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ii Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide © 2007-2008 by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under copyright law. No part of a licensed program with , the application or use of Microsoft Corporation. Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to improve reliability, function, or design....may not be reproduced or used in any form, or by any software or product to use a licensed program in part. Motorola, Inc. No license is granted, either registered trademarks or trademarks of any licensed program delivered to copy a licensed program in...
ii Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide © 2007-2008 by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under copyright law. No part of a licensed program with , the application or use of Microsoft Corporation. Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to improve reliability, function, or design....may not be reproduced or used in any form, or by any software or product to use a licensed program in part. Motorola, Inc. No license is granted, either registered trademarks or trademarks of any licensed program delivered to copy a licensed program in...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions... operation. • Chapter 11, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up the scanner for setting up , operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol...
Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions... operation. • Chapter 11, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code to scan to communicate with the 123Scan program. About This Guide Introduction The Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up the scanner for setting up , operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol...
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... and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for parameters requiring specific numeric values. xiv Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 12, Symbologies describes 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...
... and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for parameters requiring specific numeric values. xiv Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 12, Symbologies describes 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...
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... solved by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set -up and operation instructions. 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. Contact information is not used...
... solved by E-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set -up and operation instructions. 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. Contact information is not used...
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..., French International, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Synapse capability. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. 1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable...
..., French International, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, British, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Japanese. • Synapse capability. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. 1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to a wide variety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable...
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... each of the power supply into the power jack 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...
... each of the power supply into the power jack 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...
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.../hi/low/hi beep Out of buffered data. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. remain in the parameter setting. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. long high beep Code 39 buffer is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error...
.../hi/low/hi beep Out of buffered data. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of host parameter storage space. remain in the parameter setting. 2 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. long high beep Code 39 buffer is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error...
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... assistance, contact your host. 2. See the host chapter for programming instructions. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. Ensure all connections are secure. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. RIGHT WRONG 012345... 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.
... assistance, contact your host. 2. See the host chapter for programming instructions. For more information on beeper and LED definitions, see Table 2-1 and Table 2-2. 2 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hand-Held Mode 1. Ensure all connections are secure. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. RIGHT WRONG 012345... 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.
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2 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Decode Zone Note: Typical performance at 73˚ F (23˚ C) on high quality symbols in . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 20 25 12.7 25.4 38.1 50.8 63.5 Depth of Field *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2-4 Symbol LS2208 Decode Zone cm 10 25.4 W 5 12.7 i d t h 0 0 o f F i e 5 12.7 l d 10 25.4 23.0" in normal room light. LS 2208 5 mil 2.5" 6" 1.5" 7.5 mil 1.0" 10 mil 10.0" 100% UPC 0 20 mil * 14.5" 17.0" in.
2 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Decode Zone Note: Typical performance at 73˚ F (23˚ C) on high quality symbols in . 0 cm 0 5 10 15 20 25 12.7 25.4 38.1 50.8 63.5 Depth of Field *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2-4 Symbol LS2208 Decode Zone cm 10 25.4 W 5 12.7 i d t h 0 0 o f F i e 5 12.7 l d 10 25.4 23.0" in normal room light. LS 2208 5 mil 2.5" 6" 1.5" 7.5 mil 1.0" 10 mil 10.0" 100% UPC 0 20 mil * 14.5" 17.0" in.
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2 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Mounting the Stand (optional) You can attach the base of the three rectangular tape holders. 2. Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each ...
2 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Mounting the Stand (optional) You can attach the base of the three rectangular tape holders. 2. Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each ...
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Check for the correct bar code type. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Symbol is programmed to the host. Scanner is connected if your configuration requires a ...
Check for the correct bar code type. 3 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Nothing happens when you are loose. Symbol is programmed to the host. Scanner is connected if your configuration requires a ...
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... (NW7), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, UCC/EAN, GS1 DataBar, Code 32, Coupon Code, Bookland EAN, IATA. 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...
... (NW7), Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 93, MSI, Code 11, UCC/EAN, GS1 DataBar, Code 32, Coupon Code, Bookland EAN, IATA. 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...
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NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for user preferences parameters. 4 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. To change any option, scan the ...
NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for user preferences parameters. 4 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. To change any option, scan the ...
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Low Frequency *Medium Frequency (Optimum Settings) High Frequency 4 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.
Low Frequency *Medium Frequency (Optimum Settings) High Frequency 4 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code.
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When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. *Continuous On Reduced Power Mode 4 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.
When in reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. *Continuous On Reduced Power Mode 4 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.
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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. 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)
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... Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. Switch on the host system. 8. 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 Host Y-cable Power supply (if needed , attach the optional power supply to the...
... Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. Ensure that all connections are secure. 7. Switch on the host system. 8. 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 Host Y-cable Power supply (if needed , attach the optional power supply to the...
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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.