Chapter 2 Scanning; Introduction; Beeper Definitions - Motorola DS6878 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general instructions and tips about
scanning, and decode ranges.

Beeper Definitions

The digital scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status.
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the digital scanner. (For additional
beeper definitions, see Wireless Beeper Definitions on page 4-3.
Standard Beeper Definitions
Table 2-1
Beeper Sequence
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beeps
High beep
Four long low beeps
Four short beeps
Five low long beeps
Power up.
A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
1. A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol. The
data is ignored. This occurs if a unit is not properly configured.
Check option setting.
2. When communicating with a cradle, the cradle acknowledges
receipt of data. If the acknowledgment is not received, this
transmission error beep sequence sounds. Data may still have
been received by the host. Check the host system for receipt of
transmitted data. If data was not received by the host, re-scan the
bar code.
Low battery warning.
Conversion or format error.
defines beep
Table 2-1
Indication