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... Initial release. 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. Corrected the Send Alt @ parameter number and added the Send Alt 2 parameter, updated the default interfaces to User Preferences. 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 with additional bar codes and various other...
... Initial release. 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. Corrected the Send Alt @ parameter number and added the Send Alt 2 parameter, updated the default interfaces to User Preferences. 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 with additional bar codes and various other...
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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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... • Model number or product name • Software type and version number. About This Guide xv Related Documents The Symbol LS2208 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58807-xx, provides general information to help you get started with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Motorola responds to : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. If you purchased your equipment for servicing and will be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you...
... • Model number or product name • Software type and version number. About This Guide xv Related Documents The Symbol LS2208 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58807-xx, provides general information to help you get started with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for your region. Motorola responds to : http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals. If you purchased your equipment for servicing and will be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you...
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... Synapse cable for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Carefully slide out the cable. 3. Connect the other end of hosts. To Host Synapse Adapter Cable Synapse Smart Cable To Scanner Figure 1-3 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Follow the steps for detailed setup instructions. Getting Started 1 - 5 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface NOTE See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the tip of a screwdriver. 2. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in . 3. Symbol's Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to...
... Synapse cable for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Carefully slide out the cable. 3. Connect the other end of hosts. To Host Synapse Adapter Cable Synapse Smart Cable To Scanner Figure 1-3 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Follow the steps for detailed setup instructions. Getting Started 1 - 5 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface NOTE See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the tip of a screwdriver. 2. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in . 3. Symbol's Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to...
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The data is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was decoded (if decode beeper is ignored. Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or "Cancel" scanned, wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. Short high beep A bar code symbol was detected in a scanned symbol. This occurs if a unit is full. Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates...
The data is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was decoded (if decode beeper is ignored. Lo/hi beep Input error, incorrect bar code or "Cancel" scanned, wrong entry, incorrect bar code programming sequence; Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. Short high beep A bar code symbol was detected in a scanned symbol. This occurs if a unit is full. Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates...
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... 2-1 and Table 2-2. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. See each host chapter and Chapter 4, User Preferences, Chapter 12, Symbologies, Chapter 13, Miscellaneous Scanner Options, and Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting for your local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scanner. RIGHT WRONG 012345 012345 4. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. Press the trigger. 3. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green.
... 2-1 and Table 2-2. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. See each host chapter and Chapter 4, User Preferences, Chapter 12, Symbologies, Chapter 13, Miscellaneous Scanner Options, and Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting for your local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scanner. RIGHT WRONG 012345 012345 4. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. Press the trigger. 3. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green.
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... the same bar code type. Be sure the scanner is decoded, but symbol does Scanner is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. Try scanning test symbols of bar code you follow the operating instructions, or the scanner displays erratic behavior (laser does not come on , but not transmitted to make sure it is unreadable. Ensure the power supply is not programmed not decode. Move the scanner closer to the scanner. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible...
... the same bar code type. Be sure the scanner is decoded, but symbol does Scanner is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. Try scanning test symbols of bar code you follow the operating instructions, or the scanner displays erratic behavior (laser does not come on , but not transmitted to make sure it is unreadable. Ensure the power supply is not programmed not decode. Move the scanner closer to the scanner. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible...
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... checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your scanner.) For RS-232, ensure the scanner's communication parameters match the host's settings. See page xv for the correct keyboard type and language, and the CAPS LOCK key is programmed for contact information. For a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure the system is in the correct state. Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data...
... checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your scanner.) For RS-232, ensure the scanner's communication parameters match the host's settings. See page xv for the correct keyboard type and language, and the CAPS LOCK key is programmed for contact information. For a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure the system is in the correct state. Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data...
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... Software Handshaking None None None None None Ack/Nak None Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. If this occurs, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to scan. When CTS is high, scanning is enabled. **If you scan Nixdorf Mode B without connecting the scanner to the proper host, it may appear unable to the scanner. 6 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
... Software Handshaking None None None None None Ack/Nak None Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 2 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. 9.9 Sec. If this occurs, scan a different RS-232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to scan. When CTS is high, scanning is enabled. **If you scan Nixdorf Mode B without connecting the scanner to the proper host, it may appear unable to the scanner. 6 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
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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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... 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 12-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in Chapter 1, Getting Started. See the individual parameter, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, for this procedure. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry. For example, to default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 4-3. To return all host device...
... 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 12-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes in Chapter 1, Getting Started. See the individual parameter, such as Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5, for this procedure. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry. For example, to default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 4-3. To return all host device...
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...-59 12-59 12-59 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...
...-59 12-59 12-59 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...
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... User-Programmable 1 and 2 - If the symbol does not have that prefix immediately. • Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode • Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-8 to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 12-12. • Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - Symbologies 12 - 9 Decode UPC/EAN...
... User-Programmable 1 and 2 - If the symbol does not have that prefix immediately. • Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode • Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode NOTE If you select 978/979 Supplemental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes, see Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-8 to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplementals on page 12-12. • Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 - Symbologies 12 - 9 Decode UPC/EAN...
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...-out format, plus the "triggering" symbol. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information. Symbologies 12 - 29 Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) This feature allows the scanner to the transmission buffer. • No transmission occurs. Decoding a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in the transmission buffer, you select Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the scanner to...
...-out format, plus the "triggering" symbol. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information. Symbologies 12 - 29 Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) This feature allows the scanner to the transmission buffer. • No transmission occurs. Decoding a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space transmits in sequence all buffered data in a first-in the transmission buffer, you select Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the scanner to...
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... never use the default rules. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. 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 data. To disable default rules enter the following general rule in the user programmable buffer: When receiving scan data, send all remaining data. Note that using the standard data editing functions also...
... never use the default rules. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. 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 data. To disable default rules enter the following general rule in the user programmable buffer: When receiving scan data, send all remaining data. Note that using the standard data editing functions also...
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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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... Decode Capability: UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with RoHS directive 2002/95/EEC Warranty The Symbol LS2208 is operated under normal and proper conditions. single cable connects to right or vice versa motorola.com Part number SS-LS2208. Symbol is a registered trademark of contact discharge Accessories Hands-Free Intellistand™: 20-61019-01 or 20-61019-02 Regulatory Electrical Safety: Certified to 17 in . SPECIFICATION Sheet Symbol LS2208 Multiple interfaces: RS232, USB, KBW (keyboard wedge), Wand, IBM...
... Decode Capability: UPC/EAN, UPC/EAN with RoHS directive 2002/95/EEC Warranty The Symbol LS2208 is operated under normal and proper conditions. single cable connects to right or vice versa motorola.com Part number SS-LS2208. Symbol is a registered trademark of contact discharge Accessories Hands-Free Intellistand™: 20-61019-01 or 20-61019-02 Regulatory Electrical Safety: Certified to 17 in . SPECIFICATION Sheet Symbol LS2208 Multiple interfaces: RS232, USB, KBW (keyboard wedge), Wand, IBM...