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  • Page 1 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide 70-37631-01 Revision B — November 2000 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742 -1300...
  • Page 3 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide 70-37631-01 Revision B November 2000...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Symbol Support Centers ........
  • Page 6 Scan the Entire Symbol ........
  • Page 7 Contents Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit ........5-27 UPC-A Preamble.
  • Page 8 Symbol Code ID Characters ........
  • Page 9 Contents Numeric Bar Codes ............5-110 Cancel .
  • Page 10 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide viii...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming of the LS 4000P scanner. Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: LS 4000P refers to both the LS 4004P and the LS 4006P, unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 12: Chapter Descriptions

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

  • Page 13: Symbol Support Centers

    About This Manual Symbol Support Centers For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in: United States Canada Symbol Technologies, Inc. Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. One Symbol Plaza 2540 Matheson Boulevard East Holtsville, New York 11742-1300...
  • Page 14 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Finland France Oy Symbol Technologies Symbol Technologies France Kaupintie 8 A 6 Centre d'Affaire d'Antony FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland 3 Rue de la Renaissance 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) 92184 Antony Cedex, France +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

  • Page 15: Warranty

    This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by...

  • Page 16: Warranty Coverage And Procedure

    Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant. Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The Ls 4000P Scanner

    Advanced ergonomic design ensures comfortable use for extended periods of time. The LS 4000P Series hand-held laser scanners offer the best performance for low volume, price sensitive PDF417 scanning in retail, office and light industrial applications. These scanners use a 650nm laser diode for improved scan line visibility, and have a scan rate of approximately 200 scans/second.
  • Page 18 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Set Up

    Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symbol Support Centers at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xi. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.
  • Page 20 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide 2. Pull the boot up over the cable until just the connector is protruding (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1. Scanner Cable 3. Plug the modular connector on the cable into the receptacle in the bottom of the LS 4000P handle (Figure 2-2).

  • Page 21: Switching Cables

    Set Up 5. Slide the boot up while observing its orientation until it is securely in place (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3. Boot Securely in Place 6. Make certain the semi-circular key on the boot slides inside the handle assembly, and that the boot snaps into place.
  • Page 22 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Changing the Battery 1. To open the battery box, push up on the flanges at one end of the pack. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new or recharged 9-volt battery into the battery box. Match the positive (+) and negative (-) pole indications on the battery with the corresponding pole indications in the battery box.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Host - 1D Scanning

    Set Up Connecting to a Host - 1D Scanning With some terminals, the LS 4000P is unable to answer host terminal polls until the appropriate host type is selected. If the appropriate host type is not selected, the connected host may generate an error message. To correct this, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal.

  • Page 24: Pc Keyboard Wedge

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide 2. Plug the 9-pin connector at the end of the scanner’s coil cord into one end of the battery box. 3. An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 4004P to the RS-232C input device.

  • Page 25: Synapse

    Set Up 4. If necessary, plug a power supply into the power port on the PC Wedge cable. Host LS 4006P Wedge Cable Power Supply (as required) Figure 2-6. PC Keyboard Wedge Configuration Synapse To set up your LS 4004P or LS 4006P via Synapse: 1.

  • Page 26: Connection To A Host - Pdf Scanning

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Connection to a Host - PDF Scanning Currently, PDF417 is only supported by the following interface types: Direct RS-232 (refer to page 2-5) PC Keyboard Wedge (refer to page 2-6) Synapse (refer to page 2-7).

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Scanning

    Scanning 1D Bar Codes To scan a 1D bar code: 1. Make sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within the scanning range (refer to Technical Specifications on page 4-3). 2. Aim the scanner at the symbol and press the trigger. The scanning beam remains on for approximately 3.0 seconds (default) or until a successful decode.

  • Page 28: Aiming

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Aiming Scan the Entire Symbol Cross every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam. Hold the scanner further away for larger bar codes. Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

  • Page 29: Scanning Pdf417 (2D) Bar Codes

    1. Aim the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger. 2. Hold the trigger down and keep the scan line parallel to the rows of the symbol overlapping the outside edges of the bar code by about 1/2” on each side.

  • Page 30: Test Symbols

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Test Symbols To ensure your scanner is working properly, try scanning the following bar codes. If you have trouble, refer to Troubleshooting on page 4-2. CODE 128 PDF417 PDF417...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Maintenance & Specifications

    Chapter 4 Maintenance & Specifications Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth. Wipe the window using a damp cloth, and if necessary, a non-ammonia based detergent.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Be sure editing options (e.g., 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 call the Symbol Support Centers. See page xi for the telephone number.

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    MRD 25% absolute dark/light differential, measured at 650 *For direct host power connection, make sure the host terminal supplies sufficient power for the specified operation. Symbol is not responsible for damage to host equipment or system mis- operation due to an insufficient power condition.
  • Page 34 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Table 4-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Ambient Light Immunity Artificial Lighting 450 ft. candles 4844 lux Sunlight 9000 ft. candles 96876 lux (@8 in. (20 cm) on low density bar codes) Operating Temperature 32°...

  • Page 35: Ls 4000P 1-D Decode Zone

    Maintenance & Specifications LS 4000P 1-D Decode Zone 2.4" 0.8" 7.5 Mil 5.1" 0.1" 8.9" 0.6" 12.6" 2.3" 15.4" 15.4" 4.9" 7.5 in. 12.5 in. 2.5 in. 17.5 in. 6.35 cm 19.05 cm 31.75 cm 44.45 cm Distance from Front of Scanner Figure 4-1.

  • Page 36: Ls 4000P 2-D Decode Zone

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide LS 4000P 2-D Decode Zone 1.6 in 4.06 cm 0.8 in 2.03 cm 0.8 in 2.03 cm 6.6 mil 1.6 in 4.06 cm 3.1" 0" 9.1" 5.0" 9.0 in 3.0 in 6.0 in 22.86 cm 7.62 cm...

  • Page 37: Pin-Outs

    Maintenance & Specifications Pin-outs Table 4-3. Pin-outs LS 4004P LS 4006P Reserved Reserved Power Power Ground Ground Synapse Data Synapse Data Synapse Clock Synapse Clock Keyboard Clock Terminal Clock Shield Keyboard Data Terminal Data...

  • Page 38: Beeper Indications

    Short high tone A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). Low tone, followed by short high tone A PDF417 bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled). Clicking A PDF417 bar code symbol is being decoded (if PDF Decode Feedback is enabled).
  • Page 39 Maintenance & Specifications Table 4-4. Beeper Indications (Continued) Code 39 Buffering Hi/lo tone New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer. 3 Beeps - long high tone Code 39 buffer is full. Lo/hi/lo tone The buffer was erased, or there was an attempt to transmit an empty buffer.
  • Page 40 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide 4-10...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Parameter Menus

    Chapter 5 Parameter Menus Operational Parameters The LS 4000P is shipped with the settings shown in the Default Table on page 5-2. These default values are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down. You can change these default values by scanning the appropriate bar codes included in this chapter.
  • Page 42 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide The following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s). Table 5-1. Default Tabl e Parameter Default Page Number Set Default Parameter All Defaults...
  • Page 43 Parameter Menus Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy 5-26 Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 5-27 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 5-27 Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Enable 5-27 UPC-A Preamble System Character 5-28 UPC-E Preamble System Character 5-29 UPC-E1 Preamble...
  • Page 44 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Set Lengths for Code 39 2 to 55 5-44 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable 5-46 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 5-47 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion...
  • Page 45 Parameter Menus Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Codabar Codabar Disable 5-64 Set Lengths for Codabar 5-55 5-66 CLSI Editing Disable 5-67 NOTIS Editing Disable 5-68 MSI Plessey MSI Plessey Disable 5-69 Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Any Length 5-71 MSI Plessey Check Digits...
  • Page 46 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number RS-232C RS-232C Host Types Standard 5-11 Baud Rate 9600 5-83 Parity None 5-85 Check Receive Errors Do Not Check 5-85 Hardware Handshaking None 5-87 Software Handshaking...
  • Page 47 Parameter Menus Table 5-1. Default Table (Continued) Parameter Default Page Number Spanish Keyboard Wedge Set Spanish Keyboard Wedge Defaults All Spanish Keyboard 5-101 Wedge Defaults Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable 5-104 Character Table for Alternate Numeric Keypad ANSI 5-105 Emulation Setting Zero Intercharacter Delay No Delay 5-105...

  • Page 48: Set Default Parameter

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 5-1 on page 5-2. SET ALL DEFAULTS...

  • Page 49: Host Type

    Parameter Menus Host Type If you are using a Synapse cable, Synapse auto-detects your host so no host bar codes need to be scanned. Otherwise, see the following section to select your host. RS-232C Host Types Three RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 5-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal sets the defaults listed below.
  • Page 50 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide RS-232C Host Types (Continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters as listed in Table 5-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature. The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals.
  • Page 51 Parameter Menus RS-232C Host Types (Continued) To select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. If you are scanning PDF417 bar codes, only Standard RS-232C or PDT 3300 may be selected. STANDARD RS-232C ICL RS-232C NIXDORF RS-232C Mode A NIXDORF RS-232C Mode B FUJITSU RS-232C PDT 3300...

  • Page 52: Beeper Tone

    LS 4000P Series 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 HIGH FREQUENCY 5-12...

  • Page 53: Beeper Volume

    Parameter Menus Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME bar code. LOW VOLUME MEDIUM VOLUME HIGH VOLUME 5-13...

  • Page 54: Laser On Time

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page 5-110 that correspond to the desired time on.

  • Page 55: Power Mode

    Parameter Menus Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in low power mode, the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt. When in continuous power mode, power remains on after each decode attempt.

  • Page 56: Beep After Good Decode

    LS 4000P Series 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 DO NOT BEEP is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.

  • Page 57: Transmit "No Read" Message

    Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, if a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. Any prefixes or suffixes which have been enabled are appended around this message. When disabled, if a symbol does not read, nothing is sent to the host.

  • Page 58: Pdf Decode Feedback

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide PDF Decode Feedback Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner “clicks” during PDF417 decoding to indicate proper alignment, motion, and distance. ENABLE PDF DECODE FEEDBACK DISABLE PDF DECODE FEEDBACK...

  • Page 59: Linear Code Type Security Level

    Parameter Menus Linear Code Type Security Level The LS 4000P offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.

  • Page 60: Linear Security Level 3

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Linear Security 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 Length MSI Plessey 4 or less...

  • Page 61: Bi-Directional Redundancy

    Parameter Menus Bi-directional Redundancy This parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 5-19) has been enabled. When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded. ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY DISABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL REDUNDANCY 5-21...

  • Page 62: Enable/Disable Upc-E/Upc-A/Upc-E1

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1 To enable or disable UPC-E, UPC-A or UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE UPC-E DISABLE UPC-E ENABLE UPC-A DISABLE UPC-A ENABLE UPC-E1 DISABLE UPC-E1 5-22...

  • Page 63: Enable/Disable Ean-8/Ean-13

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13 To enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE EAN-8 DISABLE EAN-8 ENABLE EAN-13 DISABLE EAN-13 5-23...

  • Page 64: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean

    LS 4000P Series 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 5-24...

  • Page 65: Decode Upc/Ean Supplementals

    If UPC/EAN without supplemental characters is selected, and the LS 4000P is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the UPC/EAN is decoded and the supplemental characters ignored. An autodiscriminate option is also available. If this option is selected, choose an appropriate Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next page.

  • Page 66: Decode Upc/Ean Supplemental Redundancy

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

  • Page 67: Transmit Upc-A/Upc-E/Upc-E1 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit. TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT DO NOT TRANSMIT UPC-A CHECK DIGIT TRANSMIT UPC-E CHECK DIGIT...

  • Page 68: Upc-A Preamble

    Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>)

  • Page 69: Upc-E Preamble

    Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>)

  • Page 70: Upc-E1 Preamble

    Three options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system character only, transmit system character and country code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. NO PREAMBLE (<DATA>)

  • Page 71: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

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

  • Page 72: Convert Upc-E1 To Upc-A

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Scanning DO NOT CONVERT UPC-E1 TO UPC-A allows you to transmit UPC-E1 decoded data.

  • Page 73: Ean Zero Extend

    Parameter Menus EAN Zero Extend If this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disabling this parameter returns EAN-8 symbols to their normal format. ENABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND DISABLE EAN ZERO EXTEND 5-33...

  • Page 74: Convert Ean-8 To Ean-13 Type

    Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Type When EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the extended symbol as either an EAN-13 bar code or an EAN-8 bar code. This affects Transmit Code ID Character. When EAN Zero Extend is disabled, this parameter has no effect on bar code data.

  • Page 75: Upc/Ean Security Level

    Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Security Level The LS 4000P offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.

  • Page 76: Upc/Ean Security Level 2

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level 2 If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. UPC/EAN SECURITY LEVEL 2...

  • Page 77: Upc/Ean Coupon Code

    Parameter Menus UPC/EAN Coupon Code When enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC- A with 5 supplemental characters, and UPC-A/EAN 128 bar codes. Autodiscriminate UPC/ EAN With Supplemental Characters must be enabled. ENABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE DISABLE UPC/EAN COUPON CODE 5-37...

  • Page 78: Enable/Disable Code 128

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODE 128 DISABLE CODE 128 5-38...

  • Page 79: Enable/Disable Ucc/Ean-128

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A for details on UCC/EAN-128.) ENABLE UCC/EAN-128 DISABLE UCC/EAN-128 Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. The default setting is Any Length. 5-39...

  • Page 80: Enable/Disable Code 39

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODE 39 DISABLE CODE 39 5-40...

  • Page 81: Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39 DISABLE TRIOPTIC CODE 39 Note: Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously.

  • Page 82: Convert Code 39 To Code 32

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.

  • Page 83: Code 32 Prefix

    Parameter Menus Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.

  • Page 84: Set Lengths For Code 39

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
  • Page 85 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 39 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 86: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Code 39 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it complies with specified algorithms. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this parameter is enabled.

  • Page 87: Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NOT TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-47...

  • Page 88: Enable/Disable Code 39 Full Ascii

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below. When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letters, punctuation marks, numerals, and most control keystrokes on the keyboard.

  • Page 89: Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)

    The leading space is not buffered. Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a first-in first-out format, plus transmission of the “triggering” symbol.

  • Page 90: Buffer Data

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Buffer Data To buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern. Unless symbol overflows the transmission buffer, the scanner issues a lo/hi beep to indicate successful decode and buffering.

  • Page 91: Transmit Buffer

    To transmit the buffer, read a symbol containing either the first or second condition: 1. Only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character, such as the following symbol. The scanner signals that the transmission buffer has been sent (a lo/hi beep).

  • Page 92: Enable/Disable Code 93

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODE 93 DISABLE CODE 93 5-52...

  • Page 93: Set Lengths For Code 93

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Code 93 Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
  • Page 94 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 Length Within Range.

  • Page 95: Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 DISABLE INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 5-55...

  • Page 96: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 97 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range.

  • Page 98: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure it complies a specified algorithm, either Uniform Symbology Specification (USS ), or Optical Product Code Council (OPCC).

  • Page 99: Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NOT TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-59...

  • Page 100: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, one length must be set to 14, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.

  • Page 101: Enable/Disable Discrete 2 Of 5

    Parameter Menus 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 5-61...

  • Page 102: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 103 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range.

  • Page 104: Enable/Disable Codabar

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE CODABAR DISABLE CODABAR 5-64...

  • Page 105: Set Lengths For Codabar

    Parameter Menus Set Lengths for Codabar Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains.
  • Page 106 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar Length Within Range.

  • Page 107: Clsi Editing

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

  • Page 108: Notis Editing

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. ENABLE NOTIS EDITING DISABLE NOTIS EDITING 5-68...

  • Page 109: Enable/Disable Msi Plessey

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable MSI Plessey To enable or disable MSI Plessey, scan the appropriate bar code below. ENABLE MSI PLESSEY DISABLE MSI PLESSEY 5-69...

  • Page 110: Set Lengths For Msi Plessey

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI Plessey Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters) the code contains, and includes check digits.
  • Page 111 Parameter Menus Set Lengths for MSI Plessey (Continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For example, to decode MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI Plessey Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero).

  • Page 112: Msi Plessey Check Digits

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digits These check digits, located at the end of the bar code, verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmitted with the data (refer to Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit on page 5-73).

  • Page 113: Transmit Msi Plessey Check Digit

    Parameter Menus Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit. TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (ENABLE) DO NOT TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK DIGIT (DISABLE) 5-73...

  • Page 114: Msi Plessey Check Digit Algorithm

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digit Algorithm When the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verification is required to ensure integrity. Either of the two following algorithms may be selected. MOD 10/MOD 11...

  • Page 115: Enable/Disable Pdf417

    Parameter Menus Enable/Disable PDF417 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable PDF417 scanning capabilities. ENABLE PDF417 DISABLE PDF417 5-75...

  • Page 116: Transmit Code Id Character

    ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol. The user may select no code ID character, a Symbol Code ID character, or an AIM Code ID character. The Symbol Code ID characters are listed below; see AIM Code Identifiers in Appendix A.
  • Page 117 Parameter Menus Transmit Code ID Character (Continued) SYMBOL CODE ID CHARACTER AIM CODE ID CHARACTER NONE 5-77...

  • Page 118: Pause Duration

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second intervals.

  • Page 119: Prefix/Suffix Values

    Parameter Menus Prefix/Suffix Values A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals. See Table A-2 in Appendix A for conversion information. Numeric bar codes begin on page 5-110.

  • Page 120: Scan Data Transmission Format

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the SCAN OPTIONS bar code below. Then select one of four options. When you have made your selection, scan the ENTER bar code on the next page.
  • Page 121 Parameter Menus Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> ENTER DATA FORMAT CANCEL 5-81...

  • Page 122: Rs-232C Parameters

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide RS-232C Parameters The parameters in this section apply only to the LS 4004P. Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the data rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
  • Page 123 Parameter Menus Baud Rate (Continued) BAUD RATE 4800 BAUD RATE 9600 BAUD RATE 19,200 BAUD RATE 38,400 5-83...

  • Page 124: Parity

    LS 4000P Series 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. If you select ODD parity, the parity bit has a value 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure than an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.

  • Page 125: Check Receive Errors

    Parameter Menus Parity (Continued) Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0. SPACE If no parity is required, select NONE. NONE Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The type of parity used is selectable through the PARITY parameter.

  • Page 126: Hardware Handshaking

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232C port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is selected, scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence: The controller reads the CTS line for activity.
  • Page 127 Parameter Menus None Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. NONE Standard RTS/CTS Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. STANDARD RTS/CTS RTS/CTS Option 1 When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.

  • Page 128: Software Handshaking

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide RTS/CTS Option 3 When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted. If CTS is not asserted during this time, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
  • Page 129 Parameter Menus The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If the scanner does not get a response in this time, it issues an error indication and discards the data. There are no retries when a time-out occurs. ACK/NAK When this option is selected, the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data.

  • Page 130: Host Serial Response Time-Out

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte. When the scanner receives an XON character, it sends the rest of the data message. The scanner waits indefinitely for the XON.

  • Page 131: Stop Bit Select

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

  • Page 132: Beep On

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Beep on <BEL> When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232C serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to indicate an illegal entry or other important event.

  • Page 133: Pc Keyboard Wedge Parameters

    Parameter Menus PC Keyboard Wedge Parameters The parameters in this section apply only to the LS 4006P (refer to Spanish Keyboard Wedge on page 5-101 for specific controls for the Spanish Keyboard Wedge version LS 4006P-I015). Set PC Keyboard Wedge Defaults Scan the bar code below to set defaults for the PC Keyboard Wedge parameters on the following pages.

  • Page 134: Pc Keyboard Wedge Host Types

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide PC Keyboard Wedge Host Types To select a PC Keyboard Wedge host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. IBM PC/AT, IBM PS/2-50, 55SX, 60, 70, 80 IBM PC/XT IBM PS/2-30 NCR 7052...

  • Page 135: Country Selection

    Parameter Menus Country Selection Scan a bar code below to select the country for your keyboard. NORTH AMERICAN GERMAN FRENCH FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ITALIAN SWEDISH BRITISH 5-95...

  • Page 136: Ignore Unknown Characters

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When SEND BAR CODES WITH UNKNOWN CHARACTERS is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound. When DO NOT SEND BAR CODES WITH UNKNOWN CHARACTERS is selected, no bar code data containing at least one unknown character is sent to the host.

  • Page 137: Intercharacter Delay

    Parameter Menus Intercharacter Delay Selecting an intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters. NO (1 MS) DELAY SHORT (5 MS) DELAY MEDIUM (50 MS) DELAY LONG (99 MS) DELAY 5-97...

  • Page 138: Fast Transmit

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Fast Transmit Older systems may require a slower transmission method. If your system still needs additional time to process keyboard data after setting an Intercharacter Delay, scan DISABLE FAST TRANSMIT. ENABLE FAST TRANSMIT DISABLE FAST TRANSMIT...

  • Page 139: Keyboard Maps

    Parameter Menus Keyboard Maps The keyboard maps below are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. 5001 5002 7008 7014 5003 5004 7009 7012 7003 7013 5005 5006 5007 5008 7004 5009 5010 7011 7002 IBM PC/AT NORMAL 7010 7006 CNTRL 3023 7001 5001 5009...
  • Page 140 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps (Continued) 5001 5002 5011 1045 5013 5004 5003 5014 5015 5005 5006 1043 5016 5007 5008 5018 5017 5009 5010 7013 5019 1048 5012 1046 (1048 IF DOUBLE KEY) (7013 IF DOUBLE KEY)

  • Page 141: Spanish Keyboard Wedge

    Parameter Menus Spanish Keyboard Wedge There are many new features for the Spanish Keyboard Wedge version of the LS 4000P (LS 4006P-I015). Alternate Numeric Keypad emulation. Faster transmission and zero intercharacter delay setting. Switches to keyboard after a SHIFT or any key is sent, depending on the selected parameter.

  • Page 142: Host Selection

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Host Selection Scan a bar code below to set which host to use. IBM PC/AT IBM PS/2-50, 55SX, 60, 70, 80 IBM PS/2-30 5-102...

  • Page 143: Country Selection

    Parameter Menus Country Selection Scan a bar code below to select the country for your keyboard. NORTH AMERICAN FRENCH FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ITALIAN SWEDISH BRITISH 5-103...

  • Page 144: Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the Alternate Numeric Keypad emulation. This functions regardless of the CAPS LOCK state. The entire ASCII table can be emulated from 0 to 256.

  • Page 145: Character Table For Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

    Parameter Menus Character Table for Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Scan a bar code below to choose the table for the numeric keypad emulation. USE ANSI CHARACTER TABLE USE ASCII CHARACTER TABLE Setting Zero Intercharacter Delay To select no (00) intercharacter delay, scan the bar code below. NO INTERCHARACTER DELAY 5-105...

  • Page 146: Switch To Keyboard Parameter

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Switch To Keyboard Parameter When the SWITCH TO KEYBOARD AFTER SHIFT KEY bar code is scanned, the keyboard reconnects to the PC when the SHIFT key is sent. Some configurations require reconnection to the keyboard after each scan code. Scan the SWITCH TO KEYBOARD AFTER ANY KEY bar code in this case.

  • Page 147: Sending An Enter Key Suffix

    Parameter Menus Sending An Enter Key Suffix To append an ENTER key suffix to the data sent by the decoder scan the EXTENDED KEY SUFFIX bar code followed by ENTER KEY. To disable the ENTER key suffix scan NO SUFFIX. EXTENDED KEY SUFFIX ENTER KEY NO SUFFIX...

  • Page 148: Ignore Unknown Characters

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When SEND BAR CODES WITH UNKNOWN CHARACTERS is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps are sounded. When DO NOT SEND BAR CODES WITH UNKNOWN CHARACTERS is selected, no bar code data containing at least one unknown character is sent to the host.

  • Page 149: Intercharacter Delay

    Parameter Menus Intercharacter Delay Selecting an intercharacter delay gives the host system time to service its receiver and perform other tasks between characters. NO (1 MS) DELAY SHORT (5 MS) DELAY MEDIUM (50 MS) DELAY LONG (99 MS) DELAY 5-109...

  • Page 150: Numeric Bar Codes

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). 5-110...
  • Page 151 Parameter Menus Numeric Bar Codes (Continued) 5-111...

  • Page 152: Cancel

    LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Cancel If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below. CANCEL 5-112...

  • Page 153: Appendix A Programming Reference

    UCC/EAN-128 symbols are distinguished by a leading FNC 1 character as the first or second character in the symbol. Other FNC 1 characters are used to delineate fields. When EAN-128 symbols are read, they are transmitted after special formatting strips off the leading FNC 1 character and replaces other FNC 1 characters with the ASCII 29 GS control character.
  • Page 154 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128 Standard Code UCC/EAN- Effect and Example Disable Disable No Code 128 symbols can be read. Disable Enable Read only symbols with leading FNC 1. Examples: FNC1...

  • Page 155: Aim Code Identifiers

    Programming Reference AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) = Code Character (see Table A-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table A-3) Table A-2. Code Characters Code Character Code Type Code 39 Code 128 UPC/EAN...
  • Page 156 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.
  • Page 157 Programming Reference Table A-3. Modifier Characters (Continued) Code Type Option Value Option Code 93 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0012345678905 MSI Plessey Single check digit checked. Two check digits checked.
  • Page 158 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 159: Glossary

    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. Baud Rate A measure of the data flow or number of signaling events occurring per second.
  • Page 160 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.
  • Page 161 Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded. Discrete Code A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters (intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code. European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides its own coding format and symbology standards.
  • Page 162 Print Contrast Signal Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and (PCS) spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (R ) / R , where R...
  • Page 163 Scanner An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1.Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code.
  • Page 164 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide 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. Symbology The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g.
  • Page 165 ....5-56, 5-57 scan the entire symbol ... . . 3-2 transmit check digit ..5-59 laser on time .
  • Page 166 RS-232C ..... . . 2-5 scan the entire symbol ....3-2...
  • Page 167 Index power requirements ....4-3 print contrast minimum ... . 4-3 technical specifications ....4-3 roll tolerance .
  • Page 168 LS 4000P Series Product Reference Guide Index-4...

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