User Manual

CHAPTER 2 SCANNING
Introduction
This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general instructions and tips about
scanning, and decode ranges.
Beeper Definitions
The scanner communicates 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
Low/medium/high beep 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. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option setting.
5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Low/high/low beep ADF transmit error.
High/high/high/low beep RS-232 receive error.
Parameter Menu Scanning
Short high beep Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed.
Low/high beep Input error, incorrect bar code or “Cancel” scanned, wrong entry,
incorrect bar code programming sequence; remain in program
mode.