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Product Reference Guide
70-33186-01
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January 1999

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  • Page 1 LS 6000 Series About This Manual Table of Contents Index Copyright Feedback Product Reference Guide 70-33186-01 Revision B January 1999...

  • Page 2: Product Reference Guide

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide 70-33186-01 Revision B January 1999...
  • Page 3 Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Service Information ....... xi Symbol Support Center ......xii Warranty .
  • Page 5 Beeper Frequency ....... 5-21 Time-out Between Decodes, Same Symbol ... . 5-23 Time-out Between Decodes, Different Symbols .
  • Page 6 Contents UPC/EAN Options ......5-32 Enable/Disable UPC-E ..... . . 5-32 Enable/Disable UPC-A .
  • Page 7 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 Options ......5-73 Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ....5-73 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 .
  • Page 8 Contents Appendix A. Programming Reference UCC/EAN-128 ....... . . A-1 AIM Code Identifiers .
  • Page 9 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide viii...

  • Page 10: Chapter Descriptions

    About This Guide The LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide provides general information about connection and operation of the LS 6000 scanner series. Chapter Descriptions Following are brief descriptions of each chapter in this guide. Chapter 1, Introduction provides a product overview and a brief description on using the scanner.

  • Page 11: Notational Conventions

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: The term “LS 6000” applies to the LS 6000, LS 6004, and LS 6005, except where specifically noted. Bullets (•) indicate: " action items "...

  • Page 12: Service Information

    About This Guide Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. Before calling, have the model number and serial number at hand. Call the Support Center from a phone near the equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem.

  • Page 13: Symbol Support Center

    It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by Symbol, (iii)
  • Page 14 Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the exchange.
  • Page 15 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Symbol Technologies’ LS 6000 scanner combines the benefits of omni-directional scanning with a light-weight, hand-held design. The scanner converts easily to hands-free use with an optional presentation stand. The LS 6000 successfully reads most code symbologies, densities, and colors, produced by a wide range of printing techniques.

  • Page 17: Using Your Scanner

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide LS 6005-I000 (IBM 468X/469X) - The LS 6005 is fully compatible with the entire line of IBM 468X/469X terminals. It also accommodates the full line of Synapse Smart Cables. LS 6005-I090 (IBM 468X/469X with EAS) - The LS 6005-I090 also provides additional signal lines for EAS deactivation (Checkpoint modes V and VII).

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xii. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

  • Page 19: Switching Cables

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Plug the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the LS 6000 handle. Listen for a click. Figure 2-1. Plugging Connector into Scanner Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured.

  • Page 20: Electronic Article Surveillance (Eas) (Optional)

    800-257-5540, ext. 4300. Outside the U.S., call (609) 848- 1800, ext. 4300. If you are using an EAS cable, refer to the Universal Cable EAS Installation Sheet (Symbol p/n 70-32824-XX). Connecting to a Host Following are detailed instructions for connecting the LS 6000 to your host.
  • Page 21 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Connect the other end of the interface cable to the scanner. Figure 2-2. Plugging Connector into Scanner Set the LS 6000 to communicate with your particular POS terminal by scanning the appropriate bar code(s).

  • Page 22: Chapter 3. Scanning With The Ls 6000

    Chapter 3 Scanning With the LS 6000 Scanning In Hand-Held Mode The LS 6000 may be placed on the counter-top or in the Desk Mount Stand (optional). The scanner operates in one of the following three trigger modes, programmable by the bar codes Trigger Mode on page 5-16: Triggered Omnidirectional Mode (Default)
  • Page 23 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide To scan in hand-held mode, pick up the scanner and hold it within the scanning range for the bar code. If the scanner is in the constant-on mode, it decodes the bar code automatically. If the scanner is in a triggered mode, pull the trigger to activate the scan pattern and decode the bar code.

  • Page 24: Scanning In Hands-Free Mode

    Scanning With the LS 6000 Scanning in Hands-Free (Presentation) Mode To place the LS 6000 scanner in the optional Hands-Free Presentation Stand, slide the rubber “chin” support on the scanner into the notch in the stand until the scanner is firmly seated.

  • Page 25: Selecting Beeper Volume

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Selecting Beeper Volume The LS 6000 emits a short beep when it successfully reads a bar code. There are three volume settings for this decode beep. To change the setting, hold down the trigger for five seconds. The scanner cycles through three settings, emitting a 2-beep tone at each setting.

  • Page 26: Beeper Indications

    Scanning With the LS 6000 Beeper Indications The beeper indicates the scanner’s status as follows: Table 3-1. Beeper Indications Beeper Indication 3 Beeps Power up (or reset) has occurred. 1 Beep A bar code has been successfully decoded. 4 Beeps A transmission error has occurred.

  • Page 27: Led Indications

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide LED Indications The green LED located on top of the scanner indicates the operational status of the scanner. These LED indications are defined below: Table 3-2. LED Indications Indication No power is applied to the scanner.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4. Maintenance And Specifications

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and Specifications Maintaining Your Scanner The only maintenance your LS 6000 scanner requires is an occasional cleaning of the scan window to remove fingerprints or other debris. Since the LS 6000 scan window is a high performance optical element, care should be given during cleaning.

  • Page 29: Scan Zone

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Scan Zone When an omnidirectional mode is selected, the LS 6000 scanner emits a 20-line scan pattern designed to allow you to read bar codes, even very long and narrow ones, easily from almost any angle.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    60 scans per second Pattern Decode Depth of Maximum working distance is Field 10 in. (25.4 cm) on 100% UPC/EAN symbol Decode Capability UPC/EAN/JAN (with and without supplementals), Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, UCC/EAN 128, Bookland EAN Durability 4 ft.
  • Page 31 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Table 4-1. Technical Specifications (cont’d) ITEM DESCRIPTION Height 7.64 in. (194 mm) Width 2.72 in. (69 mm) Depth 3.19 in. (81 mm)

  • Page 32: What If

    LED is lit? Verify that the code type you are scanning is enabled. Verify that the symbol length for that code type is correct. Try scanning similar bar codes of the same code type. Make sure the Beep After Good Decode parameter is enabled.
  • Page 33 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 34: Chapter 5. Programming The Ls 6000

    Chapter 5 Programming the LS 6000 Operational Parameters The LS 6000 is shipped with the settings shown in the Table 5- 1 beginning on page 5-2. These default values are stored in non- volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down.

  • Page 35: Defaults

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Defaults The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s). Table 5-1. Default Table Parameter Default Page Number Set Default Parameter All Defaults...
  • Page 36 Programming the LS 6000 Table 5-1. Default Table (cont’d) Parameter Default Page Number UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable 5-32 UPC-E Enable 5-32 EAN-8 Enable 5-34 EAN-13 Enable 5-34 Bookland EAN Disable 5-36 Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Ignore 5-37 Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental 5-39 Redundancy Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 5-40...
  • Page 37 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (cont’d) Parameter Default Page Number UPC/EAN Security Levels 5-51 Linear UPC/EAN Decode Disable 5-54 Linear Supplemental Decode Disable 5-55 UPC/EAN Decode Performance Enable, Level 3 5-56 UPC/EAN Coupon Code Disable...
  • Page 38 Programming the LS 6000 Table 5-1. Default Table (cont’d) Parameter Default Page Number Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable 5-73 Set Length(s) for I 2 of 5 5-74 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable 5-77 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable 5-79...
  • Page 39 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (cont’d) Parameter Default Page Number Scan Data Transmission Format Data as is 5-91 RS-232C RS-232 Host Type Standard 5-10 Baud Rate 9600 5-95 Parity Even 5-99 Check Receive Errors Check...

  • Page 40: Set Default Parameter

    Programming the LS 6000 Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 5-1 beginning on page 5-2. SET ALL DEFAULTS...

  • Page 41: Host Type

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Host Type If you’re using a Synapse cable, your host is autodetected, so no host bar codes need to be scanned. If not, select an IBM 46XX or RS-232 host from the following bar code menus.
  • Page 42 Programming the LS 6000 Host Type (Cont’d) Port 9B Port 17/9E...

  • Page 43: Rs-232C Host Types

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Host Type (Cont’d) RS-232C Host Types Three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 5-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal sets the defaults listed below. These defaults take precedence over standard defaults.
  • Page 44 Programming the LS 6000 Table 5-2. Terminal Specific RS-232C Parameter Standard FUJITSU NIXDORF Mode A/ Mode B Stop Bit Select ASCII Format 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit 8-Bit Beep On <BEL> Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled RTS Line State High *Low = No data to send *In the Nixdorf Mode B, if CTS is Low, scanning is disabled.
  • Page 45 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide RS-232C Host Types (Cont’d) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of Code ID Characters as listed in Table 5-3, below. These Code ID Characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals.
  • Page 46 Programming the LS 6000 RS-232C Host Types (Cont’d) To select an RS-232C Host Interface, scan one of the following bar codes. STANDARD RS-232C ICL RS-232C 5-13...
  • Page 47 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide RS-232C Host Types (Cont’d) NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B 5-14...
  • Page 48 Programming the LS 6000 RS-232C Host Types (Cont’d) FUJITSU RS-232C 5-15...

  • Page 49: Trigger Mode

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Trigger Mode Scan a bar code below to select one of the following trigger modes: In Triggered Omnidirectional Mode, an omnidirectional scan pattern activates upon trigger pull. In Triggered Single Scan Line Mode, a single scan line appears upon trigger pull.
  • Page 50 Programming the LS 6000 Trigger Mode (Cont’d) TRIGGERED SINGLE SCAN LINE MODE COMBINATION MODE (CONSTANT -ON OMNIDIRECTIONAL/ TRIGGERED SINGLE SCAN LINE) 5-17...

  • Page 51: Time To Return To Continuous Omnidirectional

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Time to Return to Continuous Omnidirectional This parameter sets the time the scanner issues a single scan line on trigger pull before returning to the constant-on omnidirectional pattern. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.

  • Page 52: Beeper Volume

    Programming the LS 6000 Beeper Volume To select a decode beep volume, scan the LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME bar code. Note: Beeper volume can also be set manually using the instructions for Selecting Beeper Volume on page 3-4.
  • Page 53 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Beeper Volume (Cont’d) MEDIUM VOLUME HIGH VOLUME 5-20...

  • Page 54: Beeper Frequency

    Programming the LS 6000 Beeper Frequency To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY bar code. LOW FREQUENCY 5-21...
  • Page 55 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Beeper Frequency (Cont’d) MEDIUM FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY 5-22...

  • Page 56: Time-Out Between Decodes, Same Symbol

    Time-out Between Decodes, Same Symbol This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes of the same symbol. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. (Setting this above 0.4 seconds is recommended.) Scan the bar code below to select a new time-out. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-117, the first representing seconds, the second tenths of seconds.

  • Page 57: Time-Out Between Decodes, Different Symbols

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Time-out Between Decodes, Different Symbols This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes of different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. Scan the bar code below, then scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-117, the first representing seconds, the second tenths of seconds.

  • Page 58: Laser On Time

    Programming the LS 6000 Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-117 that correspond to...

  • Page 59: Rest Mode Time-Out

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Rest Mode Time-out This parameter sets the time the scanner remains active after any scanning activity. Scan one of the four options. Depending on the selection, the scanner enters a low power “rest” mode 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes after the last attempted decode.
  • Page 60 Programming the LS 6000 Rest Mode Timeout (Cont’d) 60 MINUTES 90 MINUTES 5-27...

  • Page 61: Beep After Good Decode

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit beeps after a good decode. If disabled, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

  • Page 62: Linear Code Type Security Level

    Programming the LS 6000 Linear Code Type Security Level Note: Does not apply to Code 128. The LS 6000 offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.

  • Page 63: Linear Security Level 2

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Linear Security Level 2 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Code Type Length LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 2 Linear Security Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

  • Page 64: Linear Security Level 4

    Programming the LS 6000 Linear Security Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Code Type Length LINEAR SECURITY LEVEL 4 5-31...

  • Page 65: Upc/Ean Options

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Options Enable/Disable UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code. ENABLE UPC-E DISABLE UPC-E 5-32...

  • Page 66: Enable/Disable Upc-A

    Programming the LS 6000 Enable/Disable UPC-A To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code. ENABLE UPC-A DISABLE UPC-A 5-33...

  • Page 67: Enable/Disable Ean-8

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable EAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE EAN-8 DISABLE EAN-8 5-34...

  • Page 68: Enable/Disable Ean-13

    Programming the LS 6000 Enable/Disable EAN-13 To enable or disable EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE EAN-13 DISABLE EAN-13 5-35...

  • Page 69: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable EAN Bookland, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE BOOKLAND EAN DISABLE BOOKLAND EAN 5-36...

  • Page 70: Decode Upc/Ean Supplementals

    If UPC/EAN without supplemental characters is selected, and the LS 6000 is presented with a UPC/ EAN plus supplemental symbol, the UPC/EAN is decoded and the supplemental characters ignored. An autodiscriminate option is also available. If this option is selected, choose an appropriate...
  • Page 71 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (Cont’d) DECODE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS IGNORE UPC/EAN WITH SUPPLEMENTALS AUTODISCRIMINATE UPC/ EAN SUPPLEMENTALS 5-38...

  • Page 72: Decode Upc/Ean Supplemental Redundancy

    Programming the LS 6000 Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to twenty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.

  • Page 73: Transmit Upc-A Check Digit

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A check digit. TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT 5-40...

  • Page 74: Transmit Upc-E Check Digit

    Programming the LS 6000 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-E check digit. TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT 5-41...

  • Page 75: Random Weight Check Digit

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Random Weight Check Digit A 4-digit or 5-digit random weight check digit may be embedded in a UPC-A or EAN-13 bar code for additional price verification. To enable either of these options, or disable the option completely, scan the appropriate bar code below.

  • Page 76: Upc-A Preamble

    Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>) 5-43...
  • Page 77 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble (Cont’d) SYSTEM CHARACTER (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE (< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) 5-44...

  • Page 78: Upc-E Preamble

    Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>) 5-45...
  • Page 79 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide UPC-E Preamble (Cont’d) SYSTEM CHARACTER (<SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) SYSTEM CHARACTER & COUNTRY CODE (< COUNTRY CODE> <SYSTEM CHARACTER> <DATA>) 5-46...

  • Page 80: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

    Programming the LS 6000 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and be affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data.

  • Page 81: Ean Zero Extend

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide EAN Zero Extend If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format.

  • Page 82: Upc/Ean Predecode Block

    (but has not completely exited the scanner’s field of view), with a block from a new symbol that has just been presented to the scanner. This option requires the scanner to compare the new symbol against the symbol just decoded to see if there are common blocks.
  • Page 83 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Accept Predecode Block This option allows immediate decode of a new UPC/EAN bar code regardless of the previously decoded UPC/EAN bar code’s block content. ACCEPT PREDECODE BLOCK 5-50...

  • Page 84: Upc/Ean Security Level 0

    Programming the LS 6000 UPC/EAN Security Level The LS 6000 offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
  • Page 85 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level 1 As bar code quality levels diminish, certain characters become prone to misdecodes before others (i.e., 1, 2, 7, 8). If you are experiencing mis-decodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the mis-decodes are limited to these characters, select this security level.
  • Page 86 Programming the LS 6000 UPC/EAN Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selection of this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner.

  • Page 87: Linear Upc/Ean Decode

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Linear UPC/EAN Decode This option applies to code types containing two adjacent blocks (e.g., UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13). When enabled, a bar code is transmitted only when both the left and right blocks are successfully decoded within one laser scan. This option should be enabled when bar codes are in proximity to each other.

  • Page 88: Linear Supplemental Decode

    Programming the LS 6000 Linear Supplemental Decode This option applies to code types containing two or five character supplementals. When enabled, a bar code is transmitted only when both the supplemental block and its adjacent block are successfully decoded within one laser scan. This option should be enabled when bar codes are in proximity to each other.

  • Page 89: Upc/Ean Decode Performance

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance (aggressiveness) for UPC/EAN symbols without supplementals. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
  • Page 90 Programming the LS 6000 UPC/EAN Decode Performance (Cont’d) If Decode Performance is enabled, select a level below. UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1 UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2 UPC/EAN DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3 5-57...

  • Page 91: Upc/Ean Coupon Code

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Coupon Code When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN 128 bar codes. Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN With Supplemental Characters must be enabled. ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE...

  • Page 92: Code 128 Options

    Programming the LS 6000 Code 128 Options Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODE 128 DISABLE CODE 128 5-59...

  • Page 93: Code 128 Decode Performance

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Code 128 Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance (aggressiveness) for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
  • Page 94 Programming the LS 6000 Code 128 Decode Performance (Cont’d) If Decode Performance is enabled, select a level below. CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1 CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2 CODE 128 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3 5-61...

  • Page 95: Enable/Disable Ucc/Ean-128

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A for details on UCC/EAN-128.) ENABLE UCC/EAN-128 DISABLE UCC/EAN-128 5-62...

  • Page 96: Code 39 Options

    Programming the LS 6000 Code 39 Options Enable/Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODE 39 DISABLE CODE 39 5-63...

  • Page 97: Set Lengths For Code 39

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.

  • Page 98: Length Within Range

    Programming the LS 6000 T wo Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded.

  • Page 99: Any Length

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters. CODE 39 - ANY LENGTH 5-66...

  • Page 100: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    Code 39 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.

  • Page 101: Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE)

  • Page 102: Code 39 Decode Performance

    Programming the LS 6000 Code 39 Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance (aggressiveness) for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
  • Page 103 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Code 39 Decode Performance (Cont’d) If Decode Performance is enabled, select a level below. CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 1 CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2 CODE 39 DECODE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3 5-70...

  • Page 104: Enable/Disable Code 39 Full Ascii

    Programming the LS 6000 Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard.
  • Page 105 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII (Cont’d) ENABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII DISABLE CODE 39 FULL ASCII 5-72...

  • Page 106: Interleaved 2 Of 5 Options

    Programming the LS 6000 Interleaved 2 of 5 Options Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 5-73...

  • Page 107: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 108 Programming the LS 6000 T wo Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, if you select I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, the only I 2 of 5 symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters.
  • Page 109 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters. Note: Selecting the Any Length option may lead to misdecodes for I 2 of 5 codes.

  • Page 110: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    Programming the LS 6000 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies a specified algorithm, either Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or Optical Product Code Council (OPCC).
  • Page 111 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification (Cont’d) USS CHECK DIGIT OPCC CHECK DIGIT 5-78...

  • Page 112: Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit

    Programming the LS 6000 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit the data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NOT TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-79...

  • Page 113: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN- 13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

  • Page 114: Codabar Options

    Programming the LS 6000 Codabar Options Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODABAR DISABLE CODABAR 5-81...

  • Page 115: Set Lengths For Codabar

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains.
  • Page 116 Programming the LS 6000 T wo Discrete Lengths This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, if you select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters.
  • Page 117 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Any Length Scanning this option allows you to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters. CODABAR - ANY LENGTH 5-84...

  • Page 118: Clsi Editing

    When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. ENABLE CLSI EDITING DISABLE CLSI EDITING...

  • Page 119: Notis Editing

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from decoded Codabar symbol. ENABLE NOTIS EDITING DISABLE NOTIS EDITING 5-86...

  • Page 120: Transmit Code Id Character

    ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. The user may select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see...
  • Page 121 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Transmit Code ID Character (Cont’d) AIM CODE ID CHARACTER NONE 5-88...

  • Page 122: Pause Duration

    Programming the LS 6000 Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 1/10 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 1/10 second pause;...

  • Page 123: Prefix/Suffix Values

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals.

  • Page 124: Scan Data Transmission Format

    Programming the LS 6000 Scan Data Transmission Format To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the SCAN OPTIONS bar code below. Then select one of four options. ENTER bar code When you have made your selection, scan the on page 5-94.
  • Page 125 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (Cont’d) DATA AS IS <DATA> <SUFFIX> 5-92...
  • Page 126 Programming the LS 6000 Scan Data Transmission Format (Cont’d) <PREFIX> <DATA> <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> 5-93...
  • Page 127 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (Cont’d) ENTER DATA FORMAT CANCEL 5-94...

  • Page 128: Rs-232C Parameters

    Programming the LS 6000 RS-232C Parameters Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
  • Page 129 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (Cont’d) BAUD RATE 600 BAUD RATE 1200 5-96...
  • Page 130 Programming the LS 6000 Baud Rate (Cont’d) BAUD RATE 2400 BAUD RATE 4800 5-97...
  • Page 131 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (Cont’d) BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19,200 5-98...

  • Page 132: Parity

    Programming the LS 6000 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure than an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
  • Page 133 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Parity (Cont’d) Even If you select EVEN parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure than an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
  • Page 134 Programming the LS 6000 Parity (Cont’d) Space Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0. SPACE None Select None if no parity is desired. NONE 5-101...

  • Page 135: Check Receive Errors

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter. CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS DO NOT CHECK FOR RECEIVED ERRORS...

  • Page 136: Hardware Handshaking

    Programming the LS 6000 Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232C port. The port has been designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence: The controller reads the CTS line for activity.
  • Page 137 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (Cont’d) If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence. Note: The DTR signal is jumpered active. Scan one of the following bar codes to select an option below.
  • Page 138 Programming the LS 6000 Hardware Handshaking (Cont’d) RTS/CTS Option 1 When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner deasserts RTS when the transmission is complete. RTS/CTS OPTION 1 RTS/CTS Option 2 When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user- programmed logic level).
  • Page 139 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (Cont’d) RTS/CTS Option 3 When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.

  • Page 140: Software Handshaking

    Programming the LS 6000 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options. If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled, Hardware Handshaking takes precedence. Scan the appropriate bar code to select one of the following options.
  • Page 141 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (Cont’d) ACK/NAK When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. Whenever a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK.
  • Page 142 Programming the LS 6000 Software Handshaking (Cont’d) When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data. If an ENQ is not received within 2 seconds, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data. The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every 2 seconds to prevent transmission errors.
  • Page 143 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (Cont’d) XON/XOFF An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send.

  • Page 144: Host Serial Response Timeout

    Programming the LS 6000 Host Serial Response Timeout This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/ NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option.

  • Page 145: Rts Line State

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide RTS Line State This parameter is used to set the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select LOW RTS line state or HIGH RTS line state.

  • Page 146: Stop Bit Select

    Programming the LS 6000 Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.

  • Page 147: Ascii Format

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide ASCII Format This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol. 7-BIT 8-BIT 5-114...

  • Page 148: Beep On

    Programming the LS 6000 Beep on <BEL> When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232C serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to indicate an illegal entry or other important event.

  • Page 149: Intercharacter Delay

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay Select the intercharacter delay option matching host requirements. The intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters. The delay period can range from no delay to 99 msec in 1-msec increments.

  • Page 150: Numeric Bar Codes

    Programming the LS 6000 Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 5-117...
  • Page 151 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (Cont’d) 5-118...
  • Page 152 Programming the LS 6000 Numeric Bar Codes (Cont’d) 5-119...
  • Page 153 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (Cont’d) 5-120...
  • Page 154 Programming the LS 6000 Numeric Bar Codes (Cont’d) 5-121...

  • Page 155: Cancel

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Cancel If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below. CANCEL 5-122...

  • Page 156: Appendix A Programming Reference

    Code 128 bar code symbols. UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after...
  • Page 157 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide between these symbols, and can enable or disable one or both code types via bar code menus. Table A-1 indicates the behavior of the LS 6000 in each of the four possible parameter settings.
  • Page 158 Programming Reference Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128 Standard UCC/ Effect and Example Code 128 EAN-128 Enable Enable Read both types of symbols. Examples: FNC1 FNC1 ABCD E are read as ABCD FNC1 FNC1 E are read as ABCD FNC1FNC1 FNC1 ABCD...

  • Page 159: Aim Code Identifiers

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: Flag Character (ASCII 93) Code Character (see Table A-2) Modifier Character (see Table A-3) Table A-2. Code Characters Code Character Code Type...

  • Page 160: Modifier Characters

    Programming Reference Modifier Characters The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table A-3. Table A-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Option Value Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing. Reader has checked one check character. Reader has checked and stripped check character.
  • Page 161 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Table A-3. Modifier Characters (cont’d) Code Type Option Option Value Code 128 Standard data packet, no Function code 1 in first symbol position. Function code 1 in first symbol character position. Function code 1 in second symbol character position.
  • Page 162 Programming Reference Table A-3. Modifier Characters (cont’d) Code Type Option Option Value UPC/EAN Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which is 13 digits for UPC-A and UPC-E (not including supplemental data). Two-digit supplement data only. Five-digit supplement data only. EAN-8 data packet.

  • Page 163: Ascii Character Set

    LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set Refer to the table below for ASCII values. Table A-4. ASCII Character Set ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Value Code 39 Value Code 39 Encode Char Encode Char...
  • Page 164 Programming Reference Table A-4. ASCII Character Set (cont’d) ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Value Code 39 Value Code 39 Encode Char Encode Char 1048 1073 1049 1074 1050 1075 1051 1076 1052 1077 1053 1078 1054 1079 1055 1080 1056...
  • Page 165 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Table A-4. ASCII Character Set (cont’d) ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke ASCII Full ASCII Keystroke Value Code 39 Value Code 39 Encode Char Encode Char 1098 1113 1099 1114 1100 1115 1101 1116 1102 1117...
  • Page 166 Programming Reference Table A-4. ASCII Character Set (cont’d) ALT Keys Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2075 ALT K 2086 ALT V 2065 ALT A 2076 ALT L 2087 ALT W 2066 ALT B 2077 ALT M 2088 ALT X 2067...
  • Page 167 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide Table A-4. ASCII Character Set (cont’d) PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke PF Keys Keystroke 4001 PF 1 4009 PF 9 4017 PF 17 4002 PF 2 4010 PF 10 4018 PF 18 4003...
  • Page 168 Programming Reference Table A-4. ASCII Character Set (cont’d) Numeric Keystroke Numeric Keystroke Numeric Keystroke Keypad Keypad Keypad 6042 6049 6056 6043 6050 6057 6044 Undefined 6051 6058 Enter 6045 6062 6059 Num Lock 6046 6063 6060 6047 6064 6048 6065 Extended Keystroke Extended...
  • Page 169 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide A-14...
  • Page 170 ....4-1 Symbol ... 5-87 connecting to host ..2-3...
  • Page 171 LS 6000 Series Product Reference Guide code 39 full ASCII . . . 5-71 code 39 lengths ..5-64 notational conventions ..x convert I 2 of 5 to NOTIS editing... 5-86 EAN-13 .
  • Page 172 ..5-95 time-out between decodes, beep on bel ..5-115 same symbol . . . 5-23 check receive errors .5-102 transmit code 39 check EAS support .

  • Page 173: Switching Cables

    ... . 4-3 scan zone ... 4-2 Symbol Support Center ..xii Synapse "Smart Cables" ..1-1 technical specifications .
  • Page 174 (516) 738-3318, or mail to: Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza M/S B-4 Holtsville, NY 11742-1300 Attn: Technical Publications Manager IMPORTANT: If you need product support, please call the appropriate customer support number provided.
  • Page 175 70-33186-01 Revision B — January 1999 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742...

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