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1. Do Not Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable 8 34 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Enable this parameter to convert 14 character 2 of 5 codes to EAN 13 and transmit to the host as EAN 13 To accomplish this the 2 of 5 code must be enabled and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN 13 check digit Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Enable Do Not Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable 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 Symbologies 8 35 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters e human readable characters including check digit s the code contains Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range e One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to d
2. ASCII Value ea ince eee ASCII Character 1027 A ESC 1028 B FS 1029 C GS 1030 D RS 1031 E US 1032 Space Space 1033 JA 1034 IS 1035 IC 1036 ID 1037 JE 1038 IF 8 1039 IG 1040 H 1041 1042 iJ 1043 IK 1044 IL 1045 1046 1047 JO 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 1053 5 5 1054 6 6 1057 7 7 1056 8 8 RS 232 Interface 6 19 Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued ASCII Value Se maang ASCII Character 1057 9 9 1058 IZ 1059 F 1060 G 2 1061 96H z 1062 Di gt 1063 Yad 1064 AV 1065 A A 1066 B B 1067 C C 1068 D D 1069 E E 1070 F 1071 G G 1072 H H 1073 l l 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T f 1085 U U 1086 V V 6 20 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 YoK 1092 AL 1093 M 1094 N d 1095 O _ 1096 YoW 1097 A a 1098 B b 1099 C Cc 1100 D d 1101 E e 1102 F f 1103 G g 1104 H h 1105 l i 1106 J j 1107 K k 1108 L l 1109 M m 1110 N n 1111 tO o 1112 P p
3. Codabar Length Within Range Codabar Any Length 8 38 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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 J NOTE Symbol length does not include start and stop characters Enable CLSI Editing Disable CLSI Editing 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 Symbologies 8 39 MSI Enable Disable MSI To enable or disable MSI scan the appropriate bar code below Enable MSI Disable MSI 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 Set lengths for MSI to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range e One Discrete Length Se
4. Host High RTS Beep on lt BEL gt When this parameter is enabled the scanner issues a beep when a lt BEL gt character is detected on the RS 232 serial line lt BEL gt is issued to gain a user s attention to an illegal entry or other important event Beep On lt BEL gt Character Enable Do Not Beep On lt BEL gt Character Disable RS 232 Interface 6 15 Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions kan e Minimum 0 msec Low 25 msec Medium 50 msec High 75 msec Maximum 99 msec 6 16 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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
5. 2 Look up the keystroke desired for ENT Substitution in the ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Keystroke on page E 1 for the currently installed host interface 3 Enter the 4 digit substitution value by scanning each digit in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel To enable FN1 substitution for keyboard wedge scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 5 10 To enable FN1 Substitution for USB HID keyboard scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page 7 9 Transmit No Read Message Scan a bar code below to select whether or not to transmit a No Read message When enabled the characters NR are transmitted when a bar code is not decoded When disabled if a symbol does not decode nothing is sent to the host Enable No Read Disable No Read Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the scanner With this interface the scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer and translates bar code data into keystrokes The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard This mode adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input Keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through Throughout the programming bar code menus de
6. Parameter Default Page Number UPC EAN UPC A Enable 8 5 UPC E Enable 8 5 UPC E1 Disable 8 6 EAN 8 JAN 8 Enable 8 7 EAN 13 JAN 13 Enable 8 7 Bookland EAN Disable 8 7 Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals 2 and 5 digits Ignore 8 8 User Programmable Supplementals 8 11 Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy 7 8 11 Transmit UPC A Check Digit Enable 8 12 Transmit UPC E Check Digit Enable 8 12 Transmit UPC E1 Check Digit Enable 8 13 UPC A Preamble System Character 8 13 UPC E Preamble System Character 8 14 UPC E1 Preamble System Character 8 15 Convert UPC E to A Disable 8 15 Convert UPC E1 to A Disable 8 16 EAN 8 JAN 8 Extend Disable 8 16 Bookland ISBN Format ISBN 10 8 17 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 8 18 Table 8 1 Symbology Defaults Continued Symbologies Parameter Default Page Number Code 128 Code 128 Enable 8 18 GS1 128 formerly UCC EAN 128 Enable 8 19 ISBT 128 non concatenated Enable 8 19 Code 39 Code 39 Enable 8 20 Trioptic Code 39 Disable 8 20 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Italian Pharmacy Code Disable 8 21 Code 32 Prefix Disable 8 21 Set Length s for Code 39 2 to 55 8 22 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable 8 23 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 8 23 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 8 24 Buffer Code 39 Disable 8 24 Code 93 Code 93 Disable 8 27 Set Length s for Code 93 4 to 55 8 27
7. 3 6 specifications 3 5 symbologies defaults 8 2 T technical specifications 3 5 Index 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide triggered mode 1 1 2 3 4 5 troubleshooting 3 2 U unpacking 1 2 UPC EAN bar codes 8 5 USB connection 7 2 USB defaults 7 3 USB parameters 7 4 user preferences bar codes beep after good decode 4 7 beeper tone 4 4 beeper volume 4 4 FN1 sub values 4 10 laser on time 4 6 power mode 4 5 prefix suffix values 4 8 scan data transmission format 4 8 scan line width 4 6 scanning mode 4 5 set defaults 4 3 transmit code ID character 4 7 transmit no read message 4 10 user preferences defaults 4 2 Q MOTOROLA Motorola Solutions Inc One Motorola Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 USA 1 800 927 9626 http www motorolasolutions com MOTOROLA MOTO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Styli
8. 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 sounds on the scanner Send Bar Code with Unknown Characters Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters RS 232 Interface 6 17 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 The values in Table 6 4 can be assigned as prefixes or suffixes for ASCII character data transmission Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character ASCII Character 1000 YoU NUL 1001 SA SOH 1002 B STX 1003 C ETX 1004 D EOT 1005 E ENQ 1006 F ACK 1007 G BELL 1008 H BCKSPC 1009 I HORIZ TAB 1010 J LF NW LN 1011 K VT 1012 L FF 1013 M CR ENTER 1014 N SO 1015 O SI 1016 P DLE 1017 Q DC1 XON 1018 R DC2 1019 S DC3 XOFF 1020 T DC4 1021 U NAK 1022 V SYN 1023 SW ETB 1024 SX CAN 1025 SY EM 1026 SZ SUB 6 18 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued
9. Disable Code 39 Full ASCII J NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously Code 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host dependent and is described in the ASCII Character Set table for the appropriate interface See ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge on page 5 12 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 on page 6 17 and ASCII Character Set for USB on page 7 11 for the appropriate interface Code 39 Buffering Scan amp Store This feature allows the scanner to accumulate data from multiple Code 39 symbols Selecting the Scan and Store option Buffer Code 39 temporarily buffers all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first character for later transmission The leading space is not buffered Decode of a valid Code 39 symbol with no leading space causes transmission in sequence of all buffered data in a first in first out format plus transmission of the triggering symbol See the following pages for further details When the Do Not Buffer Code 39 option is selected all decoded Code 39 symbols are transmitted immediately without being stored in the buffer Symbologies 8 25 Code 39 Buffering Scan amp Store continued This feature affects Code 39 only If selecting Buffer Code 39 we recommend configuring the scanner to decode Code 39 symbology only Buffer Code 39 Enable
10. Enable Simulated Caps Lock 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 USB Interface 7 11 ASCII Character Set for USB Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Royse 1000 U CTRL 2 1001 A CTRLA 1002 B CTRLB 1003 C CTRL C 1004 D CTRL D 1005 E CTRLE 1006 F CTRL F 1007 G CTRLG 1008 H CTRL H BACKSPACE 1009 l CTRL l HORIZONTAL TAB 1010 d CTRL J 1011 K GIREN 1012 L ee 1013 M CTRL MENTER 1014 N CTRLN 1015 0 CTRL O 1016 P CTRL P 1017 Q CTRL Q 1018 R CTRLR 1019 S CTRL S 1020 T Sel 102 U CTRL U 1022 V CTRL V 1023 W CTRL W 1024 X CTRL X The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent 7 12 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued Full ASCII Dee Code 39 Encode Character EE 1025 Y CTRL Y 1026 SZ CTRLZ 1027 A CTRL
11. Symbologies 8 19 Enable Disable GS1 128 formerly UCC EAN 128 To enable or disable GS1 128 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable GS1 128 Disable GS1 128 Enable Disable ISBT 128 ISBT 128 is a variant of Code 128 used in the blood bank industry Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable ISBT 128 If necessary the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128 8 20 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Enable Disable Code 39 To enable or disable Code 39 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Code 39 Disable Code 39 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 Enable Trioptic Code 39 Disable Trioptic Code 39 J NOTE Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously Symbologies 8 21 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry
12. 2071 ALT G 2072 ALT H 2073 ALT 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALTL 2077 ALT M 2078 ALTN 2079 ALTO 2080 ALTP 2081 ALTQ 2082 ALTR 2083 ALTS 2084 ALTT 2085 ALTU 2086 ALT V 2087 ALTW 2088 ALT X 2089 ALT Y 2090 ALT Z Table 5 4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set GUI Keys Keystrokes 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI5 3054 GUI6 5 18 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Table 5 4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set Continued GUI Keys Keystrokes 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUIA 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUI E 3070 GUI F 3071 GUI G 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUIJ 3075 GUI K 3076 GUI L 3077 GUI M 3078 GUI N 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUI R 3083 GUIS 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 19 Table 5 5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set F Keys Keystroke 5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13 5014 F14 5015 F15 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24 5 20 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 5 6 Keyb
13. NOTE User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type If the keyboard type is not listed see Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation on page 5 8 North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95 98 French Canadian Windows XP 2000 Spanish Windows Italian Windows 5 6 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types continued Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows Portuguese Brazilian Windows 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 characte
14. 8 2 transmit code ID character 4 7 transmit no read message 4 10 USB se RE ana Apa IR ARR 7 4 panga 2222 id en ie some eames Ad 2 1 2 4 pinouts scanner signal descriptions 3 6 power supply connecting 1 3 R RS 232 connection 6 2 RS 232 defaults 6 3 RS 232 parameters 6 4 S sample bar codes Code WEE C 2 e EE C 1 GS1 databar C 3 interleaved 2 0f5 C 2 UPC EAN acu charted eo ee eed a ada eee oa C 1 scanner parts 2 1 2 4 scanning ANG EEEEEEEE 2 4 auto scan mode 2 3 GMOS san eu dam dedans 5 6 7 8 symbologies sequence example 8 1 triggered mode 2 3 user preferences sequence example 4 1 security level bar codes bi directional redundancy 8 47 security levels 8 44 8 46 service information Xili setup connecting a USB interface 7 2 connecting an RS 232 interface 6 2 connecting interface cable 1 3 connecting keyboard wedge interface 5 2 connecting power 1 3 installing the cable 1 2 unpacking WEE EE 1 2 signal descriptions
15. Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 13 Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Continued Full ASCII SE Code 39 Encode Character EE 1023 SW CTRL W 1024 SX CTRL X 1025 SY CTRLY 1026 SZ CTRLZ 1027 A CTRL ESC 1028 B CTRL 1029 YoC CTRL 1030 D CTRL 6 1031 E CTRL 1032 Space Space 1033 A 1034 B 1035 IC 1036 D 1037 E 1038 F amp 1039 IG 1040 H 1041 1042 A ki 1043 IK A 1044 JL 1045 S 1046 1047 O 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent 5 14 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Continued Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1051 3 1052 4 1053 5 1054 6 7 8 9 1055 1056 1057 1058 IZ 1059 F 1060 G 1061 H o NI aj A A 1062 l 1063 J 1064 VV Vv D 1065 A 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 N x o ml m olol mi gt IT O nn m O O W z T z z o Arte The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 15 Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASC
16. Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults Beeper Tone Medium Beeper Volume High Power Mode Continuous On Scan Line Width Full Width Laser On Time 3 0 Sec Beep After Good Decode Enable Transmit Code ID Character None Prefix Value 7013 lt CR gt lt LF gt Suffix Value 7013 lt CR gt lt LF gt Scan Data Transmission Format Data As Is FN1 Substitution Values Set Transmit No Read Message Disable Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Type Country Types Country Codes IBM PC AT amp IBM PC Compatibles North American Ignore Unknown Characters Send A 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table A 1 AN Default Parameters Continued Parameter Default Page Number Keystroke Delay No Delay 5 7 Intra Keystroke Delay Disable 5 7 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable 5 8 Caps Lock On Disable 5 8 Caps Lock Override Disable 5 9 Convert Wedge Data No Convert 5 9 Function Key Mapping Disable 5 10 FN1 Substitution Disable 5 10 Send and Make Break Send 5 11 RS 232 Host Parameters RS 232 Host Types Standard 6 6 Baud Rate 9600 6 7 Parity Type None 6 8 Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit 6 9 Data Bits ASCII Format 8 Bit 6 9 Check Receive Errors Enable 6 10 Hardware Handshaking None 6 10 Software Handshaking None 6 12 Host Serial Response Time out 2 Sec 6 13
17. Do Not Butter Code 39 Disable 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 8 26 or clear the buffer Buffer Data To buffer data Code 39 buffering must be enabled and a Code 39 symbol must be read with a space immediately following the start pattern e Unless the data overflows the transmission buffer the scanner issues a low high beep to indicate successful decode and buffering For overflow conditions see Overfilling Transmission Buffer on page 8 26 e The scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer e No transmission occurs Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer scan the Clear Buffer bar code below which contains only a start character a dash minus and a stop character e The scanner issues a short high low high beep e The scanner erases the transmission buffer e No transmission occurs Clear Buffer 8 26 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide J NOTE Because the Clear Buffer contains only the dash minus character set the Code 39 length to include length 1 before scanning this bar code Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 bu
18. 5 6 intra keystroke delay 5 7 keystroke delay 5 7 laser on time 4 6 numeric bar codes D 3 power mode 4 5 prefix suffix values 4 8 RS 232 balid rate 444440 ue eee nets 6 7 Deep On 2 skis comin trees parte E 6 14 check receive errors 6 10 data bits 6 9 hardware handshaking 6 10 host serial response time out 6 13 leg res Dame nes ie 6 6 ignore unknown characters 6 16 intercharacter delay 6 15 Nixdorf Beep LED options 6 16 RTS line state 6 14 stop bit select 6 9 RS 232 parameters Panty a enter ane EE pare dak des 6 8 scan data transmission format 4 8 scan line width 4 6 scanning mode 4 5 set defaults 4 3 symbologies bi directional redundancy 8 47 bookland EAN enable disable 8 7 bookland ISBN 8 17 Chinese 2 of 5 enable disable 8 36 codabar CLSI editing 8 38 codabar lengths 8 37 codabar NOTIS editing 8 38 codabar enable disable 8 36 code 11 check digit verification 8 30 code 11 le
19. Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential e Sequential lists e g those that describe step by step procedures appear as numbered lists e Throughout the programming bar code menus asterisks are used to denote default parameter settings Indicates Default Baud Rate 9600 __Feature Option J NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader Failure to read the note will not result in physical harm to the reader equipment or data CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility of data or material damage may A occur WARNING This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored the possibility that serious personal A injury may occur About This Guide xiii Related Documents The LS1203 Quick Reference Guide p n 72 73954 xx provides general information to help the user get started with the scanner It includes basic operation instructions and start up bar codes For the latest version of this guide and all guides go to http www motorolasolutions com support 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 Solutions Global Customer Support Center at http www motorolasolutions com support When contacting Motorola Solutions support please have the following information av
20. 4 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Scan Line Width Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width J NOTE This feature applies to triggered mode only Full Width Medium Width 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 9 9 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 in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time Single digit numbers must have a leading zero For example to set an On Time of 0 5 seconds scan the bar code below then scan the O and 5 bar codes If an error is made or the selection needs to be changed scan Cancel on page D 3 Laser On Time User Preferences 4 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 Beep After Good Decode Enable Do Not Beep After Good Decode Disable Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scan
21. Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32 J NOTE Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Disable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 Prefix Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character A to all Code 32 bar codes ff NOTE Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function Enable Code 32 Prefix Disable Code 32 Prefix 8 22 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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 Set lengths for Code 39 to 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 lt J 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 e One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing a selected length Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For exam
22. Set the scanner s baud rate to match the baud rate setting of the host device Otherwise data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form Baud Rate 600 Baud Rate 1200 Baud Rate 2400 Baud Rate 4800 Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 19 200 Baud Rate 38 400 6 8 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Parity A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character Select the parity type according to host device requirements e Select Odd parity and the parity bit value is set to O or 1 based on data to ensure that an odd number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character e Select Even parity and the parity bit value is set to O or 1 based on data to ensure that an even number of 1 bits are contained in the coded character e Select Mark parity and the parity bit is always 1 e Select Space parity and the parity bit is always O e Select None when no parity bit is required Odd Even Mark Space None RS 232 Interface 6 9 Stop Bit Select The stop bit s at the end of each transmitted character m
23. Table 7 6 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 R 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock 7 20 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 7 7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 PgUp 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 Tab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Down Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features Before programming follow the instructions in i The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Defaults on page 8 2 also see for all host device and miscellaneous defaults If the default values suit requirements programming is not necessary To set feature values scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence The settings are stored in non volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down If not using a USB cable select a host type see each host chapter for specific host information after the power up beeps sound This is only necessary upon the first powe
24. autodiscriminate option is selected The default is set at 7 Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value Next scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Single digit numbers must have a leading zero To correct an error or change a selection scan Cancel on page D 3 UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy 8 12 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Transmit UPC A 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 check digit It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data Transmit UPC A Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC A Check Digit Transmit UPC E 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 E check digit It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data Transmit UPC E Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC E Check Digit Symbologies 8 13 Tra
25. p n 72 69680 xx for information about ADF programming Scanner emits low high beeps Input error incorrect bar code or Cancel bar code was scanned Scan the correct numeric bar codes within range for the parameter programmed Scanner emits low high low beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer Normal when scanning the Code 39 Buffering Clear Buffer bar code or upon attempt to transmit an empty Code 39 buffer Scanner emits low high low high beeps Out of host parameter storage space Scan Default Parameters on page 4 3 Out of memory for ADF rules Reduce the number of ADF rules or the number of steps in the ADF rules Scanner emits high low beeps The scanner is buffering Code 39 data Normal Scanner emits high high high low beeps RS 232 receive error Normal during host reset Otherwise set the scanner s RS 232 parity to match the host setting Scanner emits four long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol The data is ignored This occurs if a unit is not properly configured Check option setting Scanner emits four short high beeps USB only Scanner emits a short low high low high beep sequence while it is being programmed Scanner has not completed initialization Out of ADF parameter storage space Wait several seconds and scan again Erase all r
26. scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC A Disable UPC A Enable UPC E Disable UPC E 8 6 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Enable Disable UPC E1 UPC E1 is disabled by default To enable or disable UPC E1 scan the appropriate bar code below Jf NOTE UPC E1 is not a UCC Uniform Code Council approved symbology Enable UPC E1 Disable UPC E1 Symbologies Enable DisaGS1ble EAN 13 EAN 8 To enable or disable EAN 13 or EAN 8 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable EAN 13 Disable EAN 13 Enable EAN 8 Disable EAN 8 Enable Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Bookland EAN sah NOTE f you enable Bookland EAN select a Bookland ISBN Format on page 8 17 Also select either Decode UPC EAN Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC EAN Supplementals or Enable 978 979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals on page 8 8 Disable Bookland EAN 8 7 8 8 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC EAN
27. 1093 YoM 1094 N a 1095 0 1096 YoW 1097 A a 1098 B b 1099 C C 1100 D d 1101 E e 1102 F f 1103 G g 1104 H h 1105 l i 1106 J j 1107 K k 1108 L l The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent USB Interface 7 15 Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1109 M m 1110 N n 1111 O o 1112 P p 1113 Q q 1114 R r 1115 S s 1116 T t 1117 U u 1118 V vV 1119 W w 1120 X X 1121 Y y 1122 Z Z 1123 P 1124 Q 1125 R 1126 S i 1The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent 7 16 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 7 3 USB ALT Key Character Set ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALTA 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALTE 2070 ALT F 2071 ALTG 2072 ALTH 2073 ALT 2074 ALT J 2075 ALT K 2076 ALT L 2077 ALT M 2078 ALT N 2079 ALT O 2080 ALT P 2081 ALT Q 2082 ALT R 2083 ALTS 2084 ALTT 2085 ALTU 2086 ALTV 2087 ALT W 2088 ALT X 2089 ALTY 2090 ALTZ USB Interface 7 17 Table 7 4 USB GUI Key Character Set GUI K
28. AG KANA AN 8 2 ET e PAA AA 8 5 Enable Disable UPC A UPC E Ka AA ER eg 8 5 Enable REENEN 8 6 Enable DisaGS ible EAN 13 EAN 8 mmm ama iam aaan 8 7 Enable Disable Bookland EAN aa 8 7 Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplement ls ccceeeceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeetnaeeeteeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeea 8 8 User Programmable Supplementals AAA 8 11 UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenaeeeeene 8 11 Transmit UPC A Check Digit ee NANA NANA de nent 8 12 Transmit UPC E Check Digit sr 8 12 Transmit UPC E1 Check ne LEE 8 13 UPC A E ue 8 13 UPC E E Tue EE 8 14 Re VE 8 15 Convert UPG E to UPC A EE 8 15 Convert UPC E1 to UPC A aaa NEA BANA AA AA 8 16 SEENEN 8 16 Bookland ISBN Format E 8 17 UCC Coupon Extended Code sis 8 18 Ve e aa ar ae oes eee 8 18 Enable Disable Code 128 nsosssesssnnessserrsserrrrerrnrtsrrentssttrnstrrnnnrnnnnrstntrnserrn nennen 8 18 Enable Disable GS1 128 formerly UCC EAN 128 0 cece eeeteeeeteeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeee 8 19 Enable Disable ISBT 128 n nnonseeeennnessenrsserrnrerrnrrstnntssrernsttrrnnrtnnnnrsrnrnnsrrn nernet 8 19 COR a eer 8 20 Enable Disable Code 3D ssacsiseewse kA anaa PAA ANA 8 20 Enable Disable Trioptic Code 39 aaa AA GAGA 8 20 Convert Code e 8 21 Code 32 ET 8 21 Set Lengths for Code DE AA ANA AA 8 22 Code 39 Check Digit Verification gt edited 8 23 Transmit Code 39 Check Ee EE 8 23 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion ui 8 24 Code 39 Buf
29. Autodiscriminate UPC EAN JAN Supplementals 02h Enable 378 379 Supplemental Mode 04h Enable 978 979 Supplemental Mode 05h Enable 977 Supplemental Mode 07h 8 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals continued Enable 414 419 434 439 Supplemental Mode 06h Enable 491 Supplemental Mode 08h Enable Smart Supplemenial Mode 03h Supplemental User Programmable Type 1 09h Supplemental User Programmable Type 1 and 2 OAh Smart Supplemental Plus User Programmable 1 OBh Smart Supplemental Plus User Programmable 1 and 2 0Ch Symbologies 8 11 User Programmable Supplementals If you selected a Supplemental User Programmable option from Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals on page 8 8 select User Programmable Supplemental 1 to set the 3 digit prefix Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning onpage D 1 Select User Programmable Supplemental 2 to set a second 3 digit prefix Then select the 3 digits using the numeric bar codes beginning onpage D 1 User Programmable Supplemental 1 User Programmable Supplemental 2 UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC EAN JAN Supplementals 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
30. B 3 Modifier Characters Continued Code Type Option Value Option Trioptic Code 39 0 No option specified at this time Always transmit 0 Example A Trioptic bar code 412356 is transmitted as X0412356 Code 128 0 Standard data packet no Function code 1 in first symbol position 1 Function code 1 in first symbol character position 2 Function code 1 in second symbol character position Example A Code EAN 128 bar code with Function 1 character FN1in the first position AIMID is transmitted as JC1AIMID 12 0f 5 0 No check digit processing 1 Reader has validated check digit 3 Reader has validated and stripped check digit Example An 2 of 5 bar code without check digit 4123 is transmitted as 1104123 Codabar 0 No check digit processing 1 Reader has checked check digit 3 Reader has stripped check digit before transmission Example A Codabar bar code without check digit 4123 is transmitted as F04123 Code 93 0 No options specified at this time Always transmit O Example A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as G0012345678905 MSI 0 Check digits are sent 1 No check digit is sent Example An MSI bar code 4123 with a single check digit checked is transmitted as M14123 D2 0of5 0 No options specified at this time Always transmit 0 Example A D 2 of 5 bar code 4123 is transmitted as S04123 UPC EAN 0 Standard packet in full EAN country code form
31. Japanese e Standard RS 232 connection to a host Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the scanner with the host e USB connection to a host The scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard interface type Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar code menus This interface supports the 1 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide following international keyboards for Windows environment North America German French French Canadian Spanish Italian Swedish UK English Portuguese Brazilian and Japanese Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage If the scanner was damaged in transit call Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support See page xiii for contact information KEEP THE PACKING It is the approved shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be return for servicing Setting Up the Scanner Installing the Interface Cable To connect the interface cable 1 Insert the interface cable s modular connector clip into the cable interface port on the bottom of the scanner handle See Figure 1 2 2 Gently tug the cable to ensure the connector is properly secured 3 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host See the specific host chapter for information on host connections Cable interface port Interface cable modular connector clip Interface cable modular connector Interface cable st
32. RTS Line State Low RTS 6 14 Beep on DEI Disable 6 14 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6 15 Nixdorf Beep LED Options Normal Operation 6 16 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 6 16 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation 7 4 USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes North American 7 5 USB Keystroke Delay No Delay 7 7 USB CAPS Lock Override Disable 7 7 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection Standard Defaults A 3 Table A 1 AN Default Parameters Continued Parameter Default Page Number USB Ignore Unknown Characters Send 7 8 Emulate Keypad Disable 7 8 USB FN1 Substitution Disable 7 9 Function Key Mapping Disable 7 9 Simulated Caps Lock Disable 7 10 Convert Case No Case Conversion 7 10 UPC EAN UPC A Enable 8 5 UPC E Enable 8 5 UPC E1 Disable 8 6 EAN 8 JAN 8 Enable 8 7 EAN 13 JAN 13 Enable 8 7 Bookland EAN Disable 8 7 Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals 2 and 5 digits Ignore 8 8 User Programmable Supplementals 8 11 Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy 7 8 11 Transmit UPC A Check Digit Enable 8 12 Transmit UPC E Check Digit Enable 8 12 Transmit UPC E1 Check Digit Enable 8 13 UPC A Preamble System Character 8 13 UPC E Preamble System Character 8 14 UPC E1 Preamble System Character 8 15 Convert UPC E to A Disable 8 15 Convert UPC E1 to A Disable 8 16
33. Standard RTS CTS Scan the bar code below to select Standard RTS CTS Hardware Handshaking e 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 e 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 If CTS is not asserted within Host Serial Response Time out the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data e 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 Host Serial Response Time out for CTS to be asserted If CTS is not asserted during this time the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data The scanner de asserts RTS when transmission is complete None Standard RTS CTS RTS CTS Option 1 RTS CTS Option 2 RTS CTS Option 3 6 12 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to or instead of that offered by hardware handshaking There are five o
34. Types Country Codes on page 5 5 in a Microsoft operating system environment Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad When enabled the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always pressed Note that if both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled Caps Lock Override takes precedence Enable Caps Lock On Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 9 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 J NOTE f both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled Caps Lock Override takes precedence Enable Caps Lock Override Disable Caps Lock Override Convert Wedge Data When enabled the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case Convert to Upper Case Convert to Low
35. Wedge USB User Environment Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Drop Specifications Withstands multiple 5 ft 1 524 m drops to concrete Ambient Light Tolerance Tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor direct sunlight lighting conditions Fluorescent Incandescent Mercury Vapor Sodium Vapor LED 450 Ft Candles 4 844 Lux Sunlight 8000 Ft Candles 86 111 Lux Note LED lighting with high AC ripple content can impact scanning performance 3 6 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Table 3 2 Technical Specifications Continued Item Description Beeper Volume User selectable three levels Beeper Tone User selectable three tones Electrostatic Discharge Conforms to 15 kV air discharge and 8 kV of contact discharge Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of scanner Cable interface port PIN 10 Interface cable modular connector Figure 3 1 Scanner Cable Pin outs Maintenance amp Technical Specifications The signal descriptions in Table 3 3 apply to the connector on the scanner and are for reference only Table 3 3 Scanner Signal Pin outs Pin RS 232 gr e USB 1 Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 6 2 Power Power Power 3 Ground Ground Ground 4 TxD KeyClock Reserved 5 RxD TermData D 6 RTS KeyData Jump to Pin 1 7 CTS TermClock D
36. Within Range Code 39 Any Length Symbologies 8 23 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 Code 39 symbols which include a modulo 43 check digit are decoded Enable this feature if the Code 39 symbols contain a Modulo 43 check digit Enable Code 39 Check Digit Disable Code 39 Check Digit Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Scan the appropriate 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 J NOTE Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function 8 24 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 39 Full ASCIl 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 Enable Code 39 Full ASCII
37. any number of characters within the scanner capability J NOTE Due to the construction of the 2 of 5 symbology it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code To prevent this select specific lengths I 2 of 5 One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths for 2 of 5 applications 8 32 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 continued 12 of 5 One Discrete Length 12 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths 12 of 5 Length Within Range 12 of 5 Any Length Symbologies 8 33 12 of 5 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled the scanner checks the integrity of all 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification USS or the Optical Product Code Council OPCC check digit algorithm Disable USS Check Digit Transmit 12 of 5 Check Digit OPCC Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit Enable
38. hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 7 1 USB Defaults Parameter USB Host Parameters Default Page Number USB Device Type HID Keyboard Emulation 7 4 USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes North American 7 5 USB Keystroke Delay No Delay 7 7 USB CAPS Lock Override Disable 7 7 USB Ignore Unknown Characters Send 7 8 Emulate Keypad Disable 7 8 USB FN1 Substitution Disable 7 9 Function Key Mapping Disable 7 9 Simulated Caps Lock Disable 7 10 Convert Case No Case Conversion 7 10 7 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type of 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 USB OPOS Handheld USB Interface 7 5 USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device J NOTE When changing USB country keyboard types the scanner automatically resets The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences North Americ
39. 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 Disable 7 8 Symbol LS1203 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 When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character then the scanner issues an error beep Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters 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 Enabl
40. operating system use a USB cable to connect the scanner cradle to the host computer see Connecting a USB Interface on page 7 2 9 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 123Scan2 Requirements e Host computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows 7 e Scanner e Cradle cordless scanning only e USB cable For more information on 123Scan go to http www motorolasolutions com 123Scan For a one minute tour of 123Scan go to http www motorolasolutions com scannerhowtovideos To download 123Scan software and access the Help file integrated in the utility go to http support symbol com support product 123Scan2 html 123Scan 9 3 Scanner SDK Other Software Tools and Videos Tackle all your scanner programming needs with our diversified set of software tools Whether you need to simply stage a device or develop a fully featured application with image and data capture as well as asset management these tools help you every step of the way To download any of the free tools listed below go to www MotorolaSolutions com ScannerSoftware e 123Scan Configuration Utility described in this chapter e Scanner SDK for Windows e How to Videos e Virtual Com Port Driver e OPOS Driver e JPOS Driver e Scanner User Documentation e Archive of Older Drivers 9 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 123Scan 9 5 9 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table A 1 All Default Parameters User Preferences
41. or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select Code 11 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode a Code 11 symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode Code 11 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Code 11 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability Code 11 One Discrete Length Code 11 Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 Length Within Range Code 11 Any Length 8 30 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the scanner to check the int
42. other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices HID J NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 7 1are examples only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same To set up the scanner USB Interface 7 3 1 Attach the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 2 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 by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 7 4 4 On first installation when using Windows the software prompts to select or install the Human Interface Device driver To install this driver provided by Windows click Next through all the choices and click Finished on the last choice The scanner powers up during this installation 5 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter If problems occur with the system see Troubleshooting on page 3 2 USB Parameter Defaults Table 7 1 lists the defaults for USB host parameters If any option needs to be changed scan the appropriate bar code s provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7 4 cf NOTE See Appendix A Standard Defaults for all user preferences
43. situations for XON XOFF e XOFF is received before the scanner has data to send When the scanner has data to send it waits up to Host Serial Response Time out for an XON character before transmission If the XON is not received within this time the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data e XOFF is received during a transmission Data transmission then stops after sending the current byte When the scanner receives an XON character it sends the rest of the data message The scanner waits up to 30 seconds for the XON None ACK NAK NQ RS 232 Interface 6 13 Software Handshaking continued ACK NAK with ENQ XON XOFF Host Serial Response Time out This parameter specifies how long the scanner waits for an ACK NAK ENQ XON or CTS before determining that a transmission error occurred Sage Minimum 2 Sec Low 2 5 Sec Medium 5 Sec High 7 5 Sec Maximum 9 9 Sec 6 14 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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
44. stand assembly instructions add new UPC EAN supplemental options and Bookland ISBN format option 04 Rev A 8 2008 Add HD model change UCC EAN 128 code type name to GS1 128 05 Rev A 11 2012 Updated 123Scan chapter URLs ambient light tolerance and service information removed Patents Regulatory specs www symbol com usb link and references to the Symbol product Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Table of Contents Warra ty EE ii SO nnnnNENNNSunennnnnnneeeeeeeennn jii About This Guide SO xi Bee E xi Chapter RTE xi Notaticnial Conventions s ccssscsicidsses cenctscontecensstters canstnnacdsectendeiededensactacteudesnceanthcecdseunsstene xii eege xiii Service Information AGA EE xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started Ig 16610105 1e E 1 1 UNpaCking mamamana ANNA NA NAA 1 2 See 1 2 Installing the Interface Cable AAA 1 2 Removing the Interface Cable aaa NN TA NANA 1 3 Connecting Power if required EE 1 3 Assembling the Hands Free Stand aaa AnG kahabaan 1 4 Configuring El 1 5 Chapter 2 Scanning RO OO eiaa aa a AEEA aa aa aE AEN A 2 1 Beeper Definitions aNG EES 2 2 DSN MOINS AA AA ARa Ei EARE AA 2 3 SCANNING WEE 2 3 AING EE 2 4 DRCOG ZOOS eege AA 2 6 LS1203 SR Standard Range E 2 6 LS1203 HD High Density vi Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3 Maintenance amp Technical Specifications tee e EE 3 1 Maintenance AA Edge dees 3 1 feele EE 3 2 Technical Specifications aa ANNA 3 5 Scanner Signa
45. than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded The following codes must be read three times Table 8 4 Redundancy Level 3 Code Types Code Type Code Length MSI 4 characters or less D2of5 8 characters or less I2 0of5 8 characters or less Codabar 8 characters or less Symbologies 8 45 Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded Table 8 5 Redundancy Level 4 Code Types Code Type Code Length All All Redundancy Level 1 Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 3 Redundancy Level 4 8 46 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Security Level The scanner offers four levels of decode security for delta bar codes which include the Code 128 family UPC EAN and Code 93 Select increasing levels of security for decreasing levels of bar code quality There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness so choose only that level of security necessary for any given application e Security Level 0 This default setting allows the scanner to operate in its most aggressive state while providing sufficient security in decoding most in spec bar codes e Security Level 1 Select this option if misdecodes occur This security level should elim
46. 1113 Q q 1114 R r 1115 S s 1116 T t RS 232 Interface 6 21 Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued ASCII Value Se maang ASCII Character 1117 U u 1118 V v 1119 W W 1120 X x 1121 Y y 1122 4Z z 1123 P 1124 Q 1125 R 1126 S 1127 Undefined 7013 ENTER 6 22 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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 5 Indicates Defaut North American Standard USB Keyboard Feature Option 7 2 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Connecting a USB Interface USB Series A Interface cable Connector Figure 7 1 USB Connection The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including e Desktop PCs and Notebooks e Apple iMac G4 iBooks North America only e IBM SurePOS terminals e Sun IBM and other network computers that support more than one keyboard The following operating systems support the scanner through USB e Windows 98 2000 ME XP e MacOS 8 5 and above e IBM 4690 OS The scanner will also interface with
47. 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI 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 Table E 5 PF Key Standard Default Table PF Keys Keystroke 4001 PF 1 4002 PF2 4003 PF3 4004 PF4 4005 PF 5 4006 PF6 4007 PF7 4008 PF8 4009 PF9 4010 PF 10 4011 PF 11 4012 PF 12 4013 PF 13 E 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table E 5 PF Key Standard Default Table Continued PF Keys Keystroke 4014 PF 14 4015 PF 15 4016 PF 16 Table E 6 F key Standard Default Table F Keys Keystroke 5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F 10 5011 F 11 5012 F12 5013 F 13 5014 F 14 5015 F 15 5016 F 16 5017 F17 5018 F 18 5019 F 19 5020 F 20 5021 F 21 ASCII Character Sets E 11 Table E 6 F key Standard Default Table Continued F Keys Keystroke 5022 F 22 5023 F 23 5024 F 24 Table E 7 Numeric Key Standard Default Table Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 i 6043 6044 Undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock E 12 Symb
48. 5 Table A 1 AN Default Parameters Continued Parameter Default Page Number Discrete 2 of 5 DTF Discrete 2 of 5 Disable 8 34 Set Length s for D 2 of 5 12 8 35 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable 8 36 Codabar NW 7 Codabar Disable 8 36 Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 8 37 CLSI Editing Disable 8 38 NOTIS Editing Disable 8 38 MSI MSI Disable 8 39 Set Length s for MSI 2 to 55 8 39 MSI Check Digits One 8 40 Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable 8 41 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10 Mod 10 8 41 GS1 DataBar formerly RSS Reduced Space Symbology GS1 DataBar 14 Disable 8 42 GS1 DataBar Limited Disable 8 42 GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable 8 42 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC EAN Disable 8 43 Symbology Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level 1 8 44 Security Levels 0 8 46 Bi directional Redundancy Disable 8 47 123Scan Configuration Tool 123Scan Configuration None 9 1 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers Table B 1 Symbol Code Characters Code Character Code Type Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 Coupon Code A UPC A UPC E UPC E1 EAN 8 EAN 13 B Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 32 C Codabar D Code 128 ISBT 128 E Code 93 F Interleaved 2 of 5 G Discrete 2
49. 5601 9283746501 9283746029478450366523 GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked 1234890hjio9900mnb GS1 DataBar Expanded 08672345650916 GS1 DataBar Limited Sample Bar Codes C 4 GS1 DataBar 14 55432198673467 GS1 DataBar 14 Truncated iar 9087652341 2674 GS1 DataBar 14 Stacked 78123465709811 GS1 DataBar 14 Stacked Omni Directional C 5 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values scan the appropriately numbered bar code s 0 1 2 3 Da 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes continued MACNN 4 MACA 5 IN 6 OI 7 OM 8 9 Numeric Bar Codes D 3 Cancel To correct an error or change a selection scan the bar code below Cancel D 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Appendix E ASCII Character Sets Table E 1 ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Keystroke ASCII Value Code 39 a Keystroke 1000 YU CTRL 2 1001 A CTRLA 1002 B CTRLB 1003 C CTRL C 1004 D CTRL D 1005 E CTRLE 1006 F CTRL F 1007 G CTRLG 1008 H CTRL H BACKSPACE 1009 d CTRL HORIZONTAL TAB 1010 J CTRL J 1011 SK TS 1012 L GIMEL 1013 M CTRL M ENTER 1014 N PEREN 1015 SO CTRL O The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded k
50. 8 Reserved Reserved Reserved 9 n a n a n a 10 n a n a n a 3 8 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Introduction If desired program the scanner to perform various functions or activate different features If preferred the 123Scan configuration utility is also available for programming the scanner see This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences on page 4 2 also see for all host defaults If the default values suit requirements programming may not be necessary To set feature values scan a single bar code or a short bar code sequence The settings are stored in non volatile memory and are preserved even when the scanner is powered down If not using a USB cable select a host type see each host chapter for specific host information after the power up beeps sound This is only necessary upon the first power up when connected to a new host To return all features to their default values see User Preferences on page 4 2 Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks Ch Indicates Default High Frequency Feature Option Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value For example to set the beeper tone to high scan the High Frequency beepe
51. 9 1 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2 6 LS1203 HD High Density Decode Zone 2 8 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Chapter 3 Maintenance amp Technical Specifications Introduction This chapter provides 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 ability e Do not allow any abrasive material to touch the window e Remove any dirt particles with a damp cloth e Wipe the window using a tissue moistened with ammonia water e Do not spray water or other cleaning liquids directly into the window 3 2 Troubleshooting Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Problem Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide Possible Causes Beeper Indications Also see Beeper Definitions on page 2 2 Possible Solutions The scanner emits frequent beeps USB host interface only The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where power to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once This is normal and usually happens when the host cold boots Scanner emits low high low beeps ADF transmit error Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer s Guide p n 72 69680 xx for information about ADF programming Invalid ADF rule is detected Refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer s Guide
52. A Mode B OPOS UPC A A A A A A A UPC E C C C EAN 8 JAN 8 FF FF B B B FF EAN 13 JAN 13 F F A A A F Code 39 C lt len gt None M M M lt len gt C lt len gt Codabar N lt len gt None N N N lt len gt N lens Code 128 L lens None K K K lt len gt L lt len gt I2 0f 5 lt len gt None lt len gt lt len gt Code 93 None None L L L lt len gt None D2of5 H lt len gt None H H H lt len gt H lt len gt GS1 128 L lt len gt None P P P lt len gt L lt len gt MSI None None O O O lt len gt None Bookland EAN F F A A A F Trioptic None None None None None None Code 11 None None None None None None IATA H lt len gt None H H None None Code 32 None None None None None None 6 6 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide RS 232 Host Types To select an RS 232 host interface scan one of the following bar codes Standard RS 232 Wincor Nixdorf RS 232 Mode A Olivetti ORS4500 OPOS JPOS ICL RS 232 Wincor Nixdorf RS 232 Mode B Omron Fujitsu RS 232 RS 232 Interface 6 7 Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second
53. Code 11 Code 11 Disable 8 28 Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55 8 29 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Disable 8 30 Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Disable 8 30 Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF Enable 8 31 Set Lengths for 2 of 5 14 8 31 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable 8 33 Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable 8 33 Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable 8 34 8 3 8 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 8 1 Symbology Defaults Continued Parameter Default Page Number Discrete 2 of 5 DTF Discrete 2 of 5 Disable 8 34 Set Length s for D 2 of 5 12 8 35 Chinese 2 of 5 Enable Disable Chinese 2 of 5 Disable 8 36 Codabar NW 7 Codabar Disable 8 36 Set Lengths for Codabar 5 to 55 8 37 CLSI Editing Disable 8 38 NOTIS Editing Disable 8 38 MSI MSI Disable 8 39 Set Length s for MSI 2 to 55 8 39 MSI Check Digits One 8 40 Transmit MSI Check Digit Disable 8 41 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Mod 10 Mod 10 8 41 GS1 DataBar formerly RSS Reduced Space Symbology GS1 DataBar 14 Disable 8 42 GS1 DataBar Limited Disable 8 42 GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable 8 42 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC EAN Disable 8 43 Symbology Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level 1 8 44 Security Levels 0 8 46 Bi directional Redundancy Disable 8 47 Symbologies 8 5 UPC EAN Enable Disable UPC A UPC E To enable or disable UPC A or UPC E
54. EAN 8 JAN 8 Extend Disable 8 16 Bookland ISBN Format ISBN 10 8 17 UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable 8 18 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection A 4 Symbol LS51203 Product Reference Guide Table A 1 AN Default Parameters Continued Parameter Default Page Number Code 128 Code 128 Enable 8 18 GS1 128 formerly UCC EAN 128 Enable 8 19 ISBT 128 non concatenated Enable 8 19 Code 39 Code 39 Enable 8 20 Trioptic Code 39 Disable 8 20 Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Italian Pharmacy Code Disable 8 21 Code 32 Prefix Disable 8 21 Set Length s for Code 39 2 to 55 8 22 Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable 8 23 Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable 8 23 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Disable 8 24 Buffer Code 39 Disable 8 24 Code 93 Code 93 Disable 8 27 Set Length s for Code 93 4 to 55 8 27 Code 11 Code 11 Disable 8 28 Set Lengths for Code 11 4 to 55 8 29 Code 11 Check Digit Verification Disable 8 30 Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Disable 8 30 Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF Enable 8 31 Set Lengths for 2 of 5 14 8 31 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Disable 8 33 Transmit 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable 8 33 Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable 8 34 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection Standard Defaults A
55. ESC 1028 B CTRL 1029 C CTRL 1030 D CTRL 6 1031 E CTRL 1032 Space Space 1033 A 1034 B 1035 IC 1036 D 1037 E 1038 IF amp 1039 IG 1040 H 1041 Nl 1042 1 1043 IK 1044 JL 8 1045 1046 1047 JO 1048 0 0 1049 1 1 1050 2 2 1051 3 3 1052 4 4 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent USB Interface 7 13 Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1053 5 1054 6 1055 7 8 9 1056 1057 1058 IZ 1059 F 1060 G lt 1061 H o oo NI Oo 1062 l gt 1063 J 1064 V 1065 A 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 P P x o mi m ol ol wi ze Ir O mi m O O D O Z Z 7 A O Z xl The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent 7 14 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 K 1092 L
56. II Character Set Continued Full ASCII SE Code 39 Encode Character EE 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 YoK 1092 L 1093 M 1094 N d 1095 O _ 1096 YoW 1097 A a 1098 B b 1099 C c 1100 D d 1101 E e 1102 F f 1103 G g 1104 H h 1105 l i 1106 J j The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent 5 16 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Continued Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1107 K k 1108 L l 1109 M m 1110 N n 1111 O o 1112 P p 1113 Q q 1114 R r 1115 S s 1116 T t 1117 U u 1118 V v 1119 W w 1120 X D 1121 Y y 1122 Z Z 1123 P 1124 HQ 1125 R 1126 S pa The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent Table 5 3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set ALT Keys Keystroke 2065 ALTA 2066 ALT B 2067 ALT C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALTE 2070 ALT F Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 17 Table 5 3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set Continued ALT Keys Keystroke
57. JAN Supplementals Supplementals are bar codes appended according to specific format conventions e g UPC A 2 UPC E 2 EAN 13 2 The following options are available If you select Ignore UPC EAN with Supplemenials and the scanner is presented with a UPC EAN plus supplemental symbol the scanner decodes UPC EAN and ignores the supplemental characters If you select Decode UPC EAN with Supplemenials the scanner only decodes UPC EAN symbols with supplemental characters and ignores symbols without supplementals If you select Autodiscriminate UPC EAN Supplemenials the scanner decodes UPC EAN symbols with supplemental characters immediately If the symbol does not have a supplemental the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 8 11 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental If you select one of the following Supplemental Mode options the scanner immediately transmits EAN 13 bar codes starting with that prefix that have supplemental characters If the symbol does not have a supplemental the scanner must decode the bar code the number of times set via UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy on page 8 11 before transmitting its data to confirm that there is no supplemental The scanner transmits UPC EAN bar codes that do not have that prefix immediately e Enable 378 379 Supplemental Mode e Enable 978 979 Supplemental Mode NOTE lf you select 978 979 Suppl
58. Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide LS1203 Product Reference Guide 72E 73953 04 Revision A November 2012 ji Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide Motorola Solutions Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from Motorola This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice 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 Except as noted below such license may not be assigned sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Motorola No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law The user shall not modify merge or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola The user agrees to maintain Motorola s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to include t
59. T C 2068 ALT D 2069 ALTE 2070 ALT F 2071 ALTG 2072 ALTH 2073 ALT 2074 ALTJ 2075 ALTK 2076 ALTL 2077 ALT M 2078 ALTN 2079 ALTO 2080 ALTP 2081 ALTQ 2082 ALTR 2083 ALTS 2084 ALTT 2085 ALTU 2086 ALTV 2087 ALT W 2088 ALT X 2089 ALTY 2090 ALTZ ASCII Character Sets E 7 Table E3 Miscellaneous Key Standard Defaults Misc Key Keystroke 3001 PA 1 3002 PA 2 3003 CMD 1 3004 CMD 2 3005 CMD 3 3006 CMD 4 3007 CMD 5 3008 CMD 6 3009 CMD 7 3010 CMD 8 3011 CMD 9 3012 CMD 10 3013 CMD 11 3014 CMD 12 3015 CMD 13 3016 CMD 14 E 8 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table E 4 GUI Shift Keys Other Value Keystroke 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI5 3054 GUI 6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUIA 3066 GUI B 3067 GUI C 3068 GUI D 3069 GUIE 3070 GUI F 3071 GUIG 3072 GUI H 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUIL 3077 GUIM 3078 GUI N 3079 GUIO 3080 GUI P 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 ASCII Character Sets E 9 Table E 4 GUI Shift Keys Continued Other Value Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUIR 3083 GUIS 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U
60. T SUDSUTUTON NEE 5 10 Send Make and E 5 11 Keyboard Maps EE 5 11 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge cececceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeesaas 5 12 Table of Contents vil Chapter 6 RS 232 Interface ege EE 6 1 Connecting an RS 232 Interface AAA 6 2 RS 232 Parameter E 6 3 RS 232 Host Parameters sine 6 4 RS 232 Host T pa S enisi D dt an 6 6 B ud Rale ne at en ne ne ue 6 7 Party aaa AA GANA AN INA AA 6 8 Stop Bit Select EE 6 9 Data Bits ASCII Format aaa AAKALA 6 9 Check Receive e 6 10 Hardware Handshaking Ka ANA 6 10 Software Handshaking E 6 12 Host Serial Response Time out EEN 6 13 LEKT 6 14 Beep RE 6 14 Intercharacter Delay AA D eee 6 15 Nixdorf Beep LED Options issus 6 16 Ignore Unknown e EE 6 16 ASCII Character d 6 17 Chapter 7 USB Interface ewald EE 7 1 Connecting a USB RT 7 2 USB Parameter Defaults eeh casa cee ace see ee eee sewn 7 3 USB Host Parameters sA GAGANA ANN 7 4 WEE EE 7 4 USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes c ccccccccssssseseeeeeeeeeeesseseeeeees 7 5 USB Keystroke Delay AA nennen 7 7 USB CAPS Lock Override asana e regen de eege enee eegene 7 7 USB Ignore ele eer EE 7 8 Emulate Keypad E 7 8 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution E 7 9 Function Key Mapping EE 7 9 Simulated Gaps EE 7 10 CON de 7 10 ASCII Character Set for USB Laman Aa 7 11 Chapter 8 Symbologies LUDO TS Ted E 8 1 Scanning Sequence TE 8 1 Errors While Scanning EE 8 2 Symbology Parameter Defaults aaa
61. ailable e Serial number of the unit e Model number or product name e Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by e mail telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Solutions support you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions Motorola is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty If you purchased your business product from a Motorola business partner please contact that business partner for support XIV Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner Whether used in triggered mode or Auto Scan mode the scanner ensures comfort and ease of use for extended periods of time J NOTE The scanner does not support PDF417 bar codes and its variants Figure 1 1 LS1203 Scanner This scanner supports the following interfaces e Keyboard Wedge connection to a host The host interprets scanned data as keystrokes This interface supports the following international keyboards for Windows environment North America German French French Canadian Spanish Italian Swedish UK English Portuguese Brazilian and
62. an Options and one of the following four bar codes corresponding to the desired format e Data As Is e lt DATA gt lt SUFFIX gt e lt PREFIX gt lt DATA gt e lt PREFIX gt lt DATA gt lt SUFFIX gt Scan Enter on page 4 9 to complete the change To set values for the prefix and or suffix see Prefix Suffix Values on page 4 8 Scan Data Format Cancel on page 4 9 to cancel the change If a carriage return enter is required after each scanned bar code scan the following bar codes in order 1 Scan Options 2 lt DATA gt lt SUFFIX gt 3 Enter on page 4 9 User Preferences 4 9 Scan Data Transmission Format continued Scan Options Data As Is lt DATA gt lt SUFFIX gt lt PREFIX gt lt DATA gt lt PREFIX gt lt DATA gt lt SUFFIX gt Enter Data Format Cancel 4 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide FN1 Substitution Values The Wedge and USB HID Keyboard hosts support an FN1 substitution feature When enabled any FN1 character 0x1b in an EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value This value defaults to 7013 Enter Key To select an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus 1 Scan the bar code below Set FN1 Substitution Value
63. an Standard USB Keyboard German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95 98 French Canadian Windows 2000 XP Spanish Windows 7 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes continued Italian Windows Swedish Windows UK English Windows Japanese Windows ASCII Portuguese Brazilian Windows USB Interface 7 7 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 Long Delay 40 msec USB CAPS Lock Override This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device When enabled the case
64. and report the bar code as EAN 13 For bar codes beginning with two or more zeros but not six zeros this parameter strips the leading 0100 and reports the bar code as UPC A The UPC A Preamble parameter that transmits the system character and country code applies to converted bar codes Note that neither the system character nor the check digit can be stripped Enable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC EAN Disable Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC EAN 8 44 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Symbology Specific Security Levels Redundancy Level The scanner offers four levels of decode redundancy Select higher redundancy levels 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 Redundancy Level 1 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded Table 8 2 Redundancy Level 1 Code Types Code Type Code Length Codabar 8 characters or less MSI 4 characters or less D2of5 8 characters or less I2 0of5 8 characters or less Redundancy Level 2 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded Table 8 3 Redundancy Level 2 Code Types Code Type Code Length All All Redundancy Level 3 Code types other
65. ar codes 8 28 code 128 bar codes 8 18 code 39 bar codes 8 20 code 93 bar codes 8 27 code identifiers AIM code IDS B 2 Symbol code IDs B 1 configurations xi conventions notational xii D default parameters keyboard wedge 5 3 RS 282 asaidie r iia ea i a eh NEE a 6 3 symbologies 8 2 USB A 00 ad ced ale Sark aa n wea aha ae 7 3 user preferences 4 2 discrete 2 of 5bar codes 8 34 DTF bar codes 8 34 E error indications ACK NAK AN AEN aed ewe ed wh EN E SE Ne 6 12 ADF aca eege Dane nie 2 2 3 2 POSEDE 4e anta aumpha meta bated bees 4 7 ON EE 6 12 format 44 essais as das Meda E 2 2 3 3 dell eat rime cr de ats 2 2 3 2 laser ON TIME EEN 4 6 RS 282 2 du da ru eur desert 2 2 3 2 RS 232 transmission 6 10 symbologies 8 2 transmission 2 2 2 3 3 2 6 13 unknown characters 5 6 6 16 7 8 user preferences 4 2 MOM KMOM aa Ge ee APAN GAN NAN 6 12 G GS1 databar bar codes reduced space symbology 8 42 H host types keyboard wedge 5 4 AS32382 o
66. arks 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 Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements 4 Stop Bit 2 Stop Bits Data Bits ASCII Format This parameter allows the scanner to interface with devices requiring a 7 bit or 8 bit ASCII protocol 7 Bit 8 Bit 6 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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 Check For Received Errors Enable Do Not Check For Received Errors Disable 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 If Standard RTS CTS handshaking is selected scan data is transmitted according to the following sequence e The scanner reads the CTS line for a
67. at which is 13 digits for UPC A and UPC E not including supplemental data 1 Two digit supplement data only 2 Five digit supplement data only 4 EAN 8 data packet Example A UPC A bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as JE00012345678905 Programming Reference B 4 Table B 3 Modifier Characters Continued Code Type Option Value Option Bookland EAN 0 No options specified at this time Always transmit 0 Example A Bookland EAN bar code 123456789X is transmitted as X0123456789X Code 11 0 Single check digit 1 Two check digits 3 Check characters validated but not transmitted GS1 DataBar Family No option specified at this time Always transmit 0 GS1 DataBar 14 and GS1 DataBar Limited transmit with an Application Identifier 01 Note In GS1 128 emulation mode GS1 DataBar is transmitted using Code 128 rules Le C1 Example A GS1 DataBar 14 bar code 100123456788902 is transmitted as Je001100123456788902 Code 39 123ABC UPC EAN UPC A 100 EAN 13 100 456 789 1 3 89 012340 Vid Sample Bar Codes C 2 Code 128 12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234 Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231 C 3 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar J NOTE GS1 DataBar variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below see GS1 DataBar formerly RSS Reduced Space Symbology on page 8 42 10293847
68. ata without conversion Convert UPC E to UPC A Enable Do Not Convert UPC E to UPC A Disable 8 16 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Convert UPC E1 to UPC A Enable this to convert UPC E1 decoded data to UPC A format before transmission After conversion the data follows UPC A format and is affected by UPC A programming selections e g Preamble Check Digit When disabled UPC E1 decoded data is transmitted as UPC E1 data without conversion Convert UPC E1 to UPC A Enable Do Not Convert UPC E1 to UPC A Disable EAN 8 JAN 8 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 JAN Zero Extend Disable EAN JAN Zero Extend Symbologies 8 17 Bookland ISBN Format If you enabled Bookland EAN using Enable Disable Bookland EAN on page 8 7 select one of the following formats for Bookland data e Bookland ISBN 10 The scanner reports Bookland data starting with 978 in traditional 10 digit format with the special B
69. bol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide To scan a bar code 1 Install and program the scanner see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1 2 For assistance contact the local supplier or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support on page xiii 2 Ensure all connections are secure See the host chapter for the scanner 3 Aim the scanner at the bar code 4 If the scanner is in triggered mode press the trigger button In Auto Scan mode no trigger button press is required The scanner laser is in constant on mode Triggered Mode Auto Scan Mode Figure 2 2 Scanning Triggered and Auto Scan Modes 5 Upon successful decode the scanner beeps and the LED turns green For more information about beeper and LED definitions see Table 2 1 and Table 2 2 J NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected see Scan Line Width on page 4 6 A full scan line width is the default The medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick lists Aiming On a typical UPC 100 bar code symbol hold the scanner between contact and 7 inches from the symbol see Decode Zones on page 2 6 Ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol X Figure 2 3 Acceptable and Incorrect Aiming The scan line is smaller when the scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements mil size closer to the scanner and those with larger bars or ele
70. ctivity If CTS is asserted the scanner waits up to Host Serial Response Time out for the host to de assert the CTS line If after Host Serial Response Time out the CTS line is still asserted the scanner sounds a transmit error and any scanned data is lost e When the CTS line is de asserted the scanner asserts the RTS line and waits up to Host Serial Response Time out for the host to assert CTS When the host asserts CTS data is transmitted If after Host Serial Response Time out the CTS line is not asserted the scanner sounds a transmit error and discards the data e When data transmission is complete the scanner de asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character e The host should respond by negating CTS The scanner checks for a de asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data During the transmission of data the CTS line should be asserted If CTS is de asserted for more than 50 ms between characters the transmission is aborted the scanner sounds a transmission error and the data is discarded If the above communication sequence fails the scanner issues an error indication In this case the data is lost and must be rescanned If Hardware Handshaking and Software Handshaking are both enabled Hardware Handshaking takes precedence t NOTE The DTR signal is jumpered to the active state RS 232 Interface 6 11 Hardware Handshaking continued e None Scan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired e
71. e p n 72 69680 xx High high high low beeps RS 232 receive error Parameter Menu Scanning Short high beeps Correct entry scanned or correct menu sequence performed Low high beeps Input error incorrect bar code or Cancel scanned wrong entry incorrect bar code programming sequence remain in program mode High low beeps Keyboard parameter selected Enter value using bar code keypad High low high low beeps Successful program exit with change in the parameter setting Low high low high beeps Out of host parameter storage space Scan Default Parameters on page 4 3 Code 39 Buffering High low beeps New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer 3 Beeps long high beeps Code 39 buffer is full Low high low beeps Low high beeps The Code 39 buffer was erased or there was an attempt to clear or transmit an empty buffer A successful transmission of buffered data Scanning 2 3 Table 2 1 Beeper Definitions Continued Beeper Sequence Indication Host Specific USB only 4 short high beeps Scanner has not completed initialization Wait several seconds and scan again Scanner gives a power up beep after Communication with the bus must be established before the scanning a USB Device Type scanner can operate at the highest power level This power up beep occurs more than once The USB bus may put the scanner in a state where powe
72. e 4 8 vc D Pets CES SE LL SEL Se CO0000000000OL 0000 BS OOo En Se Co OG Figure 5 2 BM PC AT 7006 SS El Ed 7014 5001 5002 5005 f 5006 5007 5008 5011 5012 7010 J 7007 se 0030000000900 0000 200000000000000 208 2 mo HUEL O ggg CI OO KI Figure 5 3 BM PS 2 5 12 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge J 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 Scanning ABC lI outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC gt Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Character Keystroke 1001 A CTRLA 1002 B CTRLB 1003 C CTRLC 1004 D CTRL D 1005 E CTRLE 1006 F CTRL F 1007 G CTRLG 1008 H CTRL H BACKSPACE 1009 l CTRL I HORIZONTAL TAB 1010 SI CTRL J 1011 k ann 1012 L CTRL L 1013 M CTRL M ENTER 1014 N CTRLN 1015 O CTRL O 1016 P CTRL P 1017 Q CTRLQ 1018 R ren 1019 S CTRL S 1020 T CTRL T 1021 U CTRL U 1022 V CTRL V The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent
73. e Keypad Emulation USB Interface 7 9 USB Keyboard FN 1 Substitution This option applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation device When enabled this allows replacement of any FN 1 characters in an EAN 128 bar code with a Key Category and value chosen by the user see EN Substitution Values on page 4 10 to set the Key Category and Key Value Enable FN1 Substitution Disable FN1 Substitution Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as a control key sequences see Table 7 2 on page 7 11 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 Disable Function Key Mapping Enable Function Key Mapping 7 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Simulated Caps Lock When enabled the scanner will invert upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock state is enabled on the keyboard This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard s Caps Lock state Disable Simulated Caps Lock
74. e is used Verify that the correct host interface cable is used If not connect the correct host interface cable J NOTE f after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan contact the distributor or Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support See page xiii for contact information Maintenance amp Technical Specifications 3 5 Technical Specifications Table 3 2 Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 2 4in Hx 7 1 in L x 2 4 in W 6 2 cm H x 18 cm L x 6 cm W Weight without cable Approximately 4 3 oz 122 g Voltage amp Current 5 10 VDC 100 mA Stand by lt 35 mA Color Cash Register White or Twilight Black Performance Characteristics Light Source Laser 650nm laser diode Scan Rate 100 scans per second Roll Tilt Tolerance 30 from normal Pitch Tolerance 65 Skew Yaw Tolerance 60 Typical Working Distance 13 mil 100 UPC EAN 0 to 7 in 17 78 cm 5 mil Code 39 2 5 to 4 0 in 6 35 cm to 10 16 cm See Decode Zones on page 2 6 Print Contrast Minimum 30 minimum reflectance Decode Capability UPC EAN UPC EAN with Supplementals GS1 128 Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 TriOptic Code 128 Code 128 Full ASCII Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Code 93 MSI Code 11 IATA GS1 DataBar variants Chinese 2 of 5 Interfaces Supported RS 232 Keyboard
75. e need se tee ee ee needa enna aie 6 6 USB padaan eebe etree eee agers 7 4 l information service xiii intercharacter gap 8 47 interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes 8 31 K keyboard wedge connection 5 2 keyboard wedge defaults 5 3 keyboard wedge parameters 5 4 L LED definitions 2 3 M maintenance 3 1 MSI bar codes 8 39 N notational conventions xii NWE T a ete in eae eh ee ee 8 36 P parameter defaults keyboard wedge 5 3 RS 282 da KNA AKA KA eae ee Re 6 3 symbologies 8 2 USB las Ra ie 7 3 user preferences 4 2 parameters beep after good decode 4 7 beeper tone 4 4 beeper volume 4 4 FN1 sub values 4 10 keyboard wedge 5 4 laser on time 4 6 power mode 4 5 prefix suffix values 4 8 RS 232 geen RE Ed 6 4 scan data transmission format 4 8 scan line width 4 6 scanning mode 4 5 set defaults 4 3 symbologies
76. ecode only D 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters scan D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only D 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only those D 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode a D 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan D 2 of 5 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability Jf NOTE Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code To prevent this select specific lengths D 2 of 5 One Disc
77. ectly the flat areas of the neck piece fit into place in the stand base opening 3 Tighten the wingnut underneath the base to secure the cup and neck piece to the base 4 Bend the neck to the desired position for scanning Auto scan bar code under cup One piece scanner cup with flexible neck Stand base Wingnut a H Figure 1 4 Hands Free Stand Parts Set Auto scan Mode To enable hands free scanning scan the Auto scan Mode bar code on the back of the cup to set the scanner to auto scan mode Getting Started 1 5 Mount Stand Optional Attach the base of the scanner stand to a flat surface using two screws or double sided tape J NOTE Screws and double sided tape are not provided Two screw mount holes Rectangular tape holders 3 places dimensions 1 x 2 Figure 1 5 Scanner Mount Stand Screw Mount 1 Position the assembled base on a flat surface 2 Screw one 10 wood screw into each screw mount hole until the base of the stand is secure Tape Mount 1 Peel the paper liner off one side of each piece of tape and place the sticky surface over each of the three rectangular tape holders 2 Peel the paper liner off the exposed sides of each piece of tape and press the stand on a flat surface until it is secure Configuring the Scanner To configure the scanner use the bar codes included in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program See Chapte
78. egrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specified check digit algorithm This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code The options are to check for one check digit check for two check digits or disable the feature To enable this feature scan the bar code below corresponding to the number of check digits encoded in your Code 11 symbols Disable One Check Digit Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Two Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 check digit s Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Enable Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Disable J NOTE Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function Symbologies 8 31 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 Enable Interleaved 2 of 5 Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 The length of a code refers to the number of characters e human readable characters including check di
79. emental Mode and are scanning Bookland EAN bar codes see Enable Disable Bookland EAN on page 8 7 to enable Bookland EAN and select a format using Bookland ISBN Format on page 8 17 e Enable 977 Supplemental Mode e Enable 414 419 434 439 Supplemental Mode e Enable 491 Supplemental Mode e Enable Smart Supplemental Mode applies to EAN 13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously e Supplemental User Programmable Type 1 applies to EAN 13 bar codes starting with a 3 digit user defined prefix User Programmable Supplementals on page 8 11 e 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 User Programmable Supplementals on page 8 11 e Smart Supplemental Plus User Programmable 1 applies to EAN 13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or the user defined prefix set using User Programmable Supplementals on page 8 11 e Smart Supplemental Plus User Programmable 1 and 2 applies to EAN 13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or one of the two user defined prefixes set using User Programmable Supplementals on page 8 11 NOTE To minimize the risk of invalid data transmission select either to decode or ignore supplemental characters Symbologies 8 9 Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals continued Decode UPC EAN JAN Only With Supplementals 01h Ignore Supplementals 00h
80. engths 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 Set lengths for Code 93 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range e One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing a selected length Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only Code 93 symbols with 14 characters scan Code 93 One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode Code 93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Code 93 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an erro
81. er Case No Convert 5 10 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences see Table 5 2 on page 5 12 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 Enable Function Key Mapping Disable Function Key Mapping FN1 Substitution When enabled the scanner replaces FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the user see ENT Substitution Values on page 4 10 Enable FN1 Substitution Disable FN1 Substitution Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 11 Send Make and Break When enabled the scan codes for releasing a key are not sent Send Make and Break Scan Codes Send Make Scan Code Only Keyboard Maps The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix suffix keystroke parameters To program the prefix suffix values see the bar codes on pag
82. er and Country Code 0 for USA and no preamble transmitted Scan a bar code below to match the host system No Preamble lt DATA gt System Character lt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt System Character amp Country Code lt COUNTRY CODE lt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt Symbologies 8 15 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 Scan a bar code below to match the host system No Preamble lt DATA gt System Character lt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt System Character amp Country Code lt COUNTRY CODE lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt Convert UPC E to UPC A Enable this to convert UPC E zero suppressed decoded data to UPC A format before transmission After conversion the data follows UPC A format and is affected by UPC A programming selections e g Preamble Check Digit When disabled UPC E decoded data is transmitted as UPC E d
83. ey Keystroke 3000 Right Control Key 3048 GUI 0 3049 GUI 1 3050 GUI 2 3051 GUI 3 3052 GUI 4 3053 GUI5 3054 GUI6 3055 GUI 7 3056 GUI 8 3057 GUI 9 3065 GUIA 3066 GUIB 3067 GUIC 3068 GUID 3069 GUIE 3070 GUIF 3071 GUIG 3072 GUIH 3073 GUI I 3074 GUI J 3075 GUI K 3076 GUIL 3077 GUIM 3078 GUIN 3079 GUI O 3080 GUI P Note 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 7 18 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 7 4 USB GUI Key Character Set Continued GUI Key Keystroke 3081 GUI Q 3082 GUIR 3083 GUIS 3084 GUI T 3085 GUI U 3086 GUI V 3087 GUI W 3088 GUI X 3089 GUI Y 3090 GUI Z Note 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 Table 7 5 USBF Key Character Set F Keys Keystroke 5001 F1 5002 F2 5003 F3 5004 F4 5005 F5 5006 F6 5007 F7 5008 F8 5009 F9 5010 F10 5011 F11 5012 F12 5013 F13 5014 F14 5015 F15 USB Interface 7 19 Table 7 5 USBF Key Character Set Continued F Keys Keystroke 5016 F16 5017 F17 5018 F18 5019 F19 5020 F20 5021 F21 5022 F22 5023 F23 5024 F24
84. eystroke is sent E 2 Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide Table E1 ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Keystroke Continued Full ASCII veel Code 39 Encode Character EE 1016 P CTRL P 1017 Q CTRLQ 1018 R CTRLR 1019 S CTRL S 1020 T CTRL T 1021 U CTRL U 1022 V CTRL V 1023 w CTRL W 1024 X CTRL X 1025 Y CTRL Y 1026 SZ CTRLZ 1027 YA CTRL 1028 B CTRL 1029 YoC CTRL 1030 D CTRL6 1031 YE CTRL 1032 Space Space 1033 A 1034 B 1035 IC 1036 D 1037 E 1038 F amp 1039 IG 1040 H 1041 1042 A 1043 K The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent Table E 1 ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Keystroke Continued 1044 ASCII Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Character L ASCII Character Sets Keystroke 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 o oi Nf Oo A WY D 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent E 3 E 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table E 1 ASCII Val
85. fault values are indicated with asterisks Indicates Default North American Feature Option 5 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Connector Keyboard Female DIN Connector Connector Figure 5 1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y cable J NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 5 1 are examples only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same 1 Tum off the host and unplug the keyboard connector 2 Attach the modular connector of the Y cable to the cable interface port on the scanner See nstalling the Interface Cable on page 1 2 Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y cable to the keyboard port on the host device Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y cable to the keyboard connector If needed attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y cable Ensure that all connections are secure Turn on the host system D N M PF Q Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters on page 5 4 9 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter De
86. faults J NOTE See Appendix A Standard Defaults for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 5 1 lists the defaults for Keyboard Wedge host parameters To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s in the Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters section beginning on page 5 4 Table 5 1 Keyboard Wedge Defaults Parameter Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Default Page Number Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC AT amp IBM PC Compatibles 5 4 Country Types Country Codes North American 5 5 Ignore Unknown Characters Send 5 6 Keystroke Delay No Delay 5 7 Intra Keystroke Delay Disable 5 7 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Disable 5 8 Caps Lock On Disable 5 8 Caps Lock Override Disable 5 9 Convert Wedge Data No Convert 5 9 Function Key Mapping Disable 5 10 FN1 Substitution Disable 5 10 Send and Make Break Send 5 11 User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection 5 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Select the Keyboard Wedge host by scanning one of the bar codes below IBM PC AT amp IBM PC Compatibles IBM AT Notebook NCR 7052 IBM PS 2 Model 30
87. fering Scan amp Store naman hentai 8 24 Code AA ANA AA AA AA e 8 27 Enable Disable Code 93 aaa Aa gece 8 27 Set Lengths for Code 93 sssssssesesseessnresssrrnrerrrnttsrttrssttrrnetrnnnnnnntnnstttnstennnnnnnn nenne 8 27 Code Ta NA AA AA NAA AA 8 28 CE a a a S 8 28 Set Lengths for Code TT E 8 29 Code 11 Check Digit Verification ENEE 8 30 Transmit Code 11 Check Digits ama NAKABABA GAAN 8 30 Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF WEE 8 31 Enable Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 8 31 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of EE 8 31 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification AEN 8 33 Transmit 2 of e e EE 8 33 Convert 2 of 5 to EAN 13 EE 8 34 Discrete OO DTF eebe 8 34 Enable Disable Discrete 2 of 5 aa damien 8 34 Set Lengths for Discrete 2015 aa ANAN 8 35 Chinese 2 Of ee AA AA 8 36 Enable Disable Chinese 2 of sensagent 8 36 Codabar NW DE 8 36 Enable Disable Codabar ama Ka EEE tentent rite 8 36 Set Lengths for Codabar eege eg 8 37 Table of Contents ix ON WCE EE 8 38 NOTIS MUN AA e a n ERN 8 38 MSi EE 8 39 Enable Disable EE 8 39 Set Lengths for MSI WE 8 39 ad AP 8 40 Transmit MSI Check DIGI S EE 8 41 MSI Check Digit e e E 8 41 GS1 DataBar formerly RSS Reduced Space Symbology cceceeeteeeeeeteeeteeeeeees 8 42 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC EAN nn nant situe 8 43 Symbology Specific Security Levels EEN 8 44 F dundancy EE 8 44 Security Level AP 8 46 Bi directional Redundancy su 8 47 symbology Interc
88. ffer 1 Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below which contains only a start character a plus and a stop character e The scanner transmits and clears the buffer e The scanner issues a low high beep Transmit Buffer 2 Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space e The scanner appends new decode data to buffered data e The scanner transmits and clears the buffer e The scanner signals that the buffer was transmitted with a low high beep e Scanner transmits and clears the buffer J NOTE Because the Transmit Buffer contains only a plus character set the Code 39 length to include length 1 before scanning this bar code Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer e The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long high beeps e No transmission occurs The data in the buffer is not affected Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer If the symbol just read was the Transmit Buffer symbol and the Code 39 buffer is empty e A short low high low beep signals that the buffer is empty e No transmission occurs e The buffer remains empty Symbologies 8 27 Code 93 Enable Disable Code 93 To enable or disable Code 93 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 Set L
89. git s the code contains Set lengths for 2 of 5 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range e One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only 2 of 5 symbols containing a selected length Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only 2 of 5 symbols with 14 characters scan I 2 of 5 One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only 2 of 5 symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only those 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode an 2 of 5 symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan I 2 of 5 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Scan this option to decode 2 of 5 symbols containing
90. gits 8 41 MSI enable disable 8 39 redundancy levels 8 44 security levels 8 46 bi directional redundancy 8 47 supplementals 8 8 trioptic code 39 enable disable 8 20 UCC coupon extended code 8 18 UPC EAN JAN supplemental redundancy 8 11 UPC A preamble 8 13 UPC A transmit check digit 8 12 UPC A UPC E enable disable 8 5 UPC E preamble 8 14 UPC E transmit check digit 8 12 UPC E1 preamble 8 15 UPC E1 transmit check digit 8 13 UPC E1 enable disable 8 6 transmit code ID character 4 7 transmit no read message 4 10 USB caps lock override 7 7 country keyboard types 7 5 device type 7 4 keystroke delay 7 7 unknown characters 7 8 bar codes RS 232 software handshaking 6 12 beeper definitions 2 2 pullets aias eee a aa AA xii C cables fC lte Le WEE 1 2 INLGTACE 4 a NEE AA GD award ALE AE RE 1 3 removing cables 1 3 character set 5 12 6 17 7 11 Chinese 2 of 5 bar codes 8 36 codabar bar codes 8 36 code 11 b
91. haracter Gap ma NN ANIT tas 8 47 Chapter 9 123Scan Introduction 9 1 Communication with 123SCan2 oo cece ceeececeeecceeeeceeececeeeeceaeecaaeeecaeeeeaeeesaneeesaeeesaneeenes 9 1 123Scan Requir ments aa NABA BAAL 9 2 Appendix A Standard Defaults Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Kee AG CA Ne de B 1 AIM Code Identifiers B 2 Appendix C Sample Bar Codes ele E WEE C 1 UPC EAN AA C 1 UD Sd ee Lui C 1 LT NE EG 100 iesen C 1 Gode 128 EE C 2 Interleaved 2 oib ceiuscrcceencececeenececeeenneceenaneeeceensesee C 2 Gol RE ET EE C 3 GS Wi Data Le EEE EE C 4 Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numeric Bar Codes D 1 a EE EE D 3 X Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide Appendix E ASCII Character Sets Index Introduction The LS1203 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up operating maintaining and troubleshooting the LS1203 scanner Configurations This guide includes the following configurations e LS1203 SR Standard range scanning e LS1203 HD High density scanning Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows provides a product overview unpacking instructions and cable connection information e describes parts of the scanner beeper and LED definitions and how to use the scanner in triggered and Auto Scan modes e provides information on how to care for the scanner troubleshooting and technical specifications includes pr
92. he programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks Ps Indicates Default Baud Rate 57 600 Feature Option 6 2 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Connecting an RS 232 Interface This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer On Interface Cable Serial Port Connector to Host DI Supply Cable Figure 6 1 RS 232 Direct Connection J NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 6 1 are examples only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same 1 Attach the modular connector of the RS 232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 2 2 Connect the other end of the RS 232 interface cable to the serial port on the host 3 Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS 232 interface cable Plug the power supply into an appropriate outlet 4 Select the RS 232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS 232 Host Types on page 6 6 5 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter RS 232 Interface 6 3 RS 232 Parameter Defaults Table 6 1 lists the defaults for RS 232 host parameters If any option needs to be changed scan the appropriate bar code s provided in the Parameter Descriptions section begi
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94. inate most misdecodes e Security Level 2 Select this option if Security level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes e Security Level 3 If Security Level 2 was selected and misdecodes still occur select this security level Be advised selecting this option is an extreme measure against mis decoding severely out of spec bar codes Selecting this level of security significantly impairs the decoding ability of the scanner If this level of security is necessary try to improve the quality of the bar codes Security Level 0 Security Level 1 Security Level 2 Security Level 3 Symbologies 8 47 Bi directional Redundancy Enable Bi directional Redundancy to add security to linear code type security levels When enabled a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions forward and reverse before reporting a good decode Enable Bi directional Redundancy Disable Bi directional Redundancy 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 encoun
95. incor E Parameter cra Fujitsu e KE Olivetti OPOS Transmit No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Code ID Data Data as is Data Suffix Data Suffix Data Suffix Data Suffix Prefix Data Data Suffix Transmission Suffix Format Suffix CR LF CR 1013 CR 1013 CR 1013 CR 1013 ETX 1002 CR 1013 7013 Baud Rate 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 9600 Parity None Even None Odd Odd Even None Hardware None RTS CTS None RTS CTS RTS CTS None None Handshaking Option 3 Option 3 Option 3 Software None None None None None Ack Nak None Handshaking Serial 2 Sec 9 9 Sec 2 Sec 9 9 Sec 9 9 Sec 9 9 Sec 9 9 Sec Response Time out Stop Bit One One One One One One One Select ASCII Format 8 Bit 8 Bit 8 Bit 8 Bit 8 Bit 7 Bit 8 Bit Beep On Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable Disable lt BEL gt RTS Line Low High Low Low Low No Low High State data to send Prefix None None None None None STX 1003 None In the Nixdorf Mode B if CTS is Low scanning is disabled When CTS is High the user can scan bar codes f Nixdorf Mode B is scanned without the scanner connected to the proper host it may appear unable to scan If this happens scan a different RS 232 host type within 5 seconds of cycling power to the scanner RS 232 Interface 6 5 Table 6 3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters Wincor Wincor Code Type Fujitsu Nixdorf Nixdorf Olivetti Omron Mode
96. l Descriptions an ANA AR tt A 3 6 Chapter 4 User Preferences Introduction ee 4 1 Scanning Sequence Examples is 4 1 Errors While ScanMing EE 4 2 User Preferences Parameter Defaults 4 2 User Preferences cccccccccccceececcceeececeeeuececeeeueeeceseueeasesseeauuueeueuueeeeaeaueueeasaueueeseueeeeseaees 4 3 Default Parameters iii iiniisereneeeseecenaneceecenseeecennsees 4 3 Beeper Tone AA stecuaceaumeasaudeceideass sted 4 4 Beeper EE SR eect eae eRe ere eee Ma ae ere ee Aa 4 4 Power Made 4 5 Sanning Mode Same ee ice een a ae ere eee ee a ere eee 4 5 Scan NENA a 4 6 Laser On TIME anakan tative ee ANA nG Bb iting naa Geet 4 6 Beep After Good D bod eus AA AABANG 4 7 Transmit Code ID Character a 4 7 Prefix Suffe ValS ic aa Aa ada ANNA 4 8 Scan Data Transmission Format 2 Aa 4 8 ENT Substitution Values 4 10 Transmit No Read Message AE 4 10 Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface FOOD AA AA AA 5 1 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface AAA 5 2 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ss 5 3 Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters ama aNd 5 4 Keyboard Wedge Host Types ENNEN 5 4 Keyboard Wedge Country Types Country Codes ccccseeceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 5 Ignore eene EE 5 6 Keystroke BE 5 7 Intra Keystroke e 5 7 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation 0 c cccccecseeeceeesecneeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeesnaeeeeeneas 5 8 Caps AN EE 5 8 Caps Lock ed 5 9 Convert Wedge Data ee ee a AAO 5 9 Function Key Mapping E 5 10 FN
97. lect the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only Codabar symbols with 14 characters scan Codabar One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Codabar Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability Codabar One Discrete Length Codabar Two Discrete Lengths
98. lect this option to decode only MSI symbols containing a selected length Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only MSI symbols with 14 characters scan MSI One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only MSI symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only MSI symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select MSI Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or to change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode a MSI symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode MSI symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan MSI Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Scan this option to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability J NOTE Due to the construction of the MSI symbology it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be interpreted as a complete scan
99. ments mil size farther from the scanner 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 Specular reflection can make decoding difficult J NOTE Scan line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected A full scan line width is the default The medium scan line width is useful for scanning menus or pick lists For more information about scan line widths see page 4 6 Scanning 2 5 The scanner can be tilted up to 65 forward or back and achieve a successful decode Figure 2 4 Simple practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within Figure 2 4 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone 2 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Decode Zones LS1203 SR Standard Range Note Typical performance at 73 F 23 C on high quality symbols in normal room light W i 5 127 4 t h 0 F 5 127 k 0 5 5 mil 4 0 d 15 13 mil 100 UPC 8 0 x 10 0 1 TII TITI TTT I in 0 5 10 15 cm 0 12 7 25 4 38 1 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2 5 LS1203 SR Standard Range Decode Zone Scanning 2 7 LS1203 HD High Density Note Typical performance at 73 F 23 C on high quality symbols in normal room light 2 5 6 35 sor aos CH CH O 2 5 6 35 o 0 nm in 0 2 5 5 7 5 cm 0 6 35 12 7 1
100. ned 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 7 Select no Code ID character a Symbol Code ID character or an AIM Code ID character For Code ID Characters see Symbol Code Characters on page B 1 and Aim Code Characters on page B 2 Symbol Code ID Character AIM Code ID Character None 4 8 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Prefix Suffix Values A prefix and or suffix can be appended to scan data for use in data editing To set a value for a prefix or suffix 1 Change the scan data format by scanning the appropriate Scan Data Transmission Format on page 4 8 2 Scan the appropriate prefix suffix bar code on page 4 8 3 Scan a four digit number e four bar codes from Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes that corresponds to that value J NOTE When using host commands to set the prefix or suffix set the key category parameter to 1 then set the 3 digit decimal value See Table E 1 on page E 1 for the four digit codes 4 To correct an error or change a selection scan Cancel on page D 3 Scan Prefix Scan Suffix Scan Data Transmission Format To change the scan data format scan Sc
101. ngths 8 29 code 11 transmit check digits 8 30 code 128 enable disable 8 18 code 39 buffering 8 24 8 25 code 39 check digit verification 8 23 Index 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide code 39 full ASCII conversion 8 24 code 39 lengths 8 22 code 39 transmit buffer 8 26 code 39 transmit check digit 8 23 code 39 enable disable 8 20 code 93 lengths 8 27 code 93 enable disable 8 27 convert UPC E to UPC A 8 15 convert UPC E1 to UPC A 8 16 discrete 2 of 5 lengths 8 35 discrete 2 of 5 enable disable 8 34 EAN 13 EAN 8 enable disable 8 7 EAN 8 JAN 8 extend 8 16 GS1 databar convert to UPC EAN 8 43 GS1 databar enable disable 8 42 GS1 128 enable disable 8 19 2 of 5 check digit verification 8 33 2 of 5 convert to EAN 13 8 34 120f5 lengths 8 31 2 of 5 transmit check digit 8 33 2 of 5 enable disable 8 31 intercharacter gap 8 47 ISBT 128 enable disable 8 19 MSI check digit algorithm 8 41 MSI check digits 8 40 MSI lengths 8 39 8 40 MSI transmit check di
102. nning on page 6 4 NOTE See Appendix A Standard Defaults for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 6 1 RS 232 Defaults Parameter Default Page Number RS 232 Host Parameters RS 232 Host Types Standard 6 6 Baud Rate 9600 6 7 Parity Type None 6 8 Stop Bit Select 1 Stop Bit 6 9 Data Bits ASCII Format 8 Bit 6 9 Check Receive Errors Enable 6 10 Hardware Handshaking None 6 10 Software Handshaking None 6 12 Host Serial Response Time out 2 Sec 6 13 RTS Line State Low RTS 6 14 Beep on lt BEL gt Disable 6 14 Intercharacter Delay 0 msec 6 15 Nixdorf Beep LED Options Normal Operation 6 16 Ignore Unknown Characters Send Bar Code 6 16 6 4 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide 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 in Table 6 2 Selecting the ICL Fujitsu Wincor Nixdorf Mode A Wincor Nixdorf Mode B OPOS terminal enables the transmission of code ID characters listed in Table 6 3 on page 6 5 These code ID characters are not programmable and are separate from the Transmit Code ID feature The Transmit Code ID feature should not be enabled for these terminals Table 6 2 Terminal Specific RS 232 c Wincor W
103. nsmit 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 E1 check digit It is always verified to guarantee the integrity of the data Transmit UPC E1 Check Digit Do Not Transmit UPC E1 Check Digit 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 Scan a bar code below to match the host system No Preamble lt DATA gt System Character lt SYSTEM CHARACTER lt DATA gt System Character amp Country Code lt COUNTRY CODE lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt 8 14 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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 Charact
104. oard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set Numeric Keypad Keystroke 6042 6043 6044 undefined 6045 6046 6047 6048 0 6049 1 6050 2 6051 3 6052 4 6053 5 6054 6 6055 7 6056 8 6057 9 6058 Enter 6059 Num Lock Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 21 Table 5 7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 Tab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow 5 22 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Chapter 6 RS 232 Interface Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with an RS 232 host The RS 232 interface is used to connect the scanner to point of sale devices host computers or other devices with an available RS 232 port e g com port If the host is not listed in Table 6 2 refer to the documentation for the host device to set communication parameters to match the host J NOTE The scanner uses TTL RS 232 signal levels which interface with most system architectures Different cables are offered providing TTL to RS 232C conversion for system architectures requiring RS 232C signal levels Contact Motorola Support for more information Throughout t
105. of 5 or Discrete 2 of 5 IATA H Code 11 J MSI K GS1 128 L M N R GS1 DataBar Family Programming Reference 8B 2 AIM Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three character string lem where Flag Character ASCII 93 c Code Character see Table B 2 m Modifier Character see Table B 3 Table B 2 Aim Code Characters Code Character Code Type A Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Code 32 Code 128 all variants Coupon Code 128 portion E UPC EAN Coupon UPC portion GS1 DataBar Family Codabar Code 93 I O T o Code 11 Interleaved 2 of 5 MSI D2 of 5 IATA 2 of 5 x WO Bookland EAN Trioptic Code 39 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 0 No check character or Full ASCII processing 1 Reader has checked one check character Reader has checked and stripped check character Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion ao A Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked one check character 7 Reader has performed Full ASCII character conversion and checked and stripped check character Example A Full ASCII bar code with check character W A Il MI DW is transmitted as JA7AIMID where 7 3 4 B 3 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table
106. ogramming bar codes for selecting user preference features for the scanner and commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device e provides information for setting up the scanner for Keyboard Wedge operation provides information for setting up the scanner for RS 232 operation e provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation Symbol LS 1203 Product Reference Guide e Chapter 8 Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the scanner e Chapter 9 123Scan PC based scanner configuration tool provides the bar code that must be scanned to communicate with the 123Scan program e Appendix A Standard Defaults provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults e Appendix B Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers ASCII character conversions and keyboard maps e Appendix C Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes e Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes includes the numeric bar codes to scan for parameters requiring specific numeric values e Appendix E ASCII Character Sets provides ASCII character value tables Notational Conventions e Italics are used to highlight chapters and sections in this and related documents e Bold text is used to highlight the following e Key names on a keypad e bullets indicate e Action items Lists of alternatives
107. ol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table E 8 Extended Keypad Standard Default Table Extended Keypad Keystroke 7001 Break 7002 Delete 7003 Pg Up 7004 End 7005 Pg Dn 7006 Pause 7007 Scroll Lock 7008 Backspace 7009 Tab 7010 Print Screen 7011 Insert 7012 Home 7013 Enter 7014 Escape 7015 Up Arrow 7016 Dn Arrow 7017 Left Arrow 7018 Right Arrow A ADF invalid rule 3 2 transmit error 2 2 3 2 advanced data formatting 2 2 3 2 rulle EE 2 4 ASCII values keyboard wedge 5 12 RS 232 ei aia bid ee a a a 6 17 USB e EE EEN Rate 7 11 auto scan mode 1 1 2 3 4 5 B bar code defaults keyboard wedge 5 3 RS 232 iii LI Bet Gee aed 6 3 symbologies 8 2 USB 25 Se eh be Sd De Ae a NG 7 3 user preferences 4 2 bar codes beep after good decode 4 7 beeper tone 4 4 beeper volume 4 4 elle D 3 FN1 sub values 4 10 keyboard wedge alternate numeric keypad emulation 5 8 caps lock on 5 8 caps lock override 5 9 country keyboard types country codes 5 5 host types 5 4 ignore unknown characters
108. ookland check digit for backward compatibility Data starting with 979 is not considered Bookland in this mode e Bookland ISBN 13 The scanner reports Bookland data starting with either 978 or 979 as EAN 13 in 13 digit format to meet the 2007 ISBN 13 protocol Bookland ISBN 10 00h Bookland ISBN 13 01h J NOTE For Bookland EAN to function properly first enable Bookland EAN using Enable Disable Bookland EAN on page 8 7 then select either Decode UPC EAN Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC EAN Supplementals or Enable 978 979 Supplemental Mode in Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals on page 8 8 8 18 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide UCC Coupon Extended Code When enabled this parameter decodes UPCA bar codes starting with digit 5 EAN 13 bar codes starting with digit 99 and UPCA EAN 128 Coupon Codes UPCA EAN 13 and EAN 128 must be enabled to scan all types of Coupon Codes Enable UCC Coupon Extended Code Disable UCC Coupon Extended Code lt J NOTE Use the Decode UPC EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the EAN128 right half of a coupon code Code 128 Enable Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128
109. ple to decode only Code 39 symbols with 14 characters scan Code 39 One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only Code 39 symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths then scan 0 2 1 and then 4 To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Length Within Range Select this option to decode a Code 39 symbol with a specific length range Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode Code 39 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters first scan Code 39 Length Within Range Then scan 0 4 1 and 2 single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability Code 39 One Discrete Length Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths Code 39 Length
110. ptions If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled Hardware Handshaking takes precedence E None When this option is selected data is transmitted immediately No response is expected from host 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 The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time out to receive an ACK or NAK If the scanner does not get a response in this time it issues an error indication and discards the data There are no retries when a time out occurs ENQ When this option is selected the scanner waits for an ENQ character from the host before transmitting data If an ENQ is not received within the Host Serial Response Time out the scanner issues an error indication and discards the data The host must transmit an ENQ character at least every Host Serial Response Time out to prevent transmission errors ACK NAK with ENQ This combines the two previous options For re transmissions of data due to a NAK from the host an additional ENQ is not required XON XOFF An XOFF character turns the scanner transmission off until the scanner receives an XON character There are two
111. quency or High Frequency bar code Low Frequency Medium Frequency Optimum Settings High Frequency Beeper Volume To select a beeper volume scan the Low Volume Medium Volume or High Volume bar code Low Volume Medium Volume High Volume User Preferences 4 5 Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt When in reduced power mode the scanner enters low power consumption mode after each decode When in continuous power mode power remains on after each decode r Continuous On Reduced Power Mode Scanning Mode This parameter determines whether or not the scanner is in triggered mode or Auto Scan mode In triggered scanning mode the scanner trigger button must be pressed to decode each scanned bar code In Auto Scan scanning mode the scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar code If the scanner is in triggered mode scan Triggered Auto Scan to switch to Auto Scan mode If the scanner is in Auto Scan mode scan Triggered Auto Scan to switch to triggered mode re NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto Scan mode it enters sleep mode To wake the scanner press the trigger button Triggered Auto Scan Mode
112. r 4 User Preferences and Chapter 8 Symbologies for information about programming the scanner using bar code menus Also see each host specific chapter to set up a connection to a specific host type See Chapter 9 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program A help file is available in the program 1 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Chapter 2 Scanning Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions techniques involved in scanning bar codes general instructions and tips about scanning and decode zone diagrams LED Trigger Window Button Figure 2 1 Parts 2 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status Table 2 1 defines beep sequences that occur during both normal scanning and while programming the scanner Table 2 1 Beeper Definitions Beeper Sequence Indication Standard Use Low medium high beeps Power up Short high beeps A bar code symbol was decoded if decode beeper is enabled 4 long low beeps A transmission error was detected in a scanned symbol The data is ignored This occurs if a unit is not properly configured Check option setting 5 low beeps Conversion or format error Low high low beeps Advanced Data Formatting ADF transmit error For information about ADF programming refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programmer Guid
113. r or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 3 e Any Length Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner s capability 8 28 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 continued Code 93 One Discrete Length Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 Length Within Range Code 93 Any Length Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Code 11 Disable Code 11 Symbologies 8 29 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 Set lengths for Code 11 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range e One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only Code 11 symbols containing a selected length Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes For example to decode only Code 11 symbols with 14 characters scan Code 11 One Discrete Length then scan 1 followed by 4 To correct an error
114. r to the scanner is cycled on and off more than once This is normal and usually happens when the host cold boots RS 232 only 1 short high beep A lt BEL gt character is received and Beep on lt BEL gt is enabled LED Definitions In addition to beeper sequences the scanner communicates with the user using a two color LED display Table 2 2 defines LED colors that display during scanning Table 2 2 Standard LED Definitions LED Indication Off No power is applied to the scanner or the scanner is on and ready to scan Green A bar code was successfully decoded Red A data transmission error or scanner malfunction occurred Scanning The scanner can operate in two scanning modes triggered mode and Auto Scan mode In triggered mode the trigger button must be pressed to emit the scanner laser in order to a scan bar code In Auto Scan mode the scanner laser is in constant on state and no trigger button press is required to scan a bar code To toggle between scanning modes scan Triggered Auto Scan on page 4 5 e If the scanner is in triggered mode scan Triggered Auto Scan on page 4 5 to switch to Auto Scan mode e If the scanner is in Auto Scan mode scan Triggered Auto Scan on page 4 5 to switch to triggered mode ff NOTE When the scanner is not used for an extended period of time in Auto Scan mode it enters sleep mode To wake the scanner press the trigger button 2 4 Sym
115. r tone bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4 4 The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green signifying a successful parameter entry Other parameters such as Serial Response Time Out or Data Transmission Formats require scanning several bar codes See these parameter descriptions for this procedure 4 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified when an error is made during a scanning sequence just re scan the correct parameter User Preferences Parameter Defaults Table 4 1 lists the defaults for user preferences parameters To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided in the User Preferences section beginning on page 4 3 J NOTE See Appendix A Standard Defaults for all user preferences hosts and symbologies default parameters Table 4 1 User Preferences Parameter Default Page Number User Preferences Beeper Tone Medium 4 4 Beeper Volume High 4 4 Power Mode Continuous On 4 5 Scanning Mode Triggered 4 5 Scan Line Width Full Width 4 6 Laser On Time 3 0 Sec 4 6 Beep After Good Decode Enable 4 7 Transmit Code ID Character None 4 7 Prefix Value 7013 lt CR gt lt LF gt 4 8 Suffix Value 7013 lt CR gt lt LF gt 4 8 Scan Data Transmission Format Data as is 4 8 FN1 Substitution Values Set 4 10 Transmit No Read Message Disable 4 10 User Preferences 4 3 User Preferences Default Pa
116. r up when connected to a new host To return all features to default values scan the appropriate default bar code on Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks CH Indicates Default Enable UPC A Feature Option Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scanning one bar code sets the parameter value For example to transmit bar code data without the UPC A check digit simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC A Check Digit on page 8 12 The scanner issues a fast warble beep and the LED turns green signifying a successful parameter entry Other parameters such as Set Length s for D 2 of 5 require scanning several bar codes See the individual parameter such as Set Length s for D 2 of 5 for this procedure 8 2 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified to correct an error during a scanning sequence just re scan the correct parameter Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 8 1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided in the Symbologies Parameters section beginning on page 8 5 J NOTE See Appendix A Standard Defaults for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 8 1 Symbology Defaults
117. rain relief Figure 1 2 nstalling the Cable Getting Started 1 3 J NOTE Different cables are required for different hosts The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are examples only Actual connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable 1 Unplug the installed cable modular connector by depressing the connector clip with the tip of a screwdriver or a paper clip as shown in Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Removing the Interface Cable 2 Carefully slide out the cable 3 Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 2 to connect a new cable Connecting Power if required If the host does not provide power to the scanner an external power connection to the scanner is required To connect power 1 Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the scanner as described in Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 2 2 Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host refer to the host manual to locate the correct port 3 Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC outlet 1 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Assembling the Hands Free Stand 1 Unscrew the wingnut from the bottom of the flexible neck 2 Fit the bottom of the neck piece into the opening on the top of the stand base When positioned corr
118. rameters The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults factory defaults or custom defaults Scan the appropriate bar code below to reset the scanner to its default settings and or set the scanner s current settings as the custom default e Restore Defaults Resets all default parameters as follows e If custom default values were configured see Write to Custom Defaults the custom default values are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned e f no custom default values were configured the factory default values are set for all parameters each time the Restore Defaults bar code below is scanned For factory default values see Appendix A Standard Defaults e Set Factory Defaults Scan the Set Factory Defaults bar code below to eliminate all custom default values and set the scanner to factory default values For factory default values see Appendix A Standard Defaults e Write to Custom Defaults Custom default parameters can be configured to set unique default values for all parameters After changing all parameters to the desired default values scan the Write to Custom Defaults bar code below to configure custom defaults Restore Defaults Set Factory Defaults Write to Custom Defaults 4 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency tone scan the Low Frequency Medium Fre
119. rete Length Two Discrete Lengths for D 2 of 5 applications D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 Length Within Range D2 of 5 Any Length 8 36 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide 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 Codabar NW 7 Enable Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Codabar Disable Codabar Symbologies 8 37 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 Set lengths for Codabar to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range e One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length Se
120. rs 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 then the scanner issues an error beep Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 7 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 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 Intra Keystroke Delay Disable Intra Keystroke Delay 5 8 Symbol L51203 Product Reference Guide Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country
121. t 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 MOD 10 MOD 10 8 42 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide GS1 DataBar formerly RSS Reduced Space Symbology The variants of GS1 DataBar are GS1 DataBar 14 GS1 DataBar Expanded and GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar 14 and GS1 DataBar Expanded include stacked versions Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of GS1 DataBar Enable GS1 DataBar 14 Disable GS1 DataBar 14 Enable GS1 DataBar Limited Disable GS1 DataBar Limited Enable GS1 DataBar Expanded Disable GS1 DataBar Expanded Symbologies 8 43 Convert GS1 DataBar to UPC EAN This parameter only applies to GS1 DataBar 14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol Enable this to strip the leading 010 from GS1 DataBar 14 and GS1 DataBar Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit
122. t error was detected An ADF rule was set up with characters that can t be sent for the host selected Change the ADF rule or change to a host that can support the ADF rule Conversion or format error was detected A bar code was scanned with characters that can t be sent for that host Change the bar code or change to a host that can support the bar code 3 4 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Continued Problem Host Displays Possible Causes Possible Solutions Host displays scanned data incorrectly Scanner is not programmed to work with the host Ensure the proper host is selected Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code For RS 232 set the scanner s communication parameters to match the host s settings For a USB HID keyboard or Keyboard Wedge configuration program the system for the correct keyboard type and language and turn off the CAPS LOCK key Program the proper editing options e g ADF UPC E to UPC A Conversion Check the scanner s host type parameters or editing options Trigger Nothing happens when the trigger button is pressed No power to the scanner Check the system power If the configuration requires a power supply re connect the power supply Interface power cables are loose Check for loose cable connections and re connect cables Incorrect host interface cabl
123. tered scan Large Intercharacter Gaps to tolerate out of specification bar codes Normal Intercharacter Gaps Large Intercharacter Gaps 8 48 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Introduction 123Scan is an easy to use PC based software tool that enables the quick and easy setup of Motorola scanners 123Scan uses a wizard tool to guide users through a streamlined set up process Once parameters are set the values are saved to a configuration file that can be distributed via e mail electronically downloaded via a USB or RS 232 cable or used to generate a sheet of programming bar codes that can be scanned 123Scan can generate multiple reports that can be easily rebranded using Microsoft Word or Access Report options include programmed parameters asset tracking information and proof of scanner output Additionally 123Scan can display scanned bar code data including non printable characters It can display optimize and save pictures from an imaging scanner It can also upgrade scanner firmware automatically check online to enable support for newly released products generate a single 2D bar code for one scan programming and stage large numbers of scanners simultaneously via USB hub s Communication with 123Scan2 To communicate with the 123Scan program which runs on a host computer running a Windows XP SP2 and Windows 7
124. ue Code 39 Encode Keystroke Continued Full ASCII EE Code 39 Encode Character mtv make 1072 H H 1073 1074 J J 1075 K K 1076 L L 1077 M M 1078 N N 1079 O O 1080 P P 1081 Q Q 1082 R R 1083 S S 1084 T T 1085 U U 1086 V V 1087 W W 1088 X X 1089 Y Y 1090 Z Z 1091 K 1092 L 1093 M 1094 N 1095 O E 1096 YoW 1097 A a 1098 B b 1099 C C The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent ASCII Character Sets E 5 Table E 1 ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Keystroke Continued Full ASCII DIVERS Code 39 Encode Character FEV make 1100 D d 1101 E e 1102 F f 1103 G g 1104 H h 1105 l i 1106 J j 1107 K k 1108 L l 1109 M m 1110 N n 1111 O o 1112 P p 1113 Q q 1114 R r 1115 S s 1116 T t 1117 U u 1118 V v 1119 W w 1120 X D 1121 Y y 1122 Z Z 1123 P 1124 HQ 1125 R 1126 S S The keystroke in bold is sent only if the Function Key Mapping is enabled Otherwise the unbolded keystroke is sent E 6 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Table E 2 ALT Key Standard Defaults ALT Keys Keystroke 2064 ALT 2 2065 ALTA 2066 ALT B 2067 AL
125. ules and re program with shorter rules Table 3 1 Problem Decoding Bar Codes Maintenance amp Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Continued Possible Causes 3 3 Possible Solutions Scanner emits the laser but does not decode the bar code Scanner is not programmed for the correct bar code type Program the scanner to read that type of bar code See Chapier 8 Symbologies Bar code symbol is unreadable Scan test symbols of the same bar code type to determine if the bar code is defaced Distance between scanner and bar code is incorrect The scan line is not crossing every bar and space of the symbol Move the scanner closer to or further from the bar code See Decode Zones on page 2 6 Move the symbol until the scan line is within the acceptable aiming pattern See Figure 2 3 on page 2 4 Scanner decodes bar code but does not transmit the data to the host Scanner is not programmed for the correct host type Scan the appropriate host type programming bar code See the chapter corresponding to the host type Interface cable is loose Check for loose cable connection and re connect cable Scanner emits five long low beep after a bar code is decoded Conversion or format error was detected The scanner s conversion parameters are not properly configured Ensure the scanner s conversion parameters are properly configured Conversion or forma
126. yielding less data than is encoded in the bar code To prevent this select specific lengths MSI One Discrete Length Two Discrete Lengths for MSI applications 8 40 Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI continued MSI One Discrete Length MSI Two Discrete Lengths MSI Length Within Range MSI Any Length MSI Check Digits With MSI symbols one check digit is mandatory and always verified by the reader The second check digit is optional If the MSI codes include two check digits scan the Two MSI Check Digits bar code to enable verification of the second check digit See MSI Check Digit Algorithm on page 8 41 for the selection of second digit algorithms One MSI Check Digit Two MSI Check Digits Symbologies 8 41 Transmit MSI Check Digit s Scan the appropriate 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 MSI Check Digi
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