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Page 5: Warranty
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Page 6: Revision History
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 09/2009 Initial release. -02 Rev A 11/2009 Updates to: - Presentation Mode Field of View’ bar codes - Supported baud rates for RS232. -03 Rev A 02/2010 Added UID.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warranty ........................ii Revision History ......................iii About This Guide Introduction ........................xv Configurations........................ xv Chapter Descriptions ..................... xvi Notational Conventions....................xvii Related Documents ....................... xvii Service Information......................xviii Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................1-1 Interfaces ........................1-2 Unpacking ........................
Page 9 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning ............2-6 Aiming ........................2-6 Imager Aiming ....................2-6 Decode Ranges ......................2-8 Chapter 3: Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction ........................3-1 Maintenance ......................... 3-1 Troubleshooting ......................3-2 Technical Specifications ....................3-5 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions ................
Page 10 Table of Contents Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters ................4-28 Transmit Code ID Character ................... 4-28 Prefix/Suffix Values ....................4-29 Scan Data Transmission Format ................4-30 FN1 Substitution Values ..................4-31 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) ............4-31 Transmit “No Read” Message ................. 4-32 UID Parsing ......................
Page 11 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Chapter 6: USB Interface Introduction ........................6-1 Connecting a USB Interface ..................6-2 USB Parameter Defaults ....................6-3 USB Host Parameters ....................6-4 USB Device Type ....................6-4 Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking ........... 6-5 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes .............
Page 12 Table of Contents Chapter 9: Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction ........................9-1 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface ..............9-2 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ................9-3 Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ................9-4 Keyboard Wedge Host Types ................. 9-4 Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes ..........9-5 Ignore Unknown Characters ...................
Page 13 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Code 128 ..................10-23 Set Lengths for Code 128 ..................10-23 Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) ..........10-24 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ..................10-25 ISBT Concatenation ....................10-26 Check ISBT Table ....................10-27 ISBT Concatenation Redundancy ................10-27 Code 39 ........................
Page 14 Table of Contents Chinese 2 of 5 ....................... 10-53 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 ................10-53 Matrix 2 of 5 ........................10-54 Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................... 10-54 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 ................... 10-55 Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy ..................10-56 Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit ..................
Page 15 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Gap Size ..................10-77 Report Version ......................10-77 Macro PDF Features ....................10-78 Flush Macro Buffer ....................10-78 Abort Macro PDF Entry ................... 10-78 Chapter 11: 123Scan Introduction ........................11-1 Communication with 123Scan2 ..................11-1 123Scan2 Requirements ....................
Page 16 Table of Contents xiii Appendix E: ASCII Character Sets Appendix F: Signature Capture Code Introduction ........................F-1 Code Structure ......................F-1 Signature Capture Area ..................F-1 CapCode Pattern Structure ..................F-2 Start / Stop Patterns ..................... F-2 Dimensions ........................F-3 Data Format ........................
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Page 18: About This Guide
About This Guide Introduction The Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symbol DS3508 digital scanner. Configurations This guide includes the following configurations: • DS3508-SR20005R – DS3508 digital scanner, standard range •...
Page 19: Chapter Descriptions
Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview, unpacking instructions, and cable connection information. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the digital scanner, beeper and LED definitions, and how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free (presentation) modes.
Page 20: Notational Conventions
Related Documents • Symbol DS3508 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-124802-xx - provides general information for getting started with the Symbol DS3508 digital scanner, and includes basic set up and operation instructions. For the latest version of all guides, go to: http://www.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/manuals.
Page 21: Service Information
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.
Page 22: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol DS3508 combines superior 1D and 2D omnidirectional bar code scanning and sub-second image capture and transfer with a light-weight, hands-free/hand-held design. The digital scanner accommodates both hands-free use (in the scan stand) and hand-held use. Whether in hands-free (presentation) or hand-held mode, the digital scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time.
Page 23: Interfaces
1 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Interfaces The DS3508 digital scanner supports: • USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus.This interface supports the following international keyboards (for Windows®...
Page 24: Setting Up The Digital Scanner
Getting Started 1 - 3 Setting Up the Digital Scanner Installing the Interface Cable NOTE Different hosts require different cables. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only. Connectors vary from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the digital scanner are the same. 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.
Page 25: Removing The Interface Cable
1 - 4 Symbol DS3508 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).
Page 26: Accessories
Required Accessories The digital scanner requires an interface cable and may require a power supply. These items can be purchased from Motorola. Optional Accessories Contact Motorola to purchase the optional accessories inTable 1-1 for the DS3508. Optional Accessories Table 1-1...
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Page 28: Chapter 2 Scanning
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...
Page 29: Beeper Definitions
2 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. Beeper Definitions...
Page 30 Scanning 2 - 3 Beeper Definitions (Continued) Table 2-1 Beeper Sequence Indication 4 long low beeps Bad symbology. Scanned a 1D or 2D bar code in a MPDF sequence, a duplicate MPDF label, a label in an incorrect order, or trying to transmit an empty or illegal MPDF field.
Page 31: Led Definitions
2 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide LED Definitions In addition to beep sequences, the digital scanner uses a two-color LED to indicate status. Table 2-2 defines LED colors that display during scanning. Standard LED Definitions Table 2-2 Indication...
Page 32: Scanning
Scanning 2 - 5 Scanning The Symbol DS3508 has a built-in, light-weight stand to easily accommodate both hands-free (presentation) and hand-held scanning. NOTE Certain areas of the digital scanner’s handle may feel warm at times. This is normal. Presentation Mode The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation.
Page 33: Hand-Held Scanning
Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Hand-Held Scanning DS3508-SR/HD/DP Hand-Held Scanning Aim the digital scanner at a bar code and pull the trigger to decode. Scanning in Hand-Held Mode - DS3508-SR/HD/DP Figure 2-3 Aiming Imager Aiming When scanning, the digital scanner projects a red laser aiming pattern which allows positioning the bar code within its field of view.
Page 34 Aiming Pattern Scanning Orientation with Imager Aiming Pattern Figure 2-5 NOTE Scanning Direct Part Mark (DPM) bar codes with the DS3508-DP20005R digital scanner: Due to the reflective nature of some surfaces used with DPM bar codes (see Figure 2-5), it may be necessary to tilt the scanner at an angle relative to the target (Motorola recommends 25-45 degrees).
Page 35: Decode Ranges
2 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode Ranges DS3508-SR/HD/DS3508-DP Depth of Field Table 2-3 Symbol Density DS3508-SR DS3508-HD/DS3508-DP Code 39 - 3 mil 1.10 in. - 1.60 in. 2.79 cm - 4.06 cm Code 39 - 4 mil 2.60 in.
Page 36: Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications
Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter provides suggested digital 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 abrasive material to touch the window. •...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
3 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The aiming pattern does not No power to the digital scanner. If the configuration requires a power appear when pressing the supply, re-connect the power supply.
Page 38 Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 3 Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner decodes bar Digital scanner is not programmed for Scan the appropriate host type code, but does not transmit the the correct host type. programming bar code.
Page 39 3 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting (Continued) Table 3-1 Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Digital scanner emits Clearing Code 39 buffer. Normal when scanning the Code 39 low/high/low beeps. Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty Code 39 buffer.
Page 40: Technical Specifications
Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 5 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 3-2 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 7.34 in. H x 4.82 in. W x 2.93 in. D 18.65 cm H x 12.25 cm W x 7.43 cm D Weight (without cable) 11.85 oz.
Page 41 3 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications (Continued) Table 3-2 Item Description Interfaces Supported USB, RS-232, RS-485 (IBM 46xx Protocols), Keyboard Wedge User Environment Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
Page 42: Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions
Maintenance & Technical Specifications 3 - 7 Digital Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Digital Scanner Cable Pinouts Figure 3-1...
Page 43 3 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide The signal descriptions in Table 3-3 apply to the connector on the digital scanner and are for reference only. Digital Scanner Signal Pin-outs Table 3-3 Keyboard RS-232 Wedge Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6...
Page 44: Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options
Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options Introduction You can program the digital 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. The digital scanner ships with the settings shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-2 (also see...
Page 45: Scanning Sequence Examples
4 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases, scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to set the beeper tone to high, scan the High Frequency (beeper tone) bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4-9.
Page 46 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 3 User Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 4-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Trigger Mode Standard (Level) 4-19 Picklist Mode F0h 92h Disabled Always 4-20 DPM Scanning F1h 09h Enable 4-21 Continuous Bar Code Read F1 89h...
Page 47: User Preferences
4 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide User Preferences Set Default Parameter You can reset the digital scanner to two types of defaults: factory defaults or custom defaults. Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the decoder to its default settings and/or set its current settings as custom defaults.
Page 48: Parameter Bar Code Scanning
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 5 Parameter Bar Code Scanning Parameter # ECh 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.
Page 49: Decode Pager Motor Enable
4 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode Pager Motor Enable Parameter # F1h 65h The scanner includes a pager motor which, when enabled, vibrates the scanner for a period of time when a successful decode occurs. NOTE When the pager motor is enabled and the scanner is in IntelliStand, the pager motor disables until the scanner is removed from IntelliStand.
Page 50 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 7 Decode Pager Motor Enable (continued) 250 mSec 300 msec 400 msec 500 msec 600 msec 750 msec...
Page 51: Beep After Good Decode
4 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Parameter # 38h Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the digital scanner beeps after a good decode. If selecting Do Not Beep After Good Decode, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and to indicate error conditions.
Page 52: Beeper Tone
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 9 Beeper Tone Parameter # 91h To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan one of the following bar codes. (03h) Low Tone (02h) Medium Tone (01h) High Tone (00h) Medium to High Tone (2-tone) (04h)
Page 53: Beeper Duration
4 - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Beeper Duration Parameter # F1 74h To select the duration for the beeper, scan one of the following bar codes. Short (00h) Medium (01h) Long (02h) Hands-Free Mode Parameter # F1h 76h In hands-free mode, when you place the digital scanner in the scan stand, it automatically triggers when presented with a bar code.
Page 54: Presentation Performance Mode
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 11 Presentation Performance Mode Parameter # F1 8Ah Select Standard Presentation Mode when presenting objects to the scanner. Select Enhanced Presentation Mode when swiping items underneath the scanner. Standard Presentation Mode (02h) Enhanced Presentation Mode (00h)
Page 55: Time Delay To Presentation Idle Mode
4 - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode Parameter # F1 97h In Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering idle mode with dim illumination. The digital scanner wakes upon presentation of a bar code or a trigger pull.
Page 56 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 13 Time Delay to Presentation Idle Mode (continued) 30 Minutes (1Dh) 45 Minutes (1Eh) 1 Hour (21h) 3 Hours (23h) 6 Hours (26h) 9 Hours (29h)
Page 57: Time Delay To Presentation Sleep Mode
4 - 14 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode Parameter # F1 96h In Presentation Mode, this parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering sleep mode with no illumination. The digital scanner wakes when it senses motion, upon presentation of a bar code, or a trigger pull.
Page 58 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 15 Time Delay to Presentation Sleep Mode (continued) 15 Minutes (1Bh) 30 Minutes (1Dh) 45 Minutes (1Eh) *1 Hour (21h) 3 Hours (23h) 6 Hours (26h) 9 Hours (29h)
Page 59: Low Power Mode
4 - 16 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Low Power Mode Parameter # 80h If enabled, the digital scanner enters a low power consumption mode after Sleep Mode has expired, in which the LEDs turn off in order to conserve energy and prolong the life of the scanner. In hand-held mode, this occurs...
Page 60: Time Delay To Low Power Mode
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 17 Time Delay to Low Power Mode Parameter # 92h NOTE This parameter only applies when Low Power Mode is enabled. This parameter sets the time the digital scanner remains active before entering lower power mode (after the applicable activity mode - see Digital Scanner Activity Modes on page 4-11).
Page 61 4 - 18 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Low Power Mode (continued) 30 Minutes (2Dh) 45 Minutes (2Eh) 1 Hour (31h) 3 Hours (33h) 6 Hours (36h) 9 Hours (39h)
Page 62: Trigger Mode
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 19 Trigger Mode Parameter # 8Ah Select one of the following trigger modes for the digital scanner: • Standard (Level) - A trigger pull activates decode processing. Decode processing continues until the bar code decodes, you release the trigger, or the Decode Session Timeout occurs.
Page 63: Picklist Mode
4 - 20 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Picklist Mode Parameter # F0h 92h Picklist mode enables the digital scanner to decode only bar codes that are aligned under the laser crosshair. Select one of the following picklist modes for the digital scanner: •...
Page 64: Dpm Scanning
The DS3508-DP (DPM) reader scans these types of symbols. NOTE When the DS3508-DP digital scanner is DPM enabled, the digital scanner reads all symbols including DPM, 1D, PDF417, etc. If you do not require DPM reading, scan Disable DPM Scanning to ensure optimum scanner performance.
Page 65: Continuous Bar Code Read
4 - 22 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Continuous Bar Code Read Parameter # F1 89h Enable this to report every bar code while the trigger is pressed. NOTE Motorola strongly recommends enabling Picklist Mode on page 4-20 with this feature. Disabling Picklist Mode can cause accidental decodes when more than one bar code is in the imaging engine's field of view.
Page 66: Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 23 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Parameter # 89h Use this option in presentation mode and Continuous Bar Code Read to prevent the beeper from continuously beeping when a symbol is left in the digital scanner’s field of view. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds.
Page 67: Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern
4 - 24 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F0h, 32h Select Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
Page 68: Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 25 Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern Parameter # F1h, 4Eh Select Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to project the aiming pattern during bar code capture, Disable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern to turn the aiming pattern off, or Enable Hands-Free Decode Aiming Pattern on PDF to project the aiming pattern when the digital scanner detects a 2D bar code.
Page 69: Presentation Mode Field Of View
4 - 26 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Presentation Mode Field of View Parameter # F1h 61h In presentation mode, by default the digital scanner searches the larger area of the aiming pattern ( Full Field of View To search for a bar code in a smaller region around the aiming pattern’s center cross in order to speed search time,...
Page 70: Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode Only)
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 27 Decoding Illumination (Hand-Held Mode only) Parameter # F0h, 2Ah When in hand-held mode, selecting Enable Decoding Illumination causes the digital scanner to flash illumination to aid decoding. Select Disable Decoding Illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using decoding illumination.
Page 71: Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters
4 - 28 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character Parameter # 2Dh A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This is useful when 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.
Page 72: Prefix/Suffix Values
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 29 Prefix/Suffix Values Key Category Parameter # P = 63h, S1 = 62h, S2 = 64h Decimal Value Parameter # P = 69h, S1 = 68h, S2 = 6Ah You can append a prefix and/or one or two suffixes to scan data for use in data editing. To set a value for a prefix or suffix, scan a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes) that corresponds to that...
Page 73: Scan Data Transmission Format
4 - 30 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter # EBh To change the scan data format, scan one of the following eight bar codes corresponding to the desired format. NOTE If using this parameter do not use ADF rules to set the prefix/suffix...
Page 74: Fn1 Substitution Values
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 31 Scan Data Transmission Format (continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> (05h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 2> (06h) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX 1> <SUFFIX 2> (07h) FN1 Substitution Values Key Category Parameter # 67h Decimal Value Parameter # 6Dh The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature.
Page 75: Transmit "No Read" Message
4 - 32 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter # 5Eh Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message. Enable this to transmit the characters NR when a successful decode does not occur before trigger release or the Decode Session Timeout expires.
Page 76: Uid Parsing
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 33 UID Parsing NOTE UID parsing is only supported by DP configurations of the digital scanner. NOTE UID constructs are compliant with the US Department of Defense MIL - STD - 130N. A UID, or Unique Identifier, is used to identify and track data (e.g., manufacturer, distribution, lifetime of products and other information) specified by the United States Department of Defense for all imported packages containing merchandise equal to or greater than $5,000.00.
Page 77: Uid Parsing Output
4 - 34 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide UID Parsing Output When a UID successfully parses the fields shown in Table 4-2 are created. Each field is separated by a comma. If data is missing from a field in the UID, a lone comma fills the field.
Page 78: Uid Error Mode Options
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 35 UID Error Mode Options • UID Error Beep (default): Scan UID Error Beep to program the digital scanner not to parse the data contained in the UID when the UID is not formatted correctly. An error tone sounds and no data transmits to the host.
Page 79: Sample Adf Rule For Uid
4 - 36 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Sample ADF Rule for UID To transmit only the concatenated UID field of the parsed UID, scan the bar codes below, in order. Begin New Rule Criterion: Parsed UID Send Data Up to Character...
Page 80: Uid Sample Bar Codes
User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options 4 - 37 UID Sample Bar Codes 05 Format WS51-004041,UID2,,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 05 gs 01WS51-004 gs 21041 rs eot Sample 05 Formatted Data Table 4-4 Field Description 1 - Concatenated UID WS51-004041 2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2) UID2 3 - Enterprise ID , (no data supplied)
Page 81 4 - 38 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide 12 Format D12345WS51-004041,UID2,12345,041,WS51-004,,,[)> rs 12 gs MFR 12345 gs PNO WS51-004 gs SEQ 041 rs eot Sample 12 Formatted Data Table 4-6 Field Description 1 - Concatenated UID D12345WS51-004041 2 - Construct type (UID1 or UID2)
Page 82: Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences
Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences Introduction You can program the digital scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes imaging preference features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. The digital scanner ships with the settings in Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults on page 5-2 (also see Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters...
Page 83: Scanning Sequence Examples
5 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value. For example, to disable image capture illumination, scan the Disable Image Capture Illumination bar code under Image Capture Illumination on page 5-5.
Page 84 Imaging Preferences 5 - 3 Imaging Preferences Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 5-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number JPEG Quality and Size Value F0h 31h 5-12 Image Enhancement F1h 34h Off (0) 5-13 Image File Format Selection F0h 30h JPEG 5-14 Bits per Pixel (BPP) F0h 2Fh...
Page 85: Imaging Preferences
5 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Imaging Preferences The parameters in this chapter control image capture characteristics. Image capture occurs in all modes of operation, including decode and snapshot. Operational Modes The digital scanner has two modes of operation: •...
Page 86: Image Capture Illumination
Imaging Preferences 5 - 5 Image Capture Illumination Parameter # F0h 69h Selecting Enable Image Capture Illumination causes illumination to turn on during every image capture. Disable illumination to prevent the digital scanner from using illumination. Enabling illumination usually results in superior images. The effectiveness of illumination decreases as the distance to the target increases.
Page 87: Gain/Exposure Priority For Snapshot Mode
5 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Gain/Exposure Priority for Snapshot Mode Parameter # F1h, 32h This parameter alters the digital scanner’s gain exposure priority when it acquires an image in Snapshot Mode in auto exposure mode. • Scan Low Exposure Priority to set a mode in which the digital scanner favors higher gain over exposure to capture an image.
Page 88: Snapshot Mode Timeout
Imaging Preferences 5 - 7 Snapshot Mode Timeout Parameter # F0h, 43h This parameter sets the amount of time the digital scanner remains in Snapshot Mode. The digital scanner exits Snapshot Mode when you pull the trigger, or when the Snapshot Mode Timeout elapses. To set this timeout value, scan the bar code below followed by a bar code from Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes.
Page 89: Image Cropping
5 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Image Cropping Parameter # F0h, 2Dh This parameter crops a captured image. Select Disable Image Cropping to present the full 752 x 480 pixels. Select Enable Image Cropping to crop the image to the pixel addresses set in Crop to Pixel Addresses on page 5-9.
Page 90: Crop To Pixel Addresses
Imaging Preferences 5 - 9 Crop to Pixel Addresses Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Bh (Top) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Ch (Left) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Dh (Bottom) Parameter # F4h, F0h, 3Eh (Right) If you selected Enable Image Cropping, set the pixel addresses from (0,0) to (751,479) to crop to. Columns are numbered from 0 to 751, rows from 0 to 479.
Page 91: Image Size (Number Of Pixels)
5 - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Image Size (Number of Pixels) Parameter # F0h, 2Eh This option alters image resolution before compression. Multiple pixels are combined to one pixel, resulting in a smaller image containing the original content with reduced resolution.
Page 92: Image Brightness (Target White)
Imaging Preferences 5 - 11 Image Brightness (Target White) Parameter # F0h 86h Type: Byte Range: 1 - 240 This parameter sets the Target White value used in Snapshot and Video Viewfinder mode when using auto exposure. White and black are defined as 240 decimal and 1, respectively. Setting the value to the factory default of 180 sets the white level of the image to ~180.
Page 93: Jpeg Target File Size
5 - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide JPEG Target File Size Parameter # F4h, F1h, 31h Type: Word Range: 5-350 This parameter defines the target JPEG file size in terms 1 Kilobytes (1024 bytes). The default value is 160 kB which represents 160 Kilobytes.
Page 94: Image Enhancement
Imaging Preferences 5 - 13 Image Enhancement Parameter # F1h, 34h This parameter configures the digital scanner's Image Enhance feature. This feature uses a combination of edge sharpening and contrast enhancement to produce an image that is visually pleasing. The levels of image enhancement are: •...
Page 95: Image File Format Selector
5 - 14 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Image File Format Selector Parameter # F0h, 30h Select an image format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured images in the selected format. BMP File Format...
Page 96: Bits Per Pixel
Imaging Preferences 5 - 15 Bits Per Pixel Parameter # F0h, 2Fh Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing an image. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
Page 97: Signature Capture
5 - 16 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Signature Capture Parameter # 5Dh A signature capture bar code is a special-purpose symbology which delineates a signature capture area in a document with a machine-readable format. The recognition pattern is variable so it can optionally provide an index to various signatures.
Page 98: Signature Capture File Format Selector
Imaging Preferences 5 - 17 Signature Capture File Format Selector Parameter # F0h, 39h Select a signature file format appropriate for the system (BMP, TIFF, or JPEG). The digital scanner stores captured signatures in the selected format. BMP Signature Format (03h) JPEG Signature Format (01h)
Page 99: Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel
5 - 18 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel Parameter # F0h, 3Ah Select the number of significant bits per pixel (BPP) to use when capturing a signature. Select 1 BPP for a black and white image, 4 BPP to assign 1 of 16 levels of grey to each pixel, or 8 BPP to assign 1 of 256 levels of grey to each pixel.
Page 100: Signature Capture Width
Imaging Preferences 5 - 19 Signature Capture Width Parameter # F4h, F0h, 6Eh The aspect ratio of the Signature Capture Width and Signature Capture Height parameters must match that of the signature capture area. For example, a 4 x 1 inch signature capture area would require a 4 to 1 aspect ratio of width to height.
Page 101: Video View Finder
5 - 20 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Video View Finder Parameter # F0h, 44h Select Enable Video View Finder to project the video view finder, or Disable Video View Finder to turn the video view finder off. Disable Video View Finder...
Page 102: Chapter 6 Usb Interface
Chapter 6 USB Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a USB host. The digital scanner connects directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, which powers it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Page 103: Connecting A Usb Interface
6 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface cable USB Connection Figure 6-1 The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) •...
Page 104: Usb Parameter Defaults
USB Interface 6 - 3 USB Parameter Defaults Table 6-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 6-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
Page 105: Usb Host Parameters
6 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type. NOTE When changing USB Device Types, the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences. HID Keyboard Emulation...
Page 106: Symbol Native Api (Snapi) Status Handshaking
USB Interface 6 - 5 USB Device Type (continued) Symbol Native API (SNAPI) with Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) without Imaging Interface Symbol Native API (SNAPI) Status Handshaking After selecting a SNAPI interface as the USB device type, select whether to enable or disable status handshaking. Enable SNAPI Status Handshaking Disable SNAPI Status Handshaking...
Page 107: Usb Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes
6 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the digital scanner automatically resets and issues the standard startup beep sequences.
Page 108 USB Interface 6 - 7 USB Country Keyboard Types - Country Codes (continued) French Belgian Windows Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Page 109: Usb Keystroke Delay
6 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide 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...
Page 110: Usb Ignore Unknown Characters
USB Interface 6 - 9 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device. Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. Select Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send all bar code data except for unknown characters.
Page 111: Emulate Keypad With Leading Zero
6 - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Emulate Keypad with Leading Zero Enable this to send character sequences sent over the numeric keypad as ISO characters which have a leading zero. For example ASCII A transmits as “ALT MAKE” 0 0 6 5 “ALT BREAK”.
Page 112: Function Key Mapping
USB Interface 6 - 11 Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 6-2 on page 6-13). 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.
Page 113: Convert Case
6 - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Convert Case Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case...
Page 114: Ascii Character Set For Usb
USB Interface 6 - 13 ASCII Character Set for USB USB Prefix/Suffix Values Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006...
Page 115 6 - 14 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [/ESC 1028 CTRL \ 1029 CTRL ] 1030...
Page 116 USB Interface 6 - 15 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072...
Page 117 6 - 16 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096...
Page 118 USB Interface 6 - 17 USB Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 6-2 Full ASCII Code 39 Prefix/ Suffix Value Keystroke 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 enable Function Key Mapping on page 6-11.
Page 119 6 - 18 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB ALT Key Character Set Table 6-3 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...
Page 120 USB Interface 6 - 19 USB GUI Key Character Set Table 6-4 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 GUI 7 3056...
Page 121 6 - 20 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 6-4 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W...
Page 122 USB Interface 6 - 21 USB F Key Character Set Table 6-5 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...
Page 123 6 - 22 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Table 6-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
Page 124 USB Interface 6 - 23 USB Extended Keypad Character Set Table 6-7 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...
Page 125 6 - 24 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide...
Page 126: Chapter 7 Rs-232 Interface
TTL RS-232 signal levels, which interface with most system architectures. For NOTE system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing TTL-to-RS-232C conversion. Contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support for more information. Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks ( ) indicate default values.
Page 127: Connecting An Rs-232 Interface
7 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS-232 Interface Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Interface cable Power supply cable RS-232 Direct Connection Figure 7-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Page 128: Rs-232 Parameter Defaults
2 Sec 7-14 RTS Line State Low RTS 7-15 Beep on <BEL> Disable 7-15 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 7-16 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options Normal Operation 7-17 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 7-17 Note: The Symbol DS3508 supports one stop bit only.
Page 129: Host Parameters
7 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts use their own parameter default settings. Selecting standard, ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron sets the defaults listed in Table 7-2.
Page 130 RS-232 Interface 7 - 5 RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS/JPOS, Olivetti, or Omron enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 7-3. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.
Page 131: Host Types
7 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types To select an RS-232 host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. Standard RS-232 ICL RS-232 Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode A Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Olivetti ORS4500 Omron Scanning Standard RS-232 activates the RS-232 driver, but does not change port settings (e.g., parity, data bits,...
Page 132: Baud Rate
RS-232 Interface 7 - 7 RS-232 Host Types (continued) OPOS/JPOS Fujitsu RS-232 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the digital scanner's baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device. Otherwise, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
Page 133 7 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 57,600 Baud Rate 115,200...
Page 134: Parity
RS-232 Interface 7 - 9 Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. • Select Odd parity to set the parity bit value to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that the coded character contains an odd number of 1 bits.
Page 135: Check Receive Errors
7 - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Check Receive Errors Select whether or not to check the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above. Check For Received Errors...
Page 136 RS-232 Interface 7 - 11 Hardware Handshaking (continued) • None: Scan this bar code to disable hardware handshaking. • Standard RTS/CTS: Scan this bar code to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. • RTS/CTS Option 1: If you select RTS/CTS Option 1, the digital scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS.
Page 137: Software Handshaking
7 - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 138 RS-232 Interface 7 - 13 Software Handshaking (continued) None ACK/NAK ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF...
Page 139: Host Serial Response Time-Out
7 - 14 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the digital 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.
Page 140: Rts Line State
RS-232 Interface 7 - 15 RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line. Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state. Host: Low RTS Host: High RTS Beep on <BEL>...
Page 141: Intercharacter Delay
7 - 16 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions. Minimum: 0 msec Low: 25 msec Medium: 50 msec High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec...
Page 142: Nixdorf Beep/Led Options
RS-232 Interface 7 - 17 Nixdorf Beep/LED Options If you selected Nixdorf Mode B, this indicates when the digital scanner beeps and turns on its LED after a decode. Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize.
Page 143: Ascii Character Set For Rs-232
7 - 18 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for RS-232 You can assign the values in Table 7-4 as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Prefix/Suffix Values Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value...
Page 144 RS-232 Interface 7 - 19 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 & 1039 ‘ 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044...
Page 145 7 - 20 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071...
Page 146 RS-232 Interface 7 - 21 Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109...
Page 147 7 - 22 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Table 7-4 Prefix/Suffix Full ASCII ASCII Character Value Code 39 Encode Character 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER...
Page 148: Chapter 8 Ibm 468X / 469X Interface
Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the digital 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 NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen.
Page 149: Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host
8 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host Connect the digital scanner directly to the host interface. Host Port Connector Interface cable IBM Direct Connection Figure 8-1 NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Page 150: Ibm Parameter Defaults
IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 3 IBM Parameter Defaults 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.
Page 151: Ibm 468X/469X Host Parameters
8 - 4 Symbol DS3508 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 digital scanner. None Selected Hand-Held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)
Page 152: Convert Unknown To Code 39
IBM 468X / 469X Interface 8 - 5 Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39. Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39...
Page 153 8 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide...
Page 154: Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge Interface
Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes.
Page 155: Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface
9 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Host Connector Y-cable Keyboard Connector Female DIN Keyboard Connector Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable Figure 9-1 To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable: NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in...
Page 156: Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Table 9-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. To change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4. NOTE See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and...
Page 157: Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters
9 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM AT Notebook...
Page 158: Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 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 9-8. North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000...
Page 159 9 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types - Country Codes (continued) Spanish Windows Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese-Brazilian Windows...
Page 160: Ignore Unknown Characters
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 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 digital scanner issues no error beeps. Select Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters to send bar code data up to the first unknown character.
Page 161: Intra-Keystroke Delay
9 - 8 Symbol DS3508 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 Disable...
Page 162: Caps Lock On
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 9 Caps Lock On Enable this to emulate keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On Caps Lock Override If you enable this, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the scanner ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’...
Page 163: Convert Wedge Data
9 - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data Enable this to convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences (see Table 9-2 on page 9-13).
Page 164: Fn1 Substitution
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 11 FN1 Substitution Enable this to replace FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a user-selected keystroke (see Substitution on page 9-11). Enable Disable Send Make and Break Enable this to prevent sending the scan codes for releasing a key. *Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only NOTE Windows-based systems must use Send Make and Break Scan Codes.
Page 165: Keyboard Maps
9 - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps Refer to the following keyboard maps for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 4-29. 7006 7014 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006...
Page 166: Ascii Character Set For Keyboard Wedge
Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge 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 +B, it transmits as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
Page 167 9 - 14 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 CTRL [ /ESC 1028 CTRL \...
Page 168 Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 15 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069...
Page 169 9 - 16 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094...
Page 170 Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 17 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) Table 9-2 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char.acter 1108 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 enabled Function Key Mapping on...
Page 171 9 - 18 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set (Continued) Table 9-3 ALT Keys Keystroke 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N...
Page 172 Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 19 Keyboard Wedge GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table 9-4 GUI Keys Keystrokes 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUI A 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G...
Page 173 9 - 20 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 9-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021...
Page 174 Keyboard Wedge Interface 9 - 21 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 9-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set Table 9-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke...
Page 175 9 - 22 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set (Continued) Table 9-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow...
Page 176: Chapter 10 Symbologies
Chapter 10 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides programming bar codes for selecting these features. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. To set feature values, scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence. The settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are preserved even when the digital scanner powers down.
Page 177: Errors While Scanning
10 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified, to correct an error during a scanning sequence, just re-scan the correct parameter. Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 10-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. To change the default values, scan the appropriate bar codes in this guide.
Page 178 Symbologies 10 - 3 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 10-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 10-19 EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Disable 10-20 Bookland ISBN Format F1h 40h ISBN-10 10-21 UCC Coupon Extended Code Enable 10-22 ISSN EAN F1h 69h Disable 10-22...
Page 179 10 - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 10-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) Disable 10-40 Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Disable 10-40 Set Lengths for I 2 of 5...
Page 180 Symbologies 10 - 5 Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 10-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Inverse 1D F1h 4Ah Regular 10-57 Postal Codes US Postnet Disable 10-58 US Planet Disable 10-58 Transmit US Postal Check Digit Enable 10-59 UK Postal Disable 10-59 Transmit UK Postal Check Digit...
Page 181 10 - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Parameter Defaults (Continued) Table 10-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Data Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Regular 10-70 Maxicode F0h 26h Disable 10-71 QR Code F0h 25h Enable 10-71 QR Inverse F1h 4Bh...
Page 182: Upc/Ean
Symbologies 10 - 7 UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A Parameter # 01h To enable or disable UPC-A, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-A (01h) Disable UPC-A (00h) Enable/Disable UPC-E Parameter # 02h To enable or disable UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC-E (01h) Disable UPC-E...
Page 183: Enable/Disable Upc-E1
10 - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable UPC-E1 Parameter # 0Ch 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.
Page 184: Enable/Disable Ean-13/Jan-13
Symbologies 10 - 9 Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 Parameter # 03h To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below Enable EAN-13/JAN-13 (01h) Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 (00h) Enable/Disable Bookland EAN Parameter # 53h To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN (01h) Disable Bookland EAN...
Page 185: Decode Upc/Ean/Jan Supplementals
10 - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals Parameter # 10h 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 digital scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
Page 186 Symbologies 10 - 11 Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals (01h) Ignore Supplementals (00h) Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (02h) Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode (04h) Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode (05h) Enable 977 Supplemental Mode (07h)
Page 187 10 - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable (06h) 491 Supplemental Mode Enable (08h) Enable Smart Supplemental Mode (03h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 (09h) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 (0Ah) Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable...
Page 188: User-Programmable Supplementals
Symbologies 10 - 13 User-Programmable Supplementals Supplemental 1: Parameter # F1h 43h Supplemental 2: Parameter # F1h 44h If you selected a Supplemental User-Programmable option from Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals on page 10-10, 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.
Page 189: Upc/Ean/Jan Supplemental Aim Id Format
10 - 14 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN/JAN Supplemental AIM ID Format Parameter # F1h A0h Select an output format when reporting UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with supplementals with AIM ID enabled: • Separate - UPC/EAN with supplementals transmit as ]E<0 or 4><data>]E<1 or 2>[supp data] •...
Page 190: Transmit Upc-E Check Digit
Symbologies 10 - 15 Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Parameter # 29h 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-E check digit. It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data.
Page 191: Upc-A Preamble
10 - 16 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Parameter # 22h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 192: Upc-E Preamble
Symbologies 10 - 17 UPC-E Preamble Parameter # 23h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 193: Upc-E1 Preamble
10 - 18 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Parameter # 24h Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol, and include Country Code and System Character. There are three options for transmitting a UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0”...
Page 194: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A
Symbologies 10 - 19 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter # 25h 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).
Page 195: Ean-8/Jan-8 Extend
10 - 20 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide EAN-8/JAN-8 Extend Parameter # 27h Enable this parameter 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.
Page 196: Bookland Isbn Format
Symbologies 10 - 21 Bookland ISBN Format Parameter # F1h 40h If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 10-9, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The digital scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward-compatibility.
Page 197: Ucc Coupon Extended Code
10 - 22 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code Parameter # 55h Enable this parameter to decode UPC-A bar codes starting with digit ‘5’, EAN-13 bar codes starting with digit ‘99’, and UPC-A/GS1-128 Coupon Codes. UPCA, EAN-13, and GS1-128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes.
Page 198: Code 128
Symbologies 10 - 23 Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 Parameter # 08h To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 (01h) Disable Code 128 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 128 Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 199: Enable/Disable Gs1-128 (Formerly Ucc/Ean-128)
10 - 24 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 128 (continued) Code 128 - One Discrete Length Code 128 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 128 - Length Within Range *Code 128 - Any Length Enable/Disable GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) Parameter # 0Eh To enable or disable GS1-128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 200: Enable/Disable Isbt 128
Symbologies 10 - 25 Enable/Disable ISBT 128 Parameter # 54h ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry. Scan a bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128. If necessary, the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data. Enable ISBT 128 (01h) Disable ISBT 128...
Page 201: Isbt Concatenation
10 - 26 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide ISBT Concatenation Parameter # F1h 41h Select an option for concatenating pairs of ISBT code types: • If you select Disable ISBT Concatenation, the digital scanner does not concatenate pairs of ISBT codes it encounters.
Page 202: Check Isbt Table
Symbologies 10 - 27 Check ISBT Table Parameter # F1h 42h The ISBT specification includes a table that lists several types of ISBT bar codes that are commonly used in pairs. If you set ISBT Concatenation to Enable, enable Check ISBT Table to concatenate only those pairs found in this table.
Page 203: Code 39
10 - 28 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 Parameter # 00h To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 (01h) Disable Code 39 (00h) Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Parameter # 0Dh Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges.
Page 204: Convert Code 39 To Code 32
Symbologies 10 - 29 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Parameter # 56h 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 for this parameter to function.
Page 205: Set Lengths For Code 39
10 - 30 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h 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.
Page 206: Code 39 Check Digit Verification
Symbologies 10 - 31 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 30h 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. Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit.
Page 207: Code 39 Full Ascii Conversion
10 - 32 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Parameter # 11h Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set. To enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 208: Buffer Data
Symbologies 10 - 33 Code 39 Buffering - Scan & Store (continued) This feature affects Code 39 only. If selecting Buffer Code 39, we recommend configuring the digital scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only. Buffer Code 39 (Enable) (01h) Do Not Buffer Code 39 (Disable) (00h) While there is data in the transmission buffer, you cannot select Do Not Buffer Code 39.
Page 209: Transmit Buffer
10 - 34 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer. Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below, which includes only a start character, a plus (+), and a stop character.
Page 210: Code 93
Symbologies 10 - 35 Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 Parameter # 09h To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 (01h) Disable Code 93 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 93 Parameter # L1 = 1Ah, L2 = 1Bh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 211 10 - 36 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Code 93 - One Discrete Length Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 - Length Within Range Code 93 - Any Length...
Page 212: Code 11
Symbologies 10 - 37 Code 11 Code 11 Parameter # 0Ah To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 (01h) Disable Code 11 (00h) Set Lengths for Code 11 Parameter # L1 = 1Ch, L2 = 1Dh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 213 10 - 38 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Code 11 - One Discrete Length Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 - Length Within Range Code 11 - Any Length...
Page 214: Code 11 Check Digit Verification
Symbologies 10 - 39 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 34h This feature allows the digital 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.
Page 215: Transmit Code 11 Check Digits
10 - 40 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Parameter # 2Fh This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Enable) (01h) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit(s) (Disable) (00h) NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
Page 216: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5
Symbologies 10 - 41 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 16h, L2 = 17h 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 I 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 217 10 - 42 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) I 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 - Length Within Range...
Page 218: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification
Symbologies 10 - 43 I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Parameter # 31h 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 (00h) USS Check Digit...
Page 219: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13
10 - 44 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter # 52h Enable this parameter to convert 14-character I 2 of 5 codes to EAN-13, and transmit to the host as EAN-13. To accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
Page 220: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5
Symbologies 10 - 45 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = 14h, L2 = 15h 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 D 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 221 10 - 46 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) D 2 of 5 - One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 - Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 - Length Within Range...
Page 222: Codabar (Nw - 7)
Symbologies 10 - 47 Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar Parameter # 07h To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar (01h) Disable Codabar (00h) Set Lengths for Codabar Parameter # L1 = 18h, L2 = 19h The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Page 223 10 - 48 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Codabar - One Discrete Length Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths Codabar - Length Within Range Codabar - Any Length...
Page 224: Clsi Editing
Symbologies 10 - 49 CLSI Editing Parameter # 36h Enable this parameter to strip the start and stop characters and insert 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.
Page 225: Msi
10 - 50 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Parameter # 0Bh To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI (01h) Disable MSI (00h) Set Lengths for MSI Parameter # L1 = 1Eh, L2 = 1Fh The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
Page 226 Symbologies 10 - 51 Set Lengths for MSI (continued) 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, select specific lengths (MSI - One Discrete Length, Two Discrete Lengths) for MSI applications.
Page 227: Msi Check Digits
10 - 52 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits Parameter # 32h 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, scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit.
Page 228: Msi Check Digit Algorithm
Symbologies 10 - 53 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Parameter # 33h Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit. Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode the check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11 (00h) MOD 10/MOD 10 (01h)
Page 230: Matrix 2 Of 5
Symbologies 10 - 55 Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of 5 Parameter # L1 = F1h 6Bh, L2 = F1h 6Ch 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 Matrix 2 of 5 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
Page 231: Matrix 2 Of 5 Redundancy
10 - 56 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy Parameter # F1h 6Dh To enable or disable Matrix 2 of 5 redundancy, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy (01h) Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Redundancy...
Page 232: Transmit Matrix 2 Of 5 Check Digit
Symbologies 10 - 57 Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter # F1h 6Fh Scan a bar code below to transmit Matrix 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit (00h)
Page 233: Postal Codes
10 - 58 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Postal Codes US Postnet Parameter # 59h To enable or disable US Postnet, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable US Postnet (01h) Disable US Postnet (00h) US Planet Parameter # 5Ah To enable or disable US Planet, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 234: Transmit Us Postal Check Digit
Symbologies 10 - 59 Transmit US Postal Check Digit Parameter # 5Fh Select whether to transmit US Postal data, which includes both US Postnet and US Planet, with or without the check digit. Transmit US Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit US Postal Check Digit (00h) UK Postal Parameter # 5Bh...
Page 235: Transmit Uk Postal Check Digit
10 - 60 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Transmit UK Postal Check Digit Parameter # 60h Select whether to transmit UK Postal data with or without the check digit. Transmit UK Postal Check Digit (01h) Do Not Transmit UK Postal Check Digit...
Page 236: Australian Postal
Symbologies 10 - 61 Australian Postal Parameter # F0h, 23h To enable or disable Australian Postal, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Australian Postal (01h) Disable Australian Postal (00h) Netherlands KIX Code Parameter # F0h, 46h To enable or disable Netherlands KIX Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Netherlands KIX Code (01h) Disable Netherlands KIX Code...
Page 237: Usps 4Cb/One Code/Intelligent Mail
10 - 62 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail Parameter # F1h 50h To enable or disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail (01h) Disable USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail...
Page 238: Gs1 Databar
Symbologies 10 - 63 GS1 DataBar The variants of GS1 DataBar are DataBar-14, DataBar Expanded, and DataBar Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar codes to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar. GS1 DataBar-14 Parameter # F0h 52h.
Page 239: Gs1 Databar Expanded
10 - 64 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar Expanded Parameter # F0h 54h. Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded (01h) Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded (00h) Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC/EAN Parameter # F0h, 8Dh This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol.
Page 240: Composite
Symbologies 10 - 65 Composite Composite CC-C Parameter # F0h 55h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-C. Enable CC-C (01h) Disable CC-C (00h) Composite CC-A/B Parameter # F0h 56h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type CC-A/B. Enable CC-A/B (01h) Disable CC-A/B...
Page 241: Composite Tlc-39
10 - 66 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Composite TLC-39 Parameter # F0h 73h Scan a bar code below to enable or disable Composite bar codes of type TLC-39. Enable TLC39 (01h) Disable TLC39 (00h) UPC Composite Mode Parameter # F0h 58h Select an option for linking UPC symbols with a 2D symbol during transmission as if they were one symbol: •...
Page 242: Composite Beep Mode
Symbologies 10 - 67 Composite Beep Mode Parameter # F0h, 8Eh To select the number of decode beeps when a composite bar code is decoded, scan the appropriate bar code. Single Beep after both are decoded (00h) Beep as each code type is decoded (01h) Double Beep after both are decoded (02h)
Page 243: 2D Symbologies
10 - 68 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide 2D Symbologies Enable/Disable PDF417 Parameter # 0Fh To enable or disable PDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable PDF417 (01h) Disable PDF417 (00h) Enable/Disable MicroPDF417 Parameter # E3h To enable or disable MicroPDF417, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Page 244: Code 128 Emulation
Symbologies 10 - 69 Code 128 Emulation Parameter # 7Bh Enable this parameter to transmit data from certain MicroPDF417 symbols as Code 128. AIM Code ID Character (01h) on page 4-28 must be enabled for this parameter to work. Enable Code 128 Emulation to transmit these MicroPDF417 symbols with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-905 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911...
Page 245: Data Matrix
10 - 70 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Data Matrix Parameter # F0h, 24h To enable or disable Data Matrix, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Data Matrix (01h) Disable Data Matrix (00h) Data Matrix Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Ch This parameter sets the Data Matrix inverse decoder setting.
Page 246: Maxicode
Symbologies 10 - 71 Maxicode Parameter # F0h, 26h To enable or disable Maxicode, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Maxicode (01h) Disable Maxicode (00h) QR Code Parameter # F0h,25h To enable or disable QR Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable QR Code (01h) Disable QR Code...
Page 247: Qr Inverse
10 - 72 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide QR Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Bh This parameter sets the QR inverse decoder setting. Options are: • - the digital scanner decodes regular QR bar codes only. Regular Only • - the digital scanner decodes inverse QR bar codes only.
Page 248: Aztec
Symbologies 10 - 73 Aztec Parameter # F1h 3Eh To enable or disable Aztec, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Aztec (01h) Disable Aztec (00h) Aztec Inverse Parameter # F1h 4Dh This parameter sets the Aztec inverse decoder setting. Options are: •...
Page 249: Redundancy Level 1
10 - 74 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level Parameter # 4Eh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy. Select higher redundancy levels for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the digital scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Page 250: Redundancy Level 4
Symbologies 10 - 75 Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Redundancy Level 4 Codes Table 10-5 Code Type Code Length Redundancy Level 1 (01h) Redundancy Level 2 (02h) Redundancy Level 3 (03h) Redundancy Level 4 (04h)
Page 251: Security Level
10 - 76 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Security Level Parameter # 4Dh The digital scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes, which include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, and Code 93. Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and digital scanner aggressiveness, so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
Page 252: Intercharacter Gap Size
Symbologies 10 - 77 Intercharacter Gap Size Parameter # F0h, 7Dh The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is typically quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap can grow larger than the maximum size allowed, preventing the digital scanner from decoding the symbol.
Page 253: Macro Pdf Features
10 - 78 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Macro PDF Features Macro PDF is a special feature for concatenating multiple PDF symbols into one file. The scanner can decode symbols that are encoded with this feature, and can store more than 64 Kb of decoded data stored in up to 50 MacroPDF symbols.
Page 254: Chapter 11 123Scan
Introduction 123Scan² is an easy-to-use, PC-based software tool that enables rapid and easy customized setup of Symbol scanners by Motorola. 123Scan² uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process. Settings are saved in a configuration file that can be distributed via e-mail, electronically downloaded via a USB cable, or used to generate a sheet of scannable programming bar codes.
Page 255: 123Scan2 Requirements
Requirements • Host computer with Windows XP or Windows Vista • Scanner • USB cable. More Information For detailed information about 123Scan², go to: http://www.motorola.com/123Scan2. To download 123Scan² software and access the Help file (within the utility), go to: http://support.symbol.com/support/product/123Scan2.html.
Page 256: Chapter 12 Advanced Data Formatting
Chapter 12 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use ADF to edit scan data to suit requirements. Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes which program the digital scanner with ADF rules.
Page 257 12 - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide...
Page 258: Appendix A Standard Default Parameters
Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Standard Default Parameters Table Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter Set Defaults Parameter Bar Code Scanning Enable Decode Pager Motor Enable F1h 65h Enable Beep After Good Decode Enable Beeper Tone Medium...
Page 259 A - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Decode Session Timeout 9.9 Sec 4-22 Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol 0.5 Sec 4-23 Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols 0.2 Sec...
Page 260 Standard Default Parameters A - 3 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number JPEG Target File Size F1h 31h 160 kB 5-12 JPEG Quality and Size Value F0h 31h 5-12 Image Enhancement F1h 34h Off (0) 5-13 Image File Format Selection...
Page 261 A - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number RS-232 Host Parameters RS-232 Host Types Standard Baud Rate 9600 Parity Type None Data Bits 8-Bit Check Receive Errors...
Page 262: Code 39
Standard Default Parameters A - 5 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number FN1 Substitution Disable 9-11 Send and Make Break Send 9-11 UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable 10-7 UPC-E Enable 10-7 UPC-E1 Disable 10-8 EAN-8/JAN 8 Enable 10-8 EAN-13/JAN 13...
Page 263: Code 128
A - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Code 128 Enable 10-23 Set Length(s) for Code 128 D1h, D2h Any Length 10-23 GS1-128 Enable 10-24 ISBT 128...
Page 264 Standard Default Parameters A - 7 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable 10-43 Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable 10-43 Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable 10-44 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF)
Page 265: Gs1 Databar-14
A - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Postal Codes US Postnet Disable 10-58 US Planet Disable 10-58 Transmit US Postal Check Digit Enable 10-59 UK Postal...
Page 266 Standard Default Parameters A - 9 Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Table A-1 Parameter Page Parameter Default Number Number Data Matrix F0h 24h Enable 10-70 Data Matrix Inverse F1h 4Ch Regular 10-70 Maxicode F0h 26h Disable 10-71 QR Code F0h 25h Enable 10-71 QR Inverse...
Page 267 A - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide...
Page 268 Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Symbol Code Characters Table B-1 Code Character Code Type UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1, EAN-8, EAN-13 Code 39, Code 32 Codabar Code 128, ISBT 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA Code 11 GS1-128 Bookland EAN...
Page 269 B - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Symbol Code Characters (Continued) Table B-1 Code Character Code Type ISSN, PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417 Aztec, Aztec Rune Data Matrix QR Code, MicroQR Maxicode US Postnet US Planet Japan Postal UK Postal...
Page 270 Programming Reference B - 3 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character (see Table B-2) m = Modifier Character (see Table B-3) Aim Code Characters Table B-2 Code Character Code Type...
Page 271 B - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 272 Programming Reference B - 5 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option D 2 of 5 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0. Example: A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123, is transmitted as ]S04123 UPC/EAN Standard data packet in full EAN format, i.e.
Page 273: Data Matrix
B - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option PDF417, Reader set to conform to protocol defined in 1994 PDF417 Micro PDF417 symbology specifications. Note: When this option is transmitted, the receiver cannot reliably determine whether ECIs have been...
Page 274: Qr Code
Programming Reference B - 7 Modifier Characters (Continued) Table B-3 Code Type Option Value Option QR Code Model 1 symbol. Model 2 / MicroQR symbol, ECI protocol not implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol implemented. Model 2 symbol, ECI protocol not implemented, FNC1 implied in first position.
Page 275 B - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide...
Page 276: Upc-A, 100%
Appendix C Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100% 12345 67890...
Page 277: Code 128
C - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide EAN-13, 100% 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231...
Page 278: Gs1 Databar-14
Sample Bar Codes C - 3 GS1 DataBar-14 NOTE DataBar-14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see GS1 DataBar-14 on page 10-63). 7612341562341 PDF417 Data Matrix...
Page 279: Us Postnet
C - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Maxicode QR Code US Postnet UK Postal...
Page 280: Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes
Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
Page 281: Cancel
D - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes (continued) Cancel To correct an error or change a selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
Page 282 Appendix E ASCII Character Sets ASCII Value Table Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1000 CTRL 2 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F 1007 CTRL G 1008...
Page 283 E - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021 CTRL U...
Page 284 ASCII Character Sets E - 3 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 >...
Page 285 E - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088...
Page 286 ASCII Character Sets E - 5 ASCII Value Table (Continued) Table E-1 Full ASCII Code 39 ASCII Value Keystroke Encode Char 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121...
Page 287 E - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide ALT Key Standard Default Tables Table E-2 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...
Page 288 ASCII Character Sets E - 7 USB GUI Key Character Set Table E-3 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 GUI 7 3056...
Page 289 E - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide USB GUI Key Character Set (Continued) Table E-3 GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W...
Page 290 ASCII Character Sets E - 9 PF Key Standard Default Table Table E-4 PF Keys Keystroke 4001 PF 1 4002 PF 2 4003 PF 3 4004 PF 4 4005 PF 5 4006 PF 6 4007 PF 7 4008 PF 8 4009 PF 9 4010...
Page 291 E - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide F key Standard Default Table Table E-5 F Keys Keystroke 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F 12 5013 F 13 5014...
Page 292 ASCII Character Sets E - 11 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Table E-6 Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock...
Page 293 E - 12 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Extended Keypad Standard Default Table Table E-7 Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen...
Page 294: Appendix F Signature Capture Code
Appendix F Signature Capture Code Introduction CapCode, a signature capture code, is a special pattern that encloses a signature area on a document and allows a scanner to capture a signature. There are several accepted patterns that allow automatic identification of different signatures on the same form. For example, on the federal tax return 1040 form there are three signature areas, one each for two joint filers, and one for a professional preparer.
Page 295: Capcode Pattern Structure
F - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide CapCode Pattern Structure A CapCode pattern structure consists of a start pattern followed by a separator space, a signature capture box, a second separator space, and then a stop pattern. Assuming that X is the dimension of the thinnest element, the start and stop patterns each contains 9X total width in 4 bars and 3 spaces.
Page 296: Dimensions
Signature Capture Code F - 3 Table F-2 lists selectable parameters used to generate the image of the captured signature. User Defined CapCode Parameters Table F-2 Parameter Defined Width Number of pixels Height Number of pixels Format JPEG, BMP, TIFF JPEG quality 1 (most compression) to 100 (best quality) Bits Per Pixel...
Page 297: Additional Capabilities
F - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Additional Capabilities Regardless of how the signature is captured, the output signature image is de-skewed and right-side up. A scanner that captures signatures automatically determines whether it is scanning a signature or a bar code.
Page 298 Index Numerics 2D bar codes bar codes aztec ....... . 10-73 Australian postal .
Page 299 Index - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide convert UPC-E to UPC-A ....10-19 country keyboard types (country codes) ..9-5 convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A ....10-19 default table .
Page 300 Index - 3 snapshot aiming pattern ....5-7 snapshot mode timeout ....5-7 cables supplementals .
Page 301 ....10-68 Motorola enterprise mobility support ... . .xviii...
Page 302 Index - 5 check digit algorithm ....10-53 setup check digits ......10-52 connecting a USB interface .
Page 303 Index - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide video view finder ......5-20 image size ......5-20...
Page 304 Glossary Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface.
Page 305 Glossary - 2 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Page 306 Glossary - 3 Code Length. Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Cold Boot. A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries. COM port.
Page 307 Glossary - 4 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Flash Disk. An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Flash Memory. Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost.
Page 308 Glossary - 5 I/O Ports. interface The connection between two devices, defined by common physical characteristics, signal characteristics, and signal meanings. Types of interfaces include RS-232 and PCMCIA. IOCTL. Input/Output Control. IP Address. (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer attached to an IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address.
Page 309 Glossary - 6 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide MIL. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. Misread (Misdecode). A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
Page 310 Glossary - 7 Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. PING. (Packet Internet Groper) An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by sending out a packet and waiting for a response.
Page 311 Glossary - 8 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide Scan Area. Area intended to contain a symbol. 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 312 Glossary - 9 Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width. Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
Page 313 Glossary - 10 Symbol DS3508 Product Reference Guide UDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Scanning

Chapter 3 Maintenance & Technical Specifications

Chapter 4 User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options

Chapter 5 Imaging Preferences

Chapter 6 USB Interface

Chapter 7 RS-232 Interface

Chapter 8 IBM 468X / 469X Interface

Chapter 9 Keyboard Wedge Interface

Chapter 10 Symbologies

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