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Page 4: Warranty
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Page 5: Revision History
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 3/2003 Initial release. -02 Rev A 10/2003 Updated with additional bar codes and various other changes. -03 Rev A 1/2007 Updated service information, added parameter bar codes for Bookland ISBN, new UPC supplemental decode options, report software version, report MIMIC version, report Synapse cable, COM port, prefix/suffix value.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warranty ........................ii Revision History......................iii About This Guide Introduction ........................xiii Chapter Descriptions ..................... xiii Notational Conventions....................xiv Related Documents ....................... xv Service Information......................xv Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................1-1 Unpacking Your Scanner ....................1-2 Setting Up the Scanner ....................
Page 8 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 ....................
Page 9 Table of Contents Baud Rate ....................... 6-8 Parity ........................6-10 Stop Bit Select ......................6-12 Data Bits ......................... 6-12 Check Receive Errors ..................... 6-13 Hardware Handshaking ..................6-14 Software Handshaking .................... 6-16 Host Serial Response Time-out ................6-18 RTS Line State ......................6-19 Beep on <BEL>...
Page 10 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 Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation ............
Page 11 Table of Contents EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend ....................12-18 Bookland ISBN Format ................... 12-19 UPC/EAN Security Level ..................12-20 UCC Coupon Extended Code ................. 12-21 Code 128 ........................12-22 Enable/Disable Code 128 ..................12-22 Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 ................12-22 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................12-23 Code 39 ........................
Page 12 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN ................ 12-53 Redundancy Level ......................12-54 Redundancy Level 1 ....................12-54 Redundancy Level 2 ....................12-54 Redundancy Level 3 ....................12-55 Redundancy Level 4 ....................12-55 Security Level ....................... 12-56 Security Level 0 ......................
Page 13 Turn On/Off Rule Sets .................... 14-72 Alphanumeric Keyboard ....................14-73 Appendix A: Standard Default Parameters Appendix B: Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers ....................B-1 AIM Code Identifiers ..................... B-2 Appendix C: Sample Bar Codes Code 39 ........................C-1 UPC/EAN ........................C-1 UPC-A, 100 % ......................
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Page 15: About This Guide
About This Guide Introduction The Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol LS2208. Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions.
Page 16: Notational Conventions
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Page 17: Related Documents
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 the scanner. It includes basic set-up and operation instructions. For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/support.
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Page 19: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol LS2208 scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether used as a hand-held scanner or in hands-free mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Page 20: Unpacking Your Scanner
1 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS2208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the scanner with the host. • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes.
Page 21: Setting Up The Scanner
Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Scanner Installing the Interface Cable Plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle. (See Figure 1-2.) Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).
Page 22: Connecting Power (If Required)
1 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Power (if required) If the host does not provide power to the scanner, use an external power connection to the scanner: Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.
Page 23: Connecting A Synapse Cable Interface
NOTE See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected.
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Page 25: Chapter 2 Scanning
Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter includes the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning. Scan Window Trigger Scanner Parts Figure 2-1...
Page 26: Beeper Definitions
A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured. Check option setting. 5 low beeps Conversion or format error.
Page 27: Led Definitions
Scanning 2 - 3 Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization. Wait several seconds and scan again. Scanner gives a power-up beep after scanning a Communication with the bus must be established USB Device Type.
Page 28: Scanning In Hand-Held Mode
Scanning in Hand-Held Mode Figure 2-2 Ensure all connections are secure. See the host chapter for your host. Aim the scanner at the bar code. Press the trigger. Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. WRONG RIGHT 012345 012345 Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green.
Page 29: Aiming
Scanning 2 - 5 Aiming Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult. You can tilt the scanner up to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode (Figure 2-3).
Page 30: Decode Zone
6" 2.5" 7.5 mil 1.5" 10.0" 25.4 10 mil 1.0" 14.5" 100% UPC 17.0" 20 mil 23.0" 12.7 25.4 38.1 50.8 63.5 Depth of Field *Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Symbol LS2208 Decode Zone Figure 2-4...
Page 31: Scanning In Hands-Free Mode
Scanning 2 - 7 Scanning in Hands-Free Mode The Symbol LS2208 Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. See Assembling the Stand, Mounting the Stand (optional), and Scanning in the Hands-Free Mode for more information about hands-free scanning. Assembling the Stand...
Page 32: Mounting The Stand (Optional)
2 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Mounting the Stand (optional) You can attach the base of the scanner’s stand to a flat surface using two screws or double-sided tape (not provided). Two screw-mount holes Double-sided tape areas (3 places) dimensions = 1”...
Page 33: Scanning In Hands-Free Mode
Insert the scanner in the optional Intellistand by placing the front of the scanner into the stand’s “cup” (see Figure 2-7). To scan a bar code, present the bar code and ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol. Upon successful decode, the scanner beeps and the LED turns green.
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Page 35: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Technical Specifications
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter includes suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window •...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Bar code symbol is Check the symbol to make sure it is not unreadable. defaced. Try scanning test symbols of the same bar code type.
Page 37 Be sure editing options (e.g., ADF, UPC-E to UPC-A Conversion) are properly programmed. NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan, contact your distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for contact information.
Page 38: Technical Specifications
Item Description Power Requirements Use only a Symbol-approved power supply (p/n 50-14000-253R, 50-14000-256R, 50-14000-257R, 50-14000-258R or 50-14000-259R) output rated 5 VDVC and minimum 650mA. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.
Page 39 Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Technical Specifications (continued) Table 3-2 Item Description Dimensions: 6.0 in. (15.2 cm) Height 2.5in. (6.3 cm) Width 3.34 in. (8.4 cm) Depth Laser 650nm laser diode 15 kV area discharge 8 kV contact discharge Minimum Element Width 5 mil (0.127 mm) Interfaces Supported...
Page 40: Scanner Signal Descriptions
3 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of Scanner Cable Interface Port PIN 1 PIN 10 Interface Cable Modular Connector Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1...
Page 41 Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 7 The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only. Scanner Signal Pin-outs Table 3-3 Symbol LS2208 Keyboard Synapse RS-232 Wand Wedge Reserved SynClock Reserved...
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Page 43: Chapter 4 User Preferences
Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You can program the Symbol LS2208 scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the Symbol LS2208 scanner.
Page 44: Errors While Scanning
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. User Preferences Default Parameters Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar...
Page 45: User Preferences
User Preferences 4 - 3 User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1. Set All Defaults...
Page 46: Beeper Tone
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...
Page 47: Beeper Volume
User Preferences 4 - 5 Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume Medium Volume High Volume...
Page 48: 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 reduced power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt.
Page 49: Laser On Time
User Preferences 4 - 7 Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below.
Page 50: Beep After Good Decode
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.
Page 51: Timeout Between Decodes
Timeout Between Decodes Timeout 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. The default for this parameter is 0.6 seconds.
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Page 53: Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface
Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up the scanner. Use this interface type to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes.
Page 54: Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface
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) Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable Figure 5-1 To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
Page 55: Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 3 Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-4.
Page 56: Keyboard Wedge Host Types
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 Compatibles 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.
Page 57: Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-9. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
Page 58 5 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Page 59: Ignore Unknown Characters
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 7 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The scanner sounds no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character.
Page 60: Keystroke Delay
5 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keystroke Delay This is the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require a slower transmission of data. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec)
Page 61: Intra-Keystroke Delay
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 9 Intra-Keystroke Delay Enable this to insert an additional delay between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well. Enable Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-5...
Page 62: Caps Lock On
5 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’...
Page 63: Convert Wedge Data
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 11 Convert Wedge Data Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert...
Page 64: Function Key Mapping
5 - 12 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-16). Enable this to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enabled this parameter.
Page 65: Fn1 Substitution
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 13 FN1 Substitution Enable this to allow replacing any FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see Substitution Values on page 13-6). Enable *Disable Send Make and Break When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent. *Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only...
Page 66: Keyboard Maps
5 - 14 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps Use the following keyboard maps for reference for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 13-4. 7006 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005...
Page 67 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 15 Keyboard Maps (continued) 1068 1067 1066 1070 1071 1065 1069 1075 1072 1074 1076 1073 1077 1078 1079 1080 1082 1083 1084 1085 1081 5001 5002 1045 5013 1086 5011 5003 5014 5015 1087 5004 5005 5006...
Page 68: Ascii Character Set
5 - 16 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set NOTE Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan a +B, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
Page 69 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char. 1022 CTRL V 1023 CTRL W 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029...
Page 70 5 - 18 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char. 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
Page 71 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 19 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char. 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095...
Page 72 5 - 20 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char. 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117...
Page 73 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 21 Keyboard Wedge ALT Keys Table 5-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J...
Page 74 5 - 22 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge GUI Keys Table 5-4 GUI Keys Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054...
Page 75 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 23 Keyboard Wedge GUI Keys (continued) Table 5-4 GUI Keys Keystroke 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Keyboard Wedge F Keys...
Page 76 5 - 24 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge F Keys (continued) Table 5-5 F Keys Keystroke 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Table 5-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046...
Page 77 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 25 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Table 5-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter...
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Page 79: Chapter 6 Rs-232 Interface
Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface Introduction This chapter includes RS-232 host information for setting up the scanner. Use the RS-232 interface to attach the scanner to point-of-sale devices, host computers, or other devices with an available RS-232 port (e.g., com port). If your particular host is not listed in Table 6-2, set the communication parameters to match the host device.
Page 80: Connecting An Rs-232 Interface
6 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface The scanner connects directly to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Power Supply Cable Interface Cable Interface Cable Power Supply RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 6-1 Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in...
Page 81: Rs-232 Default Parameters
RS-232 Interface 6 - 3 RS-232 Default Parameters Table 6-1 lists the defaults for RS-232 host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 82: Host Parameters
6 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters The RS-232 hosts listed in Table 6-2 use their own parameter default settings. Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed.
Page 83 RS-232 Interface 6 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.
Page 84: Host Types
6 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500...
Page 85 RS-232 Interface 6 - 7 RS-232 Host Types (continued) Omron OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 NOTE User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Page 86: Baud Rate
6 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the host’s baud rate setting, or data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
Page 87 RS-232 Interface 6 - 9 Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 19,200 Baud Rate 38,400...
Page 88: Parity
6 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.
Page 89 RS-232 Interface 6 - 11 Parity (continued) Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0. Space Select None when no parity bit is required. None...
Page 90: Stop Bit Select
6 - 12 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide 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. Select the number of stop bits (one or two) depending on the number the receiving terminal/host is programmed to accommodate.
Page 91: Check Receive Errors
RS-232 Interface 6 - 13 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors Do Not Check For Received Errors...
Page 92: Hardware Handshaking
6 - 14 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). Disable Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data as it becomes available. Select Standard RTS/CTS handshaking to transmit scan data according to the following sequence: •...
Page 93 RS-232 Interface 6 - 15 RTS/CTS Option 1 If you select RTS/CTS Option 1, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission completes. RTS/CTS Option 1 RTS/CTS Option 2 If you select Option 2, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).
Page 94: Software Handshaking
6 - 16 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, the control that hardware handshaking offers. There are five options. If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence.
Page 95 RS-232 Interface 6 - 17 ACK/NAK with ENQ This combines the two previous options. For re-transmissions of data due to a NAK from the host, an additional ENQ is not required. ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: •...
Page 96: Host Serial Response Time-Out
6 - 18 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK software handshaking modes, or in RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
Page 97: Rts Line State
RS-232 Interface 6 - 19 RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...
Page 98: Intercharacter Delay
6 - 20 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions. Minimum: 0 msec Low: 25 msec Medium: 50 msec High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec...
Page 99: Nixdorf Beep/Led Options
RS-232 Interface 6 - 21 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. *Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize.
Page 100: Ascii Character Set
6 - 22 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set You can assign the values in Table 6-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character...
Page 101 RS-232 Interface 6 - 23 Prefix/Suffix Values (continued) Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘ 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044...
Page 102 6 - 24 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (continued) Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071...
Page 103 RS-232 Interface 6 - 25 Prefix/Suffix Values (continued) Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109...
Page 104 6 - 26 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (continued) Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER...
Page 105: Chapter 7 Usb Interface
Chapter 7 USB Interface Introduction This chapter includes information on how to connect and set up the scanner with a USB host. The scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Page 106 7 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and Notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) • IBM SurePOS terminals • Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
Page 107: Usb Default Parameters
USB Interface 7 - 3 USB Default Parameters Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 108: Usb Host Parameters
7 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the USB device type. • HID Keyboard Emulation (default) - This allows the scanner to emulate a USB keyboard. Upon a successful decode, bar code data transmits to the console as if the data was typed on a keyboard. Most USB drivers support HID Keyboard Emulation so it requires no special drivers.
Page 109 USB Interface 7 - 5 USB Device Type (continued) NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Table Top USB IBM Hand-Held USB USB OPOS Hand-Held Simple COM Port Emulation...
Page 110: Usb Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)
7 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing Country Selection, the scanner automatically restarts and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
Page 111 USB Interface 7 - 7 USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows 2000/XP French Belgian Windows Spanish Windows Italian Windows...
Page 112 7 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (continued) Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Page 113: Usb Keystroke Delay
USB Interface 7 - 9 USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay, in milliseconds, between emulated keystrokes. Scan a bar code below to increase the delay when hosts require slower data transmission. No Delay Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec)
Page 114: Usb Caps Lock Override
7 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. Enable this to preserve the case of the data regardless of the state of the Caps Lock key. This setting is always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)”...
Page 115: Usb Ignore Unknown Characters
USB Interface 7 - 11 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
Page 116: Emulate Keypad
7 - 12 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Emulate Keypad Enable this to send all characters as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example, ASCII A transmits as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”. *Disable Keypad Emulation Enable Keypad Emulation USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device.
Page 117: Function Key Mapping
USB Interface 7 - 13 Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 typically transmit as control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-15). Enable this parameter to send the keys in bold in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not you enable this parameter.
Page 118: Convert Case
7 - 14 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. *No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case...
Page 119: Ascii Character Set
USB Interface 7 - 15 ASCII Character Set USB ASCII Character Set Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code Keystroke Value 39 Encode Char. 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F...
Page 120 7 - 16 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code Keystroke Value 39 Encode Char. 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \...
Page 121 USB Interface 7 - 17 USB ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code Keystroke Value 39 Encode Char. 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069...
Page 122 7 - 18 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code Keystroke Value 39 Encode Char. 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092...
Page 123 USB Interface 7 - 19 USB ASCII Character Set (continued) Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code Keystroke Value 39 Encode Char. 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125...
Page 124 7 - 20 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB ALT Keys Table 7-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G...
Page 125 USB Interface 7 - 21 USB GUI Shift Keys Table 7-4 GUI Shift Keys Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI 5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056...
Page 126 7 - 22 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Shift Keys (continued) Table 7-4 GUI Shift Keys Keystroke 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V...
Page 127 USB Interface 7 - 23 USB F Keys Table 7-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 F 12 5013 F 13 5014 F 14 5015 F 15 5016 5017 F 17 5018 F 18 5019...
Page 128 7 - 24 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide USB Keypad Keys Table 7-6 Keypad Keys Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
Page 129 USB Interface 7 - 25 USB Extended Keypad Table 7-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015...
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Page 131: Chapter 8 Ibm 468X/469X Interface
Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter includes IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up the scanner. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values. Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option Indicates Default...
Page 132: Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host
8 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host The scanner connects directly to the host interface. Host Port Connector Interface Cable IBM Direct Connection Figure 8-1 Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.
Page 133: Ibm Default Parameters
IBM 468X/469X Interface 8 - 3 IBM Default Parameters Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 134: Ibm 468X/469X Host Parameters
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)
Page 135: Convert Unknown To Code 39
IBM 468X/469X Interface 8 - 5 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39...
Page 136 8 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
Page 137: Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface
Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter includes Wand Emulation host information for setting up the scanner. Use this mode when you need Wand Emulation communication. The scanner connects either to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.
Page 138: Connecting Using Wand Emulation
9 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Wand Port...
Page 139: Wand Emulation Default Parameters
Wand Emulation Default Table Table 9-1 Parameter Default Page Number Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Leading Margin 80 msec Polarity Bar High/Margin Low Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39...
Page 140: Wand Emulation Host Parameters
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 Controller Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) NOTE User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
Page 141: Leading Margin (Quiet Zone)
Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 5 Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan, (in milliseconds). The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec. This parameter is used to accommodate older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins.
Page 142: Polarity
9 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Polarity Polarity determines how the scanner's wand emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders, to which this device can connect, are expecting the DBP in a certain format.
Page 143: Convert Code 39 To Full Ascii
Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the same symbology that was decoded. This can present a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize some newer symbologies (for example, GS1 DataBar).
Page 144 9 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
Page 145: Chapter 10 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface
Chapter 10 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter includes undecoded scanner emulation host information for setting up the scanner. Use this mode when you require undecoded scanner emulation communication. With this host, the scanner connects either to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Page 146: Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation
10 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Undecoded Scanner Emulation To perform undecoded scanner emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. Host Port Connector...
Page 147: Undecoded Scanner Emulation Default Parameters
Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 3 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Default Parameters Table 10-1 lists the defaults for the undecoded scanner emulation host. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Undecoded Scanner Host Parameters section beginning on page 10-5.
Page 148: Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host
10 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the undecoded scanner emulation host. Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host...
Page 149: Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Parameters
Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 5 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The undecoded scanner emulation host supports three different beep styles. The default is to beep when the attached decoder issues the decode signal to the scanner. This way, the scanner and the attached decoder beep at the same time.
Page 150: Parameter Pass-Through
10 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Parameter Pass-Through The undecoded scanner emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached decoder. In this way, customers using Motorola compliant decoders can control the behavior of the entire system by scanning the necessary parameters only once.
Page 151: Convert Newer Code Types
Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 7 Convert Newer Code Types The Symbol LS2208 supports a variety of code types that are typically not decodable by attached decoder systems. To allow compatibility in these environments, the scanner converts these code types to more common symbologies, as per the following chart.
Page 152: Convert All Bar Codes To Code 39
10 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting all bar code data to Code 39. *Do Not Convert Bar Codes To Code 39...
Page 153: Transmission Timeout
Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 9 Transmission Timeout The undecoded scanner emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the attached decoder to assert the Decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If, after a specified amount of time, the Decode signal is not asserted (indicating the attached decoder did not receive the bar code data), the scanner issues Transmit Error beeps.
Page 154: Ignore Unknown Characters
10 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize. Select Ignore Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters. The scanner sounds no error beeps.
Page 155: Leading Margin
Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 11 Leading Margin Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. 1 ms Leading Margin *2 ms Leading Margin 3 ms Leading Margin 5 ms Leading Margin 10 ms Leading Margin...
Page 156: Check For Decode Led
10 - 12 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Check For Decode LED The attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the undecoded scanner emulation host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code. Some decoders, however, do not assert the Decode signal to tell the scanner that a decode occurred.
Page 157: Chapter 11 123Scan2
Chapter 11 123Scan2 Introduction 123Scan² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup of Motorola scanners. 123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, electronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate a sheet of scannable programming bar codes.
Page 158: 123Scan2 Requirements
11 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide 123Scan Requirements • Host computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows 7 • Scanner • Cradle (cordless scanning only) • USB cable. For more information on123Scan², go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/123Scan For a 1 minute video tour of 123Scan, go to: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/scannerhowtovideos...
Page 159: Chapter 12 Symbologies
Chapter 12 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes all symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the Symbol LS2208 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The scanner ships with the settings in the...
Page 160: Symbology Default Parameters
12 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Symbology Default Parameters Table 12-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on page 12-5. NOTE See...
Page 161 Symbologies 12 - 3 Symbology Default Table (continued) Table 12-1 Parameter Default Page Number Code 128 Code 128 Enable 12-22 UCC/EAN-128 Enable 12-22 ISBT 128 Enable 12-23 Code 39 Code 39 Enable 12-24 Trioptic Code 39 Disable 12-24 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 (Italian Pharmacy Code) Disable 12-25 Code 32 Prefix...
Page 162 12 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Symbology Default Table (continued) Table 12-1 Parameter Default Page Number Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Discrete 2 of 5 Disable 12-42 Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 12-43 Chinese 2 of 5...
Page 163: Upc/Ean
Symbologies 12 - 5 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A Enable UPC-E Disable UPC-E...
Page 164: Enable/Disable Upc-E1
12 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 UPC-E1 is disabled by default. To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. NOTE UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1 Disable UPC-E1...
Page 165: Enable/Disable Ean-13/Ean-8
Symbologies 12 - 7 Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-13 or EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable EAN-13 Disable EAN-13 Enable EAN-8 Disable EAN-8...
Page 166: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean
12 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN Disable Bookland EAN NOTE If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 12-19.
Page 167: Decode Upc/Ean/Jan Supplementals
If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options, the scanner immediately transmits EAN-13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters. If the symbol does not have a supplemental, the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via...
Page 168 12 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Ignore UPC/EAN/JAN With Supplementals Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode Enable 977 Supplemental Mode Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode...
Page 169 Symbologies 12 - 11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Enable 491 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2...
Page 170: User-Programmable Supplementals
If you selected Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals or one of the supplemental modes, this option adjusts the number of times to decode a symbol without supplementals before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals.
Page 171: Transmit Upc-A/Upc-E/Upc-E1 Check Digit
Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Page 172: Upc-A Preamble
12 - 14 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 173: Upc-E Preamble
Symbologies 12 - 15 UPC-E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and transmit no preamble. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.
Page 174: Upc-E1 Preamble
12 - 16 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 175: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A
Symbologies 12 - 17 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Enable this to convert UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Disable this to transmit UPC-E decoded data as UPC-E data, without conversion.
Page 176: Convert Upc-E1 To Upc-A
12 - 18 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A Enable this to convert UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, the data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit).
Page 177: Bookland Isbn Format
Symbologies 12 - 19 Bookland ISBN Format If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 12-8, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.
Page 178: Upc/Ean Security Level
12 - 20 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Select higher levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner decode speed, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Page 179: Ucc Coupon Extended Code
Symbologies 12 - 21 UCC Coupon Extended Code Enable this to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPCA/EAN-128 Coupon Codes. You must enable UPC-A, EAN-13, and EAN-128 to scan all types of Coupon Codes.
Page 180: Code 128
12 - 22 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 181: Enable/Disable Isbt 128
Symbologies 12 - 23 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. *Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128...
Page 182: Code 39
12 - 24 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters.
Page 183: Convert Code 39 To Code 32
Symbologies 12 - 25 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. NOTE Enable Code 39 in order for this parameter to function.
Page 184: Set Lengths For Code 39
D-3. Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol within a specific length range. Select the lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 185: Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Symbologies 12 - 27 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Enable this feature to checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. If you enable this feature, only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded.
Page 186: Code 39 Full Ascii Conversion
12 - 28 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 187: Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)
Transmit Buffer on page 12-30) or clear the buffer. Buffer Data To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern. • Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a low/high beep to indicate successful decode and buffering.
Page 188 12 - 30 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer, scan the Clear Buffer bar code below, which contains only a start character, a dash (minus), and a stop character. • The scanner issues a short high/low/high beep.
Page 189 Symbologies 12 - 31 Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps.
Page 190: Code 93
12 - 32 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93...
Page 191: Set Lengths For Code 93
D-3. Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol within a specific length range. Select the length range using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 192: Code 11
12 - 34 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 Disable Code 11...
Page 193: Set Lengths For Code 11
D-3. Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol within a specific length range. Select the length range using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 194: Code 11 Check Digit Verification
12 - 36 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code. The options are to check for one check digit, check for two check digits, or disable the feature.
Page 195: Transmit Code 11 Check Digits
Symbologies 12 - 37 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) NOTE You must enable Code 11 Check Digit Verification for this parameter to function.
Page 196: Interleaved 2 Of 5 (Itf)
12 - 38 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages.
Page 197: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5
D-3. I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol within a specific length range. Select the length range using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 198: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification
12 - 40 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Enable this feature to check the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification (USS), or the Optical Product Code Council (OPCC) check digit algorithm.
Page 199: Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit
Symbologies 12 - 41 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 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) 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.
Page 200: Discrete 2 Of 5 (Dtf)
12 - 42 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Discrete 2 of 5...
Page 201: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5
D-3. D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol within a specific length range. Select the length range using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 202: Chinese 2 Of 5
12 - 44 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable Chinese 2 of 5...
Page 203: Codabar (Nw - 7)
Symbologies 12 - 45 Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar Disable Codabar...
Page 204: Set Lengths For Codabar
D-3. Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. Select the length range from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range.
Page 205: Clsi Editing
NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters. Enable CLSI Editing Disable CLSI Editing NOTIS Editing Enable this to strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Use this feature if your host system requires this data format. Enable NOTIS Editing Disable NOTIS Editing...
Page 206: Msi
12 - 48 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI Disable MSI...
Page 207: Set Lengths For Msi
D-3. MSI - Two Discrete Lengths Length Within Range - Select this option to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length range. Select the length range using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range.
Page 208: Msi Check Digits
12 - 50 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If your MSI codes include two check digits, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Page 209: Msi Check Digit Algorithm
Symbologies 12 - 51 MSI Check Digit Algorithm There are two algorithms for verifying the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code corresponding to the algorithm used to encode your check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 MOD 10/MOD 10...
Page 210: Gs1 Databar (Formerly Rss, Reduced Space Symbology)
12 - 52 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology) GS1 DataBar The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
Page 211: Convert Gs1 Databar To Upc/Ean
This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol. Enable this conversion to strip the leading '010' from GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.
Page 212: Redundancy Level 1
12 - 54 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level The Symbol LS2208 offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
Page 213: Redundancy Level 3
Symbologies 12 - 55 Redundancy Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded. The following codes must be read three times: Code Type Code Length MSI Plessey 4 characters or less D 2 of 5 8 characters or less I 2 of 5 8 characters or less...
Page 214: Security Level
Security Level The Symbol LS2208 offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes. These include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select higher security levels 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 your application.
Page 215: Security Level 3
Symbologies 12 - 57 Security Level 3 If you selected Security Level 2 and misdecodes still occur, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis-decoding severely out of spec bar codes. Selecting this level of security significantly impairs the scanner’s decoding ability.
Page 216: Bi-Directional Redundancy
12 - 58 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Bi-directional Redundancy Enable Bi-directional Redundancy for added security to linear code type security levels. When enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before reporting a good decode.
Page 217: Report Version
Report Software Version Report MIMIC Version Scan the bar code below to report the MIMIC software revision installed in the scanner’s secondary microprocessor. Symbol scanners that do not use MIMIC architecture report nothing. Report MIMIC Software Version Report Synapse Cable Scan the bar code below to report the software revision of the attached Synapse cable.
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Page 219: Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options
Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction This chapter includes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host. In addition to these bar codes for data formatting, see each host chapter for the appropriate host connections and features for the scanner. Also see Chapter 12, Symbologies Chapter 14, Advanced Data Formatting...
Page 220: Scanning Sequence Examples
13 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. Parameters, such as Prefix Value, require scanning several bar codes in sequence. See each individual parameter for descriptions of this procedure.
Page 221: Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters
In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. Select no Code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. For Code ID Characters, Symbol Code Identifiers on page B-1 AIM Code Identifiers on page B-2.
Page 222: Prefix/Suffix Values
13 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values You can append a prefix and/or suffix to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix: Change the scan data format by scanning the appropriate Scan Data Transmission Format on page 13-4.
Page 223 Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 - 5 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) *Data As Is <DATA> <SUFFIX> <PREFIX> <DATA> <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> Enter Data Format Cancel...
Page 224: Fn1 Substitution Values
Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a No Read message transmits. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a bar code is not decoded. Disable this to transmit nothing if a symbol does not decode.
Page 225: Synapse Interface
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 - 7 Synapse Interface The auto-detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection. If a scanner is connected to another scanner using a Synapse cable, use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection. In all other cases, when using the cable, Motorola recommends the default setting.
Page 226 13 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
Page 227: Chapter 14 Advanced Data Formatting
Chapter 14 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 14-6, or by installing the 123Scan utility (see...
Page 228: Using Adf Bar Codes
14 - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Using ADF Bar Codes When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before you start scanning. To program each data formatting rule: • Start the Rule. Scan Begin New Rule on page 14-6.
Page 229: Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 3 Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication Begin New Rule 14-6 High High Code 128 14-9 High High Send next 5 characters 14-20 High High Send <CTRL M> 14-39 High High Send next 5 characters...
Page 230: Rules Hierarchy (In Bar Codes)
14 - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide But, when there is a sale, you may want to send only the following: 24 (class key) 56712437 (stock key) and the cashier keys the price manually. To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as: When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.
Page 231: Default Rules
Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also applies to them. For the Symbol LS2208, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format.
Page 232: Special Commands
14 - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter along with the Send Pause parameter on page 14-24 inserts a pause in the data transmission. To set the pause scan a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), to represent a 0.1 second interval. For example, scan...
Page 233: Erase
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 7 Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Actions Erase Criteria And Start Again And Start Again Erase Previously Erase All Rules Saved Rule Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules. Quit Entering Rules...
Page 234: Disable Rule Set
14 - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets...
Page 235: Criteria
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 9 Criteria Code Types Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other criteria. To select all code types, don't select any code types. Codabar Code 39 GS1 DataBar-14 GS1 DataBar Limited...
Page 236 14 - 10 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria. D 2 OF 5 IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-E UPC-A EAN-13 EAN-8...
Page 237 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 11 Code Types (continued) UCC/EAN 128 UPC-E1 Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 Chinese 2 of 5 Coupon Code...
Page 238: Code Lengths
14 - 12 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain. Select one length per rule only. Don't select any code length to select code types of any length.
Page 239 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 13 Code Lengths (continued) 8 Characters 7 Characters 9 Characters 10 Characters 11 Characters 12 Characters...
Page 240 14 - 14 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 14 Characters 13 Characters 15 Characters 16 Characters 18 Characters 17 Characters...
Page 241 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 15 Code Lengths (continued) 19 Characters 20 Characters 21 Characters 22 Characters 23 Characters 24 Characters...
Page 242 14 - 16 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (continued) 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters...
Page 243: Message Containing A Specific Data String
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 17 Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string. There are 4 features: •...
Page 244 14 - 18 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Numeric Keypad Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard. Cancel...
Page 245 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 19 Rule Belongs To Set Select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rule sets. See Alternate Rule Sets on page 14-3 more information. Rule Belongs To Set 1 Rule Belongs To Set 2 Rule Belongs To Set 4 Rule Belongs To Set 3...
Page 246: Actions
14 - 20 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 14-73, or send the next X characters. Note that only bar codes for Send Next 1 to 20 appear here, and can be scanned multiple times to send values greater then 20.
Page 247 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 21 Send Data (continued) Send Next Send Next 9 Characters 8 Characters Send Next Send Next 10 Characters 11 Characters Send Next Send Next 13 Characters 12 Characters Send Next Send Next 15 Characters 14 Characters Send Next Send Next 16 Characters...
Page 248 14 - 22 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next Send Next 18 Characters 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters...
Page 249: Setup Field(S)
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 23 Setup Field(s) Setup Field(s) Definitions Table 14-1 Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan Move Cursor To Character, then any printable ASCII 14-24 character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard. This moves the cursor to the position after the matching character.
Page 250 14 - 24 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 14-73.
Page 251 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 25 Skip Ahead Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters. Skip Ahead Skip Ahead 1 Character 2 Characters Skip Ahead Skip Ahead 3 Characters 4 Characters Skip Ahead Skip Ahead 5 Characters 6 Characters Skip Ahead Skip Ahead 7 Characters...
Page 252 14 - 26 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back Skip Back 2 Characters 1 Characters Skip Back Skip Back 4 Characters 3 Characters Skip Back Skip Back 5 Characters...
Page 253 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 27 Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. Set these values using the prefix/suffix values in Table 6-4 on page 6-22. Send Value 1 Send Value 2 Send Value 4 Send Value 3 Send Value 5 Send Value 6...
Page 254: Modify Data
14 - 28 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Modify Data Modify data as described below. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. Programming pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, adds three zeros to the first send, and does not pad the next send.
Page 255: Pad Data With Spaces
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 29 Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. Send commands activate this parameter. Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 1 Length 2 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 4...
Page 256 14 - 30 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 9 Length 10 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 12 Length 11 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 13...
Page 257 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 31 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 17 Length 18 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 19 Length 20 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 21 Length 22 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 23...
Page 258 14 - 32 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 25 Length 26 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 28 Length 27 Pad Spaces To Pad Spaces To Length 29...
Page 259: Pad Data With Zeros
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 33 Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by Send commands. Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 1 Length 2 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To...
Page 260 14 - 34 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 9 Length 10 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 11 Length 12 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 13...
Page 261 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 35 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 17 Length 18 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 20 Length 19 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 22 Length 21 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 23...
Page 262 14 - 36 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 25 Length 26 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 28 Length 27 Pad Zeros To Pad Zeros To Length 30...
Page 263: Beeps
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 37 Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule. Beep Once Beep Twice Beep Three Times...
Page 264: Send Keystroke (Control Characters And Keyboard Characters)
14 - 38 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke to send. Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C...
Page 265 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 39 Control Characters (continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O...
Page 266 14 - 40 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Q Send Control P Send Control S Send Control R Send Control T Send Control U Send Control W Send Control V...
Page 267 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 41 Control Characters (continued) Send Control X Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control -...
Page 268 14 - 42 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters to send. Send Space Send ! Send “ Send # Send $ Send % Send & Send ‘...
Page 269 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 43 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ) Send ( Send + Send * Send - Send , Send / Send .
Page 270 14 - 44 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 1 Send 0 Send 3 Send 2 Send 5 Send 4 Send 7 Send 6...
Page 271 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 45 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send 8 Send 9 Send : Send ; Send < Send = Send > Send ?
Page 272 14 - 46 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send @ Send A Send B Send C Send D Send E Send F Send G...
Page 273 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 47 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send I Send H Send K Send J Send L Send M Send O Send N...
Page 274 14 - 48 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send P Send Q Send R Send S Send T Send U Send V Send W...
Page 275 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 49 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send Y Send X Send [ Send Z Send ] Send \ Send _ Send ^...
Page 276 14 - 50 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send ` Send a Send b Send c Send d Send e Send f Send g...
Page 277 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 51 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send h Send i Send j Send k Send l Send m Send n Send o...
Page 278 14 - 52 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (continued) Send p Send q Send r Send s Send t Send u Send v Send w...
Page 279 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 53 Keyboard Characters (continued) Send y Send x Send { Send z Send } Send | Send ~...
Page 280 14 - 54 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt @ Send Alt B Send Alt A Send Alt D Send Alt C Send Alt F Send Alt E Send Alt G Send Alt H...
Page 281 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 55 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O...
Page 282 14 - 56 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W...
Page 283 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 57 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt Y Send Alt X Send Alt [ Send Alt Z Send Alt \ Send Alt ]...
Page 284 14 - 58 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad + Send Keypad * Send Keypad . Send Keypad - Send Keypad / Send Keypad 0 Send Keypad 2 Send Keypad 1 Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 3...
Page 285 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 59 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Keypad 5 Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8 Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter Send Keypad Numlock NUM LOCK...
Page 286 14 - 60 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key Send End Key Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key Send Scroll Lock Key Send Backspace Key Send Print Screen Key...
Page 287 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 61 Send Keypad Characters (continued) Send Insert Key Send Home Key Send Enter Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key...
Page 288 14 - 62 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key Send F6 Key Send F7 Key Send F8 Key Send F9 Key Send F10 Key...
Page 289 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 63 Send Function Key (continued) Send F11 Key Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key Send F15 Key Send F16 Key Send F17 Key Send F18 Key Send F19 Key Send F20 Key Send F21 Key Send F22 Key Send F23 Key...
Page 290 14 - 64 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key Send PF5 Key Send PF6 Key Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key...
Page 291 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 65 Send Function Key (continued) Send PF11 Key Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key Send PF18 Key Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key...
Page 292: Send Right Control Key
14 - 66 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key Send PF23 Key Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key Send PF26 Key Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key Send PF30 Key Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key”...
Page 293: Send Graphic User Interface (Gui) Characters
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 67 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The Send Graphic User Interface Character actions taps the specified key while holding the System Dependent Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key depends on the attached system: Send GUI 0 Send GUI 1...
Page 294 14 - 68 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI 8 Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B Send GUI C Send GUI D Send GUI F Send GUI E...
Page 295 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 69 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI G Send GUI H Send GUI J Send GUI I Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI N Send GUI M...
Page 296 14 - 70 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI P Send GUI O Send GUI Q Send GUI R Send GUI T Send GUI S Send GUI U Send GUI V...
Page 297 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 71 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI X Send GUI W Send GUI Y Send GUI Z...
Page 298: Turn On/Off Rule Sets
14 - 72 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn On Rule Set 1 Turn On Rule Set 2 Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4...
Page 299: Alphanumeric Keyboard
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 73 Alphanumeric Keyboard Space (Dash)
Page 300 14 - 74 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) “ & ‘ < >...
Page 301 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 75 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) (Underscore)
Page 302 14 - 76 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the numeric keypad.
Page 303 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 77 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Page 304 14 - 78 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Page 305 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 79 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) End Of Message Cancel...
Page 306 14 - 80 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Page 307 Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 81 Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Page 308 14 - 82 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued)
Page 309: Appendix A Standard Default Parameters
Continuous On Laser On Time 3.0 Sec Beep After Good Decode Enable Timeout Between Decodes Time-out Between Same Symbol 0.6 sec Time-out Between Different Symbols 0.2 sec Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC/AT& IBM PC Compatibles...
Page 310 A - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Default Page Number Caps Lock Override Disable 5-10 Convert Wedge Data No Convert 5-11 Function Key Mapping Disable 5-12 FN1 Substitution Disable 5-13 Send and Make Break...
Page 311 7-14 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address None Selected Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Leading Margin 80 msec Polarity Bar High/Margin Low Ignore Unknown Characters Ignore Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39...
Page 312 A - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Default Page Number UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable 12-5 UPC-E Enable 12-5 UPC-E1 Disable 12-6 EAN-8/JAN 8 Enable 12-7 EAN-13/JAN 13 Enable 12-7 Bookland EAN Disable...
Page 313 Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Default Page Number Code 39 Code 39 Enable 12-24 Trioptic Code 39 Disable 12-24 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disable 12-25 (Italian Pharmacy Code) Code 32 Prefix Disable 12-25 Set Length(s) for Code 39...
Page 314 A - 6 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Default Page Number Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable 12-44 Codabar (NW - 7) Codabar Disable 12-45 Set Lengths for Codabar...
Page 315 Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Default Page Number Miscellaneous Scanner Options Transmit Code ID Character None 13-3 Prefix Value 7013 <CR><LF> 13-4 Suffix Value 7013 <CR><LF> 13-4 Scan Data Transmission Format Data as is 13-4 FN1 Substitution Values...
Page 316 A - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
Page 317: Appendix B Programming Reference
Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA...
Page 318: Aim Code Identifiers
B - 2 Symbol LS2208 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 B-2) Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2...
Page 319 No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as ]X0412356 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 320 B - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Check digits are sent. No check digit is sent. Example: An MSI bar code 4123, with a single check digit checked, is transmitted as...
Page 321: Appendix C Sample Bar Codes
Appendix C Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100 % 12345 67890...
Page 322: Ean-13, 100 %
C - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide EAN-13, 100 % 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4...
Page 323: Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes
Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes 0, 1, 2 For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Page 324 D - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide 3, 4, 5, 6...
Page 325: Cancel
Numeric Bar Codes D - 3 7, 8, 9 Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
Page 326 D - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
Page 327: Glossary
Bar Code Density. The number of characters represented per unit of measurement (e.g., characters per inch). Bar Height. The dimension of a bar measured perpendicular to the bar width. Bar Width. Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar.
Page 328 Character Set. Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology. Check Digit. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies.
Page 329 Glossary - 3 Continuous Code. A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density. Cradle. A cradle is used for charging the terminal battery and for communicating with a host computer, and provides a storage place for the terminal when not in use.
Page 330 Glossary - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide Hz. Hertz; A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
Page 331 Nominal. The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter. Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations from this value. Nominal Size. Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal).
Page 332 Print Contrast Signal (PCS). Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars.
Page 333 Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width. Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
Page 334 Glossary - 8 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide...
Page 335 Index Numerics skip back "n" characters ....14-23 skip back characters ....14-26 123Scan2 .
Page 336 Index - 2 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide special commands ..... . 14-6 RTS line state ..... . . 6-19 specific data string .
Page 337 UPC/EAN Symbol code IDs ......B-1 coupon code ..... . . 12-21 connecting power .
Page 338 Index - 4 Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Guide keyboard wedge parameters ....5-4 redundancy level ..... . . 12-54 security level .
Page 339: Tell Us What You Think
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Symbol LS2208 Product Reference Manual

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Scanning

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications

Chapter 4 User Preferences

Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface

Chapter 6 RS-232 Interface

Chapter 7 USB Interface

Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface

Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface

Chapter 10 Undecoded Scanner Emulation Interface

Chapter 11 123Scan2

Chapter 12 Symbologies

Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options

Chapter 14 Advanced Data Formatting

Appendix A Standard Default Parameters

Appendix B Programming Reference

Appendix C Sample Bar Codes

Appendix D: Numeric Bar Codes

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