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... codes and various other changes. Added bar codes for "Timeout Between Decodes" to GS1 DataBar. 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...
... codes and various other changes. Added bar codes for "Timeout Between Decodes" to GS1 DataBar. 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...
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... Documents ...xv Service Information...xv Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ...1-1 Unpacking Your Scanner 1-2 Setting Up the Scanner 1-3 Installing the Interface Cable 1-3 Connecting Power (if required 1-4 Configuring Your Scanner 1-4 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface 1-5 Removing the Interface Cable 1-5 Chapter 2: Scanning Introduction ...2-1 Beeper Definitions ...2-2 LED Definitions ...2-3 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 2-4 Aiming ...2-5 Decode Zone ...2-6 Scanning in Hands...
... Documents ...xv Service Information...xv Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ...1-1 Unpacking Your Scanner 1-2 Setting Up the Scanner 1-3 Installing the Interface Cable 1-3 Connecting Power (if required 1-4 Configuring Your Scanner 1-4 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface 1-5 Removing the Interface Cable 1-5 Chapter 2: Scanning Introduction ...2-1 Beeper Definitions ...2-2 LED Definitions ...2-3 Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 2-4 Aiming ...2-5 Decode Zone ...2-6 Scanning in Hands...
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...; USB connection to set up proper communication of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. Unpacking Your... French International, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Synapse capability. 1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to the HID keyboard interface type. See page xv for...
...; USB connection to set up proper communication of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to a host. Unpacking Your... French International, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Synapse capability. 1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to the HID keyboard interface type. See page xv for...
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... 1-2.) 2. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are the same. Cable Interface Port Interface Cable Modular Connector To host Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable NOTE Different hosts require different cables. Gently tug the cable to connect the scanner are examples only. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the interface...
... 1-2.) 2. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are the same. Cable Interface Port Interface Cable Modular Connector To host Figure 1-2 Installing the Cable NOTE Different hosts require different cables. Gently tug the cable to connect the scanner are examples only. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the interface...
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... correct port). 3. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the power supply into the power jack on page 1-3. 2. Configuring Your Scanner To configure the scanner, use an external power connection to the scanner: 1. 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. See Chapter 4, User Preferences for information about programming...
... correct port). 3. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the power supply into the power jack on page 1-3. 2. Configuring Your Scanner To configure the scanner, use an external power connection to the scanner: 1. 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. See Chapter 4, User Preferences for information about programming...
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... the steps for detailed setup instructions. To Host Synapse Adapter Cable Synapse Smart Cable To Scanner Figure 1-3 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Unplug the installed cable's modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the Synapse cable for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the scanner, as...
... the steps for detailed setup instructions. To Host Synapse Adapter Cable Synapse Smart Cable To Scanner Figure 1-3 Synapse Cable Connection 1. Unplug the installed cable's modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the Synapse cable for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3. 2. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the scanner, as...
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...) Figure 2-7 Inserting and Using the Scanner in its normal hand-held mode. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Ensure all cable connections are secure. 2. When you remove the scanner from the stand it operates in the Stand Intellistand operation: 1. Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode When...
...) Figure 2-7 Inserting and Using the Scanner in its normal hand-held mode. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green. Ensure all cable connections are secure. 2. When you remove the scanner from the stand it operates in the Stand Intellistand operation: 1. Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode When...
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Interface/power cables are scanning. for loose cable connections. Scanner is unreadable. Bar code symbol is not programmed for the correct host type. Symbol is incorrect. Distance between scanner and bar code is ... further from the bar code. Scan the appropriate host type bar code. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). No power to the host. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Check for the correct bar code type.
Interface/power cables are scanning. for loose cable connections. Scanner is unreadable. Bar code symbol is not programmed for the correct host type. Symbol is incorrect. Distance between scanner and bar code is ... further from the bar code. Scan the appropriate host type bar code. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). No power to the host. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Check for the correct bar code type.
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3 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Technical Specifications Item Description Power Requirements Decoded: 5 VDC + / - 10% @ approximately 200mA (nominal) Stand-By Current 500mA (max) Power Source Depending on host: • Host powered • External power supply • Battery box: Converts a 9 Volt battery to 95% (non-condensing) Weight (without cable) 5.15 oz. (146...
3 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Technical Specifications Item Description Power Requirements Decoded: 5 VDC + / - 10% @ approximately 200mA (nominal) Stand-By Current 500mA (max) Power Source Depending on host: • Host powered • External power supply • Battery box: Converts a 9 Volt battery to 95% (non-condensing) Weight (without cable) 5.15 oz. (146...
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... shown in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is not necessary. The settings are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all features to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone)... bar code under Beeper Tone on page 13-4 for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. To return all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). Throughout the ...
... shown in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is not necessary. The settings are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all features to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone)... bar code under Beeper Tone on page 13-4 for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. If the default values suit requirements, programming is powered down. To return all host device and miscellaneous scanner defaults). Throughout the ...
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...host system. 8. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector. 2. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the connector in this chapter to the keyboard port on the host device. 4. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. If...Figure 5-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. 5 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.) 3. Attach the modular...
...host system. 8. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector. 2. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the connector in this chapter to the keyboard port on the host device. 4. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. If...Figure 5-1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. 5 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.) 3. Attach the modular...
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... signal levels, which interface with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL to match the host device. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for setting up the scanner. Refer to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with...
... signal levels, which interface with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL to match the host device. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for setting up the scanner. Refer to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with...
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Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the bottom of the interface cable to the host computer. Connect the power supply. 4. 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 Host Power Supply Cable Interface Cable Interface Cable Power Supply Figure 6-1 RS-232 Direct Connection 1. Serial Port Connector to match host settings. 6 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface The scanner connects directly to the serial port on page 1-3. 2.
Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the bottom of the interface cable to the host computer. Connect the power supply. 4. 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 Host Power Supply Cable Interface Cable Interface Cable Power Supply Figure 6-1 RS-232 Direct Connection 1. Serial Port Connector to match host settings. 6 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface The scanner connects directly to the serial port on page 1-3. 2.
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No additional power supply is required. The scanner connects directly to connect and set up the scanner with a USB host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature/Option Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Figure 7-1 USB Connection Interface cable Chapter 7 USB Interface Introduction This chapter includes information on how to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it.
No additional power supply is required. The scanner connects directly to connect and set up the scanner with a USB host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (*) indicate default values. * Indicates Default *North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature/Option Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Figure 7-1 USB Connection Interface cable Chapter 7 USB Interface Introduction This chapter includes information on how to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it.
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...8226; IBM SurePOS terminals • Sun, IBM, and other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). Connect the USB interface cable to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. If you have any problems, see Troubleshooting on page 7-4. 4. The scanner powers up ... keyboard, scan the appropriate country bar code under USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) on the last choice. 7 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The scanner connects with other network computers that support more information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit www...
...8226; IBM SurePOS terminals • Sun, IBM, and other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID). Connect the USB interface cable to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. If you have any problems, see Troubleshooting on page 7-4. 4. The scanner powers up ... keyboard, scan the appropriate country bar code under USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) on the last choice. 7 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The scanner connects with other network computers that support more information on USB technology, hosts, and peripheral devices, visit www...
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Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the host (typically, Port 9). 3. Host Port Connector Interface Cable Figure 8-1 IBM Direct Connection 1. NOTE The only required configuration is the port number. 8 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host The scanner connects directly to configure the scanner. Connect...
Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the host (typically, Port 9). 3. Host Port Connector Interface Cable Figure 8-1 IBM Direct Connection 1. NOTE The only required configuration is the port number. 8 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host The scanner connects directly to configure the scanner. Connect...
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...data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Wand Port Portable Data Terminal Interface Cable Figure 9-1 Wand Emulation Connection 1. Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this chapter to configure the scanner.... Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the portable data terminal or controller. 3. 9 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to the Wand port on...
...data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Wand Port Portable Data Terminal Interface Cable Figure 9-1 Wand Emulation Connection 1. Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this chapter to configure the scanner.... Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the portable data terminal or controller. 3. 9 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to the Wand port on...
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... the warranty. 10 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation To perform undecoded scanner emulation, connect the scanner to 5 volt decoders only. Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the portable data terminal or controller...collects the data and interprets it for the host. Connect the undecoded interface cable to the bottom of the interface cable to the scanner port on page 1-3. 2. Host Port Connector Interface cable Figure 10-1 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Connection 1. Connecting the scanner to configure the ...
... the warranty. 10 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation To perform undecoded scanner emulation, connect the scanner to 5 volt decoders only. Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the portable data terminal or controller...collects the data and interprets it for the host. Connect the undecoded interface cable to the bottom of the interface cable to the scanner port on page 1-3. 2. Host Port Connector Interface cable Figure 10-1 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Connection 1. Connecting the scanner to configure the ...
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...Scanner programming is programmed rather than modifying the host software. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it transmits to use an RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the PC (see Connecting an RS-232 Interface on a PC with Windows, use the 123Scan program. 123Scan is... a Windows® based utility that allows programming the scanner with Windows • Scanner • RS-232 cable. This ensures compatibility between bar coded data and the host application; Program scanners via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by...
...Scanner programming is programmed rather than modifying the host software. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it transmits to use an RS-232 cable to connect the scanner to the PC (see Connecting an RS-232 Interface on a PC with Windows, use the 123Scan program. 123Scan is... a Windows® based utility that allows programming the scanner with Windows • Scanner • RS-232 cable. This ensures compatibility between bar coded data and the host application; Program scanners via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by...
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See each host chapter for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scan one bar code to default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 4-3. The scanner issues a fast warble ... Length(s) for all features to set feature values, scan single bar codes or short bar code sequences. 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...
See each host chapter for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scan one bar code to default values, scan Set All Defaults on page 4-3. The scanner issues a fast warble ... Length(s) for all features to set feature values, scan single bar codes or short bar code sequences. 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...
