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... or by one or more of , or in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Motorola, Inc. All software, including firmware, furnished to use a licensed program in Motorola products. The user agrees to maintain Motorola's copyright notice on any portion thereof. ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by the user without permission in part...
... or by one or more of , or in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Motorola, Inc. All software, including firmware, furnished to use a licensed program in Motorola products. The user agrees to maintain Motorola's copyright notice on any portion thereof. ii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide © 2007-2009 by the user without permission in part...
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vi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base 2-7 Decode Zones ...2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-2 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter ...
vi Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Scanning in Presentation Mode 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand 2-6 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base 2-7 Decode Zones ...2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-7 Chapter 4: User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-2 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences/Miscellaneous Options Parameter ...
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viii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults 8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters 8-4 Port Address ...8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 8-5 Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface Introduction ...Break 10-12 Keyboard Maps ...10-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 10-15 Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation 11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 11-4 Scanner Emulation Host 11-5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through 11-6 Convert Newer Code Types 11-7 Module Width ...11...
viii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults 8-3 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters 8-4 Port Address ...8-4 Convert Unknown to Code 39 8-5 Chapter 9: Wand Emulation Interface Introduction ...Break 10-12 Keyboard Maps ...10-13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 10-15 Chapter 11: Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...11-1 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation 11-2 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 11-4 Scanner Emulation Host 11-5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 11-5 Parameter Pass-Through 11-6 Convert Newer Code Types 11-7 Module Width ...11...
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x Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 13-28 Convert Code 39 to EAN-13 13...13-50 MSI ...13-51 Enable/Disable MSI 13-51 Set Lengths for MSI 13-51 MSI Check Digits ...13-53 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s 13-53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 13-54 Chinese 2 of 5 ...13-54 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 13-54 Matrix...Matrix 2 of 5 13-55 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 13-56 Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy 13-57 Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit 13-57 Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 to Code 32 13-29 Code 32 Prefix ...13-29 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 13-42 I ...
x Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 13-28 Convert Code 39 to EAN-13 13...13-50 MSI ...13-51 Enable/Disable MSI 13-51 Set Lengths for MSI 13-51 MSI Check Digits ...13-53 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s 13-53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm 13-54 Chinese 2 of 5 ...13-54 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 13-54 Matrix...Matrix 2 of 5 13-55 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 13-56 Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy 13-57 Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit 13-57 Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 to Code 32 13-29 Code 32 Prefix ...13-29 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 13-42 I ...
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xii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes 14-6 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued 14-7 Parsing Rule Example 14-16 Field Update Procedure 14-...
xii Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes 14-6 AAMVA Parse Field Bar Codes (continued 14-7 Parsing Rule Example 14-16 Field Update Procedure 14-...
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... connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner. NOTE The Symbol DS6708 premier digital decoder does not support imaging. For imaging features and parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for selecting these features...
... connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the Symbol DS6708 Standard Range digital scanner. NOTE The Symbol DS6708 premier digital decoder does not support imaging. For imaging features and parameters, refer to the Symbol DS6707 Digital Imager Scanner Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-83978-xx. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for selecting these features...
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...Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port. • Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner... features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in the 2D bar codes on...
...Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, RS-232 Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner with an RS-232 host, such as point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port. • Chapter 9, Wand Emulation Interface describes how to set up the digital scanner... features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the digital scanner. • Chapter 14, Driver's License Set Up (DS6708-DL) describes how to program the digital scanner to read and utilize the data contained in the 2D bar codes on...
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...during shipment if the approved shipping container is available at : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set forth in service agreements. If you have the ...following information available: • Serial number of this guide and all Symbol guides are used . Shipping the units improperly...
...during shipment if the approved shipping container is available at : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. When contacting Enterprise Mobility support, please have a problem with the Symbol DS6708 digital scanner, and includes basic set forth in service agreements. If you have the ...following information available: • Serial number of this guide and all Symbol guides are used . Shipping the units improperly...
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With support for extended periods of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in a digital scanner. LED Beeper Scan Window Trigger Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Base Angle Adjustment Knob (2) Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for a variety of time. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture.
With support for extended periods of commonly used interfaces, the DS6708 provides the best value in a digital scanner. LED Beeper Scan Window Trigger Figure 1-1 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Base Angle Adjustment Knob (2) Figure 1-2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner with Base Whether in hand-held mode or presentation mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for a variety of time. Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS6708 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture.
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...IBM 468X/469X hosts. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for servicing. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. use this to return the equipment for Windows® environment): North ... is the approved shipping container; 1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to the HID keyboard interface type. See page xvii for damage. The digital scanner connects to a portable data terminal, a controller,...
...IBM 468X/469X hosts. This interface supports the following international keyboards (for servicing. If the digital scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. use this to return the equipment for Windows® environment): North ... is the approved shipping container; 1 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Supported Interfaces The DS 6708 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to the HID keyboard interface type. See page xvii for damage. The digital scanner connects to a portable data terminal, a controller,...
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...instructions. To host Synapse Smart Cable Synapse Adapter Cable To digital scanner Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. 1 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided ...interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port). 3. Connect the interface cable to the digital scanner: 1. Plug the other end of the power supply into the power jack on page 1-3. 2. The Synapse cable has built-...
...instructions. To host Synapse Smart Cable Synapse Adapter Cable To digital scanner Figure 1-5 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. 1 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly) NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided ...interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port). 3. Connect the interface cable to the digital scanner: 1. Plug the other end of the power supply into the power jack on page 1-3. 2. The Synapse cable has built-...
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... mount to a specific host type. Mounting the Digital Scanner Desk Mount Use the optional desk mount for information about programming the digital scanner using this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. Simply place the mount on a flat surface. 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in place when...
... mount to a specific host type. Mounting the Digital Scanner Desk Mount Use the optional desk mount for information about programming the digital scanner using this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program. Simply place the mount on a flat surface. 1 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Configuring the Digital Scanner To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in place when...
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... beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Code 39 Buffering High/low beeps New Code 39 data was scanned. 3 long low beeps Out of memory. 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low...
... beeps Keyboard parameter selected. Code 39 Buffering High/low beeps New Code 39 data was scanned. 3 long low beeps Out of memory. 2 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Table 2-1 Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low...
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...local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Ensure all connections are secure (see Trigger Mode on page 4-9.) Figure 2-11 Laser Aiming Pattern If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code. When the digital scanner senses movement,...Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on and ready to indicate status. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code. 2 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep ...
...local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Ensure all connections are secure (see Trigger Mode on page 4-9.) Figure 2-11 Laser Aiming Pattern If necessary, the digital scanner turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code. When the digital scanner senses movement,...Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the digital scanner (see Setting Up the Digital Scanner on and ready to indicate status. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 3. Aim the digital scanner at the bar code. 2 - 4 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep ...
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... Incorrect Aiming 012345 For more information on poor quality or difficult bar codes, until the digital scanner beeps, indicating the bar code is farther from the symbol. Aiming Hold the digital scanner between two and nine inches (depending on the symbol. see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the...
... Incorrect Aiming 012345 For more information on poor quality or difficult bar codes, until the digital scanner beeps, indicating the bar code is farther from the symbol. Aiming Hold the digital scanner between two and nine inches (depending on the symbol. see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the...
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... 2-14 Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand To operate the digital scanner in the aiming pattern. When you place the digital scanner in the stand's "cup," the digital scanner's built-in sensor places the digital scanner in presentation mode. Insert the digital scanner in the Intellistand by placing the front of the digital scanner. 4. For more information on host connections). 2. 2 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
... 2-14 Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Intellistand To operate the digital scanner in the aiming pattern. When you place the digital scanner in the stand's "cup," the digital scanner's built-in sensor places the digital scanner in presentation mode. Insert the digital scanner in the Intellistand by placing the front of the digital scanner. 4. For more information on host connections). 2. 2 - 6 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide...
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.... Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. The digital scanner automatically reverts back to Hand-Held Mode 1. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Scanning 2 - 7 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base The DS6707 digital scanner with the Digital Scanner 1. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern. Lift the scanner for hand-held mode...
.... Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. The digital scanner automatically reverts back to Hand-Held Mode 1. Upon successful decode, the digital scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Scanning 2 - 7 Scanning with the Digital Scanner with Base The DS6707 digital scanner with the Digital Scanner 1. Center the symbol in the aiming pattern. Lift the scanner for hand-held mode...
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c m W 10 3 1 .6 i d t 5 12.7 h DS6708 o 00 f 5 mil (Code 39) 0.9 5.4 10 mil I 2 of 5 1.0 7.9 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) 0.9 8.4 0.9 2.6 20 mil (Code 39) Postnet F 5 12.7 i e l 10 25.4 d 12.9 12.5 In . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Figure 2-16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes 2 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Zones Note: Typical performance at 73.4O F (23O C) on high quality symbols. In .
c m W 10 3 1 .6 i d t 5 12.7 h DS6708 o 00 f 5 mil (Code 39) 0.9 5.4 10 mil I 2 of 5 1.0 7.9 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) 0.9 8.4 0.9 2.6 20 mil (Code 39) Postnet F 5 12.7 i e l 10 25.4 d 12.9 12.5 In . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Figure 2-16 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 1D Bar Codes 2 - 8 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide Decode Zones Note: Typical performance at 73.4O F (23O C) on high quality symbols. In .
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c m W 10 3 1 .6 i d t 5 12.7 h DS6708 o 00 f 6.6 mil PDF417 1.4 5.2 10 mil QR Code 2.6 6.8 PDF417 (10 mil) 1.4 6.2 10 mil MicroPDF 2.3 7.50 Datamatrix (10 mil) 1.10 7.50 1.5 35 mil Maxicode 12.8 F 5 12.7 i e l 10 25.4 d In . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Figure 2-17 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 2D Bar Codes Scanning 2 - 9 In . Note: Typical performance at 73.4O F (23O C) on high quality symbols.
c m W 10 3 1 .6 i d t 5 12.7 h DS6708 o 00 f 6.6 mil PDF417 1.4 5.2 10 mil QR Code 2.6 6.8 PDF417 (10 mil) 1.4 6.2 10 mil MicroPDF 2.3 7.50 Datamatrix (10 mil) 1.10 7.50 1.5 35 mil Maxicode 12.8 F 5 12.7 i e l 10 25.4 d In . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 12.7 25.4 38.1 Depth of Field Figure 2-17 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Decode Zone for 2D Bar Codes Scanning 2 - 9 In . Note: Typical performance at 73.4O F (23O C) on high quality symbols.
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...Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide S Scan Area. SDK. Shared Key authentication is often 255.255.255.0. Soft Reset. The lighter element of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with the IP address to turn part of a bar code symbol. A pattern of a bar code formed by the background between bars. A subset of the symbol. SVTP. Symbol...roaming service. Scanner. Symbol Terminal Enabler Program. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP network into a digitized bar pattern. A scannable unit that uses a checking algorithm to symbol width. Symbol Height. ...
...Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide S Scan Area. SDK. Shared Key authentication is often 255.255.255.0. Soft Reset. The lighter element of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with the IP address to turn part of a bar code symbol. A pattern of a bar code formed by the background between bars. A subset of the symbol. SVTP. Symbol...roaming service. Scanner. Symbol Terminal Enabler Program. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP network into a digitized bar pattern. A scannable unit that uses a checking algorithm to symbol width. Symbol Height. ...