Motorola Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Manual

Motorola Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 3: Product Reference Guide

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 72E-60833-05 Revision A February 2007...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Motorola grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).
  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description 72E-60833-01 4/2003 Initial release 72E-60833-02 2/2004 Add missing information 72E-60833-03 4/2004 Add Time Delay to Low Power parameter bar code and update format 72E-60833-04 9/2005 Add Simple Comm Port Emulation bar code 72E-60833-05 2/2007 Update service information, add parameter bar codes for...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Introduction ..............xiii Chapter Descriptions .
  • Page 8 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide EAS Deactivation Range ........... . 2-12 LS9208 Host Interface Cables and EAS .
  • Page 9 Contents Intra-Keystroke Delay ............5-12 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation.
  • Page 10 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Emulate Keypad ............7-15 USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution .
  • Page 11 Contents Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13/EAN-8/JAN-8 ....... . . 11-10 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN ..........11-11 Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals .
  • Page 12 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13..........11-63 Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF).
  • Page 13 Contents Chapter 13. Advanced Data Formatting Introduction ..............13-1 Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions .
  • Page 14 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN ..............C-1 UPC-A, 100 % .
  • Page 15: About This Guide

    About This Guide Introduction The Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Symbol LS9208 scanner. Chapter Descriptions • Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and unpacking instructions. • Chapter 2, Scanning describes parts of the scanner, beeper and LED definitions, how to use the scanner in hand-held and hands-free modes.
  • Page 16: Notational Conventions

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide • Chapter 10, 123Scan (PC based scanner configuration tool) provides the bar code you must scan to communicate with the 123Scan program. • Chapter 11, Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your scanner.
  • Page 17: Related Publications

    Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact Motorola to have another sent. If the product was purchased from a Motorola Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
  • Page 18 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Symbol LS9208 projection scanner provides multiple scan pattern capabilities that support various applications at the POS (point of sale). For fast, intuitive, hands-free scanning, use the rastering, 100-line, omni-directional scan pattern. To read bar code menus and pick lists, use the Single-Scan line.
  • Page 20: Unpacking Your Scanner

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide The Symbol LS9208 scanner supports the following interfaces: • Standard RS-232 connection to a host. Proper communications of the scanner with the host is set up by scanning bar code menus. • Keyboard Wedge connection to a host. Scanned data is interpreted by your host as keystrokes.
  • Page 21: Setting Up The Scanner

    Installing the Interface Cable 1. Connect the interface cable to the host computer. 2. Plug the interface cable modular connector into the interface cable port on the rear of the Symbol LS9208 (See Figure 1-2.) 3. Push the connector into the housing until a “click” sound is heard. The green LED lights up and three short high beeps sound, indicating that the scanner is operational.
  • Page 22: Connecting Power (If Required)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Power (if required) If your host does not provide power to the scanner, you will need an external power connection to the scanner: 1. Connect the interface cable to the back of the scanner, as described in...
  • Page 23 Getting Started Synapse Interface (continued) Auxiliary Synapse Port Connection "Plug and Play" Synapse Connection...
  • Page 24: Connecting A Synapse Cable Interface

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface Note: See the Synapse Interface Guide provided with your Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions. Symbol’s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The appropriate Synapse cable has the built-in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected.
  • Page 25: Removing The Interface Cable

    Getting Started Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable: 1. Unplug the installed cable’s modular connector by depressing the connector clip and gently pulling back. 2. Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 to connect a new cable.
  • Page 26 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Scanning

    Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter covers the techniques involved in scanning bar codes, beeper and LED definitions, and general instructions and tips about scanning. Decode Finger Grips Exit Window Single Scan Line Trigger and Volume Control Beeper Hands-Free Adjustable Stand (Optional) Figure 2-1.
  • Page 28: Scanning In Single-Line Mode

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Single-Line Mode Install and program your scanner. (Refer to each host chapter and Chapter 4, User Preferences, Chapter 11, Symbologies, Chapter 12, Miscellaneous Scanner Options, and Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting for instructions on programming your scanner.) If you need assistance, contact your local supplier or call the Global Customer Interaction Center.
  • Page 29: Scanning In Omni Mode

    Scanning Scanning in Omni Mode In this mode, an omni scan pattern provides rapid, orientation-free scanning. This scan pattern is used with either hands-free or hand-held scanning. To scan a bar code, direct it in toward the window of the scanner (“presentation” scanning, Figure 2-7 on page 2-6) or from side to side in a sweeping motion (“swipe”...
  • Page 30 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Figure 2-3. Scanner in the Stand Note: To mount the optional hands-free adjustable stand, see Mounting Template on page 2-15. Figure 2-4. Scanner Standing Alone...
  • Page 31 Scanning A rastering, 100-line, omni-directional scan pattern provides rapid, orientation-free scanning. This scan pattern can be used in either hands-free or hand-held mode. (on table-top) (with stand) Figure 2-5. Hands-Free Mode Figure 2-6. Hand-Held Mode...
  • Page 32 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide To scan a bar code, present it to the exit window of the scanner (“presentation” scanning) or move it from side-to-side in a sweeping motion (“swipe” scanning) as show below: Figure 2-7. “Presentation” scanning Figure 2-8. “Swipe” scanning...
  • Page 33: Beeper Definitions

    Scanning Beeper Definitions The scanner communicates with the user by emitting different beeper sequences and patterns. Table 2-1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner. Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use 3 short high beeps Power up.
  • Page 34: Selecting Beeper Volume Using Trigger

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 2-1. Standard Beeper Definitions (Continued) Beeper Sequence Indication Lo/hi/lo beep The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer. Lo/hi beep A successful transmission of buffered data.
  • Page 35: Led Definitions

    Scanning LED Definitions In addition to beeper sequences, the scanner communicates with the user using an LED display. Table 2-2 defines LED flashes that display during scanning. Table 2-2. Standard LED Definitions Indication No power is applied to the scanner. Green The scanner is on and “ready to scan.”...
  • Page 36: Aiming

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Aiming Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This specular reflection can make decoding difficult.
  • Page 37: Decode Zone

    Scanning Decode Zone 12.7 Note: Typical performance at 73.4 F (23 C) on high quality symbols. LS 9208 5 mil 7.8 mil (60%) 12.7 10.4 mil (80%) 13 mil 100% UPC Figure 2-10. Symbol LS9208 Decode Zone 2-11...
  • Page 38: Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (Eas)

    Integrated Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Deactivation Antenna for Checkpoint EAS Systems The Symbol LS9208's optional EAS deactivation feature includes an integrated RF antenna which, when attached to a Checkpoint Systems, Inc. RF-EAS deactivation system, supports deactivation of RF-EAS security labels while scanning a product at the Point-of- Sale.
  • Page 39: Symbol Ls9208 Host Interface Cables And Eas

    EAS security systems. Different Checkpoint EAS Models There are several Checkpoint EAS systems available. The Symbol LS9208 is specified to work with CounterPoint IV, V, VI, VII & IX models from Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Checkpoint Contact Information Checkpoint Headquarters (New Jersey): 800-257-5540.
  • Page 40 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 2-14...
  • Page 41: Mounting Template

    Scanning Mounting Template Use the template to mount the optional hands-free stand on a flat surface. Two #6-32 screws, 5/8 in. long, are recommended. 1.442 in. 3.663 cm 2-15...
  • Page 42 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 2-16...
  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Maintenance And Technical Specifications

    Chapter 3 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter covers suggested scanner maintenance, troubleshooting, technical specifications, and signal descriptions (pinouts). Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required. A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy. • Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window. •...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions The omni-line scan pattern No power to the scanner. Ensure the host has power, and is on. does not display when you If the scanner uses a separate power follow the directions for supply, ensure it’s connected to a...
  • Page 45 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Although the green Power LED The scanner has gone Press the trigger to awaken the unit, is on, the scanner does not into the Low Power “Shut or change the “Low Power Blink” produce the omni-directional Down”...
  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Table 3-1. Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions: without stand: Height 5.51 in. (14 cm) Width 3.49 in. (8.8 cm) Depth 2.96 in. (7.5 cm) with stand: Height 7.18 in. (18.24 cm) Width 4.83 in.
  • Page 47 Maintenance and Technical Specifications Table 3-1. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Scan Patterns Omnidirectional: 20 interlocking lines, 5 scan lines, 4 lines per angle rastering @ 5Hz Single scan line capability Scan Rate Omnidirectional: 1500 scans/second Single scan line: 75 scans/second Depth of Field 0-9 in./0-22.9 cm @ 13 mil (100% UPC/EAN) Nominal Working Range...
  • Page 48 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 3-1. Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Description Ambient Light Immunity Immune to normal artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions. Fluorescent, Incandescent, Mercury Vapor and Sodium Vapor: 450 Ft Candles (4,844 Lux) Sunlight: 8000 Ft Candles (86,111 Lux)
  • Page 49: Scanner Signal Descriptions

    Maintenance and Technical Specifications Scanner Signal Descriptions Back of scanner Cable interface port PIN 1 PIN 10 Interface cable modular connector Figure 3-1. Scanner Cable Pinouts...
  • Page 50 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide The signal descriptions in Table 3-2 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only. Table 3-2. Scanner Signal Pin-outs Symbol LS9208 Keyboard Synapse RS-232 Wedge Wand Reserved SynClock Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6...
  • Page 51: Chapter 4. User Preferences

    User Preferences Introduction You have the option to program the Symbol LS9208 scanner to perform various functions, or activate different features. This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for your Symbol LS9208 scanner.
  • Page 52: Scanning Sequence Examples

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide If you are not using a Synapse or USB cable you must select a host type (see each host chapter for specific host information). After you hear the power-up beeps, select a host type. This only needs to be done once, upon the first power-up when connected to a new host.
  • Page 53: User Preferences Default Parameters

    User Preferences User Preferences Default Parameters Table 4-1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4-5. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
  • Page 54 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 4-1. User Preferences Default Table Page Parameter Default Number Linear UPC/EAN Decode Disable 4-18...
  • Page 55: User Preferences

    User Preferences User Preferences Set Default Parameter Scanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table A-1 on page A-1. Set All Defaults...
  • Page 56: Beeper Tone

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the Low Frequency, Medium Frequency, or High Frequency bar code. Low Frequency Medium Frequency High Frequency...
  • Page 57: Beeper Volume

    User Preferences Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume, scan the Low Volume, Medium Volume, or High Volume bar code. Low Volume Medium Volume High Volume...
  • Page 58: Volume Change Trigger Delay

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Volume Change Trigger Delay The volume on the Symbol LS9208 scanner is adjusted by pressing and holding the trigger for a certain amount of time, after which the scanner changes the volumes, and beeps with the new volume.
  • Page 59: Laser On Time

    User Preferences Laser On Time This parameter sets the maximum time that decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 10 seconds. The default Laser On Time is 3.0 seconds. To set a Laser On Time, scan the bar code below. Next, scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D that correspond to the desired on time.
  • Page 60: Beep After Good Decode

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Beep After Good Decode Scan a bar code below to select whether or not the scanner beeps after a good decode. If Do Not Beep After Good Decode is selected, the beeper still operates during parameter menu scanning and indicates error conditions.
  • Page 61: Low Power Blink

    User Preferences Low Power Blink After a period of inactivity, the scanner will go into a reduced power mode. This parameter controls how aggressively power is conserved, and therefore determines the method of waking the scanner up. If “Low Power - Blink Mode” is selected, then the scanner (after a period of inactivity) will blink infrequently to save power.
  • Page 62: Scan Pattern Mode

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Scan Pattern Mode The Symbol LS9208 has a very aggressive scan pattern that is not only omnidirectional, but also raster. If a static omnidirectional pattern is desired, scan the “Omnidirectional Pattern” parameter below to change the scan pattern.
  • Page 63: Single-Line Aim Duration

    User Preferences Single-Line Aim Duration The Symbol LS9208 can enter the single-line scan mode by tapping the trigger. Once in this mode, each trigger pull will attempt to decode the barcode in front of the scanner. After a period of inactivity while the trigger is not pressed, the scanner will revert to the omnidirectional pattern.
  • Page 64 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Single-Line Aim Duration (Continued) Aim Duration 4 sec Aim Duration 5 sec 4-14...
  • Page 65: Timeout Between Decodes

    User Preferences Timeout Between Decodes Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol This parameter sets the minimum time between decodes of different symbols. It is programmable in 0.1-second increments from 0.0 to 9.9 seconds. Setting this above 0.4 seconds is recommended.) The default for this parameter is 0.6 seconds. Scan the bar code below to select a new timeout.
  • Page 66: Time Delay To Low Power Mode

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Low Power Mode This parameter sets the time that the scanner remains active after any scanning activity. Scan one of the four options. Depending on the selection, the scanner enters a sleep mode 15, 30, 60 or 90 minutes after the last attempted decode.
  • Page 67 User Preferences Time Delay to Low Power Mode (Continued) 60 Minutes 90 Minutes 4-17...
  • Page 68: Linear Upc/Ean Decode

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Time Delay to Low Power Mode (Continued) Extended (127.5 Hours) Linear UPC/EAN Decode This option applies to code types containing two adjacent blocks (e.g., UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13). When enabled, a bar code is transmitted only when both the left and right blocks are successfully decoded within one laser scan.
  • Page 69 User Preferences Linear UPC/EAN Decode (Continued) *Disable Linear UPC/EAN Decode 4-19...
  • Page 70 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 4-20...
  • Page 71: Chapter 5. Keyboard Wedge Interface

    Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter covers Keyboard Wedge interface information for setting up your scanner. This interface type is used to attach the scanner between the keyboard and host computer. The scanner translates the bar code data into keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originate from the keyboard.
  • Page 72: Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Keyboard Y-cable Power supply (if needed) Figure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge Y-cable: 1. Switch off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
  • Page 73: Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters

    Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Default Parameters Table 5-1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user...
  • Page 74: Keyboard Wedge Host Types

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Types Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select your keyboard wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below. IBM PC/AT & IBM PC Compatibles IBM PS/2 (Model 30) IBM AT NOTEBOOK...
  • Page 75 Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Host Types (Continued) IBM XT NCR 7052 Note: User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
  • Page 76: Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. If your particular keyboard type is not listed, see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5-13. North American German Windows...
  • Page 77 Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued) French Canadian Win 95/98 French Canadian Windows XP/2000 Spanish Windows...
  • Page 78 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued) Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows...
  • Page 79 Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Continued) Japanese Windows Brazilian/Portuguese Windows...
  • Page 80: Ignore Unknown Characters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep will sound on the scanner.
  • Page 81: Keystroke Delay

    Keyboard Wedge Interface Keystroke Delay This is 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 Medium Delay (20 msec) Long Delay (40 msec) 5-11...
  • Page 82: Intra-Keystroke Delay

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Intra-Keystroke Delay When enabled, an additional delay is inserted between each emulated key depression and release. This sets the Keystroke Delay parameter to a minimum of 5 msec as well. Enable Disable 5-12...
  • Page 83: Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation

    Keyboard Wedge Interface Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types (Country Codes) on page 5-6 in a Microsoft operating system environment. Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad 5-13...
  • Page 84: Caps Lock On

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Caps Lock On When enabled, the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed. Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On 5-14...
  • Page 85: Caps Lock Override

    Keyboard Wedge Interface Caps Lock Override When enabled, on AT or AT Notebook hosts, the keyboard ignores the state of the Caps Lock key. Therefore, an ‘A’ in the bar code is sent as an ‘A’ no matter what the state of the keyboard’s Caps Lock key.
  • Page 86: Convert Wedge Data

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case. Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert 5-16...
  • Page 87: Function Key Mapping

    Keyboard Wedge Interface Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-20). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
  • Page 88: Fn1 Substitution

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and Key Value choose by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 12-8).
  • Page 89: Send Make Break

    Keyboard Wedge Interface Send Make Break When enabled, the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent. *Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only 5-19...
  • Page 90: Keyboard Maps

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix/suffix keystroke parameters. To program the prefix/suffix values, see the bar codes on page 12-5. Figure 5-2. IBM PS2 Type Keyboard 7008 5001 7014 5002 7009...
  • Page 91 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5001 7008 5002 7014 7009 7012 7003 5003 5004 7013 5005 5006 5007 5008 7004 5009 5010 7011 7002 Figure 5-4. IBM PC/AT 5002 1045 5013 5001 5011 5003 5004 5014 5015 5005 5006 1043 5016 5007 5018 5008 5017...
  • Page 92 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 1068 1067 1066 1070 1071 1065 1069 1075 1072 1073 1074 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1082 1083 1084 1085 1081 5002 1045 5013 1086 5001 5011 5003 5004 5014 5015 1087 5005 5006 1043...
  • Page 93: Ascii Character Set

    Keyboard Wedge Interface ASCII Character Set Note: Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character ($ + % /) preceding a Code 39 character and assigns an ASCII character value to the pair. For example, when Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled and a +B is scanned, it is interpreted as b, %J as ?, and %V as @.
  • Page 94 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1016 CTRL P 1017 CTRL Q 1018 CTRL R 1019 CTRL S 1020 CTRL T 1021 CTRL U 1022 CTRL V 1023 CTRL W 1024 CTRL X...
  • Page 95 Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 5-25...
  • Page 96 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 ‘...
  • Page 97 Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 5-27...
  • Page 98 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1124 1125 1126 ALT Keys Keystroke 2065 ALT A 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G...
  • Page 99 Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z GUI Shift Keys ™ The Apple iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
  • Page 100 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q...
  • Page 101 Keyboard Wedge Interface Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 Numeric Keystroke Keypad 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 5-31...
  • Page 102 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set (Continued) 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Extended Keystroke Keypad 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause...
  • Page 103 Keyboard Wedge Interface a. The Keystroke in bold is sent only if the “Func- tion Key Mapping” parameter is enabled. Other- wise, the unbolded keystroke is sent. 5-33...
  • Page 104 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 5-34...
  • Page 105: Introduction

    Note: : This scanner utilizes TTL RS-232 signal levels, which will interface with most system architectures. For system architectures requiring RS-232C signal levels, Motorola offers different cables providing the TTL to RS-232C conversion. Contact the Global Customer Interaction Center for more information.
  • Page 106 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks Baud Rate 9600 Feature/Option Indicates Default...
  • Page 107: Connecting An Rs-232 Interface

    RS-232 Interface Connecting an RS-232 Interface This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer. Serial Port Connector to Host Power supply cable Interface cable Power supply Interface cable Figure 6-1. RS-232 Direct Connection 1. Connect the RS-232 interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.
  • Page 108 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters. Table 6-1. RS-232 Host Default Table Page Parameter Default Number RS-232 Host Parameters RS-232 Host Types Standard Baud Rate...
  • Page 109: Rs-232 Host Parameters

    RS-232 Interface RS-232 Host Parameters Various RS-232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 6-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, Olivetti, Omron, or terminal sets the defaults listed below. Table 6-2. Terminal Specific RS-232 Wincor- Wincor- Nixdorf...
  • Page 110 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Parameters (continued) Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode A, Wincor-Nixdorf Mode B, OPOS, JPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6-3 below. These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature.
  • Page 111: Rs-232 Host Types

    RS-232 Interface 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 Note: 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
  • Page 112 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide RS-232 Host Types (continued) Wincor-Nixdorf RS-232 Mode B Fujitsu RS-232 Olivetti ORS4500...
  • Page 113 RS-232 Interface RS-232 Host Types (continued) Omron OPOS/JPOS Note: 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection.
  • Page 114: Baud Rate

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's baud rate setting should match the baud rate setting of the host device. If not, data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form.
  • Page 115 RS-232 Interface Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 2400 Baud Rate 4800 Baud Rate 9600 6-11...
  • Page 116: Parity

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate (continued) Baud Rate 19,200 Baud Rate 38,400 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 and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character.
  • Page 117 RS-232 Interface Parity (continued) Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to 0 or 1, based on data, to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character. Even Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1. Mark Select Space parity and the parity bit is always 0.
  • Page 118: Check Receive Errors

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Parity (continued) Select None when no parity bit is required. None Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity, framing, and overrun of received characters are checked. The parity value of received characters is verified against the parity parameter selected above.
  • Page 119: Hardware Handshaking

    RS-232 Interface Hardware Handshaking The data interface consists of an RS-232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines, Request to Send (RTS), and Clear to Send (CTS). If Standard RTS/CTS handshaking is not selected, scan data is transmitted as it becomes available.
  • Page 120 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide None Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired. None Standard RTS/CTS Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking. Standard RTS/CTS 6-16...
  • Page 121 RS-232 Interface RTS/CTS Option 1 When RTS/CTS Option 1 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS. The scanner de-asserts RTS when the transmission is complete. RTS/CTS Option 1 RTS/CTS Option 2 When Option 2 is selected, RTS is always high or low (user-programmed logic level). However, the scanner waits for CTS to be asserted before transmitting data.
  • Page 122: Software Handshaking

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide RTS/CTS Option 3 When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data transmission, regardless of the state of CTS. The scanner waits up to 2 seconds (default) for CTS to be asserted.
  • Page 123 RS-232 Interface ACK/NAK When this option is selected, after transmitting data, the scanner expects either an ACK or NAK response from the host. When a NAK is received, the scanner transmits the same data again and waits for either an ACK or NAK. After three unsuccessful attempts to send data when NAKs are received, the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data.
  • Page 124 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide ACK/NAK with ENQ This combines the two previous options. ACK/NAK with ENQ XON/XOFF An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character. There are two situations for XON/XOFF: •...
  • Page 125: Host Serial Response Time-Out

    RS-232 Interface Host Serial Response Time-out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK, NAK, or CTS before determining that a transmission error has occurred. This only applies when in one of the ACK/NAK Software Handshaking modes, or RTS/CTS Hardware Handshaking option. Minimum: 2 Sec Low: 2.5 Sec Medium: 5 Sec...
  • Page 126 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Host Serial Response Time-out (Continued) High: 7.5 Sec Maximum: 9.9 Sec 6-22...
  • Page 127: Rts Line State

    RS-232 Interface 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 6-23...
  • Page 128: Stop Bit Select

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Stop Bit Select The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream. The number of stop bits selected (one or two) depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate.
  • Page 129: Data Bits

    RS-232 Interface Data Bits This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7-bit or 8-bit ASCII protocol. 7-Bit 8-Bit 6-25...
  • Page 130: Beep On

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Beep on <BEL> When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is detected on the RS-232 serial line. <BEL> is issued to gain a user's attention to an illegal entry or other important event.
  • Page 131: Intercharacter Delay

    RS-232 Interface Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions. Minimum: 0 msec Low: 25 msec Medium: 50 msec 6-27...
  • Page 132 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay (Continued) High: 75 msec Maximum: 99 msec 6-28...
  • Page 133: Nixdorf Beep/Led Options

    RS-232 Interface Nixdorf Beep/LED Options When Nixdorf Mode B is selected, this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after a decode. *Normal Operation (Beep/LED immediately after decode) Beep/LED After Transmission Beep/LED After CTS Pulse 6-29...
  • Page 134: Ignore Unknown Characters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is send except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep will sound on the scanner.
  • Page 135: Ascii / Character Set

    RS-232 Interface ASCII / Character Set The values in Table 6-4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission. Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004...
  • Page 136 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 " 1035 1036 1037 1038 &...
  • Page 137 RS-232 Interface Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1057 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071...
  • Page 138 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093...
  • Page 139 RS-232 Interface Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125...
  • Page 140 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 6-4. ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1126 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER 6-36...
  • Page 141: Chapter 7. Usb Interface

    Chapter 7 USB Interface Introduction This chapter covers the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host. The scanner attaches directly to a USB host, or a powered USB hub, and is powered by it. No additional power supply is required. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks North American, Standard USB Keyboard Indicates Default...
  • Page 142: Connecting A Usb Interface

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Connector Interface cable Figure 7-1. USB Connection The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including: • Desktop PCs and Notebooks • Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only) •...
  • Page 143 USB Interface 2. Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub, or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBM SurePOS terminal. 3. Select the USB device type. See USB Device Type on page 7-5. 4.
  • Page 144: Usb Default Parameters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide USB Default Parameters Table 7-1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7-5. Note: See...
  • Page 145: Usb Host Parameters

    Zone at http://devzone.symbol.com. Motorola only supports one OPOS connection per host. • Simple COM Port Emulation - This device type requires a Motorola driver download from the Software Developer Zone at http://devzone.symbol.com. When the scanner is connected to the host the next available comm port is automatically selected, emulating a one-way RS-232 connection.
  • Page 146 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Note: When changing USB Device Types, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences. *HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Table Top USB IBM Hand-Held USB...
  • Page 147 USB Interface USB Device Type (Continued) USB OPOS Hand-Held Simple COM Port Emulation...
  • Page 148: Usb Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Country Codes) Scan the bar code corresponding to your keyboard type. This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. Note: When changing Country Selection, the scanner automatically restarts. The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences.
  • Page 149 USB Interface USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued) French Canadian, Windows French Canadian, Windows 2000/XP Spanish (Traditional), Windows...
  • Page 150 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued) Italian, Windows Swedish, Windows UK English, Windows 7-10...
  • Page 151 USB Interface USB Country Keyboard Types (Continued) Japanese, Windows (ASCII) Portuguese-Brazilian, Windows 7-11...
  • Page 152: Usb Keystroke Delay

    Symbol LS9208 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 Medium Delay (20 msec)
  • Page 153: Usb Caps Lock Override

    USB Interface USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, the case of the data is preserved regardless of the state of the caps lock key. This setting is always enabled for the “Japanese, Windows (ASCII)” keyboard type and can not be disabled. Override Caps Lock Key (Enable) Do Not Override Caps Lock Key...
  • Page 154: Usb Ignore Unknown Characters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 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. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound.
  • Page 155: Emulate Keypad

    USB Interface Emulate Keypad When enabled, all characters are sent as ASCII sequences over the numeric keypad. For example ASCII A would be sent as “ALT make” 0 6 5 “ALT Break”. *Disable Keypad Emulation Enable Keypad Emulation 7-15...
  • Page 156: Usb Keyboard Fn1 Substitution

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device. When enabled, this allows replacement of any FN1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user (see FN1 Substitution Values on page 12-8 to set the Key Category and Key Value).
  • Page 157: Function Key Mapping

    USB Interface Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control-key sequences (see Table 7-2 on page 7-20). When this parameter is enabled, the keys in bold are sent in place of the standard key mapping. Table entries that do not have a bold entry remain the same whether or not this parameter is enabled.
  • Page 158: Simulated Caps Lock

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Simulated Caps Lock *Disable Simulated Caps Lock Enable Simulated Caps Lock 7-18...
  • Page 159: Convert Case

    USB Interface Convert Case When enabled, the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case. *No Case Conversion Convert All to Upper Case Convert All to Lower Case 7-19...
  • Page 160: Ascii Character Set

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set ASCII Value Full ASCII Code Keystroke 39 Encode Char. 1001 CTRL A 1002 CTRL B 1003 CTRL C 1004 CTRL D 1005 CTRL E 1006 CTRL F...
  • Page 161 USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1022 CTRL V 1023 CTRL W 1024 CTRL X 1025 CTRL Y 1026 CTRL Z 1027 NONE/ESC 1028 NONE 1029 NONE 1030 NONE 1031 NONE 1032 Space Space 1033 1034 “ 1035 1036 1037...
  • Page 162 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 < 1061 1062 > 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074...
  • Page 163 USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 7-23...
  • Page 164 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 ALT Keys Keystroke 2065...
  • Page 165 USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALT E 2070 ALT F 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT I 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N...
  • Page 166 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) GUI Shift Keys ™ The Apple iMac keyboard has an apple key on either side of the space bar. Windows-based systems have a GUI key to the left of the left ALT key, and to the right of the right ALT key.
  • Page 167 USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUI S 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W...
  • Page 168 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 Numeric Keystroke Keypad 6042 6043 6045 6046 6047 6048 6049 6050 6051 6052 6053 6054...
  • Page 169 USB Interface Table 7-2. USB ASCII Character Set (Continued) 6056 6057 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Extended Keystroke Keypad 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012...
  • Page 170 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 7-30...
  • Page 171: Chapter 8. Ibm 468X/469X Interface

    Chapter 8 IBM 468X/469X Interface Introduction This chapter covers IBM 468X/469X host information for setting up your scanner. Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks Disable Convert Feature/Option Indicates Default Unknown to Code 39...
  • Page 172: Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host interface. Host Port Connector Interface cable Figure 8-1. IBM Direct Connection 1. Connect the interface cable to the rear of the scanner, as described in...
  • Page 173: Ibm Default Parameters

    IBM 468X/469X Interface IBM Default Parameters Table 8-1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters. If you wish 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 174: Ibm 468X/469X Host Parameters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide IBM 468X/469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X/469X port being used. Note: Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS-485 interface on the scanner. None Selected Hand-held Scanner Emulation (Port 9B)
  • Page 175 IBM 468X/469X Interface Port Address (Continued) Non-IBM Scanner Emulation (Port 5B) Table-top Scanner Emulation (Port 17)
  • Page 176: Convert Unknown To Code 39

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 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 to Code 39 Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39...
  • Page 177: Chapter 9. Wand Emulation Interface

    Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface Introduction This chapter covers Wand Emulation host information for setting up your scanner. This mode is used whenever Wand Emulation communication is needed. The scanner will attach either to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a portable terminal or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.
  • Page 178: Connecting Using Wand Emulation

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host. Wand port Portable data Terminal Interface cable Figure 9-1.
  • Page 179: Wand Emulation Default Parameters

    Wand Emulation Interface Wand Emulation Default Parameters Table 9-1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Wand Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page 9-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user...
  • Page 180: Wand Emulation Host Parameters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select your wand emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below. Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Symbol PDT Terminal (MSI) Symbol PTC Terminal (Telxon) Note: User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the...
  • Page 181: Leading Margin (Quiet Zone)

    Wand Emulation Interface Leading Margin (Quiet Zone) Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration. A leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan, (in milliseconds). The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec.
  • Page 182: Polarity

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Polarity Polarity determines how the scanner's wand emulation interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern (DBP). DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code. Different decoders, to which this device could be attached, are expecting the DBP to be in a certain format.
  • Page 183: Ignore Unknown Characters

    Wand Emulation Interface Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize. When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters, and no error beeps sound on the scanner. When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected, bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the host, and then an error beep will sound on the scanner.
  • Page 184: Convert All Bar Codes To Code 39

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default, the Wand Emulation Interface sends data to the attached host in the same symbology that was decoded. This may present a problem for customers with legacy systems that do not recognize some newer symbologies (for example, RSS).
  • Page 185: Convert Code 39 To Full Ascii

    Wand Emulation Interface Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default, any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a space. If this parameter is enabled, the data sent to the Wand Interface will be encoded in Code 39 Full ASCII.
  • Page 186 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 9-10...
  • Page 187: Chapter 10. 123Scan

    Chapter 10 123Scan Introduction This chapter includes the bar code you must scan to use the 123Scan program. 123Scan is a Windows ® based utility that allows the scanner to be setup and programmed with all parameters including Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) Rules. An ADF rule allows bar code data to be modified before it is sent on to the host.
  • Page 188: 123Scan Parameter

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 123Scan Parameter In order to communicate with the 123Scan program, load 123Scan onto your PC and scan the bar code below. Refer to 123Scan instructions for programming your scanner. Note: Scanning this bar code enables the 123Scan interface on the scanner.
  • Page 189: Chapter 11. Symbologies

    Chapter 11 Symbologies Introduction This chapter describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the Symbol LS9208 scanner. Before programming, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. Your scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the...
  • Page 190: Scanning Sequence Examples

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. For example, if you want to transmit bar code data without the UPC-A check digit, simply scan...
  • Page 191: Symbology Default Parameters

    Symbologies Symbology Default Parameters Table 11-1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on 11-8. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default parameters.
  • Page 192 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number UPC-E Preamble System Character 11-23 UPC-E1 Preamble System Character 11-24 Convert UPC-E to A Disable 11-25 Convert UPC-E1 to A Disable 11-26 EAN-8 Zero Extend...
  • Page 193 Symbologies Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Do not transmit 11-42 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 11-43 Buffer Code 39 Disable 11-44 Code 39 Decode Performance Enable 11-48 Code 39 Decode Performance Level Level 3 11-49 Code 93...
  • Page 194 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Discrete 2 of 5 Disable 11-64 Set Length(s) for D 2 of 5 11-65 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5...
  • Page 195 Symbologies Table 11-1. Symbology Default Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Convert RSS to UPC/EAN Disable 11-82 Symbology - Specific Security Levels Redundancy Security Levels 11-85 Security Level 11-88 Symbology - Intercharacter Gap Intercharacter Gaps Normal 11-90 11-7...
  • Page 196: Upc/Ean

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E To enable or disable UPC-A or UPC-E, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A Enable UPC-E 11-8...
  • Page 197: Enable/Disable Upc-E1

    Symbologies Enable/Disable UPC-A/UPC-E (continued) Disable UPC-E Enable/Disable UPC-E1 To enable or disable UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below. Note: UPC-E1 is not a UCC (Uniform Code Council) approved symbology. Enable UPC-E1 Disable UPC-E1 11-9...
  • Page 198: Enable/Disable Ean-13/Jan-13/Ean-8/Jan-8

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable EAN-13/JAN-13/EAN-8/JAN-8 To enable or disable EAN-13/JAN-13 or EAN-8/JAN-8, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable EAN-13/JAN-13 Disable EAN-13/JAN-13 Enable EAN-8/JAN-8 11-10...
  • Page 199: Enable/Disable Bookland Ean

    Symbologies Enable/Disable EAN-13/EAN-8 (continued) Disable EAN-8/JAN-8 Enable/Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Bookland EAN Disable Bookland EAN Note: If you enable Bookland EAN, select a Bookland ISBN Format page 11-28. Also select either Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals, Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals, or Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals...
  • Page 200: Decode Upc/Ean Supplementals

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Supplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code format conventions (e.g., UPC A+2, UPC E+2, EAN 8+2). The following options are available: • If you select Ignore UPC/EAN with Supplementals, and the scanner is presented with a UPC/EAN plus supplemental symbol, the scanner decodes UPC/EAN and ignores the supplemental characters.
  • Page 201 Symbologies • Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with a 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using Supplemental User-Programmable 1. • Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 - applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of two 3-digit user-defined prefixes. Set the 3-digit prefixes using Supplemental User-Programmable 1 and Supplemental User-Programmable 2.
  • Page 202 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Ignore UPC/EAN/JAN With Supplementals Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Only With Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals 11-14...
  • Page 203 Symbologies Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Enable 378/379 Supplemental Mode Enable 978/979 Supplemental Mode Enable 977 Supplemental Mode 11-15...
  • Page 204 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Mode Enable 491 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode 11-16...
  • Page 205 Symbologies Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 11-17...
  • Page 206 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN/JAN Supplementals (continued) Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 Supplemental User-Programmable 1 Supplemental User-Programmable 2 11-18...
  • Page 207: Upc/Ean Supplemental Redundancy

    Symbologies UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals or one of the supplemental modes selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals is decoded before transmission. The range is from two to thirty times. Five or above is recommended when decoding a mix of UPC/EAN symbols with and without supplementals, and the autodiscriminate option is selected.
  • Page 208: Transmit Upc-A/Upc-E/Upc-E1 Check Digit

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit The check digit is the last character of the symbol used to verify the integrity of the data. Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the bar code data with or without the UPC- A, UPC-E or UPC-E1 check digit.
  • Page 209 Symbologies Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit (continued) Do Not Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit 11-21...
  • Page 210: Upc-A Preamble

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide UPC-A Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-A preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted.
  • Page 211: Upc-E Preamble

    Symbologies UPC-E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted.
  • Page 212: Upc-E1 Preamble

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide UPC-E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character. Three options are given for transmitting UPC-E1 preamble to the host device: transmit System Character only, transmit System Character and Country Code (“0” for USA), and no preamble transmitted.
  • Page 213: Convert Upc-E To Upc-A

    Symbologies Convert UPC-E to UPC-A When enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted 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). When disabled, UPC-E decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E data, without conversion. Convert UPC-E to UPC-A (Enable) Do Not Convert UPC-E to UPC-A...
  • Page 214: Convert Upc-E1 To Upc-A

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A When enabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is converted 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). When disabled, UPC-E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC-E1 data, without conversion.
  • Page 215: Ean Zero Extend

    Symbologies EAN Zero Extend When enabled, this parameter adds five leading zeros to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format to EAN-13 symbols. When disabled, EAN-8 symbols are transmitted as is. Enable EAN Zero Extend Disable EAN Zero Extend 11-27...
  • Page 216: Bookland Isbn Format

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Bookland ISBN Format If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable/Disable Bookland EAN on page 11-11, select one of the following formats for Bookland data: • Bookland ISBN-10 - The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10-digit format with the special Bookland check digit for backward- compatibility.
  • Page 217: Ucc Coupon Extended Code

    Symbologies UCC Coupon Extended Code The UCC Coupon Extended Code is an additional bar code adjacent to a UCC Coupon Code. To enable or disable UCC Coupon Extended Code, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code 11-29...
  • Page 218: Code 128

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 128 Enable/Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 11-30...
  • Page 219: Enable/Disable Ucc/Ean-128

    Symbologies Enable/Disable UCC/EAN-128 To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable UCC/EAN-128 Disable UCC/EAN-128 11-31...
  • Page 220: Enable/Disable Isbt 128

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood banking industry. To enable or disable ISBT 128, scan the appropriate bar code below. Concatenation of the ISBT data, if required, must be performed in the host.
  • Page 221: Code 128 Decode Performance

    Symbologies Code 128 Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode security.
  • Page 222: Code 128 Decode Performance Level

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 128 Decode Performance Level This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 128 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
  • Page 223: Code 39

    Symbologies Code 39 Enable/Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 Note: When a large gap bar code is encountered, refer to Symbology - Intercharacter Gap on page 11-90 11-35...
  • Page 224: Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable Trioptic Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.
  • Page 225: Convert Code 39 To Code 32

    Symbologies Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32. Note: Code 39 must be enabled in order for this parameter to function. Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 11-37...
  • Page 226: Code 32 Prefix

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes. Note: Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function.
  • Page 227: Set Lengths For Code 39

    Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 39 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
  • Page 228 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 39 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
  • Page 229: Code 39 Check Digit Verification

    Symbologies Code 39 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks the integrity of all Code 39 symbols to verify that the data complies with specified check digit algorithm. Only those Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded when this feature is enabled. This feature should only be enabled if your code 39 symbols contain a module 43 check digit.
  • Page 230: Transmit Code 39 Check Digit

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan a bar code below to transmit Code 39 data with or without the check digit. Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Enable) Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit (Disable) Note: Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
  • Page 231: Enable/Disable Code 39 Full Ascii

    Symbologies Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII 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. Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host-dependent, and therefore described in the “ASCII Character Set”...
  • Page 232: Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store) This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols. When you select the Scan and Store option (Buffer Code 39), all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character are temporarily buffered in the unit to be transmitted later.
  • Page 233: Buffer Data

    Symbologies Code 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)(continued) Do Not Buffer Code 39 While there is data in the transmission buffer, selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed. The buffer holds 200 bytes of information. To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer, first force the buffer transmission (see Transmit Buffer on page 11-46) or clear the buffer.
  • Page 234: Transmit Buffer

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Note: The Clear Buffer contains only the dash (minus) character. In order to scan this command, be sure Code 39 length is set to include length 1. Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer.
  • Page 235: Overfilling Transmission Buffer

    Symbologies Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters. If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer: • The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long, high beeps. • No transmission occurs.
  • Page 236: Code 39 Decode Performance

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Decode Performance This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
  • Page 237: Code 39 Decode Performance Level

    Symbologies Code 39 Decode Performance Level This option offers three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation, which is useful if you are scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Increased levels reduce decode security.
  • Page 238: Code 93

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 93 Enable/Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 11-50...
  • Page 239: Set Lengths For Code 93

    Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
  • Page 240 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
  • Page 241: Code 11

    Symbologies Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Code 11 Disable Code 11 11-53...
  • Page 242: Set Lengths For Code 11

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
  • Page 243 Symbologies Set Lengths for Code 11 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D. For example, to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 11 - Length Within Range.
  • Page 244: Code 11 Check Digit Verification

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm. This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code.
  • Page 245: Transmit Code 11 Check Digits

    Symbologies Transmit Code 11 Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit(s). Transmit Code 11 Check Digit (Enable) Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit (Disable) Note: Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function.
  • Page 246: Interleaved 2 Of 5 (Itf)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below, and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages.
  • Page 247: Set Lengths For Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Symbologies Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
  • Page 248 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an I 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
  • Page 249: I 2 Of 5 Check Digit Verification

    Symbologies I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled, the scanner checks 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.
  • Page 250: Transmit I 2 Of 5 Check Digit

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit. Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit (Enable) Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit...
  • Page 251: Convert I 2 Of 5 To Ean-13

    Symbologies Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the host as EAN-13. In order to accomplish this, the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled, and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
  • Page 252: Discrete 2 Of 5 (Dtf)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Discrete 2 of 5 (DTF) Enable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5 To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Discrete 2 of 5 11-64...
  • Page 253: Set Lengths For Discrete 2 Of 5

    Symbologies Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
  • Page 254 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
  • Page 255: Chinese 2 Of 5

    Symbologies Chinese 2 of 5 Enable/Disable Chinese 2 of 5 To enable or disable Chinese 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable Chinese 2 of 5 11-67...
  • Page 256: Codabar (Nw - 7)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Codabar (NW - 7) Enable/Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable Codabar Disable Codabar Note: When a large gap bar code is encountered, refer to Symbology - Intercharacter Gap...
  • Page 257: Set Lengths For Codabar

    Symbologies Set Lengths for Codabar The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. Note: When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero.
  • Page 258 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Codabar (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D.
  • Page 259: Clsi Editing

    Symbologies CLSI Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth characters of a 14-character Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format. Note: Symbol length does not include start and stop characters.
  • Page 260: Notis Editing

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol. Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format. Enable NOTIS Editing Disable NOTIS Editing 11-72...
  • Page 261: Msi

    Symbologies Enable/Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI, scan the appropriate bar code below. Enable MSI Disable MSI 11-73...
  • Page 262: Set Lengths For Msi

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for MSI may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range.
  • Page 263 Symbologies Set Lengths for MSI (continued) Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode an MSI symbol with a specific length range. The length range is selected from numeric bar codes beginning on page Appendix D. For example, to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan MSI - Length Within Range.
  • Page 264: Msi Check Digits

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols, one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader. The second check digit is optional. If your MSI codes include two check digits, enable the verification of the second check digit by scanning the barcode below.
  • Page 265: Transmit Msi Check Digit(S)

    Symbologies Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) Scan a bar code below to transmit MSI data with or without the check digit. Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Enable) Do Not Transmit MSI Check Digit(s) (Disable) 11-77...
  • Page 266: Msi Check Digit Algorithm

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide MSI Check Digit Algorithm 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 your check digit. MOD 10/MOD 11...
  • Page 267: Rss (Reduced Space Symbology)

    Symbologies RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) The variants of RSS are RSS 14, RSS Expanded, and RSS Limited. The limited and expanded versions have stacked variants. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS. RSS 14 Enable RSS 14 Disable RSS 14 11-79...
  • Page 268: Rss Limited

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide RSS Limited Enable RSS Limited Disable RSS Limited 11-80...
  • Page 269: Rss Expanded

    Symbologies RSS Expanded Enable RSS Expanded Disable RSS Expanded 11-81...
  • Page 270: Convert Rss To Upc/Ean

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Convert RSS to UPC/EAN The 14-digit Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) format will become a standard by January 2005 and will uniquely identify products worldwide. Although it is defined as a 14-digit structure, the barcode may contain 13 digits (EAN-13), 12 digits (UPC), or 8 digits (EAN-8) of data.
  • Page 271 Symbologies Convert RSS to UPC/EAN (continued) (if the UPC-A Preamble is "System Character") (if the UPC-A Preamble is "No Preamble") E.g. 0100123456789012 will be converted to 0123456789012 if the UPC-A Preamble is "System Character and Country Code," 123456789012 if the UPC-A Preamble is "System Character,"...
  • Page 272 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Convert RSS to UPC/EAN (continued) Enable Convert RSS to UPC/EAN *Disable Convert RSS to UPC/EAN 11-84...
  • Page 273: Symbology - Specific Security Levels

    Symbologies Symbology - Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level The Symbol LS9208 offer four levels of decode redundancy. Higher redundancy levels are selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As redundancy levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases. Select the redundancy level appropriate for the bar code quality.
  • Page 274: Redundancy Level 2

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Redundancy Level 2 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Table 11-3. Redundancy Level 2 Code Types Code Type Length Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 3 Level 3 ensures that the enabled linear bar code types are read twice before reporting a good decode.
  • Page 275: Redundancy Level 4

    Symbologies Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded: Table 11-5. Redundancy Level 4 Code Types Code Type Length Redundancy Level 4 11-87...
  • Page 276: Security Level 0

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Security Level The Symbol LS9208 offer four levels of decode security for the delta bar codes. These include the Code 128 family, UPC/EAN, Code 93 and Scanlet. Increasing levels of security are provided for decreasing levels of bar code quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be sure to choose only that level of security necessary for any given application.
  • Page 277: Security Level 2

    Symbologies Security Level 2 Choose this option if Security Level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes. Security Level 2 Security Level 3 If you have tried Security Level 2, and are still experiencing misdecodes, select this security level. Be advised, selecting this option is an extreme measure against misdecoding severely out of spec bar codes.
  • Page 278: Symbology - Intercharacter Gap

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Symbology - Intercharacter Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small. Due to various bar code-printing technologies, this gap may grow larger than the maximum size allowed, causing the scanner to be unable to decode the symbol. If this problem is encountered, then the “Large Intercharacter Gaps”...
  • Page 279: Chapter 12. Miscellaneous Scanner Options

    Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how your data is transmitted to your host device. In addition to these bar codes for data formatting, refer to each host chapter for the appropriate host connections and host device features for your scanner. Refer to Chapter 11, Symbologies Chapter 13, Advanced Data Formatting...
  • Page 280: Scanning Sequence Examples

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases you need only scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value. Parameters, such as Prefix Value, require that you scan several bar codes in the proper sequence. Refer to each individual parameter for descriptions of this procedure.
  • Page 281: Miscellaneous Default Parameters

    Miscellaneous Scanner Options Miscellaneous Default Parameters Table 12-1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate bar code(s) provided in the Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters section beginning on page 12-4. Note: See Appendix A, Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences, hosts, symbologies, and miscellaneous default...
  • Page 282: Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character prefix already selected, the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix and the decoded symbol.
  • Page 283: Prefix/Suffix Values

    Miscellaneous Scanner Options Transmit Code ID Character (Continued) None Prefix/Suffix Values A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digit number (i.e., four bar codes) that corresponds to key codes for various terminals.
  • Page 284 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Set Value 3 Set Value 4 12-6...
  • Page 285 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Prefix/Suffix Values (Continued) Set Value 5 Set FN1 Substitution Value (Value 6) 12-7...
  • Page 286: Fn1 Substitution Values

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution Values The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support a FN1 Substitution feature. In this feature, if enabled, any FN1 character (0x1b) in an EAN128 barcode is substituted for this value. This value defaults to 7013 (Enter Key) 1.
  • Page 287: Scan Data Options

    Miscellaneous Scanner Options Scan Data Options To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the Scan Options bar code below. Then select one of four options: • Data As Is • <DATA> <SUFFIX> • <PREFIX> <DATA> • <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> When you have made your selection, scan the Enter bar code on page 12-11.
  • Page 288 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued) *Data As Is <DATA> <SUFFIX> <PREFIX> <DATA> 12-10...
  • Page 289 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Scan Data Transmission Format (Continued) <PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX> Enter Data Format Cancel 12-11...
  • Page 290: Transmit "No Read" Message

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Scan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded. Any prefixes or suffixes which are enabled are appended around this message.
  • Page 291: Report Version

    Report Software Version Report MIMIC Version Scan the bar code below to report the MIMIC software revision installed in the scanner’s secondary microprocessor. Motorola scanners that do not use MIMIC architecture report nothing. Report MIMIC Software Version Report Synapse Cable Scan the bar code below to report the software revision of the attached Synapse cable.
  • Page 292 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 12-14...
  • Page 293: Chapter 13. Advanced Data Formatting

    Chapter 13 Advanced Data Formatting Introduction Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to your host device. Scan data can be edited to suit your particular requirements. ADF can be implemented through scanning a related series of bar codes, which begin on page 13-7, or by installing the 123Scan utility (see Chapter 10, 123Scan) which allows the...
  • Page 294: Using Adf Bar Codes

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 is scanned, the following is transmitted: 00001299<space>. If a Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598 is scanned, this rule is ignored because the length criteria has not been met.
  • Page 295: Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule

    Advanced Data Formatting products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format: MMMMMPPPPPDD Where: M = Manufacturer ID P = Part Number D = Destination Code The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number <CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>.
  • Page 296: Rule 2: The Upc Scanning Rule

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication Begin New Rule 13-7 High High UPC/EAN 13-17 High High Send all remaining data 13-34 High High Send <CTRL M> 13-81 High High...
  • Page 297: Rules Hierarchy (In Bar Codes)

    Advanced Data Formatting To implement this, you would first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation. This rule may look like this: When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.
  • Page 298: Default Rules

    Note also that ADF rules are actually created when you use the standard data editing functions. Scan options are entered as ADF rules, and the hierarchy mentioned above also applies to them. For the Symbol LS9208, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the parameter Scan Data Transmission Format.
  • Page 299: Special Commands

    Advanced Data Formatting Special Commands Pause Duration This parameter allows a pause to be inserted in the data transmission. Pauses are set by scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes), and are measured in 0.1 second intervals. For example, scanning bar codes “0” and “1” inserts a 0.1 second pause; “5” and “0”...
  • Page 300: Save Rule

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Save Rule Scan this bar code to save the rule you entered. Save Rule Erase Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules. Erase Criteria And Start Again Erase Actions And Start Again...
  • Page 301: Quit Entering Rules

    Advanced Data Formatting Erase (Continued) Erase Previously Saved Rule Erase All Rules Quit Entering Rules Scan this bar code to quit entering rules. Quit Entering Rules 13-9...
  • Page 302: Disable Rule Set

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Disable Rule Set Use these bar codes to disable rule sets. Disable Rule Set 1 Disable Rule Set 2 Disable Rule Set 3 13-10...
  • Page 303 Advanced Data Formatting Disable Rule Set (Continued) Disable Rule Set 4 Disable All Rule Sets 13-11...
  • Page 304: Criteria

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Criteria Code Types Select any number of code types to be affected. All selected codes must be scanned in succession, prior to selecting other criteria. If you don't select a code type, all code types will be affected.
  • Page 305 Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) RSS 14 RSS Limited RSS Expanded 13-13...
  • Page 306 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (Continued) Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria. Code 128 D 2 OF 5 13-14...
  • Page 307 Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria. IATA 2 OF 5 I 2 OF 5 Code 93 13-15...
  • Page 308 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (Continued) Scan the bar codes for all code types desired before selecting other criteria. UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 13-16...
  • Page 309 Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) EAN-13 EAN 128 13-17...
  • Page 310 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Types (Continued) UPC-E1 Bookland Trioptic 13-18...
  • Page 311 Advanced Data Formatting Code Types (Continued) Chinese 2 of 5 Coupon Code 13-19...
  • Page 312: Code Lengths

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths Define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. If you don't select a code length, selected code types of any length will be affected. Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code types must contain.
  • Page 313 Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 4 Characters 5 Characters 6 Characters 13-21...
  • Page 314 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 7 Characters 8 Characters 9 Characters 13-22...
  • Page 315 Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 10 Characters 11 Characters 12 Characters 13-23...
  • Page 316 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 13 Characters 14 Characters 15 Characters 13-24...
  • Page 317 Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 16 Characters 17 Characters 18 Characters 13-25...
  • Page 318 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 19 Characters 20 Characters 21 Characters 13-26...
  • Page 319 Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 22 Characters 23 Characters 24 Characters 13-27...
  • Page 320 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Code Lengths (Continued) 25 Characters 26 Characters 27 Characters 13-28...
  • Page 321 Advanced Data Formatting Code Lengths (Continued) 28 Characters 29 Characters 30 Characters 13-29...
  • Page 322: Message Containing A Specific Data String

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Message Containing A Specific Data String Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or contains a specific character or data string. There are 4 features: •...
  • Page 323: Any Message Ok

    Advanced Data Formatting Specific String, Any Location Scan this bar code, then, using the Numeric Bar Codes on page D-1, scan a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary). Then scan the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) on the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 13-178, followed by the...
  • Page 324: Rule Belongs To Set

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Rule Belongs To Set Select the set a rule belongs to. (There are four possible rule sets.) Refer to Alternate Rule Sets on page 13-4 for more information about rule sets. Scan a bar code below to select which set a rule belongs to.
  • Page 325 Advanced Data Formatting Rule Belongs To Set (Continued) Rule Belongs To Set 3 Rule Belongs To Set 4 13-33...
  • Page 326: Actions

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Actions Select how to format the data for transmission. Send Data Send all data that remains, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 13-178, or send the next N characters. N = any number...
  • Page 327 Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 2 Characters Send Next 3 Characters Send Next 4 Characters 13-35...
  • Page 328 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 5 Characters Send Next 6 Characters Send Next 7 Characters 13-36...
  • Page 329 Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 8 Characters Send Next 9 Characters Send Next 10 Characters 13-37...
  • Page 330 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 11 Characters Send Next 12 Characters Send Next 13 Characters 13-38...
  • Page 331 Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 14 Characters Send Next 15 Characters Send Next 16 Characters 13-39...
  • Page 332 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Data (Continued) Send Next 17 Characters Send Next 18 Characters Send Next 19 Characters 13-40...
  • Page 333 Advanced Data Formatting Send Data (Continued) Send Next 20 Characters 13-41...
  • Page 334: Setup Field(S)

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Setup Field(s) Table 13-1. Setup Field(s) Definitions Parameter Description Page Move Cursor Move Cursor To a Character Scan the Move Cursor To Character bar code on 13-43 page 13-43, then any printable ASCII character from the Alphanumeric Keyboard.
  • Page 335: Move Cursor

    Advanced Data Formatting Move Cursor Scan a bar code below to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard beginning on page 13-178. Note: If there is no match when the rule is interpreted and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.
  • Page 336: Skip Ahead

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Move Cursor (Continued) Move Cursor Past Character Scan the barcode below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. The length of this pause is controlled by the value of the Pause Duration parameter.
  • Page 337 Advanced Data Formatting Skip Ahead (Continued) Skip Ahead 2 Characters Skip Ahead 3 Characters Skip Ahead 4 Characters 13-45...
  • Page 338 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Ahead (Continued) Skip Ahead 5 Characters Skip Ahead 6 Characters Skip Ahead 7 Characters 13-46...
  • Page 339 Advanced Data Formatting Skip Ahead (Continued) Skip Ahead 8 Characters Skip Ahead 9 Characters Skip Ahead 10 Characters 13-47...
  • Page 340: Skip Back

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Back Use the following bar codes to skip back characters. Skip Back 1 Characters Skip Back 2 Characters Skip Back 3 Characters 13-48...
  • Page 341 Advanced Data Formatting Skip Back (Continued) Skip Back 4 Characters Skip Back 5 Characters Skip Back 6 Characters 13-49...
  • Page 342 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Skip Back (Continued) Skip Back 7 Characters Skip Back 8 Characters Skip Back 9 Characters 13-50...
  • Page 343: Send Preset Value

    Advanced Data Formatting Skip Back (Continued) Skip Back 10 Characters Send Preset Value Use these bar codes to send preset values. Send Value 1 Send Value 2 13-51...
  • Page 344 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Preset Value (Continued) Send Value 3 Send Value 4 Send Value 5 13-52...
  • Page 345: Modify Data

    Advanced Data Formatting Send Preset Value (Continued) Send Value 6 Modify Data Modify data in the ways listed. The following actions work for all send commands that follow it within a rule. If you program pad zeros to length 6, send next 3 characters, stop padding, send next 5 characters, three zeros are added to the first send, and the next send is unaffected by the padding.
  • Page 346 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Modify Data (Continued) Use the bar codes below to modify data. Remove All Spaces Crunch All Spaces Stop Space Removal 13-54...
  • Page 347: Pad Data With Spaces

    Advanced Data Formatting Modify Data (Continued) Remove Leading Zeros Stop Zero Removal Pad Data with Spaces To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of spaces. This parameter is activated by Send commands Pad Spaces To Length 1 13-55...
  • Page 348 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 2 Pad Spaces To Length 3 Pad Spaces To Length 4 13-56...
  • Page 349 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 5 Pad Spaces To Length 6 Pad Spaces To Length 7 13-57...
  • Page 350 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 8 Pad Spaces To Length 9 Pad Spaces To Length 10 13-58...
  • Page 351 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 11 Pad Spaces To Length 12 Pad Spaces To Length 13 13-59...
  • Page 352 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 14 Pad Spaces To Length 15 Pad Spaces To Length 16 13-60...
  • Page 353 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 17 Pad Spaces To Length 18 Pad Spaces To Length 19 13-61...
  • Page 354 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 20 Pad Spaces To Length 21 Pad Spaces To Length 22 13-62...
  • Page 355 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 23 Pad Spaces To Length 24 Pad Spaces To Length 25 13-63...
  • Page 356 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 26 Pad Spaces To Length 27 Pad Spaces To Length 28 13-64...
  • Page 357 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Spaces (Continued) Pad Spaces To Length 29 Pad Spaces To Length 30 Stop Pad Spaces 13-65...
  • Page 358: Pad Data With Zeros

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros To pad data to the left, scan the bar code containing the desired number of zeros. This parameter is activated by Send commands. Pad Zeros To Length 1 Pad Zeros To...
  • Page 359 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 4 Pad Zeros To Length 5 Pad Zeros To Length 6 13-67...
  • Page 360 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 7 Pad Zeros To Length 8 Pad Zeros To Length 9 13-68...
  • Page 361 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 10 Pad Zeros To Length 11 Pad Zeros To Length 12 13-69...
  • Page 362 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 13 Pad Zeros To Length 14 Pad Zeros To Length 15 13-70...
  • Page 363 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 16 Pad Zeros To Length 17 Pad Zeros To Length 18 13-71...
  • Page 364 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 19 Pad Zeros To Length 20 Pad Zeros To Length 21 13-72...
  • Page 365 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 22 Pad Zeros To Length 23 Pad Zeros To Length 24 13-73...
  • Page 366 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 25 Pad Zeros To Length 26 Pad Zeros To Length 27 13-74...
  • Page 367 Advanced Data Formatting Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Pad Zeros To Length 28 Pad Zeros To Length 29 Pad Zeros To Length 30 13-75...
  • Page 368: Beeps

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Pad Data with Zeros (Continued) Stop Pad Zeros Beeps Select a beep sequence for each ADF rule. Beep Once Beep Twice 13-76...
  • Page 369: Send Keystroke (Control Characters And Keyboard Characters)

    Advanced Data Formatting Beeps (Continued) Beep Three Times Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) Control Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keystroke you wish to send. Send Control 2 Send Control A 13-77...
  • Page 370 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control B Send Control C Send Control D 13-78...
  • Page 371 Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control E Send Control F Send Control G 13-79...
  • Page 372 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control H Send Control I Send Control J 13-80...
  • Page 373 Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control K Send Control L Send Control M 13-81...
  • Page 374 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control N Send Control O Send Control P 13-82...
  • Page 375 Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control Q Send Control R Send Control S 13-83...
  • Page 376 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control T Send Control U Send Control V 13-84...
  • Page 377 Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control W Send Control X Send Control Y 13-85...
  • Page 378 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Control Characters (Continued) Send Control Z Send Control [ Send Control \ 13-86...
  • Page 379 Advanced Data Formatting Control Characters (Continued) Send Control ] Send Control 6 Send Control - 13-87...
  • Page 380: Keyboard Characters

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters Scan the “Send __” bar code for the keyboard characters you wish to send. Send Space Send ! Send “ 13-88...
  • Page 381 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send # Send $ Send % 13-89...
  • Page 382 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send & Send ‘ Send ( 13-90...
  • Page 383 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send ) Send * Send + 13-91...
  • Page 384 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send , Send - Send . 13-92...
  • Page 385 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send / Send 0 Send 1 13-93...
  • Page 386 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send 2 Send 3 Send 4 13-94...
  • Page 387 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send 5 Send 6 Send 7 13-95...
  • Page 388 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send 8 Send 9 Send : 13-96...
  • Page 389 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send ; Send < Send = 13-97...
  • Page 390 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send > Send ? Send @ 13-98...
  • Page 391 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send A Send B Send C 13-99...
  • Page 392 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send D Send E Send F 13-100...
  • Page 393 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send G Send H Send I 13-101...
  • Page 394 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send J Send K Send L 13-102...
  • Page 395 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send M Send N Send O 13-103...
  • Page 396 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send P Send Q Send R 13-104...
  • Page 397 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send S Send T Send U 13-105...
  • Page 398 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send V Send W Send X 13-106...
  • Page 399 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send Y Send Z Send [ 13-107...
  • Page 400 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send \ Send ] Send ^ 13-108...
  • Page 401 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send _ Send ‘ Send a 13-109...
  • Page 402 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send b Send c Send d 13-110...
  • Page 403 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send e Send f Send g 13-111...
  • Page 404 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send h Send i Send j 13-112...
  • Page 405 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send k Send l Send m 13-113...
  • Page 406 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send n Send o Send p 13-114...
  • Page 407 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send q Send r Send s 13-115...
  • Page 408 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send t Send u Send v 13-116...
  • Page 409 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send w Send x Send y 13-117...
  • Page 410 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send z Send { Send | 13-118...
  • Page 411 Advanced Data Formatting Keyboard Characters (Continued) Send } Send ~ Send ALT Characters Send Alt 2 13-119...
  • Page 412 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt A Send Alt B Send Alt C 13-120...
  • Page 413 Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt D Send Alt E Send Alt F 13-121...
  • Page 414 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt G Send Alt H Send Alt I 13-122...
  • Page 415 Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt J Send Alt K Send Alt L 13-123...
  • Page 416 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt M Send Alt N Send Alt O 13-124...
  • Page 417 Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt P Send Alt Q Send Alt R 13-125...
  • Page 418 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt S Send Alt T Send Alt U 13-126...
  • Page 419 Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt V Send Alt W Send Alt X 13-127...
  • Page 420 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt Y Send Alt Z Send Alt [ 13-128...
  • Page 421 Advanced Data Formatting Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt \ Send Alt ] Send Alt 6 13-129...
  • Page 422 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send ALT Characters (Continued) Send Alt - Send Keypad Characters Send Keypad * Send Keypad + 13-130...
  • Page 423 Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad - Send Keypad . Send Keypad / 13-131...
  • Page 424 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 0 Send Keypad 1 Send Keypad 2 13-132...
  • Page 425 Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 3 Send Keypad 4 Send Keypad 5 13-133...
  • Page 426 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 6 Send Keypad 7 Send Keypad 8 13-134...
  • Page 427 Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Keypad 9 Send Keypad Enter Send Keypad Numlock 13-135...
  • Page 428 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Break Key Send Delete Key Send Page Up Key 13-136...
  • Page 429 Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send End Key Send Page Down Key Send Pause Key 13-137...
  • Page 430 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Scroll Lock Key Send Backspace Key Send Tab Key 13-138...
  • Page 431 Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Print Screen Key Send Insert Key Send Home Key 13-139...
  • Page 432 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Enter Key Send Escape Key Send Up Arrow Key 13-140...
  • Page 433 Advanced Data Formatting Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Down Arrow Key Send Left Arrow Key Send Right Arrow Key 13-141...
  • Page 434: Send Function Key

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Keypad Characters (Continued) Send Back Tab Character Send Function Key Send F1 Key Send F2 Key 13-142...
  • Page 435 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F3 Key Send F4 Key Send F5 Key 13-143...
  • Page 436 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F6 Key Send F7 Key Send F8 Key 13-144...
  • Page 437 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F9 Key Send F10 Key Send F11 Key 13-145...
  • Page 438 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F12 Key Send F13 Key Send F14 Key 13-146...
  • Page 439 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F15 Key Send F16 Key Send F17 Key 13-147...
  • Page 440 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F18 Key Send F19 Key Send F20 Key 13-148...
  • Page 441 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F21 Key Send F22 Key Send F23 Key 13-149...
  • Page 442 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F24 Key Send F25 Key Send F26 Key 13-150...
  • Page 443 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send F27 Key Send F28 Key Send F29 Key 13-151...
  • Page 444 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send F30 Key Send PF1 Key Send PF2 Key 13-152...
  • Page 445 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF3 Key Send PF4 Key Send PF5 Key 13-153...
  • Page 446 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF6 Key Send PF7 Key Send PF8 Key 13-154...
  • Page 447 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF9 Key Send PF10 Key Send PF11 Key 13-155...
  • Page 448 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF12 Key Send PF13 Key Send PF14 Key 13-156...
  • Page 449 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF15 Key Send PF16 Key Send PF17 Key 13-157...
  • Page 450 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF18 Key Send PF19 Key Send PF20 Key 13-158...
  • Page 451 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF21 Key Send PF22 Key Send PF23 Key 13-159...
  • Page 452 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF24 Key Send PF25 Key Send PF26 Key 13-160...
  • Page 453 Advanced Data Formatting Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF27 Key Send PF28 Key Send PF29 Key 13-161...
  • Page 454: Send Right Control Key

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Function Key (Continued) Send PF30 Key Send Right Control Key The “Send Right Control Key” action will send a tap (press and release) of the Right Control Key. Send Right Control Key 13-162...
  • Page 455: Send Graphic User Interface Characters

    Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters The “Send Graphic User Interface Character” actions will tap the specified key while holding the System Dependant Graphic User Interface (GUI) Key. The definition of the Graphic User Interface key is dependant upon the attached system Send GUI 0 Send GUI 1 Send GUI 2...
  • Page 456 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI 3 Send GUI 4 Send GUI 5 13-164...
  • Page 457 Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI 6 Send GUI 7 Send GUI 8 13-165...
  • Page 458 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI 9 Send GUI A Send GUI B 13-166...
  • Page 459 Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI C Send GUI D Send GUI E 13-167...
  • Page 460 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI F Send GUI G Send GUI H 13-168...
  • Page 461 Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI I Send GUI J Send GUI K 13-169...
  • Page 462 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI L Send GUI M Send GUI N 13-170...
  • Page 463 Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI O Send GUI P Send GUI Q 13-171...
  • Page 464 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI R Send GUI S Send GUI T 13-172...
  • Page 465 Advanced Data Formatting Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI U Send GUI V Send GUI W 13-173...
  • Page 466 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Send Graphic User Interface Characters (Continued) Send GUI X Send GUI Y Send GUI Z 13-174...
  • Page 467: Turn On/Off Rule Sets

    Advanced Data Formatting Turn On/Off Rule Sets Use these bar codes to turn rule sets on and off. Turn On Rule Set 1 Turn On Rule Set 2 13-175...
  • Page 468 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Turn On/Off Rule Sets (Continued) Turn On Rule Set 3 Turn On Rule Set 4 Turn Off Rule Set 1 13-176...
  • Page 469 Advanced Data Formatting Turn On/Off Rule Sets (Continued) Turn Off Rule Set 2 Turn Off Rule Set 3 Turn Off Rule Set 4 13-177...
  • Page 470: Alphanumeric Keyboard

    Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard Space 13-178...
  • Page 471 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-179...
  • Page 472 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-180...
  • Page 473 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) “ & 13-181...
  • Page 474 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) ‘ 13-182...
  • Page 475 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) < 13-183...
  • Page 476 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) > 13-184...
  • Page 477 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-185...
  • Page 478 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-186...
  • Page 479 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad. 13-187...
  • Page 480 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad. 13-188...
  • Page 481 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad. 13-189...
  • Page 482 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Bar codes on this page should not be confused with those on the numeric keypad. 13-190...
  • Page 483 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-191...
  • Page 484 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-192...
  • Page 485 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-193...
  • Page 486 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-194...
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  • Page 488 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-196...
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  • Page 490 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-198...
  • Page 491 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) Cancel End Of Message 13-199...
  • Page 492 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-200...
  • Page 493 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-201...
  • Page 494 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-202...
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  • Page 496 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-204...
  • Page 497 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-205...
  • Page 498 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-206...
  • Page 499 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-207...
  • Page 500 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-208...
  • Page 501 Advanced Data Formatting Alphanumeric Keyboard (Continued) 13-209...
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  • Page 503 Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table Page Parameter Default Number User Preferences Set Default Parameter All Defaults Beeper Tone High Beeper Volume High Volume Change Trigger Delay 5 sec Laser On Time 3.0 sec Beep After Good Decode Enable 4-10 Low Power Blink...
  • Page 504 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Time-out Between Same Symbol 0.6 sec 4-15 Time-out Between Different Symbols 0.2 sec 4-15 Time Delay to Low Power Mode 30 Minutes 4-16 Linear UPC/EAN Decode...
  • Page 505 Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Baud Rate 9600 6-10 Parity None 6-12 Check Receive Errors Enable 6-14 Hardware Handshaking None 6-15 Software Handshaking None 6-18 Host Serial Response Time-out 2 Sec 6-21 RTS Line State Low RTS...
  • Page 506 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number USB Ignore Enable Transmission Enable 7-13 Emulate Keypad Disable 7-15 USB Keyboard FN1 Substitution Disable 7-16 Function Key Mapping Disable 7-17 Simulated Caps Lock...
  • Page 507 Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number UPC/EAN UPC-A Enable 11-8 UPC-E Enable 11-8 UPC-E1 Disable 11-9 EAN-8/JAN-8 Enable 11-10 EAN-13/JAN-13 Enable 11-10 Bookland EAN Disable 11-11 Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals (2 and 5 digits) Ignore 11-12 Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy...
  • Page 508 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 11-29 Code 128 Code 128 Enable 11-30 UCC/EAN-128 Enable 11-31 ISBT 128 (non-concatenated) Enable 11-32 Code 128 Decode Performance...
  • Page 509 Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Code 93 Code 93 Disable 11-50 Set Length(s) for Code 93 4 to 55 11-51 Code 11 Code 11 Disable 11-53 Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55 11-54 Code 11 Check Digit Verification...
  • Page 510 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Codabar (NW - 7) Codabar Disable 11-68 Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 11-69 CLSI Editing Disable 11-71 NOTIS Editing Disable 11-72 Disable...
  • Page 511 Standard Default Parameters Table A-1. Standard Default Parameters Table (Continued) Page Parameter Default Number Symbology - Intercharacter Gap Intercharacter Gaps Normal 11-90 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Transmit Code ID Character Disable 12-4 Suffix Value (Value 1) <CR><LF> 12-5 Prefix Value (Value 2) None 12-5 FN1 Substitution Values...
  • Page 512 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide A-10...
  • Page 513: Symbol Code Identifiers

    Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Table B-1. Code Characters Code Character Code Type UPC/EAN Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 Codabar Code 128, ISBT 128 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5, IATA Code 11 MSI Plessey UCC/EAN-128...
  • Page 514 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table B-1. Code Characters (Continued) Code Character Code Type Code 39 Trioptic Coupon Code...
  • Page 515: Aim Code Identifiers

    Programming Reference AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where: ]=Flag Character (ASCII 93) c=Code Character m=Modifier Character Table B-2. AIM Code Characters Code Character Code Type Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 Code 128 (all variants), Coupon (Code 128 portion) UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC/EAN portion) Codabar...
  • Page 516 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B-3. Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option Code 39 No Check character. Reader has checked one check character.
  • Page 517 Programming Reference Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option I 2 of 5 No check digit processing. Reader has validated check digit. Reader has validated and stripped check digit. Example: An I 2 of 5 bar code without check digit, 4123, is transmitted as ]I04123 Codabar Standard Codabar ABC Codabar...
  • Page 518 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option UPC/EAN Standard packet in full EAN country code format, which is 13 digits for UPC-A, UPC-E, and EAN-13 (not including supplemental data). Two digit supplement data only.
  • Page 519 Programming Reference Table B-3. Modifier Characters Code Type Option Value Option RSS Family No option specified at this time. Always transmit 0. RSS-14 and RSS-Limited transmit with an Application Identifier “01”. Note: In UCC/EAN-128 emulation mode, RSS is transmitted using Code 128 rules (i.e., ]C1).
  • Page 520 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 521 Appendix C Sample Bar Codes Code 39 123ABC UPC/EAN UPC-A, 100 % 12345 67890...
  • Page 522 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide UPC/EAN (Continued) EAN-13, 100 % 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 0 Code 128 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4...
  • Page 523 Sample Bar Codes RSS 14 Note: RSS 14 must be enabled to read the bar code below (see RSS 14 on page 11-79). 7612341562341...
  • Page 524 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 525: Numeric Bar Codes

    Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes 0, 1 For parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).
  • Page 526 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 2, 3, 4...
  • Page 527 Numeric Bar Codes 5, 6, 7...
  • Page 528 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide 8, 9...
  • Page 529 Numeric Bar Codes Cancel If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below. Cancel...
  • Page 530 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 531 Glossary Aperture The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. The Automatic Identification Manufacturers Inc., a trade association. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus- parity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and control characters.
  • Page 532 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Byte On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered from the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low- order bit.
  • Page 533 Glossary Code Length Number of data characters in a bar code between the start and stop characters, not including those characters. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
  • Page 534 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide IEC (825) Class 1 This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of 120 seconds of laser operation within any 1000 second window and an automatic laser shutdown if the scanner's oscillating mirror fails.
  • Page 535 Glossary 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%. Print Contrast Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars Signal (PCS) and spaces of a symbol.
  • Page 536 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Start/Stop Character A pattern of bars and spaces that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions and scanning direction. The start and stop characters are normally to the left and right margins of a horizontal code.
  • Page 537 Index Numerics skip back characters . 13-48, 13-50, 13-51 skip back "n" characters ..13-42 123Scan parameters ....10-2 space removal .
  • Page 538 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide space removal ....13-53 convert UPC-E to UPC-A ..11-25 special commands ....13-7 convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A .
  • Page 539 Index redundancy level ....11-85 device type ....7-5 report mimic version ... . 12-13 keystroke delay .
  • Page 540 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide trioptic ..... . . 11-36 code 93 ......11-50 keyboard wedge connection .
  • Page 541 Index report synapse cable ....12-13 standard defaults ....4-3 report version .
  • Page 542 Symbol LS9208 Product Reference Guide Index-6...
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