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Motorola rebranding, changed Set Length(s) for "Timeout Between Decodes" to GS1 DataBar. iii Revision History Changes to ADF chapter. Added bar codes for MSI parameter default to 4-55, changed RSS references to User Preferences. Updated service information, removed IBM XT bar code and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge chapter, add French Belgian country codes, added note regarding Code ID and No Read, added Send Pause and Comma bar codes to the original manual are listed below: Change -01 Rev A -02 Rev A -03...
Motorola rebranding, changed Set Length(s) for "Timeout Between Decodes" to GS1 DataBar. iii Revision History Changes to ADF chapter. Added bar codes for MSI parameter default to 4-55, changed RSS references to User Preferences. Updated service information, removed IBM XT bar code and keyboard from Keyboard Wedge chapter, add French Belgian country codes, added note regarding Code ID and No Read, added Send Pause and Comma bar codes to the original manual are listed below: Change -01 Rev A -02 Rev A -03...
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vi Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-4 Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-6 Chapter 4: User Preferences Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-1 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences Default Parameters 4-2 User Preferences ...4-3 Set Default Parameter 4-3 Beeper Tone ...4-4 Beeper Volume ...4-5 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 ...
vi Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3: Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction ...3-1 Maintenance ...3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Technical Specifications 3-4 Scanner Signal Descriptions 3-6 Chapter 4: User Preferences Introduction ...4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 4-1 Errors While Scanning 4-2 User Preferences Default Parameters 4-2 User Preferences ...4-3 Set Default Parameter 4-3 Beeper Tone ...4-4 Beeper Volume ...4-5 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 ...
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...vii Baud Rate ...6-8 Parity ...6-10 Stop Bit Select ...6-12 Data Bits ...6-12 Check Receive Errors 6-13 Hardware Handshaking 6-14 Software Handshaking 6-16 Host Serial Response Time-out 6-18 RTS Line State ...6-19 Beep on ...6-19 Intercharacter Delay 6-20 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options 6-21 Ignore Unknown Characters 6-21 ASCII Character Set ...6-22 Chapter 7: USB Interface Introduction ...7-1 Connecting a USB Interface 7-1 USB Default Parameters 7-3 USB Host Parameters 7-4 USB Device Type ...7-4 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes 7-6 USB Keystroke Delay 7-9 USB CAPS Lock Override...
...vii Baud Rate ...6-8 Parity ...6-10 Stop Bit Select ...6-12 Data Bits ...6-12 Check Receive Errors 6-13 Hardware Handshaking 6-14 Software Handshaking 6-16 Host Serial Response Time-out 6-18 RTS Line State ...6-19 Beep on ...6-19 Intercharacter Delay 6-20 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options 6-21 Ignore Unknown Characters 6-21 ASCII Character Set ...6-22 Chapter 7: USB Interface Introduction ...7-1 Connecting a USB Interface 7-1 USB Default Parameters 7-3 USB Host Parameters 7-4 USB Device Type ...7-4 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes 7-6 USB Keystroke Delay 7-9 USB CAPS Lock Override...
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...-7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 10-8 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 10-8 Transmission Timeout 10-9 Ignore Unknown Characters 10-10 Leading Margin ...10-11 Check For Decode LED 10-12 Chapter 11: 123Scan Introduction ...11-1 Communication With the 123Scan PC Based Configuration Tool 11-1 123Scan Parameter ...11-2 Chapter 12: Symbologies Introduction ...12-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 12-1 Errors While Scanning 12-1 Symbology Default Parameters 12-2 UPC/EAN ...12-5 Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E 12-5 Enable/Disable UPC...
...-7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 10-8 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 10-8 Transmission Timeout 10-9 Ignore Unknown Characters 10-10 Leading Margin ...10-11 Check For Decode LED 10-12 Chapter 11: 123Scan Introduction ...11-1 Communication With the 123Scan PC Based Configuration Tool 11-1 123Scan Parameter ...11-2 Chapter 12: Symbologies Introduction ...12-1 Scanning Sequence Examples 12-1 Errors While Scanning 12-1 Symbology Default Parameters 12-2 UPC/EAN ...12-5 Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E 12-5 Enable/Disable UPC...
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... Enterprise Mobility Support, please have a problem with the scanner. If your problem cannot be given specific directions. If you have the following information available: • Serial number of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals. About This Guide xv Related Documents The Symbol LS2208 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58807-xx, provides general information to help you may need to return your region. Service Information If you...
... Enterprise Mobility Support, please have a problem with the scanner. If your problem cannot be given specific directions. If you have the following information available: • Serial number of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals. About This Guide xv Related Documents The Symbol LS2208 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58807-xx, provides general information to help you may need to return your region. Service Information If you...
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... intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. 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. Unplug the installed cable's modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the 'S' on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in. 3. Follow the steps for detailed setup instructions.
... intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected. Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. 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. Unplug the installed cable's modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the 'S' on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in. 3. Follow the steps for detailed setup instructions.
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...Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error. The data is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was decoded (if decode beeper is ignored. Short high beep A bar code symbol was detected in program mode. Enter value using bar code keypad. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. Hi/lo/hi/lo beep Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting. Check option setting. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner...
...Lo/hi/lo beep ADF transmit error. The data is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was decoded (if decode beeper is ignored. Short high beep A bar code symbol was detected in program mode. Enter value using bar code keypad. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. Scan Set Default Parameter on page 4-3. Hi/lo/hi/lo beep Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting. Check option setting. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner...
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... programming instructions. 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. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Press the trigger. 3. Ensure all connections are secure. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scanner. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
... programming instructions. 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. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Press the trigger. 3. Ensure all connections are secure. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scanner. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
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... the scanner. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Check the symbol to read the type of the same bar code type. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Possible Solutions Check the system power. Scan the appropriate host type bar code. Interface/power cables are scanning. for loose cable connections. Symbol is not defaced. Be sure the scanner is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. Ensure the power supply is programmed to make...
... the scanner. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Check the symbol to read the type of the same bar code type. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Possible Solutions Check the system power. Scan the appropriate host type bar code. Interface/power cables are scanning. for loose cable connections. Symbol is not defaced. Be sure the scanner is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. Ensure the power supply is programmed to make...
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... a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type and language, and the CAPS LOCK key is incorrectly displayed on the host. Maintenance and 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. NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan...
... a USB HID keyboard or a keyboard wedge configuration, ensure the system is programmed for the correct keyboard type and language, and the CAPS LOCK key is incorrectly displayed on the host. Maintenance and 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. NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan...
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.../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. Table 6-2 Terminal Specific RS-232 Parameter Standard (Default) ICL Fujitsu WincorNixdorf Mode A WincorNixdorf Mode B/ OPOS Olivetti Omron Transmit Code ID No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Data Transmission Data as is disabled. 6 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters The RS-232 hosts listed in Table 6-2 use their own parameter default settings. Selecting the...
.../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. Table 6-2 Terminal Specific RS-232 Parameter Standard (Default) ICL Fujitsu WincorNixdorf Mode A WincorNixdorf Mode B/ OPOS Olivetti Omron Transmit Code ID No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Data Transmission Data as is disabled. 6 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters The RS-232 hosts listed in Table 6-2 use their own parameter default settings. Selecting the...
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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 Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter includes IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up the scanner.
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To return all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). See each host chapter for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry. 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. Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scan one bar code to default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 12-2 (also see Appendix A, ...
To return all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). See each host chapter for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green, signifying a successful parameter entry. 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. Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scan one bar code to default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 12-2 (also see Appendix A, ...
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... is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters. • If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals. • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN Supplementals, and the scanner is no supplemental. The following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes starting with supplemental characters immediately. Set this 3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplementals...
... is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters. • If you select Decode UPC/EAN with Supplementals, the scanner only decodes UPC/EAN symbols with supplemental characters, and ignores symbols without supplementals. • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN Supplementals, and the scanner is no supplemental. The following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes starting with supplemental characters immediately. Set this 3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplementals...
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... the transmission buffer, you select Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the scanner to the transmission buffer. • No transmission occurs. The leading space is data in the buffer. This feature affects Code 39 only. Buffer Code 39 (Enable) *Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable) While there is data in first-out format, plus the "triggering" symbol. To disable Code 39 buffering when there is not buffered...
... the transmission buffer, you select Buffer Code 39, Motorola recommends configuring the scanner to the transmission buffer. • No transmission occurs. The leading space is data in the buffer. This feature affects Code 39 only. Buffer Code 39 (Enable) *Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable) While there is data in first-out format, plus the "triggering" symbol. To disable Code 39 buffering when there is not buffered...
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... function. For the Symbol LS2208, this rule always applies, ADF will never use the default rules. Since this applies to send all data. Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, so the order of their creation is also important. If you scan a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key, then send...
... function. For the Symbol LS2208, this rule always applies, ADF will never use the default rules. Since this applies to send all data. Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, so the order of their creation is also important. If you scan a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key, then send...
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... - 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 123Scan 11-2 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...
... - 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 123Scan 11-2 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...
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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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... the host software Symbol LS2208 Specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 6 in workmanship and materials for faster return on investment Ergonomic and lightweight design Reduces user fatigue with Supplementals, UCC/EAN 128, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 39 TriOptic, Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, IATA, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) variants, Chinese 2 of 5 Interfaces Supported: RS232, Keyboard Wedge, Wand, IBM 468X/9X, USB, Synapse...
... the host software Symbol LS2208 Specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 6 in workmanship and materials for faster return on investment Ergonomic and lightweight design Reduces user fatigue with Supplementals, UCC/EAN 128, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 39 TriOptic, Code 128, Code 128 Full ASCII, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, IATA, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) variants, Chinese 2 of 5 Interfaces Supported: RS232, Keyboard Wedge, Wand, IBM 468X/9X, USB, Synapse...
