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Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 72E-67133-03 Revision A October 2008...
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Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.
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-01 Rev A 2/2004 Initial release. -02 Rev A 10/2007 Motorola rebranding; add new UPC/EAN Supplemental options, User- Programmable Supplementals option, and Bookland ISBN format. -03 Rev A 10/2008 Add custom defaults option, add parameter scanning option, remove IBM XT bar...
Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction ........................xiii Chapter Descriptions ..................... xiii Service Information......................xv Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................1-1 Unpacking the Scanner ....................1-2 Setting Up the Scanner ....................1-3 Installing the Interface Cable .................. 1-3 Connecting Power (if required) ................
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Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Chapter 4: User Preferences Introduction ........................4-1 Scanning Sequence Examples ..................4-1 Errors While Scanning ....................4-2 User Preferences Default Parameters ................4-2 User Preferences ......................4-3 Set Default Parameter .................... 4-3 Parameter Scanning ....................4-4 Beeper Tone ......................
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Table of Contents Software Handshaking .................... 6-13 Host Serial Response Time-out ................6-15 RTS Line State ......................6-16 Beep on <BEL> ....................... 6-16 Intercharacter Delay ....................6-17 Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options ........6-18 Ignore Unknown Characters ................... 6-18 ASCII / Character Set ....................
About This Guide Introduction The Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the scanner. The Symbol LS3408 includes the following variations of the scanner: • LS3408-FZ20005: 1-D scanning • LS3408-ER20005: extended range 1-D scanning. Chapter Descriptions •...
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The Symbol LS/DS3408 Quick Start Guide (p/n 72-67131-xx) provides general information to help you get started with the scanner. It includes basic setup and operation instructions. For the latest versions of the Symbol LS/DS3408 Quick Start Guide and the Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.
Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e-mail, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner. Whether using it as a hand-held scanner or in presentation (hands-free) mode in a stand, the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time. Symbol LS3408 Scanner Figure 1-1...
Unpacking the Scanner Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xv. KEEP THE PACKING. It...
Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Scanner Installing the Interface Cable Loosen the two screws on the cable clamp at the bottom of the scanner and gently pull the clamp away from the bottom of the scanner. Removing the Cable Clamp Figure 1-2 Open the clamp and plug the interface cable modular connector into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle.
1 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Close the clamp, push it back into place and tighten the screws on the clamp to secure the cable into the bottom of the scanner. Closing the Cable Clamp Figure 1-4 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (see the specific host chapter for information on host connections).
Getting Started 1 - 5 Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect that host.
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Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, techniques involved in scanning bar codes, general instructions and tips about scanning, and decode zone diagrams. Scan Window Tether Plate Indicators Scan Trigger Parts Figure 2-1...
2 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Standard Beeper Definitions Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication...
Install and program the scanner (see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1-3). For assistance, contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. Connect the scanner to the host (see the appropriate host chapter). Aim the scanner at the bar code.
2 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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. Tilt the scanner up to 65°...
Scanning 2 - 5 Scanning in Presentation Mode The optional IntelliStand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation. When you insert the scanner into the stand’s “cup,” the scanner’s built-in sensor places the scanner in presentation (hands-free) mode. When you remove the scanner from the stand, it operates in its normal hand-held mode.
2 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Decode Zone in. cm 76.2 50.8 Note: Typical performance at 68˚F (20˚C) on high quality Code 39 and UPC symbols. 25.4 LS 3408 5 mil 2.5" 7.25" 7.5 mil 25.4 2.0" 15.75" 13 mil 1.0"...
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182.9 70 mil reflective 365" 100 mil reflective 540" 152.4 304.8 457.2 609.6 762.0 914.4 1066.8 1219.2 1371.6 1524.0 Depth of Field *Near range determined by degree of reflectivity and width of bar code. Symbol LS3408-ER Decode Zone Figure 2-6...
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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the scan window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window can affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. •...
3 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Scanner emits short low/short Scanner is powering up. Normal when scanner is plugged in. medium/short high beep sequence. Nothing happens when scan No power to the scanner. Check the system power.
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Bar code is decoded, but data is Scanner is not programmed for Scan the appropriate host parameter bar not transmitted to the host. the correct host type. codes.
3 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide NOTE If after performing these checks the symbol still does not decode, contact the distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support. See page xv for the telephone numbers. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 3-2...
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Maintenance and Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Technical Specifications (Continued) Table 3-2 Description Item Symbol LS3408-FZ Symbol LS3408-ER Dimensions: Height 7.34 in. (18.65 cm) Width 4.82 in. (12.25 cm) Depth 2.93 in. (7.43 cm) Laser 650nm laser diode Laser Classifications...
3 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1...
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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 Keyboard Scanner Synapse RS-232 Wand Wedge Emulation Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6...
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Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction You can program the 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 scanner. The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4-2 (also see Appendix...
4 - 2 Symbol LS3408 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 code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-3.
User Preferences 4 - 3 User Preferences Set Default Parameter You can reset the Symbol LS3408 to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.
4 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Parameter Scanning To disable the decoding of parameter bar codes, including the Set Defaults parameter bar codes, scan the Disable Parameter Scanning bar code below. To enable decoding of parameter bar codes, scan Enable Parameter Scanning.
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 Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not the scanner enters reduced power mode after a decode attempt. When in reduced power mode, the scanner draws less current from its power source.
4 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. Select a 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.
User Preferences 4 - 7 Trigger Mode Set the trigger mode using the bar codes below. Level Trigger Upon a trigger pull, an aiming dot appears for a programmable duration of time. After this time, the aiming dot turns into a standard laser scanning beam for a full decode session. The laser scanning beam stays on until the laser-on timeout occurs, a decode occurs, or you release the trigger.
4 - 8 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Aim Duration When the scanner is in Level trigger mode (default mode), Aim Duration sets the amount of time the aiming dot displays before turning into a scanning beam. This parameter has no affect when the scanner is in either of the Two Stage trigger modes.
Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter provides Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up the scanner. Use this interface type to connect the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes.
5 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Host Connector Y-cable Keyboard Connector Female DIN Keyboard Connector Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cable Figure 5-1 To connect the keyboard wedge interface Y-cable: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples only.
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.
5 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Types Keyboard Wedge Host Types Scan a bar codes below to select the keyboard wedge host. *IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM PS/2 (Model 30) IBM AT NOTEBOOK NCR 7052...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. If your keyboard type does not appear, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-8. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
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5 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Brazilian-Portuguese Windows...
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.
5 - 8 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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 Intra-Keystroke Delay *Disable Intra-Keystroke Delay Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 9 Caps Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key. Enable Caps Lock Override *Disable Caps Lock Override NOTE If both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled, Caps Lock Override takes precedence.
5 - 10 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 5-2 on page 5-13). 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.
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 11 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 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010...
Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 13 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, if you enable Code 39 Full ASCII and scan a +B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
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5 - 14 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1022 CTRL V 1023 CTRL W 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 15 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067...
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5 - 16 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 5-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Character 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125...
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5 - 18 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 5-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078...
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Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 - 19 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set (Continued) Table 5-4 GUI Keys Keystrokes 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E...
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5 - 20 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 5-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024...
NOTE This scanner uses TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing the TTL to RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information.
6 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface The scanner connects directly to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Interface cable Power supply cable RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 6-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1 are examples only.
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.
6 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 host types use their own parameter default settings. Selecting the host type sets the parameter defaults listed in Table 6-2. Terminal Specific RS-232 Table 6-2 Standard Wincor- Wincor- OPOS/ Parameter...
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RS-232 Interface 6 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, OPOS/JPOS or Fujitsu host type 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.
6 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host type, 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 Omron OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232...
RS-232 Interface 6 - 7 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host, or data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form. Baud Rate 600 Baud Rate 1200 Baud Rate 2400...
6 - 8 Symbol LS3408 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.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 9 Parity (continued) Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0. Space Select None when no parity bit is required. None 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.
6 - 10 Symbol LS3408 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) to match the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 11 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: •...
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6 - 12 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Hardware Handshaking (continued) RTS/CTS Option 1 When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission completes. RTS/CTS Option 1 RTS/CTS Option 2 When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level).
RS-232 Interface 6 - 13 Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to, or instead of, that offered by hardware handshaking. There are five options. If software handshaking and hardware handshaking are both enabled, hardware handshaking takes precedence. None Select this option to transmit data immediately.
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6 - 14 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking (continued) 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.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 15 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 RTS/CTS hardware handshaking mode.
6 - 16 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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>...
6 - 18 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Nixdorf Mode A/B and OPOS/JPOS Beep/LED Options If you selected Nixdorf Mode A, Nixdorf Mode B or OPOS/JPOS, this parameter indicates when the scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. NOTE The Beep/LED After CTS Pulse option is not valid when Nixdorf Mode A is selected.
RS-232 Interface 6 - 19 ASCII / Character Set Assign the values in Table 6-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Character Value Encode Character 1000 1001 1002 1003...
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6 - 20 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Character Value Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘...
Chapter 7 USB Interface Introduction This chapter provides information for setting 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.
7 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface cable USB Connection Figure 7-1 The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMacs, Power Mac G4s and G5s, iBooks (North America only), PowerBooks •...
USB Interface 7 - 3 On first installation when using Windows, the software displays a prompt to select or install the Human Interface Device driver. To install this driver, provided by Windows, click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice.
7 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. *HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Table Top USB IBM Hand-Held USB...
USB Interface 7 - 5 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 USB Country Keyboard Types, the scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
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7 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued) French Belgian Windows Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows...
USB Interface 7 - 7 USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) (continued) Japanese Windows (ASCII) Brazilian-Portuguese Windows 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 a slower transmission of data. No Delay (0 msec) Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec)
7 - 8 Symbol LS3408 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) keyboard type and can not be disabled.
USB Interface 7 - 9 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.
7 - 10 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-12). 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 this parameter is enabled.
USB Interface 7 - 11 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...
7 - 12 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Char.acter 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006...
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USB Interface 7 - 13 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Char.acter 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030 CTRL 6 1031 CTRL - 1032 Space...
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7 - 16 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-2 Prefix/ Suffix Full ASCII Code 39 Keystroke Value Encode Char.acter 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 The keystroke in bold transmits only if you...
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USB Interface 7 - 17 USB ALT Key Character Set 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 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I...
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7 - 18 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set Table 7-4 GUI Key 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...
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USB Interface 7 - 19 USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 7-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 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...
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7 - 20 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide USB F Key Character Set (Continued) Table 7-5 F Keys Keystroke 5016 5017 F 17 5018 F 18 5019 F 19 5020 F 20 5021 F 21 5022 F 22 5023 F 23 5024 F 24 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set...
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USB Interface 7 - 21 USB Extended Keypad Character Set 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...
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Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter provides information for setting up the scanner with an IBM 468X/469X host. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ). indicate default values Disable Convert to Code 39 Feature/Option Indicates Default...
8 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host The scanner connects directly the host. Host Port Connector Interface cable IBM Direct Connection Figure 8-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 8-1 are examples only.
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) provided 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.
8 - 4 Symbol LS3408 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. Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B) Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17) Convert Unknown to Code 39...
Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter provides information for setting up the scanner with a Wand Emulation host. 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.
9 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface 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 Interface cable Mobile computer Wand Emulation Connection...
Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 3 Wand Emulation Default Parameters Table 9-1 lists defaults for Wand Emulation host types. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Wand Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...
9 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Scan a bar codes below to select a Wand Emulation host. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon)
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. Use this parameter to accommodate older wand decoders that cannot handle short leading margins.
9 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Enable 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 prevent sending bar codes containing at least one unknown character to the host.
Wand Emulation Interface 9 - 7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation Interface sends data to the host in the symbology decoded. This can present a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize some newer symbologies (for example, GS1 DataBar).
9 - 8 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, a space replaces characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set. Enable this parameter to send data to the Wand interface encoded in Code 39 Full ASCII. The host must be able to interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data.
Chapter 10 Scanner Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter provides information for setting up the scanner with a Scanner Emulation host. Use this mode when you need Scanner Emulation communication. When using Scanner Emulation, 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.
10 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Scanner Emulation To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host. Host Port Connector Interface cable Scanner Emulation Connection Figure 10-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration.
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Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 3 Scanner Emulation Default Parameters Table 10-1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 10-4.
10 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host. Scanner Emulation Host Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles. • The default is to beep when the connected decoder issues the decode signal to the scanner.
Parameter Pass-Through The Scanner Emulation host processes parameter bar code messages and sends 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.
10 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Convert Newer Code Types The scanner supports a variety of code types that connected decoder systems typically cannot decode. To allow compatibility in these environments, the scanner converts these code types to more commonly decodable symbologies, as per the following chart.
Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 7 Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable converting all bar code data to Code 39. *Do Not Convert Bar Codes To Code 39 (Disable) Convert All To Code 39 (Enable) Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion By default, a space replaces any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology...
10 - 8 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Transmission Timeout The Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the connected decoder and waits for the decoder to assert the decode signal, indicating successful transmission. If, after a specified amount of time, the decode signal is not asserted (indicating that the decoder did not receive the bar code data), the scanner issues transmit error beeps.
Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 9 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters that 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. Select Convert Error on Unknown Characters to prevent sending bar codes containing at least one unknown character to the decoder.
10 - 10 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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...
Scanner Emulation Interface 10 - 11 Check For Decode LED The connected decoder typically asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code. Some decoders, however, do not assert the Decode signal. In this case, the scanner emits Transmit Error beeps to indicate that the bar code was not successfully transmitted.
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Chapter 11 123Scan Introduction This chapter includes the bar code to scan to use the 123Scan program. 123Scan is a Windows ® based utility that enables programming the scanner with all parameters including Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) rules. An ADF rule modifies bar code data before it transmits to the host. This ensures compatibility between bar coded data and the host application;...
11 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 123Scan Parameter To communicate with the 123Scan program, load 123Scan, included in the documentation CD-ROM, onto the PC and scan the bar code below. Refer to 123Scan instructions for programming the scanner. NOTE Scanning this bar code enables the 123Scan interface on the scanner.
Chapter 12 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features for the scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. The scanner ships with the settings shown in the Symbology Default Table on page 12-2 (also see Appendix A,...
12 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Symbology Default Parameters Table 12-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change an option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on page 12-5. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Symbologies 12 - 5 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A Enable/Disable UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPC-E Disable UPC-E...
12 - 6 Symbol LS3408 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 Enable/Disable EAN-13 To enable or disable EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Symbologies 12 - 7 Enable/Disable EAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable EAN-8/JAN-8 Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 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 12-17.
12 - 8 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 13+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
Symbologies 12 - 11 User-Programmable Supplementals If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 12-8, select User-Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3-digit prefix. Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1.
12 - 12 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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.
Symbologies 12 - 13 UPC-E1 Check Digit Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit 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”...
12 - 14 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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”...
Symbologies 12 - 15 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” for USA), and no preamble transmitted. Select the appropriate option to match the host system.
12 - 16 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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).
Symbologies 12 - 17 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Enable this to add five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. Disable this to transmit EAN-8 symbols as is. Enable EAN/JAN Zero Extend Disable EAN/JAN Zero Extend Bookland ISBN Format If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page...
12 - 20 Symbol LS3408 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.
Symbologies 12 - 21 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 Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function.
12 - 22 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 39 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Symbologies 12 - 23 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Enable this feature to check the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded, so only enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
12 - 24 Symbol LS3408 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. Table 5-2 on page 5-13 and for the mapping of Code 39 characters to ASCII values.
Symbologies 12 - 25 Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 Set Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
12 - 26 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Symbologies 12 - 27 Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 Disable Code 11 Set Lengths for Code 11 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
12 - 28 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Symbologies 12 - 29 Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the scanner 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.
12 - 30 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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 Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Symbologies 12 - 31 Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) 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. Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5...
Symbologies 12 - 33 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. Disable USS Check Digit OPCC Check Digit...
12 - 34 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Scan Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 (Enable) to convert a 14 character I 2 of 5 code to EAN-13, and transmit it to the host as EAN-13.
Symbologies 12 - 35 Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) 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 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Symbologies 12 - 37 Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar Disable Codabar Set Lengths for Codabar The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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12 - 38 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol within a specific length range. Select lengths using 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.
Symbologies 12 - 39 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. Enable this feature if the host system requires this data format. NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
12 - 40 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI Disable MSI Set Lengths for MSI The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
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NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology, it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to transmit as a complete scan, yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code. To prevent this, Motorola recommends selecting specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
12 - 42 Symbol LS3408 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 the MSI codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the bar code below.
Symbologies 12 - 43 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Two algorithms are possible for verifying the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 MOD 10/MOD 10...
12 - 44 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar (formerly Reduced Space Symbology) GS1 DataBar The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar-14, GS1 DataBar Expanded, and GS1 DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar.
Symbologies 12 - 45 GS1 DataBar Expanded Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded 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 a GS1 DataBar-14 or GS1 DataBar Limited symbol encoding a single zero as the first digit, and report the bar code as EAN-13.
12 - 46 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level The scanner 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. Redundancy Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Code Type...
Symbologies 12 - 47 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...
12 - 48 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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.
Symbologies 12 - 49 Security Level 2 If the scanner misdecodes poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are not limited to characters 1, 2, 7, and 8, select this security level. Security Level 2 Security Level 3 If you selected Security Level 2, and the scanner still misdecodes, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes.
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Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction This chapter includes features frequently used to customize how data transmits to the host device. In addition to these bar codes for data formatting, see each host chapter for the appropriate host connections and host device features for the scanner.
13 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Default Parameters Table 13-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters section beginning on page 13-3.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 - 3 Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
13 - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Scan Angle The scanner supports two scan angles. This parameter provides two options for the length of the laser scanning beam. Use the bar codes below to change scan angles. *Normal Angle Alternate Angle Prefix/Suffix Values You can append a prefix/suffix to scan data for use in data editing.
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 - 5 Scan Data Transmission Format To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the Scan Options bar code below. Then select one of four options: • Data As Is • <DATA> <SUFFIX> • <PREFIX> <DATA> •...
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13 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> Enter Data Format Cancel...
Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 - 7 FN1 Substitution Values The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. Enable this to replace a FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key). To select a FN1 Substitution Value, scan the bar code below.
Synapse cable, select Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection. In all other cases when using the cable, Motorola recommends the default setting. To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host, select “Plug and Play”...
Chapter 14 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. This enables editing scan data to suit the particular requirements. To implement ADF, scan a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 14-6, or install the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 11,...
14 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Using ADF Bar Codes When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before starting to scan. To program each data formatting rule: • Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 14-6.
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 14-24 High High Send <CTRL M> 14-48 High High Send next 5 characters...
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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, turn off rule set 1. Motorola recommends scanning the Disable All Rule Sets bar code on page 14-8 after programming a rule belonging to an alternate rule set.
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 5 Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) The order of programming individual rules is important. Program the most general rule first. All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If you created three rules, the list is configured as follows: Third Rule Second Rule...
14 - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter, along with the Send Pause parameter on page 14-29, inserts a pause in the data transmission. Set the pause by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes) representing a 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes 0 and 1 inserts a 0.1 second pause;...
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 7 Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules. Quit Entering Rules...
14 - 8 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 3 Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets...
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 9 Criteria Code Types Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all desired codes in succession, before selecting other criteria. Do not select a code type to apply the rule to all code types. Code 39 Codabar GS1 DataBar-14...
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14 - 10 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Code Types (continued) D 2 OF 5 IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 UPC-A UPC-E...
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 13 Code Lengths Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length per rule only. If a code length is not selected, selected code types of any length are affected. 1 Character 2 Characters 3 Characters...
14 - 18 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string. There are 5 features: •...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 19 Specific String Search Scan the following bar code. Scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 10) using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 14-95. Scan End of Message on page 14-106.
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14 - 20 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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 about rule sets. Rule Belongs To Set 1 Rule Belongs To Set 2 Rule Belongs To Set 3 Rule Belongs To Set 4...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 21 Numeric Keypad Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 23 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 14-95, 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.
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14 - 24 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 4 Characters Send Next 5 Characters Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 25 Send Data (continued) Send Next 10 Characters Send Next 11 Characters Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters...
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14 - 26 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Data (continued) Send Next 16 Characters Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters Send Next 19 Characters Send Next 20 Characters...
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 27 Setup Field(s) Setup Field(s) Definitions Table 14-1 Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character, then any printable ASCII 14-28 character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 14-95.
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14 - 28 Symbol LS3408 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 14-95.
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 29 Move Cursor (continued) Move Cursor to Last Occurrence of String and Replace All Skip to End Send Pause Scan the bar code below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. See Pause Duration on page 14-6 to set the length of this pause.
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14 - 30 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Skip Ahead Use the following bar codes to skip ahead characters. Skip Ahead 1 Character Skip Ahead 2 Characters Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters...
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14 - 32 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back 1 Character Skip Back 2 Characters Skip Back 3 Characters Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 33 Skip Back (continued) Skip Back 7 Characters Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters Skip Back 10 Characters Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. Set these values using the Scan Prefix and Scan Suffix bar codes on page 13-4.
14 - 34 Symbol LS3408 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 the next send is unaffected by the padding.
Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 35 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 Length 1 Pad Spaces To Length 2 Pad Spaces To Length 3 Pad Spaces To Length 4 Pad Spaces To Length 5...
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14 - 36 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 7 Pad Spaces To Length 8 Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 37 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 13 Pad Spaces To Length 14 Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16 Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18...
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14 - 38 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 19 Pad Spaces To Length 20 Pad Spaces To Length 21 Pad Spaces To Length 22 Pad Spaces To Length 23 Pad Spaces To Length 24...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 39 Pad Data with Spaces (continued) Pad Spaces To Length 25 Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28 Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces...
14 - 40 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. Send commands activate this parameter. Pad Zeros To Length 1 Pad Zeros To Length 2 Pad Zeros To Length 3 Pad Zeros To Length 4 Pad Zeros To Length 5...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 41 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 7 Pad Zeros To Length 8 Pad Zeros To Length 9 Pad Zeros To Length 10 Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12...
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14 - 42 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15 Pad Zeros To Length 16 Pad Zeros To Length 17 Pad Zeros To Length 18...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 43 Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24...
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14 - 44 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29 Pad Zeros To Length 30 Stop Pad Zeros...
14 - 46 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan a Send bar code for the desired keystroke. Send Control 2 Send Control A Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D Send Control E...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 47 Control Characters (continued) Send Control F Send Control G Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J Send Control K...
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14 - 48 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control L Send Control M Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P Send Control Q...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 49 Control Characters (continued) Send Control R Send Control S Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V Send Control W Send Control X...
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14 - 50 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (continued) Send Control Y Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control -...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 51 Keyboard Characters Scan a Send bar code for the desired keyboard characters Send Space Send ! Send “ Send # Send $ Send %...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 67 Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C Send Alt D Send Alt E...
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14 - 68 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt F Send Alt G Send Alt H Send Alt I Send Alt J Send Alt K...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 69 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt L Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O Send Alt P Send Alt Q...
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14 - 70 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt R Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U Send Alt V Send Alt W...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 71 Send ALT Characters (continued) Send Alt X Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [ Send Alt \ Send Alt ]...
14 - 86 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (continued) 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” action sends a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 87 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters The Send Graphic User Interface Character actions tap 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...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 89 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI C Send GUI D Send GUI E Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H...
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14 - 90 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI I Send GUI J Send GUI K Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 91 Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T...
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14 - 92 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface (GUI) Characters (continued) Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W Send GUI X Send GUI Y Send GUI Z...
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Advanced Data Formatting 14 - 93 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...
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14 - 94 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets (continued) Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn Off Rule Set 1 Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 3 Turn Off Rule Set 4...
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14 - 100 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (continued) NOTE Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the numeric keypad.
Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Page Parameter Default Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults Parameter Scanning Enable Beeper Tone High Beeper Volume High Power Mode Continuous On Laser On Time 3.0 sec Beep After Good Decode Enable Trigger Mode...
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A - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Page Parameter Default Number Caps Lock Override Disable Convert Wedge Data Do Not Convert Wedge Data Function Key Mapping Disable 5-10 FN1 Substitution Disable 5-10 Send Make and Break Send Make and Break Scan Codes 5-10...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Page Parameter Default Number USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution Disable Function Key Mapping Disable 7-10 Simulated Caps Lock Disable 7-10 Convert Case No Case Conversion 7-11 IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address None Selected Convert Unknown to Code 39...
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Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Page Parameter Default Number Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disable 12-21 Code 32 Prefix Disable 12-21 Set Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55 12-22 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable 12-23 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit...
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A - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Page Parameter Default Number Disable 12-40 Set Lengths for MSI 6 to 55 12-40 MSI Check Digits 12-42 Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Disable 12-42 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10/Mod 10 12-43 GS1 DataBar (Formerly RSS, Reduced Space Symbology)
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Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Code Type Character 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 Code 11 GS1-128 Bookland EAN...
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B - 2 Symbol LS3408 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 Code Code Type Character...
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Programming Reference B - 3 The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Modifier Characters Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No check character or Full ASCII processing. Reader has checked one check character. Reader has checked and stripped check character.
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B - 4 Symbol LS3408 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 ]M14123 D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time.
Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes 0, 1, 2 For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
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D - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 3, 4, 5, 6 For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Numeric Bar Codes D - 3 7, 8, 9 For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s). Cancel In case of an error or to change the selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
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Glossary Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. ASCII. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks and control characters. It is a standard data transmission code in the U.S. Autodiscrimination.
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Glossary - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide Boot or Boot-up. The process a computer goes through when it starts. During boot-up, the computer can run self-diagnostic tests and configure hardware and software. bps. See Bits Per Second. Byte. On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value.
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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.
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Glossary - 4 Symbol LS3408 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. IEC (825) Class 1.
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Glossary - 5 Light Emitting Diode. See LED. MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. MIN. Mobile Identification Number. The unique account number associated with a cellular device. It is broadcast by the cellular device when accessing the cellular system. Misread (Misdecode).
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Glossary - 6 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide 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.
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Glossary - 7 SPP. Serial Port Profile. Start/Stop Character. A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code. Substrate.
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Index Numerics send preset value ..... . 14-27 send value ......14-33 123Scan parameters .
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Index - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide send keypad characters ....14-72 hardware handshaking ....6-11 send preset value .
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Index - 3 UPC-E preamble ....12-14 UPC-E1 ......12-6 decode zone .
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Index - 4 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide check digits ......12-42 connecting using scanner emulation ..10-2 lengths .
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