Motorola Symbol LS3008 Product Reference Manual page 35

Troubleshooting (Continued)
Table 3-1
Problem
Scanner emits a short
low/high/low/high beep
sequence while it is being
programmed.
Decoding Bar Codes
Scanner emits the laser, but
does not decode the bar
code.
Scanner decodes bar code,
but does not transmit the data
to the host.
Scanner emits five long low
beep after a bar code is
decoded.
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Specifications
Possible Causes
Out of ADF parameter storage space. Erase all rules and re-program with shorter
Scanner is not programmed for the
correct bar code type.
Bar code symbol is unreadable.
Distance between scanner and bar
code is incorrect.
The scan line is not crossing every
bar and space of the symbol.
Scanner is not programmed for the
correct host type.
Interface cable is loose.
Conversion or format error was
detected.
The scanner's conversion
parameters are not properly
configured.
Conversion or format error was
detected.
An ADF rule was set up with
characters that can't be sent for the
host selected.
Conversion or format error was
detected.
A bar code was scanned with
characters that can't be sent for that
host.
Possible Solutions
rules.
Program the scanner to read that type of
bar code. See Chapter 12,
Scan test symbols of the same bar code
type to determine if the bar code is
defaced.
Move the scanner closer to or further from
the bar code. See Decode Zone on page
2-9.
Move the symbol until the scan line is
within the acceptable aiming pattern. See
Figure 2-3 on page 2-5.
Scan the appropriate host type
programming bar code. See the chapter
corresponding to the host type.
Check for loose cable connection and
re-connect cable.
Ensure the scanner's conversion
parameters are properly configured.
Change the ADF rule, or change to a host
that can support the ADF rule.
Change the bar code, or change to a host
that can support the bar code.
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Symbologies.