Beeper & Led Indications; Troubleshooting; Radio Communications Host Types - Motorola SYMBOL DS6878 Quick Start Manual

SYMBOL DS6878
BEEPER INDICATIONS
Standard Use
Low/medium/high beep Short medium beep
Power up Bar code decoded
Parameter Menu Scanning
High/low/high/low beep
High/low beep
Successful Correct programming
parameter setting sequence performed
Wireless Operation
High/low/high/low beep High/low beep
Pairing bar code Bluetooth
scanned disconnection
Scanner not working
No power to scanner
Check system power; battery may be discharged;
charge scanner in cradle; check battery door is closed;
ensure battery end cap is secured
Scanner decoding bar code, but data not transmitting to host
Scanner not programmed for correct
host interface
Scan appropriate host
parameter bar codes
LED indicates low battery start-up
Low battery start-up
Wait for red LED to turn green
indicating scanner is charging
Optimum Arm Position
Scan a bar code below to choose how the scanner connects to a remote device. Scan CRADLE HOST if connecting
to the Symbol CR0078 cradle. Refer to the Product Reference Guide for more information.

Radio Communications Host Types

CRADLE HOST
Unpairing/Disconnection
UNPAIR/DISCONNECT
To add an Enter key after scanned data, scan all THREE
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SCAN OPTIONS
To add a Tab key after scanned data, scan all THREE
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SCAN SUFFIX
SET DEFAULTS
Return to Factory Defaults
SET DEFAULTS
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SYMBOL DS6878
4 long low beeps 4 short beeps
Transmission error detected;
data is ignored
Low/high beep
Incorrect programming sequence
or "Cancel" bar code scanned
Low/high beep
Bluetooth connection
established
Scanner is disabled
Ensure that correct host
interface cable is used
Scanner not paired to Interface cable is loose
host-connected interface
Ensure all cable connections
Pair the scanner to
are secure
the cradle
Cradle communication error
Inspect contacts; remove and reinsert
scanner in cradle
ERGONOMIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Avoid Extreme Wrist Angles
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS HOST TYPES
SERIAL PORT PROFILE (SLAVE)
ADD AN ENTER KEY (Carriage Return/Line Feed)
bar codes in numerical order.
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Enter key bar codes above in numerical order then scan all
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Warranty
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This product is covered by one or more patents. For patent information go to:
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Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility's Technical or Systems Support. If there
is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support at:
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Hand-Held Scanning
Off
Low battery Scanner is on and ready to scan,
or no power to scanner
Hands-Free (Presentation) Scanning
Off
No power to
scanner
Charging
Off
No power to
scanner

TROUBLESHOOTING

Scanner not decoding bar code
Scanner not programmed
for bar code type
Ensure scanner is programmed to read
type of bar code beingscanned
Cradle lost connection to host
In this order: disconnect power supply;
disconnect host cable; wait three seconds;
reconnect host cable; reconnect power
supply; reestablish pairing
LED indicates battery temperature
Battery is above or below normal operating temperature
Do not use scanner; move scanner to location with normal operating temperature;
refer to the Product Reference Guide for more information
AVOID EXTREME
WRIST ANGLES
HID PROFILE (SLAVE)
ADD A TAB KEY
FIVE bar codes below in numerical order.
3
0
SCANNING
Aiming
LED INDICATIONS
Green
Bar code is successfully decoded
Green Off Momentarily
Scanner is ready Bar code is
to scan successfully decoded
Green - Slow Continuous Green - Fast Continuous
Non-critical battery Scanner is charging
temperature fault
Bar code unreadable
Distance between scanner
and bar code incorrect
Ensure bar code is not defaced;
try scanning test bar code of same
bar code type
Scanned data incorrectly displayed on host
Scanner not programmed for correct host interface
Scan appropriate host parameter bar codes
Avoid Bending And Reaching
Alternate left and right hands Alternate left and right hands
taking breaks and task rotation taking breaks and task rotation
SERIAL PORT PROFILE (MASTER)
3
ENTER
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0
BATTERY OFF
Battery Off for Long Term Storage/Shipping
BATTERY OFF
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Red
Transmission error
Red
Transmission error
Green - Solid
Scanner is fully charged
Local Contact:
Move scanner closer to
or further from bar code
AVOID BENDING
AVOID REACHING
recommended recommended
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