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1. Indicates Default Disable a re O Convert toP ON Code 39 Connecting to an IBM 468X 469X Host This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host interface Interface cable Figure 8 1 IBM Direct Connection DJ Y nenes cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 8 1 are example only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same n can the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner see Installinc the Interface Cable on page 1 4 2 Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host typically Port lect the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 8 5 modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter me only required configuration is the port number Other scanner parameters are typically controlled by the IBM system 8 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide IBM Parameter Defaults Table 8 1 lists the defaults for IBM host parameters To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 8 5 mJ See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 8 1
2. 1 Code 11 Any Length Symbologies 12 33 Code 11 Check Digit Verification This feature allows the scanner to check the integrity of all Code 11 symbols to verify that the data complies with the specifiec check digit algorithm This selects the check digit mechanism for the decoded Code 11 bar code The options are to check for on 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 Disable ILLI Two Check Digits Transmit Code 11 Check Digits This feature selects whether or not to transmit the Code 11 i Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Enable r Do Not Transmit Code 11 Check Digit s Disable Code 11 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function 12 34 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF Enable Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5 scan the appropriate bar code below and select an Interleaved 2 of 5 length from the following pages 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 i e human readable characters including check digit s the code contains Set len
3. Leading Margin A M TAA HAM ome eana Vora 3 ms Leading Margin e duration 10 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Leading Margin continued 5 ms Leading Margin 10 ms Leading Margin Check For Decode LED The attached decoder normally asserts the Decode line to signal to the Scanner Emulation host that it successfully decoded the transmitted bar code Some decoders however do not assert the Decode signal In this case the scanner emits transmit erro beeps to indicate that the bar code was not successfully transmitted Scan the Ignore Decode LED bar code to disable the Transmit Error beeps Check For Decode LED Ignore Decode LED 123Scan 11 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 123Scan 11 3 Introduction 123Scan is a Windows based utility that programs the scanner with all parameters including ADF rules An ADF rule modifie bar code data before it is sent to the host to ensure compatibility between bar coded data and the host application Scanners cat be programmed via PC download or by scanning a sheet of bar codes generated by the utility Scanner programming is saved in a fil for electronic distribution The 123Scan program includes a help file Communication with 123Scan To communicate with the 123Scan program which runs on
4. Disable Code 39 Full ASCII P be Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously SUE 39 Full ASCII to Full ASCII Correlation is host dependent and is described in the ASCII Characte et table for the appropriate interface See ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge on page 5 13 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 on page 6 18 and ASCII Character Set for USB on page 7 12 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 ir 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 withou being stored in the buffer 12 26 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide This feature affects Code 39 only If selecting Buffer Code 39 we recommend configuring the scanner to decode Code 3 symbology only Buffer Code 39 Enable ele iere is data in the transmission buffer selecting Do Not Buffer Code 39 is not allowed The bu
5. Tr sss 12 28 A ateen Pr pA AA EEE o Enable Disable Code 93 RR NS II A TAE SA 12 29 set L ngths TO Cde TS picts abd pd rie FRE ee air 12 29 Coda Tl sssessosssemiersis Trece rep Cate UE FERRETUR 12 31 Set Lengths for Code 11 an id m ei Code 11 Check Digit Verification TTC EAI EEE T E E N 12 33 Transit Code TI Cheek DIE ne teen E TU Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF TEE Tenere 12 34 Enable Disable Interleaved 200 cent Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 EEEE UM E d EEE eder cto qe 12 34 I2 of 5 Check Digit Verification eee eee re ete eres eee re ee ree dad 12 35 MARSH CA Da ae A E 12 36 Convert I2 of 5 to EAN 13 hdd RE a noise nas del ocean ide here 12 36 A ES eier ire ele Enable Disable Discrete 2 0f5 bs LEE Set Lengths for Discrete Os E I RA ee N EEE ET 12 37 RE A ON eR ded od A a IRRE A 12 39 Enable Disable Chinese 2 0f5 A Ge aal e e Taha A SR Lee dede Nate arme US Rede Ee Rite ta es 12 40 Enable Disable Codabat dodi ee eno a une I E E Set Lengths for Codabar Lem bebat ed ec secs edd qued eqs MM UNE aaa 12 40 A AAA A NOTIS EI gene ee deh tee neh chad iiio mice bi he 12 42 Welse A dois Un Enable Disable MIST aii aka da RO o A dde de desde as oa he EA 12 43 Set Lengths for MSI nee mere ale Side Se ie Bede kn
6. 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 Kano es Minimum 2 Sec Low 2 5 Sec Medium 5 Sec gt RS 232 Interface 6 15 Host Serial Response Time out continued High 7 5 Sec Maximum 9 9 Sec RTS Line State This parameter sets the idle state of the Serial Host RTS line Scan a bar code below to select Low RTS or High RTS line state Host Low RTS Host High RTS 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 6 16 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Delay This parameter specifies the intercharacter delay inserted between character transmissions Minimum 0 msec Medium 50 msec Maximum 99 msec Low 25 mse
7. Disable RSS 14 Disable RSS Limited Disable RSS Expanded Symbologies 12 47 Convert RSS to UPC EAN This parameter only applies to RSS 14 and RSS Limited symbols not decoded as part of a Composite symbol Enable this to stri the leading 010 from RSS 14 and RSS Limited symbols encoding a single zero as the first digit and report the bar code a 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 cod pe A The URG transmits the system character and country code applies to converted bar codes Note that neither IN e check digit can be stripped Disable Convert RSS to UPC EAN 12 48 LS 4208 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 Redundancy Level 2 The following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded Redundancy Level 3 Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decode
8. Code 39 must be enabled for this parameter to function Enable Convert Code 39 to Code 32 AMA 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 DJ Convert Code 39 to Code 32 must be enabled for this parameter to function Enable Code 32 Prefix LULU LL Disable Code 32 Prefix Symbologies 12 23 Set Lengths for Code 39 he length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters including check digit s the cod 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 i enabled Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero 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 4 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
9. 8 3 connecting using wand emulation 9 3 10 3 installing the cable 1 4 AMI ne des A te nn 1 5 UD SEED seien 1 4 signal descriptions 3 8 SDREINCHTINS b acc poe x e RA OE OE es 3 6 stand assembling canon entia repi 2 8 standard default parameters E 1 symbologies defaults 12 6 NIE TIT 1 5 T technical specifications 3 6 troubleshooting ana 3 3 U UNPACKING en 1 4 UPC EAN bar codes 12 9 USB Connection asus sie 7 3 USB AU nn Aud a tudio 7 4 USB pangifielpls en 7 5 emulation connection 9 3 10 3 wand emulation defaults 9 4 wand emulation parameters 9 5 user preferences bar codes good 46 beeper volume time scan user preferences defaults ser preferences parameters
10. IBM Host Default Table T IBM Interface 8 5 IBM 468X 469X Host Parameters Port Address This parameter sets the IBM 468X 469X port used Scanning one of these bar codes enables the RS 485 interface on the scanner None Selected Hand held Scanner Emulation Port 9B 1 Non IBM Scanner Emulation Port 5B Table top Scanner Emulation Port 17 8 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Convert Unknown to Code 39 Scan a bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of unknown bar code type data to Code 39 Enable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Disable Convert Unknown to Code 39 Wand Emulation Interface 9 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Interface 9 3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with a wand emulation host when Wand Emulation communication is needed The scanner connects to an external wand decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile computer or Point of Sale POS terminal In this mode the scanner emulates the signal of a wand to make it readable by a wand decoder Throughout the programmi
11. Mer hek ARR CCEPIT NN MI Es codes doses nne 12 45 MSI Check Digit Algorithm Aa end et ee ee tros a ETE 12 45 RSS Reduced Space bel de done nan ed ROCK EB EIS 12 46 Convert RSS to UPC EAN nee re Em 12 47 Symbology Specific Security A A a 12 48 Redundancy Legal iue sun A AAA tai LAE Symbologies 12 3 Redundancy Level 1 RERO PR ub bed rh door eT eee ee hd ce T 12 48 Redundancy Level 2 REESE PE ne dien TW TTE TU m TET TET ee To 12 48 Redundancy Level Te ne RP ERREUR KR RC een rer IHE RES 12 48 Redundancy Level 4 iii iris yes TIED TURCORUM TREE seh new bade TORT TET TOUR 12 48 Security Level bebes Ub ad eds IT ebd kiritai LLE ba NATU Braten Beinahe ernennen USSR ML RSS PER SPEED CU br EO Pad d dc 12 51 Symbology Intercharacter Gap Schar pide bids T bidon bodas PS ses Ped ww 12 52 12 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Symbologies 12 5 Introduction This chapter describes symbology features and provides the programming bar codes for selecting these features Before programming follow the instructions in Chapter 1 Getting Started The scanner is shipped with the settings shown in the Symbology Parameter Defaults on page 12 6 also see Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults If the default values suit requirements programming is not necessary To set feature values s
12. Table 13 1 lists the defaults for miscellaneous scanner options parameters If you wish to change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided in the Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters section beginning on page 13 5 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and mn miscellaneous default parameters Table 13 1 Miscellaneous Scanner Options Default Table Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 5 Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Transmit Code ID Character A Code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more that one code type In addition to any single character prefix already selected the Code ID character is inserted between the prefix an the decoded symbol Select no Code ID character a Symbol Code ID character or an AIM Code ID character For Code ID Characters see Symbo Code Identifiers on UE Identifiers on page B 4 None Prefix Suffix Values A prefix and or one or two suffixes can be appended to scan data for use in data editing To set a value for a prefix or suffix scar a four digit number i e four bar codes from Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes that corresponds to that value See Table E 1 or page E e four digit codes Sing host commands to set the prefix or suffix set the key category parameter to 1 then set the 3 digit decimal value Table E 1 on page E 1 for the four digit
13. 93 mu ECCE UO PEN NCC ER RR EET HMM MES poi Rudd a AA Quse odd aal di 12 33 Min Mua EP O o 12 2 of 5 neck Digit a a coe 1 35 Transmit 12 of 5 Check Digit TT TR Tee ee A E Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Discrete 2 of 5 DTF nd Disable Discrete 2 of 5 1s for Discrete 2 of 5 ale Caine d ef rc TRES Codabar NW Fisk imac id bip tete TU D ee ETRAS EESE EENE id dd reol AA Contents ix x LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Enable Disable Codabar ies esee hh he en 12 40 Set Lente Tor Cd uns 12 40 CLS EI sus cL ossi 12 41 NOTS EGNI PR e depot o AGE Iob bp xoc at ediderit qd del pce 12 42 MS BE EEE EECRHEE E Er REPRE a d exe edP hi E d I IRR 12 43 Enable Disable MST 204848 douane ER ER A URRURRGORH anne 12 43 Set Lengths Tor MAL ern 12 43 A DIS aaa er 12 44 Transmit MSI Check Digils era 12 45 MSI Check Digit Alejo DB aao AA at e dea GbR Gb dex e Role gebe ar RAR le E 12 45 Ros Reduced space AUD duoi e de Ee cred EE E as 12 46 Convert RSS To UPC BAN na cidade o ddl EA dach 12 47 Symbology Specific Security Levels ann 12 48 Redundancy LEVEL T EE 12 48 Bedingt A d d ad d ence EAL 12 48 Redundancy Kell ERE PRU eere ie ARI HR ae 12 48 O ae ui 12 48 A Level o MUI 12 48 SERIES LEN pemcc m P mcer mr 12 50 Bi directional Red undangy iiis AA 12 51 Symbology Intercharacter DAD rr ea edo trie ares qu i uod au pa Ai Aer dc 12 52 Chapter 13 M
14. Code Identifiers Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three character string cm 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 The modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table B 3 Table B 3 Modifier Characters Programming Reference B 5 Table B 3 Modifier Characters Continued B6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Sample Bar Codes C2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Code 39 123ABC UPC EAN UPC A 100 12345 67890 EAN 13 100 MI 12340 Code 128 Sample Bar Codes C 3 5 56789012345678901234567890123456789012 C4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 12345678901231 RSS RSS variants must be enabled to read the bar codes below see RSS Reduced Space Symbology on page 12 46 RSS 10293847560192837465019283746029478450366523 RSS Expanded Stacked 1234890hjio9900mnb RSS Expanded 08672345650916 RSS Limited RSS 14 55432198673467 RSS 14 Truncated 78123465709811 RSS 14 Stacked Omni Directional iit thea 90876523412674 RSS 14 Stacked Sample Bar Codes C 5 C6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide J Numeric Bar Codes D 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes D 3 Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values scan the appropriately num
15. a host computer running a Windows operating system use an RS 23 cable to connect the scanner to the host computer see Connecting an RS 232 Interface on page 6 3 123Scan requirements m can Ill in the documentation CD ROM onto the host computer anc 123Scan Parameter To communicate with the 123Scan progra scan the bar code below Refer to 123Scan instructions for programming the scanner Scan the bar code below to enable the 123Scan interface on the scanner 123Scan Configuration 11 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Symbologies 12 20 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Enable Disable Code 39 eve pate Se ee pee eee A o 12 21 Enable Di able Tiopie Code 395 idad tds baie A ii ida nd datos 12 21 Convert Coda 30 Ta CONG 82 caricia iia rc TC FEY Code C2 gp a Pme 12 22 Set Lengths for Code 39 PECORE tienne reel EEEE E PEE A eres Code AI Check Digit Veen ouod doe E DERE HAT E RTT sale ARA d du ea ERA baa eR 12 24 Tansmit Code 39 Cheek DE iin 12 24 Come e Ee ae e e E E EE S SEEE OSEE PY aha A dA ODE E p 12 25 Code 39 Buffering Scan amp Store EIEEE E PEE MEEA EEE EE E E PE ASENTEEN ERN ne Buffer Data iio meri ries 12 26 Clear Transmission Buffer Tn rise eb ebd Hd d Tor Teste EU ER riada Bg ERE REED Cad Ro d ka oa Rae ga SS rd 12 27 Overnlling Transmission Bue coi di ei ee e see Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer
16. an FN1 substitution value via bar code menus 1 Scan the bar code below Set FN1 Substitution Value 2 Look up the keystroke desired for FN1 Substitution in the ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table 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 page 5 11 To enable FN1 Substitution for USB HID keyboard scan the Enable FN1 Substitution bar code on page page 7 10 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 Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 9 Synapse Interface The auto detection of a Synapse cable varies in duration depending on the type of Synapse connection If a scanner is connecte to another scanner using a Synapse cable use the Auxiliary Synapse Port connection In all other cases where the cable is used the default setting is recommended To disconnect and reconnect the scanner from a Synapse cable that is connected to a live host via a Synapse use the Plug anc Play uu I Mann Me OCIR
17. be preceded by a leading zero To correct an error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 4 Any Length Select this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability st nt Discrete Length Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths Code 39 Length Within Range Code 39 Any Length 12 24 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 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 witl 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 M AAA 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 7 LU Do Not Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Disable DJ al Code 39 Check Digit Verification must be enabled for this parameter to function Symbologies 12 25 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion Code 39 Full ASCII is a variant of Code 39 which pairs characters to encode the full ASCII character set To enable or disable Cod 39 Full ASCII scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Code 39 Full ASCII
18. cn 2 8 ASIS SO ER CE 2 8 Seat with Jotellistatid ee aida 2 9 Deco ZONE co os ter aerated erect etek Pe d pt ROR EHH 2 10 Chapter 3 Maintenance Troubleshooting amp Technical Specifications IAE dMRT 3 3 MAI a a AAE PTT TIE NORD RES Le 3 3 Tito Fi MOINE Es sine OI RUE p ce eade capace dote d dad ob et et dl doa 3 3 Technical SEINE AAA den 3 6 Scanner Signal DesciptiGlls ausser Bee 3 8 Chapter 4 User Preferences PR A E E A AT T 4 3 Anne Semuece EXIIples ns a Seabee ad Rd less 4 3 ENS Velle Sea ING a paa RS NAAA C eee A OR od Rt oa ao 4 3 User Preferences Parameter Defaults 22 4 4 Ires ET sies par CER d oie ASA dodo ue due qupd EX ERU RD E dede Vote dede d Re 4 5 Default Paramete LL 6b un 4 5 Beeper TONG PP nnm 4 6 o ae eee T o d dbi d qune pad RR d dei 4 6 Poner AAA q aapne a O a EA 4 7 Soo PALIN 4 7 Scan Line ink 4 8 A aa ERE RA E ae a aa a ERRERA 4 8 Bess Alter Good DECOOE nn a a E Ea 4 9 Chapter 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface xdi RER e nn 5 3 Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface us aan 5 3 Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults ss ss o aca e RR ed cd cR COR CR te nt 5 4 Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters a a a URS 5 5 Keyboard Wedge Host Types V cc op ese rn 5 5 Keyboard Wedge Country Types Country Codes 5 6 Ignore Unknown
19. codes To correct an error or change a selection scan Cancel on page D 4 To use Prefix Suffix values first set the Scan Data Transmission Format on page 13 6 13 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Prefix Suffix Values continued Scan Prefix Scan Suffix Scan Data Transmission Format To change the scan data format scan Scan Options and one of the following four bar codes corresponding to the desired format Data As Is DATA SUFFIX PREFIX DATA PREFIX DATA lt SUFFIX gt Scan Enter on page 13 7 to complete the change To set values for the prefix and or suffix see Prefix Suffix Values on page 13 5 Scan Data Format Cancel on page 13 7 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 DATA lt SUFFIX gt 3 Enter on page 13 7 Scan Data Transmission Format continued Scan Options DATA lt SUFFIX gt PREFIX DATA lt SUFFIX gt Data Format Cancel Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 7 Data As Is PREFIX DATA Enter 13 8 LS 4208 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 ar EAN128 bar code is substituted with a value This value defaults to 7013 Enter Key To select
20. lengths or lengths within a specific range 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 4 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 4 Any Length Scan this option to decode MSI symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability Due to the construction of the MSI symbology it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the Note 1244 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for MSI continued MSI One Discrete Length MSI Two Discrete Lengths MSI Length Within Range MSI Any Length MSI C
21. 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 anc are preserved even when the scanner is powered down If not using a Synapse or USB cable select a host type see each host chapter for specific host information after the power uf beeps sound This is only necessary upon the IH AH Il HL to a new host To return all features to their default values see Default Parameters on page 4 5 Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks Indicates Default 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 Higl Frequency beeper tone bar code listed under Beeper Tone on page 4 6 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 Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified when an error is made during a scanning sequence just re scan the correct parameter 44 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 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 ir the User Pref
22. on after a decode attempt When in reduced power mode the scanner enters into a low power consumption mode to preserve battery life after each decode attempt When in continuous powe mode power remains on after each decode attempt Continuous On Reduced Power Mode Scan Pattern This parameter determines the pattern mode of scanning Scan the appropriate bar code below to set the scanning mode no bar code is decoded 500 ms after the trigger is pulled Upon seeing a stacked RSS code the scanner immediately rasters For an example of a multi line scan see Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 Multi line Always Raster default Scan Multi line Always Raster for rastering up and down scan line movement to begin immediately Single line Only No Raster Multi line Smart Raster Multi line Always Raster 48 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scan Line Width Scan a bar code below to set the scan line width pull 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 Small Width To set a Laser On Time scan the bar code below Next scan two numeric bar codes beginning on page D 1 in Appendix L Numeric Bar Codes that correspond to the desired on time Single digit numbers must have a
23. prato dao ad oae e A d o pete een d dE aba 10 3 Connecting Using Scanner Emulation lt 4 vo p Ie er EC PIE e e do be RP RUE AAA E E 10 3 Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults 10 4 Samer Emula tio PEE reed 10 5 Scanner Emulation Host Parameter ann 10 5 Deer SEU RARA MR aed dedo d abico PNR dires 10 5 Parameter Pass ThhOUDDI socer a a dad eo RAA A m deg dace ad adde pes 10 6 Convert Newer Code TER acces OEE eee Ree GS ead ee Vete e rid PEIPER ERR REX US 10 6 E VEI Lui a snaked chop quedo queque dcs ROC EH RO dde d dide d aede aid dada dap SR HERR Kuren 10 7 conver All Bar Codes ta Code Isabel a 10 7 Code 39 Full ASCI Conversio a d EIE E ec 10 7 Transmission TIME oue ceoeok to RS E EEE RARA ARANA HERE EE KES 10 8 lgnore Unknown Characters ni envoie ehe 10 9 Legging Mrs sienne eee He HEE RRR eddies dod ed e ded e ao ue HERS 10 9 Cheek For Decade LEO sos pci EE DU Ob Eb p EO RERO HERO dee e da 10 10 Chapter 11 123Scan Int GE UT GLS Kcr ei dehet eei d ate ace tegat edet dg e Elea ach EEE dics de e e A 11 3 Communication with LESS ae ducs cc S ER p wis dr DECR OE do olor e EE ea CURE AR 11 3 I2325cSU POS Lei a CO Edd dad aa PIS a sss ide Ae SHES een 11 3 Chapter 12 Symbologies yds tl a lel c pad eee cts pp de db deb esr Eder dad gusce ad ee ree eee re eee er pup dae 12 5 Scanning SOHUERCE Damp ARA EEEE EREA 12 5 Errors While Scanning ss cece en 12 5 Symbaloo Parameter Pelle ae o
24. reflecting directly back into the scanner from the bar code is knowr as specular reflection This specular reflection can make decoding difficult n line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected A full scan line width is the default edium and short scan line widths are useful for scanning menus or pick lists For more information about scan line widths and scanning modes see page 4 7 and page 4 8 respectively Scanning 2 7 The scanner can be tilted up to 65 forward or back and achieve a successful decode Figure 2 5 Simple practice quickly show what tolerances to work within Figure 2 5 Maximum Tilt Angles and Dead Zone 2 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanning in Hands Free Mode The optional Intellistand adds greater flexibility to scanning operation When the scanner is seated in the stand s cup the scanner S built in sensor places the scanner in hands free mode When the scanner is removed from the stand it automatically switche modes to operate in its normal hand held triggered mode Figure 2 6 Assembling Intellistand Scanning 2 9 Scanning with Intellistand When the scanner is placed in the Intellistand the scan pattern selected in hand held triggered mode continues see Scan Patteri on page 4 7 To operate the scanner in Intellistand l Ensure the scanner is properly connected to the host see the appropriate host chapter for information on hos connections 2 I
25. scanners Wand Emulatior interface creates the Digitized Barcode Pattern DBP DBP is a digital signal that represents the scanned bar code Different decoder expect the DBP to be in a certain format The DBP either has the highs represent bars and the lows represent spaces margins o LILI aene A OKANA Bar Low Margin High Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters i selected all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters and no error beeps sound on the scanner When Do Not Send Ba AE Wiss at least one unknown character are not sent to the host and the send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters 9 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 By default the Wand Emulation interface sends data to the attached host in the same symbology that was decoded This can be a problem for customers with older systems that do not recognize newer symbologies for example RSS Enabling this parameter ignores the original symbology decoded and outputs the data as if it were a Code 39 bar code Am lowercase characters in the original data stream are transmitted as uppercase characters This also allows ADF rules If Ignore Unknown Characters is enabled any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a
26. space If Ignore Unknown Characters is disabled if any characters that do not have a corresponding character are encounterec emits an error beep and no data is transmitted ADF Note By default the Wand Emulation interface does not allow scanned data to be processed by ADF rules Enabling this parameter has the side effect of allowing the scanned data to be processed by the ADF rules refer to the Advanced Data Formatting Programming Guide p n 72 69680 xx a AU Disable Convert to Code 39 for Wand Host Va Wand Emulation Interface 9 9 Convert Code 39 to Full ASCII By default any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a space I this parameter is enabled the data sent to the wand interface is encoded in Code 39 Full ASCII This setting requires that the host b able to interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data This setting applies only if Convert to Code 39 is also enabled Disable Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion MURAL Enable Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion 9 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Interface 10 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Interface 10 3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with a Scanner Emulat
27. 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 3 arameter Defaults lists the defaults for USB host parameters If any option needs to be changed scan the appropriate bar code s providec in the Parameter Descriptions section beginning on page 7 5 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 7 1 USB Host Default Table USB Interface 7 5 USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Select the desired USB device type When changing USB Device Types the scanner automatically restarts The scanner issues the standard st startup beep sequences HID Keyboard Emulation IBM Table Top USB IBM Hand Held USB USB OPOS Handheld 1 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type This setting applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulatior device BJ When changing USB country keyboard types the scanner automatically resets The scanner issues the standard startup beep sequences North Americ
28. the connection and setup of the scanner to a USB host The scanner attaches directly to a USB host or powered USB hub and is powered by it No additional power supply is required LUS Indicates Default Connecting a USB Interface Figure 7 1 USB Connection The scanner connects with USB capable hosts including The following operating systems support the scanner through USB js scanner will also interface with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices HID For more information or technology hosts and peripheral devices visit www symbol com usb 7 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide To set up the scanner The ey Interface cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 7 1are examples only a connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same Zangen the modular connector of the USB interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner see Installinc the Interface Cable on page 1 4 2 Plug the series A connector in the USB host or hub or plug the Plus Power connector in an available port of the IBN SurePOS terminal 3 Select the USB device type by scanning the appropriate bar code from USB Device Type on page 7 5 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
29. the host device Refer to the Advance Data Formatting Programming Guide p n 72 69680 xx for further customization options The scanner ships with the settings shown in the Miscellaneous Scanner Options Default Table on page 13 4 also see Appendi A Standard Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous scanner 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 anc are preserved even when the scanner is powered down If not using a Synapse or USB cable select a host type see each host chapter for specific host information after the power uf beeps sound This is only necessary upon the VILLE to a new host To return all features to default values scan a default bar code in Default Parameters on page 4 5 Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks Indicates Default 00h Hex Value Scanning Sequence Examples In most cases scan one bar code to set a specific parameter value Other parameters such as Prefix Value require scanninc several bar codes See each parameter for descriptions of this procedure Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified to correct an error during a scanning sequence just re scan the correct parameter 134 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Parameter Defaults
30. transmit check digit 12 24 code 39 enable disable 12 21 code 93 lengths 20442420 5 12 29 code 93 enable disable 12 29 convert UPC E to UPC A 12 16 convert UPC E1 to UPC A 12 17 discrete 2 of 5 lengths 12 37 discrete 2 of 5 enable disable 12 37 EAN 13 EAN 8 enable disable 12 10 EAN 8 JAN 8 extend 12 17 12 of 5 check digit verification 12 35 I2 of 5 convert to EAN 13 12 36 2f 5 lengths arar 12 34 I2 of 5 transmit check digit 12 36 I2 of 5 enable disable 12 34 intercharacter gap 12 52 ISBT 128 enable disable 12 20 MSI check digit algorithm 12 45 MSI check digits sus exe we 12 44 MEDIAS ana 12 43 MSI transmit check digits 12 45 MSI enable disable 12 43 redundancy levels 12 48 RSS convert to UPC EAN 12 47 bs code 3 e no isa ble TT 12 21 UPC EL bein 12 UPC E1 transmit check digit Re 12 14 46 UPC E1 enable disable ele 12 10 sec UPC EAN JAN urit supplemental redundancy 12 13 y USB leve caps lock override 7 8 ls ountry keyboard types 7 6 as TBE cce bane hee saret B roke delay e IE unknown characters whee 7 9 wand emulation n C IS full ASCI isi sio 9 9 12 t all bar codes to code 39 9 8 i
31. 3 1 Troubleshooting Continued Maintenance Troubleshooting amp Technical Specifications 3 5 Table 3 1 Troubleshooting Continued If after performing these checks the symbol still does not scan contact the distributor or call the local Symbol Support Center See page xvi for the telephone numbers 3 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Technical Specifications Table 3 2 Technical Specifications Maintenance Troubleshooting amp Technical Specifications 3 7 Table 3 2 Technical Specifications Continued 3 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Signal Descriptions Bottom of sca Cable interface port PIN 1 Interface cable modular connector Figure 3 1 Scanner Cable Pin outs 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 4 User Preferences 42 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide User Preferences 4 3 Introduction If desired program the scanner to perform various functions or activate different features This chapter describes each user preference feature and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features The scanner ships with the settings shown in the User Preferences Default Table on page 4 4 also see Appendix A Standar Default Parameters for all host device and miscellaneous defaults If the default values suit requirements programming
32. 4 The scanner does not currently support PDF217 bar codes and its variants Figure 1 1 LS 4208 Scanner This scanner supports the following interfaces 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 Japanese Standard RS 232 connection to a host Scan bar code menus to set up proper communication of the scanner with the host 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 following international keyboards for Windowse environment North America German French French Canadian Spanish Italian Swedish UK English Portuguese Brazilian and Japanese Connection to IBM 468X 469X hosts Scan bar code menus to set up communication of the scanner with the IBM terminal Wand Emulation connection to a host The scanner is connected to a portable data terminal a controller or host which collects the data as wand data and decodes it Scanner Emulation connection to a host The scanner is connected to a portable data terminal a controller which collects the data and interprets it for the host Synapse capability which allows connection to a wide var
33. Beeren 7 5 USE Country Keyboard Types Country COd S escorts arta 7 6 USB Keystroke Delay 4 00 een 7 8 USE CAPS Lack WEI andre een sea 7 8 USB Ignore Unknown Characins eu klar 7 9 Enulate Keypad ad a EEE 7 9 USB Keyboard FN I Sushil Verda 7 10 Funcion Key HARING En 7 10 Sim lated Caps LER ass ee a ia 7 11 Creek 7 11 ASCI Character SS DOE DSL een ie 7 12 Chapter 8 IBM Interface Tih RUC RO ne es me en A ER de cde eo d UR AGRO RM ee 8 3 Connecting toan EM EN HORE uas ederent e vec eee RE bd ni eee 8 3 IBM Parameter ill saines etes an 8 4 IBM 465 289 X Hast Paramete anne aa paca e oe ROC ORACULI EUER EE UD CX depen deed 8 5 Pont Add o CL 8 5 Convert Unknown to Code 3 eoe s oem tu bee COR EN OE eee 8 6 viii LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface MACU Hol os s ere sement VC UK ELE EI es re eee See ee oe I V C ER iris 9 3 Connecting Using Wand Emuladores rserrpeRbhr ERRARE ERR eh E ese 9 3 Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults coo con ce Rer een deh ae eR S RARIOR RE So a 9 4 Wand Emulation Host Paramet ke auskennt nes 9 5 Wand Emulator Hast TUBES du not ack ao ax xoc I E OLOR debe a 9 5 Leading Margin Quiet ZONE s scs puer ow dU qu E Rc Ra pd a aet dme Ba asi E QR Ud 9 6 A E EE E E EA 9 7 ignore Unknown Characters eo sisi ss ss sos amen e RARA 9 7 Convert All Bar Codes ta Code RA 9 8 Convert Code 39 to Full PSCH era 9 9 Chapter 10 Scanner Emulation Interface OU La appo aca be Xa E ERO EE ab
34. EAS na Di 5 7 durus gr Lo Ut 5 8 ns Keystroke Dela ee LR RM V UAE E De dde dede 5 8 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation win nasse 5 9 Caps DEN ne 5 9 Care Pes A E E E E E EE E 5 9 Coman Wede Da id A 5 10 isa V NV LIE TERES EEE ER en 5 10 ENT UUNO nut 5 11 Send Moke ard Break ara ka 5 11 Ko bond NER 5 12 ASCI Character Set for Keyboard Wedge nn A AAA AA de 5 13 Contents vii Chapter 6 RS 232 Interface ian me rx rmm 6 3 Conneting an Be232 Dear a 6 3 RS 232 Parameter DEREN 6 4 R5 232 Host Parameters nee 6 5 PER ots ale ae dial ee ee ee ee ee ee ene eee e ee fans aem Gao a bt 6 7 go ET Tercer P CES 6 8 zlp P rr 6 9 A HW 6 10 Data Bits ASCL Format ne 6 10 Check Reese EO sodass RP IQUPId M ERE uade PA eb odes A hie 6 11 Pia cele Hands aki sus ana ain ini le ananas dieu php rh E m 6 11 Sorware Handshaking can 6 13 Host Serial Response Tristan ee 6 14 RT Une Sale naar rn 6 15 Beep on BEDS sort id A A ici 6 15 Wiar haac er Delay i aaa eia acces he aura RERO ACRAS EE odd cede ed aed ed op RE Roo 6 16 Nixdorf Besp LED ODIO esee eve toti ia 6 17 Ignore Unknown Chamieters yu educa acoso d ACE EA A Rp dC DAR RR A ed b eb at T de pd 6 17 ASCH Character Set for BE 2332 unsre Fe PA REP hen 6 18 Chapter 7 USB Interface PACU LL CLER REEF UR ES aa ho dedi eri dd aiios 7 3 Connect s USB eI SES na er eXexex ed Er PEPR ehe da dada RE Padua 7 3 USB Parameter DE SMS eek 7 4 USE Post Pamela eo er 7 5 USE DEE
35. Parameters beginning on page page 9 5 9 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 9 1 Wand Emulation Default Table Wand Emulation Interface 9 5 Wand Emulation Host Parameters Wand Emulation Host Types Select a Wand Emulation host by scanning one of the bar codes below Symbol OmniLink Interface Controller Symbol PDT Terminal MSI Symbol PTC Terminal Telxon 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection 9 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Leading Margin Quiet Zone Scan a bar code below to select a leading margin duration leading margin is the time that precedes the first bar of the scan in milliseconds The minimum allowed value is 80 msec and the maximum is 250 msec This parameter accommodates older wand decoders which cannot handle short leading margins a 250 msec is the maximum value that this parameter can attain however 200 msec is sufficient 30 msec 140 msec 200 msec Wand Emulation Interface 9 7 Polarity Scan a bar code below to select the polarity required by the decoder Polarity determines how the
36. 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 cod contains Set lengths for Code 11 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range 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 4 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 4 Any Length Scan this option to decode Code 11 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability 12 32 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 11 continued Code 11 One Discrete Length Code 11 Two Discrete Lengths Code 11 Length Within Range
37. Symbol Zw fa FRG ZE 400 1166 021 LS 4208 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 72 69413 01 Revision A May 2005 symbol rh Ent tyris My ty C Mp al 2005 by Symbol Technologies 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 Symbol 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 asis basis All software including firmware furnished to the user is on a licensed basis Symbol 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 Symbol 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 Symbol The user agrees to maintain Symbol s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to include the same on an
38. UIE I an co Most is enabled nonc TLLLLILLILLLLL Plug and Play Synapse Connection 13 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Standard Parameters Default Parameter Table A 1 Standard DefaultiParameters Table User Preferences Set Default Parameter Restore Defaults Beeper Tone Medium Beeper Volume High Power Mode Continuous On 4 Scan Pattern Multi line Always Scan Line Width Full Width 4 Laser On Time 3 0 Sec Beep After Good Decode Enable Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Type IBM PC AT amp IBM PC 1 ULUIIDALIDICH A2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table A 1 Standard Default Parameters Table Continued Standard Default Parameters A 3 Table A 1 Standard Default Parameters Table Continued A4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table A 1 Standard Default Parameters Table Continued Standard Default Parameters A 5 Table A 1 Standard Default Parameters Table Continued A 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table A 1 Standard Default Parameters Table Continued Standard Default Parameters A 7 Table A 1 Standard Default Parameters Table Continued A 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Programming Reference B2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Programming Reference B 3 Symbol Code Identifiers Table B 1 Symbol Code Characters B4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide AIM
39. an Standard USB Keyboard German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95 98 French Canadian Windows 2000 XP Spanish Windows USB Interface 7 7 USB Country Keyboard Types Country Codes continued Italian Windows UK English Windows Portuguese Brazilian Windows Swedish Windows Japanese Windows ASCII 1 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide USB Keystroke Delay This parameter sets the delay in milliseconds between emulated keystrokes Scan a bar code below to increase the delay wher 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 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 b disabled Override Caps Lock Key dn IN Do Not Override Caps Lock Key Disable USB Interface 7 9 USB Ignore Unknown Characters This option applies only to the HID Keyboard Emulation device and IBM device Unknown characters are characters the host doe not recognize When Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected all bar c
40. and miscellaneous default parameters Table 5 1 Keyboard Wedge Host Default Table Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 5 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 1User selection is required to configure this interface and this is the most common selection NCR 7052 5 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Country Types Country Codes Scan the bar code corresponding to the keyboard type If the keyboard type is not listed see A ternate Numeric Keypad Emulatior IM page 5 9 North American German Windows French Windows French Canadian Windows 95 98 French Canadian Windows XP 2000 Spanish Windows Italian Windows Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 7 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 i selected all bar code data is sent except for unknown ch
41. ange 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 4 Any Length Scan this option to decode D 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capability Due to the construction of the D 2 of 5 symbology it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the Note 12 38 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 continued D 2 of 5 One Discrete Length D 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths D 2 of 5 Length Within Range D 2 of 5 Any Length 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 Symbologies 12 39 12 40 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Codabar NW 7 Enable Disable Codabar To enable or disable Codabar scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Codabar Disable Codabar 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
42. aracters and no error beeps sound on the scanner When Do Not Send Ba Codes With Unknown Characters is selected bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character then the scanner issues ar error Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters 5 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 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 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 Long Delay 40 msec Disable Intra Keystroke Delay Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 9 Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation This allows emulation of most other country keyboard types not listed in Keyboard Wedge Country Types Country Codes o page 5 6 in a Microsofte operating system environment Enable Alternate Numeric Keypad Disable Alternate Numeric Keypad Caps Lock On When enabled the scanner emulates keystrokes as if the Caps Lock key is always
43. ard Default Table Table E 8 Extended Keypad Standard Default Table ASCI Character Sets E 11 Table E 8 Extended Keypad Standard Default Table Continued E 12 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Index Numerics IN 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide agde AAA 6 15 check receive errors 6 11 data bits ooo Hee 6 10 hardware handshaking 6 11 host serial response time out 6 14 NOSE NES ans teretana 6 7 ignore unkown characters 6 17 intercharacter delay 6 16 Nixdorf Beep LED options 6 17 RTS line state css serre 6 15 stop bit Select 2222 22 6 10 RS 232 parameters PANY PATANTA TEETE EEFE ETAGE REN 6 9 scan hine WIEN case 4 8 SCAN POC unsre 4 7 set deals a ae 4 5 symbologies bi directional redundancy 12 51 bookland EAN enable disable 12 11 Chinese 2 of 5 enable disable 12 39 codabar CLSI editing 12 41 codabar lengths sss 12 40 codabar NOTIS editing 12 42 codabar enable disable 12 40 code 11 check digit verification 12 33 code 11 lengths sise si sesiuvess 12 31 code 11 transmit check digits 12 33 code 128 enable disable 12 19 code 39 transmit buffer 12 27 code 39 buffering 4 12 25 code 39 check digit verification 12 24 code 39 full ASCII conversion 12 25 code 39 lengths sis 12 23 code 39
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45. bered bar code s 0 1 2 3 4 5 D 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Numeric Bar Codes For parameters requiring specific numeric values scan the appropriately numbered bar code s LL 6 DI 7 AI 8 MA 9 Cancel To correct an error or change a selection scan the bar code below Cancel ASCII Character Sets Table E 1 ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table Full ASCII ASCII Value Code 39 Encode Keystroke E2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table E 1 ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table Continued ASCII Character Sets E 3 Table E 1 ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table Continued E4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table E 1 ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table Continued ASCII Character Sets E 5 Table E 1 ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table Continued E6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table E 1 ASCII Value Standard Default Parameters Table Continued Table E 2 ALT Key Standard Default Tables ASCII Character Sets E 7 Table E 3 Misc Key Standard Default Table Table E 4 GUI Shift Keys E8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table E 4 GUI Shift Keys Continued Table E 5 PF Key Standard Default Table ASCII Character Sets E 9 Table E 5 PF Key Standard Default Table Continued Table E 6 F key Standard Default Table E 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table E 7 Numeric Key Stand
46. ble Symbologies 12 17 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 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 tc EAN 13 symbols When disabled EAN 8 symbols are transmitted as is BN NII Disable EAN JAN Zero Extend 12 18 LS 4208 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 EAN128 Use the Decode UPC EAN Supplemental Redundancy parameter to control autodiscrimination of the right half of a coupon code Symbologies 12 19 Code 128 Enable Disable Code 128 To enable or disable Code 128 scan the appr
47. c High 75 msec gt RS 232 Interface 6 17 Nixdorf Beep LED Options When Nixdorf Mode B is selected this indicates when the scanner should beep and turn on its LED after 2 decode Normal Operation Beep LED immediately after decode Beep LED After Transmission Beep LED After CTS Pulse Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the host does not recognize When Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters i selected all bar code data is sent except for unknown characters and no error beeps sound on the scanner When Do Not Send Ba Codes With Unknown Characters is selected bar code data is sent up to the first unknown character and then an error beep sound on the scanner Do Not Send Bar Codes with Unknown Characters 6 18 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 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 gt RS 232 Interface 6 19 Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued 6 20 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued gt RS 232 Interface 6 21 Table 6 4 ASCII Character Set for RS 232 Continued 6 22 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide USB Interface 1 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide USB Interface 7 3 Introduction This chapter covers
48. can a single bar code or a short bar code sequence The settings are stored in non volatile memory anc are preserved even when the scanner is powered down If not using a Synapse or USB cable select a host Tm see IT m IL for specific host information after the power uy iW To return all features to default values scan the appropriate default bar beeps sound This is only necessary upon nel JAN cted to a new host bar code on page 4 5 Throughout the programming ba code menus default values are indicated with asterisks Indicates Default 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 checl digit simply scan the Do Not Transmit UPC A Check Digit bar code under Transmit UPC A Check Digit on page 12 13 The scanne 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 a Set Length s for D 2 of 5 for this procedure Errors While Scanning Unless otherwise specified to correct an error during a scanning sequence just re scan the correct parameter 12 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Symbology Parameter Defaults Table 12 1 lists the defaults for all symbologies parameters To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided ir th
49. code contains Set lengths for Codabar to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length Select 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 4 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 4 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 4 Any Length Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the scan
50. connection 8 3 IBM 468X 469X parameters 8 5 IBM defaults 8 4 intellistand 42444442 dees doses 2 8 2 9 intercharacter gap T 12 52 interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes 12 34 K keyboard wedge connection 5 3 keyboard wedge defaults 5 4 keyboard wedge parameters 5 5 Index IN 3 IN 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide sa mpl bar cod es GOOG A E E E AEE C 3 interleaved 2 615 uuu0u00 0000008 caves C 4 eee re ene ee de re C 4 Woo RER RER tikt Ent en ene C 3 scan patterns multi line rastering 2 5 4 7 single Inea snsee nn 2 5 4 7 scanner emulation defaults 10 4 SCAG PANS Loos E E E 2 3 scanning A E AT EEEE E 2 6 o E Caves eae ceded 5 7 7 9 hand see teetihe 2 5 hands ek 2 8 2 9 miscellaneous scanner options sequence example 13 3 symbologies sequence example 12 5 user preferences sequence example 4 3 security level bar codes bi directional redundancy 12 51 security levels e ece cce see ss 12 48 12 50 setup connecting a USB interface 7 3 connecting an RS 232 interface 6 3 connecting interface cable 1 5 connecting keyboard wedge interface 5 3 connecting POWE 122 ccce xax d Rd 1 5 connecting to an IBM 468X 469X host
51. d The following codes must be reac three times Redundancy Level 4 The following code types must be successfully read three times before being decoded Redundancy Level continued Redundancy Level 1 Redundancy Level 3 Symbologies 12 49 Redundancy Level 2 Redundancy Level 4 12 50 LS 4208 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 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 Security Level 1 Select this option if misdecodes occur This security level should eliminate most misdecodes Security Level 2 Select this option if Security level 1 fails to eliminate misdecodes 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 securi
52. d ans anna ao OO EORR RR SR 12 6 R de ee tee ARA A ARANA AA AA AAA PES 12 9 Enable Disable UPC A UPC E use 12 9 nabl prabe WE SE a hd ous das 12 10 Errable Disable FANS ANS aa ana Roc oc e de he CR ARR QUA Ra Rel 12 10 Enable Disable Bookland EN 3 5 saunas ane eV RVEVa I IEEtix Eg G4 Gy a 12 11 Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals 12 11 UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy 4222 12 13 Fans UPA Cheek DIBIL a ek 12 13 Transmit UPE E Check Diarra arar LS Transmit UP Chock COH ere Re PA ORAN dub ub PPP E edet de quei ule uua 12 14 UPE sS Preambl amp z eod b e Er eo PRAYER AC RR Ru p dd de dco e db ER REESE UPCE Presmbie ccs add ppp pae a RU a do Rd eddie dup ob doli Que cb a ein dr d ed UPESET Preamble see ae EK ERE E RR AER ded E RO cerro pepe teme Ss an RID UCC cs scented Ds ILI aks Kec Gees ee eee eee ee eres reer ee pe qo ac D PHI or 12 19 Enable Disable Code 128 A do RTL UNIES 12 19 Enable Disable UCC EAN 128 cie 12 19 Enable Disable ISBT 128 2905 i u Code 39 yoa RE A a A MS ee en PEE eee daria en Code 39 B f vro MUN MM ETE 12 25 e es O TATTA TIS PIEST BEER U Transit Buffer Overfilling Transmission i Er Attempt to Transmit an Empty Buffer a se EN Code 93 ds Ml PI NICO OAM 29 Enable Disable Code
53. dable by attached decoder systems To allow compatibility in these environments the scanner converts these code types to more commonly decodable symbologies as per the followinc chart Symbologies not listed on this chart are transmitted normally When decoding these code types with this parameter disabled the scanner issues Convert Error beeps and transmits no data Reject Newer Code Types Scanner Emulation Interface 10 7 Module Width The standard module width is 20 us For an extremely slow decoder system select 50 us Module Width 20 us Module Width 50 us Module Width Convert All Bar Codes to Code 39 Scan the bar code below to enable or disable the conversion of all bar code data to Code 39 Do Not Convert Bar Codes To Code 39 Convert All To Code 39 Code 39 Full ASCII Conversion By default any characters that do not have a corresponding character in the Code 39 symbology set are replaced by a space I this parameter is enabled the data sent to the Scanner Emulation host is encoded in Code 39 Full ASCII The host must be able tt interpret Code 39 Full ASCII data This setting applies only if Convert to Code 39 is also enabled Di
54. de data to buffered data The scanner transmits and clears the buffer The scanner signals that the buffer was transmitted with a low high beep Scanner transmits and clears the buffer Because the Transmit Buffer contains only a plus character set the Code 39 length to include lengtt before scanning this bar code 12 28 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Overfilling Transmission Buffer The Code 39 buffer holds 200 characters If the symbol just read results in an overflow of the transmission buffer The scanner indicates that the symbol was rejected by issuing three long high beeps No transmission occurs 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 A short low high low beep signals that the buffer is empty No transmission occurs The buffer remains empty Symbologies 12 29 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 Lengths for Code 93 The length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters including check digit s the cod contains Set lengths for Code 93 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range Lengths Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two selected lengths Select lengths using the
55. duct Reference Guide Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Continued Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 17 Table 5 3 Keyboard Wedge ALT Key Character Set Table 5 4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set 5 18 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 5 4 Keyboard Wedge GIU Key Character Set Continued Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 19 Table 5 5 Keyboard Wedge F Key Character Set Table 5 6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set 5 20 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 5 6 Keyboard Wedge Numeric Keypad Character Set Continued Table 5 7 Keyboard Wedge Extended Keypad Character Set RS 232 Interface 6 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide RS 232 Interface 6 3 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 tc 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 th host The scanner uses TTL RS 232 signal levels which interface with most system architectures For system architectures requiring RS 232C signal levels Symbol offers different cables providinc TTL to RS 232C Note Indicates Default Connecting an RS 232 Interface This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer Interface Cable Serial Por
56. e Symbologies Parameters section beginning on 12 9 9 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies anc miscellaneous default parameters Table 12 1 Symbology Parameter Defaults Symbologies 12 7 Table 12 1 Symbology Parameter Defaults Continued 12 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 12 1 Symbology Parameter Defaults Continued Symbologies 12 9 UPC EAN Enable Disable UPC A UPC E To enable or disable UPC A or UPC E scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UPC A Disable UPC A Enable UPC E Disable UPC E 12 10 LS 4208 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 UPC E1 is not a UCC Uniform Code Council approved symbology Enable UPC E1 Disable UPC E1 Enable Disable 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 Symbologies 12 11 Enable Disable Bookland EAN To enable or disable Bookland EAN scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Bookland EAN Disable Bookland EAN Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals Supplementals are ba
57. erences section beginning on page 4 5 9 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 4 1 User Preferences Default Table User Preferences 4 5 User Preferences Default Parameters The scanner can be reset to two types of defaults factory defaults or custom defaults Scan the appropriate bar code below tc reset the scanner to its default settings and or set the scanner s current settings as the custom default values and set the scanner to factory default values For factory default values see Table A 1 beginning on page A 1 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 46 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Tone To select a decode beep frequency tone scan the Low Frequency Medium Frequency or High Frequency bai 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 7 Power Mode This parameter determines whether or not power remains
58. ffer holds 20 ytes o information To disable Code 39 buffering when there is data in the transmission buffer first force the buffer transmission see Do Not Buffer Code 39 Disable Transmit Buffer on page 12 27 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 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 The scanner adds the decoded data excluding the leading space to the transmission buffer No transmission occurs Symbologies 12 27 Clear Transmission Buffer To clear the transmission buffer scan the Clear Buffer bar code below which contains only a start character a dash minus anc a stop character Clear Buffer RUE the Clear Buffer contains only the dash minus character set the Code 39 length to include length before scanning this bar code Transmit Buffer There are two methods to transmit the Code 39 buffer 1 Scan the Transmit Buffer bar code below which contains only a start character a plus and a sto character The scanner transmits and clears the buffer The scanner issues a low high beep Transmit Buffer 2 Scan a Code 39 bar code with a leading character other than a space The scanner appends new deco
59. figure the scanner use the bar codes included in this manual or the 123Scan configuration program See Chapter 4 User Preferences Chapter 12 Symbologies and Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options for informatior about programming the scanner sing bar code menus Also see each host specific chapter to set up a connection to a specific hos type See Chapter 11 123Scan to configure the scanner using this configuration program A help file is available in the program be 1 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanning 2 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanning 2 3 Introduction This chapter provides beeper and LED definitions techniques involved in scanning bar codes general instructions and tip about scanning and decode zone diagrams Scan Window Trigger 2 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Beeper Definitions The scanner issues different beep sequences and patterns to indicate status Table 2 1 defines beep sequences that occur durinc both normal scanning and while programming the scanner Table 2 1 Beeper Definitions Scanning 2 5 LED Definitions In addition to beeper sequences the scanner communicates with the user using a two color LED display Table 2 2 defines LEL colors that display during scanning Scanning in Hand Held Mode Install and program the scanner see Setting Up the Scanner on page 1 4 For assistance contact the local supplier o
60. g variations of the scanner Chapter Descriptions Keyboard Wedge Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for Keyboard Wedge operation Chapter 6 RS 232 Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for RS 232 operation Chapter 7 USB Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for USB operation Chapter 8 IBM Interface provides all information for setting up the scanner with IBM 468X 469X POS systems Chapter 9 Wand Emulation Interface provides all information for setting up the scanner for Wand Emulation operation Chapter 10 Scanner Emulation Interface provides information for setting up the scanner for Scanner Emulation operation Chapter 11 123Scan PC based scanner configuration tool provides the bar code that must be scanned to communicate with the 123Scan program Chapter 12 Symbologies describes all symbology features and provides the programming bar codes necessary for selecting these features for the scanner Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Scanner Options includes commonly used bar codes to customize how the data is transmitted to the host device Appendix A Standard Default Parameters provides a table of all host devices and miscellaneous scanner defaults Appendix B Programming Reference provides a table of AIM code identifiers ASCII character conversions and keyboard maps Appendix C Sample Bar Codes includes sample bar codes Notational Conventions The following conventions are u
61. gths for I 2 of 5 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range One Discrete Length Select this option to decode only I 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 I 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 4 Two Discrete Lengths Select this option to decode only I 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 I 2 of 5 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters select I 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 4 Length Within Range Select this option to decode an I 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 I 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 4 y length Scan this option to decode I 2 of 5 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner capab
62. he 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 12 14 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Transmit 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 DATA System Character lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt System Character amp Country Code lt COUNTRY CODE gt lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt Symbologies 12 15 UPC E Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character Three options are given for tra
63. heck 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 12 45 for the selection of second digit algorithms One MSI Check Digit Two MSI Check Digits Symbologies 12 45 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 Digit Algorithm Two algorithms are possible for the verification of the second MSI check digit Select the bar code below corresponding to the algorithm used to encode your check digit MOD 10 MOD 11 MOD 10 MOD 10 12 46 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide RSS Reduced Space Symbology The variants of RSS are RSS 14 RSS Expanded and RSS Limited RSS Expanded and RSS Limited have stacked variants Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable each variant of RSS Enable RSS 14 Enable RSS Limited Enable RSS Expanded
64. ide South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc Block B2 Rutherford Estate 1 Scott Street Waverly 2090 Johannesburg Republic of South Africa 11 809 5311 Inside South Africa 27 11 809 5311 Outside South Africa Sweden Sverige Letter address Symbol Technologies AB Box 1354 171 26 SOLNA Sweden Visit shipping address Symbol Technologies AB Solna Strandv g 78 171 54 SOLNA Sweden Switchboard 08 445 29 00 domestic Call Center 46 8 445 29 29 international Support E Mail Sweden Support se symbol com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner contact that Business Partner for service l Getting Started 1 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Getting Started 1 3 Introduction The scanner combines excellent scanning performance and advanced ergonomics to provide the best value in a lightweight laser scanner Whether used as a hand held scanner or in hands free mode in a stand the scanner ensures comfort and ease of us for extended periods of time In addition to single line laser scanning the scanner supports multi line rastering Multi line rastering allows the scanner tc capture stacked RSS codes and increases angular tolerances minimizing product orientation and hand movements Multi line rasterinc also allows the scanner to read poor quality bar codes For more information about scanning modes and stacked RSS codes sec Scan Pattern on page 4 7 and RSS on page C
65. iety of host systems using a Synapse and Synapse adapter cable The scanner autodetects the host Configuration via 123Scan a 14 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage If the scanner was damaged in transit call the Symbol Suppor Center at one of the telephone numbers listed on page xvi 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 dular connector clip connector To host Figure 1 2 Installing the Cable 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 scannet remain the same Getting Started 1 5 Removing the Interface Cable To remove the interface cable 1 Unplug the installed cable s modular connector by depressing the con
66. ility e to the construction of the I 2 of 5 symbology it is possible for a scan line covering only a portion of the code to be nierpreted 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 I 2 of 5 applications C t Symbologies 12 35 Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 continued I 2 of 5 One Discrete Length I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths I 2 of 5 Length Within Range I 2 of 5 Any Length 12 of 5 Check Digit Verification When this feature is enabled the scanner checks the integrity of all I 2 of 5 symbols to verify the data complies with either the specified Uniform Symbology Specification USS or the Optical Product Code Council OPCC check digi algorithm Disable USS Check Digit OPCC Check Digit 12 36 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Scan the appropriate bar code below to transmit I 2 of 5 data with or without the check digit Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Enable Do Not Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Disable Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Enable this parameter to convert 14 cha
67. ion host Use this mode when Scanner Emulation communication is needed In this mode the scanner connects to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobil computer or Point of Sale POS terminal Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks ndicates Default Pass Through Connecting Using Scanner Emulation To perform Scanner Emulation connect the scanner to a mobile computer or a controller which collects the data and interprets i for the host Interface Cable Host Port Connector Figure 10 1 Scanner Emulation Connection no cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 10 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 Scanner Emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 4 2 Connect the other end of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile computer oi controller 3 Scan the Scanner Emulation host bar code from Scanner Emulation Host on page 10 5 to enable the Scanner Emulatior host interface 4 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter Connect the scanner to 5 volt decoders only Connecting the scanner to a 12 volt decoder can damage the scanner and invalidate the wa
68. iscellaneous Scanner Options a een eek 13 3 Scanning Sequence Bandleader RERERE ES 13 3 Eror Vile SOROR reddere pape rac dep as a ennemis rime danses ON 13 3 Miscellaneous Parameter Defaults 2 13 4 Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters issusisaee erre 13 5 Transmit Code ID Character aa an 13 5 Phelig Suffix NOIRS ess edere kdo bcc dried ORC Uo o qug do bn acide do dc CR A d dn 13 5 Scan Data Transmission FORMAL asus akku 13 6 FNI Substitution Val bs Lies ere e REG ERER Qe P edd deer ERE ERR RR A oa ares 13 8 Transmit No Read Message 13 8 Sutiapss uie OB Li PERIERE PEE VO PO IRR Rd Ht Rite NERA RR Pd RR beides e ee RE 13 9 Appendix A Standard Default Parameters Appendix B Programming Reference Symbol Code Identifiers sieste iii en AM Code RIMIS ee Appendix C Sample Bar Codes ENS TOES osa st salut DA DPI Pe E EU ts Most ati COE Leqeqe seed ade S do ost dob bdid ai A uid etsi cda bob tits iO cidad dd rd dadas dai Appendix D Numeric Bar Codes Numene Bar Goes 2 iscriia rendir a e IA A A net pet er Appendix E ASCII Character Sets Index Contents xi xii LS 4208 Product Reference Guide About This Guide xiv LS 4208 Product Reference Guide XV Introduction The LS 4208 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setting up operating maintaining and troubleshootinc the LS 4208 scanner The scanner includes the followin
69. leading zero For example to set an On Time of 0 5 seconds scan the bar code below then scan the 0 and 5 bar codes If an error is made or the selection needs to be IN Il scan Cancel on page D 4 Laser On Time User Preferences 4 9 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 4 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 3 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 keystroke as if they originated from the keyboard This mode adds bar code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboarc input Keyboard keystrokes are simply passed through Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks Indicates Default Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Male DIN Connector Keyboard Con
70. nector Figure 5 1 Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y cable To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y cable Interface cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 5 1 are example only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same 1 Turn 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 Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 4 3 Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y cable to the keyboard port on the host device 4 Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y cable to the keyboard connector 5 If needed attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y cable 6 Ensure that all connections are secure 7 Turn on the host system 8 Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters oi page 5 5 a 9 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter 5 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults 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 page 5 5 a See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies
71. nector clip with the tip of screwdriver 2 Carefully slide out the cable 3 Follow the steps for Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 4to connect a new cable Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions Symbol s Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts The appropriate Synapse cable has the built in intelligence to detect the host to which it is connected To host Synapse Adapter Cable Synapse Smart Cable To Scanner Figure 1 3 Synapse Cable Connection L ug the Synapse adapter cable p n 25 32463 xx into the bottom of the scanner as described in Installing the Interfac able on page 1 4 2 Alignthe S on the Synapse adapter cable with the S on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in 3 Connect the other end of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host 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 4 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 Configuring the Scanner To con
72. ner capability Set Lengths for Codabar continued Codabar One Discrete Length Codabar Length Within Range CLSI Editing When enabled this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first fifth and tenth characters o a Symbologies 12 41 Codabar Two Discrete Lengths Codabar Any Length 14 character Codabar symbol Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format Symbol length does not include start and stop characters Enable CLSI Editing Disable CLSI Editing 12 42 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide NOTIS Editing When enabled this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol Enable this feature if your host system requires this data format Enable NOTIS Editing Disable NOTIS Editing Symbologies 12 43 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 cod contains Set lengths for MSI to any length one or two discrete
73. ng bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks ndicates Default acters Connecting Using Wand Emulation To perform Wand Emulation connect the scanner to a portable data terminal or a controller which collects the wand data and interprets it for the host Mobile Computer Wand Port Interface Cable Figure 9 1 Wand Emulation Connection interage cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 9 1 are example only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same 1 the modular connector of the Wand Emulation interface cable to cable interface port on the scanner see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1 4 2 Connect the other end of the Wand Emulation interface cable to the wand port on the mobile computer or controller 3 Select the Wand Emulation host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Wand Emulation Host Types on page 9 5 4 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter Connect the scanner to 5 volt decoders only Connecting the scanner to a 12 volt decoder can damage the scanner and invalidate the warranty WARNING y A M 9 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Wand Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 9 1 lists the defaults for Wand Emulation host types To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided ir Wand Emulation Host
74. nsert the scanner in Intellistand by p u of the scanner into the stand s cup Cup Scanner Holder Angle Adjustment Knob Height Adjustment Knob Figure 2 7 Inserting the Scanner in the Intellistand Present the bar code amp se the Intellistand s adjustment knobs to adjust the height and angle of the scanner ju When the bar code is in view the scanner emits a full scan line After 3 minutes the scanne automatically switches to a reduced scan line After 1 hour the scanner automatically switches to blink mode 5 ween successful decode the scanner beeps and the LED turns green For more information about beeper and LEL efinitions see Table 2 1 and Table 2 2 2 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Decode Zone light LS 0 4208 5 mil 10 mil 13 mil 29 Depth of Field Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle Figure 2 8 LS 4208 Decode Zone Maintenance Troubleshooting amp Technical Specifications 32 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Maintenance Troubleshooting amp Technical Specifications 3 3 Introduction This chapter provides suggested scanner maintenance troubleshooting technical specifications and signal description pinouts Maintenance Cleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required A dirty window may affect scanning accuracy Troubleshooting Table 3 1 Troubleshooting 3 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table
75. nsmitting UPC E 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 DATA System Character lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt System Character amp Country Code lt COUNTRY CODE gt lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt 12 16 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide UPC E1 Preamble Preamble characters are part of the UPC symbol consisting of Country Code and System Character Three options are given for transmitting UPC E1 preamble to the host device transmit System Character only transmit System Character and Country Code 0 for USA and no preamble transmitted Scan a bar code below to match the host system No Preamble DATA System Character lt SYSTEM CHARACTER gt lt DATA gt System Character amp Country Code lt COUNTRY CODE gt 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 dat follows UPC A format and is affected by UPC A programming selections e g Preamble Check Digit When disabled UPC E decoded data is transmitted as UPC E data without conversion Convert UPC E to UPC A Enable Do Not Convert UPC E to UPC A Disa
76. 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 4 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 error or change the selection scan Cancel on page D 4 Any Length Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the scanner s capability UA UA 12 30 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Set Lengths for Code 93 continued Code 93 One Discrete Length Code 93 Length Within Range Code 93 Two Discrete Lengths Code 93 Any Length Symbologies 12 31 Code 11 Code 11 To enable or disable Code 11 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Code 11 Disable Code 11
77. ode data is sent except for unknowr characters and no error beeps sound When Do Not Send Bar Codes With Unknown Characters is selected bar code data is sent up tc the 5 TE UT 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 a ALT make Enable Keypad Emulation 1 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide USB Keyboard FN I 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 FN1 Substitution Values on page 13 8 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 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 Disable Function Key Mapping Enable Function Key Mapping USB Interface 7 11 Simulated Caps Lock When enabled the scanner will invert upper and lower case characters on the scanner bar code as if the Caps Lock s
78. opriate bar code below Enable Code 128 Disable Code 128 Enable Disable UCC EAN 128 To enable or disable UCC EAN 128 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable UCC EAN 128 Disable UCC EAN 128 12 20 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 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 ISB 128 If necessary the host must perform concatenation of the ISBT data Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128 Symbologies 12 21 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 contait Six characters To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39 scan the appropriate bar code below Enable Trioptic Code 39 Disable Trioptic Code 39 HJ b Trioptic Code 39 and Code 39 Full ASCII cannot be enabled simultaneously 12 22 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Convert Code 39 to Code 32 Code 32 is a variant of Code 39 used by the Italian pharmaceutical industry Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable o disable converting Code 39 to Code 32 DJ
79. pressed Note that if both Caps Lock On anc Caps Lock Override are enabled Caps Lock Override takes precedence Enable Caps Lock On Disable Caps Lock On 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 Note that if both Caps Lock On and Caps Lock Override are enabled Caps Lock Override takes precedence Enable Caps Lock Override Disable Caps Lock Override 5 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Convert Wedge Data When enabled the scanner will convert all bar code data to the selected case Convert to Upper Case Convert to Lower Case No Convert Function Key Mapping ASCII values under 32 are normally sent as control key sequences see Table 5 2 on page 5 13 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 Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 11 FNI Substitution When enabled the scanner replaces FN1 characters in an EAN128 bar code with a keystroke chosen by the user see FN Substitution Values on page 13 6 Enable FN1 S
80. r codes appended according to specific format conventions e g UPC A 2 UPC E 2 EAN 13 2 Si options are available e Option is also available If this option is selected choose an appropriate UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy value from the next page A value of 5 or more is recommended Select Enable 378 379 Supplemental Mode to delay only EAN 13 JAN 13 bar codes starting with a 378 or 379 prefix by the supplemental search process All other UPC EAN JAN bar codes are exempted from the search and are reported instantly upon decode Select Enable 978 Supplemental Mode to delay only EAN 13 JAN 13 bar codes starting with a 978 prefix by the supplemental search process All other UPC EAN bar codes are exempted from the search and are reported instantly upon their decode Select Enable Smart Supplemental Mode to delay only EAN 13 JAN 13 bar codes starting with a 378 379 or 978 prefix by the supplemental search process All other UPC EAN bar codes are exempted from the search and are reported instantly upon their decode AICA To minimize the risk P either to decode or ignore supplemental characters 12 12 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Decode UPC EAN JAN Supplementals continued Decode UPC EAN JAN Only With Supplementals Autodiscriminate UPC EAN JAN Supplementals Enable 978 Supplemental Mode Igno
81. r the local Symbol Support Center To scan in hand held mode 1 Ensure all connections are secure See the host chapter for the scanner 2 Aim the scanner at the bar code 3 Press th er S O Single Line Mode Figure 2 2 Scanning in Hand Held Mode 4 Upon successful decode the scanner beeps and the LED turns green For more information about beeper anc m q efinitions see Table 2 1 and Table 2 2 a line lengths vary depending on the scan line width selected see Scan Line Width on page 4 8 u scan line width is the default Medium and short scan line widths are useful for scanning menus o pick lists 2 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Aiming On a typical UPC 100 hold the scanner between contact and 19 inches from the symbol see Decode Zone on page 2 10 When scanning using a single line scan mode ensure the scan line crosses every bar and space of the symbol Y X 1 sear der at least one she every bar and space of the symbol Li m galt LIT Var na TEE TL A LERTIE 012345 Figure 2 4 Acceptable and Incorrect Multi Line Aiming ess of the scan mode the scan line is smaller when the scanner is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements mil size closer to the scanner and those with larger bars or elements mi farther from the scanner Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code Laser light
82. racter I 2 of 5 codes to EAN 13 and transmit to the host as EAN 13 To accomplish this the I 2 of 5 code must be enabled and the code must have a leading zero and a valid EAN 13 check digit Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Enable Do Not Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN 13 Disable Symbologies 12 37 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 Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 he length of a code refers to the number of characters i e human readable characters including check digit s the cod contains Set lengths for D 2 of 5 to any length one or two discrete lengths or lengths within a specific range 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 4 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 R
83. rate setting of th host device Otherwise data may not reach the host device or may reach it in distorted form Baud Rate 600 Baud Rate 2400 Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 38 400 Baud Rate 1200 Baud Rate 4800 Baud Rate 19 200 RS 232 Interface 6 9 Parity parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character Select the parity type according to host device requirements Even Mark Space None 6 10 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Stop Bit Select The stop bit s at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data stream The number of stop bits selected one or two depends on the number the receiving terminal is programmed to accommodate Set the number of stop bits to match host device requirements 1 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 g Bit RS 232 Interface 6 11 Check Receive Errors Select whether or not the parity framing and overrun of received characters are checked The parity value of received character is verified against the parity parameter selected above Check For Received Errors Enable Do Not Check For Received Errors Disable Hardware Hand
84. re Supplementals Enable 378 379 Supplemental Mode Enable Smart Supplemental Mode Symbologies 12 13 UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy With Autodiscriminate UPC EAN JAN Supplementals selected this option adjusts the number of times a symbo without supplementals is decoded before transmission The range is from two to thirty times Five or above is recommended wher decoding a mix of UPC EAN symbols with and without supplementals and the autodiscriminate option is selected The default is set a 7 Scan the bar code below to set a decode redundancy value Next scan two numeric bar codes in Appendix D Numeric Ba Codes Single digit numbers must have a leading zero To correct an error or change a selection scan Cancel on page D 4 UPC EAN JAN Supplemental Redundancy 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 t
85. rence Guide RTS CTS Option 1 When RTS CTS Option 1 is selected the scanner asserts RTS before transmitting and ignores the state of CTS The scanner de asserts RTS when the transmission is complete RTS CTS Option 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 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 RS 232 Interface 6 13 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 options If Software Handshaking and Hardware Handshaking are both enabled Hardware Handshaking takes precedence in this
86. rranty WARNING ost KU 10 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Scanner Emulation Parameter Defaults Table 10 1 lists the defaults for the Scanner Emulation host To change any option scan the appropriate bar code s provided ir the Scanner Emulation Host Parameters section beginning on page page 10 5 9 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 10 1 Scanner Emulation Default Table Scanner Emulation Host Scan the bar code below to enable the Scanner Emulation host Undecoded Scanner Emulation Host Scanner Emulation Host Parameters Beep Style The Scanner Emulation host supports three beep styles Scanner Emulation Interface 10 5 issues the decode beep Beep On Successful Transmit CREE Do Not Beep 10 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Parameter Pass Through The Scanner Emulation host can process parameter bar code messages and send them to the attached decoder In this way customers using Symbol compliant decoders can control the behavior of the entire system by scanning the necessary parameters only once For example to enable D 2 of 5 scan the D 2 of 5 Enable parameter bar code The scanner and the attached decoder both process the parameter Parameter Process and Pass Through Parameter Process Only Convert Newer Code Types The scanner supports a variety of code types that are not deco
87. sable Convert Code 39 To Full ASCII III Enable Convert Code 39 To Full ASCII 10 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Transmission Timeout The Scanner Emulation host transmits bar code data to the attached decoder and waits for the decoder to assert the Decode signal indicating successful transmission If after a specified amount of time the Decode signal is not asserted indicating that the attached decoder has not successfully received the bar code data the scanner issues transmit error beeps Scan a bar code below to select the desired transmission timeout 3 Second Transmission Timeout TM ll Ill 30 Second Transmission Timeout Scanner Emulation Interface 10 9 Ignore Unknown Characters Unknown characters are characters the decoder does not recognize When Ignore Unknown Characters is selected all bai code data is sent except for unknown characters and no error beeps sound When Convert Error on Unknown Characters i selected bar codes containing at least one unknown character are not sent to the decoder and a convert error beer BE MAI Convert Error On Unknown Characters
88. sed in this document xvi LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Indicates Default Related Publications The LS 4208 Quick Reference Guide p n 72 69411 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 versions of the LS 4208 Quick Reference Guide and the LS 4208 Product Reference Guide go to http www symbol com manuals Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment contact the Symbol Support Center Before calling have the model number seria number and several bar code symbols at hand Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through you problem If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability the Support Center will request sample of your bar codes for analysis at our plant If your problem cannot be solved over the phone you may need to return your equipment for servicing If that is necessary yot will be given specific directions Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approvec shipping container is not used Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty If the origina shipping Note Symbol Support Center For service information warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center listed
89. shaking The data interface consists of an RS 232 port designed to operate either with or without the hardware handshaking lines Reques 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 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 When data transmission is complete the scanner de asserts RTS 10 msec after sending the last character The host should respond by negating CTS The scanner checks for a de asserted CTS upon the next transmission of data ing 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 haking are both enable The li signal T the active state d Hardware Handshaking takes 6 12 LS 4208 Product Refe
90. t Connector to Host Power Supply Cable Figure 6 1 RS 232 Direct Connection R ace cables vary depending on configuration The connectors illustrated in Figure 6 1 are example only The connectors may be different than those illustrated but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same Interface Cable on page 1 4 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 7 5 To modify any other parameter options scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter 1 Attach the modular connector of the RS 232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner see Installing the ges a 6 4 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide 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 beginning on page 6 5 9 See Appendix A Standard Default Parameters for all user preferences hosts symbologies and miscellaneous default parameters Table 6 1 RS 232 Host Default Table gt RS 232 Interface 6 5 RS 232 Host Parameters Various RS 232 hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings Table 6 2 Selec
91. tate i enabled on the keyboard This inversion is done regardless of the current state of the keyboard s Caps Lock state Disable Simulated Caps Lock 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 1 12 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide ASCII Character Set for USB Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB USB Interface 7 13 Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued 1 14 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued USB Interface 7 15 Table 7 2 ASCII Character Set for USB Continued 1 16 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 7 3 USB ALT Key Character Set USB Interface 7 17 Table 7 4 USB GUI Key Character Set 7 18 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 7 4 USB GUI Key Character Set Continued Table 7 5 USB F Key Character Set USB Interface 7 19 Table 7 6 USB Numeric Keypad Character Set 7 20 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 7 7 USB Extended Keypad Character Set IBM Interface 8 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide gt IBM Interface 8 3 Introduction This chapter describes how to set up the scanner with an IBM 468X 469X host Throughout the programming bar code menus default values are indicated with asterisks
92. 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 indic tion 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 situations for XON XOFF 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 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 ENQ 6 14 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Software Handshaking continued ACK NAK with ENQ XON XOFF
93. ting the ICL Fujitsu Wincor Nixdor Mode A Wincor Nixdorf Mode B Olivetti Omron or terminal sets the defaults listed below Table 6 2 Terminal Specific RS 232 In the Nixdorf Mode B if CTS is Low scanning is disabled When CTS is High the user can scan bar codes If 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 6 6 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide RS 232 Host Parameters continued 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 below 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 3 Terminal Specific Code ID Characters gt RS 232 Interface 6 7 RS 232 Host Types To select an RS 232 host interface scan one of the following bar codes Standard ICL RS 232 Wincor Nixdorf RS 232 Mode A Wincor Nixdorf RS 232 Mode B Olivetti O Omron OPOS JPOS Fujitsu R 6 8 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Baud Rate Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second Set the scanner s baud rate to match the baud
94. ty 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 12 51 Bi directional Redundancy Enable Bi directional Redundancy to add security to linear code type security levels When enabled a bar code must b successfully scanned in both directions forward and reverse before reporting a good decode Enable Bi directional Redundancy Disable Bi directional Redundancy 12 52 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Symbology Intercharacter Gap The Code 39 and Codabar symbologies have an intercharacter gap that is customarily quite small Due to various bar code printing technologies this gap may grow larger than the maximum size allowed causing the scanner to be unable to decode the symbol If this problem is encountered scan Large Intercharacter Gaps to tolerate out of specification bar codes Normal Intercharacter Gaps Large Intercharacter Gaps Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 2 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Miscellaneous Scanner Options 13 3 Introduction This chapter includes commonly used bar codes to customize how data is transmitted to
95. ubstitution Disable FN1 Substitution 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 5 12 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Maps The following keyboard maps are provided for prefix suffix keystroke parameters To program the prefix suffix values see the bar codes on page 13 5 Figure 5 2 IBM PC AT 5002 5004 5006 5008 5010 7013 if double key Figure 5 3 NCR 7052 32 KEY L LLL LL LLTICTT TT AE IN ELIT TH LILI LET LILLE LL O O O O O O O O O O O O O C U O O O O O DO 1000000001 000 DW EI GOCE 2 e 2 a o o E Ra 2 E E 2 e S S S s S S 2 2 rn B ir ir ir Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 13 ASCII Character Set for Keyboard Wedge Code 39 Full ASCII interprets the bar code special character preceding a Code 39 charactei 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 I outputs the keystroke equivalent of ABC gt Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set 5 14 LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Continued Keyboard Wedge Interface 5 15 Table 5 2 Keyboard Wedge ASCII Character Set Continued 5 16 LS 4208 Pro
96. unkno A vn 1 characters EES EP EREE d 9 7 l bar cades isses codabar bar codes inel 11 vod es decode zone 2 10 sup ple me ntal default parameters A A A E E EAT A 1 LLL PENNE RR 8 4 keyboard Wedge een 5 4 miscellaneous 13 4 B ni enr re ee A a 6 4 scanner emulation 10 4 standard default table E 1 smmbalogies near 12 6 RS A ARE VOA EANNAN TO EEE 7 4 user preferences 4 4 wand emulation 9 4 discrete 2 of 5 bar codes 12 37 DIF bar ones osi are ERE exe 12 87 E error indications Br nale iua cec CERE E E ERE SACRE PD 6 13 RE OP ER TE 2 4 3 3 DESEE O Wegen erede 4 9 2 T T PELA 6 13 TOPIAE esa ad da p Sox x dere 2 4 3 4 INDUC ss savons incidents 2 4 3 3 laser ori Be ccc aca ca ca Rr 4 8 miscellaneous scanner options 13 3 ee Mead 2 4 3 3 RS 232 transmission 6 11 simbologies icsess eere mecnm 12 5 transmission 2 4 2 5 3 3 6 14 unknown characters 5 7 6 17 7 9 user preferences 4 3 FON MON oc obe eben e bn verte 6 13 H host types IBM port address osse wes 8 5 keyboard wedge 5 5 RE I eique teca Ead babes ele 6 7 scanner emulation i i 2sscsses conse 10 5 US TM n ae ee en Gaede 7 5 wand emulation 9 5 I IBM 468X 469X
97. y authorized copies it makes in whole or in part The user agrees not to decompile disassemble decode or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability function or design Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies Inc intellectual property rights An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in Symbol products Symbol Spectrum One and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies Inc Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 http www symbol com Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below Change Contents Revision History About This Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started A ee Chapter 2 Scanning vi LS 4208 Product Reference Guide Cul e 2 6 Scanning m Hands Free Mode cii ode oe d o sce ao pacer ore ne cac A e b b UD S OC gc a CURE

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