together. • A short, high tone beep indicates a good decode. RIGHT WRONG 012345 012345 Hold at an Angle Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code.
User’s Guide Hands Free The LS 3603 can be used as a fixed-mount scanner with the Scanstand Plus or IntelliStand model stands. Scanstand Plus Operation The Scanstand Plus may be used for all host interfaces except wand emulation with Norand terminals. Place the LS 3603 in the Scanstand Plus with the nose pointing toward the target bar code, and pull the trigger. The scanner will operate in a continuous-on mode, decoding any bar code placed over the target bar code.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Battery Box Operation When using the LS 3603 with a battery box, you can use either an alkaline battery (recommended), or a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery. Low battery power is signaled by four short, high tone beeps, coupled with scanning interruptions. If this occurs, change or recharge the battery as soon as possible. Changing the Battery • To open the battery box, push up on the flanges at one end of the pack. • Remove the old battery.
User’s Guide LS 3603 Decode Zone Figure 1-4.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. • Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. • Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based detergent. • Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window.
User’s Guide What If... Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions? You Should • Check the system power; is there a battery in the battery box? • Be sure the scanner is programmed for the terminal in use. • Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the type of bar code you are scanning. • Check for loose cable connections. • Check the symbol to make sure it is not defaced. • Try scanning test symbols of the same code type.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Factory Service If you have a problem, contact the Symbol Support Center at the telephone number on page 1-15. Before calling, have the model number and several of your bar code symbols at hand. Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem.
User’s Guide Symbol Support Center In the U.S.A., for service information, warranty information or technical assistance call: SYMBOL SUPPORT CENTER 1-800-653-5350 If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. Canada Mississauga, Ontario Canadian Headquarters (905) 629-7226 Europe Wokingham, England European Headquarters 01734-771-222 (Inside UK) +44-1734-771222 (Outside UK) Asia Singapore Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Accessories Required Accessories LS 3603 scanners are sent as a package with required accessories, listed in the Product Ordering Guide. Optional accessories are available at extra cost. Optional Accessories Optional accessories, listed in the Product Ordering Guide, include various stands and holders, which are supplied at extra cost. Additional units of standard accessories may also be purchased at extra cost.
User’s Guide Technical Specifictions Table 1-1. Technical Specifications ITEM DESCRIPTION Power Requirements* Wand RS-232C Synapse 4.8 (min) to 14.0 VDC (max) 150 mA @ 5V typical 150 mA @ 5V typical 150 mA @ 5V typical Decode Capability The LS 3603 can be programmed to decode the following code types: UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN 128, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 93, and MSI/Plessey. Set code length(s) for any 2 of 5 code type.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 1-1. (Continued) Technical Specifications ITEM DESCRIPTION Operating Temperature -22° to 122°F -30° to 50°C Storage Temperature -40° to 140°F -40° to 60°C Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Coil Cable Length 9-12 ft. Durability 6-ft. drop to concrete 1.8 m Dimensions Height Length Width 6.3 in. 5 in. 2.8 in. Laser Classifications 274-365 cm (depending on host) 16 cm 12.7 cm 7.
User’s Guide Pin-outs Table 1-2. Pin-outs PIN RS-232 Wand Synapse 1 Not Used Not Used Not Used 2 VBAT 4.8-14.0V VBAT 4.8-14.0V VBAT 4.8-14.
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Chapter 2 Programming Overview Before programming, follow the instructions beginning on page 1-2 The LS 3603 is programmed by scanning appropriate bar codes. The bar codes are arranged in RS-232C, Wand and Synapse sections. Not all of the available parameters necessarily apply to your specific host systems. If, for example, the selected host is a wand emulator, and you enable Baud Rate, the parameter will be ignored until such time as a host recognizing that parameter is selected.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter. For example, if you want to add Code 39 to the Wand parameters, simply scan the Add Code 39 bar code in the Wand Code Types section. The LS 3603 will issue a warble tone, signifying a successful parameter entry. If you want to add or change prefixes and suffixes you will have to scan several bar codes. This procedure is described in Parameter Descriptions.
Programming Set Default Parameter Host Interface Code Code Types Code Lengths Code 39 Full ASCI Decode Options UPC-E/UPC-A Check Digit Convert UPC-E to UPC-A EAN Zero Extend Transmit No Decode Message UPC/EAN Supplemental Code 39 Check Digit ITF-14/EAN-13 Conversion MSI/Plessey Check Digit MSI/Plessey Check Digit Alg.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Parameter Descriptions • Set Parameter Defaults Scanning the SET ALL DEFAULTS bar code on page 3-3 returns all parameters to the values listed in the Default Table. (See page 2-29.) • Host Interface Code Scan the bar code corresponding to your host type. You must select a host type when you first set up the scanner and whenever you change host types. • Code Types The bar code menu selections enable the scanner to decode any or all of the following symbologies.
Programming • Code 39 Full ASCII The ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard. The first 32 codes are non-printable and are assigned to keyboard control characters such as BACKSPACE and RETURN. The other 96 are called printable codes because all but SPACE and DELETE produce visible characters.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide • Decode Options (Continued) Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Select whether UPC/EAN is decoded with or without supplemental characters. Supplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). If UPC/EAN with supplemental characters is selected, UPC/EAN symbols without supplemental characters won't be decoded.
Programming • Decode Options (Continued) Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) When you select the scan and store option, 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. Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the “triggering” symbol. See page 2-21 for further details.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide • Decode Options (Continued) UPC/EAN Security Level The LS 3603 offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. 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.
Programming • UPC A and E Preamble Three options are given for the lead-in characters of decoded UPC-A or UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device. Select one preamble for UPC-A decodes and one for UPC-E decodes. These lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol itself. The three options are: • a system character only • the country code and system character • no preamble The system character is the digit printed to the extreme left of a UPC symbol.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide •RS-232C Options Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting must match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data will not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form. Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character.
Programming RS-232C Options (Continued) Hardware Handshaking If RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted with the following sequence: (Note that the DTR signal is hard wired active.) • The scanner reads the CTS line for activity. If CTS is asserted, the scanner will wait up to two seconds for the host to negate the CTS line. If, after one second the CTS line is still asserted, the scanner will sound a transmit error and any scanned data will be lost.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232C Options (Continued) Figure 2-1.
Programming RS-232C Options (Continued) Software Handshaking This parameter controls the data transmission process. It may be used instead of, but not in conjunction with, hardware handshaking. The scanner provides five software handshaking options, listed below. Refer to the flow chart on the following page. 1. None 2. ACK/NAK Only The ACK/NAK option checks the result of a transmission.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232C Options (Continued) Software Handshaking 5. XON/XOFF When enabled, the scanner assumes an XON for the first transmission, and transmits scanned data until an XOFF is received. Transmission continues when an XON character is received. This option is automatically disabled when the unit is in Low Power mode. Figure 2-2.
Programming RS-232C Options (Continued) 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 (one or two) selected depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate. Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements. ASCII Format When enabled, this parameter transmits data in an 8-bit ASCII format.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide • Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in low power mode, the scanner powers down after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt. To ensure the integrity and proper operation of this product, it is recommended that the low power mode be set for RS-232C and Wand modes, and continuous power mode for Synapse mode.
Programming Supported Features By Host Type Table 2-1.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 2-1.
Programming Beeper Indications Table 2-2. Beeper Indications Standard Use Beeper Sequence Indication 1 Beep - short high tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 Beeps - short high tone Low battery power. 4 Beeps - long low tone A format or transmission error has been detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This will occur if a unit is not properly configured. Check option settings.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 2-2. (Continued) Beeper Indications Code 39 Buffering Beeper Sequence Indication 1 Beep - hi/lo tone New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer. 3 Beeps - long high tone Code 39 buffer is full. 1 Beep - lo/hi/lo tone The buffer was erased, or there was an attempt to transmit an empty buffer. When the Code 39 buffer was empty, the scanner read a command to clear or to transmit a Code 39 buffer. 2 Beeps - long high tone Error in data transmission.
Programming Code 39 Buffering While there is data in the transmission buffer, deleting Code 39 buffering capability via the parameter menu is not allowed. The buffer will hold 250 bytes of information. To allow disabling of Code 39 buffering, first force the buffer transmission (see Transmit Buffer) or clear the buffer. Buffer Data To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Transmit Buffer To transmit the buffer, read a symbol containing either the first or second condition: 1. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character. • The unit signals that the transmission buffer has been sent (a hi/lo beep). • Unit sends the buffer. • Unit clears the buffer. TRANSMIT BUFFER 2. A Code 39 bar code with leading character other than a space. • The unit signals a good decode and buffering of that decode has occurred by giving a hi/lo beep.
Programming ASCII Character Set Table 2-3. ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 2-3. (Continued) ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.
Programming Table 2-3. (Continued) ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 2-3.
Programming Table 2-3.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 2-3. (Continued) ASCII Character Set Numeric Keypad Keystroke Numeric Keypad Keystroke Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 * 6049 1 6056 8 6043 + 6050 2 6057 9 6044 Undefined 6051 3 6058 Enter 6045 - 6062 4 6059 Num Lock 6046 .
Programming Default Table Table 2-4.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Table 2-4.
Programming Terminal Specific RS-232C Three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own fixed format options. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal will set the defaults listed below. Table 2-5.
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Chapter 3 Parameter Menus Set Default Parameter Host Interface Select RS-232C Parameters Fixed Format Options Code Types Code 2 of 5 Lengths Decode Options UPC-A Preamble UPC-E Preamble Intercharacter Delay Data Transmission Formats Prefix/Suffix Values Transmit Code ID Character Transmit AIM ID Character Laser On Time-out Scanstand/IntelliStand Time-out Baud Rate Parity Beep on BEL Hardware Handshaking Software Handshaking Stop Bit Select ASCII Format Power Mode page 3-3 page 3-4 page 3-5 page 3-6 page 3
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Parameters Wand Host Interface Code Types Code 2 of 5 Lengths Decode Options Laser On Time-out Scanstand/IntelliStand Time-out Power Mode Wand Emulator Bar Output Variable Leading Margin Convert All To Code 39 page 3-37 page 3-38 page 3-41 page 3-43 page 3-45 page 3-47 page 3-48 page 3-49 page 3-50 page 3-52 Synapse Parameters Code Types Code 2 of 5 Lengths Decode Options UPC-A Preamble UPC-E Preamble Data Transmission Formats Prefix/Suffix Values Transmit Code I
Parameter Menus Set Default Parameters Refer to the Default Table on page 2-29 To set defaults for any or all host types, scan the appropriate bar code below. Then select a specific host interface on the next page.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Host Interface Select To select a host interface, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Fixed Format Options Select fixed format options for the terminals listed below.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Code Type Add or delete specific code types by scanning the appropriate bar code(s).
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Code Type ADD EAN-8 DELETE EAN-8 ADD EAN-13 DELETE EAN-13 ADD I 2 OF 5 DELETE I 2 OF 5 ADD D 2 OF 5 DELETE D 2 OF 5 3-7
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Code Type 3-8 ADD CODE 128 DELETE CODE 128 ADD MSI/Plessey DELETE MSI/Plessey ADD CODE 93 DELETE CODE ADD EAN 128 DELETE EAN 128
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Code 2 of 5 Lengths To set the lengths for each code type: 1. Scan the desired option. 2. Scan two bar codes on page 3-10 for each desired length. For example, for a length of “12”, scan “1” then “2”. For a length of “3”, scan “0”, then “3”. You must always scan two bar codes for each length. 3. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Code Lengths 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 3-10
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Decode Options TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A 3-11
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Decode Options DECODE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS IGNORE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND TRANSMIT “NO DECODE” MESSAGE DO NOT TRANSMIT “NO DECODE” MESSAGE 3-12
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Decode Options ENABLE CLSI EDITING DISABLE CLSI EDITING ENABLE NOTIS EDITING DISABLE NOTIS EDITING ENABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII DISABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII VERIFTY CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT DO NOT VERIFY CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT 3-13
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Decode Options ITF-14/EAN-13 CONVERSION ENABLED ITF-14/EAN-13 CONVERSION DISABLED BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE BUFFER CODE 39 DO NOT BUFFER CODE 39 3-14
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Decode Options UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 1 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3 3-15
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Decode Options ENABLE 1 MSI/Plessey CHECK DIGIT ENABLE 2 MSI/Plessey CHECK DIGITS MSI 2 CHECK DIGITS MOD 10 - MOD 10 MSI 2 CHECK DIGITS MOD 11 - MOD 10 ENABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY DISABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY 3-16
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host UPC-A Preamble Select one option for UPC-A preamble by scanning the appropriate bar code.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host UPC-E Preamble Select one option for UPC-E preamble by scanning the appropriate bar code.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Intercharacter Delay To set a host communications intercharacter delay: 1. Scan the INTERCHARACTER DELAY bar code below. 2. Scan two bar codes on the next page which represent the desired delay (from 00 to 99 msec). You must always scan two bar codes. 3.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Intercharacter Delay 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 3-20
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Data Transmission Formats Scan the option you wish to set.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Prefix/Suffix Values To set a PREFIX/SUFFIX value: 1. Scan the option bar code you wish to set. 2. Scan four bar codes on the next page which correspond to the ASCII value or keystroke you wish to assign. The ENTER key is the default for all options. 3.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Prefix/Suffix Values 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 3-23
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Transmit Code ID Character Select whether to enable or disable this parameter.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Transmit AIM ID Character Select whether to enable or disable this parameter.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Laser On Time-out To select a laser on time-out, scan the bar code below or on the next page corresponding to the desired time. 3-26 0.5 SECONDS 1.0 SECONDS 1.5 SECONDS 2.0 SECONDS 2.5 SECONDS 3.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Laser On Time-out 3.5 SECONDS 4.0 SECONDS 4.5 SECONDS 5.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Scanstand/IntelliStand Time-out To select a Scanstand/IntelliStand time-out, scan the bar code below corresponding to the desired time-out.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Baud Rate Set the baud rate for RS-232C transmission.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parity Set the type of parity for RS-232C transmission.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Beep on BEL Select whether or not enable this parameter.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Hardware Handshaking Select the type of RS-232C hardware handshaking protocol.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host Software Handshaking Select the type of RS-232C software handshaking protocol.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Stop Bit Select Select the desired number of stop bits for RS-232C communications.
Parameter Menus RS-232 Host ASCII Data Format Select either 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII format for RS-232C communications.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Power Mode Select whether the laser remains on continuously, or turns off after a decode attempt (Low Power).
Parameter Menus Wand Host Interface Select the appropriate host by scanning one of the bar codes below.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Code Type Add or delete specific code types by scanning the appropriate bar code(s).
Parameter Menus Wand Host Code Type ADD EAN-8 DELETE EAN-8 ADD EAN-13 DELETE EAN-13 ADD I 2 OF 5 DELETE I 2 OF 5 ADD D 2 OF 5 DELETE D 2 OF 5 3-39
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Code Type 3-40 ADD CODE 128 DELETE CODE 128 ADD MSI/Plessey DELETE MSI/Plessey ADD CODE 93 DELETE CODE ADD EAN 128 DELETE EAN 128
Parameter Menus Wand Host Code 2 of 5 Lengths To set the lengths for each code type: 1. Scan the desired option. 2. Scan two bar codes on page 3-42 for each desired length. For example, for a length of “12”, scan “1” then “2”. For a length of “3”, scan “0”, then “3”. You must always scan two bar codes for each length. 3. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Code Lengths 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 3-42
Parameter Menus Wand Host Decode Options DECODE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS IGNORE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE ENABLE 1 MSI/Plessey CHECK DIGIT ENABLE 2 MSI/Plessey CHECK DIGITS 3-43
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Decode Options MSI 2 CHECK DIGITS MOD 10 - MOD 10 MSI 2 CHECK DIGITS MOD 11 - MOD 10 ENABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY DISABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 1 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3 3-44
Parameter Menus Wand Host Laser On Time-out To select a laser on time-out, scan the bar code below or on the next page corresponding to the desired time. 0.5 SECONDS 1.0 SECONDS 1.5 SECONDS 2.0 SECONDS 2.5 SECONDS 3.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Laser On Time-out 3-46 3.5 SECONDS 4.0 SECONDS 4.5 SECONDS 5.
Parameter Menus Wand Host Scanstand/IntelliStand Time-out To select a Scanstand/IntelliStand time-out, scan the bar code below corresponding to the desired time-out.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Power Mode Select whether the laser remains on continuously, or turns off after a decode attempt (Low Power).
Parameter Menus Wand Host Wand Emulator Bar Output Select the option that matches your host system.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Variable Leading Margin Select a variable leading margin.
Parameter Menus Wand Host Variable Leading Margin 140 msec 170 msec 180 msec 150 msec 190 msec 160 msec 200 msec 3-51
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Wand Host Convert All to Code 39 Select whether or not to convert the decoded output to Code 39.
Parameter Menus Synapse Code Type Add or delete specific code types by scanning the appropriate bar code(s).
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Code Type 3-54 ADD EAN-8 DELETE EAN-8 ADD EAN-13 DELETE EAN-13 ADD I 2 OF 5 DELETE I 2 OF 5 ADD D 2 OF 5 DELETE D 2 OF 5
Parameter Menus Synapse Code Type ADD CODE 128 DELETE CODE 128 ADD MSI/Plessey DELETE MSI/Plessey ADD CODE 93 DELETE CODE ADD EAN 128 DELETE EAN 128 3-55
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Code 2 of 5 Lengths To set the lengths for each code type: 1. Scan the desired option. 2. Scan two bar codes on page 3-57 for each desired length. For example, for a length of “12”, scan “1” then “2”. For a length of “3”, scan “0”, then “3”. You must always scan two bar codes for each length. 3. If you make an error, or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL.
Parameter Menus Synapse Code Lengths 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 3-57
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Decode Options TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT 3-58 DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A
Parameter Menus Synapse Decode Options DECODE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS IGNORE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND TRANSMIT “NO DECODE” MESSAGE DO NOT TRANSMIT “NO DECODE” MESSAGE 3-59
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Decode Options ENABLE CLSI EDITING DISABLE CLSI EDITING ENABLE NOTIS EDITING DISABLE NOTIS EDITING 3-60 ENABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII DISABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII VERIFTY CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT DO NOT VERIFY CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT
Parameter Menus Synapse Decode Options ITF-14/EAN-13 CONVERSION ENABLED ITF-14/EAN-13 CONVERSION DISABLED BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE BUFFER CODE 39 DO NOT BUFFER CODE 39 3-61
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Decode Options UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 0 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 1 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 3 3-62
Parameter Menus Synapse Decode Options ENABLE 1 MSI/Plessey CHECK DIGIT ENABLE 2 MSI/Plessey CHECK DIGITS MSI 2 CHECK DIGITS MOD 10 - MOD 10 MSI 2 CHECK DIGITS MOD 11 - MOD 10 ENABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY DISABLE CODABAR DECODE REDUNDANCY 3-63
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse UPC-A Preamble Select one option for UPC-A preamble by scanning the appropriate bar code.
Parameter Menus Synaps UPC-E Preamble Select one option for UPC-E preamble by scanning the appropriate bar code.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Data Transmission Formats Scan the option you wish to set.
Parameter Menus Synapse Prefix/Suffix Values To set a PREFIX/SUFFIX value: 1. Scan the option bar code you wish to set. 2. Scan four bar codes on the next page which correspond to the ASCII value or keystroke you wish to assign. The ENTER key is the default for all options. 3.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Prefix/Suffix Values 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 3-68
Parameter Menus Synapse Transmit Code ID Character Select whether to enable or disable this parameter.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Transmit AIM ID Character Select whether to enable or disable this parameter.
Parameter Menus Synapse Laser On Time-out To select a laser on time-out, scan the bar code below or on the next page corresponding to the desired time. 0.5 SECONDS 1.0 SECONDS 1.5 SECONDS 2.0 SECONDS 2.5 SECONDS 3.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Laser On Time-out 3-72 3.5 SECONDS 4.0 SECONDS 4.5 SECONDS 5.
Parameter Menus Synapse Scanstand/IntelliStand Time-out To select a Scanstand/IntelliStand time-out, scan the bar code below corresponding to the desired time-out.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide Synapse Power Mode Select whether the laser remains on continuously, or turns off after a decode attempt (Low Power).
Chapter 4 Glossary 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. BIT - Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide CODE 3 OF 9 (CODE 39) - A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.
Glossary IEC CLASS I (IEC 825 Class I) - 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.
LS 3603 Product Reference Guide SCANNER - An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1. Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code. 2. Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light (more light reflected from spaces). 3. Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar pattern.
