Introduction; Audience; Set-Up; Unpacking - Symbol LS 1006 Product Reference Manual

Introduction and Setup

Introduction

The LS 1006 hand-held laser scanner offers good performance in retail and light industrial
applications. The ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time.
The LS 1006 hand-held scanner is based on the Visible Laser Diode (VLD). This state of the
art technology gives the scanner a wider decode zone, greater depth of field, and a visible scan
beam. This model reads color bar codes and symbols printed on all substrates. See the LS
1006 Decode Zone on page 3-4.
The LS 1006 scans automatically at the rate of 36 scans per second. For decode capability,
see Technical Specifications beginning on page 3-4.

Audience

The intended audience for this manual is personnel performing the installation/setup and
programming of LS 1006 scanners.

Set-Up

The LS 1006 scanner is a keyboard "wedge" interface which adds efficient, reliable bar code
reading to your terminal. Since entered scan data is transmitted as keystrokes, no software
changes to the host system are necessary.

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 in the front
of this manual. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be
used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

Connecting Your Scanner

The scanner contains on-board discrete keyboard wedge communications for connecting to
asynchronous terminals and host systems. Some installations require one cable; others
require additional adapters between the keyboard, the PC, and the Y-cable.

Keyboard Wedge Configuration with Y-Cable

1. Switch off the PC and unplug the keyboard connector.
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