User Manual
Page 7
... Related 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...
... Related 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...
User Manual
Page 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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
User Manual
Page 15
About This 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 ... emulation operation. • Chapter 10, Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol LS2208.
About This 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 ... emulation operation. • Chapter 10, Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol LS2208.
User Manual
Page 20
... the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to a host. 1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard... a wide variety of the scanner with the IBM terminal. • USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects Synapse. • Configuration via 123Scan. The scanner connects to a portable data terminal, and a controller which collects the data as keystrokes. • International Keyboards ...
... the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to a host. 1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard... a wide variety of the scanner with the IBM terminal. • USB connection to a host. The scanner autodetects Synapse. • Configuration via 123Scan. The scanner connects to a portable data terminal, and a controller which collects the data as keystrokes. • International Keyboards ...
User Manual
Page 22
...the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to configure the scanner using bar code menus. Configuring Your Scanner To configure the scanner, use an external power connection to a host system. See Chapter 11, 123Scan... to locate the correct port). 3. The scanner supports RS-232, IBM 468X/469X, Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, Undecoded Scanner Emulation, USB, and Synapse to interface to the scanner: 1. 1 - 4 Symbol LS2208...
...the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to configure the scanner using bar code menus. Configuring Your Scanner To configure the scanner, use an external power connection to a host system. See Chapter 11, 123Scan... to locate the correct port). 3. The scanner supports RS-232, IBM 468X/469X, Keyboard Wedge, Wand Emulation, Undecoded Scanner Emulation, USB, and Synapse to interface to the scanner: 1. 1 - 4 Symbol LS2208...
User Manual
Page 26
2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error. Code ... Low/medium/high beep Power up. This occurs if a unit is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was decoded (if decode beeper is not properly configured. Check option setting. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error. Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was entered into the...
2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Hi/hi/hi/lo beep RS-232 receive error. Code ... Low/medium/high beep Power up. This occurs if a unit is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was decoded (if decode beeper is not properly configured. Check option setting. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error. Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was entered into the...
User Manual
Page 36
3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. for the correct host type. Scanner is not defaced. Check ... programmed to make sure it is not programmed for the correct bar code type. Symbol is decoded, but symbol does Scanner is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. No power to or further from the bar code. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Check the symbol to read the...
3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. for the correct host type. Scanner is not defaced. Check ... programmed to make sure it is not programmed for the correct bar code type. Symbol is decoded, but symbol does Scanner is connected if your configuration requires a power supply. No power to or further from the bar code. Laser comes on , scanner emits frequent beeps). Check the symbol to read the...
User Manual
Page 37
Scanner 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 the correct keyboard type and language, and the CAPS LOCK key is not programmed to UPC-A Conversion) are properly ... information. Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data is selected. (See the host chapter for your distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.
Scanner 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 the correct keyboard type and language, and the CAPS LOCK key is not programmed to UPC-A Conversion) are properly ... information. Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Table 3-1 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanned data is selected. (See the host chapter for your distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support.
User Manual
Page 54
... connector of the Y-cable. 6. Switch on the host device. 4. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector. 2. 5 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to...
... connector of the Y-cable. 6. Switch on the host device. 4. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector. 2. 5 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Connector to Host Connector to...
User Manual
Page 55
... Wedge Data No Convert 5-11 Function Key Mapping Disable 5-12 FN1 Substitution Disable 5-13 Send and Make Break Send 5-13 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
... Wedge Data No Convert 5-11 Function Key Mapping Disable 5-12 FN1 Substitution Disable 5-13 Send and Make Break Send 5-13 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
User Manual
Page 56
IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles1 IBM PS/2 (Model 30) IBM AT NOTEBOOK NCR 7052 NOTE User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. 5 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Types Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.
IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles1 IBM PS/2 (Model 30) IBM AT NOTEBOOK NCR 7052 NOTE User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. 5 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Types Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below.
User Manual
Page 81
... Disable 6-19 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6-20 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 6-21 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 6-21 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. RS-232 Interface 6 - 3 RS-232 Default Parameters Table 6-1 lists the defaults for all user preferences, hosts...
... Disable 6-19 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6-20 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 6-21 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 6-21 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. RS-232 Interface 6 - 3 RS-232 Default Parameters Table 6-1 lists the defaults for all user preferences, hosts...
User Manual
Page 85
RS-232 Host Types (continued) Omron RS-232 Interface 6 - 7 OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
RS-232 Host Types (continued) Omron RS-232 Interface 6 - 7 OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
User Manual
Page 132
...chapter to the appropriate port on page 1-3. 2. 8 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host The scanner connects directly to the bottom of the interface cable to configure the scanner. Connect the other scanner parameters. Host Port Connector Interface Cable ...Figure 8-1 IBM Direct Connection 1. NOTE The only required configuration is the port number. Scan the appropriate bar codes in...
...chapter to the appropriate port on page 1-3. 2. 8 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host The scanner connects directly to the bottom of the interface cable to configure the scanner. Connect the other scanner parameters. Host Port Connector Interface Cable ...Figure 8-1 IBM Direct Connection 1. NOTE The only required configuration is the port number. Scan the appropriate bar codes in...
User Manual
Page 134
8 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. * None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)1 Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table Top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
8 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port used. NOTE Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. * None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)1 Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table Top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
User Manual
Page 138
Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this chapter to configure the scanner. Wand Port Portable Data Terminal Interface Cable Figure 9-1 Wand Emulation Connection 1. Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the ... to the bottom of the interface cable to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. 9 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to the Wand port on page 1-3. 2.
Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this chapter to configure the scanner. Wand Port Portable Data Terminal Interface Cable Figure 9-1 Wand Emulation Connection 1. Scan the appropriate bar codes in Installing the Interface Cable on the ... to the bottom of the interface cable to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. 9 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to the Wand port on page 1-3. 2.
User Manual
Page 139
... Low 9-6 Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore 9-6 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Disable 9-7 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII Disable 9-7 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Wand Emulation Host Parameters...
... Low 9-6 Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore 9-6 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Disable 9-7 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII Disable 9-7 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Wand Emulation Host Parameters...
User Manual
Page 140
9 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select the wand emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller1 Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
9 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select the wand emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller1 Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) NOTE 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
User Manual
Page 146
... a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. 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. Connecting the scanner to configure the scanner. Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this...
... a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. 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. Connecting the scanner to configure the scanner. Connect the other end of the scanner, as described in this...
User Manual
Page 147
... all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for Decode LED 10-12 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. Table 10-1 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Default Table Parameter Default Page Number Beep Style Beep on page...
... all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for Decode LED 10-12 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection. Table 10-1 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Default Table Parameter Default Page Number Beep Style Beep on page...
