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viii Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Polarity ...9-6 Ignore Unknown Characters 9-6 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 9-7 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII 9-7 Chapter 10: Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...10-1 Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation 10-2 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Default Parameters 10-3 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host 10-4 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 10-5 Beep Style ...10-5 Parameter Pass-Through 10...
viii Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Polarity ...9-6 Ignore Unknown Characters 9-6 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 9-7 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII 9-7 Chapter 10: Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction ...10-1 Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation 10-2 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Default Parameters 10-3 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host 10-4 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Parameters 10-5 Beep Style ...10-5 Parameter Pass-Through 10...
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... Guide Introduction The Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for Undecoded Scanner emulation operation. • Chapter 11, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code to scan to care for the scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. • Chapter 4, User Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the scanner. • Chapter 5, Keyboard...
... Guide Introduction The Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for Undecoded Scanner emulation operation. • Chapter 11, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code to scan to care for the scanner, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. • Chapter 4, User Preferences provides programming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the scanner. • Chapter 5, Keyboard...
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...damage may occur. xiv Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 12, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the scanner. • Chapter 13, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes features frequently used ... a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults. • Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps. • Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of special interest or importance to the reader....
...damage may occur. xiv Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 12, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the scanner. • Chapter 13, Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes features frequently used ... a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults. • Appendix B, Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers, ASCII character conversions, and keyboard maps. • Appendix C, Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes of special interest or importance to the reader....
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...Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French International, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Synapse capability. The scanner... bar codes to a host. Enables connection to a wide variety of the scanner with...LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to the HID keyboard interface type. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. Unpacking Your Scanner Remove the scanner...
...Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French, French International, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Synapse capability. The scanner... bar codes to a host. Enables connection to a wide variety of the scanner with...LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to the HID keyboard interface type. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. Unpacking Your Scanner Remove the scanner...
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... on page 1-3. 2. See Chapter 11, 123Scan to configure the scanner using bar code menus. 1 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Power (if required) If the host does not provide power to the scanner, use the bar codes included in Installing the Interface Cable on the interface cable. The scanner supports RS-232, IBM 468X/469X, Keyboard Wedge, Wand...
... on page 1-3. 2. See Chapter 11, 123Scan to configure the scanner using bar code menus. 1 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Power (if required) If the host does not provide power to the scanner, use the bar codes included in Installing the Interface Cable on the interface cable. The scanner supports RS-232, IBM 468X/469X, Keyboard Wedge, Wand...
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Scan Window Trigger LED Figure 2-1 Scanner Parts Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter includes the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning.
Scan Window Trigger LED Figure 2-1 Scanner Parts Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter includes the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning.
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...host parameter storage space. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Short high beep A bar code symbol was detected in program mode. The data is full. Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Scan ... 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low/medium/high beep Power up. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. This occurs if a unit is enabled). 4 long low beeps...
...host parameter storage space. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Short high beep A bar code symbol was detected in program mode. The data is full. Hi/lo beep Keyboard parameter selected. Scan ... 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low/medium/high beep Power up. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. This occurs if a unit is enabled). 4 long low beeps...
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... than once. Table 2-2 Standard LED Definitions LED Indication Off No power is applied to the scanner is enabled. Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Scanning 2 - 3 Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Scanner gives a power-up beep occurs more than once. RS-232 only 1 short high beep...
... than once. Table 2-2 Standard LED Definitions LED Indication Off No power is applied to the scanner is enabled. Green A bar code was successfully decoded. Scanning 2 - 3 Table 2-1 Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Scanner gives a power-up beep occurs more than once. RS-232 only 1 short high beep...
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For assistance, contact your host. 2. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Aim the scanner at the bar code. RIGHT WRONG 012345 012345 4. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1...bar and space of the symbol. Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scanner. 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. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208...
For assistance, contact your host. 2. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Aim the scanner at the bar code. RIGHT WRONG 012345 012345 4. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1...bar and space of the symbol. Figure 2-2 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Install and program the scanner. 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. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208...
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This specular reflection can tilt the scanner up to work within. 65 65 Figure 2-3 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. You can make decoding difficult. Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-3). Scanning 2 - 5 Aiming Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code.
This specular reflection can tilt the scanner up to work within. 65 65 Figure 2-3 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. You can make decoding difficult. Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-3). Scanning 2 - 5 Aiming Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code.
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... hands-free mode. To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the scanner into the stand's "cup" (see Figure 2-7). 3. Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode When the scanner is seated in the stand's "cup", the scanner's built-in sensor places the scanner in the Stand Intellistand operation: 1. When...
... hands-free mode. To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the scanner into the stand's "cup" (see Figure 2-7). 3. Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode When the scanner is seated in the stand's "cup", the scanner's built-in sensor places the scanner in the Stand Intellistand operation: 1. When...
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3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Bar code symbol is incorrect. Symbol is decoded, but symbol does Scanner is not programmed not decode. Be sure the scanner is not defaced. Try scanning test symbols of bar code you follow the operating...
3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Bar code symbol is incorrect. Symbol is decoded, but symbol does Scanner is not programmed not decode. Be sure the scanner is not defaced. Try scanning test symbols of bar code you follow the operating...
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... see each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for all features to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 4-3. Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You can program the Symbol LS2208 scanner to a new host. The Symbol LS2208 ships with the settings shown in non-volatile...
... see each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for all features to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code under Beeper Tone on page 4-3. Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You can program the Symbol LS2208 scanner to a new host. The Symbol LS2208 ships with the settings shown in non-volatile...
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If you select Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. *Beep After Good Decode (Enable) Do Not Beep After Good Decode (Disable) 4 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode.
If you select Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions. *Beep After Good Decode (Enable) Do Not Beep After Good Decode (Disable) 4 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode.
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... keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through. This mode of operation allows adding bar code reading functionality to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *North American ...Feature/Option In this interface type to a system designed for setting up the scanner. Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This...
... keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through. This mode of operation allows adding bar code reading functionality to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *North American ...Feature/Option In this interface type to a system designed for setting up the scanner. Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This...
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... the optional power supply to the keyboard port on the host device. 4. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. 5 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to the keyboard. 5. Switch off the host and unplug...to the connector in this chapter to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on the host system. 8. Scan the appropriate bar codes in the middle of the Y-cable to configure the scanner. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable. 6. Switch on page...
... the optional power supply to the keyboard port on the host device. 4. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. 5 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to the keyboard. 5. Switch off the host and unplug...to the connector in this chapter to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on the host system. 8. Scan the appropriate bar codes in the middle of the Y-cable to configure the scanner. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable. 6. Switch on page...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. The scanner sounds no error beeps. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to the first unknown character. The scanner sounds an error beep. *Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters (Transmit) Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. The scanner sounds no error beeps. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to the first unknown character. The scanner sounds an error beep. *Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters (Transmit) Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
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Enable Caps Lock Override *Disable Caps Lock Override NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence. Enable Caps Lock On *Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the keyboard's Caps Lock key. Therefore, an 'A' in the bar code transmits as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. 5 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as an 'A' regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key.
Enable Caps Lock Override *Disable Caps Lock Override NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence. Enable Caps Lock On *Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the keyboard's Caps Lock key. Therefore, an 'A' in the bar code transmits as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. 5 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as an 'A' regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key.
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... signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL to match the host device. Refer to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with most system architectures. NOTE This scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks...
... signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL to match the host device. Refer to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with most system architectures. NOTE This scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks...
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Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this chapter to the serial port on page 1-3. 2. Connect the power supply. 4. Serial Port Connector to the host computer. 6 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface The scanner connects directly to Host Power Supply Cable Interface Cable Interface Cable Power Supply Figure 6-1 RS-232 Direct Connection 1. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the bottom of the interface cable to match host settings. Scan appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the host. 3.
Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this chapter to the serial port on page 1-3. 2. Connect the power supply. 4. Serial Port Connector to the host computer. 6 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface The scanner connects directly to Host Power Supply Cable Interface Cable Interface Cable Power Supply Figure 6-1 RS-232 Direct Connection 1. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the bottom of the interface cable to match host settings. Scan appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the host. 3.
