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... the Send Alt 2 parameter, updated the default interfaces to User Preferences. Added bar codes for "Timeout Between Decodes" to Keyboard Wedge and USB, removed patent and regulatory information, updated web addresses, Scan1232 chapter and Feedback chapter. Motorola rebranding, changed Set Length(s) for Bookland ISBN, new UPC supplemental decode options, report software version, report MIMIC version, report Synapse cable, COM port, prefix/suffix value. Updated service information, removed IBM XT bar code and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge chapter, add French Belgian country codes, added...
... the Send Alt 2 parameter, updated the default interfaces to User Preferences. Added bar codes for "Timeout Between Decodes" to Keyboard Wedge and USB, removed patent and regulatory information, updated web addresses, Scan1232 chapter and Feedback chapter. Motorola rebranding, changed Set Length(s) for Bookland ISBN, new UPC supplemental decode options, report software version, report MIMIC version, report Synapse cable, COM port, prefix/suffix value. Updated service information, removed IBM XT bar code and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge chapter, add French Belgian country codes, added...
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... Power Mode ...4-6 Laser On Time ...4-7 Beep After Good Decode 4-8 Timeout Between Decodes 4-9 Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction ...5-1 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-2 Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters 5-3 Keyboard Wedge Host Types 5-4 Keyboard Wedge Host Types 5-4 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes 5-5 Ignore Unknown Characters 5-7 Keystroke Delay ...5-8 Intra-Keystroke Delay 5-9 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation 5-9 Caps Lock On ...5-10 Caps Lock Override 5-10 Convert Wedge Data 5-11 Function Key Mapping 5-12 FN1 Substitution ...5-13 Send Make...
... Power Mode ...4-6 Laser On Time ...4-7 Beep After Good Decode 4-8 Timeout Between Decodes 4-9 Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction ...5-1 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface 5-2 Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters 5-3 Keyboard Wedge Host Types 5-4 Keyboard Wedge Host Types 5-4 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes 5-5 Ignore Unknown Characters 5-7 Keystroke Delay ...5-8 Intra-Keystroke Delay 5-9 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation 5-9 Caps Lock On ...5-10 Caps Lock Override 5-10 Convert Wedge Data 5-11 Function Key Mapping 5-12 FN1 Substitution ...5-13 Send Make...
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... Symbol LS2208 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58807-xx, provides general information to : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. Motorola is not responsible for servicing and will be given specific directions. Service Information If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business partner for your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for support. When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have a problem with the scanner...
... Symbol LS2208 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58807-xx, provides general information to : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. Motorola is not responsible for servicing and will be given specific directions. Service Information If you purchased your Enterprise Mobility business product from a Motorola business partner, contact that business partner for your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for support. When contacting Enterprise Mobility Support, please have a problem with the scanner...
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... the Synapse Smart Cable to the host. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Align the 'S' on the Synapse adapter cable with the tip of hosts. Carefully slide out the cable. 3. Getting Started 1 - 5 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface NOTE See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cable. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in . 3. Symbol's Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to which it...
... the Synapse Smart Cable to the host. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Align the 'S' on the Synapse adapter cable with the tip of hosts. Carefully slide out the cable. 3. Getting Started 1 - 5 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface NOTE See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cable. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in . 3. Symbol's Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to which it...
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... data. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is not properly configured. This occurs if a unit is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Check option setting. 5 low beeps...
... data. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. Short high beep A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is not properly configured. This occurs if a unit is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Check option setting. 5 low beeps...
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See the host chapter for programming instructions. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. For assistance, contact your host. 2. Ensure all connections are secure. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. Aim the scanner at the bar code. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Press the trigger. 3. See each host chapter and Chapter 4, User Preferences, Chapter 12...
See the host chapter for programming instructions. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. For assistance, contact your host. 2. Ensure all connections are secure. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. Aim the scanner at the bar code. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Press the trigger. 3. See each host chapter and Chapter 4, User Preferences, Chapter 12...
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...to the host. Move the scanner closer to the scanner. No power to or further from the bar code. Symbol is not programmed for the correct host type. Possible Solutions Check the system power. for loose cable connections. Be sure the scanner is not programmed not decode. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Ensure the power supply is incorrect. Distance between scanner and bar code is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible...
...to the host. Move the scanner closer to the scanner. No power to or further from the bar code. Symbol is not programmed for the correct host type. Possible Solutions Check the system power. for loose cable connections. Be sure the scanner is not programmed not decode. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Ensure the power supply is incorrect. Distance between scanner and bar code is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible...
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... Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data is in the correct state. Be sure editing options (e.g., ADF, UPC-E to work with the host. For a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure the system is programmed for contact information. NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your scanner.) For RS-232, ensure the scanner's communication parameters match the host's settings.
... Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data is in the correct state. Be sure editing options (e.g., ADF, UPC-E to work with the host. For a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure the system is programmed for contact information. NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your scanner.) For RS-232, ensure the scanner's communication parameters match the host's settings.
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... power to scan. Stop Bit Select One One One One One One One ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit Beep On Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable RTS Line State Low High Low Low Low = No Low data to send High Prefix None None None None None STX (1003) None *In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is low, scanning is enabled. **If you scan Nixdorf Mode B without connecting the scanner...
... power to scan. Stop Bit Select One One One One One One One ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 7-Bit 8-Bit Beep On Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable RTS Line State Low High Low Low Low = No Low data to send High Prefix None None None None None STX (1003) None *In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is low, scanning is enabled. **If you scan Nixdorf Mode B without connecting the scanner...
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Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter includes IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up the scanner. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option
Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter includes IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up the scanner. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option
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... specific host information. If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable, you must select a host type. Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit on page 12-13. Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in Chapter 1, Getting Started. To return all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the Symbol LS2208 scanner...
... specific host information. If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable, you must select a host type. Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, scan the Do Not Transmit UPC-A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit on page 12-13. Other parameters, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in Chapter 1, Getting Started. To return all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the Symbol LS2208 scanner...
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...12 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Table 12-1 Symbology Default Table (continued) Parameter Default Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 12 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable Codabar (NW - 7) Codabar Disable Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 CLSI Editing Disable NOTIS Editing Disable MSI MSI Disable Set Length(s) for MSI 4 to 55 MSI Check Digits One Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) GS1 DataBar-14 Disable GS1...
...12 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Table 12-1 Symbology Default Table (continued) Parameter Default Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 12 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable Codabar (NW - 7) Codabar Disable Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 CLSI Editing Disable NOTIS Editing Disable MSI MSI Disable Set Length(s) for MSI 4 to 55 MSI Check Digits One Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) GS1 DataBar-14 Disable GS1...
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... EAN-13 bar codes starting with either to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). If the symbol does not have supplemental characters. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that there is no supplemental. • If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-8 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 12-12 before transmitting its data to EAN-13 bar codes starting...
... EAN-13 bar codes starting with either to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). If the symbol does not have supplemental characters. The scanner transmits UPC/EAN bar codes that do not have that there is no supplemental. • If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-8 to enable Bookland EAN, and select a format using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 12-12 before transmitting its data to EAN-13 bar codes starting...
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... buffer, you select Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only. To disable Code 39 buffering when there is not buffered. Buffer Data To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus the "triggering" symbol. Decoding a valid Code 39 symbol with a space immediately following...
... buffer, you select Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only. To disable Code 39 buffering when there is not buffered. Buffer Data To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus the "triggering" symbol. Decoding a valid Code 39 symbol with a space immediately following...
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... creation is also important. For the Symbol LS2208, this rule always applies, ADF will never use the default rules. Default Rules Every unit has a default rule to prefix/suffix programming in . Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 5 And the SECOND rule states: When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key, then send all scan data. Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Since...
... creation is also important. For the Symbol LS2208, this rule always applies, ADF will never use the default rules. Default Rules Every unit has a default rule to prefix/suffix programming in . Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 5 And the SECOND rule states: When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key, then send all scan data. Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Since...
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A - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Caps Lock Override Disable 5-10 Convert Wedge Data No Convert 5-11 Function Key Mapping Disable 5-12 FN1 Substitution Disable 5-13 Send and Make Break Send 5-13 RS-232 Host Parameters RS-232 Host Types Standard1 6-6 Baud Rate 9600 6-8 Parity Type None 6-10 Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit 6-12 Data Bits 8-Bit 6-12 Check Receive Errors Enable 6-13 Hardware Handshaking None 6-14 Software Handshaking None 6-16 Host Serial Response...
A - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Caps Lock Override Disable 5-10 Convert Wedge Data No Convert 5-11 Function Key Mapping Disable 5-12 FN1 Substitution Disable 5-13 Send and Make Break Send 5-13 RS-232 Host Parameters RS-232 Host Types Standard1 6-6 Baud Rate 9600 6-8 Parity Type None 6-10 Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit 6-12 Data Bits 8-Bit 6-12 Check Receive Errors Enable 6-13 Hardware Handshaking None 6-14 Software Handshaking None 6-16 Host Serial Response...
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Index - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide special commands 14-6 specific data string 14-17 turn off rule sets 14-72 zero removal 14-28 aiming 2-5 ASCII values 5-16, 6-22, 7-15 assembling the stand 2-7 B bar codes beep after good decode 4-8 beeper tone 4-4 beeper volume 4-5 code 39 transmit buffer 12-30 data options 13-3 pause duration 14-6 prefix/suffix values 13-4 transmit code ID character 13-3 IBM 468X/469X convert unkown to code 39 8-5 default parameters 8-3 port address 8-4 interleaved 2 of 5 12-38 convert to EAN-13 12...
Index - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide special commands 14-6 specific data string 14-17 turn off rule sets 14-72 zero removal 14-28 aiming 2-5 ASCII values 5-16, 6-22, 7-15 assembling the stand 2-7 B bar codes beep after good decode 4-8 beeper tone 4-4 beeper volume 4-5 code 39 transmit buffer 12-30 data options 13-3 pause duration 14-6 prefix/suffix values 13-4 transmit code ID character 13-3 IBM 468X/469X convert unkown to code 39 8-5 default parameters 8-3 port address 8-4 interleaved 2 of 5 12-38 convert to EAN-13 12...
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...-12 UPC/EAN/JAN supplemental redundancy 12-12 USB caps lock override 7-10 country keyboard types 7-6 default table 7-3 device type 7-4, 7-5 keystroke delay 7-9 unknown characters 7-11 wand emulation code 39 full ASCII 9-7 convert all bar codes to code 39 9-7 default table 9-3, 10-3 host types 9-4 leading margin (quiet zone 9-5 polarity 9-6 unknown characters 9-6 bullets xiv C cables installing 1-3 interface 1-4 removing cables 1-5 character set 5-16, 6-22, 7-15 codabar bar codes CLSI editing 12-47 codabar 12-45 lengths 12-46 NOTIS editing 12-47 code 11 bar codes code 11...
...-12 UPC/EAN/JAN supplemental redundancy 12-12 USB caps lock override 7-10 country keyboard types 7-6 default table 7-3 device type 7-4, 7-5 keystroke delay 7-9 unknown characters 7-11 wand emulation code 39 full ASCII 9-7 convert all bar codes to code 39 9-7 default table 9-3, 10-3 host types 9-4 leading margin (quiet zone 9-5 polarity 9-6 unknown characters 9-6 bullets xiv C cables installing 1-3 interface 1-4 removing cables 1-5 character set 5-16, 6-22, 7-15 codabar bar codes CLSI editing 12-47 codabar 12-45 lengths 12-46 NOTIS editing 12-47 code 11 bar codes code 11...
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... 2-8 MSI bar codes check digit algorithm 12-51 check digits 12-50 lengths 12-49 MSI 12-48 transmit check digit 12-50 N notational conventions xiv P parameters IBM 468X/469X 8-4 keyboard wedge 5-4 RS-232 6-4 USB 7-4 wand emulation 9-4 parts 2-1 pinouts scanner signal descriptions 3-6 power supply connecting 1-4 Q quiet zone (leading margin 9-5 R RS-232 connection 6-2 RS-232 default parameters 6-3 RS-232 parameters 6-4, 6-6, 6-7 S scanner defaults 4-2 scanner parts 2-1 scanning aiming 2-5 errors 4-2, 12-1, 13-2 hand-held 2-4 hands-free 2-7, 2-9 sequence example 4-1, 12...
... 2-8 MSI bar codes check digit algorithm 12-51 check digits 12-50 lengths 12-49 MSI 12-48 transmit check digit 12-50 N notational conventions xiv P parameters IBM 468X/469X 8-4 keyboard wedge 5-4 RS-232 6-4 USB 7-4 wand emulation 9-4 parts 2-1 pinouts scanner signal descriptions 3-6 power supply connecting 1-4 Q quiet zone (leading margin 9-5 R RS-232 connection 6-2 RS-232 default parameters 6-3 RS-232 parameters 6-4, 6-6, 6-7 S scanner defaults 4-2 scanner parts 2-1 scanning aiming 2-5 errors 4-2, 12-1, 13-2 hand-held 2-4 hands-free 2-7, 2-9 sequence example 4-1, 12...
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...; SPECIFICATION Sheet Symbol LS2208 Multiple interfaces: RS232, USB, KBW (keyboard wedge), Wand, IBM 468X/9X, Synapse and Undecoded in USA 03/07. practically eliminates setup and training time for maximum user comfort and productivity Hands-free Intellistand™ Enables presentation scanning and easy switching between hands-free and handheld modes Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Enables users to modify data prior to sending to host computer, reducing costly modifications to right or vice versa motorola.com Part number SS-LS2208. All rights reserved. Laser...
...; SPECIFICATION Sheet Symbol LS2208 Multiple interfaces: RS232, USB, KBW (keyboard wedge), Wand, IBM 468X/9X, Synapse and Undecoded in USA 03/07. practically eliminates setup and training time for maximum user comfort and productivity Hands-free Intellistand™ Enables presentation scanning and easy switching between hands-free and handheld modes Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Enables users to modify data prior to sending to host computer, reducing costly modifications to right or vice versa motorola.com Part number SS-LS2208. All rights reserved. Laser...
