Chapter 2 Scanning; Introduction; Beeper Definitions - Motorola Symbol DS3578 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 2 Scanning

Introduction

This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions, scanning techniques, general scanning instructions and tips,
and decode zone diagrams.

Beeper Definitions

The scanner emits different beeper sequences and patterns to indicate its status.
sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner.
Standard Beeper Definitions
Table 2-1
Beeper Sequence
Standard Use
Short low-short medium-short high beeps
One short high beep
Four long low beeps
Low beep
Low-high-low-high beeps
Four short high beeps
Five long low beeps
Power up.
A bar code symbol was decoded (if decode beeper is enabled).
A communication error occurred while transmitting a scanned
symbol to a host. The data is ignored. This occurs if the scanner is
not properly configured or if the scanner has disconnected from
the cradle.
The scanner detects power when inserted into a cradle.
Note: This feature can be disabled.
Out of memory - the scanner cannot store the new bar code data.
The scanner was inserted in an incompatible/older cradle.
Low battery indication.
Conversion or format error.
Table 2-1 defines beep
Indication