Motorola Symbol LS4208 Product Reference Manual page 38

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Table 3-1
Problem
Beeper Indications
The scanner emits frequent
beeps.
Scanner emits low/high/low
beeps.
Scanner emits low/high
beeps.
Scanner emits
low/high/low/high beeps.
Scanner emits high/low
beeps.
Scanner emits
high/high/high/low beeps.
Scanner emits four long low
beeps.
Scanner emits four short
high beeps (USB only).
Possible Causes
No power to the scanner.
Incorrect host interface cable is used.
Interface/power cables are loose.
ADF transmit error.
Invalid ADF rule is detected.
The Code 39 buffer was erased or
there was an attempt to clear or
transmit an empty buffer.
Input error, incorrect bar code or
Cancel bar code was scanned.
Out of host parameter storage space.
Out of memory for ADF rules.
During programming, indicates out of
ADF parameter storage space.
The scanner is buffering Code 39
data.
RS-232 receive error.
A transmission error was detected in
a scanned symbol. The data is
ignored.
Scanner has not completed
initialization.
Possible Solutions
Check the system power. If the
configuration requires a power supply,
re-connect the power supply.
Verify that the correct host interface cable is
used. If not, connect the correct host
interface cable.
Check for loose cable connections and
re-connect cables.
See Chapter 14, Advanced Data
Formatting.
See Chapter 14, Advanced Data
Formatting.
Normal when scanning the Code 39
Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or upon
attempt to transmit an empty Code 39
buffer.
Scan the correct numeric bar codes within
range for the parameter programmed.
Scan Default Parameters on page
Reduce the number of ADF rules or the
number of steps in the ADF rules.
Erase all rules and re-program with shorter
rules.
Normal.
Normal during host reset. Otherwise, set the
scanner's RS-232 parity to match the host
setting.
This occurs if a unit is not properly
configured. Check option setting.
Wait several seconds and scan again.
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